The Jersey Boys Tour Thread- Page 82
The Jersey Boys Tour Thread
#2025Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 4:01am
Oh MY GOD. I have never enjoyed this cast so much and I'm so glad I rushed. I wouldn't have normally rushed for something so insane (being in line for 8 hours messes with your mind), but it made sense especially since I didn't rush the first two "closings."
The laughter for Mika's entrance was INSANE. Rick was close to losing it. I wonder if the newbies even could hear Jonathan Hadley. 
Speaking of newbies, the crowd was a nice mix of die-hards and first-timers. I love the gasp at "Joe Pesci. Yeah, that Joe Pesci." The crowd overall was VERY good. Big laughs, lots of applause, and didn't sing along or talk!
Re: Vegas editing, the dialogue seemed faster -- but not rushed. I noticed a lot of the argument scenes seemed to have people talking over people, but not to the point where you didn't understand what they were saying. Shaves off a few seconds without a major loss, I guess.
It's only been a few hours, but I miss the Jersey Boys experience. I really do. But it's better for the wallet that it's not the next Phantom.
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mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#2026Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 4:07am
Yeah great last audience. They ate everything up. Glancing around I noticed alot of people crying during "Fallen Angel" and couples start holding each other's hand and glancing at each other as they mouthed the words to "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You". Man that was a mushy statement.
Even though they weren't here long, I'll miss seeing this cast on stage. But for sure I'm going to miss having the show in the San Francisco.
By the way Taylor blogged. Not much going on but he shows off some art work.
Quickie: Santa Klau
Updated On: 12/31/07 at 04:07 AM
#2027Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 4:08am
I like how part of that speech balloon has been blurred out, too.
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BuRBaN
Understudy Joined: 9/11/05
#2028Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 4:40am
I love them. Man, this last cast was incredibly sweet, talented, and all around great people. I might just need to catch them in Vegas sometime down the line.
(and Andrew and Jonathan with the tour-- cause they're huge love hugs).
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#2029Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 5:01amI'm sure alot of people are thinking about making a quick trip to Vegas in the future to see the Vegas cast. I know I would. I want to see how Erich, Jeremy, and John Altieri, work with their new cast. Actually if I could I'd go try to hit up all the other companies to see if the dynamics changed with this little shuffle. Updated On: 12/31/07 at 05:01 AM
BuRBaN
Understudy Joined: 9/11/05
#2030Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 3:37pmWell, everything is changing so much.. the tour we know is now a whole new group-- with the exception of what.. 6 people? It will be nice to see fresh new faces though.
#2031Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 3:42pm
Yeah, it's kind of funny to look at what's changed in a year:
Deven May (gone soon?)
Erich Bergen (going to Vegas)
Michael Ingersoll (Chicago)
Christopher Kale Jones
John Altieri (Vegas)
Joseph Siravo
Miles Aubrey
Erik Bates
Sandra DeNise (gone)
Jennifer Evans
Rick Faugno (Vegas)
Eric Gutman (Broadway)
Nathan Klau
Brandon Matthieus
Jackie Seiden (gone)
Jarrod Spector (Chicago)
Taylor Sternberg
Melissa Strom (on extended leave)
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#2032Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 4:39pmHmmm, is Joe Sirvano leaving soon too?? At least, that's what I hear.
BuRBaN
Understudy Joined: 9/11/05
#2033Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 4:41pm
We should make a "super company."
Like Fantasy Football, but with Jersey Boys. Haha. Mmmm....
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#2034Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 5:18pm
Looking at the list Lizzie put up, the tour cast has changed alot from the original members over the year. I don't even think the Broadway cast has gone through that many changes yet. And the Chicago cast has only had 3 changes, 4 once Jeremy leaves in March,
We should make a "super company."
Like Fantasy Football, but with Jersey Boys. Haha. Mmmm....
I have a feeling some of us have already been thinking about who they'd have in their "super company."
And on another note, today is Erich last show with the tour, and his birthday. So Happy Birthday Erich, and enjoy the break you're getting, if you're getting one, before you start up again with the Vegas cast.
Updated On: 12/31/07 at 05:18 PM
#2035Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 12/31/07 at 10:26pm
The OBC stayed intact for a long time, especially when you add on the time that most of the cast spent with the show in La Jolla.
I heard Nathan Klau is on as Bob Crewe tonight. I'd love to see THAT.
Happy birthday, Erich! You're welcome back in this thread anytime.
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Updated On: 12/31/07 at 10:26 PM
BWNUT
Featured Actor Joined: 9/26/07
#2036Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 1/1/08 at 6:09pm
Just in case you're interested, saw Nathan as Crewe in Costa Mesa. He started out good, but his Crewe's gayness dissipated gradually as the show progressed. By the end, I had this uncomfortable feeling of watching a straight guy acting gay. He's a lot more convincing and funnier as the 'Come back when you're black" guy.
Updated On: 1/2/08 at 06:09 PM
#2037Last show in SF. Seriously, we aren't getting another cast this time.
Posted: 1/1/08 at 7:54pmI saw the show in Seattle on the 29th. I'm a little confused about when Erich's actual last performance on tour was. I know that the JB blog said that he'd be done on the 31st, but the program handed out at the 5th Avenue Theatre said his final performance was the 30th.
#2038Cast migration
Posted: 1/1/08 at 7:58pmWeird. Maybe we'll have to wait for Taylor's next blog entry. :)
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#2039Eric Updates.
Posted: 1/2/08 at 11:42am
Well, we know Sebastian cut his hair now.
Update from Eric
#2040Eric Updates.
Posted: 1/2/08 at 6:16pmPictures! Pictures, please!
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#2041Eric Updates.
Posted: 1/2/08 at 7:34pmI'm going to see the Chicago cast in March--so excited I can't even describe it!
mll85
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/06
#2042Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/3/08 at 9:32pm
Personally, I sometimes enjoy shows where understudies get to go on. But then again I've seen Jersey Boys alot.
You never know which Jersey Boy is going to be which at the 5th Avenue
#2043Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/3/08 at 9:36pm
If for understandable reasons he can’t perform it every night, she suggests the producers and presenters do what they do in opera companies, and have Gold Cast Nights, Silver Cast Nights, etc. And charge accordingly for tickets.
Errm, yeah, and if you can't perform it "every night," you're like all the other Frankies out there anyway...
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Stand-by Joined: 9/19/06
#2044Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/3/08 at 10:01pmHowever, for the first year JLY did eight shows a week, for quite some time.
#2045Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/3/08 at 10:07pmAnd then they found out the hard way they needed an alternate. (Poor JLY.)
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#2046Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/4/08 at 12:45am
Geez. And I thought they announced that Gutman was going to Broadway on his last day.
Jonathan and Andrew's first show is tomorrow, right?
I hope it goes well. =)
#2047Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/4/08 at 12:47am
Yep, they start tomorrow!
Hey, how come on the Jersey Boys official tour site under Nate Klau's name it now says "Ralph Knuckles and others"? I guess Knuckles has a real first name now, although why they knocked out Billy Dixon's name when he has more to do is a little weird.
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#2048Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/4/08 at 12:54am
LOL.
But I really do hope it goes well for them. It just seems to me that people over there aren't really paying close attention to the playbill. At least, in Eric's case.
So I hope they don't flip out and have a fit when those two go on tomorrow.
I could be wrong though...
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Stand-by Joined: 9/19/06
#2049Looks like some folks are complaning in Seattle about getting understudies
Posted: 1/4/08 at 2:17am
====And then they found out the hard way they needed an alternate. (Poor JLY.)=======
With his nice, shiny, silver, spinning consolation prize, I think JLY's the last person we should be feeling sorry for.
Updated On: 1/4/08 at 02:17 AM
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