Archive for November, 2007

WE’RE BACK!!!!!!!!!

OK WE HAVE TO REPORT IN AT 2 30 TODAY TO DO SOME TECH WORK? MAYBE BRUSH UP SOME DANCING .SO AGAIN THANKS FOR ALL WHO PERSEVERED  AND SO SORRY TO THOSE WHO HAD TICKETS AND PLANS THAT WERE UPROOTED. YOU’LL SEE ALOT OF HAPPY ACTORS, MUSICIANS, STAGEHANDS, AND ALL ..GREATFUL FOR WORK AND THE PRIVILEGE TO PERFORM.

KEEP POSTED ON TIME OF MY CABARET ..TRYING TO FIND A GOOD TIME..SO WE CAN MAKE IT FROM OUR MATINEE TO THE LAURIE BEECHMAN…BYE FOR NOW…

I HOPE I REMEMBER HOW TO DANCE

I BARELY KNEW HOW TO DANCE BEFORE THE STRIKE. THIS IS GETTING ODD. I WARMED UP VOCALLY YESTERDAY JUST IN CASE WE WERE BACK TONIGHT. AT LEAST THEY’RE MEETING, WITH NO SLEEP. THEY MUST BE EXHAUSTED.I KNOW I AM.

ANYWAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED ..I’M DOING AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF MY CABARET AGAIN AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE  FEBRUARY 1O  SUNDAY NIGHT..AT 7PM…I CHOSE THE EARLIER TIME AS OPPOSED TO 9 30..THAT’S HOW IT IS NOW..HOPEFULLY I’LL HAVE TIME TO RUN OVER THERE AFTER THE MATINEE..LOL…

MORE TO COME ABOUT THAT LATER..HANG IN THERE EVERYONE..SOON AND VERY SOON…WE’LL BE BACK

THANKS JONATHON HADLEY FOR SENDING THAT VIDEO OF THE JBOYS IN SAN FRAN SINGING ‘THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY” AT THE MACY’S TREE LIGHTING..ADORABLE…JONATHAN PLAYS BOB CREWE OUT THERE,AND WAS WITH US FOR 5 WEEKS.. ARIGHT SAYONARA FOR NOW

Please Support BC/EFA During the Strike–An Idea from a Fan!

Barbara, a BIG Jersey Boys fan, has a terrific idea on how JB fans can support BC/EFA during the strike! Here’s her idea: Since so many fans are getting refunds back to their credit cards regarding unused JB tickets–in the spirit of Thanksgiving, and being thankful for all that we have, and for the infinite amount of happiness JB has given to us–Barbara has suggested it would be a wonderful gesture to support BC/EFA!

Due to the strike, many BC/EFA fundraising efforts of this season have been halted. However, as Jersey Boys fans (and as performers, of course!), we can still help BC/EFA! For every week the shows go dark, BC/EFA is down about $350,000.00.

Visit the BC/EFA Jersey Boys Broadway site to make a donation in the name of our favorite show! You can also donate through purchasing from the BC/EFA Store–where you can find great holiday gifts at affordable prices!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families! Love, Jen

I EAT MY WORDS

I WAS SO WRONG. HOLY COW… I HEARD THE NEWS LAST NIGHT AT ABOUT 11 PM THAT ALL THE SHOWS WOULD BE DARK AGAIN THIS WEEK AND NO RESOLUTION WAS MADE. SARA, HEATHER AND I WERE BACK AND FORTH ON THE PHONE…I FEEL SO BAD FOR ALL OF YOU THAT HAD TICKETS. WE ALL WANT TO WORK BELIEVE ME…IT’S VERY COMPLICATED. ALL OF US LOVE OUR JOBS AND GETTING PAID FOR DOING WHAT WE LOVE TO DO..THAT INCLUDES THE ACTORS, WARDROBE, USHERS, STAGEHANDS, CONCESSIONS, HAIR AND BOX OFFICE..WE ARE ALL ON THE PICKET LINE. WE ALL HOPE THIS WILL BE RESOLVED ..WE’RE SO THANKFUL FOR OUR JOBS, AND EVEN MORE APPRECIATIVE I THINK AS THE TIME PASSES WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO PERFORM.

AS FOR JLY NOT BEING ABLE TO PERFORM HIS LAST SHOW?? HEATHER WAS ACTUALLY THE LAST TO KISS HIM AS MARY DELGADO, AS I WAS SICK ON THUR, AND FRIDAY…IT’S SURREAL..ANYWAY..WE STILL HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING…AND WE PRAY FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE ..AND OUR TROOPS, AND THOSE HIT BY THE CYCLONE IN BANGLADESH….HAPPY THANKSGIVING

SOON AND VERY SOON

Hi everyone. I really feel we’ll be back to work this Tuesday. I feel so bad for all the people who bought tickets, found deals on airlines, hotels, rearranged their vacations…but soon all will be back in play. I’m hoping Tuesday so that at least I can do 2 more shows with JLY. I can’t believe he’s leaving…my heart is sad…I’m happy for Michael L…but it feels like we now shift into a whole different mode..that’s the way this business is. You become a tight knit family, than someone leaves the nest, you mourn, you fuss, you wail, and you have to go on…and on we do.

We have reported in every show and we sign in and stand by our local stagehands union on the picket line…and we say hello also to our producers who come by…It’s a bit awkward but we are a big family…I’ve really had a nice opportunity to talk with our stagehands, and wardrobe, and ushers, etc..that I don’t get to visit with while we perform. Their families have come by to support them. JT, a big bear of love, strolled to different Bway shows with his down home band, and played Union songs.

THere’s been frustration but also so much camaraderie, and a thankfulness for having a job and being able to do what we love. I think everyone will be filled with renewed joy to be able to perform in whatever capacity..in what I believe will be Tuesday night ..

P.S. SELFISHLY…IT WAS A WEEK AGO TONIGHT, I DID THE CABARET..AND I HAVE KEPT ALL YOUR EMAILS..AND HAVE EVEN PRINTED SOME THAT WILL BE PART OF A KEEPSAKES FOR LIFE, (MY MOM’S AN ARTIST AND SHE’S GATHERING ALL THE MEMORABILIA I RECEIVED AND CREATING SOMETHING FOR ME, FOR CHRISTMAS).

I CAN’T THANK EACH OF YOU ENOUGH FOR THE SUPPORT, LOVE, AND JOY YOU GAVE ME. IF I FORGOT TO MENTION ANYONE’S NAME, PLEASE FORGIVE ME…LOVE JEN

SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ONES I LOVE

THAT BEST DESCRIBES THE TIME I HAD. I CAN’T BEGIN TO THANK AND EXPRESS MY LOVE FOR EACH OF YOU WHO CAME OUT, BRAVELY STOOD IN THAT WARM LINE AS YOU ENTERED INTO THE THEATRE LIKE NOAH’S ARK. THOSE WHO TRIED TO COME AND COULDN’T GET IN, OR WERE AWAY…YOU EXCEEDED MY DREAMS FOR THE EVENING. I’M GOING TO TRY AND THANK THOSE WHOSE NAMES I KNOW..AND SOME OF YOU WHO I WILL FORGET FORGIVE ME AND KNOW I SAW YOU AND WAS HUMBLED BY YOUR SUPPORT.

FROM THE MOMENT YOU LAUGHED I FELT AT EASE…WANDA,MACK, HOWARD, GARY, JOE, DAMARIS, BARBARA, KATHY, LAURA, PAM, BEVERLY,PAT AND HER FRIEND???, FRIEDA, DAVID, JODY, JEN, COURTNEY, CHARLENE, RAYMOND, BILLY, JERRY AND MARY S, ARTHUR, THERESE, JOE, THAT CUTE FAMILY WITH THE GIRLS, STEVEN.BEVERLY( I KNOW I FORGOT SOME,PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I DID)
MY FAMILY, TIM, JODY, JESS, EMILY, LIZ, MOM AND DAD(PRAYING FROM HOME), MY FRIENDS, LAURIN AND TROY, MY ACTING TEACHER ZINA, AND HOPE;THE ROLFS.

MY JERSEY BOYS CASTMATES, JLY, DANIEL, JOEY, HEATHER, ERICA, TITUSS, MICHAEL, TRAVIS AND LES, DOMINIC, PETER, RICK, ROGER, AMY, KELLY, HAZEL AND JAY.

I KNOW I FORGOT SOME OF YOU BUT NOT IN MY HEART. YOUR SUPPORT AND THE STANDING O’S BLEW ME AWAY AND KENNY AND THE GANG AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN. I’M FOREVER CHANGED AND FOREVER GRATEFUL..

NO GIFTS WERE NECESSARY BUT APPRECIATED NONE THE LESS. THANKS FOR MAKING MY DREAMS COME TRUE…AND MORE TO COME…LOVE YOU ALL JENNIFER

COME TO THE CABARET MY FRIENDS….

EVEN THOUGH I’M ABOUT TO REPORT TO THEATRE, WE’RE ON STRIKE. BUT THE CABARET IS ON…FOR THOSE WITH RESERVATIONS…YOU HAVE SEATS, IT’S RESERVED…IT’S NOT A MAD RUSH TO ANY SEAT…SO IF YOU CHANGE RESERVATIONS OR TABLE HOP…LET THEM KNOW AT LAURIE BEECHMAN ..SO OTHERS CAN COME AND SEE IT FROM THE CAST…I CAN’T WAIT..TO SEE YOU ALL THERE..THANK YOU ..IT WILL BE A CELEBRATION..LOVE JENNIFER

the countdown begins!!!!!!!!!

WELL TONIGHT IS MY FIRST, AND LAST, LOL, REHEARSAL WITH THE BAND MOST OF THEM FROM OUR AMAZING JERSEY BOYS BAND…WE REHEARSE TONIGHT 7 TO MIDNIGHT!!!!! I JOIN THEM AT 10 PM…HOPE YOU ALL CAN COME

LAST NIGHT AFTER THE MATINEE WE BOARDED BUSES TO PIER 60 AT CHELSEA PIERS AND GOT ON A BEAUTIFUL YACHT. AND THERE WERE APPETIZERS, DRINKS, PASTA, FRUIT AND CHEESE, DANCING AND THAN DOWNSTAIRS WAS A SIT DOWN DINNER..PRIME RIB, THE BEST TURKEY I’VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE, MORE PASTA, SALAD, CAKE…ETC..AND A LOT OF THE VEGAS COMPANY WERE INVITED..SO I MET JOYCE CHITTICK MY COUNTERPART AND HER BOYFRIEND RICK FAUGNO IS FRANKIE VALLI….THEY WERE ADORABLE…

DES AND RICK AND ALL OUR WONDERFUL PRODUCERS WERE THERE, AND ALL THE CAST, CREW, WARDROBE, HAIR, USHERS, ETC..IT WAS A WONDERFUL EVENING…THANK YOU JOHN HABER FOR PLANNING IT…THIS WAS OUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARTY..AND WHEN WE OPENED 2 YEARS AGO..THE NYC MARATHON WAS GOING ON THAN TOO..AND TIM AND I WALKED DOWN TO CENTRAL PARK THeN AND TRIED TO FOCUS ON THESE AMAZING ATHLETE’S AS OPPOSED TO OPENING NIGHT.

IT’S BEEN 2 GREAT YEARS AND I’LL BE READY TO ESPECIALLY CELEBRATE SUNDAY NIGHT….TILL THAN..XO JEN

P.S. DR PHIL AND HIS WIFE ROBIN CAME 2 SHOWS IN A ROW..AND WE TOOK PHOTOS..I LOVED MEETING THEM..AND ROBIN IS THE MOST DOWN TO EARTH WOMAN I’VE MET ..35 YEARS OF MARRIAGE..THEY WERE SO HUMBLED BY US, AND SUCH FANS…THEY HAD COME STRAIGHT FROM HIS TAPING OF THE LETTERMAN SHOW..

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