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John Lloyd Young

Birth Place: Sacramento, California, USA

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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

[West End]
Original London Production, 2008
Frankie Valli [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli [Replacement]

Frankie Valli [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Charlie

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Caleb

[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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News


See MAMA, I'M A BIG GIRL NOW and More at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Audiences won’t want to miss nonstop music, dance and electrifying performances as Broadway’s biggest stars take the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: John Lloyd Young Surprises Open Mic Audience at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 19, 2025

Cafe Centro may not have a Broadway celeb-filled roster like Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland. However, the local entertainers who fill the slots at Rob Russell’s Open Mic night at the popular Palm Beach venue are always abundantly talented.
BWW Q&A: Jeff Kiltie on the 2024/2025 Broadway Concert Series at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2025

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, which opened in 2010, is an elegant, high-tech, 330 seat facility, with the mission to enhance the quality of life for Aventura by providing a variety of performing arts and relevant cultural programming for audiences of all ages. 
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS at Cabrillo Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Cabrillo Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Debut Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards; TONY BENNETT: A TRIBUTE Leads Best Show!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; RIDE THE CYCLONE at StageWorks at Studio 237 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS at Cabrillo Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART at Debut Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
CATS, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced Flat Rock Playhouse 2025 Season 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

Flat Rock Playhouse has announced titles for its 2025 season of live theatre. The venue will present a diverse array of genres, from classic to contemporary, as world-class musicians take the stage.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW St. Louis Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 awards for his performance in Jersey Boys, including: Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Performance Award at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

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