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COVER BOYS

March 13, 2012 in Client news | No comments

JERSEY BOYS on the covers of Where Magazine, Las Vegas Magazine, Las Vegas Review-Journal (Neon), 24/7 Magazine and LA Times Vegas Travel Guide

  

 
JERSEY BOYS has been making their mark on a variety of covers in anticipation of the exciting re-launch of the show at Paris Las Vegas. The show officially kicks off an open ended run at its new home on March 16.

It’s so exciting to work on such a beloved show worldwide and even more exciting to have the opportunity to open the show at Paris Las Vegas and tell its story to Las Vegas audiences and beyond.

In addition to being “cover boys”, JESREY BOYS has performed at the opening of The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas and at the NASCAR race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. They were also welcomed in style to Paris Las Vegas in an exciting ceremony where employees surprised the cast with a “flash mob,” and they have been interviewed on many local TV and radio stations in support of the opening. They’ve been busy boys getting ready for the opening and now the curtain is about to rise on the new engagement.

If you haven’t seen the show or even if you have, come out and see it at Paris Las Vegas. It’s a must see!

Ces Soiree-La! (That’s French for Oh! What a Night!)

˜Rebecca Smith

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JERSEY BOYS Continually Show Support for the Troops

November 14, 2011 in Uncategorized | No comments

Jersey Boys Cast Performing National Anthem at “Aviation Nation”

On Sunday, I had the opportunity to escort the cast of Jersey Boys to Nellis Air Force Base’s “Aviation Nation,” where they performed the national anthem. It seemed like such an appropriate “finale” of sorts, as the cast has becomevery involved with Nellis Air Force Base over the past few months.

Cast at Nellis Air Force Base in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Hanger

It all began when Major General Bill Hyatt and his wife Becky attended Jersey Boys andinst antly became huge fans. Following their experience at the show, the Major General invited the cast to a VIP tour of the air force base, including a tour of the renowned U.S. Thunderbirds hanger. The boys were so blown away by his generosity that they in turn invited the Major General and his wife back to the show and presented him with a framed, signed Jersey Boys poster on-stage in front of a full house.

This weekend, eleven cast members performed the national anthem to a crowd of more than 30,000 and then enjoyed the riveting display of talent by the airmen in a mind-blowing air-show. I even witnessed some of the cast members becoming emotional as “Proud to be an American” played in sync with an air display.
When I thanked the cast for coming out early on Sunday morning, after they had performed until Midnight on Saturday, one cast member said, “It’s pretty safe to say that if the Major General invites us to participate in something—I’m there.”

Cast Presenting Major General Bill Hyatt with Framed Photo On-Stage

It really is touching to witness such a unique friendship between the cast of Jersey Boys and the United States Air Force and even more so to see how genuine they are in their commitment to not only the Las Vegas community, but to the community of our armed forces. 

Air Display at Aviation Nation

My experience at Kirvin Doak has allowed me to do some pretty awesome things, but I have to say that these experiences with Nellis Air Force Base are at the top of that list.

 

 

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JERSEY BOYS TAKE THEIR MOVES FROM THE STAGE TO THE RUNWAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE

October 14, 2011 in Client news | No comments

I recently had the opportunity to organize a unique event with the cast of Jersey Boys to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada at Fashion Show mall. The event surrounded a clothing drive and a fashion show where the cast were the models, showcasing the latest looks from Banana Republic’s “Mad Men” collection. The community was invited to see the runway show and bring their new or gently used clothing donations in exchange for the opportunity to meet the cast and win exciting prizes. 

One of my favorite parts of the event was when a 2-year-old boy named Braden met the cast. He knows all of Jersey Boys’ music by heart and performed “Big Girls Don’t Cry” for the cast. Braden’s face lit up when the cast joined in from the behind the meet and greet table and he began dancing. Our office has since received a note from Braden’s mom saying, “He is still talking about them all the time!” Check out this video of Braden’s experience here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiYA7FbWD-E 
One of the best parts of my job is seeing how big of an effect the cast members have on the community. They are always more than willing to volunteer their time-off to participate in charitable events like this, meet their fans and go above and beyond for a good cause. (In this case, becoming models for an afternoon!)
That afternoon was a huge success and HELP of Southern Nevada received clothing donations that will help dozens of their clients.
Also, a special thanks goes to 8 News Now anchor Dayna Roselli who emceed the event!

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Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular Marks FIVE “Phan”tasitc Years in Las Vegas

July 1, 2011 in Client news | No comments

On Thursday, June 23, Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular celebrated five smash-hit years at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. To celebrate this incredible milestone, members of the media were invited to attend the celebratory performance that evening. It consistently amazes me that most everybody who I have spoken to, even if they’ve seen the show five, six or in the case of one super fan, 55 times, still rave about what an amazing show Phantom is. I have to say—I totally agree!
When I started my job here at Kirvin Doak last June, Phantom’s fourth anniversary took place during my first week and it was the first event that I had the pleasure to work at. I remember soaking it all in and watching my new teammates create a remarkable event—and they made it look easy! I was hooked after that and couldn’t wait to become an integral member of the team.

Now a year later, as I stood in the packed theatre watching “The Phantom,” Anthony Crivello, lead a champagne toast with his fellow cast members at curtain call, I flashed back to that first night and how I was feeling then versus what I felt today. I have to say my excitement and enthusiasm for this job and Phantom in particular hasn’t wavered.  I have gotten to work on so many projects with the talented Phantom Company over the past year and when I saw all 142 of them gather on the famed Masquerade staircase for a photo, I couldn’t help but be amazed that these individuals come together each night making a million moving parts come together as a whole.
Congratulations to the entire Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular team! I look forward to celebrating many more milestones to come with this magnificent production. 

Here is a small glimpse at some incredible statistics from the show and proof that true to the title of the show, Phantom is “spectacular!”
• Since opening night, Phantom has enchanted audiences with 500,000 unbelievable special effects
• The breathtaking, $5-million chandelier has “crashed” the distance equal to five times the height of Mt. Everest
•  “The Phantom” has spent approximately 2,200 hours in the make-up chair to transform into the haunting character each night, equating more than 91 days
• The beautiful “Christine Daae” has had more than 24,000 costume changes
• More than 10,950 romantic kisses have been shared on stage between Christine Daae, Raoul and “The Phantom”
• More than 28,000 elaborate set changes have been executed by the crew

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THREE YEARS AND COUNTING… JERSEY BOYS HAS THE CROWD GOING WILD!

May 14, 2011 in Client news | No comments

JERSEY BOYS celebrated its third anniversary on May 12 in front of a packed theatre at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. The show was recently named the “Best Show” by the readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and when you step into that theatre—there is no question about the result of that poll.                                                                                        

As I stood at the foot of the stage that night at curtain call, the energy in the theatre was astonishing. It took cast member Travis Cloer several attempts to quiet the audience to begin the third anniversary cake presentation. When he finally did, he asked, “How did you like the show?” and the theatre erupted with applause and cheers again. A group of men in the front row were cheering, “One more song! One more song!”

That evening, the full cast came together (even actors who weren’t on that night!) to stand as one and show their thanks and appreciation for the fans that continue to make this show such a success in Las Vegas. The celebration even included what every good Vegas party needs—Vegas showgirls! The beautiful ladies rose from beneath the stage and presented a one-of-a-kind Jersey Boys celebratory cake to the cast and crew.

One of the most comical moments of the evening was when the boys tried to blow out the candles on the cake and unbeknownst to them, they were trick candles. “Aww…who did it?!” asked cast member Deven May, resulting in the audience going into fits of laughter.

Even though I was working, I found myself drawn into the celebration as a captive member of the audience, laughing and cheering on what I truly believe to be one of the most talented groups of people in Las Vegas. As the cast said their final goodbyes and that recognizable music cued up, I looked up at the cast on stage and their smiles said it all. Oh, what a night…

There is no doubt why three years later, JERSEY BOYS is still packing in enthusiastic audiences night after night. Cheers to three more years!

*Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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