Jersey Boys (The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons)

Chrissi · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:22 pm **Posts:** 9556

Jersey Boys is a fantastic show!! Has anyone here seen it?

The four Jersey Boys are fabulous.

Ryan Molloy- Frankie Valli- www.ryanmolloy.com

Stephen Ashfield- Bob Gaudio-- www.stephenashfield.co.uk

Philip Bulcock- Nick Massi

Glenn Carter- Tommy DeVito- www.glenncarter.com

Ryan Molloy does 6 shows a week. It's a pretty demanding vocal so he has an alternate Scott Monello
(www.scottmonello.com)

Here is a bit about the show:
YOU KNOW THEIR SONGS… NOW DISCOVER THEIR STORY!

Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is now open at the Prince Edward Theatre, London. Discover the rags-to-rock-to riches tale of four boys working their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of international pop-stardom.

‘This is an utterly wonderful show full of vitality, pace and power. The audience rose as one at the end of this true-life mega hit story of The Four Seasons.’ (Daily Express) The critics are united in their praise hailing ‘The phenomenal Jersey Boys’ (D.Telegraph) ‘a triumph of style, substance, heart and soul – A definite must-see!’ (London Lite)

Featuring all the classic hits: SHERRY, BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY, CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU, BYE BYE BABY (BABY, GOODBYE), WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU, WALK LIKE A MAN, DECEMBER 1963 (OH WHAT A NIGHT) and more.

Jersey Boys website: http://www.jerseyboyslondon.com/jerseyboys.asp

I really recommend this show if you're into your 60's music. That said though the singing, acting and little dances are superb so it's a very catchy musical. There is a fair amount of swearing in it, so if you're not too impressed with that I wouldn't recommend it!

We managed to speak to Stephen, Philip and Glenn after the show and can tell you they were so lovely!!! Stephen is very much like the James of Jersey Boys, he's so friendly and sweet. They all signed a personalised message as well which was kind. We didn't manage to speak to Ryan as he didn't come out but I'm assured he's lovely.

Here are the boys not in costume with the director Des McAnuff!

Credit to Brinkhoff/Mögenburg for the photos

Linz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:39 pm

It is a fantastic show!! Have seen it twice in the last 2 weeks and I cant wait to go again :grin:

The guys are all so adorable, the songs are fab and you will be singing them for weeks after seeing the show. Even if you don't know the songs from that era its worth seeing, cos its just such a fantastic, feel-good show with great acting and amazing voices (and great arses in tight trousers :lol:

) It certainly is one of the best shows on the west end at the moment, and i cannot recommend it enough!

Chrissi · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:22 pm **Posts:** 9556

Oh yes, they do wear rather tight suits. How could I fail to mention those!

AmberMal · **Joined:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:28 pm **Posts:** 24

*feels proud to have convinced linz in the first place to see the wonderment of those arses in those trousers!!!*

Linz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:48 pm

Yep Liza it is all your fault, you started it off and now my obsession has grown at a worrying rate!!

Emma · **Joined:** Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:23 pm **Posts:** 386

Petrol blue trousers, my oh my....

AmberMal · **Joined:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:28 pm **Posts:** 24

Linz wrote:

lol Yep Liza it is all your fault, you started it off and now my obsession has grown at a worrying rate!!

hee hee!! but arent you glad you went!???

AmberMal · **Joined:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:28 pm **Posts:** 24

Emma wrote:

Petrol blue trousers, my oh my....

awww look its...........

Scott :lol:

Linz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:52 pm

Oh and I just have to add how amazing it was yesterday to see the show, then meet the guys, then accidentally share a tube home with the gorgeous Glenn!!! I almost melted on the train in front of him, but it was worth it!! lol

Linz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:54 pm

I shall have to go again and see Scott.... i do think Ryan is awesome and I doubt anyone can do the role better than him, but hey, i guess I need to find out for myself!! :lol:

Emma · **Joined:** Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:23 pm **Posts:** 386

AmberMal wrote:

Emma wrote:

Petrol blue trousers, my oh my....

awww look its...........

Scott :lol:

Chrissi · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:22 pm **Posts:** 9556

I must say thank you to you Amber for inspiring Linz who then inspired me to go which then inspired the thread. That's a whole lot of inspiration.

Linz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:56 pm

Chrissi wrote:

I must say thank you to you Amber for inspiring Linz who then inspired me to go which then inspired the thread. That's a whole lot of inspiration.

See guys, Jersey boys sure is inspirational... you must go see it!!

Emma · **Joined:** Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:23 pm **Posts:** 386

Linz wrote:

I shall have to go again and see Scott.... i do think Ryan is awesome and I doubt anyone can do the role better than him, but hey, i guess I need to find out for myself!! :lol:

Ryan is absolutely superb, but Scott, imho, sings Can't Take My Eyes Off You better than Ryan, and it's my favourite song in the whole world.

Chrissi · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:22 pm **Posts:** 9556

Oooh I failed to mention (*slaps self*) that on Stephen's website (first post) there are plenty of clips of them performing.

AmberMal · **Joined:** Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:28 pm **Posts:** 24

Chrissi wrote:

I must say thank you to you Amber for inspiring Linz who then inspired me to go which then inspired the thread. That's a whole lot of inspiration.

h it all so inspiring!! :teddyheart:

Linz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:01 pm

Some linky things to the awesomeness that is the Jersey boys :grin:

Clip from One Night Only on ITV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fQZTky_K0g

Who Loves you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-d5wvsN0Lg

Sherry/Walk Like A Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziv0Wn9LVwg

Jess · **Joined:** Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:45 pm **Posts:** 2729

Tut tut Chrissi! http://www.leemead.org.uk/jersey-boys-t1282.html lol

I'm glad you all like it, it's a fantabulous show! (And I swear I'm not at all biased :P ) I need to get my programme signed though, I've never stage doored it properly, who's up for it? lol

Chrissi · **Joined:** Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:22 pm **Posts:** 9556

I'll get it locked, sorry Jess!!

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