The Jersey Boys Tour Thread- Page 59
The Jersey Boys Tour Thread
#1450Photos of the cast at the Help Is On The Way Benefit
Posted: 8/6/07 at 6:39pm
The boys are looking snappy.
And OMG, Bruce Vilanch...
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Updated On: 8/6/07 at 06:39 PM
#1451Photos of the cast at the Help Is On The Way Benefit
Posted: 8/6/07 at 7:18pm
BD Wong! Lucy Lawless looks... mod.
And although the preceding info looks rather boilerplate, perhaps they should know that Steve Gouveia and Eddie Driscoll are not featured in the cast currently...
'"Contrairiwise," continued Tweedledee, "if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic."'
~Lewis Carroll
paikea
Chorus Member Joined: 7/17/07
#1452Photos of the cast at the Help Is On The Way Benefit
Posted: 8/7/07 at 1:46am
Hehe, I said the same thing. "B.D. Wong!" And I imagine if they thoroughly Vegas-ed the Vegas production, the girls would wear that Lucy Lawless dress in "My Boyfriend's Back." Rockin' bod though. 
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1453Photos of the cast at the Help Is On The Way Benefit
Posted: 8/7/07 at 1:54am
And I imagine if they thoroughly Vegas-ed the Vegas production, the girls would wear that Lucy Lawless dress in "My Boyfriend's Back."
If they did, the girls better have some double stick tape on or get rid of the shimmy they do during the song, or else there could be some wardrobe slip ups, if you know what I mean.
Updated On: 8/7/07 at 01:54 AM
#1454For the Shizkids in this thread
Posted: 8/7/07 at 10:48am
Profile on Noah Rivera:
He said he doesn't know how long he will be performing in "Wicked," auditioning for various other shows when he can.
He was recently called back for a major production of "Jersey Boys" as Frankie Valli, but was told he was a bit too young.
Boo said Noah is resilient, recognizing that in this profession there are a lot of letdowns.
http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/news/ci_6556787
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MelissaM
Understudy Joined: 4/2/07
#1455Chicago JBoys Movie Medley
Posted: 8/7/07 at 11:25am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFC-lnCOpkA
Updated On: 8/7/07 at 11:25 AM
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1456Taylor plays Pesci
Posted: 8/7/07 at 2:30pm
For those folks in LA, here's a heads up. Taylor will be playing Pesci on the 8/12 evening performance.
And by the way thanks for posting the link to the Help Is On The Way performance.
Updated On: 8/7/07 at 02:30 PM
#1457Sergio Trujillo News
Posted: 8/7/07 at 4:47pm
Acclaimed JB choreographer Sergio Trujillo adds another achievement under his belt :P
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=929933
Sergio Trujillo was nominated for both Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for choreographing the Tony-winning Best Musical Jersey Boys. His additional choreography credits include All Shook Up on Broadway; the world premieres of Zhivago (La Jolla), The Mambo Kings (San Francisco), Peggy Sue Got Married (London) and the recent pre-Broadway tryout of the revival of The Wiz (La Jolla); Disney’s re-imagined European production of Tarzan; and the Off-Broadway productions The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Bare: A Pop Opera and Shakespeare in the Park’s recent Romeo and Juliet. For his work in Canada, he’s earned an Ovation Award and three Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations. He also has extensive ballet and opera credits. Sergio began his career as a Broadway performer, appearing in three Tony-winning musicals: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Guys & Dolls and Fosse.
Updated On: 8/7/07 at 04:47 PM
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1458Eric Gutman's New Website
Posted: 8/7/07 at 5:39pm
The redesign is done. Check it out.
Eric Gutman
paikea
Chorus Member Joined: 7/17/07
#1459Taylor plays Pesci
Posted: 8/7/07 at 7:53pm
If they did, the girls better have some double stick tape on or get rid of the shimmy they do during the song, or else there could be some wardrobe slip ups, if you know what I mean.
Mid-show standing ovation, I'd predict. And thanks, mll85, I was already planning to rush this Sunday. Courter Simmons has been great the times I've seen him and seems to improve every show. It'll be interesting to see a different Joey. And Nick! I saw Steve Gouveia at stage door the night before he took over, but I haven't been back for a performance yet. Hopefully this week :)
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1460Taylor plays Pesci
Posted: 8/7/07 at 7:57pm
Mid-show standing ovation, I'd predict.
And it would probably only involved the guys in the audience.
paikea, report back on how Taylor did as Joey. I've never seen him cover that track.
#1461Chicago JBoys Movie Medley
Posted: 8/7/07 at 8:03pm
I can't even understand most of the medley (although that's how it goes with camera phones...kudos to the brave soul who did that ), but it already sounds hysterical. Thanks!
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Updated On: 8/7/07 at 08:03 PM
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1462Chicago JBoys Movie Medley
Posted: 8/7/07 at 8:45pm
Just in case anyone is wondering what song melodies they used in the meadly, because it was racking my brain after I watched the clip this morning. Just thought I'd post them. They walk onstage to a part of Walk Like A Man. Then it goes:
1. ???
2. The theme from "The Magnificent Seven"
3. Eye Of The Tiger
4. The River Kwai/Colonel Bogey March
5. Danger Zone
7. Ballad of The Green Beret
8. Theme from "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"
6. The Shaft Theme
7. Walk Like A Man
Updated On: 8/8/07 at 08:45 PM
Altarboy08
Swing Joined: 6/16/07
#1463Chicago JBoys Movie Medley
Posted: 8/8/07 at 3:30amThe first song sounds like "Poor Unfortunate Souls" from the Little Mermaid.
#1464Drew Gehling profile in GoTriad
Posted: 8/9/07 at 1:12pm
VERY CUTE!
http://tinyurl.com/3c8fck
Also, another account of Help is On the Way:
http://www.sfbaytimes.com/?sec=article&article_id=6721
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Updated On: 8/9/07 at 01:12 PM
paikea
Chorus Member Joined: 7/17/07
#1466Tuesday night
Posted: 8/9/07 at 7:05pm
My brother and his girlfriend saw the show for the first time Tuesday night and loved it. They had great things to say about Deven, Rick, Erich, and the whole production, but I made sure to ask for the specifics on Steve. They thought he was fantastic. Really, really funny. The four of them fit well together, and since he looks a little bit older, the big-brother vibe comes across.
What they loved about Steve's performance was the dejected, Eeyore-like line delivery he does. He got laughs every time he wanted to start his own group (which Michael didn't really get when I saw him), when he sat down and sighed after his rant about Tommy, etcetera. And he made great faces. They couldn't explain it, so I'll have to see on Sunday. Just a very entertaining performance from him.
Oh, and there was a problem with Brandon's mike during "Ces Soirees-La." The girls' voices were there but no rapping at all. It's too bad, the opening is always a highlight for me (and a bonus to see some of the older couples thinking "Whaaa?" at the rap video unfolding onstage ).
#1467Tuesday night
Posted: 8/9/07 at 7:18pm
LOL...Eeyore! I hadn't thought of that, but it's perfect. I wasn't so hot on Steve's Nick the first time I saw him, but he really grew on me. I think part of why he gets more laughs at "maybe this is a good time for me to start my own group" is because you know he NEVER could or would, and he's just saying it, but Michael's Nick is more hopeful.
Poor Brandon and his mic!
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#1468Tuesday night
Posted: 8/9/07 at 7:40pm
hm, when I went to the Ahmanson, one of the mics weren't working in the second act, and so from the front row, you could hear the phone ringing offstage when francine calls home, but it wasn't miked so no one else could. that was the first time i'd heard the entire argument between frankie valli and mary delgado. chris jones just ended up picking up the phone even though it didn't ring. Also, when the phone rings for the cab to pick up Lorraine when they're breaking up, the phone didn't ring, so Sandra DeNise just said, "My ride's here, I gotta go".
I'm sure technical difficulties happen all the time during the run of any show, but I have to say, I was really impressed with the way the actors did some quick thinking on their feet to make up for it.
Updated On: 8/9/07 at 07:40 PM
Altarboy08
Swing Joined: 6/16/07
#1469New SF Gyp starts 8/10
Posted: 8/10/07 at 4:57am
and John Hickman was amazing with all his roles tonight! The gray hair makes him even more adorable.
#1470Brandon Mattheius (and others) @ Upright Cabaret
Posted: 8/10/07 at 10:56am
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#1471Brandon Mattheius (and others) @ Upright Cabaret
Posted: 8/10/07 at 5:18pm
Thanks for the news.
Everybody is invited for my celebration to the induction of the BWW Hall of Broadway Legends :P
#1472Jenny Lee Ramos
Posted: 8/11/07 at 4:07am
Got a new myspace :P
http://tinyurl.com/225swy
Updated On: 8/12/07 at 04:07 AM
mpw607
Stand-by Joined: 10/6/05
#1473San Francisco Update please
Posted: 8/11/07 at 6:15pm
I'll be in San Francisco for a few days in early October. I've just looked at the Curran website, which says the run is extended to 30 September (only). Has any one got inside information if there's going to be a further extension? If so what is ticket availability normally like?
Having seen the Broadway production twice just after opening in 2005,I hope it won't be a disappointment. Some people say "never go back."
Thanks in advance for any information.
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#1474San Francisco Update please
Posted: 8/11/07 at 6:24pm
The only thing I've heard is that the Las Vegas cast is going to be replacing the SF/Chicago cast after they leave. This was based off what was posted on the equity casting notices. And it's possible since according to Jennifer Namo's blog from a few weeks ago, they were in the final calls for the Vegas production. I have a feeling that the cast is finalized, and everyone has been notified. However, it was posted earlier in the thread that the Vegas cast isn't coming to SF until November. But nothing is confirmed, it's all just things people overheard.
Updated On: 8/11/07 at 06:24 PM
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