New Cast Joins Kushnier in Toronto JERSEY BOYS

Today Dancap Productions announces the new cast for the Canadian production of JERSEY BOYS. The new cast includes: Derek Krantz as Bob Gaudio, Jeremy Kushnier continuing in the role of Tommy DeVito, Michael Lomenda as Nick Massi, and Jeff Madden in the role of Frankie Valli, plus Timothy Sell in the role of Gyp DeCarlo and Shawn Wright in the role of Bob Crewe. Performances begin Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts (5040 Yonge Street).

The company also comprises: Gabriel Antonacci, Matthew Brown, Matt Cassidy, Jade Elliott, Élodie Gillett, Bryan Hindle, Victoria Lamond, Jenny Lee Stern, Adrian Marchuk, Joe Matheson, Aaron MacKenzie, Lindsay Thomas and Grant Tilly.

"In just over one year, Dancap has realized its goal of transforming Toronto's theatrical landscape," says Aubrey Dan, President of Dancap Productions Inc. "This Canadian production of JERSEY BOYS showcases the world-class talent that Canada's theatrical community has to offer, both on- and off-stage."

In 2006, JERSEY BOYS won four Tony Awards® including Best Musical and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. In addition to Broadway, the show has been heralded by critics and embraced by nearly sold out audiences during extended runs in Chicago, Las Vegas, London, Toronto, plus a National Tour. The show will open soon in Melbourne, Australia. "Dancap is proud to co-produce the Toronto piece of this global phenomenon," adds Dan.

The musical is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Toronto-native Des McAnuff, Jersey Boys is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo another native Torontonian.

Jersey Boys is presented in Toronto as part of Dancap's inaugural launch. Tickets start at $55.00, with select premium seating available. To purchase, and/or to find out more, call Ticketmaster at 416-872-1111 or visit JerseyBoysToronto.com. For Dancap Members and/or groups of 20 or more, contact the CAP Centre at 416-644-3665 or 1-866-950-7469 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) or visit dancaptickets.com anytime for details.

Jersey Boys is produced by Dodger Theatricals, Joseph J. Grano, Tamara and Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group, with Latitude Link and Rick Steiner.

About Dancap Productions Inc. 

Launched in 2007 by Aubrey Dan, Dancap Productions Inc. (dancaptickets.com), is a commercial theatre company dedicated to producing the best of Broadway-style theatre created in collaboration with acclaimed artists and award-winning creative teams. On Broadway and internationally, the company's producing and investment credits include: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, The Farnsworth Invention, Wicked, The Wedding Singer, The Pirate Queen, Tom Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll, [Title of Show] and Tony Award® winners In The Heights and Jersey Boys. Dancap Productions is also a strategic member of the theatrical development and production company Elephant Eye Theatrical which has a current slate of projects that include: The Addams Family, Bruce Lee: Journey to the West and Saved.