Photo: Helen MaybanksThe internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys is touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time. This smash hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Read more …
Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What a Night, Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don't Cry and many more.
On the whole, an entertaining and engaging production that delivers hit after hit as it provides insight into the complex human emotions and interactions of an ever-evolving band.
This is a crowd pleaser in every way: great songs, great story, great singers and actors and the perfect antidote to the chilly autumn blues. It’s one of the world’s best-loved musicals and it isn’t hard to see why. Do yourself a favour and get along to see it if it comes to a city near you.
On its own, the previously untold story of one of the biggest groups of the 1960s would be a winner. Add in a soundtrack that features hit after hit (many of which people will know, but have no idea it was the Four Seasons who wrote them) and you’ve got a seriously good show.
Tim Driesen leads the Jersey Boys
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Wednesday October 8, 2014, until Saturday October 25, 2014. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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