Christian LeBlanc on 'The Young and the Restless', Cancer Battle, and Asbury Park Theater

Career on 'The Young and the Restless'

• 📺 Christian LeBlanc, known for his role as Michael Baldwin, has been on "The Young and the Restless" for 33 years.
• ✍️ He notes that the show has intense storylines coming up, featuring some of the best writing he has received.

Stage Work and 'The Zoo Story'

• 🎭 LeBlanc is starring in Edward Albee's play, "The Zoo Story," at the Jersey Shore Art Center.
• 🎭 He plays the character of Peter, one of two strangers meeting in a park, alongside co-star Matt D. Regatus.
• 💡 LeBlanc describes stage work as addictive and something he did before television.

Personal Health Journey

• 🎗️ LeBlanc shared his personal battle with multiple myeloma, a cancer that attacks bones, and stated he almost died.
• 🏥 He was diagnosed after experiencing nosebleeds on set, leading to his first hospital stay at age 67.
• ✅ He is now two years in remission and feeling robust.

Asbury Park Art Scene

• 🎨 LeBlanc is involved in bringing strong theater to Asbury Park, believing it will complement the existing art scene.
• 🌟 He teams up again with Matt D. Regatus, having previously worked together on Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
• 🙏 LeBlanc expresses gratitude for each day, embracing new challenges and living life to the fullest.