From Nov 9 to Jan 13, the Jersey Boys, a hit musical, will tour China visiting Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing.

According to Selladoor Worldwide, the tour will see a brand-new production of the musical, which will feature Luke Sheppard as director, Mark Crossland as music director and Cressida Carre as choreographer.

Speaking about his role, the London-based director Sheppard, who has worked on several high-profile musicals, including Matilda, Singin' in the Rain and In the Heights, says: "My first experience with Jersey Boys was hearing the music, discovering Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons all over again through the soundtrack of the musical.

For the international tour, the creative team did research on the original versions from Broadway and West End.

The casting for the show was among the most challenging part since the roles are demanding and they are specific in terms of acting and vocal quality.

If you go

Jersey Boys 228.com.cn 7:30 pm, Nov 9 to Dec 9. Shanghai Daning Theater, 1222 Pingxingguanlu, Jing'an district, Shanghai.

2:30 pm and 8 pm, Dec 15 to 24. Guangzhou Opera House, 1 Xincheng Zhujiangxilu, Tianhe district, Guangzhou.

2:30 pm and 8 pm, Dec 30 to Jan 13. Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, Xicheng district, Beijing.