Archive for April 15th, 2010
“Jersey Boys” Is Suing and Being Sued
The hit musical “Jersey Boys” has been the subject of a copyright infringement/co-owner lawsuit, as previously discussed here and here.
Changing hats from being the defendant in a copyright infringement suit to “singing the tune” of the plaintiff, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, and the playwrights of the musical “Jersey Boys” filed suit against “The Boys in Concert” tour, alleging similarity of songs, stage elements, and logos.
According to news reports, the plaintiffs are seeking an injunction against further performances of The Boys, $150,000 US for each of 10 songs from Jersey Boys used in the show, and additional unspecified damages.
Jersey Boys National Tour Update
Here is the latest update on Jersey Boys national tour 2010-2011:
Up Next & Currently on Sale:
• Buffalo, NY at Sheas Performing Arts Center: April 21 – May 9, 2010
• Providence, RI at Providence Performing Arts Center: May 12 – June 6, 2010
• Indianapolis, IN at Murat Theatre: June 9 – July 3, 2010
• Des Moines, IA at Des Moines Civic Center: July 7-25, 2010
• Louisville, KY at Whitney Hall: July 28-August 15, 2010
New Engagements:
• Austin, TX at Bass Performance Hall: August 18-September 5, 2010. On sale April 22.
• San Antonio, TX at The Majestic Theatre: September 8-26, 2010. On sale April 30.
• Philadelphia, PA at The Forrest Theatre: September 30-December 12, 2010. On sale May 9.
• Miami, FL: Adrienne Arsht Center — March 2-20, 2011
• Tampa, FL: David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts — March 23-April 17, 2011
• Minneapolis, MN: Orpheum Theatre — April 21-May 8, 2011
• St. Louis, MO: Fox Theatre — May 11-29, 2011
Look here for more updates.