'Jersey Boys' leads announced by West End Theatre Project

As the West End Theatre Project begins preparations to stage Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, its first production of the 2024 season, director Lucas Beaver has announced some of the cast.

Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio will play Frankie Valli with Ethan Heimonen playing Bob Gaudio, Andrew Stuetz as Nick Massi, and Leo Moore as Tommy DeVito.

The show runs from April 17 to 20, and tickets are available to purchase online or at the Sault Community Theatre Box Office in the Station Mall.

For additional information, please see the news release below:

Partial casting has been announced for the upcoming production of West End Theatre Project’s Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the first show of the 2024 season.

The cast of Jersey Boys will be led by Ethan Heimonen (Bob Gaudio), Andrew Stuetz (Nick Massi), Leo Moore (Tommy DeVito) and Stephen Gagnon-Ruscio (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons.

The ensemble of Jersey Boys includes Steve Araba, Jay Faught, Josh Filion, Tom Peer and Jude Rasaiah. Additional casting will be announced in the new year.

We are still looking to fill a few roles including three females. If you are interested, please contact us by email at info@westendtheatreproject.ca.

Lucas Beaver will helm the production with Rony Dal Cin as music director and Nancy Kinney as vocal director. The Stage management team will be led by Kristine Thomas and includes Betty Currie and Trudy DeGraw. Valerie Pluss will produce for West End Theatre Project.

SYNOPSIS:

Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons - With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Dawn, and My Eyes Adored You, which brought The Four Seasons the highest honour: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Tickets to Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are available for purchase online or in-person at the Sault Community Theatre Centre Box Office.