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Producer:
Dodger Theatricals, Joseph J Grano, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group
Writer:
Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe
Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is now open at the Prince Edward Theatre, London. Discover the rags-to-rock-to riches tale of four boys working their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights on international pop-stardom. Featuring such hits as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
You know their name and you probably know their songs – even if you’re not aware that they wrote them. The Four Seasons enjoyed an incredible string of hits in the 1960s including “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Rag Doll,” all featuring their unmistakable sound tight doo-woo-inspired harmonies supporting lead singer Frankie Valli’s soaring falsetto vocals. What makes the success of The Four Seasons particularly striking is that they were one of only a hand full of American bands to weather the British invasion that started in 1964. But unlike those English groups – The Beatles, The Rolling Stones - The Four Seasons never sparked a myth or a movement. Eschewing the counterculture and harder rock and roll, this quartet of blue collar, streetwise Jersey Boys performed unabashedly catchy pop tunes that spoke to their own demographic: working class guys and gals trying to make out and make it in an increasingly complicated world.
Mel's night out with the Boys  Oh what a night it will be when you see Jersey Boys! Jersey Boys is by far one of the best musicals in London: you won't be able to take your eyes off the stage and will be begging for the show never to end! (note my clever references!). The theatre is in Soho, one of the liveliest parts of the Capital and I've had a good few nights out there! I'd start off with some French Cuisine, at the Chez Gerard in Rupert Street, then head down to the show. Afterwards, have a few post theatre drinks and then lay your head down in the 5* Courthouse Hotel, which is by far the coolest and most historically interesting hotels in London, not to mention the bar that's now in the prison cells! Book this entire break, including bed, full breakfast, best seats, 3-course, pre-theatre meal, service and VAT, now from £190 per person (based on two people sharing a double room.
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Press Quotes
"This is an utterly wonderful show full of vitality, pace and power." - Daily Express
'A triumph of style, substance, heart and soul - A definite must-see!' (London Lite)
"It's just too good to be true!" - New York Post
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