Theatre review: Jersey Boys, Civic Theatre
19 Apr, 2021 11:28 PM
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Three of the four leads in Jersey Boys are normally based overseas - and it s good fortune they are able to take on the demanding roles in the hit musical. Photo / LK Creative
Three of the four leads in Jersey Boys are normally based overseas - and it s good fortune they are able to take on the demanding roles in the hit musical. Photo / LK Creative
NZ Herald
By: Ethan Sills
Musical theatre in New Zealand has been under the microscope in recent weeks. Ever since news broke that a touring production of The Lion King was granted border exemptions to enter New Zealand, the industry has been debating what needs to be done to enhance our locally grown productions so they can thrive on their own accord.
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With the pandemic shutting audiences out of theatres around the world, Kiwi actors working abroad packed their bags and moved home.
Luckily a tour of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys was about to start casting in New Zealand, a chance for locals to tell the story behind the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. From being some rough Jersey Boys and becoming four of the greatest stars in American rock history, cast member Andrew Coshan says.
The jukebox musical is a roaring success overseas and has been seen by 26 million people.
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