0:35 Ryan's "VERONICA!" and "FUCK IT!" was the best. It was terrifying asf. 1:07 Dan's switches between going crazy and pleading was the best. from "VERONICA!" to "open the open the door please..." "VERONICA." "open the door." His duallity was spot on.
My favorite will always be Ryan McCartan. The way he yells Veronica soo viciously makes me scared every time. He is such an amazing JD and is a little underrated because of Jamie. They are both definitely amazing, but I think Ryan portrays the different sides of JD soo well, better than anybody: demon JD and human JD.
@nugget4950 they were both on a show in the early 2010s called "liv and maddie" where dove played two twins with one being a famous actress and the other being an athlete, diggie was maddie's love interest, it was pretty good at the time but I haven't seen it since so I'm not sure how it holds up lol
JD feels like a male jury duty for broadway actors-every male actor has to play him and apparently none of us knew that half of our favorite actors played him at some point
If you’re a man in musical theatre under the age of 40, you’ve been a Newsie in Newsies or Mormon from The Book Of Mormon. If you can’t dance, you were a J.D from Heathers or Fiyero in Wicked.
@@Dreamyy_Remyy Except JD isn't a bad boy villain, he's a traumatized boy who takes his trauma out on others which makes him dangerous. He's so attached to Veronica to the point he'd do anything for her, which is why he eventually loses his mind once Veronica breaks up with him. He justifies killing these people because they're worthless humans to him, as in Heather Chandler, someone who was nothing but mean to everyone (and Veronica) which is why he could justify killing her. And Kurt and Ram were assholes towards her (Veronica) as well, they constantly hit on her and even went as far as trying to make a move on her without consent. He can justify these murders because these are people who hurt someone he loved more than anyone else in his life and a sense of stability for himself, he's a manipulator but he thinks what he's doing is the best for Veronica, blowing up the school so that all the toxins that infected the school would be eradicated. Everything he does is what he "should" be doing in the name of his love for Veronica, despite it not being what Veronica wants, he still convinces himself and her that it's what's best for the both of them.
Sorry they're all great but Jamie Muscato is unbeatable on this song. It's not only his vocal technique but his interpretation, the way he makes you feel that JD has become completely mad is unique.
I have to say, I'm not the biggest fan of the West End Version, but God damn it Jamie Muscato is phenomenal. He's honestly the best JD I've seen, the way he flinches whenever Veronica touches him, his expressions, his singing, everything is incredible.
HONESTLY, DAN JUST TAKES THE WHOLE CAKE FOR ME. HE'S SO GOOD AT SINGING AND I LOVE HOW HE PORTRAYS JD. I ALSO HAVE A MINI BIAS BECAUSE WHEN I SEE HIM AS JD THAT'S HOW I IMAGINE JD WOULD LOOK, SO LIKE DAN DOMENECH SOLOS
can we just talk about how well diego montez did?? like he showed how absolutely insane jd is and he showed it SO well. idc that he sang in portuguese that's the best portrayal of jd i've seen
I think why Jamie Muscato slayed so hard with JD is because he didn't over-sell it. Every movement he made has purpose. Every moment of "crazy" was done with intention, and that's why when he just stands and stares while singing at the audience, it's even more unsettling and scary
The one thing I love about Dan is how melodic he can be while still playing the raging psycho part. He pictures perfectly how J.D. is trying to sound romantic but also completely losing his temper.
Agreed, to me he's neck and neck with Jamie, and both interpretations are so different it really feels unfair to compare the two. What's the most impressive to me is that he holds his own against performers who are in the professional circuit, and they all probably have at least 5-10 years on him. I would love to see him perform the role in a professional venue someday, he is so so talented and deserves a full run as JD.
The best one is Forrest Filiano’s.The way he screams Veronica and that’s just so realistic,you can feel the fact that jd is crazy in forrest version.it’s just mesmerizing. 3:25
100% Ryan. I love the official Spotify version for him but hearing his sheer desperation and insanity screaming near the end towards Veronica’s name is perfection. He sounds so deranged and broken.
Ryan McCartan captures the mood really well, and Jamie Muscato does extremely well both in terms of acting and singing for this song. While I am a sucker for Jamie, I can understand loving either. Now I have to say: Why is no one talking about Jordan Luke Gage?!? That man does just as well as Ryan and Jamie in terms of capturing psychopath and still sings very well. Honestly, he may capture the mental breakdown better than any of these others. Super underrated performance Edit: Forgot to mention: Also love Dan's performance, his version of the first half of the song is the best, no one goes "BAM BAM BAM" quite like he does
Can't believe Forest's version is actually a collage stage play. His version is the first Heathers' stage play I'd seen, and I actually love this version best
Honestly Jamie’s performance is just flawless to me, it has always been my favorite and probably always will be. The way he shifts emotions so quickly is so impressive, really. Additionally, I liked both Ryan’s and Dan’s performances as well. Back to fan-girling over Jaime though, the west end cast is spectacular, and Carrie and Jamie are an ICONIC duo…PERIOD.
Dan Domenech will always be my favorite JD He was the first JD I’ve seen and I also love how he plays the character (especially the way he says “BAM BAM BAM” earlier in the song
Dan and Jamie have to be my all time favorite JD’s, and don’t get me wrong, they’re all great. It’s just they sing all their parts so well, and perfectly expresses that insanity within the character. Wish they both got more recognition!
How have Iived my entire theatre kid life not knowing that Jeremy Jordan was apart of the making of Heathers, and also sang a version of Meant To Be Yours.
Obviously Mariah Rose Faith's version probably doesn't fully count because she didn't actually play the role, but we need to discuss her because WOW. I CAN NOT STOP WATCHING HER TAKE ON THIS SONG!! Edit: here's the timestamp: 4:32
Glad you included a few non-English versions. Diego does something interesting, yelling rather than singing the final line before “I’m gonna count to 3!” Actually works well at showing his broken state, as he breaks what would be expected of the musical. Not a fan of his use of the gun, but I also think Forest(one of my favorites) does it weirdly as well by having the gun while yelling Veronica, before putting it away to count. Opposite would’ve clarified that that was the point he became ready to kill her.
Jamie brings an extra edge I think. He looks so dark under his eyes and withdrawn, he's like a walking criminal mugshot. He genuinely looks like an unstable male teenager who's planning a massive school murder spree. His way of singing doesn't play off as hammy, or glossily 'theatrical'. It feels like you're listening to him reason and deliberate in a spoken tv drama, with subtle changes of emotion; delusion, heartbreak, tired, impatient despair and then pure, vitriolic manic anger.
Honestly I think he's one of the best but watching him is triggering for me because his expressions are SO CLOSE to those of an abusive ex of mine. Which means he has completely done his homework as an actor in this role. His performance is very true to life and like you mention, never feels contrived or phony.
Obviously Jamie Muscato is great there’s no denying that, but Wendell Scherer is so underrated the way he pleads “can we not fight anymore” and the way he goes from off the rails threatening to desperate pleading that is exactly how I would’ve expected it to sound.
It’s a crime that Jeremy Jordan has only done the workshop. I need to see him do an official production. Dan Domenech is AMAZING!!!! Simon Gordon is also really good too.
My favourite one is definitely Forrest Filiano, he performed J.d as if he was actually him!, not to mention his impeccable voice performance, the first time i saw the video literally i got chills due his voice. Pd: pls correct me if i have a bad english i'm still learning and i want to be able to talk it perfectly :D
5. Ryan Pretty good. 4. Diego this man was THROWING his arms. He was DEDICATED to that gun😭 3. Jordan Good overall, most hysterical 2. Forrest Proly the most intense 1. Jamie He was the most interesting to watch and listen to
All things considered, Jamie is still my favorite JD, he manages to mix desperation, desire, fury, and that small tinge of manipulation that just hits different in such a crucial moment. His little mannerisms really sell to me the mentally disturbed teenager angle too. And his facial expressions are absolutely terrifying. He's equal times pathetic and horrifying to watch. Simply fantastic!
1-6/10 it was fine 2-10/10 i love ryan im biased 3-9/10 i like the switch in emotion 4-5/10 he kinda just sung it 5-8/10 i like the panicky 6-7/10 the styles weird 7-4/10 he doesn't sound manipulative like jd is 8-10/10 he sounds hot,has a good voice and has the manipulative tone jd has 9-3/10 nah not one of those songs that sounds right but she got 3 bc her voice is really good 10-9/10-i really like his voice 11-10/10-really good voice full of the anger hes supposed to have 12-5/10- mid 13-5/10- sane situation as his vlip last time 14-3/10 i personally didn't like it 15-8/10 i liked this one
੭﹕ _my favorite version of this song is Jamie's ‹3, his interpretation, his voice and how well he interprets him is so 🛐. I feel like no one can play J.D. better. because he can fit perfectly as a psycho, manipulative, narcissistic and crazy, besides, that trick with the gun is very _*_cheff kiss_*
I am obsessed with Ryan as JD. Perfect casting. He legit scares me, every time he does that change from “VERONICA OPEN THE DOOR” to the softer voice just scares me…. But Dan’s JD is a close second
For me, i really like Diego, Jamie and Ryan. I can be a little biased because i'm brazilian, but i just love how Diego's JD is completely insane and just yells "PORRA" in the end. Diego is so underrated, musical theatre in Brazil is so underrated!
Listen, we all know Jamie Muscato ROCKS JD, and he's gotta be my favorite interpretation, but I want to highlight Jordan Luke Gage. the way he sings/screams, the tonality of it really sounds like JD still thinks he's in the right, and has no idea why no one's listening. There's some... hopefulness? something that just screams that he doesn't think anything he's doing is truly wrong. The part where he almost tauntingly says "can we not fight anymore please" like he thinks all of this is a game, like this is just a little play before they get to do the "fun" stuff. Also, overtime as he sings the verse, he's quickly getting more desperate as he goes on, but still has the attempt of coaxing in his voice. I also might be overanalyzing this but who knows!
i agree that jamie, ryan and dan are amazing, however, i think forrest, zach and jordan are so good and underrated :/ wish people gave them more attention, they nail so much that role
Ok now here's my conclusion. None of them are "Bad Jd's" Some people have preferences, like honestly I'm a Christian Slater and Dan denech fan BUT Ryan was outstanding at the role and his voice work is absolutely gorgeous. Overall all of them are good and we love all Jd's.Thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Jaime just captures the pure insanity of jd and how conflicted and tortured he is with his mixed emotions perfectly. And his teen boy mannerisms are spot on, you’re scared of him and you feel sorry for him. SO GOOD
If you ever want to add another one, I have an audio from The Other Palace in 2023! I'd have to check the actor name, but he was amazing and isn't on here. (The audio is also just really good in general and has the best Our Love is God I've ever heard)
My favorite is actually Jordan Gage I think his performance was super convincing and he really captured JD's insanity in my opinion. I also love when he says can we not fight anymore please because he kind of sounds like he's almost mocking her and sounding Incendere and annoyed with her but then switches back to anger and devastated all so fast. I've actually never seen his one before this and I really liked it :) I do really enjoy when people go quiet after the loud VERONICA XD part though which he didn't do but I still loved it.
Hot take but I love Wendell as jd especially with his insturmentals and the non English jds add a new angle to his character especially with their dressing I just love them
Dan Domenech is definitely my favorite, no one can change my mind. Idk why but I like his performance and the way he played JD, I like how he screams Veronica
i feel like nobody is talking about jacob. he’s honestly one of the best jd’s and seeing him live was just incredible. he’s my personal favourite because he makes jd seem psychotic and insane rather than angry and shouty
Ryan McCarthy and it's not even that close. He is SO accurate to the film JD's persona, and 100% embodying that manic energy that seeps through the ever-widening cracks in JD's typical-troubled-teen facade. Absolutely masterful and the take most everyone else is starting from. Honorable mention to Jordan Luke Gage, who I've seen play the role and is much stronger than this short clip may suggest. My second favorite JD.
i got bored !
jeremy jordan - 0:00
ryan mccartan - 0:35
dan domenech - 1:07
thomas sanders - 1:41 + 7:02 (2022)
wendell scherer - 2:15
zachariah sterner - 2:51
forrest filiano - 3:25
jamie muscato
Sorry but “juanas” LOL HAHAHAHA
my two favorite J.D's of all time are thomas sanders and ryan mccartan
This is how I found out about Thomas? Omg
JAMIE MUSCATO AND JORDAN LUKE ATE
Jamie Muscato is by far the best. In my opinion… I mean, did you SEE that gun twirl right when he said “I can set you free” SO COOL!!!
0:35 Ryan's "VERONICA!" and "FUCK IT!" was the best. It was terrifying asf.
1:07 Dan's switches between going crazy and pleading was the best. from "VERONICA!" to "open the open the door please..." "VERONICA." "open the door." His duallity was spot on.
My favorite will always be Ryan McCartan. The way he yells Veronica soo viciously makes me scared every time. He is such an amazing JD and is a little underrated because of Jamie. They are both definitely amazing, but I think Ryan portrays the different sides of JD soo well, better than anybody: demon JD and human JD.
I *cannot* separate him from being diggie-😭 also I'm pretty sure he was canceled for treating dove cameron like shit but idek anymore- 💀
@@ding-dong_bing-bong who che fuck is Dove cameron-
@nugget4950 they were both on a show in the early 2010s called "liv and maddie" where dove played two twins with one being a famous actress and the other being an athlete, diggie was maddie's love interest, it was pretty good at the time but I haven't seen it since so I'm not sure how it holds up lol
@@ding-dong_bing-bong ohhh thanks for the context
@@gachafiore322 np!
JD feels like a male jury duty for broadway actors-every male actor has to play him and apparently none of us knew that half of our favorite actors played him at some point
🤣🤣🤣LOL that's So Right... In my Case Spetially with Jeremy Jordan or Ryan McCartan ( Well honestly, More Jeremy Jordan than Ryan McCartan)
add Fiyero onto that list
If you’re a man in musical theatre under the age of 40, you’ve been a Newsie in Newsies or Mormon from The Book Of Mormon. If you can’t dance, you were a J.D from Heathers or Fiyero in Wicked.
and ryan mccartan played both of the latter two lolll
the way i opened the timestamp list comment and went "😮wait what, Thomas Sanders?? Mariah Rose Faith????"
I love how JD is insane and vicious in this song but in his picture Ryan McCartan is smiling and laughing
I love how people who seem so sweet like Jeremy, Ryan and Thomas, can pull off playing bad boy villains. I love it
@@Dreamyy_Remyy Except JD isn't a bad boy villain, he's a traumatized boy who takes his trauma out on others which makes him dangerous. He's so attached to Veronica to the point he'd do anything for her, which is why he eventually loses his mind once Veronica breaks up with him.
He justifies killing these people because they're worthless humans to him, as in Heather Chandler, someone who was nothing but mean to everyone (and Veronica) which is why he could justify killing her. And Kurt and Ram were assholes towards her (Veronica) as well, they constantly hit on her and even went as far as trying to make a move on her without consent. He can justify these murders because these are people who hurt someone he loved more than anyone else in his life and a sense of stability for himself, he's a manipulator but he thinks what he's doing is the best for Veronica, blowing up the school so that all the toxins that infected the school would be eradicated. Everything he does is what he "should" be doing in the name of his love for Veronica, despite it not being what Veronica wants, he still convinces himself and her that it's what's best for the both of them.
Dan, Ryan, and Jamie are the best.
(ALSO I WANT TO SEE MORE OF JEREMY JORDAN AS JD HE IS PERFECT)
I agree with you with my whole heart
I sadly cannot see Jeremy as anyone except Jack from newsies, because of the no. times I’ve listened to the soundtrack
@@rosebreeds5057for me Jeremy will always be Clyde
Totally fcking agree
jeremy simply is varian for me tbh
Forrest has got to be one of the most underrated JD's
I completely agree, to me it is the perfect level of insanity and he just kills it
@@krisbonilla858 exactly, he nails the sociopath role so well!
I absolutely agree
hes the first one i saw actually! when i first got into heathers, his was the first version of the song that i watched
FRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! I LOVE FORREST AS JD
Sorry they're all great but Jamie Muscato is unbeatable on this song. It's not only his vocal technique but his interpretation, the way he makes you feel that JD has become completely mad is unique.
I also love how he mimics the style of a lot of 80s singers in this song in addition to everything else he is doing
I have to say, I'm not the biggest fan of the West End Version, but God damn it Jamie Muscato is phenomenal. He's honestly the best JD I've seen, the way he flinches whenever Veronica touches him, his expressions, his singing, everything is incredible.
well everyone has their opinion mine is ryan ofc
But RYAN >>>>
💯 AGREE 🙌
Ryan McCartan really belts it out there like a real desperate mad man
The whiplash at seeing Thomas Sanders bc I didn’t know he did this 💀
Samèeee
Never thought the day would come where I heard Thomas swear
HONESTLY, DAN JUST TAKES THE WHOLE CAKE FOR ME. HE'S SO GOOD AT SINGING AND I LOVE HOW HE PORTRAYS JD. I ALSO HAVE A MINI BIAS BECAUSE WHEN I SEE HIM AS JD THAT'S HOW I IMAGINE JD WOULD LOOK, SO LIKE DAN DOMENECH SOLOS
YES I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING IN THIS COMMENT (I also have a slight bias because I saw him as jd first)
@@super-sizedmcshizzle6235 YEAH SAME
Nah he's the weakest imo
@@tutin4090 Have you heard his Freeze Your Brain? The end is so good 😭
DAN THE BEST
I love Ryan so much. His voice is so manipulative in this song and he’s a perfect choice for JD in my opinion
can we just talk about how well diego montez did?? like he showed how absolutely insane jd is and he showed it SO well. idc that he sang in portuguese that's the best portrayal of jd i've seen
This production was in Brazil so he's singing in Portuguese. But yes he SLAYED that.
I think why Jamie Muscato slayed so hard with JD is because he didn't over-sell it. Every movement he made has purpose. Every moment of "crazy" was done with intention, and that's why when he just stands and stares while singing at the audience, it's even more unsettling and scary
The one thing I love about Dan is how melodic he can be while still playing the raging psycho part. He pictures perfectly how J.D. is trying to sound romantic but also completely losing his temper.
ITS JAMIE and RYAN that’s the ICING ON THE CAKE FOR ME ♥️😩
but forest and jorden were also really good too
but for acting as JD dan and ryan are my all time favorites ♥️♥️♥️
Forrest is so underrated smh
fr
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Exactly
Agreed, to me he's neck and neck with Jamie, and both interpretations are so different it really feels unfair to compare the two. What's the most impressive to me is that he holds his own against performers who are in the professional circuit, and they all probably have at least 5-10 years on him. I would love to see him perform the role in a professional venue someday, he is so so talented and deserves a full run as JD.
the way he just wackes his chest😂
I HAD NO IDEA THOMAS PLAYED JD IN HEATHERS??? THATS SO COOL
Yup!
RIGHT? I SCREAMED "THOMAS?!"
YEAAA
I feel like no one talks about Forrest Filiano because his acting is just top notch
The best one is Forrest Filiano’s.The way he screams Veronica and that’s just so realistic,you can feel the fact that jd is crazy in forrest version.it’s just mesmerizing. 3:25
mans was literally doing pushups before he went on stage to get into character😭
Also Diego!!!
Yup. I chose him too😊
For me he was overacting, it was too much tbh
100% Ryan. I love the official Spotify version for him but hearing his sheer desperation and insanity screaming near the end towards Veronica’s name is perfection. He sounds so deranged and broken.
Ryan McCartan captures the mood really well, and Jamie Muscato does extremely well both in terms of acting and singing for this song. While I am a sucker for Jamie, I can understand loving either.
Now I have to say: Why is no one talking about Jordan Luke Gage?!? That man does just as well as Ryan and Jamie in terms of capturing psychopath and still sings very well. Honestly, he may capture the mental breakdown better than any of these others. Super underrated performance
Edit: Forgot to mention: Also love Dan's performance, his version of the first half of the song is the best, no one goes "BAM BAM BAM" quite like he does
I wish I could favorite comments Jordan Luke gage is so good
the way Ryan ROARS then in the next instant whimpers out the next line damn he and Jamie are perfect JDs Jordan was also a highlight for me !
You're telling me JEREMY JORDAN was JD and I NEVER KNEW THIS
i was surprised too when i first discobered
EXACTLY
EXACTLY WTH
Can't believe Forest's version is actually a collage stage play. His version is the first Heathers' stage play I'd seen, and I actually love this version best
Honestly Jamie’s performance is just flawless to me, it has always been my favorite and probably always will be. The way he shifts emotions so quickly is so impressive, really. Additionally, I liked both Ryan’s and Dan’s performances as well. Back to fan-girling over Jaime though, the west end cast is spectacular, and Carrie and Jamie are an ICONIC duo…PERIOD.
Hearing Thomas Sanders in 2015 and 2022 shows how much he’s grown as a vocalist and performer
Dan Domenech will always be my favorite JD
He was the first JD I’ve seen and I also love how he plays the character (especially the way he says “BAM BAM BAM” earlier in the song
I feel like everyone’s first Heathers production was Dan and we all for whatever reason forget how good he is
So in for Jordan, his "VERONICA!!" is so scary, as it should
I Know, Right ?/ lo sé, ¿ Verdad ?
Ryan's performance is just unreal tho
My fav is Dan, he's so sympathetic as JD, and his voice is incredible.
Him in freeze your brain >>>
jamie is my personal fav, but woah jeremy and jordan and so good and underrated
They're all great!
The guy singing meant to be yours is so good at singing
How is this the first time I've noticed Jamie Muscato's JD do that little gun flip, that's such a cool detail
Dan and Jamie have to be my all time favorite JD’s, and don’t get me wrong, they’re all great. It’s just they sing all their parts so well, and perfectly expresses that insanity within the character. Wish they both got more recognition!
How have Iived my entire theatre kid life not knowing that Jeremy Jordan was apart of the making of Heathers, and also sang a version of Meant To Be Yours.
I have a bias to Jamie, cause he was the first version I heard. But Dan Domenech is MMMMM! I want to eat the song.
Jamie is my personal favourite but Forrest is so under rated he is really good
Obviously Mariah Rose Faith's version probably doesn't fully count because she didn't actually play the role, but we need to discuss her because WOW. I CAN NOT STOP WATCHING HER TAKE ON THIS SONG!!
Edit: here's the timestamp: 4:32
Dan’s vocal technique and high notes really take it for me. Like bro those NOTESS 🔥🔥🔥
Glad you included a few non-English versions. Diego does something interesting, yelling rather than singing the final line before “I’m gonna count to 3!” Actually works well at showing his broken state, as he breaks what would be expected of the musical. Not a fan of his use of the gun, but I also think Forest(one of my favorites) does it weirdly as well by having the gun while yelling Veronica, before putting it away to count. Opposite would’ve clarified that that was the point he became ready to kill her.
Jamie brings an extra edge I think. He looks so dark under his eyes and withdrawn, he's like a walking criminal mugshot. He genuinely looks like an unstable male teenager who's planning a massive school murder spree. His way of singing doesn't play off as hammy, or glossily 'theatrical'. It feels like you're listening to him reason and deliberate in a spoken tv drama, with subtle changes of emotion; delusion, heartbreak, tired, impatient despair and then pure, vitriolic manic anger.
Honestly I think he's one of the best but watching him is triggering for me because his expressions are SO CLOSE to those of an abusive ex of mine. Which means he has completely done his homework as an actor in this role. His performance is very true to life and like you mention, never feels contrived or phony.
Tbh I’ll always love Dan’s version because the way he switches to pleading is jst so satisfying to my ears if ykwim
ryan if i feel like listening to film accurate jd, jamie if i wanna feel guilty
THIS - Ryan brings batshit crazy film JD to the stage PERFECTLY
I like Ryan and Jamie
But just..D A N
YES
I may be biased but Jeremy, Ryan and Thomas will forever be my favorites. I need to see Jeremy as JD tho
Ryan and Jamie are for sure my personal favorites but OBVIOUSLY everyone of them KILLED it!
The improvement in emotion and tone for Thomas in the second clip is honestly so impressive
I love that we got to hear both.
0:41 sounds like "MICHAEL DONT LEAVE ME HERE, MICHAEL, HELPP MEEE!!!"
JJ and Jamie are so good also Zachs is a little funky I love it
Help I LOVE Jamie Muscato’s performance, he’s INSANELY talented, and absolutely my favorite.
Obviously Jamie Muscato is great there’s no denying that, but Wendell Scherer is so underrated the way he pleads “can we not fight anymore” and the way he goes from off the rails threatening to desperate pleading that is exactly how I would’ve expected it to sound.
It’s too contrived for me
It’s a crime that Jeremy Jordan has only done the workshop. I need to see him do an official production. Dan Domenech is AMAZING!!!! Simon Gordon is also really good too.
My tier list
1st Dan domenench
My favourite one is definitely Forrest Filiano, he performed J.d as if he was actually him!, not to mention his impeccable voice performance, the first time i saw the video literally i got chills due his voice.
Pd: pls correct me if i have a bad english i'm still learning and i want to be able to talk it perfectly :D
They are all amazing, but no one compares to Ryan!! He is just made for the role!! ❤
i’ve never heard the one from brazil but DAMN diego has got some VOCALS!!! jamie, ryan and jordan i think were my favorite performances for sure.
jamie paved the way for future jds but I absolutely adore jacob
Why is nobody talking about how AMAZING Jordan Luke Gage is at playing JD!
Agreed
This will always be my favorite song in the musical all the actors did great here.
5. Ryan
Pretty good.
4. Diego
this man was THROWING his arms. He was DEDICATED to that gun😭
3. Jordan
Good overall, most hysterical
2. Forrest
Proly the most intense
1. Jamie
He was the most interesting to watch and listen to
All things considered, Jamie is still my favorite JD, he manages to mix desperation, desire, fury, and that small tinge of manipulation that just hits different in such a crucial moment. His little mannerisms really sell to me the mentally disturbed teenager angle too. And his facial expressions are absolutely terrifying. He's equal times pathetic and horrifying to watch. Simply fantastic!
Jamie will always be my fav, he put his whole life and soul into that character
Dan, Ryan and Jacob have to be my favourite. I get chills everytime i listen to them singing it
4:32 l'd never have heard her without you. Thank you so, so much.
all i'm saying is i would open the door for dan domenech's jd 🙏
1-6/10 it was fine
2-10/10 i love ryan im biased
3-9/10 i like the switch in emotion
4-5/10 he kinda just sung it
5-8/10 i like the panicky
6-7/10 the styles weird
7-4/10 he doesn't sound manipulative like jd is
8-10/10 he sounds hot,has a good voice and has the manipulative tone jd has
9-3/10 nah not one of those songs that sounds right but she got 3 bc her voice is really good
10-9/10-i really like his voice
11-10/10-really good voice full of the anger hes supposed to have
12-5/10- mid
13-5/10- sane situation as his vlip last time
14-3/10 i personally didn't like it
15-8/10 i liked this one
Didn't know Thomas Sanders was ever in an official production of Heathers, pretty cool
Dan domenech is THE best jd in my opinion. He holds a special place in my heart
੭﹕ _my favorite version of this song is Jamie's ‹3, his interpretation, his voice and how well he interprets him is so 🛐. I feel like no one can play J.D. better. because he can fit perfectly as a psycho, manipulative, narcissistic and crazy, besides, that trick with the gun is very _*_cheff kiss_*
Dan had the best VERONICA scream imo
faves are definitely Forrest (3:25), Diego (5:23), and ofc Jamie (3:58)
Jeremy, Ryan, Jamie, and Thomas all stole my heart
I am obsessed with Ryan as JD. Perfect casting. He legit scares me, every time he does that change from “VERONICA OPEN THE DOOR” to the softer voice just scares me…. But Dan’s JD is a close second
Dan and Jamie were both phenomenal, but I have to give this to Dan
I got literal chills from Mariah, loved the twist she gave to the song
Dan is amazing, he's my favourite. Jamie obv is iconic.
For me, i really like Diego, Jamie and Ryan.
I can be a little biased because i'm brazilian, but i just love how Diego's JD is completely insane and just yells "PORRA" in the end.
Diego is so underrated, musical theatre in Brazil is so underrated!
He says “foda”
@@sorrynotsorry6 Eu sempre escutei "porra" e, até no ao vivo, ele grita "porra"
I heard "porra" and even live he yells "porra"
Listen, we all know Jamie Muscato ROCKS JD, and he's gotta be my favorite interpretation, but I want to highlight Jordan Luke Gage. the way he sings/screams, the tonality of it really sounds like JD still thinks he's in the right, and has no idea why no one's listening. There's some... hopefulness? something that just screams that he doesn't think anything he's doing is truly wrong. The part where he almost tauntingly says "can we not fight anymore please" like he thinks all of this is a game, like this is just a little play before they get to do the "fun" stuff. Also, overtime as he sings the verse, he's quickly getting more desperate as he goes on, but still has the attempt of coaxing in his voice. I also might be overanalyzing this but who knows!
Curious fact : in The English version of Tangled The series Jeremy Jordan played The Character of Varian
SO THIS IS HOW I FIND OUT JEREMY JORDAN WAS JD IN THE WORKSHOPS?!?!
i agree that jamie, ryan and dan are amazing, however, i think forrest, zach and jordan are so good and underrated :/ wish people gave them more attention, they nail so much that role
Ok now here's my conclusion. None of them are "Bad Jd's" Some people have preferences, like honestly I'm a Christian Slater and Dan denech fan BUT Ryan was outstanding at the role and his voice work is absolutely gorgeous. Overall all of them are good and we love all Jd's.Thank you for coming to my Ted talk
im sorry but dan is literally the best , he's so iconic and u cant tell em otherwise
Jaime just captures the pure insanity of jd and how conflicted and tortured he is with his mixed emotions perfectly. And his teen boy mannerisms are spot on, you’re scared of him and you feel sorry for him. SO GOOD
The Fact that also Juanse Diez did his cover of "Meant to be yours" just got me Surprised ( almost blew my Mind )
I always forget that DIGGY. FROM LIV AND MADDIE. PLAYED JD 😨😨.
Diego's was unique! The erratic movements to the beats of the music was a nice touch
Seeing thomas sanders here after dan is such a flashbang
If you ever want to add another one, I have an audio from The Other Palace in 2023! I'd have to check the actor name, but he was amazing and isn't on here.
(The audio is also just really good in general and has the best Our Love is God I've ever heard)
Is it Jacob Fowler? cause if it is, I'm interested ;)
jeremy jordan is everywhere istg.
I had no idea Jeremy Jordan did workshop for heathers
Super fun to get to hear it in a different language!
Dan Domenich was principal JD after Ryan left
My favorite is actually Jordan Gage I think his performance was super convincing and he really captured JD's insanity in my opinion. I also love when he says can we not fight anymore please because he kind of sounds like he's almost mocking her and sounding Incendere and annoyed with her but then switches back to anger and devastated all so fast. I've actually never seen his one before this and I really liked it :) I do really enjoy when people go quiet after the loud VERONICA XD part though which he didn't do but I still loved it.
Hot take but I love Wendell as jd especially with his insturmentals and the non English jds add a new angle to his character especially with their dressing I just love them
Dan Domenech is definitely my favorite, no one can change my mind. Idk why but I like his performance and the way he played JD, I like how he screams Veronica
i feel like nobody is talking about jacob. he’s honestly one of the best jd’s and seeing him live was just incredible. he’s my personal favourite because he makes jd seem psychotic and insane rather than angry and shouty
Jamie Muscato gives a lost mad vulnerable teenage vibe so well
Ryan McCarthy and it's not even that close. He is SO accurate to the film JD's persona, and 100% embodying that manic energy that seeps through the ever-widening cracks in JD's typical-troubled-teen facade. Absolutely masterful and the take most everyone else is starting from.
Honorable mention to Jordan Luke Gage, who I've seen play the role and is much stronger than this short clip may suggest. My second favorite JD.