Mark Ballas in Jersey Boys

[krispy kreme]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 3:23pm

Mark Ballas from Dancing With the Stars is stepping into Jersey Boys per ET. Is he playing Frankie Valli? Anyone know when he's making his debut?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 3:36pm

At the prime height of 5'6", I think it's safe to assume he'll be playing Frankie Valli.  

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 4:19pm

Handy link!

http://www.etonline.com/tv/197046_exclusive_why_mark_ballas_said_no_to_returning_to_dancing_with_the_stars/

 

Dominic Scaglione is leaving sometime this month, which fits the Frankie theory (along with the height thing).

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/2/16 at 9:49pm

can he sing the part?

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 9/3/16 at 12:14am

Gaudio (and Valli) approve all the Frankies casting, right? (Not sarcastic, just wasn't sure if after 10 years they were still doing this.)

[krispy kreme]

Posted: 9/3/16 at 1:37pm

That's a good question. That was such a big deal when the show and 1st National Tour opened. 

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 9/3/16 at 6:43pm

Mark can sing, he's in a band and touring this year.  Now whether he can sing Jersey Boys/musical theater we'll have to wait and see (if this is the rumor!)

[TNick926]

Posted: 9/3/16 at 8:52pm

Seems like more than a rumor, according to the ET link above:

"Dancing With the Stars fans are pretty bummed that dancer Mark Ballas won't be appearing on season 23, but ET has learned that Ballas has clinched an exciting new gig!

A source tells ET that the 30-year-old dancer is actually moving to New York City this month where he'll be living for a year, so that he can appear in a main role on Broadway's hit show Jersey Boys. The musical tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, the band responsible for such classics as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Walk Like a Man."

Ballas hinted at his new career opportunity in a heartfelt, handwritten letter to his DWTS fans, which he posted on Twitter on Wednesday."

So the question is, will he be Frankie?  Guess we'll find out soon! :)

[Caitiecait92]

Posted: 9/4/16 at 10:47pm

I am a huge Jersey Boy and  Mark Ballas fan. When I heard this new I was a little surprised. Thinking about all of the other shows on Broadway I personally thought he would be an attribute to a different show. Perhaps one where the show is revolved around dancing. I'm not saying this should happen, but maybe a show like "Singing in the Rain" (when it does come to Broadway) would be a better show to showcase his talents (dancing!). And there are new showing coming to Broadway in the upcoming months! Like I said I thought it was odd but I was excited. I know for a fact he will be the new Frankie. I would assume Frankie Valli and Bob Guadio have a part in casting themselves but that I am not 100% sure. Can Mark live up to the part? I'm guessing like any other person he auditioned for the role. Right? Thinking from a business stand point, would you cast someone that can't live up to the part? Jersey Boys is a fabulous show that tells a story of a fantastic group of singers. Why put that a jeopardy by casting a celebrity? With that being said I hope Mark lives up to the expectations and kills the role! 

[10086sunset]

Posted: 9/4/16 at 11:20pm

Curious to see if he moves the box office needle...

While I personally like Ballas, I don't know if he's going to sell tickets...

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 9/4/16 at 11:28pm

It can't hurt, and they could use the help.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 9/4/16 at 11:39pm

LizzieCurry said: "It can't hurt, and they could use the help."

 

Agree with you on both, Lizzie...

[skies]

Posted: 9/7/16 at 12:06am

I'm afraid if he doesn't sell well the show will close.


 

Updated On: 9/7/16 at 12:06 AM