Jersey Boys cast announced
The cast of the hit West End and Broadway production of Jersey Boys has been announced ahead of its arrival in Wolverhampton next year.
Jersey Boys is to take to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre in August 2018 and will welcome a host of theatre stars including Michael Watson who plays lead Frankie Valli after appearing in the West End.
Simon Bailey will be Tommy De Vito, Declan Egan will be Bob Gaudio and Lewis Griffiths will be Nick Massi.
Michael, Simon, Declan and Lewis have all previously performed their roles in the show to great acclaim: Michael and Simon in the West End, Declan in the West End and Australia, and Lewis in the first UK and Ireland tour. Dayle Hodge will also return to the production to play Frankie Valli at certain performances.
The cast also includes Joel Elferink as Bob Crewe, James Alexander Gibbs as Joey, Mark Heenehan as Gyp DeCarlo, Karl James-Wilson as Norm Waxman, Arnold Mabhena as Barry Belson, Phoebe May Newman as Francine, Olive Robinson as Lorraine, James Winter as Hank Majewski and Tara Young as Mary Delgado. Completing the cast will be Peter Nash, Dan O’Brien, Stephen O’Riain and Amy Thiroff.
Press & PR manager at the Grand Theatre, Scott Bird said: “The return of Jersey Boys is hugely exciting for the theatre, with tickets already flying out of the Box Office.
"We can’t wait to see some familiar faces return and welcome some new ones, all of whom have a long-standing association with the show and will ensure a great night out at the Grand Theatre.”
Jersey Boys tells the remarkable true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom from the wrong side of the tracks.
These four boys from New Jersey became one of the most successful bands in pop history, were inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they turned 30.
The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, December, 1963 (Oh What a Night), Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.
Jersey Boys first opened in London at the Prince Edward Theatre on 18 March 2008 and moved to the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2014.
The Olivier Award-winning West End production closed on Sunday, March 26 2017 following nine years in London.
The first UK & Ireland tour of the show was a record-breaking success and ran for 18 months, from September 4 2014 to March 5 2016.
The production at The Grand runs from Tuesday, August 28 to Saturday, September 8 2018.
Evening performances begin at 7.30pm. There are also matinee performances from 2.30pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Tickets cost from £22.50.
For more information, call 01902 42 92 12 or visit grandtheatre.co.uk.
