Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#3
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:39pmI want to punch whoever cast him as Leo Frank in the face. I like Jeremy but he is not a Leo Frank.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#5
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:41pmIf only there were some cheap tickets.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#6
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:41pm
Agree, neonlightsxo. I guess nothing is safe from the "broadway beefcake casting" stunt.
Updated On: 12/16/14 at 01:41 PM
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#7
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:44pm
Jeremy Jordan, "Broadway Beefcake" though he may be happens to be very talented.
Of course that is just my opinion.
Maybe you have a better reason why he's always working and getting cast in high profile projects.
Oh, I see you think it's just the "Broadway Beefcake" factor. Gotcha.
Updated On: 12/16/14 at 01:44 PM
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#8
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:53pm
My goodness, CarlosAlberto!
Yes, I think he is talented. It is possible to disagree with casting without insulting an actor's talent. Sorry, that was not my intention. I clearly offended you...
I would have a hard time believing him as Leo and it has nothing to do with acting or singing. He just looks way too able bodied to me and not at all like a "skinny Jew from Brooklyn."
Of course that is just MY opinion.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#9
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:57pm
cknick, I'm with you.
Jeremy Jordan is very talented. I am a fan. However, I have to wonder if the casting people from MCP even know the musical Parade. Because Jeremy is the wrong type.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#10
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:58pm
You didn't offend me per se and I can agree that he may not look like your traditional casting for this specific role but you see in your original post you only attributed your dislike of him being cast on just the "Beefcake Factor". So you came off as just focusing on that and you thinking he was cast strictly based on his looks, which I am sure is not the case.
And of course you are entitled to your opinion.
Updated On: 12/16/14 at 01:58 PM
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#11
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:58pm
People-- it's a CONCERT! Sheesh-- That's what great about it. You don't have to cast anyone based on physical appearance or traits. He certainly has the vocal range to sing the part, which is the entire point of a CONCERT!
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#12
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:59pm
It's a concert.
Can he sing the role? Yes.
There you go.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#14
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:03pmI realize it's a concert, but considering it's so rarely produced, I wish they would have done a better job casting Leo, that's all.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#15
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:05pmWe'll alert the producers so that they can go scouring for a skinny Jew from Brooklyn instead.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#16
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:11pm
"It's a concert.
Can he sing the role? Yes.
There you go."
Have you learned nothing from Bryn Terfel, Kad?
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#17
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:16pm
Turning out to be a good night... Benanti, Karimloo, Henry, Mientus, Jordan... and of course, JRB.
Looking forward to it.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#18
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:32pm
'Have you learned nothing from Bryn Terfel, Kad?'
HA! Though I might argue that he really couldn't sing the role...at least with the dexterity needed.
Just got my tickets!
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#19
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:34pm
God SonofRobbieJ, you're so rich. When are you going to take me out to a show?
Updated On: 12/16/14 at 02:34 PM
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#20
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:40pm
Have I gotten a Handy Dandy from you yet, Carlos?
No?
NO SHOW FOR YOU!
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#21
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:41pm
Carlos trades sex for show tickets?! So... what kind of shows do you like? 
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#22
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:41pm
Once again, your alter ego, HandofJobbieJ, rears his, uh... head.
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#23
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:47pmDammit MUST you throw me under the bus SonofRobbiej (hold on...I might like that)...I mean: MUST you shout me out to the whole damn board!!!
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE#24
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:49pmHe'll sing it fine, but count me with the side who doesn't think he's right for the role at all.
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