This Saturday, I'll be traveling to New York City with my school choir and band to watch the famous Jersey Boys on Broadway! In the past two years, I've seen The Lion King and The Phantom of the Opera, both of which were absolutely amazing. I'd recommend a New York Broadway show to anyone.
Matt Bogart
Nick Massi
Broadway: Aida (Radames), Miss Saigon (Chris, also National Tour), The Civil War (Pt. Taylor), Smokey Joe's Café (White Guy, also filmed for TV & DVD) and recently, the National Tour of Camelot (Lancelot). World Premieres: Zhivago (San Diego Critics Award) with Des McAnuff, Ace, Himself and Nora, Camille Claudel, People Like Us, and Two Cities (CT Critics Award Nomination). Mr. Bogart has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center and is an Affiliated Artist for Arena Stage having played in Orpheus Descending (Val) and Camelot (Helen Hayes Award Nomination). Film/TV: Summer Nuts (feature),Law & Order. Check out his recordings and more at www.MattBogart.com.
Ryan Jesse
Bob Gaudio
Direct from the Jersey Boys national tour, this is Ryan’s Broadway debut. Originally from Gilbert, AZ, Ryan holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre from University of Northern Colorado. Int'l Tour: Cinderella starring Lea Salonga (Prince u/s); Regional:Grey Gardens (Joe Kennedy, Jr. /Jerry) at Portland Center Stage; New York Musical Theatre Festival: The Last Starfighter(Blake/Zur). Many thanks to KSR, Tara Rubin Casting, and his loving family for their perpetual support.
Dominic Nolfi
Tommy DeVito
Dominic is an original cast member of the Broadway and La Jolla Playhouse productions of Jersey Boys. European Tour: Danny in Grease. Other theatre credits include William Hogarth in The Art of Success, Cousin Kevin in The Who's Tommy and Tim inSuburbia. Film: Zombie Prom. TV: CBS's “Broadway Under the Stars.” Dominic has performed as a soloist for The Boston Pops and with his Jersey Boys cast mates at The White House. BFA, The Boston Conservatory. Thank you to the entire Jersey Boys family for this opportunity. All performances dedicated to Grandfathers Adrian Nolfi and Gustave Grialou. Love to Sonia.www.dominicnolfi.com
Jarrod Spector
Frankie Valli
Jarrod is honored to be a member of the Jersey Boys family. Theater credits include: Broadway – Les Misérables (Gavroche); Natl. Tours – Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli – Original Chicago Cast), Les Miz; Other NYC – Hamlet (Hamlet), Our Country's Good (Sideway), The Viy (Gorobets); Regional – Twist (Pistol – world premiere, Walnut St. Theater). Jarrod grew up in Philadelphia, attended Princeton University, and trained at the Atlantic Theater Company NYC. Endless thanks to Katie Agresta and JLY; the creative staff & producers for their support; Danni, for her love and inspiration; and to his extraordinary family for everything. AEA.
Peter Gregus
Bob Crewe, and others
Career Lowlights: Elf (Macys), 10-foot Day-Glo Frog (Radio City), Elf (MSG, better costume, still an Elf), Dean Martin’s Head (Radio City). Highlights: Dean Martin’s Head (first job with Des),Contact (OBC), A Chorus Line (with Donnie McKechnie), Animal Crackers (Goodspeed), Jersey Boys (La Jolla). Some screen appearances of me looking quietly concerned in the background. Thanks to all who have supported my Quixotic search for artistic satisfaction and a paycheck. For Aaron, the best thing ever.
Mark Lotito
Gyp DeCarlo, and others
Broadway: Mark has played "Tevye" in Fiddler on the Roof and "Max Bialystock" in The Producers. Also on Broadway: Dinner at Eight, Betrayal, The Boys From Syracuse, Marie Christine, Most Happy Fella, Victor/Victoria, Smell of the Kill. TV: "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Sopranos," all the "Law & Order" shows, "Third Watch," "NYPD Blue," "NY Undercover," "Feds," "Cosby." Film:Moonlight Mile, Growing Down in Brooklyn, Saint of Fort Washington, Keep the Change, Just Like in the Movies.
Miles Aubrey
Norm Waxman, and others
Broadway: Ring of Fire. Tour: Jersey Boys (1st Nat'l). Regional:Goodspeed, NSMT, Flat Rock, Tennessee Rep. Guitar: regular appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, Altar Boyz (Off–B'way), extensive touring/session work. Thanks Des, Tara and Merri! Proud member AEA, AFM.
Brad Bass
Swing
Brad is so frickin' happy and blessed to be a Jersey Boy! Other Broadway: Memphis (original cast) and Wicked. He also played Fiyero in the Chicago Company of Wicked. Merri Sugarman, Mama and Daddy, Tony and Justin. I love ya. YAMS.
Erik Bates
Hank Majewski, and others
Erik Bates joins the Broadway company direct from the touring production of Jersey Boys. Prior to joining Jersey Boys, Erik sang backup to Frankie Valli himself. Broadway: Miss Saigon, Regional: Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, The Fantasticks. Love to Audrey. www.ErikBates.com
Kris Coleman
Hal Miller, and others
Broadway debut! A second generation entertainer, Kris's experience is wide and varied: Dreamgirls, My One and Only, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Big River, Once on This Island. A graduate of Hampton University and recording artist for The Mystic Knight Recorder. Visit kriscoleman.com.
Cara Cooper
Mary Delgado, and others
Broadway: Elf, Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, All Shook Up, Urban Cowboy. Tours: Spamalot, 42nd Street, The Who's Tommy. Other: Robin and the 7 Hoods, A Chorus Line. Film/TV:Bronx Paradise, "Guiding Light," numerous commercials. RADA Shakespeare and B.F.A. NYU.
Ken Dow
Thug, Bass
Ken Dow has played upright and electric bass for the Tony Award-winning shows Annie Get Your Gun and 700 Sundaysand with members of both the Doors and Queen.
Russell Fischer
Joey and others
Broadway debut! Nat'l Tour: Big (Billy). Regional: Monkey: Journey to the West (Spoleto Festival, SC), The Music Man(Chautauqua Opera), Children of Eden (Paper Mill Playhouse),The Sound of Music (Palace Theater, SC). Thanks to family, friends, and teachers who have led the way!
John Hickman
Swing
John makes his Broadway debut direct from Jersey Boys in Chicago. Regional: Travesties (Williamstown); Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Wagon Wheel); Madison Repertory New Play Festival. Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The Three Musketeers, Taming of the Shrew. Northwestern University grad. Love to his family and Alex.
Katie O'Toole
Swing
Broadway Debut! Flora, The Red Menace (LA Reprise). We Will Rock You (Vegas), National Tour Starlight Express (Dinah).42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Babes In Arms, Sweeney Todd. AEA. Thanks to KSA, Tara Rubin. Love always to my Family.
Joe Payne
Thug, Guitars
B'way debut. Regional/tour: Buddy Holly (Joseph Jefferson Award), Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Beehive, Return to the Forbidden Planet, It’s a Wonderful Life, Jersey Boys (La Jolla). Thanks to wife, Cyndi.
Jessica Rush
Lorraine, and others
Broadway: Gypsy (Louise standby), Guys and Dolls. National tours: Cinderella (Cinderella) and Mamma Mia. Regional: Miss Saigon (Ellen), The Last Five Years (Cathy) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine Colgate). Many thanks to Des, Tara and Merri. Love to E. www.jessicarush.com
Dominic Scaglione Jr.
Frankie Valli on Wed. & Sat. Mats.
A native of Essex County NJ, Dominic is thrilled to rejoin the Broadway company having previously played this role in Chicago & Las Vegas. Thanks to parents, siblings Patrick and Christina, Katie Agresta and the entire Jersey Boys family.
Sara Schmidt
Francine, and others
Broadway: Brooklyn, Dance of the Vampires. Off-Broadway:Fame on 42nd Street, The Fantasticks. Tour: Fiddler on the Roof. Regional: Williamstown, Gutherie, TUTS, Muny, NSMT. Sara would like to thank her family & friends, Tara Rubin, and Des.
Taylor Sternberg
Swing
Tour: Jersey Boys. Regional: Blood Brothers (Narrator), How To Succeed… (Frump), A Chorus Line (Greg), Hello, Again(College Boy). Improv with ComedySportz LA. UCLA Graduate. Thanks to Des, Tara, and my family and friends who helped me get here. taylorsternberg.com.
Lauren Tartaglia
Swing
Las Vegas: Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado/Dance Captain), Tours:Jersey Boys, Hairspray (Dance Captain, Swing), Grease starring Frankie Avalon (Rizzo). Training: Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, BM/CUA. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Christine and my amazing husband, Hector!
The story dramatizes the forming, rise and eventual break-up of the original four members of The Four Seasons. The musical is separated into four sections, with each section narrated by a different member of the band: Spring (Tommy DeVito), Summer (Bob Gaudio), Fall (Nick Massi) and Winter (Frankie Valli); each member has a different perspective on the band and their contribution to it.
Cast
Matt BogartNick Massi
Broadway: Aida (Radames), Miss Saigon (Chris, also National Tour), The Civil War (Pt. Taylor), Smokey Joe's Café (White Guy, also filmed for TV & DVD) and recently, the National Tour of Camelot (Lancelot). World Premieres: Zhivago (San Diego Critics Award) with Des McAnuff, Ace, Himself and Nora, Camille Claudel, People Like Us, and Two Cities (CT Critics Award Nomination). Mr. Bogart has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center and is an Affiliated Artist for Arena Stage having played in Orpheus Descending (Val) and Camelot (Helen Hayes Award Nomination). Film/TV: Summer Nuts (feature),Law & Order. Check out his recordings and more at www.MattBogart.com.
Ryan JesseBob Gaudio
Direct from the Jersey Boys national tour, this is Ryan’s Broadway debut. Originally from Gilbert, AZ, Ryan holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre from University of Northern Colorado. Int'l Tour: Cinderella starring Lea Salonga (Prince u/s); Regional:Grey Gardens (Joe Kennedy, Jr. /Jerry) at Portland Center Stage; New York Musical Theatre Festival: The Last Starfighter(Blake/Zur). Many thanks to KSR, Tara Rubin Casting, and his loving family for their perpetual support.
Dominic NolfiTommy DeVito
Dominic is an original cast member of the Broadway and La Jolla Playhouse productions of Jersey Boys. European Tour: Danny in Grease. Other theatre credits include William Hogarth in The Art of Success, Cousin Kevin in The Who's Tommy and Tim inSuburbia. Film: Zombie Prom. TV: CBS's “Broadway Under the Stars.” Dominic has performed as a soloist for The Boston Pops and with his Jersey Boys cast mates at The White House. BFA, The Boston Conservatory. Thank you to the entire Jersey Boys family for this opportunity. All performances dedicated to Grandfathers Adrian Nolfi and Gustave Grialou. Love to Sonia.www.dominicnolfi.com
Jarrod SpectorFrankie Valli
Jarrod is honored to be a member of the Jersey Boys family. Theater credits include: Broadway – Les Misérables (Gavroche); Natl. Tours – Jersey Boys (Frankie Valli – Original Chicago Cast), Les Miz; Other NYC – Hamlet (Hamlet), Our Country's Good (Sideway), The Viy (Gorobets); Regional – Twist (Pistol – world premiere, Walnut St. Theater). Jarrod grew up in Philadelphia, attended Princeton University, and trained at the Atlantic Theater Company NYC. Endless thanks to Katie Agresta and JLY; the creative staff & producers for their support; Danni, for her love and inspiration; and to his extraordinary family for everything. AEA.
Peter GregusBob Crewe, and others
Career Lowlights: Elf (Macys), 10-foot Day-Glo Frog (Radio City), Elf (MSG, better costume, still an Elf), Dean Martin’s Head (Radio City). Highlights: Dean Martin’s Head (first job with Des),Contact (OBC), A Chorus Line (with Donnie McKechnie), Animal Crackers (Goodspeed), Jersey Boys (La Jolla). Some screen appearances of me looking quietly concerned in the background. Thanks to all who have supported my Quixotic search for artistic satisfaction and a paycheck. For Aaron, the best thing ever.
Mark LotitoGyp DeCarlo, and others
Broadway: Mark has played "Tevye" in Fiddler on the Roof and "Max Bialystock" in The Producers. Also on Broadway: Dinner at Eight, Betrayal, The Boys From Syracuse, Marie Christine, Most Happy Fella, Victor/Victoria, Smell of the Kill. TV: "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Sopranos," all the "Law & Order" shows, "Third Watch," "NYPD Blue," "NY Undercover," "Feds," "Cosby." Film:Moonlight Mile, Growing Down in Brooklyn, Saint of Fort Washington, Keep the Change, Just Like in the Movies.
Miles AubreyNorm Waxman, and others
Broadway: Ring of Fire. Tour: Jersey Boys (1st Nat'l). Regional:Goodspeed, NSMT, Flat Rock, Tennessee Rep. Guitar: regular appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, Altar Boyz (Off–B'way), extensive touring/session work. Thanks Des, Tara and Merri! Proud member AEA, AFM.
Brad BassSwing
Brad is so frickin' happy and blessed to be a Jersey Boy! Other Broadway: Memphis (original cast) and Wicked. He also played Fiyero in the Chicago Company of Wicked. Merri Sugarman, Mama and Daddy, Tony and Justin. I love ya. YAMS.
Erik BatesHank Majewski, and others
Erik Bates joins the Broadway company direct from the touring production of Jersey Boys. Prior to joining Jersey Boys, Erik sang backup to Frankie Valli himself. Broadway: Miss Saigon, Regional: Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, The Fantasticks. Love to Audrey. www.ErikBates.com
Kris ColemanHal Miller, and others
Broadway debut! A second generation entertainer, Kris's experience is wide and varied: Dreamgirls, My One and Only, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Big River, Once on This Island. A graduate of Hampton University and recording artist for The Mystic Knight Recorder. Visit kriscoleman.com.
Cara CooperMary Delgado, and others
Broadway: Elf, Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, All Shook Up, Urban Cowboy. Tours: Spamalot, 42nd Street, The Who's Tommy. Other: Robin and the 7 Hoods, A Chorus Line. Film/TV:Bronx Paradise, "Guiding Light," numerous commercials. RADA Shakespeare and B.F.A. NYU.
Ken DowThug, Bass
Ken Dow has played upright and electric bass for the Tony Award-winning shows Annie Get Your Gun and 700 Sundaysand with members of both the Doors and Queen.
Russell FischerJoey and others
Broadway debut! Nat'l Tour: Big (Billy). Regional: Monkey: Journey to the West (Spoleto Festival, SC), The Music Man(Chautauqua Opera), Children of Eden (Paper Mill Playhouse),The Sound of Music (Palace Theater, SC). Thanks to family, friends, and teachers who have led the way!
John HickmanSwing
John makes his Broadway debut direct from Jersey Boys in Chicago. Regional: Travesties (Williamstown); Oklahoma!, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Wagon Wheel); Madison Repertory New Play Festival. Chicago Shakespeare Theater: The Three Musketeers, Taming of the Shrew. Northwestern University grad. Love to his family and Alex.
Katie O'TooleSwing
Broadway Debut! Flora, The Red Menace (LA Reprise). We Will Rock You (Vegas), National Tour Starlight Express (Dinah).42nd Street, A Chorus Line, Babes In Arms, Sweeney Todd. AEA. Thanks to KSA, Tara Rubin. Love always to my Family.
Joe PayneThug, Guitars
B'way debut. Regional/tour: Buddy Holly (Joseph Jefferson Award), Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Pump Boys and Dinettes, Beehive, Return to the Forbidden Planet, It’s a Wonderful Life, Jersey Boys (La Jolla). Thanks to wife, Cyndi.
Jessica RushLorraine, and others
Broadway: Gypsy (Louise standby), Guys and Dolls. National tours: Cinderella (Cinderella) and Mamma Mia. Regional: Miss Saigon (Ellen), The Last Five Years (Cathy) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine Colgate). Many thanks to Des, Tara and Merri. Love to E. www.jessicarush.com
Dominic Scaglione Jr.Frankie Valli on Wed. & Sat. Mats.
A native of Essex County NJ, Dominic is thrilled to rejoin the Broadway company having previously played this role in Chicago & Las Vegas. Thanks to parents, siblings Patrick and Christina, Katie Agresta and the entire Jersey Boys family.
Sara SchmidtFrancine, and others
Broadway: Brooklyn, Dance of the Vampires. Off-Broadway:Fame on 42nd Street, The Fantasticks. Tour: Fiddler on the Roof. Regional: Williamstown, Gutherie, TUTS, Muny, NSMT. Sara would like to thank her family & friends, Tara Rubin, and Des.
Taylor SternbergSwing
Tour: Jersey Boys. Regional: Blood Brothers (Narrator), How To Succeed… (Frump), A Chorus Line (Greg), Hello, Again(College Boy). Improv with ComedySportz LA. UCLA Graduate. Thanks to Des, Tara, and my family and friends who helped me get here. taylorsternberg.com.
Lauren TartagliaSwing
Las Vegas: Jersey Boys (Mary Delgado/Dance Captain), Tours:Jersey Boys, Hairspray (Dance Captain, Swing), Grease starring Frankie Avalon (Rizzo). Training: Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, BM/CUA. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Christine and my amazing husband, Hector!
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