American Idol winner Taylor Hicks attended Jersey Boys at Paris Las Vegas on Sunday, August 12. After the show, Hicks headed backstage to congratulate the cast on a great show and stayed for a cast photo.
Taylor Hicks Visited Jersey Boys Las Vegas
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Jersey Boys Las Vegas
Jersey Boys is the #1 Rated Show in Las Vegas and the “Must see show of the year!” according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Jersey Boys Las Vegas named as “Best Classic Production Show” by Las Vegas Weekly. The musical phenomenon Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Jersey Boys is currently performing in a new home Le Theatre Des Arts Paris Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. In 2008 the show opened at the Palazzo. After a successful run, the four blue-collar kids packed their bags, hit the road and headed west to Paris Las Vegas. “Jersey Boys” opened at its new location in March.
For those who haven’t seen it, “Jersey Boys” takes audiences into the lives of Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Bob Gaudio and their rise to stardom as The Four Seasons. Their captivating journey is told through the sensational cast and the band’s hit songs like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh, What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
At the Paris Las Vegas, the show features a slightly bigger stage and a more intimate theater experience than the Palazzo did for both the performers and the audience.
“There isn’t a balcony there so it feels just like one big orchestra section. The crowds have been great, and we can hear them a lot better on stage, which is nice for us,” said Graham Fenton who performs as Valli.
He started performing as an understudy with the Vegas cast when the show opened. From there he was promoted to performing as an alternate for the role of Valli in the touring version of “Jersey Boys.” He rejoined the Vegas cast in September 2011 in his current role.
Fenton said that playing the part of a famous artist who’s still living was both “daunting and intimidating at first.” For his audition he had to sing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” while Valli and Guadio sat about 10 feet away from him watching and listening to his performance.
Jersey Boys were welcomed to Paris Las Vegas in an exciting ceremony on February 23, 2012. Upon the cast’s arrival, they were greeted by president of Paris Las Vegas David Hoenemeyer and were surprised with a special “flash mob” to “Oh What a Night” by Paris employees.
Jersey Boys Stars arrived at Paris Las Vegas on Thursday, February 23 morning and were officially welcomed, greeted by employees of Paris Las Vegas performing a special “flash mob” to “Oh What a Night.”
Upon exiting they were greeted by David Hoenemeyer (Regional President, Paris Las Vegas) who officially welcomed them to their new home. Seeing that David is a native of New Jersey, Jersey Boys saw it only appropriate to make him an honorary “fifth season” and give him his very own (and original) “Sherry” jacket.
Jersey Boys arrive at Paris Las Vegas in a vintage 1959 red Cadillac Convertible
Jersey Boys from left - Jeff Leibow, Rob Marnell, Graham Fenton and Deven May
Graham Fenton, Jeff Leibow, Rob Marnell and Deven May
Deven May, Graham Fenton, David Hoenemeyer, Jeff Leibow and Rob Marnell
Deven May, Jeff Leibow, Rob Marnell and Graham Fenton
Deven May, Graham Fenton, David Hoenemeyer, Jeff Leibow and Rob Marnell
David Hoenemeyer, Rob Marnell and Graham Fenton
A flash mob greets the Jersey Boys at Paris Las Vegas
Jersey Boys Musical will begin performances at Le Theatre Des Arts – Paris Hotel on March 6, tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and includes such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Oh, What a Night” and many more.