Silhouettes JB Podcast

It’s sit-down Sunday with Michael Lomenda, Jersey Boys legend who played Nick Massi in Toronto, the First National Tour, Broadway and the Warner Bros. movie directed by Clint Eastwood and co-starring Christopher Walken. He grew up in Canada and has dozens of credits in the Canadian and American theatre scene. Listen for stories about his early years, experience teaching at AMDA LA, his self-procla...

It's our Valentines Day episode with JERSEY BOYS power couple Jenna Schoen and Keith Hines! You most recently saw them on NBC’s “One night only: The Best of Broadway” last month in the incredible “Who Loves You” and "Oh, What A Night" opener and "The Big Three" performance later in the special. They’ve both been with JERSEY BOYS since 2014 on the 2nd national tour where they met and started dating...

We sat down with The Royal Four, four teenage boys in love with The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS and Doo-Wop! Listen to these Long Island singers' stories about singing for Frankie Valli and finding their sound! Kids can grow up with music from a different era, and we hope they enjoy our content because it's what we always wanted when we their age! Keep an ear out for The Royal Four! Frankie Valli sa...

Joey Russo plays the scene-stealing Joe Pesci in the Jersey Boys movie and has serious comedy chops. He’s worked with two of America’s biggest film directors — Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese.  We consider Joey a key player in modern mafia movies, and we’re here get to know him, his thoughts on comedic timing in film and discuss our projection of the future of mafia movies in our new polit...

Holiday with Me w/ Travis Cloer — the longest-running Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Did you know he got an audition by sending a demo? There’s more behind that story! Travis also breaks down -The origin of the two-show Frankie in 2006 -Vocal health in Vegas climate (His voice is still smooth like BUTTER!) -His solo albums -Experience working on “Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas” wit...

Oh, there’s no guest like Natalie Gallo for the holidays! ^Yes, to quote My Cousin Vinny, that’s “Gallo with a G!” Natalie played Mary Delgado for 8 years in the Jersey Boys 2nd national tour, Las Vegas, Broadway and New World Stages companies. Deck the halls with Natalie as she breaks down her incredible career — Cruise life, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, A Chorus Line and more — but more importantly,...

Production Supervisor Richard Hester shares his Broadway stage management wisdom. Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_ Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast Email: silhouettesjbpodcast@gmail.com Richard IG: @rhtoaster

Every piece of furniture tells a story. Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_ Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast Email: mailto:silhouettesjbpodcast@gmail.com Richard IG: @rhtoaster

JERSEY BOYS Production Supervisor Richard Hester and the evolution of casting & Sergio Trujillo’s choreography. Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_ Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast Email: silhouettesjbpodcast@gmail.com Richard IG: @rhtoaster

Save this baby! If you need that killer JERSEY BOYS intro, take out that hard candy or soothing lozenge and enjoy. Instagram: @silhouettesjbpodcast_ Facebook: @silhouettesjbpodcast Email: silhouettesjbpodcast@gmail.com Richard IG: @rhtoaster

In this episode, we are thrilled to have a sit-down with Richard Hester, the production supervisor of JERSEY BOYS or as we like to call it— The Godfather of JERSEY BOYS. He is the supervisor for all productions of JERSEY BOYS internationally — Broadway, national tours, Las Vegas, Toronto, London, Norwegian Cruise Line, Australia, South Africa, Asia & the Netherlands.  He formerly supervis...

In PART 2 of this episode, we are thrilled to have a chance to do a lightning round of questions of everything you could ever want to know about the first 26 minutes of the show, intimately known as "The Early Years," with Richard Hester, the production supervisor of JERSEY BOYS! Or, as we like to call it— The Godfather of JERSEY BOYS.  He is the supervisor for all productions of JERSEY BOYS...

Please welcome Cory Jeacoma! — a "young, young, young, young man" wise beyond his years! Born on Long Island and raised in South Florida, Cory moved to New York City after high school. Shortly after graduating college, he performed in Footloose and Shrek (Lord Farquaad, what a role!) at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, PA and played Sky in Mamma Mia at the Maine State Music Theatre. He soon bo...

Donnie Kehr sat down with us on Nov. 6th, 2020 — the 15th anniversary of Jersey Boys opening on Broadway! — and gave us some EXCLUSIVES! He plugs his 27th annual “Rockers On Broadway” benefit concert happening on Nov. 9th at 7pm – honoring Billy Porter! Buy tickets now! PLUS. Check out these stories: -Donnie kept a souvenir from the La Jolla & it's been with him ever since! After listening, se...

It’s an episode of #JerseyBoys firsts with Erica Piccininni! -Our first Lorraine - Our first Original Broadway Cast member -Our first movie cast member -Our first, first-generation American! Quartets ARE in! Erica Piccininni is a hilariously talented actress with Broadway, TV, commercial and film credits to her name — and she is taking the Instagram comedy world by STORM. Erica is a badass who pus...

It's our 10th episode! Evan Jay Newman — Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys Norwegian Cruise Line cast 2.0, music director & composer extraordinaire! — is here to tell us about his theatrical journey and the importance of gratitude during COVID-19. His many talents inspire young artists to remember that they have voices and ideas to contribute to the theatre industry. “Work hard, everything follows,” as...

The Doo Wop Project is here! Jersey Boys natives Dominic Nolfi, Russell Fisher and Tony-nominated actor Charl Brown (Motown: The Musical AND Jersey Boys) tell us about the foundation of DWP, the technical difference between Doo Wop and Barbershop music & geared us up for their virtual show “Live in YOUR living room” on October 25, 2020 from New World Stages. PLUS we have an exclusive breakdown...

Key members of the JERSEY BOYS New World Stages stage management team take the mic in the first Silhouettes JB Podcast panel! Meet Sheryl Polancos, Joey Paradise and Kat West as they share the ins and outs of their fast-paced jobs. Of course the story is the heart of any show, but stage managers are the pulse. Learn what it takes to be an industry stage manager.  IG: @silhouettesjbpodcast_ FB...

If you’re a music theory enthusiast or singer, you’re gonna FREAK WITH PART 2. Gia and Daveed spent five hours dissecting the Opus 17 Medley (although we no longer call it a medley) and Broadway legend Ron Melrose tells us if our thoughts are correct. Listen to Ron share his insights on every key change and symbolism in Act 2 of JERSEY BOYS. Also hear about the pieces he created while away from Br...

If you’re a music theory enthusiast or singer, this is YOUR episode. Broadway legend Ron Melrose and music supervisor of JERSEY BOYS joins us as we dissect almost every note in the show. Did you notice that “My Eyes Adored You” is playing at Mangio’s when Mary & Frankie first met? The song is playing as they fall in love it's also the song they break up to. Have you ever wondered why the orche...

OLIVIA VALLI had a special 2-hour sit-down with us! As JERSEY BOYS runs in the family, Olivia is the first in Broadway history to play a direct relative — her beloved grandmother Mary.  Before her iconic JERSEY BOYS debut, she graduated with a BFA in musical theatre from Montclair State University and understudied Elphaba on the national tour of WICKED. Daveed may or may not have seen her pla...

JERSEY BOYS veteran Nicolas Dromard  arranged a sit-down with us! How BLESSED are we! Not only has Nic racked up the most performances as Tommy DeVito on Broadway, tour and at New World Stages, he’s also performed as Fiyero on the first national tour of WICKED and Bert in Mary Poppins on the national tour and in the closing cast on Broadway. Most recently, he played Billy Flynn in a regi...

JERSEY BOYS Norwegian Cruise Line native Michael Fasano (aka Michael FALSETTO) takes us through the ins and outs of playing Frankie Valli on the sea! Daveed and Gia have been studying JERSEY BOYS for eight years, but it turns out we only know the “land shows!” Shame on us. Check out Michael’s fascinating insight into the NCL rehearsal process, his specific schedule and required stamina, an overvie...

JERSEY BOYS Norwegian Cruise Line native Michael Fasano (aka Michael FALSETTO) takes us through the ins and outs of playing Frankie Valli on the sea! Daveed and Gia have been studying JERSEY BOYS for eight years, but it turns out we only know the “land shows!” Shame on us. Check out Michael’s fascinating insight into the NCL rehearsal process, his specific schedule and required stamina, an overvie...

**Read in a winter tone. :)** Daveed and Gia are extra giddy this episode talking about what all Jews and Italians do…Fanook, Sebastian Maniscalco and alcoholism. Join us as we begin to traverse the plains of the unconscious genius of the development of each Season and how they receive love. This will yield us results that justify our bewilderment, goosebumps and feelings of joy for eons to come....