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Jersey Boys is a jukebox musical that tells the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, tracing their rise from the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The show is built around the group's greatest hits, including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like A Man," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "Beggin'," and "December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)." It is a Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Award-winning production, and the official site for the 20th Anniversary UK Tour is jerseyboysmusical.co.uk.
What the Story Covers
The musical goes "behind the music and inside the story" of the four men who became The Four Seasons. According to the official site, the narrative follows them from New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and it does not shy away from the contrast between their polished on-stage harmonies and their turbulent off-stage relationships — a tension the site describes as "a story that has made them an international sensation all over again."
If you are deciding whether to see it, the key point is that this is a biographical story with music woven through it, not a tribute concert. The songs carry the plot rather than being performed as a standalone setlist.
Songs You Will Hear
The official site lists the following hits as part of the show:
- "Sherry"
- "Big Girls Don't Cry"
- "Walk Like A Man"
- "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
- "Beggin'"
- "December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)"
- "and more"
The phrase "and more" on the site means the list above is not exhaustive, so treat it as the confirmed core rather than a complete running order.
Who It Suits
The show is a reasonable choice if you enjoy:
- True-story musicals built around a real band's history
- Familiar 1960s pop and doo-wop songs
- A production with major award recognition behind it
It is less suited to someone looking for a pure concert format or a fictional storyline.
20th Anniversary UK Tour: What the Site Confirms
The official site states the 20th Anniversary UK Tour begins June 2026 and is currently open for booking. Confirmed venues and dates listed on the site include:
| Venue | Dates |
|---|---|
| Stoke Regent Theatre | 26–31 Oct 2026 |
| Birmingham Alexandra | 2–21 Nov 2026 |
| Southampton Mayflower Theatre | 23–28 Nov 2026 |
| Eastbourne Congress Theatre | 30 Nov–5 Dec 2026 |
| Oxford New Theatre | 26–30 Jan 2027 |
| Belfast Grand Opera House | 2–13 Feb 2027 |
| Glasgow Kings Theatre | 16–27 Feb 2027 |
| Swansea Building Society Arena | 9–13 Mar 2027 |
| Wolverhampton Grand | 15–27 Mar 2027 |
| Norwich Theatre Royal | 30 Mar–3 Apr 2027 |
| Canterbury Marlowe | 5–10 Apr 2027 |
| Leicester Curve | 13–24 Apr 2027 |
| New Victoria Theatre Woking | 26 Apr–1 May 2027 |
| Truro Hall for Cornwall | 4–8 May 2027 |
| Southend Cliffs Pavilion | 11–15 May 2027 |
| Blackpool Opera House | 17–22 May 2027 |
| Sunderland Empire | 25 May–5 Jun 2027 |
| Leeds Grand Theatre | 7–19 Jun 2027 |
| Sheffield Lyceum | 22 Jun–3 Jul 2027 |
The site also lists a Milton Keynes entry, but the venue name is cut off in the available page content, so check the tour page directly before relying on it. Some venues show a "Book Now" link while others list a phone number instead — the site does not explain the difference, so use whichever booking route is shown for your chosen venue.
Practical Next Steps
- Open jerseyboysmusical.co.uk and go to the UK Tour section.
- Use the "Find venues near me" tool or scan the full venue list to pick a location and date.
- Follow the "Book Now" link or call the number listed for that venue.
- If you want tour updates, the site offers a mailing list sign-up.
One caveat: the site does not publish ticket prices or state whether booking requires an account, so confirm those details at the point of purchase rather than assuming.