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Raise money for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children In Need and enjoy a night at one of the London's biggest musicals, at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ London 94.9FM's special gala performance of the smash-hit, award-winning musical Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End on Wednesday 17 November 2010.

³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ London 94.9FM presenters Gaby Roslin, Paul Ross, Vanessa Feltz and Danny Baker are all delighted to be introducing this special gala performance – all money raised will go towards helping disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK.
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Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito. The internationally acclaimed hit musical tells the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop history and how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide all before they were 30.

Jersey Boys includes the hits Beggin', Sherry, Walk Like A Man, December, 1963 (Oh What a Night), Big Girls Don't Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Let's Hang On (To What We've Got), Bye Bye Baby, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and ‘Who Loves You'.
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ London 94.9FM Breakfast presenters Gaby Roslin and Paul Ross are both huge fans of the hit musical: Gaby said: "If you want to have the West End night of your life, and help raise money for a wonderful charity, then join us at one of my favourite ever musicals."

Paul Ross added: "I've seen this brassy, brilliant belter of a show three times now and I'm still hungry for more. Superb songs and a sensational cast combine to make this no-holds barred adult stage biog of the awesome Four Seasons the best Rock 'n' Soul musical of all time!"
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Julian Stoneman, executive producer of Jersey Boys, said: "Jersey Boys the musical is thrilled and honoured to continue its association with Children In Need for a further year.

"The entire creative team, cast, musicians, technical crew and theatre staff know how important a collaboration with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children In Need is in changing the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Oh What A Night for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children In Need!"

The London cast is headed by Ryan Molloy as Frankie Valli, Stephen Ashfield as Bob Gaudio, Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito, Eugene McCoy as Nick Massi, with Scott Monello as the alternate Frankie Valli.

They are joined by Simon Adkins as Bob Crewe, Jade Westaby as Mary Delgado, Mark Carroll as Donnie/Knuckles, Jye Frasca as Joe Pesci, Charlie Bull as Lorraine, Michelle Francis as Francine, Tee Jaye as Barry, Stuart Milligan as Gyp Decarlo, Joseph Prouse as Norm Waxman and James Winter as Hank.

Jersey Boys has won 42 major international awards since first opening on Broadway in 2006. This rich haul includes Best Musical Award at the Laurence Olivier Awards, the Whatonstage.com Awards, the Visit London People's Choice Awards and the highly sought-after Tony Award.

Jersey Boys is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe. The London production is staged by the entire original Broadway creative team, led by director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo.

Notes to Editors

Jersey Boys

Tickets from £20 can be purchased from the Prince Edward Theatre box office and online. The 24 hour credit card line is 0844 482 5151.Booking fees apply for all purchases unless made in person at the box office. All booking information can be found at bbc.co.uk/london. The profit from the gala performance will be donated to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Children In Need Appeal by Jersey Boys.

³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children In Need

Thanks to the support of the British public the 2009 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children in Need Appeal raised £39 million, which is hard at work changing the lives of disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK.

The 2010 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Children in Need Appeal is right around the corner on 19 November, and we need your help again. This year, we're asking you to "Show your spots to raise lots" for CIN and this could be as easy as wearing something spotty or baking spotty cakes.

For inspiration and ways to get involved, please call 0345 607 3333 or visit bbc.co.uk/pudsey to get your hands on a Fundraising Pack full of fundraising ideas.

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