"The raucous audience response suggests that fans of the TV series will risk S.T.D.’s to smush with this homage."
- New York Times 

"'Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin' Rock Opera,' a Snooki-inspired show (a Snooksical?) whose tickets are already hotter than a Joisey beach on a sweltering day."
- New York Daily News

"Razor edged cartoon" Critic's Pick!
-Backstage

"A FRICKIN MUSICAL?! Haven't you always wanted to see Snooki bust her ass while busting a move?! C'mon!
We dare say that you won't be disappointed!"
-Perez Hilton

"Hilarious...Move over Jersey Boys!"
-InTouch

"Yup, it's REAL and it's AWESOME!"
-THRILLIST

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Cast

Derrick Barry (J-Woww, Alternate) Derrick recently achieved international fame for his portrayal of Britney Spears on America's Got Talent.  He was also featured on The Next Best Thing, The Today Show, music videos for Katy Perry & Eminem and with Britney Spears on The Tonight Show.  Derrick comes direct from the Las Vegas Strip's Divas Las Vegas.  Keep up with derrick at www.derrickbarry.com

Willam Belli (J-Woww) likes to cross-dress, a lot! Willam’s credits include: Cherry Peck on Nip/Tuck, Stifler’s she-male in American Wedding & the tranny in the pre-Broadway runs of Rock of Ages (and the upcoming film version). Hobbies include listing his credits like to make himself feel better about the aforementioned crossdressing. TV credits include: Southland, Saved, Cold Case, The Shield, Criminal Minds, Women’s Murder Club, CSI:NY, The Forgotten, HDNet's Svetlana, Comedy Central's Nick Swarsdon's Pretend Time & American Body Shop, My Name is Earl, Boston Public, recurring on The District. FILM: Because I Said So, Bloodrayne 3, Blubberella, Candy Darling in HBO’s Cinema Verite and Neighborhood Watch opposite Ben Stiller in 2012. He's also in a band called TranzKuntinental that you should come see- especially if you like shiny stuff and doing shots.  Find him on Twitter @willambelli or on the 4th season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Matthew Bridges (Vinny, Alternate) Matthew is frickin' thrilled to be joining the Jersey Shoresical team!  He hails from the Bay Area and enjoys many hobbies, including (but not limited to) Facebook, YouTube, & Twitter.  Matt is also anti-social.  Check him out through any of his social media or at www.matthew-bridges.com

Jessica Buttafuoco (Random Slut) Jessica is thrilled to join the Jersey Shoresical cast!  Because of her infamous parents, she's appeared on VH1, Discovery ID, E!, The Howard Stern Show, and two appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show.  Jessica was prom queen in High School, an all star lacrosse player in college, likes to sing like a diva in the car, enjoys bike rides along the beach, and has had a love of performing since her first dance class at age three.  She truly found her passion in life when she co-created Encore Arts Center, which produces musicals for children in the Los Angeles area (encoreartscenter.com).  Big thanks to my family, friends, and Beyonce for your undeniable support and inspiration!

Mike Ciriaco (Vinnie) has starred in such diverse projects as The Weathered Underground, Deicide: A Sorta' Musical, Second City's American Standard, and the American premiere of F**king Men.  Mike also writes for numerous publications including LA Weekly, Frontiers Magazine, and Queerty.com.  He has also contributed sketches for Special Ed, Fungasm, and Second City LA.  He's currently collaborating on an original independent comic book with East Coast artist Andrew Tencza.

Jordan Kai Burnett (Angelina/Deena) IJordan Kai Burnett is a recent transplant to LA from NY. Most recently she was seen in the world premiere of  Hello! My Baby, as Frances Gold at the Rubicon Theatre Co. National Tour: Seussical (Cat in the Hat, Dir. Marcia Milgrom-Dodge) NY: Side Show (Violet Hilton, American Theater of Actors), King Island Christmas (workshop), and Granola! The Musical (NY International Fringe Festival). Favorite roles include Dog Sees God (Van’s Sister), On the Town (Hildy), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania) The Philadelphia Story (Liz Imbrie), Hello Again (The Nurse), Hair (Crissy), Lippa’s The Wild Party (Kate).  She is a TV/Theater puppeteer and student of The Groundlings  She is currently seeking for west coast representation. www.JordanKaiBurnett.com Twitter: JKaiB

Karen Diconcetto (Snooki ALT) half of the top-charting British pop duo Daphne and Celeste. Acting credits include Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God (NY Fringe and Off-Broadway) and The House is Burning (prod. Wim Wenders/Martin Scorsese, premiered Cannes '06.) In 2007, she co-wrote and co-starred with Rochelle Zimmerman in I Dig Doug at the NY Fringe Festival (Winner, Best Play).  TV writing credits: Ruby and the Rockits (ABC Family) and The Troop (Nickelodeon).

Daisy Eagan (Snooki) Daisy is the youngest actress to win a Tony Award.  She won for her performance as Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, and also enjoyed nominations from Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle.  Broadway credits include: Les Miserables and James Joyce’s The Dead.  Off Broadway and Regional credits include:  World premieres of Be Aggressive (La Jolla) and On the Mountain (South Coast Rep), Love, Loss and What I Wore, A View from the Bridge, The Wild Party (L.A. Weekly Award), and James Joyce‘s The Dead.  TV/Film credits include: Numbers, Ghost Whisperer, The Unit, Without a Trace, Ripe, and Losing Isaiah.  Daisy is so pumped to be a part of this awesome production.  Special love to Danny, Hanna and Karen. More information at www.daisyeagan.com

Daniel Franzese (Ronnie, Co-Creator,Producer) Daniel is best known for his acting roles in Film: Damian in Mean Girls,Derek in  Bully, Freddy in Kill Theory and Stanley in I Spit On Your Grave. TV: Party Down,The Comeback, Burn Notice, CSI. Favorite roles include NY: Van in DogSeesGod(Soho Playhouse),Mr Drippins in The Apple Sisters (Largo). Smokey in Damn Yankees Daniel's recent YouTube video Shit Italian Moms Say has received OVER 2 Million hits in 2 Months.  Daniel is probably least known for his comedic storytelling at UCB, Second City, I.O. and KCRW's The Moth.  Like him on Facebook HERE and follow him on Twitter,Tumblr,and Instagram @WhatsUpDanny. or WhatsUpDanny.com

Ben D. Goldberg (The Situation) Ben hails from the Garden State and is thrilled to be paying tribute the wonderful creatures of the Jersey Shore.  Ben holds a BFA in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University and was named a New Jersey Governor’s Scholar of the Arts.  He can also be seen regularly at Show at Barre, currently playing Romeo & the Duke in For the Recod: Bazz Luhrmann.  Much love and gratitude to my family for their love and support.  Find out more about Ben at www.bengoldberg.com

Rebekka Johnson (Angelina/Deena Alternate) is a co-creator of the award-winning musical comedy trio: The Apple Sisters.  She was a cast member on the hit MTV show, Boiling Points and recently was cast in the next Judd Apatow film, This is 40!

Jordan Katcher (Pauly D) Jordan is so excited to be making his professional stage debut with Jersey Shoresical! As a New Jersey native, he has been preparing for this role for his entire life. Jordan sincerely thanks his friends and family for their limitless support.  He especially wishes to thank his mother and father, because, without them, he wouldn't be where he is today...literally.

Lynnette Li (Random Slut) Lynnette is a singer/actor/writer, originally from Metro Detroit.  Some favorite credits include: the infamous original show Octomom! The Musical (Cabaret Voltaire), as well as her one-woman show, Journey to Topaz (Sierra Rep Theater), and Songs for a New World (The Red Stamp).  Lynnette nourished her love for vocal jazz and show choir while singing with Gold Company at WMU.  Lynnette lives in L.A. with her cats, Zelda and Billy, and her husband, John.

Emily Mara (Random Slut) Emily, a native of Stowe, VT, is ecstatic to be portraying a drunken Random Slut.  Considering her blonde hair and anything but tan skin tone, she didn't know if there was a place for her on the Shore.  But alas, thanks to airbrush tans, lots of hair teasing, and the magic of make-up artistry, she fits right in!  Emily moved to Los Angeles about six months ago after doing children's theater in South Korea and Italy.  She graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Central Florida and has been performing ever since.  Los Angeles credits include singing jazz at House of Blues with the Martini Jazz Show as well as a dancing two companies, The Show Off Dolls and Show Off Dance Company.  She would like to thank her friends and family for their unconditional love and support!

Matt McConkey (The Situation, Alternate) Matt is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.  As a frequent performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade, Matt  appeared in Worst Laid Plans (as well as the companion coffee-table book and comedy album).  His credits also include a solo show, Matt Becomes A Man (directed by Drew Droege), and the live satire The A-List: A Dramatic Reading.  Matt was named "Best Lead Actor, Comedy/Drama 2010" by StageSceneLA for his role in The Boys In The Band at The Coast Playhouse.  He also appeared recently on ABC's Happy Endings. This performance is dedicated to his actual Jersey Shore brethren. 

 

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Production Team

Music,Book,Lyrics by Daniel Franzese & Hanna LoPatin

Daniel Franzese (Co-Creator)Daniel's writing credits include his recent YouTube video series Shit Italian Moms Say which has received OVER 2 Million hits in 2 Months. He is currently writing a new musical The Chilean Minor Musical: Only Minorly Offensive. Daniel his unique brand of storytelling can be seen on his YouTube Channel MyMyMyTube or Live via his comedic storytelling at UCB, Second City, I.O. and KCRW's The Moth.  Like him on Facebook HERE and follow him on Twitter,Tumblr,and Instagram @WhatsUpDanny. or WhatsUpDanny.com

Hanna LoPatin ( Co-Creator) Hanna has written and performed in several musicals including The Rebecca Black Story and Glum: A Musical Parody of Glee at UCB, and her one-woman show, The Sound of One Hanna Clapping, which performed to sold-out houses at NYCFringe 2008.She is currently a writer on VH1's StevieTV  Keep up with her at www.hannalo.com

Drew Droege (Director) wants to thank the "Jersey Shore" kids for teaching him the true meanings of grenades, gorillas, and Seabiscuits.

Samantha Scharff (Producer) has produced and developed several TV shows and pilots. She is best known for her work as a producer for Saturday Night Live's TV Funhouse. She is currently producing Tom Hanks's Electric City with 6 Point Harness Studios and Playtone.

Zack Bass (Co-Director) recently arrived in LA after developing childrens' theater in South Korea. Prior to his exile, he worked as a stage manager for Sundance theater labs and Theater503 in London.

Danielle Aufiero & Amber Horn (Casting) Danielle Aufiero & Amber Horn have been casting maniacs separately for the past 7 years and joining forces just a year ago. Since forming their company they have cast over a dozen independent feature films (one that premiered in the Sundance Film Festival!!), a documentary series and an MTV scripted series. They actually hold the title of being the "real" Situation's very first audition. They fist pumped their way to the fringe festival to support this amazing production.

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"Yup, It's REAL and it's AWESOME!"
- Thrillist (with Video)

"The raucous audience response suggests that fans of the TV series will risk S.T.D.’s to smush with this homage."
-DAVID ROONEY, New York Times 

"You already know if you want to see Jersey Shoresical, and if you want to see it, you should. Chances are you’ll have a great time."
-NYTheatre.com

"It’s gonna be friggin’ awesome."
-Best Week Ever
 
"Great Idea! Can't Wait!"
- LIVE! with REGIS & KELLY (Video)

"People who have never seen one moment of Jersey Shore will also love Jersey Shoresical – because the final product is just that good... this was one hour of entertainment that left me clamoring for more."
-The Happiest Medium

"A FRICKIN MUSICAL?! Haven't you always wanted to see Snooki bust her ass while busting a move?! C'mon!
 We dare say that you won't be disappointed!"
-Perez Hilton

"Hilarious...Move over Jersey Boys!"
-InTouch

"Grab Some Ron Ron Juice & Hit the Theater for Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin’ Rock Opera!"
-Celebuzz!

"The legitimate theater may never be the same"
-The Daily

"I really want to see J-WOWW being played by a drag queen."
- Ny.Fantabulouslyfrugal.com

"Easily one of the more unique experiences you'll have."
- WorkingAuthor.com

"Grab your tickets before they are, like, frickin' gone!"
- Fangirltastic

"By far the most meticulously stitched web of comedy and mockery of TV parody that I have seen in quite a while."
- FansofMuMo

"Stupendous!"
- The Neglectful Hipster

"Prepare ye for JERSEY SHOREsical"
- New York Magazine

"Get it in!"
- TheWoWReport

Gothamist

Interview with Daniel Franzese for Frontiers online

Interview with Derrick Barry (J'WoWW) Examiner.com

Variety 7/9

Listed on LAist 7/20

Weekly Item of Note-Racked.com

NY Downtown Express/gayCity

 

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