When Jeremy Jordan sings "come up to my office" it gives me chills because he would never say or do the sort of things Leo is accused of saying or doing in the song, I guess that just proves how good of and actor he is!
Of all the versions of "come up to my office" that I've watched I still think Jeremy's is the best. It's not too over the top, it's subtle and creepy, like it most likely would have been in real life. It's only at the end where you see all the anger and desperation when he doesn't get what he wants. Amazing
he's not really playing it as it would have been though, and that's sort of the point. leo frank didn't do what he was accused of, he's playing the caricature that was painted of leo - very well, of course.
That’s why Jeremy Jordan was so brilliant in this. He kept the real persona of Leo - awkward, but not guilty, but transformed into the creepy, maniacal version of how he was viewed by the town and jury for this song. So well done.
I pictured the music and orchestrations as more depicting the growing anger of the crowd/jury taking in everything Jim is saying as the truth, till their rage is too much to be quelled by Leo's plea that he's innocent. Just my take on it really, but what do you think of it?
Historians believe Jim is the actual murderer. I wonder if Josh made a character choice that he was in this version as well. I always want to ask that question to people who play him
@@kaycosette It seems like he did make that choice- especially the way he glances quickly at Leo when he adds “that’s what he said” to the verses in the beginning. Almost like he’s reminding himself where to place the blame
@@kaycosette "Historians" absolutely do not believe this. If you actually looked into Mary Phagan's murder, you would see that it is incredibly cut and dry. Leo did it. This musical omits and warps MANY details to try and frame Frank as sympathetic and innocent, but in reality he was anything but. Leo Frank was caught bribing investigators to withhold evidence. Leo Frank was caught lying about how he "didn't know Mary Phagan by name" despite the fact that he signed her paychecks with her initials. Leo Frank's story about where he was that night changed repeatedly each time they proved his story to be a lie. On the other hand, Jim Conley's testimony didn't change and lined up with evidence that Conley had never even seen or had context for. Rather than it being some underdog fight for Leo's life, instead Leo Frank was actually given the best team of lawyers the country had ever seen, but they still couldn't prove him innocent. Multiple people who stood to greatly benefit if Leo was proven innocent, all testified to things that proved him guilty. Leo's defense lawyers refused to cross-examine the girls who all testified that Leo had sexual harassed them. Why would they not want to poke holes in their stories? Could it be because the stories were true and they didn't want those girls going into details on cross? A man that Mary Phagan had a crush on and "paid lots of attention to" was fired by Leo three weeks prior to Mary's death, with Leo citing the reason as a "dispute over a single dollar". Sounds more like Leo was jealous of this man. Leo Frank was so nervous about the cops going to the factory basement that he could barely unlock the door for them. This was BEFORE anyone had discovered Phagan's corpse. Why was he so nervous if he didn't know what was in the basement? Leo Frank was a pedophile, a repeat sexual abuser, and then a murderer.
@@michaelwilliamybarra2409 also the catchy melody with the piano signifies how easy it is to get caught up in a lie just like listening to a catchy song which you can't get out of your head which makes this song more terrifying and makes this real life case more horrifying.
How can such an amazing dude become such a fearful seductive man- like he is such an amazing actor that he can portray any character especially when it’s not his normal casting type but he really doesn’t have one because he is so broadly amazing!! Love Jeremey Jordan😍
This genuinely scared me how well Jeremy melts into his roles
When Jeremy Jordan sings "come up to my office" it gives me chills because he would never say or do the sort of things Leo is accused of saying or doing in the song, I guess that just proves how good of and actor he is!
Of all the versions of "come up to my office" that I've watched I still think Jeremy's is the best. It's not too over the top, it's subtle and creepy, like it most likely would have been in real life. It's only at the end where you see all the anger and desperation when he doesn't get what he wants. Amazing
I so agree! I watched several performances of this on UA-cam by different actors and Jeremy’s seems the most... real.
he's not really playing it as it would have been though, and that's sort of the point. leo frank didn't do what he was accused of, he's playing the caricature that was painted of leo - very well, of course.
silly Oh yeah I definitely agree that it’s a caricature.
That’s why Jeremy Jordan was so brilliant in this. He kept the real persona of Leo - awkward, but not guilty, but transformed into the creepy, maniacal version of how he was viewed by the town and jury for this song. So well done.
JJ absolutely KILLED the portrayal of what they thought Leo did. He’s almost amphibian like and it’s so creepy and brilliant!!
i love the music in That's What He Said. The dark and malicious undertones that imply the fact that Conley was the actual killer gives me chills.
I pictured the music and orchestrations as more depicting the growing anger of the crowd/jury taking in everything Jim is saying as the truth, till their rage is too much to be quelled by Leo's plea that he's innocent.
Just my take on it really, but what do you think of it?
Historians believe Jim is the actual murderer. I wonder if Josh made a character choice that he was in this version as well. I always want to ask that question to people who play him
@@kaycosette It seems like he did make that choice- especially the way he glances quickly at Leo when he adds “that’s what he said” to the verses in the beginning. Almost like he’s reminding himself where to place the blame
@@kaycosette "Historians" absolutely do not believe this. If you actually looked into Mary Phagan's murder, you would see that it is incredibly cut and dry. Leo did it. This musical omits and warps MANY details to try and frame Frank as sympathetic and innocent, but in reality he was anything but. Leo Frank was caught bribing investigators to withhold evidence. Leo Frank was caught lying about how he "didn't know Mary Phagan by name" despite the fact that he signed her paychecks with her initials. Leo Frank's story about where he was that night changed repeatedly each time they proved his story to be a lie. On the other hand, Jim Conley's testimony didn't change and lined up with evidence that Conley had never even seen or had context for. Rather than it being some underdog fight for Leo's life, instead Leo Frank was actually given the best team of lawyers the country had ever seen, but they still couldn't prove him innocent. Multiple people who stood to greatly benefit if Leo was proven innocent, all testified to things that proved him guilty. Leo's defense lawyers refused to cross-examine the girls who all testified that Leo had sexual harassed them. Why would they not want to poke holes in their stories? Could it be because the stories were true and they didn't want those girls going into details on cross? A man that Mary Phagan had a crush on and "paid lots of attention to" was fired by Leo three weeks prior to Mary's death, with Leo citing the reason as a "dispute over a single dollar". Sounds more like Leo was jealous of this man. Leo Frank was so nervous about the cops going to the factory basement that he could barely unlock the door for them. This was BEFORE anyone had discovered Phagan's corpse. Why was he so nervous if he didn't know what was in the basement? Leo Frank was a pedophile, a repeat sexual abuser, and then a murderer.
@@michaelwilliamybarra2409 also the catchy melody with the piano signifies how easy it is to get caught up in a lie just like listening to a catchy song which you can't get out of your head which makes this song more terrifying and makes this real life case more horrifying.
How can such an amazing dude become such a fearful seductive man- like he is such an amazing actor that he can portray any character especially when it’s not his normal casting type but he really doesn’t have one because he is so broadly amazing!! Love Jeremey Jordan😍
10:30 is my replay button for Joshua Henry’s amazing solo
2:56 the part I came for
Jim song gave me chills
The woman who plays Mary's mom is so gooD!!!
I heard his voice and immediatly thought: OH MY GOD ITS RAMINNNNN KARMILOO
and i cant believe i was right😂😂😂
I really like the man who plays Jim. His voice was amazing!
13:38!!! Dang!
@@izzybebusy his name's Joshua Henry he's amazing
Joshua Henry is one of the best musical theatre stars working today
Came here for Jordan and Lauren but stayed for the Masterclass that is Katie Rose Clark and Joshua Henry
Joshua Henry is ridiculously good. why this performance is not recorded?
I mean this is a bootleg
Ikr?!
Man Joshua Henry is a beast
Joshua Henry
Holy shit
this is the best cast!
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Why does Jeremy have a British accent at 17:13?