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John Lloyd Young's debut single

"Love Believes"

available
Valentine's Day
February 14, 2010

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Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young
at the "Hollywood Loves Broadway" benefit for the
Motion Picture and Television Fund
SONY Pictures Studios

 

 

 

TWO THUMBS WAY UP to the creators of FOX/TV's

on their 2010 Golden Globe Award
for Best Comedy Television Series


still got 'em!

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young guest starred on FOX TV's hit series, GLEE, from Ryan Murphy,
creator of NIP/TUCK

Episode 2, "Acafellas"


John Lloyd Young and Kent Avenido in GLEE

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...the bloggers weigh in:

"Bonus points for the surprise cameo by Tony Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG (“Jersey Boys”)
as the thumbless, cough-syrup-slurping Henri St. Pierre."


 

 


Mary Louise Parker, George Takei, John Lloyd Young
at the 25th Annual AIDS Walk Opening Ceremonies

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young
sings the AIDS Walk anthem
"You'll Never Walk Alone"

25th Annual AIDS Walk, Los Angeles

accompanist/arranger: Michael Farrell

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Broadway's original JERSEY BOYS: J. Robert Spencer, John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff and Daniel Reichard

Grammy Award winning
Jersey Boys cast album goes

PLATINUM

(over 1 million copies sold)

 

Tony Award Winner
John Lloyd Young
lead vocals

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John Lloyd Young's New York Times
JERSEY BOYS review...

click here

 

 


John Lloyd Young, Carmen Electra, Jai Rodriguez, Lainie Kazan, Bruce Vilanch and Alexandra Mamaliger at
Hollywood premiere of the motion picture comedy, OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY!

When his parents keep setting him up with a “nice Jewish girl”, Nelson Hirsch finally reveals that he is already
seeing someone. Mom and Dad are thrilled and can’t wait to meet the lucky lady. Oy Vey!

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young stars in the title
role of the upcoming comedy OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY!

click
here to view trailer

 

"Young’s decision to play the gay son continues to baffle many of his Jersey Boys fans who still covet his star-making turn on Broadway as Frankie Valli. It’s easy to see what drew him to the role. Whatever we know about Young, we know that he likes to take risks (the ultimate—singing 20-plus songs, many in falsetto six times a week), stretch his limits, and challenge our perceptions. He accomplishes all of these goals in Oy Vey!  While some critics have attacked the film’s stereotypes, including making Nelson’s gay lover, Jai Rodriguez a decorator, Young’s character defies typecasting. He works in finance and dresses like a Master of the Universe. Ironically, his outward persona makes his homosexuality even more difficult for his parents to accept. Young’s performance is effective because it is restrained. He manages to convey with his facial expressions or voice his conflicting feelings. He loves Angelo (Rodriguez) but is, in his heart, a good Jewish boy who loves his family. He can’t choose and hopes they won’t force his hand."

--Charlene Giannetti
Woman Around Town Online
 


JLY and Carmen Electra on the red carpet
Hollywood premiere of OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY!

click here to view trailer



 

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young sings
Stephen Sondheim's "Being Alive"
Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation Gala
San Francisco

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here for video

 

 

John Lloyd Young sings "Cryin'"
at the 2nd Anniversary of Ryan Black's 88s
La Boheme, Hollywood

click
here for video


 


John Lloyd Young and Frankie Valli

John Lloyd Young and Frankie Valli
live red carpet interview with NY1 Television
at 2009 TONY AWARDS

click
here for link and scroll down list for interview


 

 



John Lloyd Young as "Marius" in Les Miserables in Concert, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
photo: © Lily Lim, 2008

John Lloyd Young starred as "Marius"
in an all-star production of



Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

 

click here for video of
"Empty Chairs at Empty Tables"
 

 

 

Tony Award Winner (Best Actor)

Drama Desk Award Winner (Outstanding Lead Actor)
Outer Critics Circle Award Winner (Outstanding Lead Actor)
Theatre World Award Winner (Outstanding Broadway Debut)
Drama League Award Nominee (Performer of the Year)

...as "Frankie Valli" in the
Original Broadway Cast of

...and lead vocalist on the
Grammy Award-winning, certified-Platinum
Original Cast Recording

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click here for JERSEY BOYS at New Year's Eve
Times Square, NYC

click here for New York Times review

 


 

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June 13, 2006 - July 7, 2008
November 14, 2005 - June 11, 2006
July 28, 2004 - November 6, 2005

 

Friday, February 5, 2010

John Lloyd Young's debut single, "Love Believes" available Valentine's Day, February 14, 2010, only on iTunes.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Finally some photos from my Christmas and New Year's Paris trip, on only a little business and mostly fun.
 


facade of Paris Opera House

First stop was the world-famous Paris Opera to see the also-world-famous Russian Ballet.  As you know, I am an art aficionado and was surprised to learn that the ceiling of the opera house is a mural by Chagal, whose stained glass windows at the Chicago Institute I'm a fan of and I've blogged about here before.


Chagal ceiling mural detail, Paris Opera

 


JLY fascinated with the
French poultry counter

Here are two photos from inside the gourmet grocery at Galleries Lafayette.  Sometimes the smallest differences from one country to another are the most fascinating.  Here, I was entranced by the only-partially-cleaned poultry at the poultry counter.


JLY's poultry P.O.V.

 


Musee d'Orsay sculpture gallery

Aside from lighting a votive at Notre Dame, strolling the hills of Montmartre, visiting the Eiffel Tower, and touring the Palace of Versailles, my favorite visit was the the Musee d'Orsay, which has a hall of Renoir paintings artificially lit better than any paintings I've ever seen in any museum anywhere.  The excellent sculpture gallery is pictured, left.  My favorite painting of the day, though, was Édouard Detaille's le Rêve, pictured right.  I stood in awe of this mural-sized painting, transfixed.


Édouard Detaille, le Rêve, 1888

 


French holiday store display

The French girls working inside this store on the Champs d'Elysee where this window display was, laughed with me as I took pictures of it.  Can't fault the French for lacking a sense of humor at the holidays!


detail

 


ZORRO marquis, Folies Bergere, Paris

Manager Dona R. Miller is an investor in Zorro, the Musical, with music by the Gipsy Kings, which had a hit run in London and is now working its way across Europe.  We enjoyed a sold-out Tuesday evening performance of the show, in French, at the historic Folies Bregere.  Originating in workshops in Los Angeles before the world premiere in London last year, ZORRO will be making its way to the states soon.  And yours truly -- liked it.


JLY and Dona R. Miller attend ZORRO

 


JLY contemplates soupe a l'oignon

I leave you with a photo of Paris at the stroke of midnight, New Year's 2010, right. 

And, to the left, probably my 10th bowl of French onion soup on my trip to Paris, at the precise moment I realized my overindulgence was making it lose its novelty.

Happy New Year to all!

 


stroke of midnight
New Year's 2010, Paris

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Congratulations to the creators of FOX/TV's new comedy, GLEE, on their 2010 Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Television Series.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Friend and original JERSEY BOYS co-star, J. Robert Spencer, has asked me to let you all know he is spearheading an effort to raise money to complete a very important documentary.  Please visit J. Robert Spencer's Facebook page or www.oncoalriver.com to watch the trailer and make a donation! 

Monday, January 4, 2010

Happy New Year!  Photos and news to come from my trip to Paris.  In the meantime, what a great dawn this morning on Los Angeles and a bright and optimistic start to 2010!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Remembering my friend and fan, Jan Haas, this Christmas Eve.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Here's a roundup, in photos, of some events over the last few months of 2009.  Off to Paris for Christmas and New Year's.  See you in 2010!
 


In NYC for OY VEY... movie premiere

At California Equality Awards
w/ OY VEY... cast
 

Sound check AIDS Walk 2009

The crowd: AIDS Walk 2009

Visiting friend Grammy-winning songwriter
Allee Willis w/ manager Dona Miller
 

In the recording studio with Ted Perlman

Singing National Anthem at LA Kings,
Staples Center, Los Angeles

Visitors in the front yard
i
At work...

Friday, December 18, 2009

So busy since Thanksgiving, but a lot of exciting things happening, many in the planning stages.  Stay tuned, as always.  Hope you are all enjoying the holidays.  JLY

Friday, December 11, 2009

Happy Birthday to friend and colleague, Steve Sehm!
 

My NYC friends Sasha Eden and Victoria Pettibone have a great company, Women's Expressive Theatre (WET), that supports and fosters women in film and theatre and promotes positive depictions of women and girls in the media through their projects and community outreach programs.  Last February I appeared in their annual benefit.  Their fundraising season is beginning again, and they've released an excellent video about their company and mission.  Please check it out at www.wetproductions.org (and catch a glimpse of yours truly, from an interview at last February's NYC benefit).

JLY with Sasha Eden (showing him some love)
and Victoria Pettibone, WET "Love" Benefit 2009

 

visit www.wetproductions.org

Wednesday, November 18, 2009


JLY and Carmen Electra


John Lloyd Young, Carmen Electra, Jai Rodriguez, Lainie Kazan, Bruce Vilanch and Alexandra Mamaliger at Hollywood premiere

Thank you to all who saw OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! in its recent Los Angeles run at the Laemmle Sunset 5 in Hollywood.  Here are photos from the Los Angeles premiere screening which benefited AIDS Project Los Angeles.

On Saturday, November 28th, I will sing to open the L.A. Kings' hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m. at the Staples Center, downtown Los Angeles.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009


Frankie Valli in concert

“That voice is not easy to replicate,’’ says John Lloyd Young, who should know since he won a best-actor Tony for his portrayal of Valli in the original 2005 Broadway production of “Jersey Boys.’’ The show now has multiple touring productions around the globe. “Frankie had his entire career to sing his entire career, and now these kids playing Frankie have to sing his entire career in two and a half hours - it’s a steep challenge.’’

John Lloyd Young talks to the Boston Globe
about friend and legend, Frankie Valli
click here for article

Google has a new "quotes" search function that's pretty fun.  Here's a screenshot of a JLY quotes search:

click image above to enlarge

Monday, November 2, 2009


JLY and some of his favorite people

Nearing the end of a great and busy trip to NYC.  Fun NYC premiere of OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! Thursday night.  Public screening in the NY International Film and Video Festival and red-carpet premiere to benefit amfAR with cast members Lainie Kazan, Bruce Vilanch, Saul Rubinek, Jai Rodriguez and Vince Pastore in attendance.  Thank you to the throngs of NYC fans and friends who came out en masse to see the movie.

Click here for a nice review of the film.  An excerpt, below:

"Young’s decision to play the gay son continues to baffle many of his Jersey Boys fans who still covet his star-making turn on Broadway as Frankie Valli. It’s easy to see what drew him to the role. Whatever we know about Young, we know that he likes to take risks (the ultimate—singing 20-plus songs, many in falsetto six times a week), stretch his limits, and challenge our perceptions. He accomplishes all of these goals in Oy Vey!  While some critics have attacked the film’s stereotypes, including making Nelson’s gay lover, Jai Rodriguez a decorator, Young’s character defies typecasting. He works in finance and dresses like a Master of the Universe. Ironically, his outward persona makes his homosexuality even more difficult for his parents to accept. Young’s performance is effective because it is restrained. He manages to convey with his facial expressions or voice his conflicting feelings. He loves Angelo (Rodriguez) but is, in his heart, a good Jewish boy who loves his family. He can’t choose and hopes they won’t force his hand."

--Charlene Giannetti
Woman Around Town Online

Tonight I'll appear in JERSEY BOYS alum Donnie Kehr's annual Rockers on Broadway concert at BB King's on 42nd Street, in an all-60s lineup alongside Leslie Gore, Lou Christie, members of the Tony Award winning Broadway revival of HAIR (which I saw and enjoyed Friday) and other JERSEY BOYS Original Cast members.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009


John Lloyd Young, Pauley Perrette
 

Enjoyed appearing at the opening ceremonies of the 25th Annual AIDS Walk in Los Angeles this past Sunday.
 


Mary Louise Parker, George Takei, John Lloyd Young
at the 25th Annual AIDS Walk Opening Ceremonies

click for video

 


La Toya Jackson, Jeffrey Katzenberg

Saturday, October 17, 2009

"Slow and steady wins the race."

-- Aesop

Friday, October 16, 2009

Some upcoming appearances:

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 18, singing the AIDS Walk anthem, "You'll Never Walk Alone" at the 25th Annual AIDS Walk, Los Angeles.  visit www.apla.org for info.

November 2nd, NYC: headlining JERSEY BOYS friend Donnie Kehr's annual Rockers on Broadway benefit concert in NYC, days after the October 29th NYC amFAR benefit premiere of OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY!  Also appearing will be fellow original Jersey Boy, Tony-nominee J. Robert Spencer, who currently stars in Broadway's NEXT TO NORMAL.  Visit www.rockersonbroadway.com for tickets.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Billboards for the October 22nd Hollywood premiere of OY VEY... have gone up around Los Angeles.

Friday, September 25, 2009

In NYC with my manager Dona for some more meetings, including a follow up with my amazing composer friend, John Mercurio, later today. 

Great dinner party last night at Kenneth and Maria Cole's stunning pre-war NY apartment, overlooking the East River.  Discussed amfAR and the groundbreaking news of the new AIDS vaccine announced yesterday from Thailand.  Enjoyed reconnecting with Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon, Cheyenne Jackson, and Harry Belafonte, who presented me with my Tony Award for JERSEY BOYS.  Very excited to learn that the Cole's daughter Amanda just entered the new freshman class at my beloved alma mater, Brown University, under one of my college mentors, acting teacher, Lowry Marshall.  Good luck, Amanda.

Founded in 1985, amfAR is one of the world's premiere AIDS research organizations.  Visit www.amfar.org for more information.

Friday, September 18, 2009

"Henri St. Pierre's" welcome back cake from GLEE made cakewrecks.com!  Follow this link.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

JLY's biggest fan talks about his guest starring spot tonight on GLEE.  Click here for video.

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JLY and company

Here are some photos from my appearance at the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Annual Gala in Connecticut last weekend, directed by James Naughton.  The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp was founded by Paul Newman in 1988 as a summer camp for seriously ill kids who, because of their conditions would not otherwise be able to attend summer camp.  There are full medical services and staff available on campus, a lake, horseback riding, a zip-line tower (!), a zero-entry pool, a wheelchair-accessible treehouse, a theatre, and much more, (including a dining hall packed to the gills with an endless supply of Newman's Own lemonade, cereal, etc.)  Visit the website here.

 


soundcheck

JLY at entrance to wheelchair-
accessible treehouse

Kelli O'Hara, Jane Krakowski,
John Lloyd Young, Laura Benanti

Here's a photo of camper Justin Dirk, who introduced me in the gala.  Twelve campers from throughout the summer session were selected to appear in the gala along with us "pros."  The other campers who appeared were Kayla Brielle Chante Brown, Alyssa Casson, Bridget Dwyer, Matthew Gates, Skylar T. F. Lobdell, Kate McGuire, Lixzy Mota, Austin Pierce, Darien Pierce, Casey Roche and Liam Talbot.


Camper Justin Dirk rehearses with friends. 
Stage manager Annie Keefe presides...

Here's Justin's bio from the program:

I am in the 4th grade this year at Lore Elementary School.  My favorite subjects are math and language arts.  I love, love, love to play sports!  My absolute favorite part of the summer was the week I got to stay at THITWGC [The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp]!  This past summer has been my third year attending THITWGC.  My favorite things about camp are (besides everything) the cool cabins we get to sleep in , the food is always very good, and the counselors are very nice and make me laugh all day -- I have been told I have the best laugh in the world!  Camp is nonstop fun, games and happiness!  I hope I have the chance to go back next year again.  It is the most amazing and magical place.  When I am older I would like to be a counselor to help the kids have the best time and make them happy and laugh and tell them about when I was young, what I went through.  Remember each day is a wonderful gift.  I try to encourage others by telling them what my parents told me.  "Never, Never, Never give up."  I am living proof miracles happen.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009


Dona Miller, JLY, Steve Sehm
Sunday at Merchants, NYC

Happy birthday to my manager, Dona Miller!

Don't forget to catch my guest starring role on GLEE tomorrow night: FOX TV, 9pm EST.

I am a huge fan of my friend, composer John Mercurio.  His new show, ACADEMY, has an upcoming production next month in New York.  Info below:

ACADEMY, part of the NYMF Festival where Broadway shows NEXT TO NORMAL and [title of show] got their start, is FAUST set in a boys prep school.  The cast includes actors from SPRING AWAKENING, NEXT TO NORMAL and the current revival of WEST SIDE STORY Two-time Tony nominee John Carrafa directs.

          

At St. Edward's Academy, two seniors make a harmless bet on whether they can influence an unsuspecting freshman to break a few rules to succeed. But when the transaction goes recklessly out of control, the boys become entangled in a fight for their own academic and personal survival.  Inspired by Goethe’s FAUST, ACADEMY is a pop chamber musical about boys learning to become men—and remaining true to themselves.

Ticket information:
http://www.nymf.org/Show-1173.html

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Congratulations to Jordan Roth who was just announced to succeed the now-National-Endowment-for-the-Arts-Chairman, Rocco Landesman, as the new President of Broadway theatre owner, Jujamcyn Theatres.


Jordan Roth

Click here for an article from Broadwayworld.com.
 

Here is Jordan's bio from the Jujamcyn website:

Jordan Roth joined Jujamcyn Theaters in 2005. Jordan produced A Catered Affair (Winner Best Musical - Drama League, 12 Drama Desk nominations) by Harvey Fierstein and John Bucchino and directed by John Doyle, the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show (Best Musical Revival - Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), The Donkey Show, which ran 6 years off-Broadway with several international productions, and The Karaoke Show. Jordan created Givenik.com, which provides theatergoers the opportunity to buy discounted tickets and give 5% of their ticket price to the charity of their choice. He serves on the boards of The Broadway League, GMHC, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Freedom to Marry and the Horace Mann School, of which he is an alumnus. He graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with degrees in philosophy and theater, and is pursuing an MBA at Columbia University.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

I will love singing for children this weekend at the annual gala to benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut, started by Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in 1988. 

Please consider visiting their website and making a donation to help these ill children.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Happy birthday to my friend, Deborah Gibson!  xo, Deb.  JLY

Saturday, August 29, 2009

OY VEY... is a hit of the Montreal World Film Festival!  Packed to 800-seat-capacity World Premiere, and rest of screenings SOLD OUT!

 

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