(Vero Beach, FL) Riverside Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director/CEO Allen D. Cornell and Managing Director/COO Jon R. Moses, presents the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical, Jersey Boys. Sponsored by Bill & Eva Gurley, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa, and Riverside Theatre’s Patron Producers Group, Jersey Boys plays the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre from January 2-28, 2024.
Long before Bruce Springsteen became “The Boss,” a singing quartet from the streets of Belleville, New Jersey set the world on fire with a unique sound that set them apart from other singing groups. The Four Seasons, comprised of Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi, became one of the best selling recording artists of the early and mid-1960s. With Valli’s soaring falsetto, the group had a string of more that 25 hits over a five-year period that began with “Sherry” in 1962. While their style of music fell out of fashion in the late 60s, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons expereinced a musical resurgance in the mid-70s with hits songs “Who Loves You,” “December, 1963 (Oh Waht A Night),” and “My Eyes Adored You.”
Jersey Boys that tells the story of these four blue-collar kids from gritty and humble beginnings who achieved worldwide acclaim, selling millions of albums, sold out performances, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Filled with iconic hit songs like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like a Man,” and many more, Jersey Boys showcases a 40-year friendship with perfect harmonies on stage, but challenging offstage relationships.
Jersey Boys premiered at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego in October 2004 and ran through January 2005. It opened on Broadway in October 2005 and closed in January 2017 after 4,642 performances. It won four Tony Awards including Best Musical. At its closing, Jersey Boys was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history.
Riverside Theatre’s production of Jersey Boys is Directed by Gayle Seay with Aaron DeJesus as Assistant Director and stars Trevor James (Frankie Valli), Brent Diroma (Tommy DeVito), Danny McHugh (Bob Gaudio), and Jason Michael Evans (Nick Massi).
The cast includes: Sarah Ellis (Lorriane), Megan Elyse Fulmer (Mary Delgado), Brain Golub (Bob Crewe), Emilee Hassanzadeh (Francine), Logan Marks (Joe Pesci), Xavier McKinnon (French Rapper), Collin Milfort (Hal Miller), Christopher Schmidt (Gyp Decarlo) and Ryan Williams (Norm Waxman). The ensemble cast members include: Blake Burgess, Erik Keiser, Ashley Klinger, Donna Louden, Kyle Southern and Victor Tracey.
The production team includes: Michael Kaish (Musical Director), Christopher D. Littlefield (Associate Music Director), Peter Barbieri (Scenic Design), Pedro Guevara (Assistant Scenic Design), Brad Musgrove (Costume Design), Julie Duro (Lighting Design), Craig Beyrooti (Sound Design), with Mark Johnson (Production Stage Manager), Amy M. Bertacini (Assistant Stage Manager) and Lydia Runge (Assistant Stage Manager). Casting was done in New York City by The Wojcik Casting Team.
Jersey Boys performs January 2-28, 2024 on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre. Tickets start at $45. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com.
Performances are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm; with matinees on Wednesdays, select Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm.
Performance Schedule:
January 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, & 25 @ 7:30pm
January 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27 & 28 @ 2pm
January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 @ 8pm
Jersey Boys is sponsored Bill & Eva Gurley, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa and by Riverside Theatre’s Patron Producer’s Group: Brad & Fran Anderson, Lois Appleby, Linda Aronberg, Anita Astrachan*, Carol Atkinson, Barbara Baldwin, David & Cynthia Bardes, Paul & Jayne Becker, Sam & Susie Bell, Dick & Sue Bergeman, Ted & Debbie Berghorst, Jerry & Anne Blatherwick, Peter & Susie Brinckerhoff, Camille Broadbent, Laura Buck, Tim & Carol Buhl, Tony & Joyce Caldarone, Bill & Karen Campbell, Don & Rose Ciampa, Dottie Currie, Don & Vicky DeMuth, John & Ann Dillon, Sue Dobbs, VJ & Veronica Dowling, Ed & Susie Forst, Bill & Laura Frick, Michael & Mary Fuller, Bob & Wheatie Gibb, Darby Glenn & Patsy Malone, Jennifer Grant, Herb & Anne Gullquist, Bill & Eva Gurley, Duke & Gael Habernickel, Dick* & Rosemary Haverland, Calvin & Sally Hills, Joan & Michael Hoben, Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa, Pete Justi, Dave & Barb Kaytes, John & Pam Kean, Judy & Lou LaFage, Bill & Joy Lane, Betty MacMillan, Jim Marver & Shirin Kaufman, Marilyn McConnell, Ray & Sonia McGowan, Mike & Sandy McManus, Brooke Megrue, Ted & Dawn Michael, Sheridan Morris, Bobbie Olsen, Don & Connie Patterson, Pat & Ed Pavlish, Michael Pierce, Constance Pitcher, Helen Post, Ted & Carol Price, John & Barbara Reed, Bill & Peg Regan, Michael & Anne Rhoads, Bob & Karen Ritter, Dick & Janet Ritzel, John Roberts & Juli Blunt, Mary & Randy Rogers, Sandy & Randy Rolf, Ron & Nancy Rosner, Cindy & Hunt Rounsavall, Van Schreiber, Virginia & Warren Schwerin, Ned & Emily Sherwood, Dick & Nancy Shoemate, Anna Bain Slater, Joe & Mary Alice Smith, Stephanie Bennett-Smith, Charlotte Stifel, Bill & Carolyn Stutt, Doug & Dhuanne Tansill, John & Tobey Taylor, Sue & Charlie Thomas, Marge Turley, Willem & Marion de Vogel, Steve & Anne Warhover, Heidemarie S. Waxlax, Lorne Waxlax, Pat & Carol Welsh, Liz & Ken Whitney, Gail Williams *Deceased
Riverside Theatre is located at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963. Riverside Theatre programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Riverside Theatre is a member of the Cultural Council of Indian River County, the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, and the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce.