Jersey Boys Closing on Broadway on 15th January 2015
Jersey Boys closing on Broadway after 12 Years of celebrating the life and hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story here is the story that has made them an international sensation all over again.
Jersey Boys is a 2005 jukebox musical with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. It is presented in a documentary-style format that dramatizes the formation, success and eventual break-up of the 1960s rock ‘n roll group The Four Seasons. The musical is structured as four “seasons”, each narrated by a different member of the band who gives his own perspective on its history and music.
Songs include “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Sherry”, “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)”, “My Eyes Adored You”, “Stay”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, “Working My Way Back to You” and “Rag Doll”, among others. The title refers to the fact that the members of The Four Seasons are from New Jersey.
The musical opened on Broadway in 2005 and has since had two North American National Tours and productions in London’s West End, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Melbourne and other Australian cities, Singapore, South Africa, The Netherlands and elsewhere. Jersey Boys won four 2006 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and the 2009 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
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Cast September 2016
Matt Bogart – Nick Massi
Broadway: Aida (Radames), Miss Saigon (Chris, also National Tour), The Civil War, Smokey Joe’s Café (also filmed for TV & DVD) and National Tour of Camelot (Lancelot). Mr. Bogart has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and is an Affiliated Artist for Arena Stage in D.C. having played Val in Orpheus Descending and Lancelot in Camelot (Helen Hayes Award Nom). World Premieres: Zhivago (San Diego Critics Award), Ace, Himself and Nora, Camille Claudel, and Two Cities (CT Critics Award Nom). Film/TV: VINYL on HBO (recurring as Robert Goulet), SMASH (recurring as JFK), Law & Order and L&O:SVU. www.MattBogart.com.
Nicolas Dromard – Tommy DeVito
Nicolas is thrilled to return to Broadway where he was last seen sweeping chimneys and tap dancing on the proscenium as Bert in Mary Poppins. He is thankful to be playing Tommy DeVito again after being on the tour for two years. Favorite credits: Wicked (Fiyero), 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Oklahoma, Transcendence Theatre Company (Sonoma, CA), West Side Story, Gypsy (Tulsa), The Boy from Oz, White Christmas (Phil Davis). He thanks the awesome team at the Talent House, his parents for always supporting him, and is so excited for his future role of Husband to Desiree Davar (whom he adores)! www.nicolasdromard.com
Mauricio Pérez – Frankie Valli on Tue & Thu Eve, Wed & Sat mat.
Born and raised in Miami, FL, Mauricio is the proud 1st Generation American son of Cuban immigrants. He studied Musical Theater arts at New World School of the Arts High School in Miami, and then graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater with a Piano Minor from Shenandoah Conservatory before moving to NYC. Since then some credits include: Jersey Boys (Broadway, 1st National Tour), Miss Abigail’s Guide… (Off-B’way with Joyce DeWitt and Eve Plumb, Straz Center Premiere) and Altar Boyz (Off-B’way, Cincinnati Playhouse, St. Louis Rep, Arvada Center). Connect with Mauricio online at www.MauricioPerez.co to learn more.
Dominic Scaglione Jr. – Frankie Valli on Wed, Friday and Sat eves, Sun mat
Dominic previously played this role in the Chicago & Vegas Companies of Jersey Boys and is honored to return to the Broadway cast. A native of Essex County, NJ, he is proud to be a part of this incredible show. He wants to thank his Dad, Mom, Brother Patrick, Sister Christina, Daisy and the rest of his family and friends for their support. Sempre Famiglia! Special thanks to Katie Agresta, Des, Bob Gaudio, Richard, Michael and Lauren, Merri, Tara, Ron, Danny, West, Sergio, Rick, Marshall, and the rest of the Jersey Boys family for this opportunity.
Drew Seeley – Bob Gaudio
is SO amped to join the Broadway cast of Jersey Boys after two years with the 2nd National Tour! Broadway: The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric); North/South American tours: High School Musical: The Concert (Troy Bolton); Film: Another Cinderella Story, Freshman Father, Do Over, Chalk It Up; TV: “Glory Daze,” “Lovestruck,” “One Tree Hill.” All thanks and gratitude to GOD! Love you mom & dad, Katie, Mueller, Ellen, Mark, Sue, Jay, everyone at TalentWorks, Merri, Des and the entire creative team! And, of course, my soul mate, Amy Paffrath. This is for you! The journey continues… www.drewseeley.com @DrewSeeley
Peter Gregus – Bob Crewe
Career Lowlights: Elf (Macys), 10-foot Day-Glo Frog (Radio City), Elf (MSG, better costume, still an Elf), Dean Martin’s Head (Radio City). Highlights: Dean Martin’s Head (first job with Des), Contact (OBC), A Chorus Line (with Donnie McKechnie), Animal Crackers (Goodspeed), Jersey Boys (La Jolla). Some screen appearances of me looking quietly concerned in the background. Thanks to all who have supported my Quixotic search for artistic satisfaction and a pay check. For Aaron, the best thing ever.
Mark Lotito – Gyp DeCarlo, and others
Broadway: Mark has played “Tevye” in Fiddler on the Roof and “Max Bialystock” in The Producers. Also on Broadway: Dinner at Eight, Betrayal, The Boys From Syracuse, Marie Christine, Most Happy Fella, Victor/Victoria, Smell of the Kill. TV: “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Sopranos,” all the “Law & Order” shows, “Third Watch,” “NYPD Blue,” “NY Undercover,” “Feds,” “Cosby.” Film: Moonlight Mile, Growing Down in Brooklyn, Saint of Fort Washington, Keep the Change, Just Like in the Movies.
Tommaso Antico – Hank Majewski, and others
Tommaso was recently seen on Broadway (and 45th Street) in the Jersey Boys billboard! National Tour: Jersey Boys, Hairspray, Cabaret, Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz. Grateful for Tom and Cathy Antico for sending 18 year old Tommy to NYC to pursue his Broadway Dreams!
Jared Bradshaw – Swing
Brad is thrilled to rejoin the cast after swinging nine roles with the Chicago company and first national tour. Best known for three years with Forbidden Broadway (cast album). Jared thanks Terry Saperstein, his parents, and his “Wicked” wife, Lindsay. www.jaredbradshaw.com
Stephen Cerf – Swing
Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Nevermore. Tours: Jersey Boys, Spamalot, Motown the Musical. Stephen is the author of The Not So Starving Artist, a book on finances for performers. Thanks to Richard, Merri, The Dodgers. AZILY. Phil. 4:13.
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Alayna Gallo – Lorraine, and others
After the Chicago, 1st National Tour, Australia and South African companies of Jersey Boys, Alayna feels blessed to be home on Broadway! Broadway: Tarzan. Regional: Miss Saigon, Euro Tour: Jesus Christ Superstar. Thanks to Ron, Richard, Merri, Kyle, Mama G and my HB!
John Edwards – Barry Belson and others
John is thrilled to be a part of Jersey Boys! National Tours; Hairspray National/Japan Tour (Seaweed J. Stubbs). Other credits include Dreamgirls (Jimmy Early), Brooklyn (Street singer), All Shook Up, Footloose and more. Glory to GOD. Thanks to my mother, family, and friends. “Laid up don’t get you paid up!”
Jon Hacker – Joey, Recording Studio Engineer and others
Broadway Debut! Wright State Grad. Tours: Newsies (First National) Other credits include: Spring Awakening, Next to Normal, Les Misérables, Torch Song Trilogy. Thank you to the entire JB team and The Mine, for the endless support. All my love to Taryn.
Leo Huppert – Thug, Bass
Theatrical: Jersey Boys, Violet, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Crazy For You, The Sound of Music. Jazz/Cabaret/Pop: Blood, Sweat & Tears, Bobby Caldwell, Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry, Leslie Uggams, Andrea Marcovicci. Studio Work: HBO, ESPN, PBS. Leo endorses Aguilar Amplification and D’Addario Strings.
Christopher Messina – Swing
Christopher is psyched to re-join this amazing company. B’way/Nat’l Tour: Jersey Boys (Joey/Frankie u/s). Film: Jersey Boys (Dancer/Frankie Stand-in). Thanks to his Parents & the JB Team for their endless support. TRUST in your journey. “Happiness is wanting what you have.”
Katie O’Toole – Swing
Broadway debut! Credits include Flora the Red Menace (L.A. Reprise); We Will Rock You (Vegas); Starlight Express national tour (Dinah); 42nd Street; A Chorus Line; Babes in Arms; Sweeney Todd. AEA. Thanks to Merri Sugarman, Tara Rubin. Love always to my Family.
Joe Payne – Thug, Guitars
B’way debut. Regional/tour: Buddy Holly (Joseph Jefferson Award), Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Beehive, Return to the Forbidden Planet, It’s a Wonderful Life, Jersey Boys (La Jolla). Thanks to wife, Cyndi.
Kyli Rae – Swing
Broadway Debut! Film: Jersey Boys directed by Clint Eastwood (Lead Angel). TV: Academy Awards, General Hospital. Theater: Jersey Boys (National Tour, Vegas), Rock Of Ages (Vegas), Mamma Mia! (National Tour), Grease and Fame(Euro Tour). Thanks to JB creative team, DDO, and always, John. Kylirae.com @KyliraeLA
John Rochette – Norm Waxman, and others
Born & raised Jersey. Rutgers grad. Broadway Debut! Credits: Blue Man Group, Spamalot (Lancelot), Rocky Horror (Frank), sleazy soaps. Honky Tonk Band: THE UPTOWN OUTFIT: BenHopeMusic.com. Love to NJ family, NOLA family, JB family, friends, & beautiful wife, Leslie. JohnRochette.com
Sarah Schmidt – Francine, and others
Proud member of the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys. Other Broadway: Brooklyn, Dance of the Vampires. Off-Broadway: Fame on 42nd Street, The Fantasticks. Tour: Fiddler on the Roof. She thanks her Jersey Boys family for making each day better than the last.
Kara Tremel – Mary Delgado, and others
Broadway debut! Theatre: First Wives Club (Oriental Theatre / Chicago); National Tours: Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; European Tours: Saturday Night Fever, Grease. TV: John Woo’s Once a Thief. @KaraTremel. For my family!
