Tag Archive for: Broadway

What Really Happened… Rick Elice Talks About The Jersey Boys Phenomenon

By Diane Snyder Forget about show-stopping finales. In Jersey Boys, the smash-hit musical about the rise and fall of The Four Seasons, the pinnacle of excitement comes about 45 minutes into the first act. That’s when back-to-back presentations of three of the group’s biggest hits — “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like a […]

From Jersey to the World

Matt Hemley explores how Jersey Boys made it to the stage and why it remains a firm fan favorite 20 years since Jersey Boys first burst onto the Broadway stage, the much-loved musical about four blue-collar kids who formed an iconic, red-suited group and went on to become one of the most successful boy bands […]

The Costume Design of Jersey Boys

Music can certainly transport you to a different time and place, but if that time and place is before your time and place, you might need a bit more context. Enter the costume designer. This artist — along with the set, prop and lighting designers among others — helps to take an audience on a […]

A Show for Everybody: Emphasizing friendship, Jersey Boys crosses generations and wins new fans

By David Freeland Jersey Boys, the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Broadway musical about the spectacular rise of pop icons Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, has been seen worldwide by over 24 million people, all of them captivated by the dazzling recreations of classic 1960s hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t […]

Humble Origins, Proud Pies

The Ten-Year Anniversary of Waitress A diner may seem ordinary, but step inside the doors of the right one and you may find yourself changing your life. That’s the simple beauty of Waitress, now on tour to celebrate its ten-year anniversary of gracing Broadway with its intimate story of friendship, work, and the desire for […]

Test Your Knowledge: Jersey Boys Trivia

Are you a Four Season fan? Do you love Jersey Boys? Then test your knowledge of the Broadway sensation before it returns to Denver in December 2026. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the Jersey Boys show detail page for official tickets, seat maps, and pricing. What year did Jersey Boys win the Tony Award for Best Musical? […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Newark Slang

Francesco Castelluccio, better known by his stage name, Frankie Valli, was born in the First Ward of Newark, New Jersey in 1934. A working-class neighborhood filled with immigrants, the world in which Frankie Valli grew up would have been a mashup of Italian and American culture.   The colorful language that has become synonymous with North […]

Waitress-inspired Pie Recipes

Yes, you will leave the Buell Theatre craving pie after seeing the return engagement of Waitress this November. No, these are not the exact recipes that Jenna serves customers in the diner, but we scoured the internet for scrumptious substitutes that we’re sure will curb your sweet tooth. While we’re listing the recipes here, you’re […]

Bluey’s Big Play Activity Pack

See Bluey onstage during Bluey’s Big Play! The whole family will be in Denver on November 21 & 22, 2026 Whether your kids are coming to the theatre or you are a kid at heart, download these Bluey-approved activities to enhance your experience. Draw step-by-step portraits of Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad; make paper masks […]