JERSEY GUYS STAGE SHOW REVIEW
Oh What a Night! And what an absolute treat to enjoy a top-notch evening of entertainment without having to shlock into London.
We all settled down with our drinks and snacks (some taking their 'picnics' to a whole new level) and eagerly awaited the arrival on stage of The Jersey Guys who, on their website, claim to be the UK's original, most reputable, premier tribute to the multi-award winning Broadway and West End Musical 'Jersey Boys' and the legendary rock 'n' roll hall of famers, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons! I'm sure i was not alone in not having high expectations at the snip of just £15 a ticket.
But boy were we in for a treat! The performers gave everything and I doubt would have played their parts any more enthusiastically had they been standing on the West End Stage with their slick choreography, perfect harmonies and phenomenal tunes.
I've seen The Jersey Boys in the West End and while it may have had a bit more glitz, backing and props, everything else was the same for this pared-down version of the show. Great singing, unbelievably catchy songs which we could (and did) sing along to: Sherry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin, Big Girls Don't Cry, Bye Bye Baby, December 63 (Yep, they really don't write them like that anymore) and many, many more.
I LOVE musical theatre and have seen many great West End shows over the years, but it is ridiculously costly and a bit of a faff getting there, usually involving a station car park charge, train, taxi and a meal.
Now, I'm not saying that the Jersey Guys were as good as a London show, but it was a GREAT night out ...and I for one will be working my way back to you for more please!
