Frankie J. Galasso
Frankie J. Galasso is an American musician and actor. He is best known as a member of the boy band Dream Street.
Frankie J. Galasso | |
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Born | New York City, U.S. | January 24, 1985
Other names | Frankie Galasso, Frank Galasso |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Singer |
Years active | 1995—present |
Partner | Kara Tremel (2012–Present)[1] |
Parent(s) | Francesco Galasso, Lisa Galasso |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop, teen pop |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Formerly of | Dream Street |
Early life
Galasso was born in New York City to Francesco and Lisa Galasso and attended Salesian High School in New Rochelle, New York, and Five Towns College.[2]
Career
Galasso's career began in 1995 when he starred as Mickey Canetti in Hudson Street. In 1997, he played the role of Andrew Kempster in the movie Jungle 2 Jungle. He provided the singing voice of Christopher Robin in Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997), A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving (1998), and Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You (1999). In 2003, Galasso portrayed Tommy in the movie A Tale of Two Pizzas.
In 2008 Galasso began recording new songs, releasing his single "Give Me a Reason" on March 19, 2009.[3]
In 2012, Galasso was an ensemble cast member of the First National Touring of Jersey Boys.[4][5] He portrayed 14 different characters during his run.[6][7][8]
In January 2014, Galasso and Alissa Salvatore recorded a cover of "Say Something".[9][10]
In September 2016, Galasso performed the National Anthem at Broncos Stadium before a Bengals vs. Broncos game and at Coors Field before a Rockies vs. Cardinals game.[11][12][13][14]
On June 2, 2020, Galasso's former Dream Street bandmate Chris Trousdale died at a hospital in Burbank, California, at the age of 34 due to complications from an unknown illness during the COVID-19 pandemic in California.[15][16] It was later revealed that COVID-19 was the main complication of Trousdale's death.[17] On June 11, 2020, on what would be Trousdale's 35th birthday, Galasso and his former Dream Street bandmates Greg Raposo, Jesse McCartney, and Matt Ballinger reunited for a virtual performance of "It Happens Every Time" to pay tribute to Trousdale.[18] This would be the first public appearance of Dream Street together as a group since the disbandment over the lawsuits prior.
In April 2023, Galasso and members Matt Ballinger & Greg Raposo were interviewed on the podcast, Frosted Tips with Lance Bass hosted by Lance Bass.[19][20][21][22]
On May 12, 2023, Greg Raposo uploaded a short clip to Instagram of him, Matt Ballinger, & Galasso working on what appears to be new Dream Street music and material.[23]
Personal life
Galasso has been in a relationship with Broadway actress Kara Tremel since September 10, 2012.[24][25]
Discography
Albums
- 2001: Dream Street
- 2002: The Biggest Fan
Singles
- 2001: It Happens Every Time
- 2001: I Say Yeah
- 2002: With All My Heart
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
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1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle | Andrew Kempster[26] |
1997 | Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin | Christopher Robin (singing voice) |
1998 | A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving | Christopher Robin (singing voice) |
1999 | Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving | Christopher Robin (singing voice) |
2000 | Sing a Song with Tigger | Christopher Robin (singing voice) |
2000 | Dream Street: It Happens Every Time | Frankie J. Galasso |
2002 | The Biggest Fan | Frankie J. Galasso |
2003 | A Tale of Two Pizzas | Tommy |
Year | Title | Role |
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1995-1996 | Hudson Street | Mickey Canetti[27] |
2000 | All My Children | Himself |
2001 | Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon | Himself |
2001 | Slime Time Live | Himself |
References
- "Happy 5 @frankiejgalasso ! It's been an adventure. #yourestillthehottestguyintheroom #fiveyearswithyou #namethismovie #bronxlove #lovahyou #ilikehimalottle #ourfirstdatewasonahelicopter". instagram.com. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- "About". Frank Galasso Facebook account. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017.
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/give-me-a-reason/id311289934
- "Jersey Boys Tour". Archived from the original on 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
- "Stanton Prep welcomes back Frank Galasso, who performed in 'Jersey Boys'". www.jacksonville.com. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- "Frankie J. Galasso - Jersey Boys First National Tour". youtube.com. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- "PA Live: JERSEY BOY- FRANKIE J GALASSO- January 6, 2017". pahomepage.com. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- "Broadway's "Jersey Boys" coming to Rudder auditorium". kbtx.com.
- Frankie J. Galasso [@frankiejgalasso] (20 January 2014). "Little duet with Alissa Salvatore!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Say Something" - A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera (Frankie J. Galasso & Alissa Salvatore). YouTube.
- "'Jersey Boy' sings Broncos' National Anthem". youtube.com. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- "Video: 'Jersey Boy' sings national anthem at Broncos game". www.denvercenter.org.
- "Jersey Boys star to sing National Anthem at Rockies game". www.9news.com.
- "Ready to sing he anthem at the Rockies game! @denvercenter @rockies #jerseyboys #dcpatoday #broadway". instagram.com.
- Gonzalez, Sandra (June 3, 2020). "Chris Trousdale, former member of Dream Street, dead at 42". CNN. United States: WarnerMedia. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- Murphy, Chris (June 4, 2020). "Dream Street Band Member Chris Trousdale Dead at 34". Vulture. United States: Vox Media. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- Carmel, Julia (2020-06-25). "Chris Trousdale, Boy Band Idol With a Broadway Past, Dies at 34". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- Pasquini, Maria (June 12, 2020). "Dream Street Reunites to Perform Song in Memory of Late Bandmate Chris Trousdale's Birthday". People. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- "Matt Ballinger, Greg Raposo, Frankie Galasso (Dream Street)". omny.fm.
- "On second thought, do NOT check out the movie Longshot 😳 …you can't win em all @frostedtipswithlance @frankiejgalasso @gregraposomusic @michaelturchinart @mballinger #ftwl #dreamstreet #frostedtips #lancebass #podcast". instagram.com.
- "♥️♥️". instagram.com.
- "Thanks so much @lancebass for having us! 😎 Good times hanging with my boys to chat about our boyband days! *Listen Now @frostedtipswithlance 🎤 @frankiejgalasso @gregraposomusic #dreamstreet". instagram.com.
- "Lil something in the works 😉 #Dreamstreet #smile". instagram.com.
- "Frank Galasso Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
- "Happy 🔟! @frankiejgalasso #10sexyyears #lovahsforlife #bronxlove #happyanniversary #whenwehadabs #discothedoggie". instagram.com.
- "Happy Birthday! @frankiejgalasso 🧡 ——————————————— #birthdayboy #stillastar #heshandytoo #thisguybuiltahouse #jungle2jungle #frankiegalasso #happy35th #birthdayhome #cutethencutenow". instagram.com.
- "Happy Birthday @frankiejgalasso #broccoliisadessert ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ #birthdayboy #heisstillthiscute #hehateswhenidothis #hudsonst #tonydanza #birthdaycake #broccolibirthdaycake #birthdayembarrassment #everyyeartradition #howcuteishethough #childhoodmemories #birthdayboy #birthdaysurprise #birthdaypost🎂 #happybirthdaytoyou #youareamazing #thanksforbeingmynoah #youdeservetheworld". instagram.com.