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#2202

Tampa Bay TV appearance

Posted: 2/26/08 at 11:03pm

https://tinyurl.com/266ad2

The URL forwards to MyFox Tampa Bay.

I'm so glad Chris Jones finally SAID they have on-stage cameras.

And the reporter said Steve Gouveia's surname right! Tampa Bay TV appearance
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#2204

Tampa Bay TV appearance

Posted: 2/27/08 at 1:34pm

Wasn't the Chicago company always intended to be an open-ended run? I could be wrong but it seemed like that was the intention.
#2205

Tampa Bay TV appearance

Posted: 2/27/08 at 1:35pm

I think so, but I also get the impression they weren't ready to call it that right away.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#2206

Tampa Bay TV appearance

Posted: 2/27/08 at 1:36pm

I think they were playing coy with that, which was probably a good move considering the dip in sales when they announced the long SF extension instead of dribbling out more tickets gradually.
'"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
#2208

JB in Chicago now open-ended, but I thought it always was

Posted: 2/27/08 at 2:00pm

I think they were playing coy with that, which was probably a good move considering the dip in sales when they announced the long SF extension instead of dribbling out more tickets gradually.

Oh yeah that. They really didn't handle that well because there was always that sence of urgency to see the the show because people knew it was leaving soon. But once they announce the 5/6 month extension when they were bringing in the SF/Chicago cast that urgency was lost and people thought they could wait until later. And they did because I think, in both runs, the final couple of weeks ended up being sold out.

But anyway, not everyone is happy about the announcement.
http://www.timeout.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/?p=3733
But after reading it, I can see why he feels that way.

Updated On: 2/27/08 at 02:00 PM

#2210

JB in Chicago now open-ended, but I thought it always was

Posted: 2/29/08 at 12:43am

LOL. That picture is great. Thanks for posting that up.

But on to another subject, if you check Jeremy's calandar on his site then you'll notice that he'll be on vacation this weekend before his final week with the Chicago cast, his last show being the 9th.

And I know that it's coming up on a year since the Chicago cast was formed. I wonder if people are going to start thinking about staying or moving on.

Updated On: 2/29/08 at 12:43 AM

#2214

Chicago cast this week

Posted: 3/7/08 at 8:19pm

Hey guys....So I am on my spring break this week and I have seen the show several times this week (rush tickets are the best) and wanted to let everyone know that the show and cast are in fantastic shape. I got to see John Michael Dias go on as Frankie Valli and he was great. A much different voice than Jarrod's, he gives a great performance all the same. I am leaving tomorrow so I am seeing the show one more time tonight. Vegas is very lucky to be getting Jeremy. Yay JB Chicago!
#2215

Chicago cast this week

Posted: 3/7/08 at 8:39pm

JMD has a very heavy voice for the role, but I really like it. A really, really solid Frankie. BTW he's not riffing anymore during "Fallen Angel," right? Chicago cast this week He did that the first time I saw him and didn't really do it after that... (I kind of hope it didn't come back.)

Wait, where are you going?! No more JB Chicago posts here?! You're the only one posting anything about Chicago! :)
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#2216

Chicago cast this week

Posted: 3/7/08 at 8:42pm

By this time next week I'll be in the LaSalle Bank theatre! I'm really excited!
#2217

Chicago cast this week

Posted: 3/8/08 at 1:07pm

Please, for the love of God, SOMEONE post about Chicago. ;D
#2218

Chicago cast this week

Posted: 3/8/08 at 2:29pm

The Chicago cast now has their own e-card: http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/ecards/chicago.php

Anyway, Jeremy's last show in Chicago is tomorrow and Bryan McElroy is coming in to replace him. Not sure if he's going to start this coming Tuesday, but I would assume so. And have they found a new female swing to replace Kara Tremel?
#2219

Chicago cast this week

Posted: 3/8/08 at 3:04pm

I would guess that there is a new female swing. On Tuesday when I saw the show a female swing was on. I don't have my playbill on me but it was Tonya something.

JMD does have a heavy voice but he was great in the role. Just not what I am used to from hearing Jarrod a lot. I'm not going anywhere though, haha. I live in Michigan and I was on Spring Break, so I rushed the show like 4 times. Because it's fantastic. And I love the cast. And it is/was Jeremy's last week. That Chicago cast is a fantastic group of people and performers.
#2220

Jeremy's Last Show

Posted: 3/9/08 at 9:53pm

An usher friend of mine was there for Jeremy Kushnier's last show in Chicago this afternoon and she said that it was very sad. He had a solid show and the cast was pretty choked up at the end. They had a hard time singing "Oh, What a Night" and though there were no speeches at the end, Jeremy came out and did an extra bow at the very end. He and his girlfriend were leaving right after the show to go on a short vacation, but the cast and crew had a small champagne gathering on-stage after the show. Chicago JB will miss Jeremy terribly!

In other Chicago related JB news, a movie called "Baby on Board" is filming currently in Chicago and some of the cast/crew showed up to Jersey Boys on Saturday night, including Jerry O'Connell and Heather Graham. They sat in the orchestra level and after the show they went backstage to say hi to the cast and take some pictures.

Updated On: 3/9/08 at 09:53 PM

#2221

Jeremy's Last Show

Posted: 3/9/08 at 10:01pm

On Tuesday when I saw the show a female swing was on. I don't have my playbill on me but it was Tonya something.

Ah, cool. Thanks!

Too bad there was no speech for Jeremy. I was at Steve Gouveia's last show before he went to the Sherry tour and Jarrod did a short speech and EVERYONE on stage was bawling, sniffling, or in between. :)
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#2223

Jeremy's Last Show

Posted: 3/10/08 at 4:47am

fxy2003cmu, thanks for that little account of Jeremy's last show in Chicago. Especially since you're the only person who posts about the Chicago cast.

And I can imagine a certain Tony Bennett song playing in the background of Erich's latest entry. But hope he has a trouble free move to Las Vegas.

Updated On: 3/10/08 at 04:47 AM

#2225

Jersey Boys Tour

Posted: 3/12/08 at 10:57am

Well,
Since Jersey Boys was not part of the Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center's 2008-2009 broadway season annoucement I am wondering what the chances are for Jersey Boys to come to either the National Theater, The Warner Theater or Baltimore's Hippodrome next season? Seems like someone on the east coast should get the show, especially the nation's capitol. I'm just saying. Have a great day everyone.

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