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Jersey Boys: Original Broadway Cast Recording

I saw Jersey Boys last night at the Fisher Theatre and absolutely loved it! This is the true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It takes us back to their roots in New Jersey and shows us how they became The Four Seasons and ultimately Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The music is wonderful and the energy level is contagious. I did not know that Bob Gaudio, one of the members of the band, wrote all of their music. The band was formed by Tommy DeVito, also one of The Four Seasons, in between his stints in prison! He always seemed to walk a fine line between right and wrong and ultimately owed the mob half a million dollars, which the band repaid over many years. The story is interspersed with all of their classic songs sung in the four-part harmony that they are known for.
Some of the memorable songs are: "Sherry", "Let's Hang On!", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like a Man" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You." This show won the 2006 Tony award for best musical.