JOHN LLOYD YOUNG IN JERSEY BOYS--WOW Posted On:10/24/05 at 01:07 PM
My husband , Mario, and I went to see JERSEY BOYS last night Friday, Oct 21. From the moment you appeared on stage to the moment you exited with the rest of the cast, it was non-stop pure entertainment. We both have been fans of Frankie Valli for decades and were so thrilled when we met Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice back in March, 2005 at a Frankie Valli concert in Lehman College in the Bronx, they happened to be sitting right in front of us in the audience and Frankie introduced them while he was on stage. We spoke to them for quite a time after the show and Marshall had the JERSEY BOYS hat from the show in LaHoya show and gave it to my husband He told us that JERSEY BOYS would be opening this fall (2005 ) in New York.....We'll we were both so excited and as soon as tickets went on sale we immediately bought two tickets....and last night we finally saw the show.
OH WHAT A NIGHT ----is the best way to describe what a terrific electrified performance this ensemble puts on.
Seeing the light in your eyes from the thunderous applause especially after you sang "SHERRY" (which also happens to be my name) it brought chills up and down my spine.....You are so refreshing , charming, energetic and your charisma is absolutely top-notch. The audience just loved every minute of this show which has an abundant of talent performing.
We hope to see the show again in the not too distant future and wish you and the rest of the cast much continued success and may it enjoy a long deserved run on Broadway.
A lot depends on the marketing. I think the producers behind "Jersey Boys" have learned a lesson from the "All Shook Up" fiasco and will promote the show heavily from the get-go.
While Brantley hates jukebox shows, other critics will go in with an open mind and will probably give the show decent reviews.
I'd put the show's chances of success at 75%.
"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"