New cast announced for Toronto's 'Jersey Boys'

A mostly brand-new cast will step into the Canadian production of Jersey Boys beginning Dec. 12.

The Toronto engagement of Jersey Boys, which began performances Aug. 21, has been extended through Feb. 1, 2009.

Canadian Jeremy Kushnier, who has been playing Tommy DeVito since the Canadian run began, will continue in that role. He will be joined onstage by Derek Krantz as Bob Gaudio, Michael Lomenda as Nick Massi and Jeff Madden as Frankie Valli with Timothy Sell as Gyp DeCarlo and Shawn Wright as Bob Crewe.