FAYETTEVILLE,– Totem Pole Playhouse, America’s summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, has begun rehearsal for one of the most popular musicals in the last 20 years. Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons sings and dances its way onto the mainstage.
JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes — and
behind the music — of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They had a look, an attitude, and a
sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey. But they were made in America. Once
opening in 2005, replicas of the original Broadway Production are still running worldwide.
“The production is going to blow expectations for musicals at Totem Pole Playhouse out of the
water, we are stepping up our game!” shared Ryan B. Gibbs, Totem Pole’s new Producing
Artistic Director. The cast is filled with incredible talent from around the country as well as
locally! Leading the cast is Hank von Kolnitz as Bob Gaudio (National Tour: Christmas Story),
Andrew Natale Ruggieri as Frankie Valli (National Tour: Chicago), Evan Ross Brody as Tommy
DeVito (Ivoryton Playhouse), and William Spinnato as Nick Massi (Norwegian Cruise Line-
Jersey Boys). Rounding out this powerhouse cast is: Lawrence Redmond (Kennedy
Center/National Tour: Guys and Dolls), Ryan Corridoni, James Major Burns, Nick Petrelli,
Nathan Frewen, Max VonKlonitz, Brad Myer, Krystle Armstrong, Alexis Richelle, Hallie Quinn,
Adam Shank, and Madeline Glave.
Jersey Boys is directed and choreographed by Totem Pole staple Christine O’Grady Roberts who
shared “Jersey Boys is such a well-made piece of theatre–it has it all: thrilling harmonies, the
familiar hits of the Four Seasons, and a compelling story that weaves it all together. This
incredible cast will make your heart break as well as soar as they explain “their” side of the
dynamics that shaped the rise and fall of the group.” Filling out the creative team is Johnathan
Damn Roberson (Scenic Designer), Jennifer Flitton Adams (Costume Designer), Isaach Bardach
(Prop Designer), Ryan B. Gibbs (Lighting Designer), Abby Scott (Sound Designer), and
returning Stage Manager Randy Lawson.
“Jersey Boys has been the more requested show by our audiences for the last few years. The
original production reinvented how audiences engage bio-musicals. It was a complete “before
and after” moment for Broadway and it will be for Totem Pole too! Do not miss this show!”
added Gibbs.
Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now by calling the Totem Pole Playhouse Box Office at
(717) 352-2164, Mondays through Fridays open at 10 a.m.; Saturdays and Sundays open at 11
a.m.; First Show Fridays open at 3pm
