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We wanted to share with you a curtain speech from last night in honor or Bob Crewe, penned by JERSEY BOYS co-author, Rick Elice: Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for coming to the show tonight. We had some news today, some sad news. Bob Crewe, the lyricist and producer of so many of the Four Seasons original hits, the man that Frankie, Bob Gaudio, Tommy and Nick referred to as The FIFTH Season, passed away this morning. Bob Crewe was a music industry icon in the 50s, 60s and 70s - three decades, and that's no small accomplishment. Ten years ago, he became part of the Jersey Boys family, when the show was originally created in Southern California and a year later on Broadway. He was never happier, Crewe said, then when he stood right here, on this stage, on opening night, and took a bow. Jersey Boys brought Crewe great joy, and he brought great joy to us. He'll always be part of the Jersey Boys family, and like the little man with the big heart always says: "Family is everything." Take another bow, Bob Crewe. And feel the love.