Jersey Boys / Drayton Entertainment

They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey – but they were made in America.

Jersey Boys is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes – and behind the music – of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as four blue-collar guys work their way from the wrong side of the tracks to the heights of stardom, thrilling audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true. Don’t miss this Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical.

Audience Recommendation:

Recommended for ages 13 and up.

Show contains mature themes and very strong authentic New Jersey language.

A WORD ABOUT THE LANGUAGE IN JERSEY BOYS

In the beginning, there was Tommy DeVito, a loudmouthed hustler whose guitar work almost matched his swagger. He brought together Nick Massi, a bass player and singer with a genius for harmony, and Frankie Valli, a kid with one of the best voices for miles around. For a while, it seemed these Jersey Boys were more likely to wind up in Sing Sing than in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After all, knocking over a jewelry store could bring in more cash than a Newark club date.

This was life in Jersey. If you were a guy, you had a certain armor – armor used to protect and promote yourself on the street, armor that helped you survive. Armor comprised of the typical macho props – cars, crimes and curses. The cars and the crimes in Jersey Boys are part of the language of our show.

The curse words are part of that language too – not the language you hear in church, or even in most Broadway shows, but the language of the Jersey streets. In an effort to be authentic, and to give you an authentic experience, we not only present the Four Seasons songs as they sounded on the records, we respectfully present the guys themselves as they sounded on the streets, warts and all – language included – so you can understand, in a more meaningful way, who and what they are.

RICK ELICE, CO-WRITER OF JERSEY BOYS

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes including a 20 minute intermission

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We absolutely loved this show, had a great time. The singing was fantastic, we were totally entertained!

Bernadette B, Hamilton

Really enjoyed it! The cast was fantastic, the content was great and I absolutely love the venue!

Outstanding! Everyone leapt to their feet for a standing ovation.

Wonderful show, Great music & Very talented cast A show to se again & again!

Anne H, Kitchener

This was one of the top 5 shows we have seen from Drayton Entertainment! Totally entertaining and fun! Great casting - the performers were amazing. Had everyone dancing and singing along at the end. Thank you !

Sandy W, Kitchener

The show was spectacular! Unbelievable talent in this production. A well deserved standing ovation at the end. Excellent!

Michelle S., Cambridge

Amazing talent....such a terrific show and all the memories that come along with all of the 4 Seasons songs. You have to go!!!

Lenny R, Waterloo

Fantastic show. Great cast with high energy. It was the first time I'd seen Jersey Boys and so glad it was with this cast.

Gabriele N, St Marys

"Oh What A Night" Jersey Boys were awesome. Great Venue, Great performers

Larry P, Kitchener

Excellent show. Great story. Perfect execution.

Sandra A, Waterloo

This show was amazing. The singing was absolutely the best thing I have seen in a while. I was sorry when it was over!!

Lisa K, Kitchener

A must see for fans of The Four Seasons. Great acoustics, wonderful singing, loved the choreography. Brought back high school memories.

PAMELA B, Woodstock

5++ - Excellent show. Would come and see again and again. Love coming to productions at Hamilton Family Theatre! Great afternoon outing!

Christine C, Simcoe

Jersey Boys was amazing. We were blown away by the talent!

Julie Z, Guelph

Watching Jersey Boys was a wonderful, nostalgic experience of the music I loved in my teenage years! The quality of the production was 5 stars all of the way from the performers to the band and the staging and sets. Thank you Drayton Entertainment for another winner!!

Beth E, Waterloo

Absolutely incredible!!!

Laura P, Guelph

A fabulous performance ! What voices ... and the music was amazing ! The band was outstanding . The cast was great . One of the best performances I have seen . Well done !

The singing was excellent - I could feel chills going up and down my spine. The Four Leads were very well acted. The bonus for me was the historical material that came out during the performance. A thoroughly enjoyable musical.

David M, Waterloo

Fabulous, fabulous show! The choreography just blew me away! Of course the singing was beyond great as well! Loved every minute.

Barb H, Blenheim

Fantastic experience!! The venue is perfect! The show was world class!

Shirley G, Tillsonburg

This show is informative as well as entertaining, the cast was engaged with the audience and performed flawlessly Would recommend this to anyone and everyone

Dan D, Cambridge

The show was excellent! Singing, choreography, costume and set design all very well done!

Jersey Boys was amazing. It was full of great and memorable music. Very talented performers with fun packed and wonderful humour. What a great afternoon.

Shirley C, Guelph, Ontario

Outstanding performances coupled with clever direction and staging made for a most enjoyable afternoon in the theatre!

David D, Hamilton

Absolutely loved it! Jam packed entertainment from beginning to the end. Highly talented cast that took me down memory lane. Outstanding singing voices, would highly recommend this show to anyone, who enjoys singing, and dancing!

Richard H, Guelph

Outstanding. Such terrific talent. They sounded just the The Four Seasons.

Highly recommend. A top notch professional production with an excellent script, choreography, musicians, acting and phenomenal singing.

Nancy F, Ancaster

We totally loved the show! The acting and singing was fabulous. I would definitely recommend seeing it.

Lyn M, Kitchener

I would give this show 10 stars if I could! Great story and the music was awesome!

Joseph D, Cambridge

Would give 10 stars if I could. Excellent job the singing was amazing as was everything else. Left the theatre smiling and feeling uplifted.

Margaret W, Cambridge

Broadway worthy performance!! The acting and singing were stellar. Such talented performers. A true pleasure from beginning to end.

Absolutely fantastic!! World-class performance and highly recommend. We were dancing in our seats and humming along.

Karen P, Winnipeg

Absolutely loved everything about the show. The acting was great and there voices were fabulous.

Anne M, Guelph

The music and singing was outstanding. Special accolades to the musicians! Set was effective and the scene changes seamless. Just a total joy immerse yourself into that Era of music.

Corinne E, Ancaster

5 stars, because more were not an option Acting and singing, are perfection. The story is beautifully told. This play makes any day perfect Kudos to everyone involved

Excellant performance. Highly recommend the show.

Gareth T, Cambridge

Fantastic Show! Loved every minute of it! Don't miss this one!!

Loved it. My whole family loved it. Fantastic cast and wonderful show.

Adam B, Mississauga

Fantastic production of Jersey Boys! The cast, the music, the singing, the costumes, the set - WOW. Broadway, West End London and King Street Toronto caliber level. Do yourself a favor and go see this show. Kudos to the entire Drayton group.

Adam G, Stratford

Magical. The signing, music and lighting was outstanding. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful performances in our community

Tom L, Cambridge

This show was one of the best we have seen at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge. If you want a great evening out do not miss this show. All the songs were done perfectly. Would definitely give this show a 2 THUMBS up.

Jim D, Cambridge

Amazing show. You'll laugh, cry and even find yourself singing!!! It was perfectly cast, and performed. I can't wait to go back again.

Phyllis F, Cambridge

Absolutely fabulous acting, music, stage production, choreography etc. Get your tickets!

Francine C, Kitchener

A beautifully staged shows that kept the audience enthralled from the opening number to the curtain call. Excellent use of a well designed stage. The actors gave life to the characters and moved seamlessly from one scene to the next.

Karen B, Guelph

I felt like I went back in time and saw the Four Seasons in concert. The casting of this show was amazing. I honestly tried to buy tickets as soon as I left for the next showing just so I could watch it again!

Rebecca H., Cambridge

Fantastic performance with energetic moves and superb singing. Loved learning the story, the ups and downs of becoming a huge success. The production was so smoothly choreographed from scene to scene. Loved it!

Susan B, Hamilton

Another fabulous show! Loved it!

Catherine P, Cambridge

Amazing vocals and the energy on that stage was incredible. I would see it again in a heartbeat!

Jo-Anne E, Cambridge

What an amazing, high energy show! The music, the dance moves, the storyline! Everything was incredible! It was very hard to remain seated as I wanted to get up and dance! What a wonderful portrayal of an era in music history! I would see this show again!

Patricia M, Waterloo

What an enjoyable show bringing back so many memories. Great songs, humour and dance moves. Thank you for a wonderful journey back in time.

Mary M, Bright

Absolutely fantastic. Would see it again and again

Donna H., Kitchener

Fantastic! Brought back many happy memories. Loved every moment. Awesome cast!

Jayne T, Brantford

The goal of any good musical is to blend a solid story with impactful music. This is best achieved when the cast buys into the process. My wife and I were drawn into this Drayton production...the performance had us from start to glorious encore! What a story! What a cast!

Donald J., Brantford

Phenomenal performance! Such energy! The choreography, the singing and dancing were absolutely top-notch. I had to check my programme to ensure that the actors were not, in fact, part of the Broadway show. The whole crew deserves a gold medal!

Frankie S, Guelph