Jersey Boys

How did four blue-collar kids go from harmonizing under a streetlamp to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys, takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to their 40-year friendship and the songs that landed them on the top of the pop charts. Experience electrifying performances of timeless hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and many more. You’ll be saying “Oh, What a Night!”

Note: This musical contains authentic R-rated Jersey language.

A preshow talk is offered in the West Lobby 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Listen to the Original Broadway Cast featuring John Lloyd Young, Tituss Burgess, and more on Spotify. Note the second track is rated E for explicit.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please call the ticket office at 515.277.6261, Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday. We have supporters who want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see this production.

Performance Times:
7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays
Theatre:
Signature Series in the John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
2 hours 30 minutes including a 15-minute intermission
Content Advisory:
Note: This musical contains adult language. The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.
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Company

  • Francine / Ensemble

    Kaelan Bohn

    Francine / Ensemble
  • Barry Belson / Ensemble

    Marquis Bundy

    Barry Belson / Ensemble
  • Bob Crewe / Ensemble

    Whit Ellsworth

    Bob Crewe / Ensemble
  • Nick Massi

    Ben Green

    Nick Massi
  • Mary Delgado

    Rebecca Hunt

    Mary Delgado
  • Joe Pesci / Ensemble

    Logan Klein

    Joe Pesci / Ensemble
  • Nick DeVito / Ensemble

    Kurtis Nethington

    Nick DeVito / Ensemble
  • Lorraine / Ensemble

    Caitlyn Porter

    Lorraine / Ensemble
  • Frankie Valli

    Gavin Runles

    Frankie Valli
  • Bob Gaudio

    Ethan Saltz

    Bob Gaudio
  • Gyp Decarlo

    Josh Sampson

    Gyp Decarlo
  • Tommy DeVito

    Dan Tatulli

    Tommy DeVito
  • Norm Waxman / Ensemble

    Josh Wing

    Norm Waxman / Ensemble
  • Director

    Katrina Ploof

    Director
  • Music Director

    Brandon Record

    Music Director
  • Choreographer

    Napoleon Douglas

    Choreographer
  • Scenic Designer

    Don WIlson

    Scenic Designer
  • Costume Designer

    Angela Lampe

    Costume Designer
  • Lighting Designer

    Alex Snodgrass

    Lighting Designer
  • Stage Manager

    DC Felton

    Stage Manager
  • Stage Manager

    Kailee Martens

    Stage Manager
  • Assistant Director

    Toni K Farris

    Assistant Director
  • Artistic Director

    Katy Merriman

    Artistic Director

Photos/Video

  • Jersey Boys features (left to right) Ethan Saltz, Dan Tatulli, Gavin Runles, and Ben Green as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Jersey Boys features (left to right) Ethan Saltz, Dan Tatulli, Gavin Runles, and Ben Green as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Jersey Boys features (left to right) Dan Tatulli, Kaelan Bohn, Ethan Saltz, Gavin Runles, Rebecca Hunt, and Ben Green. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Jersey Boys features (clockwise from left) Dan Tatulli, Ethan Saltz, Ben Green, and Gavin Runles as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Jersey Boys features (center front) Gavin Runles as Frankie Valli and (left to right) Dan Tatulli, Ethan Saltz, and Ben Green as The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Jersey Boys features (left to right) Gavin Runles, Ethan Saltz, Ben Green, and Dan Tatullias Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

  • Jersey Boys features Gavin Runles, Ben Green, Ethan Saltz, and Dan Tatulli as Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys is Sept. 13-29, 2024, at The Des Moines Playhouse. Photo by Steve Gibbons.

Press Release

Des Moines Playhouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kill Date: Sept. 29, 2024
Photos available at https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/jersey-boys/
Subject: The Des Moines Playhouse Presents Jersey Boys
Contact: Lee Ann Bakros, Playhouse Marketing & Public Relations Director, 515-974-5358

The Des Moines Playhouse presents the Broadway musical Jersey Boys, Sept. 13-29, 2024. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com and by phone at 515.277.6261.  Jersey Boys is sponsored by Infomax Office Systems.

How did four blue-collar kids go from harmonizing under a streetlamp to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys, takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to their 40-year friendship and the songs that landed them on the top of the pop charts. Experience electrifying performances of timeless hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” and many more. You’ll be saying “Oh, What a Night!” Note: This musical contains authentic Jersey language.

The Playhouse cast includes Kaelan Bohn, Marquis Bundy, Whit Ellsworth, Ben Green, Rebecca Hunt, Logan Klein, Kurtis Nethington, Caitlyn Porter, Gavin Runles, Ethan Saltz, Josh Sampson, Dan Tatulli, and Josh Wing. Jersey Boys is directed by Katrina Ploof with music direction by Brandon Record, choreography by Napoleon Douglas, scenic design by Don Wilson, costume design by Angela Lampe, and lighting design by Alex Snodgrass.

The Playhouse mission, as one of Iowa's largest and oldest producing theatres, is to create extraordinary, shared experiences through live theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage. 

Jersey Boys
Sept. 13-29, 2024
7:30 PM Wednesdays-Saturdays
2:00 PM Sundays

The IRIS Sensation Team will provide audio description for the 2:00 PM, Sunday, Sept. 22, performance. The Playhouse can provide for those who have the need for ASL translations with advanced notice. These services are free and reasonable accommodations will be made. Requests should be made through The Playhouse ticket office.

Jersey Boys Tickets 
Tickets start at $29
To purchase: Dmplayhouse.com, 515.277.6261, or Des Moines Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Ticket office hours: Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesdays-Fridays, and 90 minutes prior curtain on show days

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Show Credits

Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice • Music by Bob Gaudio • Lyrics by Bob Crewe • Presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas Ste 640, New York, NY 10036 • www.theatricalrights.com

Sponsored by

  • Infomax Office Systems