Pop superstar and Broadway veteran Nick Jonas to star in Televised production of JERSEY BOYS as “Frankie Valli”; Filming begins in Cleveland
BREAKING NEWS: Singing sensation and Broadway veteran Nick Jonas is currently in Cleveland, Ohio to shoot an upcoming filmed for television adaptation of the Tony and Grammy winning smash hit Jersey Boys. The pop star will star in the musical’s central lead role of “Frankie Valli” showing off that falsetto and belty voice on hit songs like SHERRY and CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU.
Check out Nick behind the scenes in tech rehearsals and in costume for the upcoming filmed presentation. From what we can see, this new TV production will be a filmed version of the actual stage production.
The role was originated on Broadway by John Lloyd Young who won a 2006 Tony Award for his performance.
This new TV production of Jersey Boys is also the 2nd time this musical has been captured on film. The original film adaptation was directed by Clint Eastwood in 2014 featuring Young reprising role.
Additional casting and a release date for this new presentation will be revealed at a later time.
Meanwhile for the stage version of Jersey Boys, the New York production will re-open Off Broadway at New World Stages on November 15th, 2021. It will also launch a West End revival at London’s new Trafalgar Theatre starting July 28th, 2021. Other productions will include an ongoing US and UK Tour.
Who is excited?!!!
