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Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 6, 2005
Closing: January 15, 2017

Jersey Boys - 2005 Broadway History , Info & More


How did four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history? Find out at Broadway's runaway smash-hit, Jersey Boys. The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of the 2006 takes you up the charts, across the country and behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

As Clive Barnes in the New York Post says, 'It's just too good to be true.' Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship: four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. And experience electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' 'Dawn,' 'My Eyes Adored You,' and more. The New York Times says, 'The crowd goes wild!'

Now a Major Motion Picture! Jersey Boys is directed by Des McAnuff, with book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice , music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.


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DVR Alert - Live JERSEY BOYS Performance Set for NBC's TODAY This Morning
by TV News Desk - November 3, 2015


Today, November 3rd, Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio will stop by the 10 am hour, followed by a live performance from the cast of JERSEY BOYS on NBC's TODAY. BWW will bring you video as soon as it becomes available this morning!

BWW Review: Oh, What A Night at JERSEY BOYS
by Christie Fisher - October 8, 2015


JERSEY BOYS sings its way in Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre October 6-11, 2015. Winning the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS features a musical biography of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their journey from Jersey to international sensation.

Broadway's JERSEY BOYS Trumps MISS SAIGON with Tonight's 4,093rd Performance
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2015


As of the performance tonight, Tuesday, September 22, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Jersey Boys will surpass MISS SAIGON with 4,093 performances, becoming the 12th longest-running show in Broadway history.

Photo Flash: Actors from Broadway's JERSEY BOYS Performs at Carmine's 25th Anniversary Celebration
by Tyler Peterson - August 28, 2015


Carmine's on the Upper West Side (2450 Broadway, NYC, 212-362-2200, carminesnyc.com) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday evening in grand fashion. Broadway actors from 'Jersey Boys' -- Joseph Leo Bwarie, Richard Blake and Miles Aubrey -- along with Preston Truman Boyd from 'On the 20th Century' performed for party guests and enjoyed Carmine's classic Italian favorites.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- JERSEY BOYS' Joseph Leo Bwarie
by BWW Staff - August 21, 2015


In this week's edition, we caught up with Joseph Leo Bwarie, who stars as 'Frankie Valli' in Jersey Boys, currently playing at the August Wilson Theatre.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- JERSEY BOYS' Richard H. Blake
by BWW Staff - August 14, 2015


In this week's edition, we caught up with Richard H. Blake, who stars as 'Tommy DeVito' in Jersey Boys, currently playing at the August Wilson Theatre.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes Latest Broadway Show to Switch to Digital Lottery
by Tyler Peterson - August 13, 2015


BroadwayWorld has learned that Broadway's Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning smash hit Jersey Boys that beginning Friday, August 14, a limited number of tickets per performance will be sold to winners of a digital lottery drawing. Tickets are $27 and limited to two per person. For details and entrance to the digital lottery, visit JerseyBoysInfo.com/broadway/lottery. Entrants will be notified of their status three hours prior to show time. Tickets must be claimed and paid for at the August Wilson Theatre Box Office (245 W. 52nd Street; NYC) no later than 30 minutes prior to the performance.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- ON THE TOWN's Michael Rupert
by BWW Staff - July 24, 2015


In this week's edition, we caught up with Michael Rupert, who stars as 'Judge Pitkin' in On the Town, currently playing at the Lyric Theatre.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- JERSEY BOYS' Quinn VanAntwerp
by BWW Staff - July 10, 2015


In this week's edition, we caught up with Quinn VanAntwerp, who stars as 'Bob Gaudio' in Jersey Boys, currently playing at the August Wilson Theatre.

Photo Coverage: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 4000 Performances on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - July 2, 2015


JERSEY BOYS opened on Broadway to critical acclaim on November 6, 2005 at the August WilsonTheatre and as of this week, has played over 4000 performances on Broadway! The show has been seen by over 20 million people worldwide and is currently playing in New York; Las Vegas; London; in cities across the U.S. on a National Tour and The Netherlands.

VIDEO: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary on THE TONYS
by Caryn Robbins - June 8, 2015


Last night's 69th Annual TONY AWARDS CELEBRATED the 10th anniversary of 'Jersey Boys' on Broadway. Watch the performance from the cast below!

BWW Interviews: JERSEY BOYS' Keith Hines Talks Getting the Role of Nick Massi
by Kathy Strain - March 16, 2015


JERSEY BOYS is an entertaining show that chronicles the lives of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and the ups and downs they endured in their careers. As the touring production travels around North America, actor Keith Hines, who plays Nick Massi, enjoys every minute of the tour and the opportunities he has had in his life. Broadway World caught up with Hines as they prepare for their visit to Austin, Texas.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS Calls for NYC to Host 2016 Democratic National Convention
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2015


The stars of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS have released a video shout-out to let the DNC know that NYC would like to host the DNC in 2016 - check it out below!

VIDEO: Cast of JERSEY BOYS Perform Medley of Hits on GMA!
by Caryn Robbins - December 26, 2014


JERSEY BOYS cast members Joseph Leo Bwarie, Richard H. Blake, Quinn VanAntwerp and Nathan Scherich stopped by this morning's GMA to perform their 'Big 3' Medley of songs from the smash Broadway musical.

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS to Perform on GMA, Today
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014


ABC has announced that the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th broadcast of GOOD MORNING AMERICA will feature a performance by the cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS.

STAGE TUBE: THE LAST SHIP and JERSEY BOYS Casts Sing Carols for 'Saturday Night Shout on Broadway'
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 21, 2014


Sting with The Last Ship and Jersey Boys sang Christmas Carols for Saturday Night Shout and on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre last night, December 20, 2014. This Saturday Night Shout also was a coat drive which collected over a hundred coats for people who need them.

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS to Perform on GMA, 12/26
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2014


ABC has announced that the FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th broadcast of GOOD MORNING AMERICA will feature a performance by the cast of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS.

BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS Returns to Denver Center's Buell Theatre
by Chris Arneson - December 15, 2014


Jersey Boys has worked its way back for a third visit to Denver, and the fellas have still got it.

JERSEY BOYS Returns to the Buell Theatre, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2014


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, returns to The Buell Theatre tonight, December 10-14 only.

JERSEY BOYS Returns to the Buell Theatre, 12/10-14
by BWW News Desk - December 5, 2014


The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, returns to The Buell Theatre December 10-14 only.

Jersey Boys FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Jersey Boys and what's the order?
Ces Soirées-La
Silhouettes
You're the Apple of My Eye
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
Earth Angel
Sunday Kind of Love
My Mother's Eyes
I Go Ape
(Who Wears) Short Shorts
I'm in the Mood for Love
Moody's Mood for Love
Cry for Me
An Angel Cried
I Still Care
Trance
Sherry
Big Girls Don't Cry
Walk Like A Man
December, 1963
My Boyfriend's Back
My Eyes Adored You
Dawn (Go Away)
Big Man in Town
Beggin'
Stay
Let's Hang On (To What We've Got)
Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)
Bye Bye Baby
C'mon Marianne
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
Working My Way Back to You
Fallen Angel
Rag Doll
Who Loves You

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2006   US Tour 1st National Tour
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2021   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
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Jersey Boys - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2006 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Howell Binkley
2006 Theatre World Awards Performance John Lloyd Young
2006 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Christian Hoff

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