Jersey Boys - London 2023

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Trafalgar Theatre, London
Booking to 28 January 2024

★★★★ “Oh What a Night! Four Seasons musical will have you Beggin’ for more” – Express

Smash-hit musical Jersey Boys returns to London’s West End for the first time in four years.

Jersey Boys is the electrifying true life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; the mob, the heartaches, the triumphs and the music. Book your Jersey Boys tickets today.

Featuring hits such as ‘Sherry,’ ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,’ ‘Oh, What a Night’ and many more, Jersey Boys is a five-star night out in the West End.

Winner of 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and four Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Jersey Boys has been seen by over 18 million people worldwide.

Jersey Boys is booking until 28 January 2024 at Trafalgar Theatre, London.

What's the story of Jersey Boys?

They were just four ordinary guys from New Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough.

But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again.

Who is in the cast of Jersey Boys?

Luke Suri as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Peter Nash as Tommy De Vito.

The cast also includes: Elliot Allinson (swing), Jack Campbell (swing), Joey Cornish (Joey Pesci), Kevin Fullinck (Barry And Others), Matthew Goodgame (Gyp Decarlo And Others), Danny Knott (swing), Gracie Lai (Lorraine And Others), Huon Mackley (swing), Carolyn Maitland (Mary Delgado And Others), Rosie Needham (Francine And Others), Tom Oliver (Norm Waxman / Hank Majewski), Bonnie Page (Swing / Dance Captain), Joseph Peters (Bob Crewe And Others) and Andy Smith (Swing).

Who are the creative team of Jersey Boys?

Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice with music and lyrics by Bob Crewe and The Four Seasons’ own Bob Gaudio.

This production is directed by Des McAnuff, with choreography by Sergio Trujillo, production design by Klara Zieglerova, lighting design by Howell Binkley, costume design by Jess Goldstein, sound design by Steve Canyon Kennedy and projections design by Michael Clark.  The orchestrations are by Steve Orich and the music supervision and vocal arrangements by Ron Melrose.


Reviews of Jersey Boys

Reviews from current and past West End productions

★★★★ "Oh What a Night! Four Seasons musical will have you Beggin' for more" - Express (2023)
★★★★ "With blistering music and impeccable choreography, this rags-to-riches fable is still brilliantly compelling" - Telegraph (2023)
★★★★ "Four Seasons story still hits all the high notes" - The Guardian
★★★★ "Jersey Boys are back in the West End and it’s the show we need" - Evening Standard
★★★★★ "Oh what a night of magical memories....This is an utterly wonderful show full of vitality, pace and power" - Express
★★★★ "This production is in a class of its own!" - Sunday Telegraph
★★★★ Daily Mail ★★★★ Sunday Express ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Time Out
★★★★  Average review score

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Show Information

Performance dates
Booking to 28 January 2024
Age restrictions
Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences - parental guidance advised.
Running time
2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

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Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences – parental guidance advised.


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Jersey Boys extends West End run to January 2024
Long-running West End musical Jersey Boys has added more dates to its run, and is now booking to 28 January 2024 at the Trafalgar Theatre in London. Written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe, this Olivier Award-winning show tells the incredible true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of ordinary guys from New Jersey who became an international singing sensation. The acclaimed jukebox musical is full of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons' greatest hits including Beggin’, 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), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.          The West End production stars Luke Suri as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Peter Nash as Tommy De Vito. The cast also includes: Elliot Allinson (swing), Jack Campbell (swing), Joey Cornish (Joey Pesci), Kevin Fullinck (Barry And Others), Matthew Goodgame (Gyp Decarlo And Others), Danny Knott (swing), Gracie Lai (Lorraine And Others), Huon Mackley (swing), Carolyn Maitland (Mary Delgado And Others), Rosie Needham (Francine And Others), Tom Oliver (Norm Waxman / Hank Majewski), Bonnie Page (Swing / Dance Captain), Joseph Peters (Bob Crewe And Others) and Andy Smith (Swing). Book tickets to Jersey Boys in London's West End.
Jersey Boys extends booking period in London
Jersey Boys, the smash-hit West End musical playing at Trafalgar Studios has extended its booking period into Autumn 2023. Jersey Boys tickets are now booking to 1 October 2023. The Grammy and Olivier award winning show is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The juke-box musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of ordinary guys from New Jersey who became an international sensation. The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, 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), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.                  Howard Panter, producer for Trafalgar Entertainment Productions, said: “I am delighted to announce that booking has been extended for the Olivier and Tony award-winning Jersey Boys. Having reopened the multi-million-pound refurbished Trafalgar Theatre last year, it is magnificent to see that audiences can’t get enough of this smash-hit musical, featuring a miriad of toe-tapping, legendary songs, performed by our incredibly talented and vibrant cast.” The West End production stars Luke Suri as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito. The cast also includes: Joey Cornish as Joe Pesci, Kevin Fullinick as Barry Belson, Matthew Goodgame as Gyp De Carlo, Gracie Lai as Lorraine, Carolyn Maitland as Mary Delgado, Rosie Needham as Francine, Tom Oliver as Norm Waxman/Hank Majewski and Joseph Peters as Bob Crewe. The cast is completed by Elliot Allinson, Jack Campbell, Huon Mackley, Bonnie Page, Danny Knott and Andy Smith. Book tickets to Jersey Boys in London's West End.
Jersey Boys reveals new casting for UK Tour
Jersey Boys will welcome new cast members to the UK & Ireland touring production, it has been announced. Christopher Short will play Nick Massi, joining current Seasons Michael Pickering as Frankie Valli, Blair Gibson as Bob Gaudio and Dalton Wood as Tommy DeVito. Ryan Heenan will play Frankie Valli at certain performances.  Also new to the cast are Matthew Lawrence (Norm Waxman), Olly Manley (Swing), Victoria McCabe (Francine), Dan O’Brien (Hank Majewski) and Kirsty Whelan (Swing).  They join current cast members Emma Crossley (Mary Delgado), Jordan James (Gyp DeCarlo), Michael Levi (Bob Crewe), Tom O’Brien (Swing), Nathan Routledge (Swing), George Salmon (Joe Pesci), Ellie Seaton (Lorraine) and Damien Winchester (Barry Belson).   The new cast will begin performances on 27 September in Woking. LtoR Blair Gibson, Dalton Wood, Michael Pickering, Lewis Griffiths in Jersey Boys UK & Ireland Tour, credit Birgit + Ralf Brinkhoff The tour opened at New Wimbledon Theatre on 24 November 2021 and is booking through to April 2023. The show is currently playing at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. See below for full tour dates. Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The juke-box musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of ordinary guys from New Jersey who became one became an international sensation. The Grammy and Olivier award winning show will is also playing at the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End. Jersey Boys in the West End stars Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito.  The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, 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), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.     Jersey Boys Tour Schedule for 2022 / 2023 Jersey Boys tour dates for 2022: New Victoria Theatre, Woking (27 September – 8 October); Manchester Opera House (18 – 29 October); Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (1 – 12 November); and, Eastbourne Congress Theatre (15 – 19 November). Jersey Boys tour dates for 2023: Edinburgh Playhouse (24 January – 4 February 2023); His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (7 – 11 February); Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton (7 – 18 March); Royal & Derngate, Northampton (21 March – 1 April); Eastbourne Congress Theatre (15 – 19 November); Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (22 – 26 November); Swansea Arena (29 November – 3 December); Bristol Hippodrome (10 – 21 January 2023); Edinburgh Playhouse (24 January – 4 February): His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (7 – 11 February);Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield (21 February – 4 March); Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton (7 – 18 March), Royal & Derngate, Northampton (21 March – 1 April ); Southend Cliffs Pavilion (4 – 8 April) and Wales Millennium Centre (11 – 22 April); and, Leicester Curve (25 April - 6 May 2023).                                    Book tickets to Jersey Boys in London's West End.
Jersey Boys reveals new West End cast
New casting has been announced for Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre in London's vibrant West End. Luke Suri, who is currently playing alternate Frankie Valli on the UK and Ireland tour, will make his West End debut as Frankie Valli in the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical on 27 July 2022. Jersey Boys is now booking to 30 April 2023. Luke joins current stars Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito.  Other new cast members include Joey Cornish as Joe Pesci, Kevin Fullinick as Barry Belson, Matthew Goodgame as Gyp De Carlo, Danny Knott as Swing, Gracie Lai as Lorraine, Carolyn Maitland as Mary Delgado, Rosie Needham as Francine, Tom Oliver as Norm Waxman/Hank Majewski and Joseph Peters as Bob Crewe. They join remaining cast members Elliot Allinson, Jack Campbell, Huon Mackley, Bonnie Page and Andy Smith. Written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe, Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of ordinary guys from New Jersey who became one became an international sensation. The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, 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), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.     Recipient of Broadway’s Tony, London’s Olivier and Australia’s Helpmann Awards for Best New Musical, Jersey Boys is the winner of 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide.  Jersey Boys is booking until 30 April 2023 at Trafalgar Theatre, London.
New dates announced for Jersey Boys UK & Ireland Tour
New dates have been announced for the second leg of the UK & Ireland tour of Jersey Boys. The hit tour will return to Edinburgh, Wolverhampton and Cardiff plus a venue the show has never played: Swansea Arena. Full dates and venues listed below. The tour opened at New Wimbledon Theatre on 24 November 2021 and is booking through to 19 May 2023.  Casting for the second leg of the tour will be announced. The current cast includes previous tour alumni Michael Pickering and Lewis Griffiths returning as Frankie Valli and Nick Massi respectively, with Blair Gibson as Bob Gaudio and Dalton Wood as Tommy DeVito. Luke Suri will play Frankie Valli at certain performances.  Also in the cast are Dougie Carter (Hank Majewski), Ryan Carter-Wilson (Swing), Emma Crossley (Mary Delgado), Jordan James (Gyp DeCarlo), Norton James (Norm Waxman), Michael Levi (Bob Crewe), Tom O’Brien (Swing), Nathan Routledge (Swing), George Salmon (Joe Pesci), Ellie Seaton (Lorraine), Daisy Steere (Francine), Amy West (Swing), and Damien Winchester (Barry Belson).   Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The juke-box musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of ordinary guys from New Jersey who became one became an international sensation. The Grammy and Olivier award winning show will is also playing at the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End. Jersey Boys in the West End stars Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito.  The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, 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), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.     Jersey Boys Tour Schedule for 2022 / 2023 Venue Cymru, Llandudno (31 May – 4 June); Churchill Theatre, Bromley (7 – 11 June); Grand Opera House, Belfast (15 – 25 June); Mayflower Theatre Southampton (5 – 16 July); Leeds Grand Theatre (26 July – 6 August); Blackpool Opera House (16 – 27 August); Newcastle Theatre Royal (30 August – 10 September); Nottingham Royal Concert Hall (14 – 24 September); New Victoria Theatre, Woking (27 September – 8 October); Manchester Opera House (18 – 29 October); Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin (1 – 12 November); Eastbourne Congress Theatre (15 – 19 November); Edinburgh Playhouse (24 January – 4 February 2023); His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (7 – 11 February); Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton (7 – 18 March); Royal & Derngate, Northampton (21 March – 1 April); Eastbourne Congress Theatre (15 – 19 November); Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (22 – 26 November); Swansea Arena (29 November – 3 December); Bristol Hippodrome (10 – 21 January 2023);                                        Edinburgh Playhouse (24 January – 4 February): His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen (7 – 11 February);Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield (21 February – 4 March); Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton (7 – 18 March), Royal & Derngate, Northampton (21 March – 1 April ); Southend Cliffs Pavilion (4 – 8 April) and Wales Millennium Centre (11 – 22 April).                                    Book tickets to Jersey Boys in London's West End.
Jersey Boys extends at London’s Trafalgar Theatre
Jersey Boys, the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical has extended its run at the Trafalgar Theatre in London's vibrant West End. The Grammy and Olivier award winning show will now run until 2 October 2022 with tickets for the new booking period now on sale. The musical returned to London earlier this year where it opened to rave reviews at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on 28 July 2021. Jersey Boys in the West End stars Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi and Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito.  Also in the cast are Ben Irish (Bob Crewe), Mark Isherwood (Gyp de Carlo), Elliot Allinson (Swing), Koko Basigara (Lorraine), Melanie Bright (Mary Delgado), Jack Campbell (Swing), Carl Douglas (Norm/Hank), Matteo Johnson (Joe Pesci), Huon Mackley (Swing), Jacob McIntosh (Barry Belson), Bonnie Page (Swing), Andy Smith (Swing) and Helen Ternent (Francine). Written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe, Jersey Boys tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, a group of ordinary guys from New Jersey who became one became an international sensation. The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, 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), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.     Recipient of Broadway’s Tony, London’s Olivier and Australia’s Helpmann Awards for Best New Musical, Jersey Boys is the winner of 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide. 
Saville Theatre acquired by Olympia Theatre developers
The former Saville Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue has been sold by Odeon cinemas to Yoo Capital, the developers of the new Olympia Theatre in London. In March last year the Theatres' Trust announced that the Grade II listed Saville Theatre had been saved from redevelopment. Part of their justification for maintaining the building as an entertainment venue was that there is need and demand for additional large-scale theatre space within the West End, for which the Saville provides the last realistic opportunity to deliver due to its size, internal volume, access and its existing cultural use.   John Hitchcox, Chairman of the developers of the project at Yoo Capital, made promising noises in a statement that the venue could become a live entertainment venue again, after being a cinema since 1969. He said: "The last two years have hit the arts and entertainment industries particularly hard, and we are delighted to be investing in The Saville and in the arts once again." Lloyd Lee, Yoo capital managing partner said: "We are excited to acquire one of London's true hidden gems. The Saville has been a very special home of live theatre and entertainment for 90 years. On behalf of the firm and our investors, we consider ourselves privileged to be able to commit our resources to secure its long-term future. We look forward to working with existing stakeholders, the community, arts groups and the London Borough of Camden on our proposals for investment." Yoo Capital's other entertainment venue in London, The Olympia Theatre, is to be managed by Trafalgar Entertainment, the new company of former ATG execs Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire. Their most recent project was refurbishing the Trafalgar Theatre, currently hosting Jersey Boys. It is unclear if Trafalgar Entertainment will also manage any new venue at the Saville, and whether it may follow a similar development model to Olympia. The 1,575 seat Olympia Theatre is part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of the Olympia area of London by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance, and will also include Hyatt and citizenM hotels, a 4 screen cinema, a 1,000 seat performing arts space, a new jazz club style restaurant, and eating and retail. The Saville Theatre was designed by TP Bennett and Son with input from notable theatre architect Bertie Crewe and opened in 1931. The building was originally very opulent, and features a large, 40m frieze that runs across the entire front by Gilbert Bayes, depicting ‘Drama Through the Ages’, and is considered to be one of the most important works of public sculpture of the 1930s.  In the 1960's Beatles manager Brian Epstein took over the venue and it enjoyed a number of years of success with plays and rock concerts, including performances by the Beatles themselves, Chuck Berry, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Nirvana, The Bee Gees, and The Rolling Stones. Savoy Theatre: Looking for the Savoy? Check out our Savoy Theatre page
Casting revealed for West End revival of Jersey Boys
Full casting has been revealed for the West End revival of Jersey Boys, which opens at the Trafalgar Theatre this July. The beloved Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical will be led by Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito and Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi. Boyce is fresh out of drama school and will be making his West End debut, whilst Adam Bailey has appeared in The Book of Mormon and the UK touring production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Benjamin Yates theatre credits include Fiyero in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked, Mungojerrie in Cats at the London Palladium and most recently Doug/Mr Spencer in The School of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.  Karl James Wilson's theatre credits include UK tours of Dirty Dancing, White Christmas and Jersey Boys. Also in the cast will be Ben Irish (Bob Crewe), Mark Isherwood (Gyp de Carlo), Elliot Allinson (Swing), Koko Basigara (Lorraine), Melanie Bright (Mary Delgado), Jack Campbell (Swing), Carl Douglas (Norm/Hank), Matteo Johnson (Joe Pesci), Huon Mackley (Swing), Jacob McIntosh (Barry Belson), Bonnie Page (Swing), Andy Smith (Swing) and Helen Ternent (Francine). Jersey Boys tells the true life story of 1960s American boy band Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the streets of New Jersey to the stratospheric heights of international stardom, the world fell in love with their harmonies, whilst back-stage it was anything but harmonious. The smash-hit juke-box musical returns to the West End following a four-year hiatus in which it played two record-breaking UK and Ireland tours. The fan-favourite features all Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons hits including 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,' 'Oh, What a Night' and 'Working My Way Back to You'. The musical will begin preview performances in the newly refurbished Trafalgar Theatre on 28 July 2021 with an official opening night on 10 August 2021. Jersey Boys is produced in London by the Dodgers and Trafalgar Theatre Productions Ltd. Jersey Boys will is booking from 28 July 2021 until 2 January 2022 at Trafalgar Theatre, London
Trafalgar Theatre unveils new Art Deco restoration
Trafalgar Entertainment has revealed the restoration of the Trafalgar Theatre on Whitehall in London. Formerly the Trafalgar Studios, theatre impresarios Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire, who are joint CEO's of Trafalgar Entertainment, have conducted a multi-million pound restoration of the venue, ahead of the theatre's reopening in July. The Trafalgar Theatre will reopen on 28 July 2021 with a revival of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey Boys.  The Grade II listed theatre has seen a number of features reinstated back to its original 1930's design, with many not seen for over 90 years. Previously divided into two spaces, a main auditorium and a studio space, the restoration has put back one single 630 seat auditorium, alongside a new stalls bar, a more spacious foyer, and better facilities including an increased number of ladies toilets. The colour palette of the theatre has reverted back to black with silver, bronze and gold metallic hints. The Balcony front, which was removed a number of years ago and had been carefully stored, is restored and back in place, alongside the theatre's grand ceiling and proscenium arch. The restoration was carried out by Foster Wilson Size, who have also been responsible for restoring a number of other theatres including the Harold Pinter Theatre, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, Barbican Concert Hall, the Apollo Victoria Theatre and the Southampton Mayflower. They have also designed new theatres including the forthcoming Brixton House Theatre in Brixton, the new venue for the relocated Oval House Theatre, and The Other Palace in Victoria. The Trafalgar Theatre, originally called the Whitehall Theatre, was designed by Edward A Stone, and opened on 29 September 1930 with a production of The Way To Treat a Woman by Walter Hackett. At various points it has been a cinema, TV studio, and even a museum - with Paul Raymond creating the Whitehall Theatre of War in the 70's. It was refurbished in 1986, and then in 2003 it closed and was reconfigured into two studio auditoriums, reopening in 2004 with the RSC's Othello. Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire set up Trafalgar Entertainment after leaving ATG - the international theatre group they established in 1992. Trafalgar also owns the new 1,575 seater Olympia Theatre, the biggest new London theatre to be built since the 70's; and Sydney's 1,200 seat Theatre Royal. They also own new luxury private members cinema Chiswick Cinema, which opens later this month, and have bought 12 regional theatres from HQ Theatres and Hospitality including the Churchill Theatre Bromley, the Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe and the Orchard Theatre in Dartford. [ngg src="galleries" ids="719" display="pro_tile"]
Jersey Boys to reopen Trafalgar Theatre in July
Jersey Boys will reopen the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End from 28 July 2021, it has been announced. Winner of 65 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award and Tony Award for Best New Musical, Jersey Boys tells the true life story of 1960s American boy band Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the streets of New Jersey to the stratospheric heights of international stardom, the world fell in love with their harmonies, whilst back-stage it was anything but harmonious. The smash-hit juke-box musical returns to the West End following a four-year hiatus in which it played two record-breaking UK and Ireland tours. The show premiered on Broadway in 2005 and in London in 2008 where it ran for nine years - six at the Prince Edward, followed by three at the Piccadilly Theatre. The fan-favourite features all Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons hits including 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,' 'Oh, What a Night' and 'Working My Way Back to You'. The new production at Trafalgar Theatre will reunite the original Tony Award winning Broadway creative team led by Director Des McAnuff alongside choreographer Sergio Trujillo. The musical will begin preview performances on 28 July 2021 with an official opening night on 10 August 2021. The Grade II listed Trafalgar Theatre, formerly known as Trafalgar Studios has undergone a major multi-million pound refurbishment to return the venue to its original heritage design, reinstating art deco features and converting the two studios into one 630 seat performance space. Jersey Boys will be its inaugural production under the Trafalgar Theatre name. Jersey Boys is produced in London by the Dodgers and Trafalgar Theatre Productions Ltd. Casting for the production is to be announced. Jersey Boys will is booking from 28 July 2021 until 2 January 2022 at Trafalgar Theatre, London
Trafalgar Studios to revert to single space theatre
Trafalgar Studios in London's West End theatre district has been granted planning permission to convert the venue back into single performance space. The changes will see the theatre restored to its original Art Deco style, with the reinstatement of the venue's balcony and the removal of the smaller Trafalgar Studios 2 space. The theatre, formerly known as the Whitehall, was converted into a two-theatre complex in 2004 by owners ATG and rechristened as Trafalgar Studios. Rosemary Squire and Howard Panter, who ran ATG at the time, and now run the venue under Trafalgar Entertainment justified the move on the grounds that: "At the time of the conversion in 2004, the West End lacked smaller performance space which could accommodate developing talent in our industry to present new work. While the Theatre originally met that need, in the 15+ years since its conversion there have been a number of new venues in the West End and central London (such as The Bridge Theatre, The Boulevard Theatre and – imminently – the new Nimax Theatre on the site of the old Astoria) which address that need in purpose-built venues, without the compromises inherent in converting an existing older building." The new auditorium will be a 630-seat space designed for shows with longer runs, with many producers, the pair have said, interested in utilising the venue in the future. New light fittings, in keeping with the 1930s decor, will also be added. Other alterations include refurbished toilets, new bar counters and stores, a new paint scheme and carpeting in the auditorium, boxes being returned to use, new seating based on the original 1920s layout, and a reimagined entrance foyer space. The pair also said: "The original circle front, which was removed, was saved and is stored in the Theatre. The reversible design approach adopted in 2004 means that the re-conversion of the Theatre to its original form can be achieved relatively easily, and without major structural alterations." It is unknown when building work will commence, or if the venue will retain its current title.
Jersey Boys to close in the West End
Multi-award winning musical Jersey Boys will end its 9 year West End run in March 2017. Today's news follows the recent announcement that Jersey Boys would close on Broadway in January 2017 following a 11 year run. Jersey Boys is currently the sixth longest running musical in the West End having opened on 18 March 2008 at the Prince Edward Theatre before moving to the Piccadilly Theatre in March 2014. The show will embark on a second UK tour in December 2017, with beginning at the New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Michael David the producer said: "We hoped that West End audiences would embrace it, but you never imagine it'll multiply and resonate as much as it has. We couldn't be more proud of the cast and crew who gave their all every night, and are profoundly grateful to the audiences who returned that energy without fail. "Our time in London has been extraordinary, and we hope audiences around the UK will continue to embrace Jersey Boys as we bring the show to their hometowns." The musical is the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to fame. It features songs including Beggin', Sherry, Walk Like a Man, December, 1963 (Oh What a Night) and Big Girls Don't Cry. It is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The current London cast of Jersey Boys is led by Matt Corner as Frankie Valli, Simon Bailey as Tommy DeVito, Declan Egan as Bob Gaudio and Matt Hunt as Nick Massi. The show reportedly makes way for Gary Barlow's Broadway production of Finding Neverland which will open in early 2017. Jersey Boys runs at the Piccadilly Theatre until 26 March 2017. BOOKING Book tickets to Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre Note: 6 June 2020. Jersey Boys is now playing at the Trafalgar Theatre
Jersey Boys announce major cast changes
Smash hit musical Jersey Boys announces major cast changes with four new Seasons joining the West End production. From Tuesday 15 March, there will be four new Seasons joining the cast of Jersey Boys at the Piccadilly Theatre ahead of its 8th Anniversary on 18 March. This is the first time since the show opened in London that all four Seasons have changed. The new London cast will feature Matt Corner as Frankie Valli, Simon Bailey as Tommy De Vito, Declan Egan as Bob Gaudio and Matt Hunt as Nick Massi, with Dayle Hodge playing Frankie Valli at certain performances. Matt Corner joins the West End cast direct from the UK and Ireland touring production of Jersey Boys, where he played Frankie Valli. He played Galileo in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. Simon Bailey’s extensive West End credits include I Can’t Sing! The X-Factor Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre) and The Phantom of the Opera. Simon is also a founder member of ‘Theatreland’s First Supergroup’, Teatro. Australian-born Declan Egan makes his west End debut in Jersey Boys, he previously played Bob Gaudio in the Australian and New Zealand tour of Jersey Boys and appeared in the US Tour of The Book of Mormon. Matt Hunt who takes over the role of Nick Massi joined the cast in 2015 playing Norm Waxman. Dayle Hodge joins the cast from the UK and Ireland tour where he understudied and played Franki Valli. His previous West End credits include Les Misérables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (original London cast) and Chip in the original London cast of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Also joining the cast of Jersey Boys in London on 15 March will be Mark Dugdale, Leanne Garretty, Will Haswell, Mark Heenehan, Joe Maxwell, Nathaniel Morrison and Dan O’Brien, who will join Nicola Brazil, Stuart Dawes, Lucinda Gill, Nicky Griffiths, Mark Isherwood, Ben Jennings, Chris Stoddart, Helen Ternent and Ben Wheeler. BOOKING Book tickets to Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre Note: 6 June 2020. Jersey Boys is now playing at the Trafalgar Theatre

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