Comments on: It’s Douglas Crawford Day on JBB–Share Your Memories & Well-Wishes!

By: Susie

Susie — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:23:26 +0000

Back many weeks ago, when Doug Crawford announced his that his JB Vegas departure would be April 5th on Facebook, I briefly went into denial…Nah, Doug can’t be serious. This is a marvelous gig & he is great at what he does on stage. (Yes, I know, people move on, need to have new challenges…but I wanted him to stay just a little bit longer.)

Fast forward to last night. Watching Doug play so many roles with such ease and with such perfection was bittersweet. His Billy Dixon scene was priceless! Then, of course, by the Who Loves You scene, some of us were, well, you guessed it, “tearing up.” The crowd went wild at the curtain call when Doug appeared.

With all that was going on last night, Doug came out to chat & say individual goodbyes to each and every one of us! For a Buckeye, is that style or what?

Doug, you will be missed and will always be remembered!

We know that you will ROCK in your next adventure!

By: Linda S.

Linda S. — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:10:07 +0000

It was a pleasure to see Doug’s last two shows this past weekend. He has touched so many of us and we will miss him dearly. Even when he is not in a performance, it was reassuring to know he was waiting in the wings and ready to go on if necessary. He truly represents the line ‘Family is Everything’. Doug, you will forever be a part of the Jersey Boys family. We wish you the very best and look forward to the next chapter of your life.

By: Howard

Howard — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:48:22 +0000

I was so fortunate to interview Doug for the Jersey Boys Blog several years ago, noting how many companies he’s been in. The interview was so lengthy and all encompassing, and it was such a thrill to learn of his wonderful career.

I can see from Doug’s Facebook posts how close he is to his family, including his sister, TV News legend, Pam Elliot. I was so touched by his tribute to his late mom Joan, and it’s obvious how much love there was between them and how much he misses her, and I shared with Doug the dynamics of my family as I was growing up.

Finally, Doug never misses a birthday and I look so forward to his birthday posts each year. I was so happy to acknowledge his engagement to Emma a few weeks back, and of course, received a heartfelt thank you the minute he received my card.

Doug Crawford, you always shall remain in all the Jersey Boys cast, creative team, and the fans. As the expression goes, “you’ll do just fine. It’s the rest of us I’m worried about!” All the very best, my friend.

By: Linda Lipsius

Linda Lipsius — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:36:53 +0000

As I watched Doug last night in his last performance I felt like he embodies the very essence of Jersey Boys. He embraces the subtle things on stage, whether in a group of background actors watching Frankie sing “My Mothers Eyes” or throwing a patron out of a bar when Frankie meets Mary. Doug acts effortlessly on stage and adds to the enjoyment of the production.

Doug will always be a cast and fan favorite. His genuine love of acting and meeting people was evident at his goodbye party last night. We will miss you in Jersey Boys, Doug, but we will always have you as a friend.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:18:03 +0000

The Jersey Boys family is losing a dear and valued friend. Doug is a true talent, and a real sweetheart. I’ve had the privelege of seeing Doug onstage and talking to him offstage as well. What a great time we had at B Smiths with the gang! Doug, you will be missed!! Wishing you every happiness in your next adventure!