Below, we share photos from the site's archives of the star both onstage and off. To all those who loved, knew, worked with, or had the pleasure of watching this enormous talent - he will be missed.
JERSEY BOYS opened on Broadway to critical acclaim on November 6, 2005 at the August WilsonTheatre and as of this week, has played over 4000 performances on Broadway! The show has been seen by over 20 million people worldwide and is currently playing in New York; Las Vegas; London; in cities across the U.S. on a National Tour and The Netherlands.
After a sold-out engagement this past New Year's Eve, Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young makes his triumphant return to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Friday, July 24 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, July 25 (7 p.m.). The original Tony winning star of Broadway's Jersey Boys and Clint Eastwood's recent film adaptation, John Lloyd Young transitions from the Four Seasons catalogue to classic 60s R&B standards with this set of songs from his new album, 'MY TURN...' Of Young's recent New York debut of these time-tested, emotional ballads, The New York Times writes, 'Mr. Young has a disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere.' Tickets for John Lloyd Young range in price from $70 - $85 and are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.
The Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation presents HELP IS ON THE WAY XXI - HOLLYWOOD GLAM, 21st Annual Gala - Northern California's Largest Annual, Star-studded Concert & Gala benefiting Meals on Wheels of San Francisco & San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Even though the historical Marley was probably mainly thinking about apartheid when he sang these words, you could not possibly sing them on a Baltimore stage these days without making the audience think of events closer to home. Bob Marley, very self-consciously a prophet, sang for his moment, but he sang as well for the ages, which includes our own. Center Stage could not have bought Bob Marley's topicality, but it could earn it, and did. One could believe it really was Marley up there, singing right to us.
The Colony Theatre has announced that the final production of its historic 40thAnniversary season, the critically-acclaimed, smash-hit, Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass will be EXTENDING through SUNDAY, MAY 24 at the Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third Street in Burbank.
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the final production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass. WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN will preview today, April 15; Thursday, April 16; and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17.
Barbara Cook's Spotlight Series at The Kennedy Center has served as an incredible showcase for some of Broadway's greatest talent to take a smaller stage. The first one I attended was 5 years ago when Laura Benanti took the stage. Since then, dozens of other brilliant performers have taken to the Terrace stage to share a different, more casual side.
Coming to New Orleans tomorrow night is an act that no JERSEY BOYS loving theatergoers, including myself, are going to want to miss! THE MIDTOWN MEN, four original cast members from the Broadway hit JERSEY BOYS (Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer) have come together and have formed their own music group which brings to life the music of the 60's in what's sure to be an energy packed show.
The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the final production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass. WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN will preview on Wednesday, April 15; Thursday, April 16; and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced its 2015-2016 theater season. As the nation's performing arts center, the Kennedy Center is dedicated to bringing theater's finest productions to its stages. Reaching hundreds of thousands of audience members annually, the upcoming theater season showcases a diverse range of theatrical productions from a dramatic, centuries-old classic tale to unforgettable Broadway sensations; the season has something to offer everyone in the family.
With the 87th annual Academy Awards just two days away, Hollywood stars seem to be on everyone's mind. Who will win? Who will beat Meryl Streep? Will host Neil Patrick Harris take a star-studded selfie? And most importantly, which Broadway stars will take home a statue? Many stars through the years have earned both a Tony and an Oscar, and as we know from Robert Lopez's win last year, there are some industry professionals with the coveted EGOT- Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony. But did you know nine stars in history have won two awards for the same role? That is, they won a Tony for their Broadway portrayal and an Oscar for the film version. Below, take a look back at the actors who have earned this rare honor!
Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series continued this weekend with Tony Award-winning actor and singer John Lloyd Young performing in three concerts at Samueli Theater titled, 'John Lloyd Young - My Turn'. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert below!
For John Lloyd Young's special Valentine's weekend cabaret concert titled 'My Turn'---which continues at the Samueli Theater on the campus of Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts through February 14---the Tony Award-winning star of JERSEY BOYS presented an hour-long set of love songs, both joyful and heart-tugging. With the confidence and panache of a seasoned old-school song interpreter and showman, Young oh-so-passionately crooned and belted his way through an enjoyable songbook of personally curated classic standards that reverberated with the highs and lows of love.
Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series continues tonight, February 12 - 14 with Tony Award- winning actor and singer John Lloyd Young performing in three concerts at Samueli Theater titled, John Lloyd Young - My Turn.
A copyright lawsuit against Frankie Valli and his Four Seasons band member Robert Gaudio has been revived by a federal appeals court over the popular Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 Los Angeles winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!