Jersey Boys Podcast

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #072 - Interview With Peter Saide Plus News Updates

Today's Jersey Boys Podcast is an interview from the archives (recorded August 2010) with Peter Saide who was at the time of the recording and also when we are publishing this podcast playing the lead role of Bob Guadio with the Jersey Boys Las Vegas company.  This podcast also includes news about: Jersey Boys Tour News (Ohio);  The MidTown Men's upcoming show in San Diego, CA (Sycuan) ; and Austrailia and New Zealand News from BroadWayWorld.

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Song samples included in this podcast (thanks to Rhino Records): "Sunday Kinda Love" [Cast CD], The Sun Ain't Going To Shine (Anymore) [Anthology]; and Working My Way Back To You [Cast CD].

P.S. Thanks to John Lloyd Young for the podcast introduction! 

 

Farm Girl In New York Now Available For Purchase

J. Robert "Bobby" Spencer reports that his movie "Farm Girl In New York" is now being distributed by Maverick Entertainment Group and can be purchased online at sites like Amazon.

Mr. Spencer orginated the role of orignal Four Season's member Nick Massi in Jersey Boys at the La Jolla Playhouse and on Broadway.

The podcast has run interviews with Mr. Spencer several times in the past including an interview dedicated to discussing this film:

• #005 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & WKCR Interview with J. Robert Spencer
• #017 - Review of the Broadyway Show and Interview with J. Robert Spencer
• #042 - Beggin Re-Edit Plus 2004 Full Focus Interview with Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer
• #052 - San Diego Tour Update, Jennifer Naimo's Cabaret, Interview With J. Robert Spencer About His New Farm Girl In New York Movie
• #065 - Interview with J. Robert Spencer

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #071 - Interviews with Quinn Van Antwerp & Matt Bailey

Today's podcast Jersey Boys Podcast #071 (recorded Tuesday, December 23, 2009) includes two cast interviews.  The first interview is with Quinn Van Antwerp who plays Bob Gaudio with the Jersey Boys Toronto Company.  And then Matt Bailey who plays Tommy Devito is interviewed from the Jersey Boys National Tour. 

Listen! (Size: 27.6-MBs, Time: 39m42s)

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Additional links mentioned in this podcast of potential interest:

• Vee Jay Records
• Philips Records
• Rhino Records
• Jersey Boys Podcast #031
• Jersey Boys Info 
• Jersey Boys Blog
• The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette (GILG)

Song samples included in this podcast (thanks to Rhino Records):

• "Jungle Bells" [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]
• "Joy To The World [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]
• "The Little Drummer Boy" [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]
• "What Child Is This" [Four Seasons' Christmas Album]

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WLIT Radio Interview Of Jersey Boys Chicago Cast Posted To YouTube

Mike over at the Jersey Boys Forum notes that Chicago WLIT's Melissa Forman recently had the "Chicago company of JERSEY BOYS in the studio to discuss the new block of tickets that went on-sale to the public Friday, January 23 at 10 a.m. for performances April 14 through July 12, 2009.

Here is Part 1 via You Tube:

Here is Part 2 via You Tube:

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #065 - Interview with J. Robert Spencer

Today's Jersey Boys Podcast #065 (produced on Wednesday, September 3, 2008) has a single focus - a great phone interview with Jersey Boys Broadway's J. Robert Spencer who plays the role of original Four Season Nick Massi. This interview was recorded on Friday, August 29, 2008.

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After listening to this interview you will get all the details on Bobby's current plans with Jersey Boys, and an in-depth update on all the projects he has been working on in conjunction with Jersey Boys plus a run down on his plans for the next couple of months.  Links mentioned with regards to the interview:

• US Open You Tube Link
• "Farm Girl In New York" (2007) movie
• Anywhere Road
• "Handel's Messiah Rocks" (Boston, September 21, 2008)
• "Next To Normal" (Washington DC)
• Shenandoah Conservatory
• "Heterosexuals" (2008) movie
• J. Robert Spencer on MySpace

In addition, the following links mentioned during this podcast:

• Technorama's Star Trek Experience Tour Podcast
• Tee Morris
• Nobilis

Music samples (thanks to Rhino Records) played in this podcast includes:

• "Don't Let Go" [Dawn (Go Away) CD]
• "Big Girls Don't Cry" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]

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JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #063 - Tribute To John Altieri, Review of Jersey Boys Las Vegas, & Interview with Eric Gutman

The 63rd edition (recorded on 5/11/08 - Happy Mother's Day!) of the Jersey Boys Podcast has been posted.   This podcast includes: a tribute to the late John Altieri; a review of Jersey Boys Las Vegas with highlights of the Opening Night Party on May 3, 2008 at the Palazzo Resort and Casino; and an interview with Jersey Boys 1st National Tour & Broadway member Eric Gutman.

Listen! (Size: 23.9-MBs, Time: 52:19)

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We also bring you the new announcement for Jersey Boys Radio, a 24/7 streaming music station on the Internet for Jersey Boys and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons fans.  Other topics discussed include:

• Jersey Boys Store
• JerseyBoys @ Flickr [RSS]
• Audrey @ Four Seasons Neighborhood Bus Tour
• 1st Four Seasons Neighborhood Bus Tour Review
• American Theatre Wing
• Taylor Sternberg's Tour That Blog

Additional links with coverage related to Jersey Boys Las Vegas: TheStripPodcast (206.424.4737); USA Today; Newsblaze; Las Vegas Weekly; Erich Bergen on KVVU TV; Broadway World; Daily Mail; Las Vegas Sun; Vegas Stripping; Celebrity News 24/7; LA Times; The Star; Theater Dogs; The Star; Las Vegas Review Journal; BrightCove; Las Vegas Weekly; and Kathy Johnstone's pictures from Jersey Boys Las Vegas Open Night.

Music samples (thanks to Rhino Records) played in this podcast includes:

• "Who Loves You" [Jersey Baby CD]
• "Rag Doll" [Frankie Valli & 4 Seasons Reunited LIVE CD]
• "Working My Way Back To You" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Big Girls Don't Cry" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]

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Very Sad News With Regards To John Altieri

It is with significant sadness that the Jersey Boys Podcast has to share the news with our listeners that John Altieri, one of the most caring cast members of Jersey Boys 1st National Tour & Las Vegas, has passed away.  We just interviewed him on Thanksgiving Day 2007 in Orange County, and we were planning to see him at the opening night of Jersey Boys Las Vegas this past weekend.  Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, cast members, fans, and all those that knew him.  He will be missed.

Here are some additional memorials:

• From Erich Bergen
• Jersey Boys Blog
• Fan Photo Tribute
• From Taylor Sternberg
• From Eric Gutman

*NOTE: The picture attached to this blog post is with John with Christy taken in Dec. 2006 in San Francisco's Jersey Boys opening night party.

UPDATE (5/9/08): BroadwayWorld has more details on John's death and how you can contact his family. Backstage and TheaterMania also have coverage.

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #061 - Interview with Deven May Plus News Update

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The Jersey Boys Podcast #061 brings fans an interview with Deven May who up until recently was playing the role of Tommy Devito on the 1st National Tour.  After the interview we will have some comments about the interview, and then a short run down of the latest news related to Jersey Boys Broadway , Jersey Boys Chicago, Jersey Boys London, Jersey Boys Las Vegas, and John Lloyd Young.

Music samples (thanks to Rhino Records ) played in this podcast includes:

• "The Early Years" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "Beggin" [Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Anthology CD]

Links mentioned in this podcast:

• Jersey Boys Podcast Email Notification Service
• Las Vegas: Broadway World, Erich Bergen Blog
• Chicago: Variety, Playbill, Chicago Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Theatre In Chicago, Broadway World
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Tampa
• Jersey Boys Blog Interview with Broadway's new Bob Gaudio Sebastian Arcelus
• London: Jersey Boys Blog #1, Whats On Stage,  Theatre In London Blog, Jersey Boys Blog #2, Evening Times, Playbill
• Reviews of John Lloyd Young's solo concert: Jersey Boys Blog, The Star-Ledger via NJ.com,  New York Times
• Deven May on MySpace

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Jersey Boys Quiz and J. Robert Spencer Videos

Here are two quick pointers for Jersey Boys Podcast fans:

• The "official" Jersey Boys Quiz
• J. Robert Spencer (who plays Nick Massi on Jersey Boys Broadway) has three new video shorts posted to YouTube ('To Be Or Not To Be,' 'High Expectations', and 'Y Years Gone').

JERSEY BOYS PODCAST #060 - The Latest Jersey Boys Related News & Fan Thank You!

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Today's Jersey Boys Podcast (recorded on 1/27/08) is a much needed Jersey Boys news catch-up  and  listener appreciation show.  We have news about Jersey Boys Broadway and all the current Tour locations including breaking news on Australia.  We also have updates on Four Seasons members Joe Long, Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, and Tommy Devito.

Music segments (thanks to Rhino Records & Collector's Choice Music) played in this podcast includes:

• "Rag Doll" [Jersey Boys Cast CD]
• "New York Lottery Commercial" [Jersey Boys Broadway Cast]
• "Streetfighter" [Streetfighter CD]
• "Medley of Beggin, My Eyes Adore You, and Who Loves You" [Jersey Boys SF Cast]
• "Hope & Glory" [Hope & Glory CD]

Links mentioned in this podcast:

• The movie "Grease"
• Jersey Boys Blog interview with Joe Long: Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3
• The Yahoo Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons mailing list
• Newark Star-Ledger's Top New Jersey Musicians
  
• Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons sing the National Anthem at the Fiesta Bowl
  [Jersey Boys Blog#1 & #2, Sunday Gazette]
• UK's Tribute Band called "Let’s Hang On"
  
• Frankie Valli on National Public Radio (NPR)
  
• "The Rise and Fall of Vee-Jay Records" on NPR
  
• Tommy DeVito's legal problems [Law.com, Texas Record] 
• Variety on Jersey Boys Broadway Ticket Sales
• Playbill covers Michael Longoria (Frankie Valli on Broadway)
• Sebastian Arcelus new role as Bob Gaudio on Broadway [Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog, Tuggar @ Blogspot, Playbill]
• Daniel Reichard's Christmas in Black & White show at the Metropolitan Room [Playbill, Jersey Boys Blog]
• Eric Gutman is now part of the Jersey Boys Broadway cast [Jersey Boys Blog]
• J. Robert Spencer new movie deal with Angel Light Pictures [PlayBill]
• Jennifer Naimo's "Many the Miles (a Cabaret)" [Broadway World, Playbill]
• Christian Hoff's solo concert "Exiled" [PlayBill, Broadway World, Jersey Boys Blog #1 & #2]
• Jersey Boys San Francisco coverage in the Mercury News, Variety, and the San Francisco Chronicle (plus YouTube video)
• Jersey Boys Las Vegas will be at the Palazzo Hotel and Casino [Broadway World, BBB-Blogger, Mochila, Jeremy Womack, Curious Minds Media]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Seattle [BroadwayWorld, SeattleTimes, About.com, Jersey Boys Blog, BBB-Blogger]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Houston, TX [Jersey Boys Blog, Houston Chronicle #1 & #2, and Blog]
• Jersey Boys 1st National Tour in Toronto [Playbill, BroadwayWorld]
• Jersey Boys London has cast news [Jersey Boys Blog, Show & Stay UK, PlayBill]
• Jersey Boys Chicago continues to do very well [IBJ, Broadway World]
• Klezmer Podcast

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