What's it all about?
Sometimes a band is so iconic its members seem more like living legends than flesh and blood. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is one of those.
You know all their hits (even if you think you don’t). And the joyous, feel-good, Olivier Award-winning Jersey Boys is your chance to glimpse the men behind the music – the mafia links, the jail stints, the fall-outs and the ultimate triumph of one of the greatest bands of all time.
Who's in it?
From 'Big Girls Don’t Cry' to 'December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)', 'Walk Like a Man', 'Working My Way Back To You' and 'Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)', you’ll be wowed by the sheer wealth of hits – not to mention added extras from the girl band they toured with. No wonder the cast album garnered a Grammy.
And speaking of the Jersey Boys cast, they’ve just been joined by Jon Lee of S Club 7 fame, who shares the role of Frankie with solo artist Ryan Molloy (Jerry Springer The Opera). And Jon Boydon (We Will Rock You), Eugene McCoy (Mamma Mia!) and Matthew Wycliffe (The Buddy Holly Story) ably take on the rest of the boys – Tommy, Nick and Bob.
Suitable for
You’ll particularly love Jersey Boys if you’re a baby boomer. But this really is one of those shows people see, then come back again with the whole family.
You’ll instantly respond to the doo-wop beats of those timeless classics, whatever your age. And if you’re a fan of The Sopranos or Goodfellas, you’ll be surprised to find this story has edge as well as fantastic songs and a whole lot of heart.
Please Note: Some authentic New Jersey strong language may make this inappropriate for young children
What's the story?
Jersey Boys certainly isn’t one of those musicals that pegs a few songs on a flimsy story. You’ll be gripped as you learn how the area they came from shaped the lives, loves and songs of The Four Seasons – and all straight from the horse’s mouth as each band member takes a turn at telling their tale.
You’ll hear how mob connections, bad debts, prison time and jealousy took their toll, but also how talent took them to the very top. And along the way you’ll find out one or two fascinating facts – how fellow Jersey boy Joe Pesci turned the trio into a quartet, how the band got their name, and even how the mega-hit 'Can’t Take My Eyes Off You' almost never was.
Staff Reviews
It was really great as you know all the songs, despite not knowing that they were responsible for them! I found it very interesting to learn more about Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.
This show is really clever - both in staging and in structure, with each of the Seasons taking over the narration during the course of the show. One of the funniest moments is watching the older generation’s face when the show starts with the 2000 French version of 'December ‘63' - all hip hop moves and heavy drum beats...they all panic just a bit that the whole show is going to be like that, I think!
What the critics say
Oh what a night of magical memories....This is an utterly wonderful show full of vitality, pace and power
Let's hear it for the Boys.....I suspect it will be some time before London says Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)
A proper, electric hit!
Customer Reviews
It was slick and very professional with wonderful songs. All the cast were excellent.
A really good show. Excellent vocals. All the characters had very good voices. Really enjoyable.
Excellant, what more can be said? The best I have seen on the West End for years!
Really enjoyed the show. Would recommend it , had a good night.
Great! Nuff said.
I booked Jersey Boys as a treat for my husband not really expecting too much myself. How wrong was I! We absolutely loved the show as it was all the music we remembered from our Haydays. The boys and girls were fabulous and so talented. We just couldn't keep our feet still! A reallly brilliant evening! Thank you to all involved in such superb entertainment.


