Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#3Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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.
Stew123
Stand-by Joined: 2/17/10
#5Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:41pmIf only there were some cheap tickets.
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#6Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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
#7Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#8Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#9Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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.
#10Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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
#11Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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!
#12Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 1:59pm
It's a concert.
Can he sing the role? Yes.
There you go.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#14Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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.
#15Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:05pmWe'll alert the producers so that they can go scouring for a skinny Jew from Brooklyn instead.
#16Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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?
#17Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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.
#18Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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!
#19Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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
#20Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:40pm
Have I gotten a Handy Dandy from you yet, Carlos?
No?
NO SHOW FOR YOU!
#21Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:41pm
Carlos trades sex for show tickets?! So... what kind of shows do you like? 
#22Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:41pm
Once again, your alter ego, HandofJobbieJ, rears his, uh... head.
#23Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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!!!
#24Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
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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