Actor Will Stephan Connell channels his inner Jersey Boys to star on stage as Frankie Valli, ushering in the Walnut Street Theatre’s (walnutstreettheatre.org) 216th season this month. Here, this Philly boy goes behind the music.
The local actor stars in Jersey Boys at the Walnut Street Theatre from Oct. 1-Nov. 3.
Breakfast: Responsible answer? Almonds and hardboiled eggs. Real answer? Any and every frittata.
Wake-Up Time: Far too early
Diet: A lot of chickpea pasta
Doppelganger: Al Pacino circa Serpico
Nemesis: Pollen
Uniform: Crew neck sweater/ sweatshirt, chinos and a boot. Never a jean.
Last Meal: Fried chicken, mac and cheese
Mentor: My high school director (and now manager) Laura Pietropinto
Best Advice: Leave the gun, take the cannoli
Philanthropy: Board member with Project Always Receiving, a sustainability nonprofit in North Philly
Mantra: It’s an explanation, not an excuse
TV Show: Game of Thrones up until season eight, episode six
App: New York Times Cooking on my phone, tuna tartare on my plate
Cocktail: Frosé with a tequila floater
Dinner: Drinks and pool at Middle Child Clubhouse, dinner at Pizzeria Beddia
Soulmate: If Jonathan Bailey isn’t a subscriber, then my wonderful husband
Bedtime: 11:30
Book At Bedside: Something by Amor Towles.
Theme Song To Your Life: “Don’t Stop Me Now”
View: My aunt and uncle’s backyard in Sag Harbor
Local Haunt: Bok Bar 3 Desert Island
Essentials: Friends, Spotify and a Pinot Grigio Bota Box
Zodiac: Cancer, but I believe I’m actually a Gemini
Photography by: WALNUT STREET THEATRE
