Costume+Design

= Costume - Jess Goldstein =

@http://americantheatrewing.org/wit/detail/design_05_06/ - Jess Goldstein was part of a panel in the American Theatre Wing video. The video is part of the "Working in the Theatre" series and featured costume, set and lighting designers discussing their work. Although the discussion is not specifically about Jersey Boys, the processes which the designers go through is extremely interesting. The video is 1 1/2 hours long so be prepared for this. It can also be downloaded through iTunes, and the series subscribed to, if you prefer.

Jersey Boys is divided into seasons: one season for each of the characters, telling the story from the point of view of that character. There is little indication in the show telling the audience when each period is set. The costumes help to set the time period.

Goldstein comments in the Jersey Boys book ((Cote, p.44) that he researched early photos of the group, but that they didn't give him much to go on. In a few very early photos he noticed them wearing a type of sweater vest and so he adapted them to fit into the earlier seasons.

See more information at the following links:

Spring - Tommy De Vito's Story

Summer - Bob Gaudio's Story

Fall - Nick Massi's Story

Winter - Frankie Valli's Story