Photograph: Joan Marcusīrickman was born in Rio de Janeiro but grew up in New York. “Can I take the fifth on that?” he says when asked what he made of the result.Ĭolourful stories … Brickman turned down Jersey Boys at first. After its success, it was even adapted into a film directed Clint Eastwood. It has been seen by more than 65 million people worldwide – and this week makes a return to the London stage. Jersey Boys opened on Broadway in 2005 and won four Tonys, including best musical.
“They regaled me with all these stories, many of which were included in the libretto – and then I listened to their music.” He only changed his mind when he met founding member Bob Gaudio, who told him about their colourful lives, which featured petty crime and encounters with the m afia. When he was first approached to write Jersey Boys, based on the life of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Brickman turned it down. My only philosophy is that I pick projects where I don’t mind having lunch with the people.” “My life,” he says, “is no example of how to plan a creative life whatsoever. Our food menu consists of a few core mains such as Burgers, Fish & Chips, Fried Chicken Sandwiches, plus a selection of shareable snacks such as Cauliflower Fritters, Chicken Bites, Flatbreads etc, all of which is prepared fresh in-house, and made with care and passion.“W hen you describe it like that,” says Marshall Brickman, “it sounds like I’ve never been able to stick with anything I like!” I had given Brickman a quick run-through of his career highs, from scoring hits with folk band the Tarriers in the 60s, moving into comedy to become head writer on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, then winning an Oscar as co-writer of Annie Hall in the 70s, followed by a Tony in 2006 for co-writing the musical Jersey Boys. We like to support local people in their crafts, to showcase the finest locally made beverages, and to have an interesting selection of drinks for our customers.
We deal with over 80 Ontario craft breweries and cideries to provide a large selection of great craft beer and cider, as well as several local wineries and distilleries. We wanted to have a neighbourhood place on the Danforth where people can enjoy a quiet drink, meet up with friends, or hold parties for birthdays, engagements etc. Located beside Greenwood Station on the Danforth, The Dylan is a craft beer bar with small batch whiskey and liquors, great cocktails, and excellent bar food and snacks.Īt the Dylan, we strive to create a warm and cozy atmosphere, with friendly and knowledgeable service and a good music selection.
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