Comments on: John Lloyd Young’s Last Evening As a Jersey Boy

By: NYJBfan

NYJBfan — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:11:20 +0000

I flew to NY from CA on Wednesday with my mother and sister even though we already knew that the November 21 show that we had tickets for was cancelled. I came for one reason: to honor John Lloyd Young. Although I, and many other fans were bitterly disappointed to know we would not see JLY perform, it was important for me to be there to applaud a Tony Award winner actor on his final night as a Jersey Boy – even if it had to be on the street instead of in the theater. It was wonderful and exicting to meet JLY, but it was bittersweet because it was the end of something very very special – but it wasnâ€™t a proper end. I believe I speak for many of the fans who were there outside the theater on Wednesday night when I say that an actor of John Lloydâ€™s caliber and accomplishments deserved a final performance and a send off other than a darkened theater. But, ever gracious, JLY made the best of the difficult circumstances of the strike by making himself available to his fans. He was warm and charming and made us feel loved and appreciated, when it was really HIS night. His fans thank him for the sacrifices he made to bring this role to life; for his role in literally putting JB on the map around the country and beyond(because of the success Broadway the touring companies give others that canâ€™t make it to NY the opportunity to expeience JB); and for so generously giving so much of himself as a perfomer and as person to his fans for two years. We love you John Lloyd – hereâ€™s to the next â€™seasonâ€™ of your career!

By: Gayle Kamen-Weinstein

Gayle Kamen-Weinstein — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:33:32 +0000

I have been following all of your posts this past week. I am amazed at the sense of community and love that y’all have expressed towards John, his family and each other. I am in Texas, far far away from NYC, but I can feel the excitement that you shared that dark nite on the street in front of the theatre.

By: irene eizen

irene eizen — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:38:15 +0000

I know I am wearing my sneakers that evening, dressy ones, but still ones which will enable me to stand for a LONG, long time. IE

By: Beverley Micciche

Beverley Micciche — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 01:02:57 +0000

There will be plenty of very long standing ovations in February for JLY’s concert at Lincoln Center.

By: irene eizen

irene eizen — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:37:24 +0000

Enjoy a well-deserved rest. We will see you very soon! Looking forward to Lincoln Center and to so much more after that. IE