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Jersey Boys 2005 - Articles Page 12

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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STAGE TUBE: MIDTOWN MEN Sing 'Time of the Season'
by Sally Henry - March 23, 2012


The Midtown Men, a group which reunites stars from the original cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys, have just released a new CD featuring the '60s hits that they sing on tour. This video features a track from this album, 'Time of the Season,' originally by The Zombies, with a slideshow of pictures from the Midtown Men performances.

STAGE TUBE: THE MIDTOWN MEN Perform 'Happy Together' on New CD
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 13, 2012


The Midtown Men, a group which reunites stars from the Original Cast of Broadway's Jersey Boys, have just released a new CD featuring the '60s hits that they sing on tour. In this promotional video, fans get a taste of their touring show. Additionally, watch these performers sing the Turtles' classic hit, 'Happy Together.'

STAGE TUBE: JERSEY BOYS Stars Perform Medley on 'Imus In The Morning'
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 27, 2012


JERSEY BOYS Broadway stars Matt Bogart, Andy Karl, Jarrod Spector, Quinn VanAntwerp recently performed on 'Imus In The Morning' on the Fox Business News. The performance opens with Jarrod Spector (as Frankie Valli)singing 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You,' then the other three stars join him to sing a wonderful medley, including 'Who Loves You?' and the show-stopper, 'Oh What a Night.'

JERSEY BOYS Cast to Perform on TODAY SHOW This Morning
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2011


Cast members from the Broadway company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform a selection of songs from the new Rhino CD, Seasons Greetings: A JERSEY BOYS Christmas on NBC's "The Today Show" this Friday, December 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Check local listings for times outside the New York metro area.

JERSEY BOYS to Become 21st Longest-Running Broadway Show
by Nicole Rosky - December 22, 2011


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, celebrates Christmas by surpassing Avenue Q with 2,535 performances, becoming the 21st longest-running show in Broadway history, following the performance on Monday, December 26.

JERSEY BOYS Cast to Perform on TODAY SHOW, 12/23
by Nicole Rosky - December 19, 2011


Cast members from the Broadway company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform a selection of songs from the new Rhino CD, Seasons Greetings: A JERSEY BOYS Christmas on NBC's "The Today Show" this Friday, December 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Check local listings for times outside the New York metro area.

AUDIO Special: SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS Radio Special - Part 2
by Jessica Lewis - December 16, 2011


Now, Rhino has created a 1-hour radio show about "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas." The radio show features New Music From "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boy's Christmas" and exclusive interviews with Bob Gaudio, original founding member of The Four Seasons, the group's principal songwriter, and also the producer of the musical and Christmas CD; Ron Melrose, Musical Director, Associate Producer, and also arranged music for the Jersey Boys musical and Christmas CD; Michael David, President of the Jersey Boys Production Company; and Ryan Malloy & Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young, Members of the Jersey Boys cast featured on "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas". Below, BroadwayWorld brings you Part 2 of the radio segment. Click here to revisit Part 1 and check back tomorrow for Part 3!

JERSEY BOYS Featured on WABC-TV Holiday Special 12/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 15, 2011


Tune in to WABC-TV (Channel 7)'s Holiday Special this Saturday, December 17 at 7pm to see a segment on the new Rhino CD Seasons Greetings: a JERSEY BOYS Christmas.

AUDIO Special: SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS Radio Special - Part 1
by Jessica Lewis - December 15, 2011


Now, Rhino has created a 1-hour radio show about "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas." The radio show features New Music From "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boy's Christmas" and exclusive interviews with Bob Gaudio, original founding member of The Four Seasons, the group's principal songwriter, and also the producer of the musical and Christmas CD; Ron Melrose, Musical Director, Associate Producer, and also arranged music for the Jersey Boys musical and Christmas CD; Michael David, President of the Jersey Boys Production Company; and Ryan Malloy & Tony Award Winner John Lloyd Young, Members of the Jersey Boys cast featured on "Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas". Below, BroadwayWorld brings you Part 1 of the radio segment. Check back the rest of the week for Parts 2 and 3!

JERSEY BOYS To Perform on 'The Doctors' Today
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2011


Cast members from the Las Vegas company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on "The Doctors" this Thursday December 15.

JERSEY BOYS To Perform on The Doctors 12/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 13, 2011


Cast members from the Las Vegas company of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on "The Doctors" this Thursday December 15.

JERSEY BOYS Becomes 22nd Longest-Running Broadway Show!
by Nicole Rosky - November 29, 2011


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, will surpass The Producers with 2,503 performances, becoming the 22nd longest-running show in Broadway history and the longest running show in Jujamcyn Theaters' history, following the performance on Tuesday, November 29.

JERSEY BOYS To Perform at the UNICEF Snowflake 2011 Lighting Ceremony, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2011


On Monday, November 14 the stars of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS will perform at the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake at a special ceremony in front of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, singing selections from the newly released holiday album, 'Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas.'

JERSEY BOYS To Perform at the UNICEF Snowflake 2011 Lighting Ceremony
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 10, 2011


On Monday, November 14 the stars of Broadway's JERSEY BOYS will perform at the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake at a special ceremony in front of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, singing selections from the newly released holiday album, 'Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas.'

Jersey Boys' Jarrod Spector to Perform Opening Night at Flute Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 7, 2011


Jarrod Spector, who currently stars as Frankie Valli in the Tony, Olivier & Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, will take his own concert entitled MINOR FALL, MAJOR LIFT to opening night at Flute Cabaret on Sunday & Monday nights, November 6th & 7th at 8:30 p.m.

JERSEY BOYS Celebrates 6th Anniversary, 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - November 4, 2011


Broadway's Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning JERSEY BOYS, will celebrate its 6th Anniversary on Broadway this Sunday, November 6.

Jersey Boys' Jarrod Spector to Perform Opening Night at Flute Cabaret
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 1, 2011


Jarrod Spector, who currently stars as Frankie Valli in the Tony, Olivier & Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, will take his own concert entitled MINOR FALL, MAJOR LIFT to opening night at Flute Cabaret on Sunday & Monday nights, November 6th & 7th at 8:30 p.m.

Photo Flash: Andy Karl & Quinn VanAntwerp Join Cast of JERSEY BOYS
by Nicole Rosky - October 11, 2011


Beginning with tonight's performance, Andy Karl and Quinn Van Antwerp have joined the Broadway cast of Jersey Boys. Karl (Legally Blonde, Wicked) steps in the role of Tommy DeVito; Dominic Nolfi departed on September 25th. Direct from the national tour of JERSEY BOYS, VanAntwerp steps in the role of Bob Gaudio; Ryan Jesse departed October 9. Erik Bates played the role of Tommy DeVito for performances September 27 through October 9. Check out photos of the new Jersey Boys in action below!

JERSEY BOYS Bumps Weeknight Performances to 7PM
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2011


JERSEY BOYS, the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, will play Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm beginning tonight, September 6, 2011. The hit musical will also continue to play Wednesday matinees at 2pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

STAGE TUBE: JERSEY BOYS Featured on CURTAIN UP!
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2011


Watch a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning JERSEY BOYS. PIX 11 (WPIX-TV, Channel 11)'s Laurie Dhue recently went backstage for their 'Curtain Up' Broadway Week series to talk with Jarrod Spector who stars as Frankie Valli and learned to 'Walk Like a Man' with cast members Matt Bogart and Katie O'Toole. Click below to check it out!

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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Jersey Boys - 2005 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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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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