Heathers J.D. Comparison-Meant To Be Yours

In honor of this song trending on TikTok, I got some videos/audios of different renditions of Meant to Be Yours so we can compare. I DO NOT INTEND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT! Enjoy!

[@rubyo1171]

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

[@_Blue_Sheep_]

Sorry but “juanas” LOL HAHAHAHA

[@Lunalizzyy]

my two favorite J.D's of all time are thomas sanders and ryan mccartan

[@firebrand7816]

This is how I found out about Thomas? Omg

[@Issa-iah]

JAMIE MUSCATO AND JORDAN LUKE ATE

[@Gracee710]

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!!!

[@ikaroHasFallen]

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.

[@ocammyflame768]

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.

[@ding-dong_bing-bong]

I *cannot* separate him from being diggie-😭 also I'm pretty sure he was canceled for treating dove cameron like shit but idek anymore- 💀

[@gachafiore322]

@@ding-dong_bing-bong who che fuck is Dove cameron-

[@ding-dong_bing-bong]

@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

[@gachafiore322]

@@ding-dong_bing-bong ohhh thanks for the context

[@ding-dong_bing-bong]

@@gachafiore322 np!

[@sr98851]

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

[@raquelDRS5936]

🤣🤣🤣LOL that's So Right... In my Case Spetially with Jeremy Jordan or Ryan McCartan ( Well honestly, More Jeremy Jordan than Ryan McCartan)

[@icymoons]

add Fiyero onto that list

[@Alex_Hue]

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.

[@violetp77]

and ryan mccartan played both of the latter two lolll

[@allyzero]

the way i opened the timestamp list comment and went "😮wait what, Thomas Sanders?? Mariah Rose Faith????"

[@Lia-0888]

Dan, Ryan, and Jamie are the best. (ALSO I WANT TO SEE MORE OF JEREMY JORDAN AS JD HE IS PERFECT)

[@snowdrop-4907]

I agree with you with my whole heart

[@rosebreeds5057]

I sadly cannot see Jeremy as anyone except Jack from newsies, because of the no. times I’ve listened to the soundtrack

[@Villan.00]

@@rosebreeds5057for me Jeremy will always be Clyde

[@Musicalfan69420]

Totally fcking agree

[@sincerelyemaerie]

jeremy simply is varian for me tbh

[@dr.ham101]

Ryan McCartan really belts it out there like a real desperate mad man

[@thegirl3457]

I love how JD is insane and vicious in this song but in his picture Ryan McCartan is smiling and laughing

[@Dreamyy_Remyy]

I love how people who seem so sweet like Jeremy, Ryan and Thomas, can pull off playing bad boy villains. I love it

[@saddleupsheenie]

@@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.

[@mos8048]

Forrest has got to be one of the most underrated JD's

[@krisbonilla858]

I completely agree, to me it is the perfect level of insanity and he just kills it

[@mos8048]

@@krisbonilla858 exactly, he nails the sociopath role so well!

[@emilyb1159]

I absolutely agree

[@ClownersPin]

hes the first one i saw actually! when i first got into heathers, his was the first version of the song that i watched

[@usayitwedoit9180]

I love Ryan so much. His voice is so manipulative in this song and he’s a perfect choice for JD in my opinion

[@J.D8905]

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.

[@vixnav]

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

[@phiikichi]

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.

[@BidFran]

well everyone has their opinion mine is ryan ofc

[@TheSpiderSimp13]

But RYAN >>>>

[@classical_clo]

💯 AGREE 🙌

[@Meph7895]

The whiplash at seeing Thomas Sanders bc I didn’t know he did this 💀

[@michael075]

Samèeee

[@AestheticallyPleasingStudios]

Never thought the day would come where I heard Thomas swear

[@Chad_dylanpooper2987]

ITS JAMIE and RYAN that’s the ICING ON THE CAKE FOR ME ♥️😩 but forest and jorden were also really good too

[@Chad_dylanpooper2987]

but for acting as JD dan and ryan are my all time favorites ♥️♥️♥️

[@yurisklov]

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

[@super-sizedmcshizzle6235]

YES I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING IN THIS COMMENT (I also have a slight bias because I saw him as jd first)

[@yurisklov]

@@super-sizedmcshizzle6235 YEAH SAME

[@tutin4090]

Nah he's the weakest imo

[@atthesnatchgame]

@@tutin4090 Have you heard his Freeze Your Brain? The end is so good 😭

[@lufe7661]

DAN THE BEST

[@applescotchpie3003]

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

[@loser_geek_weebever2807]

I feel like no one talks about Forrest Filiano because his acting is just top notch

[@magicshruums1014]

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.

[@suicidemonik]

Jamie Muscato makes you feel the character. His acting is amazing

[@baran8451]

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

[@roblue5470]

mans was literally doing pushups before he went on stage to get into character😭

[@ronibaron271]

Also Diego!!!

[@clementchisom8232]

Yup. I chose him too😊

[@lululativia]

For me he was overacting, it was too much tbh

[@xtracxts]

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

[@sorrynotsorry6]

This production was in Brazil so he's singing in Portuguese. But yes he SLAYED that.

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

You're telling me JEREMY JORDAN was JD and I NEVER KNEW THIS

[@raquelDRS5936]

i was surprised too when i first discobered

[@super-sizedmcshizzle6235]

EXACTLY

[@RAYMAGEDDON]

Forrest is so underrated smh

[@thunder7114]

fr

[@anooska888]

fr!!

[@Takanoyama1]

Exactly

[@practicaldreamyr]

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.

[@Zattsinc]

the way he just wackes his chest😂

[@isabellamichelle7024]

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.

[@Zzoodle_]

I HAD NO IDEA THOMAS PLAYED JD IN HEATHERS??? THATS SO COOL

[@sorrynotsorry6]

Yup!

[@AlaskanForrest]

RIGHT? I SCREAMED "THOMAS?!"

[@Smokedsmokerhoe]

YEAAA

[@lizgordon3712]

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

[@MrBlock-qe7hi]

I feel like everyone’s first Heathers production was Dan and we all for whatever reason forget how good he is

[@Pennybo_o]

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

[@Carolynnie]

Hearing Thomas Sanders in 2015 and 2022 shows how much he’s grown as a vocalist and performer

[@amanix10]

Ryan's performance is just unreal tho

[@xx_itzlmb_xx]

My fav is Dan, he's so sympathetic as JD, and his voice is incredible.

[@Marie-ig3tp]

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 !

[@amb2487]

jamie is my personal fav, but woah jeremy and jordan and so good and underrated

[@sorrynotsorry6]

They're all great!

[@schmoulinrouge7880]

ryan if i feel like listening to film accurate jd, jamie if i wanna feel guilty

[@nicoletrudell2065]

THIS - Ryan brings batshit crazy film JD to the stage PERFECTLY

[@Bubblespoon]

So in for Jordan, his "VERONICA!!" is so scary, as it should

[@raquelDRS5936]

I Know, Right ?/ lo sé, ¿ Verdad ?

[@mannytheking1065]

The guy singing meant to be yours is so good at singing

[@yourworstnightmare2959]

Jamie is my personal favourite but Forrest is so under rated he is really good

[@SW-ef5oy]

How is this the first time I've noticed Jamie Muscato's JD do that little gun flip, that's such a cool detail

[@flowerbloom..]

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.

[@harlierae]

Dan’s vocal technique and high notes really take it for me. Like bro those NOTESS 🔥🔥🔥

[@fruityfishboy8414]

I like Ryan and Jamie But just..D A N

[@glasshistory2598]

YES

[@RayHosterMusic]

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

[@jasonfrancese8359]

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.

[@Kitty-ci1rj]

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.

[@sarab3417]

It’s too contrived for me

[@homo-boy-creel]

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.

[@BDog54]

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.

[@practicaldreamyr]

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.

[@eefstiddy]

The improvement in emotion and tone for Thomas in the second clip is honestly so impressive

[@TrelliessRose]

I love that we got to hear both.

[@lauratheartist3266]

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.

[@Demi_P]

Ryan and Jamie are for sure my personal favorites but OBVIOUSLY everyone of them KILLED it!

[@themaskedinc.786]

Didn't know Thomas Sanders was ever in an official production of Heathers, pretty cool

[@mckenzie8196]

Why is nobody talking about how AMAZING Jordan Luke Gage is at playing JD!

[@geekasauruswreks8789]

Agreed

[@user-tl3ie7tw8n]

Dan had the best VERONICA scream imo

[@sienna6286]

JJ and Jamie are so good also Zachs is a little funky I love it

[@Dreamyy_Remyy]

I may be biased but Jeremy, Ryan and Thomas will forever be my favorites. I need to see Jeremy as JD tho

[@Avigal2006]

They are all amazing, but no one compares to Ryan!! He is just made for the role!! ❤

[@imemilysteward]

jamie paved the way for future jds but I absolutely adore jacob

[@rxxsie]

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

[@ArmaMynn]

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.

[@aylahonneywell8732]

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.

[@FelixKilljoy]

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_*

[@AzWild9020]

Tbh I’ll always love Dan’s version because the way he switches to pleading is jst so satisfying to my ears if ykwim

[@harlierae]

Dan domenech is THE best jd in my opinion. He holds a special place in my heart

[@ebeengill794]

Dan, Ryan and Jacob have to be my favourite. I get chills everytime i listen to them singing it

[@roblue5470]

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

[@yaleebry1738]

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!

[@sorrynotsorry6]

He says “foda”

[@yaleebry1738]

@@sorrynotsorry6 Eu sempre escutei "porra" e, até no ao vivo, ele grita "porra" I heard "porra" and even live he yells "porra"

[@coryzlife]

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

[@Broadwayriah]

oh its the “Veronica open the door” song 🤩

[@sorrynotsorry6]

Yup!

[@raquelDRS5936]

The Song is Called "Meant to be yours "

[@JDsTr3nchC0at]

This will always be my favorite song in the musical all the actors did great here.

[@SwarmOfBees404]

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!

[@scarletkitty110]

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

[@st4rz08]

im sorry but dan is literally the best , he's so iconic and u cant tell em otherwise

[@jotunfalls4026]

Dan is amazing, he's my favourite. Jamie obv is iconic.

[@ANAKlN_]

Jeremy, Ryan, Jamie, and Thomas all stole my heart

[@aikafee]

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

[@raquelDRS5936]

Curious fact : in The English version of Tangled The series Jeremy Jordan played The Character of Varian

[@Jvbil4nt.C0rpze]

Dan and Jamie were both phenomenal, but I have to give this to Dan

[@celestecainzos6881]

I got literal chills from Mariah, loved the twist she gave to the song

[@raquelDRS5936]

The Fact that also Juanse Diez did his cover of "Meant to be yours" just got me Surprised ( almost blew my Mind )

[@annabaker6762]

faves are definitely Forrest (3:25), Diego (5:23), and ofc Jamie (3:58)

[@heatherrockwell9012]

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)

[@bananaclown7520]

Is it Jacob Fowler? cause if it is, I'm interested ;)

[@randomxiava]

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

[@sofiaplourde6363]

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

[@mjserrano32]

RYAN AND JAMIE’S PERFORMANCES ARE SO WELL SUNG

[@xlillybiezenaar]

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

[@XSweetCherryBlossomX]

Dan was the first one I saw so he’s my favorite!

[@alicepockey28]

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

[@Kayla-lp1fs]

I can’t believe nobody’s talking about Forest. he’s my favorite, by FAR.

[@shotuaaizawa4614]

Wish Simon Gordon was in here he is such a great and my favorite JD

[@kiwi_bird09]

Jamie Muscato gives a lost mad vulnerable teenage vibe so well

[@BunnyNuit]

Jacob Fowler is and always will be my favourite JD 😊

[@godly4264]

Seeing thomas sanders here after dan is such a flashbang

[@mariko_9]

I saw Jacob Fowler twice bc he’s doing UK tour now and he’s incredible

[@fazstudios]

I NEVER KNEW THOMAS SANDERS PLAYED J.D

[@totaldramafanatic_13]

Dan. Idk why but the way he says Veronica is amazing omg

[@thisisus7511]

Jamie just captures the clinically insane while still showing his emotions AND Lying to Veronica by saying he can set her free. However Ryan still sits in my heart as JD

[@BeanBread-2008]

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.

[@raquelDRS5936]

Confesión: usé este video para crear un mini Clip a partir de la versión de Juanse Diez no me juzguen, es que de verdad se me hizo padre esa versión porque prueba que él además de hablar en español también es Talentoso cantando en inglés

[@caylemmm]

I love how all the different renditions of JD sound so unique from one another. For example: Ryan McCartan's - panicked and desperate. Dan Domenech's - scared nearly. Wendell Scherer's - sad and then stressed, which is emphasised with his hand on his head. Zachariah Sterner's - like he's in a stressful mad rush. Forrest Filiano's - sounds genuinely heartbroken but truly believes he is trying to help her and isn't a sociopath lol. My favourite, Jamie Muscato's - A great mix of everything. He goes from sounding scared/concerned to angry. Really feels like he's on the verge of tears lol.

[@AJade-zt3ee]

Honestly Dan, is my favourite. He really gives off the insanity of jd

[@lostt_cLoud]

Dan and ryan are my favorites tbh idk theyre the first too versions i’ve ever seen and i just idk i love them

[@KotlcTheaterTree]

I absolutely lost it when I found out Jeremy sings this song too. I love him so much! I mean no one beats Jamie but still!

[@amandaluci.a]

Love everyone. But, Jamie Muscato

[@nadiaJ479]

Jamie will always be my fav, he put his whole life and soul into that character