THE real star of Jersey Boys is the unmistakable voice of Frankie Valli.

The Four Seasons songwriter Bob Gaudio said it himself when he said he had never heard anything else like it.

And that is the magic of Jersey Boys, the musical. A voice like no other, which is put on classic pop songs with the backdrop story of friendship, womanising and heartache.

The hit show began its run at the King’s Theatre last night, and the cast did not disappoint when it comes to hitting those notes.

Jersey Boys tells the story of singer Frankie Valli’s rise to fame from Jersey to the pop charts. It starts off with a teenage Frankie who is taken under the wing of wannabe mobster Tommy DeVito.

Naïve Frankie is pushed towards singing with a little help from Tommy and Nick Massi, who trains him vocally.

This is the first formation of the Four Seasons – and it all comes together when Joe Pesci, yeah the Home Alone actor, introduces the band to Bob Gaudio.

Gaudio is the creator of some of the band’s biggest hits, and when his words are meshed with Valli’s voice, a sound like no other is created.

Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Sherry are the type of songs which stand the test of time – and that is why the show is such a success with the modern-day audience.

Dayle Hodge as Valli was like an actor possessed by the great man himself. He sounded exactly like him, and hitting those notes is no easy feat.

He showed vulnerability on stage when necessary, he had the comic timing and the presence needed for such a huge role – and he most importantly impressed with his voice.

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You was the moment of the night. Goosebumps filled the audience as he took the song to the next level.

Nick Massi played by Lewis Griffiths also was a stand out on the night. Lewis was in the last touring production of the show, which came to the Theatre Royal a few years ago, and his experience of the story showed on stage.

He was serious but had the comic timing when necessary. Although his dialogue was limited, he had the stage presence, voice and choreography to add to the force of the Jersey Boys.

Simon Bailey captured the role of wise guy Tommy DeVito and brought in that seedy undertone which the character is known for. He showed a range of emotions on stage and was powerful during moments of anger.

The final Jersey Boy Declan Egan, who played Bob Gaudio, bolstered the quartet. He showcased the innocence of the character and stood out vocally during a solo performance of December 1963 (Oh What A Night).

Together the Jersey Boys owned the stage with an equally talented supporting cast.

Anyone who is quick to dismiss this show as another jukebox musical should realise Jersey Boys is a theatre experience like no other.

Its captivating from the opening to end, and when you are done watching it – you want to experience it all over again.

Catch Jersey Boys at The King’s Theatre until April 14.