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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

Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Frankie Valli [Replacement]
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Frankie Valli
Frankie Valli [Replacement]
Frankie Valli [Replacement]
The Summer of the Swans
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Charlie
Sarah, Plain and Tall
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Caleb
Sarah, Plain and Tall
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Caleb

Movies

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!
[ 2009 ] Nelson Hirsch
Jersey Boys
[ 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

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Videos: John Lloyd Young Sings JERSEY BOYS at More at 54 Below Photo
Videos: John Lloyd Young Sings JERSEY BOYS at More at 54 Below

John Lloyd Young recently performed at 54 Below, where he brought a fresh, newly-updated set of performances. Young sang classics from Jersey Boys, The Wiz, Chicago, Bye, Bye, Birdie, Les Misérables, and more, along with beloved songs by legendary Broadway songwriters including Rodgers, Hart, Hammerstein, and Kander and Ebb.
David Burnham to Return to Catalina Jazz Club in September Photo
David Burnham to Return to Catalina Jazz Club in September

Master vocalist and Broadway sensation David Burnham will return to Catalina Jazz Club with his new show Burnham Sings Bublé for one night only on Saturday, September 7, at 8:30pm.
John Lloyd Young Returns to Catalina Jazz Club Next Week Photo
John Lloyd Young Returns to Catalina Jazz Club Next Week

Tony and Grammy Award-winner John Lloyd Young will return to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood with his new show Unchained Melodies for one night only on Tuesday, August 20, at 8:30pm.
Photos: Debbie Gibson Celebrates 35 Years of Electric Youth with John Lloyd Young & O Photo
Photos: Debbie Gibson Celebrates 35 Years of Electric Youth with John Lloyd Young & Orfeh

Just last month, Debbie Gibson returned to Town Hall to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Electric Youth, her 1989 hit album, with special guests John Lloyd Young and Orfeh. Check out behind the scenes photos from inside the special night here!
John Lloyd Young to Return to 54 Below in November Photo
John Lloyd Young to Return to 54 Below in November

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway leading man John Lloyd Young. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
JERSEY BOYS Begins Its Final Weeks At Mercury Theater Chicago Photo
JERSEY BOYS Begins Its Final Weeks At Mercury Theater Chicago

Catch the final weeks of JERSEY BOYS at Mercury Theater Chicago.
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG, The Crazy Coqs Photo
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG, The Crazy Coqs

Sometimes a story of the history of the industry, and those who inhabit it, is a needed reminder of the magic behind the experiences and stories which characterise the theatre community. John Lloyd Young’s headline show at the Crazy Coqs is just that – a journey through his impressive career that illuminates the magic of theatre and the many dreams that come true because of it.
John Lloyd Young Comes to Crazy Coqs Next Month Photo
John Lloyd Young Comes to Crazy Coqs Next Month

John Lloyd Young, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of Jersey Boys on Broadway and the Clint Eastwood-directed Warner Bros film, will bring a thrilling set of Broadway and West End showstoppers to the Crazy Coqs, July 2-4.
Tickets Now On Sale For The 2025 Broadway Concert Series At The Aventura Arts & Cultu Photo
Tickets Now On Sale For The 2025 Broadway Concert Series At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Broadway Concert Series at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. The series, starting in January, will feature original stars from popular Broadway shows.
JERSEY BOYS Welcomes David Sajewich and Amanda Hanedgan to the Cast Photo
JERSEY BOYS Welcomes David Sajewich and Amanda Hanedgan to the Cast

Mercury Theater will welcome new cast members to the critically-acclaimed, first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Photos: See Highlights of Lianne Marie Dobbs in WHY CAN'T A WOMAN…? Photo
Photos: See Highlights of Lianne Marie Dobbs in WHY CAN'T A WOMAN…?

Lianne Marie Dobbs is the real deal, and she captivated an audience of music connoisseurs with her formidable vocal talents and wit in her show titled Why CAN'T a Woman...? at Chelsea Table + Stage
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG Wows with His Lush Tenor and Soaring Falsetto Photo
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG Wows with His Lush Tenor and Soaring Falsetto

The Blue Strawberry in Midtown St. Louis welcomed John Lloyd Young on Wednesday evening for the first of two Shows.Highlights from his set included a soulful performance of the R & B classic “Show and Tell,” and a haunting introspective rendition of The Hollies song “The Air That I Breathe.” To say that Young’s voice is special is an understatement. His phrasing is impeccable. His vowels are open, pure, and rich. Young’s tenor is lush and resonant with pitch-perfect head and chest voice and a falsetto that soars. His vocal stylings are magnificent.  
John Lloyd Young Adds London Dates to Upcoming Concerts Photo
John Lloyd Young Adds London Dates to Upcoming Concerts

John Lloyd Young has added London dates to his concert schedule! See where John Lloyd Young is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
BROADway Brunch: WHY CAN'T A WOMAN...? is Coming to Chelsea Table & Stage Photo
BROADway Brunch: WHY CAN'T A WOMAN...? is Coming to Chelsea Table & Stage

Join the BROADway Brunch at Chelsea Table + Stage on May 11th for a live performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Tony Award-Winner John Lloyd Young And More Announced At Feinstein's In Carmel Photo
Tony Award-Winner John Lloyd Young And More Announced At Feinstein's In Carmel

Experience a night filled with laughter and music at Feinstein's in Carmel featuring Comedy Night, Broadway's JERSEY BOY, and the return of a beloved Hoosier favorite.
John Lloyd Young Will Headline Crazy Coqs This July Photo
John Lloyd Young Will Headline Crazy Coqs This July

John Lloyd Young, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of Jersey Boys on Broadway and the Clint Eastwood-directed Warner Bros film, will bring a set of Broadway and West End showstoppers to the Crazy Coqs, July 2-4.
Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel Photo
Bell Theater Opens at Bell Works in Holmdel

Central New Jersey has a brand new home for the arts! Bell Theater, housed at the iconic Bell Works complex in Holmdel, will open in May.
THE PRODUCERS & More Set for The Delray Beach Playhouse 2024-2025 Season Photo
THE PRODUCERS & More Set for The Delray Beach Playhouse 2024-2025 Season

Explore the 2024-2025 season at the Delray Beach Playhouse, featuring top-tier performers, classic musicals, comedy, and nostalgia. Don't miss this exciting lineup of entertainment.
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Tra Photo
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  
JERSEY BOYS Extends Run at Mercury Theater Through Late July Photo
JERSEY BOYS Extends Run at Mercury Theater Through Late July

Mercury Theater has revealed additional dates for the first built-in Chicago Production of Jersey Boys. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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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 the following awards: 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.

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