Merritt Norris
Photography Courtesy of ZACH Theatre
From The Streets Of Jersey To The Heart Of Austin, Watch As The Iconic Story Of Four Musical Boys’ Journey To Fame Unfolds On Stage At ZACH’s Topfer Theatre.
Now, through March 2, catch one of New York’s most beloved Broadway musicals, Jersey Boys, directed and choreographed by Associate Art Director Cassie Abate and with musical direction by Allen Robertson.
Untold Stories Behind Chart-Topping Hits
This four-time Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of four working-class kids from Jersey who rose from the streets to become a rock ‘n’ roll band like no other. In Jersey Boys, Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons share their stories on making it in the music industry during the 1960s. Filled with iconic hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” the show takes audiences behind the making of the music, revealing triumphs and challenges that shaped their journey and made music history.
Members of the group encountered run-ins with the law and concealed complications but flew under the radar of the public eye and took the charts by storm. They may not have ever surpassed a level of stardom equivalent to the Beatles, yet their legacy is legendary. The play narrates the perspectives of each band member’s memories, revealing the personal highs and lows of the band’s upbringing, rise to fame and eventual downfall.
Bringing Broadway to ZACH Theatre in Austin
The original Jersey Boys, written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and featuring music by Bob Gaudio, premiered in 2004 at La Jolla Playhouse. It quickly became a sensation and went on to play in cities including New York, Chicago, London and across the United States on its National Tour.
The ZACH Theatre at Topfer’s casting includes Nick Anastasia as Frankie Valli; Matt Michael as Tommy DeVito; Brendan McGrady as Nick Massi; Keith Gruber as Bob Gaudio; Ryan Everett Wood as Bob Crewe/Ensemble; David Kroll as Gyp DeCarlo/Ensemble; Tracey Jai Edwards as Mary Delgado; Catherine Roddey as Francine Valli; Christina Austin-Lopez as Lorraine; Connor Bailey and Damon McToy as Ensemble; with Abigail Storm, Jacob Canderozzi and Will Mallick as Swings.
The Best Seats in Town
Tickets are available at ZACH’s box office starting at $25, at zachtheatre.org or by phone at 512-476-0541.
