Comments on: It’s John Lloyd Young Day: Share Your Favorite Memories and Well-Wishes!

By: Dana Leblein

Dana Leblein — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:21:37 +0000

John,

I am Marlene Cetrulo’s daughter and I have followed you through my mother. I just want to wish you all the best in your future endeavors, I know you will be successful at anything you do. I have seen you in the Jersey Boys and it was fabulous! Best wishes always.

Dana

By: Gioia Crawford

Gioia Crawford — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:45:02 +0000

I am not one who posts comments on any blogs but this time I just can’t help it because things need to be said. John, I met you for the first time many years ago during an early 2006 performance of Jersey Boys. Since then, somehow we have become “friends.” My sister, Marlene, and I began coming to see Jersey Boys over and over again because we just needed to hear you sing. Remember the framed photo I gave you in front of the Marquee one rainy night after the show? How about the stuffed “ape” that was holding a card which read “I go ape for you?” Remember the accidental “OK” shout out at Lincoln Center that carried all throughout the audience? Can you possibly remember my coming to see you sing the National Anthem at the Continental Arena? I had so many fun times whenever I came to see you perform.
I want to use this blog to publicly thank you for all of the special attention you have paid to me over the years. You graciously spent time talking to me each and every time I attended a performance of Jersey Boys. You wrote letters and signed photos – more than I could ever expect you to do. You met my sister and I at the restaurant around the corner when it was my birthday and then posted the photo we had taken there on your blog wishing me a “Happy Birthday.” You sang your last song at Lincoln Center right to me (that was really special!) You always acknowledged my “SO GOOD” sign at every performance including the times at the Carlyle Café. You invited me to a backstage tour at Jersey Boys and talked to me about the history of the theater and how things work backstage during a performance.
I have told you this many times in letters. You are so very talented. I knew your turn was coming. The time is right now and I am so proud of the success that you have had and the success that is yet to come. Thank you for praying for me to get through my eye surgeries as I subsequently had prayed for you to get the movie role in Clint Eastwood’s future production. You will be wonderful as you always are. Being a teacher, I have always enjoyed seeing young people become successful and be able to fulfill their dreams. I always knew you were one of the gifted ones. Now you can reach for the stars. The sky’s the limit!
Love, Gioia

By: THEA

THEA — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:57:02 +0000

Everything said about JLY was all true and more.
We saw JB the 1st Wednesday, 2005, of previews.
I was so surprised how great he did Frankie. I have always loved the 4 seasons and didn’t think anyone could ever sound like FV. Boy was I wrong!
I told all my friends they had to go see John &
ersey Boys.I compared the album and 4 seasons records to see if they could tell the real Frankie. 2 couldn’t tell 4 said JLY.I could go on & on but I would never get to why I’m so impressed with him.
John is the kindest and most sincere man I have ever met. In 2006 I met him in Central Park . I walked over and asked for his autograph and to take a picture.He was so gracious and I felt relaxed talking to him after my nerves calmed down. That was something that most actors would probaly not do.
He is so special and John is the only one to do the movie. Clint Eastwood you are a very smart man !!
I still keep in touch with him and hope we always will .
My best to you always . THEA

By: Courtney

Courtney — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 18:37:18 +0000

From the moment I saw JLY take the stage in March 2006 it was immediately obvious that he was someone special. 7+ Years later, after dragging countless friends to JB with me (of course all have loved the show or have been too scared to tell me they didn’t…though, unlikely) I couldn’t be happier for him. I was truly disappointed to not be there at the stage door after his 3rd “last show,” especially after having been there for the other two, but I know those of you who were there gave him a great send-off!

My hand to God, I will be there for the movie premiere!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:38:33 +0000

Every moment seeing John Lloyd Young was special. I saw him in my first Jersey Boys show Sept 2007, and met him at stage door afterwards. He spent quite a few minutes to chat with us, even though his car was waiting for him, he took his time. Then he left the show a few weeks later.

For five years I had to live with the fact that I only had the chance to see him once as Frankie Valli, so I was more than thrilled he was returning to the show for three months in 2012. Had to pinch myself just to make sure I was actually seeing him again. Couldn’t keep my eyes off him. His voice and acting were even more impressive than before. Wow! At stage door, he said recognized me in the audience, and even called me by my first and last name. I was floored! Like before, he signed autographs, posed for photos and stayed a few minutes to chat. He truly is a very special man, and so wonderful to his fans.

I was fortunate to see him a total of 25 shows in Jersey Boys and seven shows at Cafe Carlyle. I had to see his brilliance at work again. It was all worth it! Will go see him again.

I wish John Lloyd the very best in his next chapter of his career, and want thank him for his kind heart, and all the joy he brought to his fans. Looking forward to more wonderful memories. We love you, JLY!