August 25, 2012
Jersey Boys Musical in London is a standing production at Prince Edward Theatre. Jon Boydon is now in his third year playing tough guy Tommy DeVito in the Olivier Award-winning West End production of Jersey Boys. A veteran of We Will Rock You, Boydon, soon to be 36, is now juggling playing a Four Season with the demands of fatherhood to son Deacon, who is 18 months old. Here’s a sneak peek of his Broadway.com interview about keeping the long-running role fresh, family life, and his upcoming gig at London’s100 Club to promote his debut album, Three Four.
Jon Boydon Jersey Boys London
Here is the Sneak Peek of the Jon Boydon’s Interview on Broadway.com:
You’ve done two and a half years in Jersey Boys and counting: You must be very happy there.
At the moment, I’m [signed on] till March 2013, and I did two years on We Will Rock You previously. But, you know, to be in a position where you contemplate staying on for a third year just goes to show the draw that our show has and, for performers, that it has such a rich book. You don’t feel saturated or bored the way you might in another show.
Maybe you’ll become the London equivalent to someone like Howard McGillin, who played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera more than 2,000 times.
Let’s hope we have that long a run [laughs]!
How did the role of Tommy fall into place for you?
Once I started toying with the accent and the voice and the physicality, it all began to make sense—and it helped that I turned up at the audition wearing a good suit!
You’ve clearly developed a rock ‘n’ roll niche for yourself on the West End.
I do seem to have got away with not doing any serious musical theater, though I’m not sure that’s really my thing anyway. I haven’t trained and I don’t have that history of the Les Miz/Phantom/Cameron Mackintosh-musical vocal sound. I just kind of do what I do—a lot of the time with a guitar on my lap! [Laughs.]
Read the complete interview {Via Broadway.com}
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May 18, 2011
Jersey Boys Prince Edward Theatre Sunday performances will start at the later time of 5.00pm from Sunday 5 June, for 13 weeks through to 28 August. Tuesday-Saturday performances will continue at 7.30pm, with Tuesday and Saturday matinees at 3.00pm. Sunday performances will revert to 3.00pm on Sunday 4 September. The international multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys at London GL announced the change in timings to enjoy the summer season.
Jersey Boys Prince Edward Theatre Updated Schedule:
Tuesdays – Saturdays at 7.30pm
Tuesday and Saturday matinees at 3.00pm
Sundays at 3.00pm
During 5 June to 28 August 2011, Sundays at 5.00pm
Jersey Boys London Cast Update:
Jersey Boys is led by Ryan Molloy as Frankie Valli, Matthew Wycliffe as Bob Gaudio, Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito and Eugene McCoy as Nick Massi. Jon Lee plays the role of Frankie Valli at certain performances. The cast also includes Carl Au, Charlie Bull, Mark Carroll, Michael Conway, Chris Gardner, Lucinda Gill, Lauren Hall, Trina Hill, Mark Isherwood, Paul Iveson, Stuart Milligan, Tom Oakley, Jake Samuels, Jo Servi, Wayne Smith, Ben Wheeler and Rachael Wooding.
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February 25, 2011
Jon Lee starring as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys London
Jon Lee begins his starring role as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys next month Alternating with Ryan Molloy. Jon starred in four television series, a film and won two Brit awards and Record of The Year as part of the band, with record sales spanning over 13 million!
Here is the preview of the marvelous interview with Jon Lee by Jody Vodden.
Q. I bet it’s pretty hectic – how does it compare to the other roles you have played?
A. This role is for a year and because I am alternating with Ryan Molloy it means it doesn’t take up all of my time. I have the time to perform at the Savoy twice a month as well. When I was in Les Mis I was doing eight shows a week and it took up all of my time. Right now I have the best of both worlds, but I am still doing what I love.
Q. As your Jersey Boys debut draws closer how are you feeling?
A. My first night is the 18th March, which isn’t too far away now! It has come around so quick – I found out I had landed the part in November and now its February and I still have so much to do! I’m just fortunate enough to get the chance, I feel it is the best West End show of the time; it may not be my era but I was surprised at just how many songs I knew.
Q. Is it daunting to have the lead role as Frankie?
A. It is going to be great. I think I am kind of getting used to the idea now, but it never gets any easier, my nerves never go.
Q. What about Frankie as a character? As the Jersey Boys were known for being on the wrong side of the tracks until their rise to stardom as one of the most successful bands in pop music, how did you get a feel for the role?
A. Our backgrounds are so different, but I went to New York and got a real feel for it. People forget that the Jersey Boys are real people, Frankie is still performing today – all he really cares about is performing. He is an intense, dark character, and so driven. But this is, I guess, to his detriment in the show as everything in his life comes second to his career.
Q. You’re alternating the role with award-winning Ryan Molloy, how does that work out?
A. We work out a schedule every eight weeks and it changes all the time, sometimes I do more shows a week and then sometimes he does. I’m absolutely made-up with how things are going so far – I’m looking forward to getting started.
{Via BWW Interviews}
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December 30, 2010
Jersey Boys London Production has increased its booking period by 12 months – tickets are now on sale to 8 April 2012.
Jersey Boys opened at the Prince Edward Theatre 18 Mar 2008, following previews from 28 Feb 2008 to reasonable notices from the popular press: THE EVENING STANDARD says, “Slickly animated production.” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, “It has a quality you rarely find in musicals – gritty honesty – as well as the best collection of pop hits since Mamma Mia!” THE GUARDIAN says, “A pleasant, forgettable night out; no more, no less.”
Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
The London production is staged by the entire original Broadway creative team: Directed by Des McAnuff , designed by Klara Zieglerova, lighting by Howell Binkley, choreography by Sergio Trujillo, costumes by Jess Goldstein, sound by Steve Canyon Kennedy and projections design by Michael Clark. The orchestrations are by Steve Orich and the music direction and vocal arrangements by Ron Melrose.
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi – and how this group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American and International pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were thirty. Their songs include ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)’.
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December 8, 2010
Jon Lee, one of the original members of pop group S Club 7, joins the West End Production of Jersey Boys from 15 March 2011, playing the role of ‘Frankie Valli’ at certain performances. He joins Ryan Molloy who continues in the role of ‘Frankie Valli’ for a fourth year.
Jon Lee joins the West End Production of Jersey Boys from 15 March 2011
Jon Lee’s West End credits include ‘Marius’ in ‘Les Misérables’.
Jon Lee said, “I’m so excited to be playing the role of ‘Frankie Valli’ in Jersey Boys, it’s been a goal of mine since the show opened. Ryan is exceptional in the show and I feel lucky to be working with him and truly blessed to be performing some of The Four Seasons biggest hits. I can’t wait!”
Matthew Wycliffe will also join the cast as ‘Bob Gaudio,’ Wayne Smith as ‘Bob Crewe,’ Rachael Wooding as ‘Mary Delgado,’ Carl Au as ‘Joe Pesci,’ Lauren Hall as ‘Francine,’ Jo Servi as ‘Barry Belson,’ Chris Gardner as ‘Hank Majewski’ and Jake Samuels as ‘Norm Waxman.’ Trina Hill and Tom Oakley also join the cast. Jon Boydon will continue to star as ‘Tommy DeVito,’ Eugene McCoy as ‘Nick Massi,’ Mark Carroll as ‘Donnie/Knuckles,’ Charlie Bull as ‘Lorraine’ and Stuart Milligan as ‘Gyp DeCarlo.’ Also in the cast are Lucinda Gill, Michael Conway, Mark Isherwood, Ben Wheeler and Paul Iveson.
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November 25, 2010
Jersey Boys London has extended its booking period by 6 weeks – tickets are now on sale to 29 May 2011.
Jersey Boys opened at the Prince Edward Theatre 18 Mar 2008, following previews from 28 Feb 2008 to reasonable notices from the popular press: THE EVENING STANDARD says, “Slickly animated production.” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH says, “It has a quality you rarely find in musicals – gritty honesty – as well as the best collection of pop hits since Mamma Mia!” THE GUARDIAN says, “A pleasant, forgettable night out; no more, no less.”
Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
The London production is staged by the entire original Broadway creative team: Directed by Des McAnuff , designed by Klara Zieglerova, lighting by Howell Binkley, choreography by Sergio Trujillo, costumes by Jess Goldstein, sound by Steve Canyon Kennedy and projections design by Michael Clark. The orchestrations are by Steve Orich and the music direction and vocal arrangements by Ron Melrose.
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi – and how this group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American and International pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were thirty. Their songs include ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got)’.
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October 19, 2010
One of the stars of West end musical Jersey Boys, Ben Evans said he is really enjoying his time in the show.
Ben Evans plays Frankie Valli at the Prince Edward Theatre and he told Wales on Sunday that acting is all he ever wanted to do.
He recently began playing the lead role after a period as understudy and he said it is brilliant to be playing to packed audiences every night.
“To move from understudy to take the main role of Frankie Valli is obviously really challenging but I’m loving it,” said Mr Evans.
West End star Ben Evans never wanted to do anything but sing and act. And winning a scholarship to a world famous theatre school at 12 put him well on the way to following his dreams. Now, as the lead in the hit musical Jersey Boys, he tells he couldn’t be happier.
Ben Evans is the first to admit he’s addicted to acting. Not only does he star in eight shows a week playing Frankie Valli in the multi-award winning musical Jersey Boys but he’s also spending his one evening off at the theatre.
However, the performer said he does have one complaint about the Jersey Boys role – getting to sleep is difficult with such catchy songs going around in his head afterwards.
Jersey Boys tells the story of how Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons rose from the wrong side of the tracks to sell 100 million records worldwide, earning themselves a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the process.
March 21, 2010
Olivier Award-winning London production of Jersey Boys Celebrated Second Triumphant London Birthday On March 18 with a new Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi
Jersey Boys Continues to dazzle the West End Having won 21 awards
Naming it the West End’s Best Show and Musical
Jon Boydon has just completed two years in the West End show We Will Rock You playing the alternate ‘Galileo / Figaro’, having previously starred in touring productions of Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show and What A Feeling. The London cast continues to be headed by Ryan Molloy as Frankie Valli and Stephen Ashfield as Bob Gaudio, with Scott Monello as the alternate Frankie Valli. They are joined by Simon Adkins as Bob Crewe, Jade Westaby as Mary Delgado, Mark Carroll as Donnie/Knuckles, Jye Frasca as Joe Pesci, Charlie Bull as Lorraine, Michelle Francis as Francine, Tee Jaye as Barry, Stuart Milligan as Gyp Decarlo, Joseph Prouse as Norm Waxman and James Winter as Hank. Also in the cast are Michael Conway, Ben Evans, Lucinda Gill, Mark Isherwood, Paul Iveson, Zara Warren and Ben Wheeler.
Performances of Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre are Tuesdays – Saturdays at 7.30pm, with Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3.00pm. Hurry up for Jersey Boys London GL Tickets.
February 28, 2010
As the West End production of Jersey Boys prepares to celebrate its second London birthday March 18,
Jersey Boys, the award-winning musical which opened in London’s West End at the Prince Edward Theatre two years ago, will celebrate its second London birthday on March 18, 2010. the cast for the third year of its run will welcome Jon Boydon and Eugene McCoy as Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, respectively, beginning March 16.
Jersey Boys has won twenty-one major international awards since first opening on Broadway in 2006. This rich haul includes ‘Best Musical Award’ at the Laurence Olivier Awards, the Whatonstage.com Awards, the Visit London People’s Choice Awards and the highly sought-after Tony Award.
Ryan Molloy continues as Frankie Valli and Stephen Ashfield continues as Bob Gaudio, with Scott Monello as the alternate Frankie Valli. They are joined by Simon Adkins as Bob Crewe, Jade Westaby as Mary Delgado, Mark Carroll as Donnie/Knuckles, Jye Frasca as Joe Pesci, Charlie Bull as Lorraine, Michelle Francis as Francine, Tee Jaye as Barry, Stuart Milligan as Gyp Decarlo, Joseph Prouse as Norm Waxman and James Winter as Hank. Also in the cast are Michael Conway, Ben Evans, Lucinda Gill, Mark Isherwood, Paul Iveson, Zara Warren and Ben Wheeler.
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