On a recent trip to Chicago my lovely wife and I paid a visit to the beautiful Bank of America Theatre and enjoyed one of the best stage shows I've ever seen - Jersey Boys!All I knew about the show going in was that it was based on the true-life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and that it was a huge hit on Broadway. After seeing the show, it's easy to see why it's so popular.
Basically, the show manages the difficult task of blending the best elements of a musical and a concert. Through some incredible and inventive stage work, the show takes you along for the ride, as the members of the band join up and travel from the back alleys of New Jersey to prison to dreary clubs and finally to the world's biggest stage.
Along the way there are lots of laughs, a lot of colorful language (this isn't a show for little ones), and lots of great music.
The cast was absolutely perfect, incredibly talented and hard-working - the "Four Seasons" sing a ton of songs, and the supporting actors appear in many different roles throughout the show.
I really can't say enough good things about this show - it's one I could watch over and over and never get tired of it. It's loaded with lots of energy, drama, humor and a terrific story. Highly recommended!
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