Jersey Boys: Oh, What a Play!

In the city that never sleeps, lives a musical show that people just can't seem to get enough of. The Tony-award winning musical, Jersey Boys, is a biography of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The play has attracted over 20 million and counting since its debut at the August Wilson Theatre on November 6th, 2005. It's one of the longest running shows on Broadway and from my research, I can see why. The musical is now an international phenomenon with shows all over the U.S. and London.  The musical was such a hit, that in 2014 it became a major motion picture directed by, none other, Clint Eastwood. The Jersey Boys play takes the audience on an unforgettable, legendary journey. It focuses on their formation, their hardships, and nonetheless, their inevitable success. It's almost hard to believe these men are from Jersey!

The musical includes hits such as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man." Their distinct and unique sound made them a worldwide sensation, they were truly remarkable. Unfortunately, like all good things, the group came to an end. As the boys started touring for their sold-out shows, conflicts within the group started to emerge. The group split up in 1977.  However, the musicals portrayal of their greatest time, cannot be overlooked; from the music to the artwork- theres just something about the ambiance that makes you forget what year you're in and makes fans go back for more! With such an impeccably organized production, there is no question as to how the play has gotten so much recognition. Decades later, the legacy lives!

After seeing the play multiple times, I came to realize that it surprisingly attracts people from all different backgrounds and ages. Which made me fall in love with the play even more! The fact that a performance that would generally lure in "an older crowd" (emphasis on the quotes)  gets a varietal demographic, is astonishing and after speaking with a couple of people, they either have visited more than once or will plan on it in the future.

In comparison to the movie, the play seems to be in favor of most and I certainly agree. The liveliness and realistic feel of the show is unsurpassable. It is absolutely no surprise that it is one of the most talked about shows on Broadway.
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