New York Times reporter Mark Rotella’s interview with Tony Award nominee John Lloyd Young sheds light about Young playing legendary Frankie Valli in the megahit musical Jersey Boys; his childhood; his early days as an actor; his life in Jersey City; and so much more. John Lloyd Young, the man who plays Frankie Valli, has [...]
(more...)In his overview of the 2006 Broadway season, New York Times theatre critic discusses Jersey Boys and John Lloyd Young in his NPR interview. You’ll also be treated to John Lloyd Young’s amazing rendition of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” On June 8, NPR will feature an interview with Jersey Boys’ Director Des McAnuff.
(more...)In their latest column on Talkinbroadway.com, columnists Barbara and Scott Siegel rave about their most recent visit to see Jersey Boys. Here’s what they had to say: We also recently went back to see Jersey Boys. We weren’t going to wait four seasons to see it again. And what was fun back when it opened [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com and Playbill.com provide extensive coverage of the Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony held at Sardi’s on May 25. You’ll see photos of Jersey Boys’ co-writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, original Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio, and Outstanding Actor in a Musical winner John Lloyd Young. Jersey Boys was honored with THREE Outer Critics [...]
(more...)Hope you had a chance to see Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young today on “Live With Regis and Kelly!” The guys started out with “Rag Doll,” followed by “My Eyes Adored You,” and “Walk Like a Man.” Then, after chatting briefly with Regis, the guys closed the [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com’s Ben Strothmann provides wonderful photo coverage of the May 21 “Broadway Bears IX” auction, which raised a grand total of $114,638 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. John Lloyd Young was on hand to lend his support at the event, showing off the Frankie Valli bear that was up for auction.
(more...)Playbill.com reports that the Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony will be held today at Sardi’s Restaurant. The winners of 55th annual honors were made public May 14. The awards are decided upon by an group of writers “covering New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway.” Jersey Boys’ OCC Awards: [...]
(more...)In a new Broadway.com video, Tony nominees are asked, “Are you a competitive person?” Check out what Jersey Boys’ Des McAnuff and John Lloyd Young, along with many other Tony nominees had to say.
(more...)Latest TV Appearance Announcement: Jersey Boys are scheduled to appear on NBC’s “Weekend Today, ” Saturday at 8AM EST June 3, 2006
(more...)Because Jersey Boys has become such a huge hit, it’s easy to forget that the show arrived on Broadway last fall with no advance sale, little hype and plenty of doubters who expected yet another cookie-cutter “jukebox musical.” Broadway.com reporter Kathy Henderson talks to J. Robert Spencer (known as Bobby), Daniel Reichard, Christian Hoff, and [...]
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com’s photo coverage of the Drama Desk Awards party includes great photos of Jersey Boys’ stars Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young, in addition to choreographer Sergio Trujillo.
(more...)According to John Lloyd Young’s blog, Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and John Lloyd Young will be making an appearance on “Regis & Kelly” on Thursday, May 25.
(more...)BroadwayWorld.com provides spectacular coverage of this year’s Drama Awards’ celebration! Drama Desk Awards Arrivals: Including photos of John Lloyd Young, his girlfriend Alison Franck , his Mom, & sister; pics of Jersey Boys’ Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer, and JLY; and photos of choreographer Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy; and JLY with Harvey [...]
(more...)Broadway.com provides full photo coverage of the newly minted Tony Award nominees’ May 17 brunch with the press at the Marriott Marquis’s View Restaurant 46 floors above Times Square. Check out Jersey Boys’ photos on Pages 1, 45, & 48.
(more...)Theatermania.com provided a webcast of the Drama Desk Awards this evening and Jersey Boys took home two honors: Outstanding Actor in a Musical: John Lloyd Young Outstanding Sound Design: Steve Canyon Kennedy For a complete list of Drama Desk Award nominees and winners, check out BroadwayWorld.com. Congratulations to John Lloyd Young and Steve Canyon Kennedy!
(more...)It’s another big night for Jersey Boys–the Drama Desk Awards! The Drama Desk Awards will begin this evening at 9PM at the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. The ceremony will be taped and subsequently broadcast nationwide on PBS stations, and for the fourth consecutive year, the awards ceremony will be webcast by TheaterMania.com. Jersey [...]
(more...)Sun-Sentinel.com’s Theater Writer Jack Zink reports that the shows have all opened, the Tony Award nominations are out, and Broadway has a neck-and-neck competition for its most-watched race. The Drowsy Chaperone, a tongue-in-cheek homage to old-fashioned musicals, has the lead in nominations but not necessarily the count against the slickest rock musical ever, Jersey Boys. [...]
(more...)The Jersey Journal’s Arts Editor Jeff Theodore talked to two Jersey City actors who were nominated for this year’s Tony Awards—Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, from The Color Purple, and Jersey Boys’ John Lloyd Young. Young learned the news with his girlfriend at his side in their Newport-area residence. The nominees for the major awards were announced on [...]
(more...)The Press Republican’s Features Editor Steve Ouellette talks to Plattsburgh native John Lloyd Young about his recent Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical and his incredible year from a struggling actor to his Broadway debut playing Frankie Valli in the megahit musical Jersey Boys. When asked about yesterday’s Tony nomination for Best Leading [...]
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