Monster Hit Musical Jersey Boys Extends Teatro Season

JERSEY BOYS EXTENDS TEATRO SEASON. The Four Seasons played by Kenneth Meyer, Grant Almirall, Emmanuel Castis and Daniel Buys in Jersey Boys.
Photo credit: Maye-E Wong.

Showtime Management, South African producers of Jersey Boys, the sensational Broadway hit musical that has taken Johannesburg by storm, today announced a 2-week extension of the show’s season at the Teatro at Montecasino owing to overwhelming public demand. Jersey Boys must close on Sunday, 9 June 2013 in time for its Cape Town season at Artscape that opens on 19 June ...

Brought to you by Investec in association with DSTV, Tsogo Sun and 702 Talk Radio, Jersey Boys is the newest Broadway musical to be staged in this country. Since the first curtain call on 3 April, audiences are responding with enough enthusiasm and loud cheering to lift the roof off the Teatro. So much so that some performances are momentarily halted as the performers wait for the lively crowd to settle. Critics are raving, hundreds of fans are posting accolades on-line and the cast receives a standing ovation at every performance! 

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The pace of the production is mind-blowing. The slick set changes, perfect performances and electrifying on stage energy combined with memorable music and angelic vocals that bring ‘goose bumps’ makes this true real-life story an absolute “must see”. There’s no doubt, Jersey Boys has lifted the bar significantly and taken South African theatre to greater heights while attracting new audiences. 

Enjoyed by more than 16 million people worldwide, the runaway worldwide smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS is now on stage at the Teatro at Montecasino only until 9 June. Don’t miss the electrifying performances of the golden greats that took Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! It’s the hottest ticket in town so hurry and book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000 

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To experience one of the great-value Show & Stay packages including accommodation and breakfast at the 3 Montecasino-based Tsogo Sun hotels or to enjoy a special night of great entertainment including theatre tickets, dining, gaming and added benefits, Montecasino offers a number of choice hospitality packages created for groups of twenty or more guests. All these packages can be booked through SunConnect on 011 367 4250, or at montecasino.reservations@tsogosun.com, for more info visit www.montecasino.co.za

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Oh What A Night!!

JERSEY BOYS Finale
Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong

Last Night I attended the Gala Premier of Jersey Boys in South Africa at the Teatro at Montecasino and this is definitely a multi-award winning worldwide smash hit musical that you don't want to miss out on!! ...

JERSEY BOYS performPhoto Credit: Maye-E Wong

This show with its all-South African 19 member cast, 10-piece band and crew were last seen performing for eleven-weeks in Singapore, where it received critical acclaim, rave reviews and standing ovations. The cast sang their way into the hearts of Singapore audiences, immediately establishing itself as one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in Singapore with The Straits Times raving "... tunes so infectious they should be classified as a health hazard. Jersey Boys is a class act … ".

KENNETH MEYER as Bob Gaudio and GRANT ALMIRALL as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS
Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong

The ensemble features a host of multi-talented local performers who together with the band and crew worked closely during rehearsals with a joint South African and visiting top-notch New York based global creative team responsible for staging Jersey Boys throughout the world. The entire company spent invaluable time fine-tuning their roles with Jersey Boys Broadway director, Des McAnuff. 

EMMANUEL CASTIS as Nick Massi and DANIEL BUYS as Tommy de Vito in JERSEY BOYS
Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong

Jersey Boys is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice with music by original member of the Four Seasons and Grammy Award winner, Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and is directed by two-time Tony® Award winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo with music direction, vocal arrangements and incidental music by Ron Melrose. 

FOUR SEASONS in JERSEY BOYS sing, Walk like a man
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"Jersey Boys is a powerful piece of theatre with extraordinary music – it runs at breath-taking pace. When the final curtain falls and you are on your feet – and EVERYONE is always on their feet – all you want to do is come back to see it a second time! This is a evening of exceptional entertainment…!!” says the show’s South African producer, Hazel Feldman. 

Don't miss the international phenomenon that's a Broadway triumph. Experience electrifying performances of the Golden Greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! It’s the hottest ticket in town so hurry and book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000. 

JERSEY BOYS: The Four Seasons in concert
Photo Credit: Maye-E Wong

SHOW INFORMATION: 

J O H A N N E S B U R G 

VENUE: Teatro at Montecasino 

DATES: Opens Wednesday, 03 April 2013 

SHOW TIMES: 

No Monday performances. 

Weekdays: Tuesdays – Fridays 20h00 

Weekends: Saturdays 15h00, 20h00; Sundays 15h00, 18h00 

PRICES: 

Tuesdays/Sunday Evenings: From R100 – R 350 inclusive 

Wednesday/Thursday/Fridays/Saturdays (matinee and evening) and Sunday matinee plus all extra matinees: From R100 – R400 inclusive 

FAMILY PACKAGES: 

Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays 20h00 and Sundays 18h00, top price only 

4 @ R 300 = R 1200 

5 @ R 300 = R 1500 

6 @ R300 = R 1800 

SENIOR CITIZENS:

Tuesdays 20h00 & Sundays 18h00 

R 150.00 – subject to presentation of valid proof of senior citizen status. 

Bookings only during office hours, Mondays to Fridays by calling the Teatro at Montecasino, 011 510 7472

STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS 

Tuesdays 20h00 & Sundays 18h00 

Scholar discounts only available as part of a school group booking. 

Bookings only during office hours, Mondays to Fridays by calling the Teatro at Montecasino, 011 510 7472

GROUP HOSPITALITY PACKAGES: 

Montecasino Hospitality & Corporate Events, (011) 3674250 or montecasino.reservations@tsogosun.com 

BOOKINGS: 

Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or visit your nearest Computicket outlet 

GROUP BOOKINGS: 

Contact Computicket 0861 915 8000 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Show is not recommended for children under the age of 12 due to strong authentic "profane Jersey language" and references to drugs and sexual situations. 

Electronic cigarettes are smoked on stage. 

Jersey Boys Opens at the Teatro on 3 April!

MEET THE JERSEY BOYS! EMMANUEL CASTIS (plays the role of Nick Massi), DANIEL BUYS (plays Tommy de Vito), GRANT ALMIRALL (is Frankie Valli) and KENNETH MEYER (as Bob Gaudio).
 Photo credit: Showtime Management

I am really looking forward to Jersey Boys and I cannot wait until 3 April 2013 when this multi-award winning worldwide smash hit musical makes its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino!! ...

Currently on stage in major cities across the globe and enjoyed by over 16 million people worldwide, Jersey Boys is the newest Broadway musical to be staged in this country. 

Interestingly, Jersey Boys is frequently referred to as “a man’s musical” owing to its strong male fan-base who often return to see the show, bringing their sons, sons-in-law, golfing buddies and the like, usually with female company in tow to experience the real, true-life story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and their inspiring journey from the mean streets of Newark, New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that was built on ever-popular hits such as “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, “My Eyes Adored You” and many more. 

Although the names of these and other show songs aren’t easily recognised by many, the tunes become more and more familiar as the captivating tale of the four musicians unfolds and the audience can be heard singing along. 

The 19-member multi-talented cast introduces The Four Seasons played by Grant Almirall (Chicago, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Frankie Valli; Daniel Buys (Boys in the Photograph, Mamma Mia!) as Tommy DeVito; Kenneth Meyer (Boys in the Photograph, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Bob Gaudio and television star Emmanuel Castis (Scandal!, Isidingo, season 4 winner of Strictly Come Dancing) as Nick Massi with Jaco van Rensburg (Showboat, Chicago, Grease ) playing Frankie Valli at certain performances. 

Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship, the value of a handshake and an inspiring journey through the seasons of life as told by four poverty stricken musicians who sold over 175 million records before they turned 30!

Don't miss the international phenomenon that's a Broadway triumph. Experience electrifying performances of the golden greats that took these guys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! It’s the hottest ticket in town so hurry and book now at Computicket service centers, visit www.computicket.com or call 0861 813 9000. 

Follow the incredible Jersey Boys journey:

Web: www.jerseyboyssa.co.za

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerseyBoysSA

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/JerseyBoysSA/425649164133222

YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsibsqOsank&feature=youtu.be

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All images via: Jersey Boys SA Website unless otherwise stated.

Jersey Boys Return Home

Jersey Boys, the smash hit musical making its South African premiere in April 2013!!

The all South African cast, band and crew of the multi award-winning Broadway smash hit Musical, Jersey Boys returns to South Africa this week to premiere in April 2013. They played a highly successful 11 week season to capacity crowds at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore ...

From the first curtain call when the show opened on 20 November 2012, the 19-member JERSEY BOYS SA cast sang their way into the hearts of Singapore audiences, immediately establishing itself as one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in Singapore with The Straits Times raving "... tunes so infectious they should be classified as a health hazard. Jersey Boys is a class act … " While TODAY Newspaper hailed the production as one which will “charm you with its generous heart, gentle wisdom and cheeky spunk” and AsiaOne.com reflected “… made me feel like I was watching Frankie Valli and Four Seasons performing live in shows like the American Bandstand. HerWorld Plus couldn’t get enough of JERSEY BOYS stating it was “Great entertainment, fantastic music and stellar performances.”

Proudly portraying this country’s exceptional talents both on and off stage, the Jersey Boys company proudly flew the flag as they placed South African performers among the world’s best, paving the way for future South African performers, musicians and crew in the East. Audiences clapped, cheered and sang along during performances and at the end of the show they gave the cast rapturous nightly standing ovations. Audience members also expressed their appreciation of this first-rate show on social media platforms that were ablaze with accolades, words of thanks and messages of congratulations. 

Soon you too could be experiencing the electrifying performances of this home-grown cast that got “Singapore singing” as they tell the captivating true story of how four poverty-line kids became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, one of the greatest successes in pop music history selling 175 million records globally before they were thirty! 

The Four Seasons? Frankie Valli? These names may not be instantly recognisable but as Jersey Boys weaves its way into your heart you’ll be singing along and telling family and friends, “It’s too good to be true, I know that number … and so do you!”

Brought to you by Investec in association with 702 Talk Radio and DSTV, Jersey Boys makes its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino on 3 April, thereafter opening at Artscape, Cape Town on 19 June for a limited season before possibly touring Hong Kong later this year. This world-wide musical phenomenon takes you up the charts, across the seasons of life and behind the music where you’ll discover the secret of a 40-year friendship; the value of a handshake and the inspiring journey from the streets of Newark to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that was built on ever-popular hits such as “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, “My Eyes Adored You” and many more.

Seen by over 16 million people and currently playing in major cities worldwide including New York, Las Vegas, London, Melbourne and soon in Johannesburg and Cape Town, JERSEY BOYS is the hottest ticket in town! Hurry, book now at Computicket! 

Follow the incredible Jersey Boys journey: 

Web: www.jerseyboyssa.co.za

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerseyBoysSA

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/JerseyBoysSA/425649164133222

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H78l0ArPEiY

All images via: Jersey Boys SA Website