Interview: Jersey Boys
Jaco Van Rensburg and Daniel Buy, who play Frankie Valli and Tommy de Vito in Broadway tribute show to 1960s band The Four Seasons, talk to Chin Hui Wen about recreating the look and sound of the iconic group.
Daniel Buys: Some of The Four Seasons’ harmonies are tricky and mastering the style of their era is a challenge.
What’s the practice and rehearsal schedule like?
JVR: Our training has been compared to that of an athlete. There’s a morning warm-up when you wake and then the actual rehearsals start: dancing, singing and acting. Separate at first (when you learn the new material) and then all at once, marrying the words of the songs to the choreographed steps. Later at home, you learn more lines and work on scenes you’re not comfortable with. The next morning it starts again.
DB: It’s their beautiful simplicity, wonderful four-part harmony and catchy melodies.
DB: I love the food here and have already seen some amazing food markets and malls. I’d also like to play golf on Sentosa Island.
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