Comments on: JBB EXCLUSIVE: Interview With John Lloyd Young–Part One

By: Mike B. Magbaleta

Mike B. Magbaleta — Tue, 29 May 2007 20:27:31 +0000

Funny how I’ve read the interview from Part 3 to Part 1, but extremely entertaining nontheless…..

I truly hope that John’s career beyond the stage will be successful as his current run on Broadway will show. It will different watching JLY on the small screen when it happens, but also knowing that he has the talent to further his career is no surprise to all of us.

Also, if the Tony’s were my awards show, I’d nominate Jersey Boys for everything all over again. It was weird not seeing any of them get nominated this year, but they could have had added a nomination for the National Tour as well. They started in 06 anyways and have sold out the Curran Theatre….. They’ll get their due in no time…..

Thanks Susie & John for the fun, insightful and informative interview!!!!!

By: Howard Tucker

Howard Tucker — Sun, 27 May 2007 19:07:55 +0000

John, in re-reading your comments, I really need to comment on your Miss America analogy. Yes, your “reign” will end, and it’s clicheic, but it’s a title you and Christian will carry with you for the rest of your careers. Joe Pesci was introduced on the 2006 Tony’s as “Oscar winner Joe Pesci”, although he had won the Oscar many years before.

Years later, for whatever reason, people will associate with and remember your win with pride, John. Continuing on the Miss America theme, whatever else Bess Myerson accomplished in entertainment and politics, my mother always touted her proudly as the first Jewish Miss America. They were about the same age, both Jewish, and when anyone said my mother looked like Myerson (which she did a bit), she was on Cloud Nine for weeks–and I was born six years after Myserson won her crown!!

By: A

Sun, 27 May 2007 14:47:50 +0000

I agree with all of you. I love being part of not only JLY’s fan base, but of Jersey Boys’ fan base. It is such a good musical with remarkable and thoughtful actors.

JLY does take an incredible amount of time to reply to his fans. I just sent a letter out on Friday, and I always get a response within a week.

By: Beverley Micciche

Beverley Micciche — Sun, 27 May 2007 13:40:32 +0000

I too am looking forward to part two of John’s interview. For me, I realize that Jersey Boys is the first time ever in my life that I feel I have gotten to know a “star” actor. That is solely because JLY takes the time to sincerely connect with his fans in a way that is truly unique. He is a very special person and it is his performances in JB that keeps bringing me back time and time again. It is truly remarkable the loyal fan base this play has generated!

By: Irene Eizen

Irene Eizen — Sun, 27 May 2007 04:44:34 +0000

And…Howard, your comments are so insightful and thought-provoking. You are correct about Angela Lansbury – I. for one, remember her best as Jessica Fletcher on “Murder She Wrote.”
However, her successes as an actress have been numerous, as you stated. I guess, each one of us, in life is best remembered for a “lead role in a life endeavor,” – I, as a teacher, perhaps. But that does not dimenish the importance of our roles in many other life endeavors. I hope I would always be remembered as doing the best in everything I tried to do.

With the many successes ahead in John’s future, while he will always be remembered for his spectacular portrayal of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys, there are many roles which lie ahead for him, in life and in the performing arts, for which he will be known and remembered for his great work. IE