'Jersey Boys' Tour Reaches 500th Performance
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2008
The National tour of Jersey Boys, the Grammy® and Tony® Award winning Best Musical, plays its 500th performance this Friday, March 14. The tour is currently in its final week (through March 15) at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's Morsani Hall, where it has been one of the most successful engagements in the theatre's history. The show set a new box office record for the week ending March 9, grossing $1,705,414, and it also set a new record for Carol Morsani Hall on Saturday night, March 8 opened to a sold-out house of 2,586 patrons.
'Memphis' New Musical by DiPietro & Bryan Opens August 19 at La Jolla
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2008
La Jolla Playhouse is delighted to announce the final slot in the 2008/2009 subscription season has been filled with the new musical 'Memphis.' Written by Joe DiPietro, composed by David Bryan, 'Memphis' will open August 19 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
Everything's Coming Up Patti! 'Gypsy' Begins March 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2008
Gypsy returns to Broadway, starring Patti LuPone as 'Mama Rose,' reunited with co-stars Boyd Gaines (Herbie) and Laura Benanti (Louise). Directed by multiple Tony Award winner and author of the musical Arthur Laurents, Gypsy begins previews on Monday, March 3, 2008 and will officially open on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
'Jersey Boys' Announces Resident Company in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2008
Broadway In Chicago and the producers of Jersey Boys are thrilled to announce that in response to overwhelming demand and critical acclaim, the record-breaking Jersey Boys will be taking-up residence in the Downtown Theatre District for a sit-down company of Jersey Boys to continue performances for as long as the public demands at the LaSalle Bank Theatre (18 W. Monroe).
'Jersey Boys' Send-Off National Skating Champions Feb.16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2008
Chicago's enthusiasm for the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys extends beyond the LaSalle Bank Theatre and into the community at large as 2007 Synchronized Skating Team National Champions, the Starlights, compete with routine set to JERSEY BOYS medley. Members of the Jersey Boys cast will be in attendance on Saturday, February 16 at 9:45AM as the Starlights perform their synchronized skating program at Millennium Park's McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.
Photo Coverage: 'Jersey Boys' Announce Melbourne Opening 2009
by Walter McBride - Jan 27, 2008
Edward Strong (Producer- Dodgers Theatricals), Sebastian Arcelus, Michael Longoria, Gavin Jennings (Victorian Minister of Innovation), Christian Hoff, J. Robert Spencer, Michael David (Producer- Dodgers Theatricals) and Rodney Rigby (Aust. Co-Producer) attended a special press announcement, declaring that the blockbuster Best Musical Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will open in Melbourne, Australia at the Princess Theatre in March 2009.
'Jersey Boys' Las Vegas to Star Bergen, Faugno, Kushnier & Leibow
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2008
Casting has been announced for the Las Vegas production of Jersey Boys, which opens for previews at the lavish Palazzo on April 4, 2008. The cast of Jersey Boys will be led by Erich Bergen, Rick Faugno, Jeremy Kushnier and Jeff Leibow as The Four Seasons
'Broadway Backwards 3' with Harris, Reinders, Jackson Feb.4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2007
An array of Broadway legends, as well as a host of up-and-coming players, will come together for a gender- bending concert featuring show tune favorites on Monday, February 4, 2008. 'Broadway Backwards 3' (BB3) will showcase a diverse cast of male singers performing songs traditionally performed by female singers
It's Official: 'Gypsy' Opens March 27 with LuPone, Gaines & Benanti
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2007
Gypsy, the great American musical, will return to Broadway starring Patti LuPone, the leading lady of the American musical theatre. Gypsy will reunite LuPone with co-stars Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti. Opens March 27, 2008 at St. James Theatre
Sebastian Arcelus is Next Gaudio in Bway's 'Jersey Boys' Jan.10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2007
Sebastian Arcelus will join the Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award winning Best Musical, in the role of Bob Gaudio on Thursday, January 10. Daniel Reichard, who originated the role at La Jolla Playhouse and on Broadway, will play his final performance on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.
'Jersey Boys' Visit Toronto Aug 21 - Oct 5, 2008
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007
Dates have been announced for the Toronto engagement of Jersey Boys, playing the Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street. The musical will make its Canadian premiere on Thursday, August 21, 2008 through October 5, 2008.
Paper Mill Summer Conservatory Auditions Jan.26 & Feb.2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007
The Paper Mill Playhouse will hold auditions for its summer musical theatre Conservatory on Saturday, January 26, 2008 and Saturday, February 2, 2008, from 9AM - 5PM each day. An audition appointment is required.
'Jersey Boys' Breaks Chicago Box Office Record for 3rd Time
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2007
Broadway In Chicago and TheatreDreams are thrilled to announce the Chicago engagement of Jersey Boys has set a new house record for the third time since opening in October at the LaSalle Bank Theatre. For the week ending Sunday, November 25, the show grossed $1,244,001.62.
'Jersey Boys' Breaks Chicago Box Office Record for 2nd Time
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2007
The Chicago engagement of Jersey Boys broke the weekly gross house record at the LaSalle Bank Theatre for the second time. The box office took in a total of $1,143,780.04 for the 8-performance week ending November 18, 2007.
Chicago 'Jersey Boys' Hosts Online Auctions for BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2007
The Chicago company of the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys will hold an online auction to raise funds for Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) as part of their annual 'Gypsy of the Year Competition.'