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Jersey Boys, the 2005 jukebox musical featuring music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, has been wowing audiences worldwide. Reviewing the London production, The Times‘ critic Benedict Nightingale echoed the general belief that “there were times when…the performers were making even the Beatles sound somewhat lacking in musical texture”. And for the past year and a half (since October 2014), Drew Seeley (perhaps best known for his collaborations with Disney) “adds a nice balance to the group, toning
down the Jersey mobster vibe–think of him as light Italian” according to Broadway World. So pull up a chair, grab a cuppa and let’s talk with Mr. Seeley about everything from the show to Sopranos to Gene Kelly…
The Joyous Living: Hi! Aside from the obvious (your experience as a performer, songwriter and collaborator), anything unique and similar between yourself and Bob Gaudio?
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| Keith Hines, Aaron de Jesus, Drew & Matthew Dailey. Photo by Jeremy Daniel. |
The Joyous Living: Do you have any pre-show or post-show routines and rituals?
Drew:
Before the show:
- App: “Warm Me Up”
- Read in dressing room (Just finished The Sicilian and about to start the
Stephen King book, 11/22/63, about a time traveler who attempts to prevent the JFK assassination.)
- A whiskey and watching some Stephen Colbert or the political debates are a great way to wind down.
Big thanks to Drew for his time and a small peek inside his life on tour with Jersey Boys!! For those of you in the L.A./Thousand Oaks area, you will not want to miss the equity tour’s week at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza!
Venue: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster or the Box Office (1-800-745-3000)
Dates: 23-28 February 2016