Jersey Boys Coming To QPAC

“Oh, what a night . . a theatrical triumph . . in a class of its own  – Sunday Herald Sun

 “Entertainment with a capital E” – The Sunday Age

  Its heart stopping” – The Herald Sun

“A Five-Star Blockbuster” – Adelaide Advertiser

It was announced today that the world-wide smash hit production of Jersey Boys– The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will open at QPAC in July 2012.

Jersey Boys opened in Melbourne in July 2009 and played for 13 months before transferring to Sydney’s Theatre Royal opening in September 2010 for a 15 month season.  Over 1,000,000 people have seen the show in Melbourne and Sydney and over 14 million around the world. 

	Stephen Mahy, Bobby Fox, Ben Mingay & Glaston Toft. PHOTO/Brian Geach
	Bobby Fox, Stephen Mahy, Scott Johnson and Glaston Toft. PHOTO/Jeff Busby
	Lisa Adam, Katherine Rodrigues and Verity Hunt-Ballard. PHOTO/Jeff Busby

Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is the story of how four blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop sensations of all time.

Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi joined forces to become The Four Seasons, writing their own hits and developing their unique sound to sell over 175 million records before they were 30!

Broadway Producer, Michael David, fromDodger Theatricals said – “We are thrilled to bring Jersey Boys to Brisbane.  This story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons has captivated nearly 14 million fans in productions worldwide, and now it is our fondest hope that Brisbane will embrace Jersey Boys in the same way. "

"The show is chock full of classic Four Seasons showstopping songs and a story that is all the more riveting because it’s true. With an extraordinary cast, we believe Jersey Boys will engage theatregoers and send them dancing out of the Lyric Theatre! "

"The remarkable partnership of Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio indelibly sealed by a handshake agreement over 40 years ago will resonate with Brisbane audiences who will identify with the importance of honour and integrity in this touching tribute to the power of loyalty between friends.”

Jersey Boys features 20 Four Seasons hit songs including “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Rag Doll”, “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”.

Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, choreography by Sergio Trujillo and directed by two-time Tony Award winner, Des McAnuff, Jersey Boys – The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons won four 2006 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2009.

In Australia Jersey Boys won two Helpmann Awards being Best Musical and Best Music Direction of a Musical and seven Victorian Green Room Awards.  The Jersey Boys Original Cast Recording also received a 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album.

Producer, Rodney Rigby said “We are delighted to announce the Brisbane season of Jersey Boys.  Brisbane will join Broadway, London, Las Vegas, and the U.S. National tours in hosting this blockbuster hit musical. Queensland — have we got a story for you!”

“Jersey Boys is a great theatrical event with enormous universal appeal” said Paul Dainty, Producer.  “A true story about four guys who rose to fame creating some of the best loved music ever heard is the reason why Jersey Boys is such an international hit”.

Jersey Boys will feature the performances of Dion Bilios as Frankie Valli, Declan Egan as Bob Gaudio, Anthony Harkin as Tommy DeVito, and Glaston Toft as Nick Massi – The Four Seasons.