John Lloyd Young to Return to Jersey Boys? — Page 3

I would LOVE to see John perform live. If the producers want to put him in the Chicago production I won't complain. lol.

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I don't know about the other facts of the situation, but he was in fact dating Lea Michele.

I'd love to see him come back to Jersey Boys. I love Jarrod Spector, but JLY really was incredible.

I wrote a very long note to John Lloyd Young a few years back and asked for a signed photo, and about two weeks later I got an envelope containing a signed headshot, a signed playbill, and a very nice (and very long) card. So, I refuse to believe that he turned into a jerk.

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I know, I know. But, I still refuse to believe he has turned into a major jerk until I have been proven wrong.

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LizzieCurry, thanks for pointing out the key words "a few years" back. So spot on.

Despite all the rumors, the idea of him returning came from his mouth (meaning he needs the work).
I can't see why they would ask him back, the show is making money and they don't need him or his baggage.
But as he says, his fans follow him all over.
I hope the tatoo doesn't say Lea or he's gonna have a scar.

Curtainpullerdowner, JLY is an actor who needs work...like so many actors do. If he wants to go back to JERSEY, good for him. He needs the work and needs to keep his benefits.

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Updated On: 6/26/09 at 09:23 PM

The idea that someone can be in a show for a couple of weeks here or there is silly. It would take too much rehearsal time for a limited time appearance. He'd have to commit to doing it for a few months. Would tickets sell better with him in it? No. The show sells well everywhere without John Lloyd or it wouldn't still be playing Broadway and other locations. I don't think Jersey Boys will make anyone into a star. It's not that type of show. Even guys playing Frankie are boxed in by the material. It's not like playing Mama Rose in Gypsy or something.

Wait, what, blaxx?

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"I'm not going to talk about his personal life, but it is evident that people on on this board do not know the all details of the circumstances of him dating Lea Michele and it's frankly none of their business."

Um, yes it is.

"I cannot believe this baseless character assassination. I happen to have met John socially several times and he is one of the nicest, kindest and most down-to- earth Broadway stars I have ever met (and I have met most). John goes out of his way to talk to each and every fan, pose for photos and sign autographs. Every time I see him, he gives me a hug and takes time to chat with me (even though I'm not in the business and he would have nothing to gain from being nice to me). He even takes time to have lunch with his fan club."

I met JLY ONCE at the stage door...not by choice, I was with a friend who was meeting a castmember. I want to say it was right before the strike. While he definitely was signing autographs and posing for pictures, he really gave off the aura of someone who thinks he's doing people a favor. And he looked a bit put off that I didn't ask him for an autograph or a picture. He seemed rather narcissistic to me.

"John came out to LA because he wanted to make a living doing TV/film work. I don't see you guys blasting Cheno, Taye Diggs or Audra for doing the same thing."

Unlike JLY, the above people have actually worked successfully in LA. And none of them went expecting huge success.

"Since coming to LA, John has volunteered his time in various charity events and has mentored young artists for free."

Because we know how artists are more important than homeless people and sick children.

"I'm not going to talk about his personal life, but it is evident that people on on this board do not know the all details of the circumstances of him dating Lea Michele and it's frankly none of their business."

I knew he was a bad actor, but to have such bad taste in women is even more surprising.

Wait, what, blaxx?

jigblob posted:

yeah i'm interested to hear about his "running away" with lea michele. and what happened at broadway bares?

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