The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons back in JAX

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will play at the Times-Union Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Directed by two-time Tony^® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS won the 2006 Tony^® Award for Best Musical, the 2006 Grammy Award^® for Best Musical Show Album the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia). JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award^® -winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

JERSEY BOYS is the behind-the-music story 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 – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.”

JERSEY BOYS opened in New York on November 6, 2005 and by the time it closed over 11 years later on January 15, 2017, it was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history, passing such original Broadway productions as 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Producers. JERSEY BOYS returned to New York with a new production in November 2017. The JERSEY BOYS US National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006 and is still breaking house records in cities across North America. JERSEY BOYS can also be seen on board the Norwegian Bliss. JERSEY BOYS worldwide has been seen by over 26 million people (as of January 2019).

The JERSEY BOYS design and production team comprises Klara Zieglerova (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (winner of the 2006 Tony^® Award for his Lighting Design of JERSEY BOYS), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Michael Clark (Projections Design), Charles LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Orich (Orchestrations) and Ron Melrose (Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music).

“JERSEY BOYS”
DATE: Tuesday Jan. 11, 2022
TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: range from $50.35 – $106.85can be purchased online 24/7. Groups of 10 or more receive a discount. Call 904-642-5050 for more group information.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 632-5000

‘Jersey Boys’ comes back to JAX with explosive expectations

You don’t want to miss the JAX engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys.  The show will be in town for only one performance this year at the Times Union Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

“Jersey Boys” is the behind-the-music story 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 – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again.  The show features all their hits including: “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.”

Jersey Boys opened in New York on November 6, 2005 and by the time it closed over 11 years later on January 15, 2017, it was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history, passing such original Broadway productions as 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Producers.  Jersey Boys will return to New York with a new production in November 2017.  The Jersey Boys US National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006, and is still breaking house records in cities across North America.  Jersey Boys tours of the United Kingdom and Australia began at the end of 2017 and 2018 respectively. Jersey Boys worldwide has been seen by over 25 million people (as of August, 2017).

The Jersey Boys design and production team comprises Klara Zieglerova (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (winner of the 2006 Tony^® Award for his Lighting Design of Jersey Boys), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Michael Clark (Projections Design), Charles LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Orich (Orchestrations) and Ron Melrose (Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music).

Jersey Boys is produced by Dodger Theatricals, Joseph J. Grano, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group, with Latitude Link and Rick Steiner.  Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.

“Jersey Boys”

DATE: Mon., Mar. 25, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202

TICKETS: $55, plus applicable fees, and may be purchased at their box office, by calling (904) 632-5000 between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org.  Discounts for groups of 10+ may be available by calling (904) 632-5050.

‘Jersey Boys’ rock JAX once again

2012  Marquee       and       2017 Marquee

Back in March of 2012, people thought that it was the last time that Jacksonville Florida would get a chance to see the Broadway hit musical telling the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  “Jersey Boys” is back in town once again, at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, and it is a must-see show.  Ticket sales are going well, yet, if you hurry, you’ll still have the opportunity to see this fantastic presentation while it’s in town.

As stated before, “Jersey Boys” is NOT recommended for all ages.  The show contains smoke, gun shots, strobe lights, drug & blood references, sexual innuendos and authentic "profane Jersey language."  Recommended for mature audiences only!

The cast has changed, nonetheless, the voices still meld together perfectly as you will sing along to familiar Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tunes.  If you take a look at your program from the show, you will notice that actor Aaron De Jesus has a striking resemblance to the real Frankie Valli in mannerisms, looks and vocals.  Cory Jeacoma, Keith Hines and Matthew Dailey round out the foursome with their dynamic singing, lines and strutful dance moves.  You almost want to get out of your seat and march along to the rhythm of the beat.

The music from the Jersey Boys Orchestra will have you wondering if the horn section is LIVE or is it Memorex.  The drummer (Mark Papazin) is usually present on stage and keeps a precise beat, while the keyboardists, guitarists and bass players give a quality in-studio sound.  The ladies in the cast, (Kristen Paulicelli, Leslie Rochett, Jenna Nicole Schoen and Jesse Wildman) add a little glitz and glamour to the stage.  These ladies can also act, sing and dance the night away.

Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons (and appeared live at the Times Union Center JAX on March 5, 2014), is hotter than ever in the 21st century.  Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are all the rage all over again.  The real Frankie Valli is also packing venues around the world and has toured almost continuously since 1962.  Don’t forget to check your program for “The Ones That Got Away” (familiar songs) that you didn’t get a chance to hear.

The majority of the 71 chart hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons (including 40 in the Top 40, 19 in the Top 10, and eight No. 1’s) came during the 1960’s, but the music didn’t just disappear.  The songs have been omnipresent in such movies as: The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing, Mrs. Doubtfire, Grease. Conspiracy Theory, and The Wanderers.  As many as 200 artists have done cover versions of Frankie’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” from Nancy Wilson’s jazz treatment to Lauryn Hill’s hip-hop makeover.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have influenced many other great recording artists.  That was acknowledged in dozens of recent tributes collected for Jersey Beat, the new Four Seasons boxed set.  For example, from Barry Gibb: “Frankie Valli to me has become one of the hallmark voices of our generation. From the deepest emotions of his real voice to the power of his falsetto, he created a style that we all still strive to emulate.”  From Billy Joel: “I wrote ‘Uptown Girl’ as the flip side to the story of ‘Rag Doll.’ I always loved that record.”  And from Brian Wilson: “In the early ’60s the Four Seasons were my favorite group. I thought they were fantastic.  The voice blend was fantastic.  The competition helped me to get cracking.  It inspired me, because they made good music.  I went to the piano thinking I could top their music.”

“Jersey Boys”

DATES:         TIMES:

Tues., Feb. 14, 2017   º7:30 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 15       7:30 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 16      7:30 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 17       °8 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 18      2 & 8 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 19     º1:30 & 7p.m.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts

      Moran Theater

      300 West Water St.

      Jacksonville, FL 32202

TICKETS: start at $39.50, and may be purchased online at FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase (the official presenter of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904) 442-BWAY (2929) between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Discounts are available for groups of 10+ by calling (904) 442-2947 or emailing groupsales@fscj.edu.

'Jersey Boys' comes back to JAX: Oh What a Night!

Jacksonville’s return engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is quickly approaching.  The musical, presented by FSCJ Artist Series, will make its much-anticipated return to Jacksonville to play the Times-Union Center from February 14 – February 19, 2017.

JERSEY BOYS is the winner of the 2006 Best Musical Tony Award®, the 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia).  The premiere engagement of JERSEY BOYS was an overwhelming success, seen by over 38,000 theatergoers in 2012 and hailed as “ingeniously structured” and “uniformly outstanding,” by the Florida Times Union.  JERSEY BOYS has been seen by over 22 million people worldwide (as of January, 2015).

Directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.  Catch a sneak peek of Jersey Boys HERE!

JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi.  This is the true story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.”

The JERSEY BOYS US National Tour opened to rave reviews in San Francisco on December 1, 2006, and is still breaking house records in cities across North America.  JERSEY BOYS is currently playing in New York; Las Vegas; London; and in cities across North America and the U.K . on National Tours.  The show is produced by Dodger Theatricals, Joseph J. Grano, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group, with Latitude Link and Rick Steiner.

The JERSEY BOYS design and production team comprises Klara Zieglerova (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (winner of the 2006 Tony Award® for his Lighting Design of JERSEY BOYS), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Michael Clark (Projections Design), Charles LaPointe (Wig and Hair Design), Steve Orich (Orchestrations) and Ron Melrose (Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music).  To see when Jersey Boys will be in a city near you click HERE.

JERSEY BOYS is not recommended for all ages.  The show contains smoke, gun shots, strobe lights, drug references, sexual situations and authentic "profane Jersey language," and is recommended for ages 12+.

“Jersey Boys”

DATES:         TIMES:

Tues., Feb. 14, 2017   º7:30 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 15       7:30 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 16      7:30 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 17       °8 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 18      2 & 8 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 19     º1:30 & 7p.m.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts

      Moran Theater

      300 West Water St.

      Jacksonville, FL 32202

TICKETS: start at $39.50, and may be purchased online at FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase (the official presenter of the Jacksonville show), or by calling (904) 442-BWAY (2929) between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Discounts are available for groups of 10+ by calling (904) 442-2947 or emailing groupsales@fscj.edu.

Times Union 2016/2017 open house to draw a large crowd

The FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase, will kick off the “19th Annual Open House” at the Times-Union Center.  On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, doors will open to the public from 4 – 8 p.m.  This will be a perfect evening for families and arts lovers in Jacksonville.  Local food trucks What’s the Catch, Salty Dog, and Nitrogen Creamery will be onsite serving up delicious eats and treats.  Door prizes, a complimentary wine tasting, a cash bar, and live music from The Chris Thomas Band will round out the evening.  Plus, attendees will get an extra special sneak peek at the upcoming season with a special performance from the Tony Award^®-winning Best Musical, KINKY BOOTS.

The theater will also be open to the public to allow attendees to test drive seats available for subscription for the upcoming season. The FSCJ Artist Series will have staff on hand to answer any questions about subscribing or the shows in the season. Attendees will also be able to purchase any available seat for subscription during the event.

The first 100 people to RSVP to artistseries2@fscj.edu today, receive a free gift (Gift must be picked up at the event) when they arrive at the event!  Complimentary parking for all attendees of the Broadway Season Kick Off will be provided by LAZ at the Enterprise Parking Garage.  Attendees can park in the garage and stop by the FSCJ Artist Series Box Office to receive a parking ticket before leaving the Times-Union Center.  Current Broadway season subscribers will be able pick up their season tickets, exchange their tickets, buy single tickets for family and friends, and “test drive” their seats during the event.

The FSCJ Artist Series’ 16/17 Broadway in Jacksonville Season, sponsored by Chase, features THE BOOK OF MORMON (January 17-22), JERSEY BOYS (February 14-19), Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID (March 21-26), KINKY BOOTS (May 2-7) and Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA (June 13-18).

“Season Subscriber Benefits”

DATES & TIMES: Performances for each of the four Broadway shows in the subscription package are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. All times are subject to change.  An American Sign Language interpreted performance for the deaf is available for the Sunday evening performance of each presentation.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202

TICKETS: Call (904) 442–BWAY (2929) between 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday.  New subscribers can order their season tickets to receive priority seating!  4-Show season subscriptions are on sale now starting at just $137.  Subscription prices vary depending on the show time, day of the week, and seating location.  Season subscriber benefits include: savings off day-of-show pricing on individual tickets, premium seat locations, priority access to tickets for friends and family before the general public, discounted exchanges, access for other FSCJ Artist Series events, and lost ticket replacement.  VIP Seating is available to contributors to the FSCJ Artist Series at five levels: Angel, Producer, Benefactor, Patron, and Donor.  Tickets to individual shows in the FSCJ Artist Series’ 16/17 Broadway in Jacksonville season, sponsored by Chase, will go on sale this fall and winter, but season subscribers have access to tickets for any show in the series now before they go on sale to the public.  Broadway subscribers will also be able to purchase tickets for other FSCJ Artist Series events, including Broadway Specials, Concert and Variety, Dance, Opera, and Family shows at the Kick Off Event.