LET’S HANG ON
THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne 4 July
The award-winning production Lets Hang On,a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the USAs most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne,fittingly on American Independence day, Friday 4 July.
From the beginnings in the early 1950s, the show includes hits such as; Beggin, Grease, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry, Take My Eyes Off You, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!),Working My Way Back To You and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale with, of course, Lets Hang On.
The show tells the story of four blue-collar New Jersey Boys from the wrong side of the tracks who invented their own sound, wrote their own songs and became a world renowned pop sensation with over 150 million records sold!
Particular highlights of the show include the live acapella doo wop segment which is set on a recreated a New Jersey Street corner and the fabulous finale which features electrifying performances of Rag Doll, Sherry, Walk Like A Man and Big Girls Dont Cry.
Founded by Dino Buttarazzi (lead guitarist) and Martin Peat (bass guitarist), with Scott Walker on drums and Robin Maughan as Frankie Valli who has been described by critics as a charismatic and mesmeric front-man. The band are supported by keyboards, a stylish three-piece horn section, atmospheric lighting and overhead projections which all combine to make a slick and impressively staged show.
The group were invited to the Royal Albert Hall by Frankie Valli himself last year, and have played all over the country to great acclaim. This recently revamped production which now features brand new sound, lighting and projection is sure to be a treat.
Lets Hang On at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on Friday 4 July, 7.30pm, tickets priced from £20 – £24 are available from the boxoffice on 01323 412000 or online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.
