Bye, Bye, Baby

As quick as it started, it also ends.

After just 20 performances, we say goodbye today to the Studio Tenn production of Jersey Boys.

Approximately 6,600 patrons got to see our sold out show throughout the run, and jumped to their feet every performance on that last strong chord of "Who Loves You". They were great audiences; receptive, kind, attentive and they held onto every line of dialogue and song we sang.

The hardest part about saying goodbye to these shows are the people you step away from. You are complete strangers on day 1 of rehearsal, and form tight bonds so quickly. I will miss this fantastic cast and crew and everything they contributed onstage and off. I only hope, since I was finally cast as one of the Four Seasons, that I helped lead the show with the same type of grace and focus they all gave in return. Tommy is the "captain" in the group - the force that drives the show. I really tried night after night to set that tone for all of us. How lucky am I to have had this cast of 12 behind me lifting me up.

This show is instilled in me in such a way it's hard to explain. It is such a major part of my life, my story, for almost two decades. I am so honored and thrilled that I had the chance to once again tell the story of these flawed, troubled and incredible icons. Thank you to Jake Speck and Patrick Cassidy for trusting me in this role and thank YOU all for reading these posts and sending love and encouragement.

Until the next time - which will be sooner than later - bye, bye, baby.