TRW Announces Acquisition of Jersey Boys (2024)

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Who owns the rights to Jersey Boys? ›

Theatrical Rights Worldwide was created by Spiegel in 2006. Coinciding with the JERSEY BOYS deal, TRW announced Spiegel's full ownership of the company, effective immediately.

But just how faithful to the Four Seasons' story is Eastwood's interpretation? For the most part, it's doesn't stray far from the musical or from the true story on which it's based. (Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, who wrote the musical, also wrote the film's screenplay.)

A musical with four stunning seasons, Jersey Boys is being staged at the brand new Trafalgar Theatre of the West End.

It became Broadway's twelfth longest-running show, and the West End's sixth-longest. We're here to tell you to watch the musical while you still can, because after 15 years on the West End, 'Jersey Boys' will close in early 2024.

In addition to his successful solo career, Valli is also reaping substantial royalties from the nearly $3 billion in revenue generated by his Broadway musical Jersey Boys.

First, a friend named Joe Pesci (yes, the same Joe Pesci who would go on, improbably, to become an Oscar-winning actor) introduced the Lovers to Bob Gaudio, a piano-playing, song-writing prodigy and former member of the Royal Teens.

Pesci and DeVito remained friends for the rest of DeVito's life; when DeVito fell on hard times in the 1970s following his resignation from the Four Seasons, Pesci placed DeVito on his personal payroll, and Pesci arranged for DeVito to make cameos in some of Pesci's 1990s films.

Yes. According to the Jersey Boys true story, Hollywood actor Joe Pesci (Goodfellas, Casino, My Cousin Vinny) was a friend of group member Tommy DeVito. Pesci was around during the group's formation and was responsible for introducing DeVito and Valli to singer/songwriter Bob Gaudio.

It's rags to riches, and back to rags." McAnuff was initially lukewarm to the project and did not like the idea of naming the project after a Four Seasons song, fearing it would look like a cash grab instead of a legitimate artistic work; Gaudio came up with the title on a plane ride, reasoning that the band members ...

Are Jersey Boys still on Broadway? ›

After more than 15 years as New York's favorite musical, the Tony, Grammy^® and Olivier Award-winning JERSEY BOYS played its final performance in New York on May 22, 2022. JERSEY BOYS continues in London and on UK Tour.

JERSEY BOYS may be in appropriate for children ages 12 and under. Contains strong language.

Jersey Boys (Coming Summer 2024) | City Springs Theatre Company.

JERSEY BOYS, written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, and directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Des McAnuff (700 Sundays, The Who's Tommy, Big River), began preview performances on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 and officially opened on Sunday, November 6, 2005 at Broadway's ...

Beginning in Belleville, New Jersey, with the partnership of Frank Valli and his street savvy companions, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Bob Gaudio, Jersey Boys follows the sometimes rocky, often rockin' road the four traveled to reach worldwide fame.

Frankie Valli: The Jersey Boys frontman is arguably the most well-known member of the band. He's the lead vocalist of the Four Seasons and boasts a unique falsetto. Don't try singing as high as Frankie Valli without warming up! Tommy DeVito: Tommy DeVito is part of the Four Seasons group.