Silhouettes JB Podcast
By Silhouettes JB Podcast
Produced by Daveed Ben-Arie and Gia Doxey
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A' Salud 🍷
Silhouettes JB PodcastMay 05, 2024
The Fourmers: Reuniting Vegas Stars of the Hit Broadway Show Jersey Boys
The Fourmers celebrates the stars of the Vegas company of Jersey Boys and even features new members of the family, including Lou Gazzara, American Idol season 2 semifinalist and frequent headliner in Vegas.
In this episode, you'll learn:
-How the group was started (shout out to Sal Cucco!)
-Why the guys think Jersey Boys is still such a staple of Vegas nightlife
-What's in store for this set of shows
-How Jeff Leibow sings "Frankie" during a section of the show
We had so much fun with these guys! Make sure to buy your tickets here. https://bit.ly/the-fourmers-tickets
Please give it up for Fourmers members, Deven May, Jeff Leibow, Doug Crawford and Lou Gazzara!
A' Salud♥️🍷
The Closers: Kyli Rae and John Gardiner Part Two
Kyli Rae and John Gardiner join us in the Zoom studio all the way from Orlando, where Gia went to school!
In a full circle turn of events, John now teaches theatre at Gia's alma mater, the University of Central Florida! Go Knights, charge on!
John and Kyli have closed out some of the major companies of Jersey Boys, including Broadway, Vegas, and most recently the off-Broadway production at New World Stages.
In part two of our interview episode, we discuss:
•John and Kyli's amazing audition stories for Jersey Boys
•John's transition from stage to school, teaching theatre at Gia's alma mater, the University of Central Florida
•How John and Kyli work together "behind the table" as directors and choreographers
Kyli and John are consummate professionals and are Jersey Boys all-stars!
We hope you enjoy part two!
A’ Salud! 🍷♥️
The Closers: Kyli Rae and John Gardiner
Kyli Rae and John Gardiner join us in the Zoom studio all the way from Orlando, where Gia went to school! In a full circle turn of events, John now teaches theatre at Gia's alma mater, the University of Central Florida! Go Knights, charge on! John and Kyli have closed out some of the major companies of Jersey Boys, including Broadway, Vegas, and most recently the off-Broadway production at New World Stages. In part one of our interview episode, we discuss: •John evolving from Tommy DeVito to Gyp DeCarlo •How one hair flip from Kyli inspired brand new choreography from legend, Sergio Trujillo •Singing Music Supervisor Ron Melrose's arrangement of the American National Anthem at major baseball games •Transitioning from stage to school. Kyli and John are consummate professionals and are Jersey Boys all-stars! We hope you enjoy and stay tuned for part two! A’ Salud! 🍷♥️
The Principal Actor: Jessica Rush
It’s our Easter episode with #JerseyBoys legend Jessica Rush! 💐🤍
Jessica played Lorraine in Jersey Boys on Broadway from 2010 to 2013 and from 2015 to closing on Jan. 15, 2017.
She’s also the co-host of Mamas Talkin’ Loud, voted a top-10 MomPod on Podcast Magazine, with fellow JB actor Cara Cooper.
Other credits include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (NSMT), The Donna Summer Musical (Broadway), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Broadway), Guys & Dolls (Broadway) and Gypsy (Broadway)
In this episode, we discuss:
•Her journey from ensemble to principal actor
•Decision-making as an actor after hitting milestones in her career and her personal life •Her acting roots
•Jersey Boys memories, including the ONLY two-girl show on Broadway!
Jessica keeps it REAL. We’re so grateful for her brain 😂
Stay tuned for part two with her soon!
We hope you enjoy and you have beautiful, blessed Easter. 💐🙏🤍
A’ Salud! 🍷♥️
Dawn (Comeback): Gia and Daveed
It’s Dawn (Go Away), but she’s coming back — and it’s our comeback to YOU! 😂
As you know, we were off the air for about a year and a half. We really missed you all, and we wanted to take some time today to catch up with you, show you some fun #JerseyBoys merch around our apartment, and break down the “Dawn” section in the show — because it’s really been on Daveed’s mind! We regularly break down scenes with our guests, but we thought it would be fun for you to see how we talk about the show at home.
Please let us know if you like this format! We can do more episodes like this if you’re into it. ♥️
We love you all. We’re so lucky to have the best Jersey community in you.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day (He was Italian after all!) and A’ Salud! 🍷♥️
-Gia and Daveed
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Jersey Boys Vegas: A Character Study
Jersey Boys Vegas opens at The Orleans Showroom on Monday, February 22, 2024. Meet the FIVE Seasons (yes, there are two Frankies!) and learn about the surprisingly unique approaches to their roles and what distinguishes this production from others.
Tommy DeVito: Tyler Matthew Burk
Bob Gaudio: Kit Treece
Nick Massi: Jonathan Cable
Frankie Valli: Joey Barreiro and Jared Chinnock
Jersey Boys Vegas is produced by Ivory Star Productions as a licensed replica production from Dodger Theatrical.
Buy tickets here: https://thevenue.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=28
This episode was recorded on Monday, February 12, 2024.
Breaking Down The Hits w/ Ben Hartman
Episode 56 w/ Ben Hartman!
Ben Hartman has played and conducted JERSEY BOYS since 2007 when he joined the Chicago company under Music Director Chuck Larkin. He worked his way up through the first and second national tours and conducting the entire run at New World Stages.
In our season two finale, Ben breaks down the music theory of our favorite JERSEY BOYS songs from spring to winter and discusses the legacy the show leaves in New York City.
This episode was recorded on May 17, 2022.
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This Is Your Time w/ Charles Alexander Part 2
Episode 55 w/ Charles Alexander, Part II!
Continuing the wisdom with JERSEY BOYS elder, Charles Alexander.
Do you ever look at your favorite CDs or records and read the booklet that comes with them? Someone is hired to write those notes and essays, and Charles was hired by Motown Records AND Frankie Valli's team to write for Frankie and Bob Gaudio respectively...as well as JERSEY BOYS!
In Part II of our interview with Charles, learn how he helped sew the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio into the fabric of music history with the liner notes of "Jersey Beat: The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons!" Not ONE detail is missed!
Charles even reads us his email thread with Bob Gaudio.
You don’t want to miss this.
Huge thanks to Howard Tucker and Pam Singer for bringing us all together and making this interview happen!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded May 10, 2022.
This Is Your Time w/ Charles Alexander Part 1
Episode 55 w/ Charles Alexander!!
Please welcome JERSEY BOYS wise man and elder, Charles Alexander.
There's an elite group of JERSEY BOYS fans called the “Elders” who know the history of The Four Seasons and JERSEY BOYS like the back of their hand. These people grew up with the Seasons music and have seen JERSEY BOYS dozens and dozens of times…EACH! Our special guest Charles Alexander is one of those elders!
Charles is a former editor at Time Magazine and has an extensive history with The Four Seasons and JERSEY BOYS.
Remember Frankie and Bob’s handshake? Gava? Those scenes are inspired by Charles’s business story in 1987 detailing their agreement to give each other “half of everything they record outside the group.”
In Part I of our interview with Charles, learn the details behind his influential article and how his relationship with Bob Gaudio led to him writing the liner notes for the Original Broadway Cast recording.
And much, much more! You don’t want to miss this.
Huge thanks to Howard Tucker and Pam Singer for bringing us all together and making this interview happen!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded May 10, 2022.
Right To The Top w/ King Part 2
Episode 53 w/ KING part 2!!
Please welcome Antonio Leroy King, aka "King!"
King currently plays Barry Belson, Hal Miller (and others) AND understudies Bob Crewe on the current National Tour of Jersey Boys!
King is the first Black man to play Bob Crewe on the National Tour. We believe King is the first Black man to play Bob Crewe in a Dodgers production in United States ever!
This episode was so amazing that we needed to make it a two-parter!
In part 2 follow us as we deep-dive into:
-How his first performance as Bob Crewe went!
-How hiring dressers works on a tour (Did you know there are different dressers at every theatre?)
-How he advocated for his own wig for JERSEY BOYS
-How he shoulders the pride and responsibility he feels as the only Black person in the cast
And much, much more!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded March 30, 2022.
RIght To The Top w/ King Part 1
Episode 53 w/ KING part 1!!
Please welcome Antonio Leroy King, aka "King!"
King currently plays Barry Belson, Hal Miller (and others) AND understudies Bob Crewe on the current National Tour of Jersey Boys!
King is the first Black man to play Bob Crewe on the National Tour. We believe King is the first Black man to play Bob Crewe in a Dodgers production in United States ever!
This episode was so amazing that we needed to make it a two-parter!
In part 1, follow us as we deep-dive into:
-How he got the name King!
-How his relationship with God strengthened him during the pandemic
-How his college experience shaped him into the man and performer he is today
-How educators can teach about Black influence in the arts to the future generations
And much, much more!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded March 30, 2022.
The Jersey Squirrels w/ Julie Thiry-Couvillion, Nicole Ferrigno and Jessica Vaughan
Episode 52 w/ some of the wardrobe crew at New World Stages.
Please welcome Wardrobe Supervisor (AND Associate Designer), Julie Thiry-Couvillion, Wig Supervisor, Nicole Ferrigno and Stage Right Dresser, Jessica Vaughan!
Of course, we learned this week that sadly, the New World Stages production of JERSEY BOYS will be closing. However, we’re gonna keep bringing you the content you deserve, continuing with these amazing, badass Jersey Girls who help keep the actors dressed and “haired!”
Follow us as we deep-dive into the different backstage wardrobe and hair tracks at New World Stages!
In this episode, learn:
-How many different tracks there are for wardrobe and hair.
-How the New World Stages production distinguishes itself in the JERSEY BOYSVERSE and in the theatre world itself.
-How the costumes, wigs, hair, jewelry, etc. were revived and refreshed post-pandemic and post-filming of the soon-to-be-released JERSEY BOYS proshot starring Nick Jonas.
-Why the wardrobe/wig team calls themselves the “Jersey Squirrels.”
And much much more!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded January 18, 2022.
All Over The Map w/ Jon Hacker
Episode 51 w/ Jon Hacker — Frankie Valli on the current leg of the Jersey Boys national tour!
Howard Tucker joins us as Jon talks JERSEY BOYS past and present. Did you know that Jon was in the closing JB Broadway company as Joe Pesci and Frankie Valli understudy?
In this episode, Jon tells us about catching the theatre bug in his home state Ohio, his audition story, his beautiful wife Taryn, Broadway, tour life and the upcoming Jersey Boys pro-shot coming soon!
Jon, thank you so much for bringing your magnetic spirit to JERSEY BOYS across the country. We love you! A’ Salud!
This episode was recorded on February 2, 2022
Becoming Tommy: A Master Class w/ John Rochette
🚨 EPISODE 5️⃣0️⃣ ❗
Do you ever wonder how actors should play a villain? Trick question. No character is really a villain.
You know John Rochette from JERSEY BOYS on Broadway, on tour and in the NBC “One Night Only: The Best of Broadway” special, New World Stages AND the JERSEY BOYS pro-shot streaming soon.
John Rochette has been in the JERSEY BOYS family for more than a decade as Norm Waxman, a cover for the characters of Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi and now as Tommy DeVito at New World Stages.
A Jersey native and an accomplished drummer, John breaks down JERSEY BOYS with a deep understanding of male friendships and what it takes to keep the pace of both a high-energy show and this thing called life.
John is a dear friend of our show. He always vouches for us, and he gives a hell of an interview. “DeVito delivers,” all right! We’re honored he’s our guest for our milestone 50th episode.
Watch this episode for a Tommy MASTER CLASS from a class act himself. You don’t want to miss this one.
A’ Salud 🍷♥️
This episode was recorded February 2, 2022.
Lorraine: A Young Diane Sawyer w/ Tristen Buettel
If you love analyzing relationships and breakups, this is the episode for you.
Please welcome Tristen Buettel aka Lorraine at New World Stages and a woman wise beyond her years.
A Queens native, Tristen knew she wanted a career in musical theatre — but not because she knew every song to every classical show, but because she simply adored the craft.
Shortly after graduating with her BFA from Syracuse University, Tristen was cast in Lorraine on the JERSEY BOYS national tour.
In 2017, she filled in for the amazing Rachel Schur Chase at New World Stages for two months.
In 2019, she was offered an open-ended contract as Lorraine at New World Stages.
In this episode, Tristen breaks down
-Auditioning for shows in New York City in her last semester of college and right after graduating
-Why she auditioned for Jersey Boys (Sergio Trujillo, we’re looking at you!)
-How her JB co-star Jonathan Cable inspires her
-Her full-circle fan to performer moment at Broadway in Bryant Park
-38 minutes: Lorraine’s character and her breakup with Frankie— Tristen is so sensitive to both the male and female characters, and we can’t tell you how SPOT ON she was. We’re glad Howard was there to share his perspective, as well.
Other Credits include:
Danielle understudy Ever After — She understudied Sierra Boggess
Kim in Bye Bye Birdie at the Godspeed Opera House
Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at Arts of Coastal Carolina
DeLee in Smokey Joe’s Cafe at Alpine Theatre Project
Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray at Syracuse
Solo show at Green Room 42
Let’s continue the conversation! What are your thoughts on Lorraine and Frankie’s breakup?
The UK Jersey Maestra w/ Katy Richardson
Ep. 48! Give your standing O to Katy Richardson — music director of the West End production of Jersey Boys!
Previous credits include SIX THE MUSICAL in the UK & RENT at the Hope Mill Theatre!
Katy joined the JERSEY BOYS family in Fall 2021 as the first female music director in JB HERstory. (Get it? Because SIX? Huzzah!) HUGE congratulations!!
Did you know that music directors in most contemporary musicals conduct the show AND play in the pit at the same time?
Did you know that there are ZERO breaks for the musicians in all 2 hours and 30 minutes of JERSEY BOYS? Because the underscoring is a key storytelling element of the show, of course!
Learn about the intricacies of music directing for this particularly challenging show from the maestra herself:
-Her interview and audition for Jersey Boys UK Associate Music Supervisor Gareth Weedon. She played “Cry for Me,” “Sherry” and “Oh, What a Night”
-“The Godfather” cue after the sit-down scene
-The challenges of conducting with her left hand
-A deep-dive into equipment for the musicians, including the MainStage program that hosts pre-recorded sounds. (Only $30!) Link below for our musicians out there! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mainstage/id634159523?mt=12
This episode was recorded February 8, 2022.
A' Salud♥️🍷
One-Stop Music Shop w/ Steve Orich
Folks, please welcome the maestro himself, Steve Orich, Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winner for his JERSEY BOYS orchestrations. Steve Orich has also written arrangements, composed and conducted some of America’s finest cultural moments from the Oscars and Emmy Awards to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, A Very Brady Christmas, American Idol and more.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-How Ron Melrose and Steve met
-How to record a cast album
-About Steve's early years as a drummer and some advice he has for Broadway pit drummers
-Steve’s special relationship with the late, great Stephen Sondheim
If you’re a musician, this is for you! You’ll learn the ins and outs for writing music for TV, film and theatre.
This episode was recorded on January 25, 2022.
A’ Salud🍷♥️
-Gia and Daveed
Born For Broadway w/ Joey LaVarco
Get to know #JerseyBoys New World Stages sweetheart #JoeyLaVarco!
Joey made his JERSEY BOYS debut as Joey Pesci (and others) and understudy Frankie Valli on the Norwegian Bliss and currently plays the same roles at New World Stages in New York City.
Previous credits include Jason Robert Brown’s Broadway musical 13 with Ariana Grande and Liz Gillies, as well as the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in NYC and on tour.
Joey spent one of his precious evenings off with us to fill us in on the Off-Broadway craziness during Omicron, share some LaVarco family stories from the ole neighborhood, give behind-the-scenes Jersey Boys New World Stages trivia and thank his incredible mom Suzan for all she does. Suzan, we love and adore you!!
Thank you, Joey, for spending the time with us and again, huge thank you to the swings, understudies, emergency replacements, wardrobe, makeup, hair, stage management, company management and COVID safety managers who keep Jersey Boys running at New World Stages, the UK and the touring productions.
A’ Salud. ♥️🍷
This episode was recorded on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
An Angel Riffed w/ Jacob McIntosh
Join us on a trip across the pond with our first guest from Jersey BOYS UK!
Meet Jacob McIntosh who plays Barry Belson at the Trafalgar Theatre.
Jacob is no stranger to jukebox musicals and iconic red costumes — He was a swing in the UK tours of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL and KINKY BOOTS.
He has an effortless stage presence and can belt like nobody’s business. Did you know that Barry Belson does the famous “Oh, What a Night” riff not once but TWICE in the West End production?
Last October, Jacob made history as one of the few Black actors to play Bob Crewe onstage in JERSEY BOYS UK. Tommie Earl Jenkins also covered Bob Crewe in JERSEY BOYS UK from 2010-2013.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
-The Jersey Boys UK Barry Belson riff addition
-The Jersey Boys UK definition of “Superswing,” “High Swing” and “Low Swing”
-How swings are perceived in the West End
-His view on diversity in West End casting
A' Salud ♥️🍷
This episode was recorded on December 8, 2021.
Hardest Worker in the Room w/ Thomas Armstrong-Robley
New year, New #JerseyBoys perspectives! Check out our first episode with a JB creative from Australia.
Meet Thomas Armstrong-Robley who is not only playing #TommyDeVito in JerseyBoys at the Star Gold Coast in Australia, but he is also DIRECTING the show!
Thomas is an award-winning visionary actor/director with the guts to create a new Australian production of Jersey Boys while respecting the original.
The show ran from Jan. 6th-16th at the Star Gold Coast in Queensland. We wish Tom and the team all the broken legs!
Find out how Tom:
-Learned the show and the Four Seasons catalog back and front after seeing JB in London with John Lloyd Young
-Nailed his most taxing role as Dewey in a production of #SchoolOfRock (Major niche music convo here!)
-Made himself more employable with his international concerts, including “Live at Frankie’s: The Songs of Valli and Sinatra”
-Helped create 40+ full-time jobs after a year and a half of no work for Australian artists -Informed his new portrayal of Tommy DeVito from the director’s chair
*Listen to this episode for the top 5 changes in professional production.
Get an EXCLUSIVE look at their early artwork!*
Key Thomas quotes:
“It’s not how many hours you warm up. It’s getting out of your head.”
“Put everything you have into everything you do...because you never know who’s watching. A small project [of JB] turned into a full-time job.” (Paraphrased)
EXTRA FANDOM ALERT: Listen for our thoughts on in-between moments in Jersey Boys. For example, when Bob Crewe ends up acquiring the money for the Four Seasons demo, what does Tommy do with his money? Is this when he buys apartments to keep his girlfriends in? Is that moment when Tommy starts to break? Please weigh in with us in the comments! A’ Salud!
Recorded Dec. 19, 2021
Keeping Theatre Lit w/ Gian DiCostanzo
It’s time to formally meet Gian DiCostanzo, the man behind our merch and the performer whose voice sends ya to the stratosphere!
Gian performed as a swing in the 3.0 and 4.0 casts of JERSEY BOYS on the Norwegian Bliss and founded Stagelight Candle Co. that features Broadway-inspired candles for theatre lovers across the country.
Other credits include the national tour of PAW PATROL LIVE! and regional productions of BUDDY, THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, FOREVER PLAID and most recently A BRONX TALE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center directed by JB and Silhouettes JB Podcast alum, Richard H. Blake and starring JB and Silhouettes JB Podcast alum, Mike Backes
Learn how:
-FOREVER PLAID harmonies with friends in high school shaped Gian into the performer he is today
-Gian developed his falsetto at Emerson college
-Gian nailed the JERSEY BOYS contract (crazy timing!)
-JERSEY BOYS and A BRONX TALE compare in the storytelling of Italian-Americans
-Our partnership with Stagelight Candle Co. began
-Gian created the name of our new WINTER CANDLE COMING THIS MONTH!
Gian is stage managing a production of Legally Blonde at Theater Row — His closing show is today! Wish him a happy closing!
And for any agents out there, hire him!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded on Dec. 5, 2021.
Oh, What a Re-Opening Night w/ Gia and Daveed
Folks! You don’t have to rinse out your socks anymore because JERSEY BOYS is back! This is our first episode without a guest, but we wanted to put the Winter lights on and give you a firsthand account of our experience at the re-opening night of #JerseyBoys at New World Stages
Listen for:
-Behind the scenes details of our 10-Day countdown to re-opening night. Thank you, Dodgers!!
-Special people we ran into…!
-Merch price breakdown — sold only at NWS, not online
-Our interpretations of new costumes, choreography and acting choices
-Tips on what to look out for with this special cast
More to come!
A’ Salud♥️🍷
This episode was recorded on Nov. 20, 2021.
7000 Miles to Broadway w/ Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer and Miles Aubrey
Episode 43!
Tony nominee J. Robert Spencer is back with his partner and fellow JERSEY BOYS alum Miles Aubrey to talk about their upcoming show “7,000 Miles to Broadway!”
J. Robert Spencer created the role of Nick Massi in La Jolla and on Broadway.
Miles Aubrey originated the role of Norm Waxman on the first national tour where he also covered Bob Gaudio, and then went on to play Norm Waxman and covered Gyp DeCarlo and Nick Massi on Broadway.
Learn about how they worked together on Jersey Boys and how Bobby created his autobiographical show.
2 guys. No egos. Just music.
7000 Miles to Broadway
-Nov. 16th. Rudder Theatre in College Station, TX. 7:30pm. Buy tickets here: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/7886/d/j-robert-spencer?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=7000MilestoBroadwayonsale&utm_content=version_A
-Nov. 18th. Hill Performance Hall @ Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. 7:30pm. Buy tickets here: https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8C3D300E-E6B8-4952-9B39-27A91F9CCDC1&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=3FD267C8-AC08-4E89-96FF-3086F023915D
This episode was recorded on November 4, 2021.
A’ Salud🍷♥️
By Design w/ Klara Zieglerova
Please welcome the Tony-Award nominated set designer who put Jersey all over the map…Klara Zieglerova!
A Prague native, Klara studied design at David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University and was later hired as an associate set designer of the 1998 Roundabout Theatre Co. Broadway revival of 1776 and 1999 Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN along with stage manager Richard Hester.
Credits as lead designer include the Broadway production of THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE, the 2012 national tour of FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo as well as the Broadway, West End, and touring productions of SISTER ACT directed by Jerry Zaks and THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Des McAnuff.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
-How she nailed her Jersey Boys interview with Des McAnuff
-Original sketches of the set
-What drew her to the story…”The iron curtain.”
-The production she coined the “Rolls Royce of Jersey Boys sets”
-Why the Jersey Boys UK tour set has two spiral staircases
-How to design for a national tour
-Her time working with late lighting designer Howell Binkley
-How design teams are created and opportunity to newcomers in this niche role in theater
-Her set design nomination for Jersey Boys ♥️
Key quotes:
-“Des wanted to keep the show as downstage as possible”
-“My only job is to not let the scenery get in the way.”
Don’t forget…Everywhere you see an official Dodgers production of Jersey Boys, you’re immersed in Klara’s gorgeous set design. ♥️🍷
A’ Salud to creating Jersey all over the map! All the love, Klara.
This episode was recorded on October 13, 2021.
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Opting Up w/ Tony Clements
Meet Tony Clements!
Tony Clements was a swing in the 3rd national tour of Jersey Boys.
When he studied theatre at Pace University, the New Hampshire native performed in a a production of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s DOGFIGHT and in Stephen Sondheim’s SWEENEY TODD, starring Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel as Mrs. Lovett as the title role at Lincoln Center.
Tony most recently played Joe Pesci in a Jersey Boys production at Maine State Music Theatre this summer!
All before he turns 29 in December. Tony, we wish you continued success! Thank you so much for joining us!
Watch his episode to learn about:
-Vocal health on tour. Travis Cloer told us about vocal health in Vegas. Now Tony teaches us how to stay healthy on a national tour and realizing the extra work needed as singers get older.
-His straw warm-up (A popular Frankie technique!)
-A special tour house with killer acoustics
-The evolution of JB branding and press materials (Dodger Theatrical marketing, we love you! )
-The character of Frankie Valli’s maturity in Spring, Summer, Fall and his final act in Winter. Of course Frankie loved the validation from audiences, but did he really want the fame?
This episode was recorded on June 9, 2021
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"Grace" w/ Andrew Frace
When Andrew Frace takes a swing (role), he never misses…because he knows that everything in life happens the way it needs to. Andrew is a man of no ego and an actor with no sense of competition.
We know Andrew as swing in the JERSEY BOYS company since 2009. He started as Joey (u/s Frankie, Bob and Tommy) at the Palazzo Hotel and Norm (u/s Tommy) at the Paris Hotel, Barry Belson on the national tour and now he’s a swing and Bob u/s at New World Stages.
Other credits include: THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET three times -- most recently in the role of Johnny Cash in a regional production at the Arvada Center Theatre in Colorado this summer. He also played the role of Johnny Cash in the famed long-running sitdown production at the Apollo Theater in Chicago and stood by for the roles of Johnny Cash and Sam Phillips on the national tour. He also toured the country in THE LION KING as Ed, one of the 3 main hyenas. He also understudied Timon and Zazu!
His regional credits include J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, at the Heritage Rep Theatre, Anchor / Gill in the original cast of FINDING NEMO in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Willy Wonka in Will Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the Kennedy Center, and so much more!
He’s been in our living rooms, too where he was on the hit NBC shows 'New Amsterdam" and "Blacklist," CBS’s "The Bull" and of course STARZ’s "Power Book II: Ghost" along with JB alum, Cory Jeacoma!
He tells us:
-How the JB creative team instilled confidence in him -His experience understudying Frankie
-The importance of giving people grace
-The art of forgiveness
-The JB direct addresses impacted him and audiences around the world
Watch this episode for the reality check you’ve been waiting for.
This episode was recorded on August 9th, 2021.
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Family is Everything with Healthy Communication w/ Renée Marino
Renée Marino is a woman of many titles — Actress extraordinaire,
dance captain, “Pretty Strong Women" workout coach, master communicator and more. Her best title, however, is herself.
A Jersey native, she took the world by the cogliones and starred in JERSEY BOYS on Broadway and of course, the JERSEY BOYS movie alongside John Lloyd Young and directed by Clint Eastwood.
She starred in CHAPLIN, WONDERLAND, and WEST SIDE STORY and was a swing in the 25th anniversary tour of CATS. She toured the country as a featured performer and understudy of Sharpay Evans in the national tour of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL.
She's also a communication coach and co-hosted the World Summit last year, alongside leaders of the industry Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and Jenna Kutcher.
Renée is an inspiration to everyone she meets with her winning attitude and open mind.
Listen this episode for communication advice, AND
Check out our YOUTUBE PAGE, Silhouettes JB Podcast for a commentary of her iconic scenes in the Jersey Boys movie. There's so much we didn't know!
A' Salud to our role model! Be sure to follow her on Instagram, sign up for her coaching classes and mark your calendars for her book "Becoming a Master Communicator" release on January 25, 2022. Preorder it here: http://www.becomingamastercommunicator.com/
"Put us in, coach," as our associate producer Howard Tucker says!
Thank you so much to Gary Neuberg for making the connection!
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This episode was recorded on July 20th, 2021.
Internationally Francine w/ Geena Hutton
Silhouettes JB Podcast is going international!
A few months ago in April and May, Amici Productions produced #JerseyBoysNewZealand.
This was the first-ever professional local tour in New Zealand and the only professional theatrical tour in the world at the time. For #JerseyBoys, ”is that style or what?”
The wonderful Geena Hutton — who played Francine — sat down with us to talk about this historic production!
Highlights:
-How she nails American accents
-Her experience with Hayden Milanes who came from the U.S. to play Frankie!
-Analysis of why Francine called home in act II and “Give me a fucking break” line
Fun facts:
-Francine was onstage during a special part in act II we don’t usually see!
-There was an added Bob Crewe line
Geena Hutton is killing it down under with three shows this year. Check out her page to see highlights of her performance in the title role in Mary Poppins, Francine in JB and @madagascarthemusical closing today!
Thank you so much, Geena and we hope to see you in person soon!
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This episode was recorded on June 19, 2020.
The Track Star w/ Mike Backes
Mike Backes is with us in the Zoom studio! Mike performed as a swing in JERSEY BOYS Las Vegas and as part of a special group of actors who covered lead roles on opposite sides of the Jersey Boys foil. Mike played the tougher Tommy DeVito and softer Bob Gaudio. Mike made his Bob Gaudio debut mid-show in the middle of a costume fitting!
Mike performed in the national tours of A BRONX TALE, ROCK OF AGES and GREASE, four Off-Broadway shows, two productions of RENT and has directed children’s theatre.
We’re here to celebrate Mike AND his new show debuting at the Triad Theater in New York City on Thursday, July 29th at 7pm.
Mike and his talented girlfriend Pilar Martinez created "Timeless," a cabaret show with the greatest hits from the 1930s through the 1960s.
Watch this episode to learn:
-Who he swung for in JERSEY BOYS
-About his analysis of the characters Tommy DeVito and Bob Gaudio
-About his directing experience.
This episode was recorded on July 1, 2021.
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All There Was, Was The Music w/ Brett Beiersdorfer, Max Caine and Jonny Morrow
We’ve got a new point of view! As Lin-Manuel Miranda once said in a #Ham4Ham show, “we’ve liberated the musicians from the pit!”
Jam in the Zoom studio with three incredible musicians from the JB 3rd National Tour — current musicians drummer Brett Beiersdorfer, guitarist Max Caine and JB tour alum bassist Jonny Morrow.
Find out how:
-To nail the most musically challenging sections of the show
-To get hired into a professional orchestra pit right outta high school! No need to “check out the graduate course!”
-Jonny Morrow built his own bass for the show
Sit back and listen to some badass musicians talk about playing Grammy Award-winning charts!
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This episode was recorded on February 24, 2021.
Executive Producers and co-hosts: Gia Doxey and Daveed Ben-Arie
Solid Gold w/ John Lloyd Young
It’s Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young’s birthday & he's here to promote his new concert “Solid Gold” on Friday, July 9 at 7pm PST / 10pm EST at full capacity at The Space in Las Vegas and available on livestream.
His band is reuniting with a brand new set of Disco, 70s & 80s funk and soul hits — JLY now has at least 80 songs in his repertoire. He and music director Tommy Faragher even added a new horn player! "Think we can talk about a saxophone?" Time to party!
Find out how he came up with the idea for the show and hear updates on his upcoming album (maybe 2 albums!)
A' Salud to you, John on your special birthday and to the U.S. on our Independence Day!
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This episode was recorded on July 2, 2021. Produced and co-hosted by Daveed Ben-Arie, Gia Doxey and Howard Tucker.
Father's Day w/ Deven May, Travis Cloer and Aaron DeJesus
We know Jersey Boys Vegas alums Travis Cloer, Deven May and current Frankie Valli at New World Stages Aaron De Jesus for their roles in Jersey Boys, but today we have a simple, family conversation about a more special role — being a dad.
Learn how:
-Aaron flew to NYC for a JB audition the day before his wife Gail gave birth to their daughter Lydia.
-Aaron and Travis approached Frankie’s character from a newfound father’s perspective
-Deven analyzes Tommy DeVito’s character as possibly acting as a father figure to Frankie as well as a brother
-Deven and his wife Cady raised a newborn in a pandemic
-How all their children are “chasin’ the music” and movies their parents grew up on — and living with technology
-Travis and his wife Jen raise their kids in Zoom school during COVID
-How fatherhood made them embody the Jersey Boys “family is everything” line tenfold.
Buy Travis Cloer’s new single “Standing Here” at https://ffm.to/standinghere
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This episode was recorded on June 17, 2021
The Legacy Man w/ Richard H. Blake
There are only a few performers in a generation who’ve had a career like #RichardHBlake.
He originated the roles of Warner Huntington III in #LegallyBlonde, Glen Guglia in #TheWeddingSinger and Lorenzo in #ABronxTaleMusical. He’s on three cast albums? “Is that style or what?”
Richard also starred in #Footloose, #Wicked, #Aida, #Hairspray and more. Of course, we also love him for his tenure as #TommyDeVito in #JerseyBoys on Broadway.
Richard H. Blake has helped legacy shows and introduce millions of people to musical theatre. Movie to musical adaptations and 50s, 60s, 80s or 90s R&B and boy band vibes, Richard H. Blake can tell the story of all.
Listen as Richard remembers his
-start on Broadway and Star Search
-JERSEY BOYS audition (exclusive!)
-Meet-cute with his wife during FOOTLOOSE
-Insights on playing “the bad guy” (Tommy, Warner, Glen)
-Master class working with Chazz Palminteri and Robert DeNiro on A Bronx Tale
-Precious times with the late #NickCordero — may he Rest in Peace. You don’t want to miss his special story.
Watch him NOW on The Bite on Spectrum and catch him at #GreenRoom42 in NYC on Aug. 27th and 28th.
A’ Salud to Richard as we wish him continued success! And thank you Howard Tucker, our associate producer for this episode, for making the connection!
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This episode was recorded on May 13, 2021.
Executive Producers and Hosts: Daveed Ben-Arie and Gia Doxey. Associate Producer: Howard Tucker.
Everything's Copasetic w/ Christopher Kale Jones
Christopher Kale Jones who ORIGINATED the role of Frankie Valli on the 1st National Tour of JERSEY BOYS stops by!
Listen for stories from the road — He also played Frankie in New York, Chicago, and LA! — and a tribute to the late Joe Siravo.
Chris is returning to Jersey Boys as Frankie Valli in September at Stages St. Louis alongside his wife Jenna Coker Jones as Mary Delgado!
Chris is booked and blessed in 2021. Support his additional projects, as well!
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre- He is in pre-production on a “It Came from Outer Space!” musical spoof of the 1950s seminal sci-fi flick
Watch a virtual version now for FREE until June 20th!
Stream / buy his live album “Darin’” — one-man concert celebrating the incredible Bobby Darin live at the Mercury Theater in Chicago.
He is re-joining the famous Under the Streetlamp group with two concerts in June, in Waukegan, Illinois and Deadwood Casino in South Dakota.
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This episode was recorded on April 21, 2021.
This Is Who I Am w/ Jennifer Naimo
Jennifer Naimo, the original Mary Delgado at La Jolla and on Broadway, stopped by the Zoom studio for her exclusive deep-dive into the ole’ neighborhood!
Listen for:
-An analysis of the character from JERSEY BOYS, Mary Delgado
-Her no nonsense standards that got her where she is today
-How she stayed true to her Catholic faith in every show she did
And
-How Danielle Gaudio, Bob Gaudio’s daughter led her and her husband Tim to their son!
As always, drink up, listen with a friend, and have a beautiful day!
A’ Salud!♥️🍷
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Putting Jersey on the Page w/ Rick Elice
Season two premiere!
#JerseyBoys co-writer #RickElice tells us how he put Jersey on the page with Marshall Brickman.
You’re in for a a mini masterclass on how to make the whole world explode through dialogue.
Learn about the
-Timeline of JB before La Jolla. It’s earlier than you think!
-Historical present tense in each season’s monologues
-Creation of the JB character “Lorraine”
-History of the jukebox musical 1 hour
-Distinction between jokes and laughs 1:42
-ORIGINAL dialogue in pizza scene at La Jolla
-Sit-down scene reactions from Tommy DeVito and Frankie Valli’s reactions before La Jolla
And more!
A’ Salud🍷
This episode was recorded on Saturday, January 17, 2021.
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Starting His Own Group w/ Jeff Leibow
Jeff Leibow — the original #NickMassi in Jersey Boys Las Vegas — promotes his 2nd virtual NF Hope benefit concert on Sunday, May 2nd at 7pm EST.
NF is a genetic disorder of the nervous system characterized by tumors that can grow on any nerve in the body without warning. Jeff and his wife Melody began the benefit concerts after their daughter Emma was diagnosed in 2010 when she was just nine months old. Now, they’re helping thousands of people living with NF. Sunday is their 2nd virtual concert, but their 17th concert overall.
Support NF Hope this Sunday and listen to the musical stylings of Broadway all-stars Betty Buckley, Lea Salonga, Stephanie J. Block, Jersey Boy Sebastian Arcelus, Derrick Baskin, Adam Jacobs, Aisha Jackson and friends of Silhouettes JB Podcast The Four C-Notes.
Jeff Leibow played Nick Massi in the San Fransisco limited holiday engagement in Dec. 2007 before opening the Las Vegas cast as Nick Massi on May 3rd, 2008 — Frankie Valli's birthday. Listen for niche insights into the development of the Las Vegas company with Frankie Valli and the Jersey Boys creative team, and learn about the incredible, resilient NF community.
Reserve tickets now and donate to NF here: https://e.givesmart.com/s/:iWVSb2q7AyS/e/l12/
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That Was the Best w/ John Lloyd Young
JERSEY BOYS star and Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young promotes his new concert "John Lloyd Young: By Request" streaming live from The Space in Las Vegas on May 1st, 2021 @ 9PM EST and 6PM PST!
Plus, continue the party at the after party starting at 10:45 PM EST and 7:45 PM PST! He'll have some surprise songs and stories from his JB days!
In this episode, John also reminisces about his time in JERSEY BOYS and discusses his visual art career and the art of a good cabaret show.
Livestream ticket: $30
Livestream ticket + VIP After Party access: $100
Head to www.thespacelv.com to buy tickets and for more information.
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The Tenure Track w/ Sara Schmidt
Cue the “Who Loves You” hi-hats! It’s our season 1 finale with JERSEY BOYS Broadway's sweetheart Sara Schmidt.
As we wrap up women’s history month, Sara gives an emotional interview reminiscing on her twelve incredible years at Jersey Boys, times with the late vocalist Marni Nixon, recording the Grammy Award-winning JB cast album and updating us on her new life in Napa, California, home of one of her other great loves, wine.
Give Sara a standing ovation as she gives us her most honest deep-dive into life in her 40s. Thank you, Sara for being so open with us. We know your story will inspire women everywhere.
#FamilyIsEverything.
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Simply Kate w/ Katie O'Toole
Women’s History Month is going strong because the unstoppable Katie O’Toole is back!
Katie was a swing on Jersey Boys Broadway from 2008-2016, assistant dance captain from 2008-2011 and dance captain from 2011-2015.
We're so glad she has her own episode to share historic moments from the show and her life:
There was only ONE two-girl show on Broadway with Katie and Jessica Rush! "Wanna hear the full story?" Katie is the one you want to talk to!
Plus, she tells us about the intricacies of dance captain life, a fist fight in 2nd row in April 2009, the first time she met Peter Gregus and her treasured working experience with John Lloyd Young during his Broadway return.
She’s making history with her own business Simply Kate Organization. Everything is always in its place at Katie's house. Places, please!
We thank Katie for teaching us to keep working until you're confident in your job role, and when you think you have it down...learn it again.
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International Women's Day w/ Jennifer Naimo, Sara Schmidt, and Katie O'Toole
It’s our International Women’s Day episode with Jennifer Naimo, Sara Schmidt and Katie O’Toole! Catch up with three iconic Jersey Girls as we reminisce on their years in Jersey Boys on Broadway! Jen — JB’s OBC Mary Delgado — tells us about her time from La Jolla and Broadway until Nov. 2008. “Plus which!” Did you know Sara played Francine for the entire Broadway run of Jersey Boys? OBC, baby!! And we hear from the outstanding Katie O’Toole who kept JB a well-oiled machine as a swing from 2008-2016. -Swing 2008-2016 -Assistant DC- 2008-2011 -Dance captain- 2011-2015 Learn about her dance captain duties! ♥️ Jen and Sara are both enjoying the California lifestyle, and Katie is killin’ it in Central New Jersey with her thriving Simply Kate Organization business. We have so much to learn from these ladies. Listen to our episode to see how they’re KILLING this game called life with enthusiasm, grit and wisdom. Don’t mess with them. They’ll break yuh balls.
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C-Notes and Bowling Pins w/ John Michael Coppola
"It's a Nick" w/ Michael Lomenda
It’s sit-down Sunday with Michael Lomenda, Jersey Boys legend who played Nick Massi in Toronto, the First National Tour, Broadway and the Warner Bros. movie directed by Clint Eastwood and co-starring Christopher Walken.
He grew up in Canada and has dozens of credits in the Canadian and American theatre scene. Listen for stories about his early years, experience teaching at AMDA LA, his self-proclaimed horrible JB musical and movie auditions, experience filming the sit-down scene on his birthday and a deep-dive into Gia and Daveed’s favorite JB character Nick Massi.
Follow him at @michaellomenda IG, FB & Twitter and his production and graphic design company Little Bull Productions based out of Los Angeles @littlebullpro.
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Who Loves You w/ Jenna Schoen and Keith Hines
It's our Valentines Day episode with JERSEY BOYS power couple Jenna Schoen and Keith Hines!
You most recently saw them on NBC’s “One night only: The Best of Broadway” last month in the incredible “Who Loves You” and "Oh, What A Night" opener and "The Big Three" performance later in the special. They’ve both been with JERSEY BOYS since 2014 on the 2nd national tour where they met and started dating. Jenna performed as a swing and as Francine on the 2nd national tour and was the first Francine at New World Stages. Keith played Nick Massi on the 2nd national tour, at New World Stages and The Muny. They got engaged in 2019! Jenna and Keith are here to talk about their JERSEY BOYS experiences and how they can’t take their eyes off each other!
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Startin' 'Em Young w/ The Royal Four
We sat down with The Royal Four, four teenage boys in love with The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS and Doo-Wop!
Listen to these Long Island singers' stories about singing for Frankie Valli and finding their sound!
Kids can grow up with music from a different era, and we hope they enjoy our content because it's what we always wanted when we their age!
Keep an ear out for The Royal Four! Frankie Valli said so!
A’ Salud🍷
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"Funny How" w/ Joey Russo
Joey Russo plays the scene-stealing Joe Pesci in the Jersey Boys movie and has serious comedy chops. He’s worked with two of America’s biggest film directors — Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese.
We consider Joey a key player in modern mafia movies, and we’re here get to know him, his thoughts on comedic timing in film and discuss our projection of the future of mafia movies in our new political climate.
Joey has also hit all the mainstream TV bases in the past decade — in episodes of How I Met Your Mother, iCarly and Parks & Recreation. He starred in Jersey Shore Shark Attack (with Jeremy Luke from JB AND Tony Sirico) and in “Small Shots” series now available on Amazon Prime.
A’ Salud🍷
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Holiday With Me w/ Travis Cloer
Holiday with Me w/ Travis Cloer — the longest-running Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys.
Did you know he got an audition by sending a demo? There’s more behind that story!
Travis also breaks down
-The origin of the two-show Frankie in 2006
-Vocal health in Vegas climate (His voice is still smooth like BUTTER!)
-His solo albums
-Experience working on “Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas” with Bob Gaudio & Ron Melrose
-Singing with Robbie Robinson — Frankie Valli’s music director
-What makes a GOOD cabaret show
-Jersey Boys trivia
-His new single “Holiday with Me” that is CLIMBING the iTunes Charts!
Keep playing “Holiday with Me” into 2020! It’s still Christmas for 10 more days, you know!
Happy holidays, island lovers!
A’ Salud🍷
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Buon Natale w/ Natalie Gallo
Oh, there’s no guest like Natalie Gallo for the holidays!
^Yes, to quote My Cousin Vinny, that’s “Gallo with a G!”
Natalie played Mary Delgado for 8 years in the Jersey Boys 2nd national tour, Las Vegas, Broadway and New World Stages companies. Deck the halls with Natalie as she breaks down her incredible career — Cruise life, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, A Chorus Line and more — but more importantly, learn how she took the reins on her own life and wrote her own story as a performer.
If you’re going to make it in this business, you have to be intuitive and strong as hell. And that’s exactly who Natalie Gallo is.
Wrap up the year with this beautiful soul who gives poignant end-of-the-year advice, insight into her iconic Jersey Boys role, some Christmas love and friendship magic to a special co-star who makes a cameo…
We’re so thankful for our time with Natalie, and we hope you enjoy her joyful presence!
Happy holidays, paisans.
A’ Salud.
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