Casting has been announced for the 2021-22 touring season of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
The cast will be led by Eric Chambliss (Bob Gaudio), Matt Faucher (Nick Massi), Devon Goffman (Tommy DeVito) and Jon Hacker (Frankie Valli) as The Four Seasons.
The ensemble of Jersey Boys includes Justin Albinder, Amy Coelho, Kenneth Quinney Francoeur, Samantha Marisol Gershman, Katie Goffman, Antonio King, Connor Lyon, Kevin Patrick Martin, Sean McGee, Hamilton Moore, Alec Michael Ryan and Bruno Vida.
Embarking on its 15th touring season, Jersey Boys will hold technical rehearsals and tour opening in Detroit, MI at the Music Hall (December 12-18), and then kick off the 2021-22 touring season that will feature return engagements in Dallas, TX; Norfolk, VA; Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Pittsburgh, PA and Washington DC among many others. Since the tour launched in 2006, Jersey Boys has been booked into 250 cities in 49 states in the US, 9 Canadian provinces, Monterrey, Mexico, and has played over 5,000 performances on tour across North America. The 2021-22 touring schedule is available here. Additional cities will be announced later.
Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, directed by two-time Tony Award®-winner Des McAnuff and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Sergio Trujillo. The production includes Music Supervision, Vocal/Dance Arrangements & Incidental Music by Ron Melrose and Orchestrations by Steve Orich.
Jersey Boys is the behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story – a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Beggin’” and “Working My Way Back To You.”
Jersey Boys opened in New York on November 6, 2005 and by the time it closed on January 15, 2017, it was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history, passing such original Broadway productions as 42nd Street, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Producers. Blessed by awards all over the world, Jersey Boys has been seen by over 27 million people (as of July 2021).
The design and production team includes Klara Zieglerova (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Howell Binkley (Lighting Design), Steve Canyon Kennedy (Sound Design), Michael Clark (Projection Design), Charles LaPointe (Wig & Hair Design), Steve Rankin (Fight Director), Richard Hester (Production Supervisor), John Miller (Music Coordinator) and Tara Rubin Casting / Merri Sugarman, C.S.A.
Cast Bios
ERIC CHAMBLISS (Bob Gaudio) is honored to return to this tour! Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof (Sasha, u/s Perchik). Regional: Gypsy (Tulsa), All Shook Up (Chad), The Full Monty (Ethan), and Altar Boyz (Matthew). He is originally from Ottawa, IL. Go Cubs, go! Special thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, The Mine, and Nomi Tichman. Love to Mom and Dad, family, friends, Kona The Wonder Dog, and his partner in crime Nicole Ferguson. For Nani and Grandma. @tallboy_chambliss
MATT FAUCHER (Nick Massi) is honored to now be a member of the Jersey Boys family. A Graduate of The Hartt School with a BFA in Acting and a CT Critics Circle Award winner. Broadway: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. National Tour: Beautiful. Off – Broadway: The Threepenny Opera (Macheath, Drama Desk nomination), I Am Harvey Milk at Avery Fisher Hall, Chekhov Dreams (Eddie). Regional: The Muny, Goodspeed Musicals, Paper Mill Playhouse, Hartford Stage, Asolo Rep, Northern Stage, Olney Theatre Center, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse and The Monomoy Theatre. TV: FBI: Most Wanted – CBS. Love to Brit. Follow: @the_fauch, mattfaucheractor.com.
DEVON GOFFMAN (Tommy DeVito) is grateful to be back in Jersey Boys. Favorite role, an amazing company, and bringing back LIVE theatre strong around the country. National Tours: On Your Feet! (Phil), Motown, Jersey Boys, Titanic (Barrett), Grease (Vince Fontaine) and Buddy. Vegas: Jersey Boys. TV: NBC’s Lincoln Rhyme (Amelia’s Father). Taught/directed amazing theatre kids during the pandemic. Thank you to EVERYONE on the Jersey Boys creative team. Thanks, Judy Boals. Thank you, family. Love to my Mom, and my sister, Dena.
Most important “THANK YOU” to my castmate/soulmate, Katie Goffman – you are my everything. GO BILLS! Insta: @DevonBulldog Twitter: @DevonGoffman
JON HACKER (Frankie Valli) is thrilled to be joining the JB family again, after closing the show on Broadway and moving on to the Off-Broadway production. Broadway: Jersey Boys (Joey, u/s Frankie Valli). Off-Broadway: Jersey Boys (Joey, u/s Frankie Valli). National Tour: Newsies (Oscar Delancey, u/s Jack Kelly). Regional: From Here to Eternity (Ogunquit Playhouse & NYC Debut). Les Misérables (Weathervane Playhouse), Next to Normal (Human Race Theatre). BFA, Wright State University. Thanks to Dodgers, Tara Rubin Casting and the entire creative team. Also, big thanks to Dustin, Marc and the Daniel Hoff Agency. To my wife, Taryn, this one (again) is for you. Instagram: @jonhacker_
JUSTIN ALBINDER (Joey and others). National Tour debut! Recent: Jersey Boys (Frankie, Phoenix Theatre Company), Jersey Boys (NCL), Sense & Sensibility, The Drowsy Chaperone. Member of Joe & Tom Comedy; Higher Education, Ghoul Catchers. Thanks to Albinder clan, Nyle, Merri, Richard, Danny, JB team, Katie Agresta. Ithaca College BFA. http://www.justinalbinder.com IG: @justinalbinder
AMY COELHO (Francine and others) is overjoyed to return to Jersey Boys! Favorite credits include Forum (Philia), The Addams Family and The Sound of Music. International: Mickey & the Wondrous Book at Hong Kong Disneyland. Thanks to Tara Rubin Casting and Bloc! Love to my husband, family, and God! For your daily dose of magic @dreamweaver90210
KENNETH QUINNEY FRANCOEUR (Swing) is elated to be back with Jersey Boys! Selected credits: Memphis the Musical (Huey u/s; Nat’l Tour), West Side Story (Tony; MMT), A Child’s Christmas in Wales (Man, Irish Rep Theatre), Hair (Berger; Woodstock), Gypsy (Tulsa; OPTC), She Loves Me (Kodaly; BCT). BFA Elon University. Special thanks to Merri, the JB team, Katie Murphy, Mom, Dad, Gail and Ben. @kfrancoeur
SAMANTHA MARISOL GERSHMAN (Mary Delgado and others) Samantha is incredibly grateful to join the Jersey Boys National Tour! Select credits: A Chorus Line (Diana Morales/Helen Hayes Award Winner), Jekyll & Hyde (National Tour, u/s Lucy), Evita (Eva Peron alternate) and The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center). Endless thanks to Merri, DGRW, Mom, Blake and Jeff. For dad.
KATIE GOFFMAN (Dance Captain, Swing). Off-Broadway: Clueless (Standby Cher) National Tours: Ghost (Molly), Rock of Ages (Regina). Katie created the web-series, Wisco Queens, streaming now on Broadway OnDemand! Thanks JB team, the Dodgers, and Tara Rubin Casting! Much love to Danny, Devon, her coaches/brothers, and parents! Follow @katiegoffman http://www.katiegoffman.com
ANTONIO KING (Berry Belson and others) King’s making his National Tour debut in Jersey Boys. Favorite Credits: Little Shop of Horrors, Elf, Hairspray. King thanks God, his family, and FSE Agency for their constant support. “Trust Your Gift.” IG/TikTok: @a.king_32
CONNOR LYON (Lorraine and others) is thrilled to join the Jersey Boys family! Other credits include: Rocky Horror (Theatre Under the Stars), Rock of Ages (Norwegian Cruise Line), Little Women (A.D. Players), Sam Houston State University ‘15. Endless gratitude to the JB family. Love to Mom, Marissa and Cara! IG: @connorslyon
KEVIN PATRICK MARTIN (Hank Majewski, Norm Waxman and others, Fight Captain) is thrilled to return to the stage with Jersey Boys, having done over 600 performances since joining the company in 2017! Television: Food Network’s Bakers vs. Fakers. Training: Rhode Island College. Thanks to TRC, ATB and Mom & Dad. Love to his future husband, Alex! Follow: @kevinpatrickmartin http://www.KPMVO.com
SEAN MCGEE (Bob Crewe and others). Regional: Reefer Madness (Jimmy, TUTS), Cry-Baby (Cry-Baby, Tent Theatre), Xanadu (Sonny, WaterTower Dallas), Oklahoma! (Will Parker, Pennsylvania Shakespeare, Lyric Stage), My Fair Lady (Freddy, CityRep). BFA University of Oklahoma. Thanks Merri & ATB. Love to friends & E+M+D+D+C. For Mom & Dad. I did it. Glory to God. Instagram: @veryseanmcgee
HAMILTON MOORE (Swing) is excited to be swinging for Jersey Boys and making his tour debut with this incredible production. Hamilton is a recent graduate of UC-College Conservatory of Music. Huge thanks to the JB creative team/cast, everyone at Tara Rubin, teachers past and present, family and friends. IG: Jeanclaudevanham
ALEC MICHAEL RYAN (Gyp DeCarlo and others) is thrilled join the Jersey Boys family. NYC/Readings: Harmony (NYTF). Regional: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, From Here to Eternity (Ogunquit), Catch Me If You Can. BFA, Elon University. Much love and thanks to Tara Rubin Casting, DGRW, creative team, family and friends for constant love and support. Instagram: @alecmichaelryan
BRUNO VIDA (Ensemble) previously toured with Jersey Boys in 19/20. Born and raised in Cuiabá, Brazil. Many thanks to the Dodgers, Merri & TRC, and the entire JB team for giving me the job of a lifetime. This one is for my family. Te amo Mãe & Vicky. IG: @1brunovida
STACY N. TAYLOR (Production Stage Manager) is ecstatic to be traveling the country with this show. Previous Credits: Tours: Spring Awakening, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Bodyguard, Waitress, and School of Rock. Other: Weston Playhouse, Blue Man Group – Orlando. Proud graduate of the SM program at the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music (CCM.)
LIA JENNINGS (Stage Manager) is pleased to return to the Jersey Boys family! Previous credits: TheatreSquared, Weston Playhouse, Norwegian Cruise Line, Cirque du Soleil. Carnegie Mellon University: MFA. Thanks to the Dodgers. Love to friends, family and God.
JUSTIN MYHRE (Assistant Stage Manager). Broadway: The Great Society, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Off-Broadway: Roundabout Theatre Company, The New Group, NYTW, Page 73, Prospect Theater Company, Tectonic Theater Project. Regional: Weston Playhouse, Barrington Stage, New York Stage and Film. BA: Vassar College. Thank you Dodgers, family, and friends.
NOAH TURNER (Music Director) is excited to join the Jersey Boys team! MD credits include Altar Boyz, The World Goes ‘Round, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Babes in Arms (Assoc.), Songs For A New World (Assoc.), Wonderland (Assoc.), Gypsy (Assoc.), Darling, Hairspray (Assoc.), and The World According to Snoopy (Assoc.). He did the arrangements and orchestrations for Dating 2020, an online musical by Isabel Stein created during the pandemic. http://www.noahturnermusic.com