Young ends Jersey Boys run on Nov. 21

Didn't see any threads on this...
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/112100.html

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Updated On: 10/22/07 at 02:19 PM

Right...if you read the article, it says that he'll give his last performance before Thanksgiving, and that the likely date of departure will be 11/21.
So do we think Longoria will be bumped up to full time?
Will Hoff and Spencer be exiting soon also?

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Oops..I wasn't insinuating that you didn't read the article.

What about a 4/4 split for Frankie. If there was ever a role that demanded it, this could be it. Could one of the tour Frankies be bumped to Broadway? Hmmm.

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As Lizzie said, this has been mentioned in other threads before :).

I'd love to see Travis Cloer or Jarrod take over. I've never Travis as Frankie, but have heard his demo (and him sing "Candy Girl" live, which was a-freakin-mazing), and have only seen clips of Jarrod, but I really think that either one of them would be wonderful. Michael is great as Joey, and though I hate to say it, not the best Frankie.

Also keep in mind that should JLY miss a day, a day is added on to his departure. If he misses two days between then and now, his last show will be on the 23rd.

Travis is an amazing Frankie I hope he is the alternate. I really want to see Jarrod's Frankie. Popular_Elphie, I completely agree with you about Michael, as much as I love him.

My question...why is he leaving on a Wednesday? Seems odd to exit a role midweek that he's been playing for over two years. ::shrugs:: I am sure there is a reason. But it shouldn't matter when you leave anyway. A last day is a last day. It's incredible how long he's been with the show, good for him!

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I believe he is leaving midweek because he was contracted to do however many shows. That is why if he misses a show he won't be done the 21st... It just happened to fall on a Wednesday. I bet it was originally for a Sunday but I know it was the 20th until a month or so ago when he missed a performance and it got pushed back until the 21st. That is what would make the most sense to me but that is just speculation...

Those who have tickets on the 21st... keep your fingers crossed he stays healthy the next month....

Hey Nealb1-

Where did you get tickets? Telecharge is sold out for the 21st... I would love to be there? Where/How did you get yours?

Any other suggestions from anyone else??? I will probably go another time before the 21st to see that original 4 before JLY leaves...

Thanks!

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=946738

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There are three "lines" for Jersey Boys tix at the August Wilson.
1. Box office for regular and advance sale
2. "Cancellation" seat line
3. SRO, standing room only line
Any of these lines can get you into the theatre, but the last two are for patrons that can afford to wait for hours to have a chance to purchase tix at a reduced price. Premium $375 (with tax) seats can be purchased at the regular box office.

At the theatre across the street showing Hairspray, they had a little "bingo" type lottery for their SRO, rush and cancellation tickets, which made for a huge mob scene, but for Jersey Boys, it was much subdued.

I promised John Lloyd Young I'd see him perform, but did not know he was leaving in about a month. I told him I'd still watch Jersey Boys in NYC, in addition to following his further career exploits. What a classy person who really cares for his fans! He'll definitely be missed!

Question for those who know...

JLY performs all performances but Wed. and Sat. mat.?? Correct?

So, if I wanted to see him before he leaves (as long as he isn't sick or out for another last minute reason) I should be fine with getting a ticket for any performance between now and 11/21 except for these two?

Let me know?

THANKS!

Updated On: 10/23/07 at 05:14 PM

Hi PRFRM20,
If you want to see JLY in Jersey Boys, you should try to see him anytime from now until Nov.21st. He does not do Matinee on Wednesday and Saturdays. So you should be able to catch him if you avoid the matinee performances.

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