Jersey Boys (NYC)

See it if you love the Four Seasons; otherwise, see BEAUTIFUL. JB is dark; these guys were no saints. Many good songs, but they're pale imitations.

Don't see it if you hate loud music, flashing lights (one song is an assault), or hearing mostly male voices (barely any women in this production). .

Also Jersey Boys was not my thing. The audience, though, loved it. This was not the "We saw Hamlet last night" crowd. I'm glad the theater pleases varied tastes..... Read more Read less

See it if You like a good story that is biographical in nature with great singing. Very good staging and story behind the music.

Don't see it if It can be sad at times, funny at times. Better if you know the story of Frankie avallie and four tops

See it if you want an entertaining evening of non-stop action performed by a great cast singing songs you know around an interesting story.

Don't see it if you do not relate to the music or the New Jersey scene of the 1960's. Language may be offensive to some.

See it if you can relate in any way to Four Seasons' jukebox musicals.

Don't see it if you order plot with your jukebox.

See it if iconic 4 Seasons' songs/Walk Like A Man, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don't Cry, etc., entertaining Jersey/mob ethos & well-constructed book

Don't see it if missing Valli's distinctive falsetto & persona leaves a hole in production; doesn't have polish of Bdway version

Also Of the Four Seasons, that is, the four members of the singing group, we find out a lot about the personalities and motivations of three members - all but Frankie Valli himself. Very strange way to formulate musical built around his artistry.... Read more Read less

See it if Great Story and singing great. The time fly by watching this show.

Don't see it if Love of Musical and you have to like the music

See it if You have never seen Frankie Valli live before but are interested in seeing his life story

Don't see it if You are looking for a provocative story and to learn more about this man

Also I was really excited to see this because I am a huge Frankie Valli fan. I saw him in concert last year and even in his mid-80s seeing him live is much better than any production of the show... Read more Read less

See it if High head tones of Frankie Valli, hit songs of Bob Gaudio, signature sound, dance steps and story of The Four Seasons now recreated off-Bdwy

Don't see it if Broadway production, cast, and heart-thumping sound system would each add a few points to the current off-Broadway score.

Also The Gold Standard for a jukebox musical is set by Jersey Boys with its excellent selection of hit songs, engaging story told from each principle’s perspective, and acting to match the quality of the singing. I loved it on Broadway and still find the current version excellent.... Read more Read less

See it if you grew up with or love the songs of the Four Seasons. Not great theater but it is a great trip down memory lane.

Don't see it if you have no interest in the music and going to a show just to be entertained.

See it if you like Frankie Valli, an interesting "back" story, wonderful performances, lots of energy, humor, pathos and overall delight.

Don't see it if you dislike 60's music, Fankie Valli & the 4 seasons and demand only "in-depth" serious treatment of the "back" story.

See it if you like this music.

Don't see it if when everyone is singing every song in the audience.

See it if you're a Baby Boomer & remember Frankie Valli.You'd enjoy an evening listening to his hits being performed by a talented & energetic cast.

Don't see it if you don't like 50s era music; dislike musical revues, prefer dramas or comedies ,dislike nostalgic shows.

See it if It is so much better off-broadway! I was not a fan of it originally but it plays so well in an intimate setting. The singing is fantastic!

Don't see it if You do not like Juke Box Musicals. The book is thin and mostly bounces from song to song.

See it if you enjoy Four Seasons music. These guys sing it really well and do the accompanying movement well also. It works OK but not as well as Bway

Don't see it if you don't like the music. That is the big draw. The script is slow-moving at first and very self-serving. But those songs make up for it!

See it if you want a fun, entertaining night at the theater.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals and aren't interested in the Four Seasons rise to fame.

See it if a well-mounted jukebox musical charting the rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

Don't see it if you want an original musical and/or are not a fan of the Four Seasons' music.

See it if if listening to oldies from the 60s and 70s puts a smile on your face and makes you move to the music

Don't see it if if you have no interest in the music of Frankie Valli nor stories about life in New Jersey; or you are expecting a Broadway production

Also Aaron De Jesus has an amazing singing voice and could convince you that he was and is the real Frankie Valli.

Bob Gaudio was the composer behind the scenes while CJ Pawlikowski played his part on stage. It was nice that he came out and took a quick bow at the end while the amazing orchestra continued playing (the sax player was awesome).

The storyline about Valli and Gaudio and the history of the Four Seasons was interesting and very nicely integrated with the music.

The second act brought it all together and had me tapping my foot and wanting to sing along.

It was a fun night. I saw this show at the New World Stages in Sep 2019.... Read more Read less

See it if you like The Four Seasons, interested in their background story or enjoy jukebox musicals.

Don't see it if you don't like jukebox musicals or if you want more serious, thought provoking storyline.

See it if You like the genre, musicals, some history attached to your fun

Don't see it if You want a more respectful crowd

See it if Entertaining for singing and it’s story A really satisfying night

Don't see it if You have no interest in the four seasons and don’t appreciate a good story with good singing

See it if You like great singing, great story and great acting, want to travel back in time, sing along to wonderful music that made the history

Don't see it if you do not like 60s music or listen to boys band history

See it if you like the music from the Frankie Valli time period and want to be entertained without having to think much.

Don't see it if you like edgy, cerebral shows. This is not it.

See it if if you enjoy biographical "warts & all" shows. Their pop songs are used to great effect as we learn about the group's backstage turmoil.

Don't see it if if you don't like the music of The Four Seasons (but who doesn't?)!!

See it if You enjoy the music and would like to know more about the members.

Don't see it if You only like present day groups and music

See it if You love the music of the Four Seasons and want to know more about their story!

Don't see it if You want a full fledged production. The production is good but it’s off broadway so it’s not as large as the broadway version was.