Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE- Page 2
Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
#25Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:51pmSo, if history is any sort of guide, if he's considered wrong for the role now... if it transfers to Broadway and he's not in it, everyone will freak out that he was replaced and mention how great he was?
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#26Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:51pmNeither was Lea Salonga as WASPy Mother in Ragtime. Yet she was amazing
#27Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:53pmI like Jeremy Jordan and think he's talented but he's so wrong for this. I can think of at least 5 other people off the top of my head who I would have been thrilled and excited to see. I'm sure he'll sound great, but his casting seems strange, especially next to the rest of the casting they've done for this that's legitimately excellent.
#28Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:58pm
Sorry 'bout it, Carlita.
I'm sort of shocked by everyone proclaiming him terribly wrong for the part. I think he's a pretty solid actor. Does anyone care to go into why they think he's wrong for it?
#29Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:59pm
Jeremy Jordan is an unexpected choice, but I'm sure he'll be terrific. It is a little awkward to have Ramin in such a small role when he would be just as good as Jordan.
I need recordings of this show so badly.
#30Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 2:59pmHow many people have or were going to buy tickets if someone else were cast, though? I mean, opinions don't matter all that much unless you have some skin in the game... (no disrespect, CarlosAlberto)
#31Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:00pm
@SoRJ: Don't you EVER address me as Carlita.
@haterobics: No offense taken.
#32Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:05pmI'm so sorry, Carmella! Forgive me!
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#33Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:10pmSonofRobbieJ, I did go into it, but I'll say again: type. Jeremy is kind of a boy band-handsome that is not what Leo Frank is supposed to be.
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#34Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:11pm
SonofRobbieJ, I agree he's a solid actor and an all around talented guy at that!
I know it's a concert production, and that's a valid point.
I don't think he's a good match for Benanti who comes off as so mature and elegant. As you imagine Lucille would. I think Jordan is too young for her, or I should say he might read too young next to her. I'm not saying she's old...I'm trying to speak to her presence onstage.
He will sing it well, I agree with that...and probably act it pretty well, too. Either way, I'm excited for it. Great show, great score. That won't change.
#35Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:13pmOh for crap's sake. What about this being a concert don't you people get?
#36Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:14pm
Not like Leo was fugly or anything...
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#37Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:14pmCarlos, what about my post didn't you get? Is Jeremy your boyfriend or something?
#38Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:16pm
That wasn't directed at you cknick.
No he's not my boyfriend. He's my side piece.
Updated On: 12/16/14 at 03:16 PM
cknick
Featured Actor Joined: 5/9/13
#40Jeremy Jordan playing Leo in PARADE
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:17pmWhy won't you commit to him? Or would he not commit to you?
#42Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:25pmI hunted all over and didn't see any $50 tickets. Does anyone happen to know if they're sold out already? I see the color that they're supposed to me in the key, but not on the seating chart.
#43Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:32pmI would argue that Jordan is rather perfectly cast and Benanti is not. She's always read older. And she's gorgeous and glamorous...two things Lucille Frank was not. I don't even think her vocals are particularly right for Lucille. I say this as someone who really enjoys Benanti.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#44Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:33pmYeah, the 50 dollar seats have been gone for awhile. Great casting all around, I cannot WAIT to see this!!
Back Row
Leading Actor Joined: 4/14/12
#45Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:39pmJordan is half Jewish, slight of build, probably below average height, and he wears glasses when he's not performing. So what's the problem here?
#46Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:41pmHe also has a (very slight) off-putting quality about him at times that will serve the role well. Brent Carver really was able to add an element of creepiness that allowed people to question Frank's innocence through some of the show.
#47Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:41pm
"Have you learned nothing from Bryn Terfel, Kad?"
At least Jordan can act better than that slightly used wax mannequin of Meatloaf.
#48Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:46pm
#49Any $50 tickets?
Posted: 12/16/14 at 3:48pmCount me as someone who thinks he's wrong for it. I actually think he's wrong for it vocally. His voice is too shouty/whiny/whatever you want to call it. Leo is written for rich tones, which isn't exactly Jeremy Jordan's style. Give me some Stephen Pasquale here.
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