John Lloyd Young
Birth Place: Sacramento, California, USA
Latest News on John Lloyd Young:
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97 (Feb 25, 2026)
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre (Feb 8, 2026)
John Lloyd Young to Perform at White Plains Performing Arts Center (Jan 13, 2026)
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97 (Feb 25, 2026)
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre (Feb 8, 2026)
John Lloyd Young to Perform at White Plains Performing Arts Center (Jan 13, 2026)
BIO
John Lloyd Young is the Tony and Grammy award-winning star from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys as well as Clint Eastwood's Warner Bros. movie adaptation. Young is the only American actor to date to have received all four major Lead Actor honors in a Broadway musical: the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Award. Young has performed concerts at The White House, Carnegie Hall, New Year's Eve in Times Square, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the U.S. Embassy in Finland, Clint Eastwood's Tehama Golf Club, The Hollywood Bowl, the Cafe Carlyle as well as Feinstein's in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He served as a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, appointed by Barack Obama.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Movies
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!
[ 2009 ] Nelson Hirsch
[ 2009 ] Nelson Hirsch
Jersey Boys
[ 2014 ] Frankie Valli
[ 2014 ] Frankie Valli
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
John Lloyd Young, Jersey Boys
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
John Lloyd Young , Jersey Boys
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance
John Lloyd Young, Jersey Boys
winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
John Lloyd Young, Jersey Boys
Videos
BWW Exclusive: A History of Provincetown, Massachusetts- The Birthplace of American Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-26 11:30:36
TV: Watch John Lloyd Young Sing 'Wicked Game' from Feinstein's/54 Below Show!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-05-22 16:01:00
TV: Watch Laura Osnes, John Lloyd Young & More Preview Summer Shows at Feinstein's/54 Below!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-05-25 12:01:00
TV: Meet the JERSEY BOYS- Chatting with John Lloyd Young & Vincent Piazza
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-15 12:00:01
TV: Watch a Preview from John Lloyd Young's Cafe Carlyle Return!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-23 09:59:38
VIDEO: Episode 1 - WHAT I BECAME - THE STORY OF A FUNERAL: A MUSICAL Docu-Web Series
by TV News Desk - 2013-11-18 16:40:53
TV: Chatting with John Lloyd Young at His Cafe Carlyle Debut - Plus Concert Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-02-13 17:38:22
STAGE TUBE: John Lloyd Young Talks Returning to JERSEY BOYS and More!
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-08-27 16:20:23
TV: John Lloyd Young on His Return to JERSEY BOYS, Finding His 'Purpose,' His New Album and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2012-07-27 11:04:27
AUDIO Special: SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS Radio Special - Part 3
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-12-17 09:00:51
AUDIO Special: SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS Radio Special - Part 2
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-12-16 12:44:39
AUDIO Special: SEASONS GREETINGS: A JERSEY BOYS CHRISTMAS Radio Special - Part 1
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-12-15 10:33:24
STAGE TUBE: John Lloyd Young Sings Jersey Boys Medley at S.T.A.G.E.
by Robert Diamond - 2010-05-06 08:02:43
STAGE TUBE: AIDS Walk LA 2009 - John Lloyd Young Sings 'You'll Never Walk Alone'
by Eddie Varley - 2009-10-20 20:54:00
News
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 8, 2026
John Lloyd Young thrilled in two shows at The Laurie Beechman, performing songs from his R&B album, 'My Turn,' as well as his usual Frankie Valli/Jersey Boys repertoire.
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 8, 2026
John Lloyd Young thrilled in two shows at The Laurie Beechman, performing songs from his R&B album, 'My Turn,' as well as his usual Frankie Valli/Jersey Boys repertoire.
John Lloyd Young to Perform at White Plains Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Tony and Grammy Award winning John Lloyd Young live in concert. Tony and Grammy winner John Lloyd Young burst onto the scene as the charismatic original star of Jersey Boys on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present Tony and Grammy Award winning John Lloyd Young live in concert. Tony and Grammy winner John Lloyd Young burst onto the scene as the charismatic original star of Jersey Boys on Broadway.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; XANADU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; Super Summer Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Red Barn Summer Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Cassidy Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; URINETOWN Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; XANADU Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; Super Summer Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Lloyd Young been in?
John Lloyd Young has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has John Lloyd Young been in?
John Lloyd Young has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was John Lloyd Young's first West End show?
John Lloyd Young's first West End show was Jersey Boys which opened in 2008
What awards has John Lloyd Young been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys , Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Jersey Boys and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys.
What awards has John Lloyd Young won?
John Lloyd Young has won several prestigious awards for his performance in Jersey Boys. These include Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Theatre World Award for Performance. Additionally, he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Jersey Boys.
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