Jersey Boys announces final West End performance
After 3 years the iconic show is leaving🎙️
The original Grammy, Tony and Olivier award-winning smash-hit musical, Jersey Boys, will close at the Trafalgar Theatre on 4 January 2024 after three hugely successful years in London’s West End. This musical extravaganza goes behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the multi award-winning, true-life phenomenon.
Jersey Boys re-opened the refurbished Trafalgar Theatre in July 2021, and led the way as one of the first theatre shows to be staged after Covid restrictions were lifted. Audiences have just 12 weeks left to enjoy this critically acclaimed ‘Too Good to be True’ (Telegraph) production, including a bumper schedule over the Christmas and New Year holidays with several additional performances. Plans are already in place for Jersey Boys to make a return to UK shores in the not too distant future.
What is Jersey Boys about?
Jersey Boys the musical is presented in the style of a documentary that tells the story of The Four Seasons (also known as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons). The musical is split into 'seasons' as each member of the band tell the story of the band's history in their own perspective.
Who wrote the music for Jersey Boys?
The music for Jersey Boys is from the catalogue of music performed by The Four Seasons, the music was written by band member Bob Gaudio, and lyrics by their producer, Bob Crewe. The show includes the band's most famous hits including 'Sherry', 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'December 1963 (Oh What a Night)', and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'.
The book for the musical was written Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.
Jersey Boys current West End cast:
Leading the cast into its final performances is Luke Suri (Frankie Valli), Karl James Wilson (Nick Massi), Peter Nash (Tommy De Vito) and Declan Egan (Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons. They are joined by Joey Cornish (Joe Pesci), Joseph Peters (Bob Crewe), Andy Barke (Gyp De Carlo), Kirsty Whelan (Mary Delgado), Oliver Tester (Norm Waxman/Hank Majewski), Jacob McIntosh (Barry Belson), Gracie Lai (Lorraine) Rosie Needham (Francine). The cast is completed by Danny Knott, Bonnie Page, Olly Manley, Daniel Parkinson, Matthew Lawrence and Pearce Barron.
How can I see Jersey Boys in London?
Jersey Boys is running at the Trafalgar Theatre (formerly Trafalgar Studios) and is booking through until 4th January 2024. Tickets are available from £19.50 at the Box office on 0844 871 7632 or online.
WATCH: Jersey Boys | Official West End Trailer
Is Jersey Boys going on tour?
It is indeed! As well as running in London the Jersey Boys are touring the UK and Ireland!
Who is in the touring cast?
The UK and Ireland tour of Jersey Boys stars Michael Pickering as Frankie Valli, Blair Gibson as Bob Gaudio, Lewis Griffiths as Nick Massi and Dalton Wood as Tommy DeVito. Luke Suri will play Frankie Valli at certain performances.
Also in the cast is Charlie Allen (swing) Dougie Carter (Hank Majewski and others), Ryan Carter-Wilson (swing), Emma Crossley (Mary Delgado and others), Jordan James (Gyp Decarlo and others), Norton James (Norm Waxman and others), Michael Levi (Bob Crewe and others), Tom O'Brien (swing and Assistant Dance Captain), George Salmon (Joe Pesci and others), Nathan Routledge (swing), Ellie Seaton (Lorraine and others), Daisy Steere (Francine and others) Amy West (Swing and Dance Captain) and Damien Winchester (Barry and others).
Jersey Boys: UK and Ireland tour dates:
5th - 16th July 2022 - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
26th July - 6th August 2022 - Leeds Grand Theatre
16th - 27th August 2022 - Blackpool Opera House
30th August - 10th September 2022 - Newcastle Theatre Royal
14th - 24th September 2022 - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
27th September - 8th October 2022 - New Victoria Theatre, Woking
18th - 29th October 2022 - Manchester Opera House |nofollow|newtab)
1st - 12th November 2022 - Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin
15th - 19th November 2022 - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
22nd - 26th November 2022 - Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
29th November - 3rd December 2022 - Swansea Arena
10th - 21st January 2023 - Bristol Hippodrome)
24th January - 4th February 2023 - Edinburgh Playhouse
7th - 11th February 2023 - His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
21st February - 4th March 2023 - Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
7th - 18th March 2023 - Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
21st March - 1st April 2023 - Royal & Derngate, Northampton
4th - 8th April 2023 - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
11th - 22nd April 2023 - Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff)
Check out the Jersey Boys website for the latest information about the UK and Ireland tour.
Has Jersey Boys won any awards?
Jersey Boys received eight nominations at the 2006 Tony Awards winning four including Best Musical. Over in London the musical received five nominations at the 2009 Olivier Awards and won the award for Best New Musical.
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