In honor of Jersey Boys‘ 10th Anniversary, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite Frankie Valli’s on Broadway:
4. Michael Longoria
3. Ryan Molloy
2. Jarrod Spector
1. John Lloyd Young
The Lion King Reigns On Broadway
The Lion King became the third-longest running Broadway show in history earlier this week. This production has run for 18 years and has played over 7,486 performances.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Welcomes Broadway Lineup
Cast members of The Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, The King and I, On Your Feet! and Something Rotten! will perform during the first hour of NBC’s broadcast of the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. School of Rock will be jamming out later on in the broadcast. Make sure to tune in at 9 a.m on Nov. 26.
We Just Can’t WAITress
A casting update has been announced for Waitress: A New Musical starring Tony Award-winning actress Jessie Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical). The cast includes Eric Anderson (South Pacific, Kinky Boots, Rocky, The Last Ship) as Cal, Christopher Fitzgerald (An Act of God, Chicago, Young Frankenstein, Finian’s Rainbow) as Ogie, Drew Gehling (Jersey Boys, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) as Dr. Pomatter, Kimiko Glenn (“Orange Is The New Black,” Spring Awakening, Love’s Labour’s Lost) as Dawn, Dakin Matthews (The Audience Rocky, The Best Man) as Joe and Keala Settle (LES MISERABLES, Hands On A Hard Body) as Becky. This production will begin previews on March 25, 2016 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
On Your Feet! opens on Broadway
The musical based on the story of Grammy Award winners Emilio and Gloria Estefan opens tonight at the Marquis Theatre. Check back here for review updates!
You’re Just Too Good To Be True, Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys celebrates 10 years on Broadway, tomorrow! This production has played over 4,140 performances and is the 12th longest-running Broadway show in history. Check out an interview on TODAY with Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio!
On Your Feet! Begins Previews
The new musical based on the life story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan began previews on Monday. On Your Feet! stars Broadway newcomer Ana Villafañe. The production is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray), choreographed by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis) with an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris. On Your Feet! opens on Nov. 5, 2015.
The Fiddler on The Roof Box Office Opens Today
Sunrise, sunset, the box office at The Broadway Theatre opens today at 10am. In honor of Fiddler on The Roof’s 50th Anniversary, the box office will be selling seats to select performances for $50. Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office in order to receive the special offer.
Bob Saget Joins Hand To God
Saget will be returning to Broadway as Pastor Greg in Hand To God. He will be replacing current cast member Marc Kudisch starting on Nov. 3, 2015. This Tony-nominated play will close its Broadway curtain on Jan. 3, 2016, after which it will transfer to London’s West End. Casting has not been announced for the West End production.
A New King Will Reign in Hamilton
Tony Award-nominee Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon) will step into the role of King George III from Oct. 27- Nov. 29 while Tony Award-nominee Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening) works on his HBO series. Groff plans on returning to the role after this hiatus.
Now You (Really) Just Can’t Wait To Be King
Disney Theatrical is holding open call auditions around the country for Aladdin and The Lion King on Broadway. Casting is seeking dancers, singer and children of all cultural backgrounds. Check here to see where auditions will be happening.
HALEY DORAN 