John Lloyd Young’s Thoughts on Saturday’s Concerts!
February 22nd, 2008On Saturday evening, Tony Award-winner John Lloyd Young will be performing two concerts (at 8:30 PM and 10:30 PM) at the Allen Room located on the sixth floor at Lincoln Center.
On NJ.com, Jay Lustig has a very informative Q&A with JLY, who talks about the upcoming Lincoln Center shows. Below is a preview:
Q. Do you see this as the first step of the next stage of your career — that you’ll do a lot of concerts and, maybe, recording?
A. It’s not what I’ve set out to do: I’m an actor first and foremost. The concert is sort of an accident — a result of being an actor who played a rock ‘n’ roll superstar in a show that had a heavy concert element. So now that it’s a skill that I’m very good at, and prepared to do, it’s an obvious offshoot. But I’m still reading scripts, I’m still auditioning for roles.
Q. I have to ask: Will you sing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” or any other “Jersey Boys” songs at these shows?
A. I’ll answer you this way: There is one song that will probably follow me around the rest of my life, and it’s the same song that’s followed Frankie around during his life. We’ve got a really great problem in common.
We are so ready to see and hear John. This will be a wonderful evening. Fans from all over the country are coming and there will be celebrations before, between and after JLY’s concerts- A celebration of friends, all of whom came together because of a wonderful show, great performers, and you, Susie and Dale. Oh, what a day, February 23, 2008. IE
Comment by irene eizen — February 22, 2008 @ 10:56 am
Congratulations! John, Tomorrow night is going to be a very special night..I’m so glad Jen and I have tickets for both shows..As Irene said, we are ready to see and hear you..See you soon, Jody
Comment by Jody Cardillo — February 22, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
I can’t believe February 23rd has finally arrived. We have waited so long for this night to come. It will be such an incredible night full of music and friends and JLY!!!
Comment by Beverley Micciche — February 22, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
Congratulations, John!! We are all so happy for, and proud of you. You’re going to bring the house down tomorrow, as always. It’s going to be thrilling to share this special night with you and so many of our wonderful Jersey Boys family. Can’t wait! Love,Pam
Comment by Pamela — February 22, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
Hi John,
February 23, is finally here. We can’t wait until tomorrow, I have tickets for both shows and am very excited to see you perform. It will be so great to see you again and be part of such an exciting part of your life. We will be there, enjoying every minute,”Oh What a Night” it will be.
See you tomorrow!!!!
Comment by viv — February 22, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
HI John- It took me all day to get here, but I did and cannot wait until tomorrow nite to see you, hear you and celebrate you and the music. See you tomorrow.
Comment by Gayle Kamen-Weinstein — February 22, 2008 @ 6:15 pm
WOW!! I can’t believe how excited everybody is for tomorrow’s show.
What a great way for JLY’s fans to give him the final bow on Bway he never received. Even a blizzard couldn’t keep me away from atending!
Comment by FRAN — February 22, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
Hi John,
I will in LA attending the Academy Awards and not at your much anticipated show, but I will be with you and every JLY fan in spirit. Bring down the house!!
Comment by L — February 23, 2008 @ 8:15 am
John, I am so excited to hear you sing again. I have been waiting for this day for many months. I am only sorry I am only going to the 10:30PM concert. I ordered tickets the first day the tickets went on sale to the general public, and the 8PM show was already sold out! Bad for me, good for you!! I will be in the first row on the end with the biggest smile on my face!!
Comment by Elissa — February 23, 2008 @ 11:31 am
Hi John,
Although I won’t be at the concert tonight, my heart will be there with you in spirit!! Just want to wish you good luck and I sure hope it leads to other concerts and/or roles for you. Your fans will never get enough of you! Hope you have a wonderful evening!
Comment by Lenora Antunes — February 23, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
Johnny Boy! AWESOME! OH MY GOD!!! I knew you’d be great but you surpassed my every expectation. I loved “When Will I See You Again,” during your first performance and was brought to tears when you sang it at your second performance. Your concert debut was as astonishing as your broadway debut. Already miss you and feel so grateful that I was able to experiene both shows tonight!! As I always tell you John, YOU ARE THE BEST!! Relax today and enjoy the oscars!
Stay happy and healthy and by the way, when will I see you again? I’ll patiently WAIT…
WAIT… WAIT… WAIT.. WAIT Love, Grace xoxoxox
Comment by grace ruggiero — February 24, 2008 @ 3:11 am
John you and New York were in sync last night and the moon was full, the skies were clear and your voice was a true gem. I can’t say I have hear a better trained voice in concert since Barbara Cook at the MET. You will be there someday I’m sure. Your truly of the period (the 1960s) when you are singing your grand father Mike’s music. He must have been a wonderful man to nurture your love for this era. The whole audience truly couldn’t take there eye and ears off of you last night. All the best in all you do. A talent that will reach the ‘stars’ soon.
DTP
Comment by David Pandozzi — February 24, 2008 @ 12:05 pm