From Jersey to Broadway: The Life and Music of Frankie Valli Starring Mark Maynard
Mark Maynard went to the source when he wanted a blessing to perform a Frankie Valli tribute. He arranged to meet Valli after a 1993 show at the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and sang a few classic tunes for the legendary singer. Maynard received Valli’s approval and encouragement to perform a tribute show; he has been reminding people of the genius of Valli ever since. Francesco Stephen Castelluccio was born in New Jersey some 90 years ago. Armed with his signature falsetto, he and the Four Seasons had 29 Top 40 hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” and “Walk Like a Man.” He also had nine hits as a solo artist. His life and career were told in the hit Broadway musical Jersey Boys and gave Maynard a wealth of material from which to draw.
