Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Performances at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street,
Chagrin Falls OH.
Auditions at CVLT's River Street Playhouse, 56 River Street,
Chagrin Falls OH.
Director: Sandy K. Peck
Producer: Nancy Rogoff
Choreographer: Jen Justice
Musical Director: David W. Coxe
The electrifying tale about the fateful rise of four blue-collar
kids who become one of the best-selling pop groups in history:
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Spanning the second half of
the 20th century, Jersey Boys takes audiences on a nostalgic
journey from humble beginnings in 1950s New Jersey all the way to
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This widely beloved musical is
filled with chart-topping hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,”
“Sherry,” “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” “My Eyes Adored
You,” “Stay,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,”
“Who Loves You,” “Working My Way Back to You,” “Rag Doll,” and so
many more!
Audition Dates:
Monday, October 7 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Sunday, October 13 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Callbacks: Monday, October 14 - 7:30 pm by invitation only.
Auditions will be individual 5-minute time slots.
Register here to audition:
Please address any questions to Sandy K. Peck
Rehearsals:
CVLT is a community theatre – no acting roles are compensated.
All Roles Available…
Frankie Valli: (Strong Tenor/Falsetto/Appears 20-35)
Lead singer of The Four Seasons, who serves as one of the 4
narrators of the show. Looking for a strong actor who must be able
to sing in the style of Frankie Valli in four-part harmonies. He
is charismatic and charming, yet gritty.
Vocal Range: C3 to G5 - Strong tenor to high A or Bb with strong
falsetto to G5.
Tommy DeVito: (Strong Tenor/ Baritone/Appears 30-40)
Co-founder of The Four Seasons, who narrates the band's early
struggles and mob connections. He is a natural-born leader with an
appealing bad-boy quality. A funny, wise guy who must be
comfortable with four-part harmonies.
Vocal Range: C3 to C5
Nick Massi: (Strong Bass/Baritone/Appears 30-40) A focused member of The Four Seasons, who is disillusioned by internal troubles within the band. He is a quiet dreamer who longs for life after the band. An understated guy with a dead-pan quality who must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Vocal Range: E2 to E4
Bob Gaudio: (Strong Tenor/Baritone/Appears 20-35)
The songwriter for The Four Seasons, who highlights his pivotal
role in the band's success with hit songs. He is an intelligent,
sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Must be comfortable
with four-part harmonies.
Vocal Range: Bb2 to Db5
Joe Pesci & Others: (Strong Tenor/Appears 20-35) Looking for a strong actor and vocalist who can be young, energetic, and funny characters. This role will play various roles. Vocal Range: C3 to E5
Barry Belson & Others: (Strong Tenor/ Appears 20-49)
Looking for a strong actor and vocalist who can riff in
rhythm-and-blues style. This role will play various roles,
including band friends and producers.
Vocal Range: Bb2 to G5 - Strong tenor to high C with a strong
falsetto to G5.
Bob Crewe: (Tenor/Baritone/Appears 30-40)
The genius producer pivotal to The Four Seasons' identity. Looking
for a strong actor who can play intelligent and flamboyant.
Vocal Range: Bb2 to Db5
Norm Waxman, Nick DeVito & Others: (Strong
Tenor/Baritone/ Appears 20-35)
Owner of a private money lending agency, brother of Tommy, and
various other roles. Looking for a strong actor and vocalist.
Vocal Range: B2 to Bb4
Gyp DeCarlo: (Strong Baritone/Appears 45-55)
A mob boss with whom Tommy and Frankie form a close relationship.
Looking for a strong actor and vocalist who can play a tough,
Mafioso type.
Vocal Range: C3 to G#4
Mary Delgado & Others: (Strong Mezzo-Soprano/ Appears 20-39) Frankie Valli's wife. Looking for a strong vocalist and dancer. She is a tough, “Seen it all”, Italian-Jersey girl who has a killer sense of humor. This actor also plays various roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group. Vocal Range: Bb3 to G5
Lorraine & Others: (Appears 20-35)
Frankie’s girlfriend. Looking for a strong vocalist and dancer.
She is an educated, career girl who is not from Jersey. A young
Diane Sawyer-type who also plays a variety of other roles,
including a member of a 60’s style girl group.
Vocal Range: Bb3 to F5
Francine & Others: (Appears 20-37) Frankie’s daughter. Looking for a strong vocalist and dancer. She is a vulnerable Jersey girl who misbehaves due to a lack of attention from her dad. This actor also plays various roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group. Vocal Range: Bb3 to G5
Ensemble: 2 female presenting & 6 male presenting ensemble members to play various roles – French rapstars, detectives; church lady, Frankie Nolan, party girl, waitresses, club groupies, Stanley, Hank, Joe Long, publishers, bowling alley owner, judge, accountant, etc. Vocal Range: Various