John Lloyd Young
He’s just too good to be true! John Lloyd Young is the slick crooner best known for his Tony Award-Winning portrayal of Frankie Valli in Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Currently playing an engagement at the Café Carlyle until February 22nd, John continues to dazzle audiences with Four Seasons’ era inspired tunes. Find out what John wastes too much time doing as we get him On the Couch!
Q: What do you consider to be your best asset?
My fans.
Q: What was your proudest moment?
Winning the Tony Award for Best Actor.
Q: What is your favorite drink?
Iced tea.
Q: What is your favorite food?
Pizza.
Q: What is your favorite condiment?
Whole grain mustard.
Q: What is your current obsession?
Learning to write Chinese.
Q: If you could give up one of your vices, what would it be?
Pizza.
Q: What is the one professional accomplishment you long for most?
A duet with Beyoncé.
Q: What is the one thing you waste too much money on?
Background checks on my enemies.
Q: What is the one activity you waste too much time doing?
Background checks on my enemies.
Q: What do you consider to be the single greatest threat to your health?
Pizza.
Q: What is the single best trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Discipline in work.
Q: What is the single worst trait you inherited or learned from your parents?
Paranoia.
Q: What in the world most thrills you?
Art.
Q: What current trend in popular culture most irritates you?
Serious journalists interviewing Honey Boo Boo.
Q: What was the single most embarrassing moment you've ever experienced on the job?
Reading that my original understudy from Jersey Boys was touring the country letting people think he was me.
Q: What is your favorite place in the world?
Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Q: What is the most important trait you seek in a romantic partner?
Patience!
Q: Do you prefer the company of dogs or cats?
Very funny.
Q: What would have to happen to make today the best day of your life?
My original understudy gets cast as Eddie Munster in Munsters, the Musical.
Q: What is your personal motto?
Maintain your integrity; keep your sense of humor.