Jersey Boys

Music by Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by Bob Crewe, Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Based on the songs by The Four Seasons

Who knew four guys from New Jersey would turn the world upside down? With a unique sound that nobody had heard, but the radio couldn’t get enough of, Jersey Boys is the Tony® Award-winning true-life musical of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. While their harmonies were perfect on stage, their offstage relationships were a different story. 

PRESENTING SPONSORS: Eva & Bill Gurley and Ron Hunt & Lisa Amorosa

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Listen or watch Riverside Theatre's behind-the-scenes podcast 'Backstage Chat', featuring some of the actors, directors, and talented artisans who work on creating our shows for the Theatre’s stages.

A chat with our JERSEY BOYS Director: WATCH OR LISTEN

A chat with our JERSEY BOYS Cast (part 1 of 2): WATCH OR LISTEN

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A chat with our JERSEY BOYS Choreographer: WATCH OR LISTEN

Blake Burgess* (Swing) is honored to be making his Riverside Theater debut in Jersey Boys. Blake has toured nationally, internationally, and on cruise ships, but calls New York home. Blake can be seen on HBO, Hulu, and Netflix in various TV shows and movies. Blake’s favorite Theatre credits include: Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, Titanic, Of Mice And Men, Big Fish, and The Sound of Music. Blake couldn’t do this without the incredible love and support from his wife Priscilla and their cat Irving Purrlin.

Sarah Ellis* (Lorraine, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Riverside with another rockin’ show — she was last seen here as Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet (2018). She is an NYC-based actor, concert artist, and producer, with credits spanning across the country in theatre, film, commercial, and symphony work, including the First Nat’l of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Select regional: The Rev, Stages STL, KC Starlight, Geva Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Pittsburgh CLO, Northshore MT, Florida Studio, The Gateway, Farmer’s Alley, WV Public, Westchester Bway & The Engeman. OHLQ Spokesperson. Co-Creator/Producer of award-winning MT SHORTS. BFA Penn State. For Daddio. www.meetsarahellis.com @iamsarahellis

Jason Michael Evans * (Nick Massi) is delighted to be making his Riverside debut! Most notably, Jason originated the role of 'Gleb' on the first national tour of Anastasia. Other theater credits include: Sondheim's Passion directed by John Doyle, Encores! at NY City Center, Ogunquit Playhouse, PCLO, Drury Lane Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Stages St. Louis, and many more. TV/Film: “Madam Secretary” (CBS), “The Good Cop” (Netflix), “General Hospital” (ABC). This is for Donna, this is for Donna, this is for Donna. CG4L

Megan Elyse Fulmer* (Mary Delgado, Ensemble) is so excited to return to Riverside, working with this dream team! Off Broadway: ¡Americano! (Ensemble). National tours: Shrek the Musical (swing), Straight Outta Oz starring Todrick Hall, and The Bodyguard (DC/featured ensemble). TV/ Film: “Law and Order SVU” (Ariana Lopez), “Behind the Curtain” on Prime (self), 21st Century Courtship (Mariana).Thank you to Gayle and the creative team for this incredible opportunity to play one of my dream roles. Thank you Hudson Artist Agency, y lo más importante, mi familia. I will always love you. www.meganelysefulmer.com @meg_fulms

Brian Golub* (Bob Crewe, Ensemble) is excited to be back at Riverside, this time fully clothed! (Malcom in The Full Monty - 2012) Featured Film: When in Rome (Kristen Bell’s Secretary). National Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, School of Rock, Joseph…Dreamcoat (Reuben), Jekyll & Hyde (South Korean Tour).  Recording: Hair (Actors’ Fund; Grammy Nominated). Carbonell Award Winner, Best Actor: Memphis (Huey) & Best Supporting nominee: Fiddler (Motel), Full Monty (Malcolm). Connecticut Critics Circle Best Actor nominee: Secret Garden (Archie). Zonie Best Supporting nominee: Altar Boyz (Abe). More at BrianGolub.com. Owner of UncleBrianWellness.com Thanks Gayle, Allen and Avalon Artists Group,! Namaste Y’all.

Emilee Hassanzadeh* (Francine, Ensemble) is a Minnesota Born, New York based artist who is delighted to be a Jersey girl at Riverside this winter.  She was most recently seen on the national tour of On Your Feet! The Story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.  Favorite credits include: A Chorus Line (Val), West Side Story (Anita), Beauty and the Beast (Belle) and Cats (Bombalurina).  Coastal Carolina University graduate.  Special thanks to Gayle for her support and the opportunity to be a snowbird.  Love to Dad, my guardian angel.  @emileehazz

Trevor James* (Frankie Valli) is thrilled to be back in the “Old Neighborhood”! International tour: Tony in West Side Story (Stage Around Tokyo, Japan). Select regional credits: Barry Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (La Mirada), Sunday in the Park with George (Pasadena Playhouse), Jack in Into the Woods (Guthrie Theatre), The Karate Kid the Musical (Stages St. Louis – Pre-Broadway World Premiere), Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (Theatre Aspen), Jack Kelly in Disney’s Newsies (RMTC), Merrily We Roll Along (4Leaf). TV/Film: “WeCrashed” (AppleTV+), “Prodigal Son” (FOX Network). Trevor is represented by HCKR Agency. Texas State University MT BFA. IG: @trevorberger13.

Erik Keiser* (Ensemble, u/s Bob, u/s Nick) is thrilled to be making his Riverside debut. Some favorite NYC/touring credits include Keith Partridge in the Off-Broadway premiere of The Bardy Bunch, Barnaby in Sail Away with Musicals Tonight!, and Ren McCormack on the National Tour of Footloose. Favorite regional credits: Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio) [Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre], Blood Brothers (Eddie) [Weathervane Theatre], The Full Monty (Malcolm) [STAGES St. Louis], Man of La Mancha (Padre) [STAGES St. Louis], Spamalot (Sir Robin) [Arkansas Rep], How to Succeed… (Finch) [Theatre by the Sea]. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School and AMDA.

Ashley Klinger* (Swing, Dance Captain) Screen credits: Victoria’s Secret commercials, Love and Other Drugs, “Law and Order:SVU,” and Asura.  Tours: A Chorus Line, Cirque Wonderland (choreographer), and Henson’s Flight. Other Favorites: Stroman’s The Merry Widow, Pippin as Fastrada, MAC Cosmetics Model, Ziegfeld model, Head Over Heels (DC u/s Gynecia), Swing!, Wedding Singer (assistant choreo, u/s Linda), Escape to Margaritaville (associate dir/choreographer), Verb Ballets company dancer, and many more. Point Park University graduate IG: @ashleydklinger http://www.ashleydklinger.com 

Donna Louden* (Ensemble, u/s Lorraine, u/s Mary) is elated to be making her Riverside debut! Most recently, Donna starred as “Diana” in Paramount Aurora’s critically acclaimed production of Next To Normal. Selected theater credits include: Bright Star, First National Tour (Alice u/s); Frozen Live at The Hyperion, Disney’s California Adventure (Elsa, opening night cast); Stages St. Louis; Tuacahn Amphitheater; Hale Center Theater; and many more. TV; “Chicago Fire” (NBC), “Encore!” (Disney+). After the conclusion of Jersey Boys, Donna will be performing throughout Florida with Rhinestone Cowgirls. , Love to her husband Jason, Gayle, and everyone at Riverside Vero Beach. @donnajeannie 

Logan Marks* (Joe Pesci, Ensemble) is thrilled to make his Riverside Theatre debut in Jersey Boys! Since graduating from Western Carolina University in 2017 he has had the privilege of traveling the country, and world, as Mark Cohen in the Rent 20th Anniversary Tour, and as part of the new musical, An Officer and A Gentleman. Other regional credits include Davey in Newsies, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Emmett in Legally Blonde. Special thanks to TPG, his friends, and family. As always, for my parents. @Loganalexmarks

Danny McHugh* (Bob Gaudio) is THRILLED to be making his Riverside debut in this fantastic show! Originally from Minneapolis, MN, he’s called NYC home for 13 years. National Tour: Rock of Ages (Drew), White Christmas (Jimmy), Jesus Christ Superstar (US Herod/Swing). NYC: Blue Man Group. Regional: A Chorus Line (Zach)-STAGES St Louis, Floyd Collins (Floyd)-Front Porch Theatricals, Singin’ In The Rain (Don)-Palace Theatre, BAZ (Christian)-Las Vegas Palazzo. Thankful for the support of Gayle, Avalon Artists, his family, friends and Jess! 

Xavier McKinnon* (French Rapper, u/s Hal Miller) is happy to be here! Favorite Credits: Once On This Island, Aladdin, RENT, Kinky Boots, AIDA, Rock of Ages. Thankful to Gayle for seeing me. Big Love to Erik, Antoinette, Harlem, Britt & Frank @xmckinnon

Collin Mekyel Milfort* (Hal Miller, Ensemble, u/s French Rapper) Is thrilled to be making his debut at Riverside Theater! Theater: Joseph and The Amazing…(The Muny), Palefsky Collision Project (Alliance Theater), A Christmas Carol (The Repertory Theater of St. Louis), Disney’s Aida (STAGES St. Louis). TV: “Legacies” (CW). Training: BFA MT ‘24 Webster U. HHS APVA Musical Theater ‘20. SAG-E and AEA-E. East Atlanta native! Thanks to my team, God, and the most special and loving support system! IG: @CollinMilfort 

Chris Schmidt* (GYP Decarlo, Ensemble) Stage credits: Carousel (Jigger), Oklahoma (Jud), 1940’s Radio Hour (Lou), Dial M for Murder (Lesgate), Midnight Clear at Riverside Theatre, 42nd Street (Julian Marsh), My Fair Lady (Alfred Doolittle) at Stages St. Louis, The Odd Couple (Oscar), The Producers (Franz) at Arrow Lyceum Theatre, Something Rotten (Nostradamus) with Victory Productions, Crazy for You (Moose) European Tour and Hoop dee Revue (Six Bits),  Streetmosphere (Capt. Sideman) at Walt Disney World. Film credits: Baitshop (Odd Job), HBO’s “Recount” (Congressman Sweeney) Letters to God (Walter Finley), Cover Story (Lennie). Thank you Angela, Sofia, Vanessa and Asher. I love you!

Kyle Southern* (Joe Long, u/s Frankie, u/s Joey)  is thrilled to be making his Riverside debut! He is a NYC-based actor originally hailing from North Carolina. Kyle is an alumni of Western Carolina University's School of Stage & Screen. Recent credits include: National Tours - Escape to Margaritaville (Chadd/Tully u/s) and Summer! The Donna Summer Musical (Giorgio Moroder). Regional credits - Jersey Boys (Joe Pesci/Frankie Valli u/s), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Righteous Brother), Footloose (Ren McCormack), Mamma Mia! (Sky), Grease (Kenickie), and Hair (Berger). Rep: TPG. Socials: @kylecsouthern

Victor Tracey* (Barry Belson, Ensemble, u/s Tommy) Riverside debut! Recent credits include the world premiere production of The Karate Kid – the musical (Stages St. Louis) and playing Paul in A Chorus Line (The REV). A native of Portsmouth NH, and a recent graduate of The Boston Conservatory musical theatre program, Victor is excited to be at Riverside this season before making his Broadway debut this spring with The Outsiders. Many thanks to Gayle for this wonderful opportunity. Instagram: @victorctracey

Ryan Williams* (Norm Waxman, Ensemble) was last seen as Zoser in Aida (Stages St. Louis). New York/ Broadway Tours: Joseph...Dreamcoat (Pharaoh), Les Misérables (Enjolras), Grease (Kenickie), Evil Dead: The Musical (original Off-Broadway Cast). Regional: Jersey Boys (Tommy Devito), Matilda (Mr. Wormwood), The Full Monty (Jerry Lukowski), Rock Of Ages (Stacey Jaxx). On television, Ryan can be seen playing a multitude of “bad boys” on such shows as: “The Blacklist” (NBC), “Guiding Light” (CBS), “I’d Kill For You” (ID), and “Snapped: Killer Couples” (Oxygen). Mom and Dad This one is for you! Love to Kelsey