F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw
It’s hard to believe that Frankie Valli, at age 90, is currently on a “farewell tour” scheduled to end this April. Perhaps he’s aging better than Jersey Boys, which despite all the flash and frills, seems timeworn — a tribute to a once stellar act now fading into obscurity. Read more…
Anita W. Harris – LA Theatrix
But this musical is called “Jersey Boys” after all, and that is exactly what its story unabashedly and joyfully portrays. I found myself dancing down the aisle after its well-deserved standing ovation, trying to recreate the exuberant steps of these performers, who fully embody the legends they play in a production that does their music justice. Read more…