Say Goodbye to JLY at the Picket Line on Wednesday
November 19th, 2007On John Lloyd Young’s blog today, he has posted a very touching thank you to the fans for our support, enthusiasm and affection throughout his entire Jersey Boys experience. Regarding his final evening on Wednesday, November 21st, JLY states:
What I am encouraged to hear is that many of you who would have otherwise been at the show on Wednesday, plan to say farewell at the picket line, instead, between 7:30 and 8, when we actors need to be there to sign in. So I look forward to saying a “goodbye for now” to all of you on Wednesday night at the picket line outside the August Wilson Theatre!
W.52 Street will be over flowing with love Wednesday night, not just for JLY..But we will be there for the whole cast..Oh what a night it will be..Jody
Comment by Jody Cardillo — November 19, 2007 @ 10:31 pm
John, So long for now we will see you soon. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Good luck and God bless..Thea
Comment by THEA — November 19, 2007 @ 11:22 pm
Jody & Jen…you’ll have to spread the love from me too! I so wish I could be there! Take pictures, please!
Comment by LuluThompson — November 20, 2007 @ 12:06 am
This will indeed be a bittersweet night. As the de facto CEO of “Jersey Boys” the past two years, John, you’ve given us so much–graciousness, affection, recognition from the stage, and thank you’s and generosity beyond anyone’s expectations. And so many of the cast have followed your fine example.
These exist only as memories now, but wonderful ones that will carry us through a lifetime. And years from now…we’ll say, “Did it really happen? Yes it did!”
Words often come easy to me, but not tonight. I keep going back to a song from the old Sylvester Stallone/Henry Winkler movie, “The Lords of Flatbush”, which I’m paraphrasing from memory:
“And someday we’ll wonder if we ever have been there,
Someday when we’re walking down some dusty road or unfamiliar highway…
Tomorrow we may go our separate ways,
But all of us, we drink a toast to you, JLY, on this your final day.”
For me, knowing you, John, has been a wonderful dessert on the back nine of life. For others, it’s the motivation for an exciting career or a new attitude. In any case, John, you’ve mattered so much to all of us and truly made a difference. Thank you.
Comment by Howard Tucker — November 20, 2007 @ 12:11 am
Hasta luego, JLY. I will most definitely be there in spirit…
Comment by Helen — November 20, 2007 @ 7:17 am
Hello John,
I wish we could be there, but we can’t. We wish you well & will keep in touch. May your Lincoln Center, concert be only one of MANY great things you do after JB’s.
God bless & have a great Thanksgiving.
Mrs Stacey Siringano,Pete, Peter Jr & Diana.
Comment by Stacey S. — November 20, 2007 @ 10:04 am
I won’t be saying goodbye to John Lloyd at the stage door- I couldn’t bring myself to do that. I will, however, be there to say ‘Congratulations’ for his phenomenal run in Jersey Boys… one for the history books!
A performance that Broadway audiences will be talking about for the rest of time; a performance that magically transported us back to a time when music mattered more than media hype. Back to a time of emotions- raw and real.
Congratulations, John Lloyd, for finding a way, through acting, to take us somewhere inside ourselves that we had lost the directions to. There is a catharsis to great acting and you provided that every time you went on stage- and frankly, every time you came off that stage and onto the street as well.
I will be there Wednesday to say Thank You and Congratulations on a spectacular stage performance- one that was the result of hard work, discipline and unparalleled skill- one that will never be forgotten.
But… say goodbye? Never!
Comment by Audrey — November 20, 2007 @ 10:17 am
John:
Siete uno in millone! Il piu bene di fortuna, sempre.
Amore,
MaryAnn
(You are one in a million! Best of luck, always.
Love, MaryAnn)
Comment by MaryAnn — November 20, 2007 @ 1:01 pm
Have a great time on Wednesday!
I know all of you will shower John with our love and affection and those of us who can’t be there in person will be there in spirit.
Looking forward to hearing your stories and seeing your pictures!
Comment by Dina F. — November 20, 2007 @ 4:28 pm
Will be thinking about you Wed. (tomorrow night), John. Will definitely be there in thought!…….as you said, “goodbye for now.” I’ll keep in touch, for sure!!
Comment by Jan Haas — November 20, 2007 @ 7:48 pm
John Lloyd, thamk you for all the memories, and here is to future ones! You can’t imagine how much joy you have given me and others with your incredible talent. I can’t get the music out of my head, and I don’t want to. See you tomorrow at the picket line!
Comment by Elissa Chin — November 20, 2007 @ 8:39 pm
John LLoyd–As a fan who was at your last performance on November 9, I wholeheartedly agree with the description posted on your blog–it was “wonderful”. Thank you for that performance (and many more before that)and for standing in the rain at the stage door afterwards to talk with me. I am planning on being at the stagedoor on Nov. 21 to thank you again and to wish you the best in all your future endeavors.
Comment by Sharon — November 20, 2007 @ 10:04 pm
Coverage (but all too brief for those of us who were there) of the fans coming to see John Lloyd at the theater on November 21st:
http://gilgweb.com/Video/CBSNews-11-21-2007.wmv
Comment by Audrey — November 22, 2007 @ 9:10 am