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Overview
Synopsis
Jersey Boys is the inspiring rags-to-riches tale of The Four Seasons. When Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi met, they were just four New Jersey teens singing together under street lamps, scraping for gigs and money in their working-class neighborhood. As the quartet rises to international stardom, they celebrate the highs and endure the lows that come hand-in-hand with fame. Each member of the group takes a turn narrating events, illustrating how a ragtag group of guys from New Jersey -- and their decades-long friendships -- became music history. Jersey Boys is a smash hit that showcases The Four Seasons most iconic hits and reveals the inspiring tale behind the music.
Show Information
- Book
- Marshall Brickman , Rick Elice
- Music
- Bob Gaudio
- Lyrics
- Bob Crewe
- Conceived By
- Bob Gaudio
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2005
- Genres
- Historical/Biographical, Jukebox/Revue
- Settings
- Multiple Settings
- Time & Place
- 1950s to early 2000s, Various locations, especially around New Jersey
- Cast Size
- medium
- Orchestra Size
- Rock Combo
- Dancing
- Musical Staging
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
- Ideal For
- College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Male Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Male |
Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor |
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Featured |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
ACT ONE
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“Ces soirées-là (Oh What a Night) - Paris, 2000” - French Rap Star Yannick and Backup Group
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“Silhouettes” - Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito, and Frankie Valli
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“You’re the Apple of My Eye” - Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Nick DeVito
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“I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” - Frankie Valli
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“Earth Angel” - Tommy DeVito and Full Company
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“A Sunday Kind of Love” - Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Nick’s Date
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“My Mother’s Eyes” - Frankie Valli
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“I Go Ape” - The Four Lovers
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“(Who Wears) Short Shorts” - The Royal Teens
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“I’m in the Mood for Love” / “Moody’s Mood for Love” - Frankie Valli
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“Cry for Me” - Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi
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“An Angel Cried” - Hal Miller and the Rays
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“I Still Care” - Miss Frankie Nolan and the Romans
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“Trance” - Billy Dixon and the Topix
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“Sherry” - The Four Seasons
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“Big Girls Don’t Cry” - The Four Seasons
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“Walk Like a Man” - The Four Seasons
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“December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” - Bob Gaudio and Full Company
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“My Boyfriend’s Back” - The Angels
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“My Eyes Adored You” - Frankie Valli, Mary Delgado, and The Four Seasons
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“Dawn (Go Away)” - The Four Seasons
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“Walk Like a Man (Reprise)” - Full Company
ACT TWO
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“Big Man in Town” - The Four Seasons
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“Beggin’” - The Four Seasons
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“Stay” - Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli and Nick Massi
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“Let’s Hang On! (To What We’ve Got)” - Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli
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“Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me”) - Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
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“Bye Bye Baby” - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
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“C’Mon Marianne” - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
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“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” - Frankie Valli
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“Working My Way Back to You” - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
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“Fallen Angel” - Frankie Valli
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“Rag Doll” - The Four Seasons
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“Who Loves You” - The Four Seasons and Full Company
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“December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) Reprise” - The Four Seasons and Full Company
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
Arrangement of music, often based in chords, that supports the melody.
A musical that features hit songs of a popular music group or genre.
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