Jeremy Jordan - "The day I saved 'The Greatest Showman'"

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, American Son, Waitress, The CW's 'Supergirl', NBC's 'Smash') finally shares the tale of his involvement behind-the-scenes with “The Greatest Showman” during his one-man show, “Carry On.”
"Carry On" was first presented at Feinstein's/54 Below from February 12th through February 29th of 2020.
Starring and Written by Jeremy Jordan
'The Greatest Showman' songs by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
Music Director/Piano - Benjamin Rauhala
Guitar - Justin Goldner
Bass - Alan Stevens Hewitt
Cello - Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf
Drum Set - Shannon Ford
Background Vocals - Ginna Le Vine, Josh Tolle
Direction - Jeremy Jordan, Benjamin Rauhala
Lighting Design - KJ Hardy
Sound Design - Amanda Raymond
Videography - Rebecca Michelson

[@Amb-tastic]

Jeremy Jordan couldn’t be in the greatest showman because Jeremy Jordan *is* the greatest showman.

[@kaifranks6524]

I couldn’t agree more

[@jpetersgoyanks]

So your point is Jeremy Jordan is greater than P.T. Barnum?

[@valeriazavalza4123]

For realllll😂😂😂

[@e-linamarie]

@@jpetersgoyanks undoubtedly

[@jpetersgoyanks]

@@e-linamarie I suppose you believe Justin Bieber to be greater than The Beatles too? It's frightening how youth worshipping the youth can be... fingers crossed you're joking. I am not putting Mr. Jordan down but learn your history, Jeremy Jordan would disagree with your assessment.

[@gascan7333]

He literally had a “When you realize you aren’t the main character” moment. Mans got robbed.

[@ConnorEtch]

He didn't get robbed though, he did a job he wanted to do. He didn't have to do any of it. Especially the table read, he chose to do that.

[@aether13x69]

No he didnt. He did what he was hired to do.

[@cookie3549]

Honestly I would be even more honored to sing the demo that famous people would listen and sing to

[@cookie3549]

I changed my mind I just finished the video

[@ShinTsukimisBeanie]

Jeremy’s voice fits almost every song in this movie so well?? He totally should’ve been in the greatest showman! This story is still very sad, but his potential is incredible and i admire how he can still have a place to sing all of the songs!

[@adlaierasga]

Well ig thats why they used him to get it greenlit😢

[@adlaierasga]

I still really found it unfortunate that they never even put him into the reimagined album

[@shangboonruk1204]

And I'm just realizing that the reason that there were no other behind the scenes music video was because Jeremy sang it all

[@devoneciaswartz2026]

Oh my goodness! 😮

[@bigonbooks4736]

Well, besides "This Is Me", right?

[@ADHDismysuperpower]

If that's the reason, I'm furious that they didn't release them.🤧🤬🤬🤬

[@funnygay]

@@bigonbooks4736 he only sang Hugues parts

[@sopheverlasting]

Never thought of this! Makes sense why From Now On and This Is Me were the only two to get posted.

[@Ann-dc7cc]

still badly want a Broadway version of the greatest showman with jer playing one of the lead roles 😭 jer's version of from now on is still my favorite

[@aliciamonee87]

Literally praying for this 😩and that Jeremy be casted the lead!

[@josephalansmith9611]

@@aliciamonee87 Or Ramin and Jeremy. :-)

[@monkeysfly]

@@josephalansmith9611 this would be perfect

[@janisjamison5702]

I am 75 and at this point in my life I have fallen in love with him, it feels weird.

[@wenseulrenejoyrisupremacy8758]

@@josephalansmith9611 Ramin and Jeremy together would redeem the horrors of 2020

[@mayealicemusic]

what kills me is that they literally have the footage of him singing every single one of the songs yet they only released the one where hugh took over and we barely hear jer:(((

[@devoneciaswartz2026]

And even in that clip, the part where Jeremy is singing is softly in the background while Hugh is explaining the surgery story. So sad 😔

[@edgarian6917]

I have the same opinion, i tried looking for clips nothing comes up

[@hotdogwater9060]

they didn't want people to know just how much they fucked him over, people might not wanna see a movie like that

[@fiveohfivethree]

@@hotdogwater9060 I still haven't seen the movie and have no intentions of doing so.

[@denisetartaglia6731]

Jackman had no class and no gratitude that his vanity project was saved.

[@pizzaldi]

Him not being cast in the movie might still make sense, but not even being included in the "Reimagined" version of the sountrack? That features lots of artists like PATD, P!nk, and Sara Bareilles? That's disrespectful.

[@manuelorozco7760]

The recording industry is so obsessed these days with people you mainly hear about on social media.

[@hadleyjulca733]

They knew it would have been too powerful lol. He is so much better than any of the men they actually cast

[@Melinoe1831]

And now he’s gonna play Lucifer fucking Morningstar. He became the ring leader in hell lol

[@Ctate2008]

This isn’t the voice I was expecting, but I think he’ll be a good fit for Lucifer. I kind of expected him to have a deep British voice (kinda like a more ominous and villainous Stolas voice) or be just straight up voiced by Weird Al since that’s what Viv said she wanted. He might put on a British accent, though, like Bryce Pinkham does for Stolas because I’m pretty sure he’s not actually British.

[@moviemelody2210]

@@Ctate2008I’ve just finished Hazbin Hotel and he’s PHENOMENAL as Lucifer (he does his regular voice)

[@Regulus-hz9bz]

He went from Jack Kelly to Lucifer. From taking down the evil man to becoming him🤣

[@Ctate2008]

@@moviemelody2210 Yeah, he does *ABSOLUTELY* amazing! All three of his songs are amazing! Heck, More Than Anything is literally my favorite song in the entire show! Finale and Hell’s Greatest Dad are definitely in my Top 5 as well! And honestly, his voice fits Lucifer much better than I was expecting as well! “Take that depression!”

[@moviemelody2210]

@@Ctate2008 haha 100% agree

[@kellielorimer1774]

There is an interview I’ve seen somewhere, where Hugh Jackman’s kids told him they preferred the voice of the guy singing on the demos 😂

[@iraology]

i need to see this 😂😂

[@theblackcat2792]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXTKZKWEgLufp5I

[@heyitsflick]

Omfg dead 💀💀 HAHAH

[@jenellsaphid]

@@aytcs I love his singing voice. I think he did great!

[@lysan4878]

@@aytcs you cannot compare the singing in les mis the movie to normal singing performances. He was deliberately dehydrated to look like his character and every person in the movie did not sing their best because the focus was on acting and there’s a bunch more but you can look it up. And i always say you have a right not to prefer something but before you Trash someone else you better be perfect yourself.

[@Animagic]

I would’ve adored Jeremy as Phillip, it’s a shame his voice is literal gold. 😅

[@jecelpayot1617]

Totally agree. Sorry but i wasn't aware that Zac can sing - i haven't watched any of his movies though too. So sad, and i think it was bad, to hear that Hugh didn't inform Jeremy of the plan before hand.

[@ThesecitydaysUkblog]

@@jecelpayot1617 He didnt sing in first High School Musical apparently, but did from then on...

[@Mpiewizard]

@@ThesecitydaysUkblog he sang a couple parts in the first one but the songs were written before Zac was cast. They were written for a tenor and Zac’s a baritone. It’s kind of hilarious because if you know to listen for two different voices, you can absolutely hear it on the soundtrack lol. He sang in the other two. He’s not a terrible singer. Still think Jeremy would have been better for this role though.

[@slavecek]

@@jecelpayot1617 He sang the part of Link in the Hairspray movie.

[@Alyssa-ej5zq]

@@jecelpayot1617 he can’t 😆

[@ANAKlN_]

A lot of people say Jeremy Jordan is on a high horse. But he’s rightfully on a high horse. There’s a difference between just being arrogant and being confident with reason. He deserves to be on a semi high horse (he really isn’t that high up) because he’s very talented. It’s very different from someone terribly at what the do to be arrogant

[@tumblingartist]

right?? he deserves all the praise he gets

[@sopheverlasting]

The lyrics to "From Now On" fit so perfectly with the story. "I drank champagne with kings and queens, the politicians praised my name. But those are someone else's dreams, the pitfalls of the man I became. For years and years, I chased their cheers, the crazy speed of always needing more. But when I stop and see you here, I remember who all this was for."

[@adventureswithash1995]

my heart broke for him when he said that he heard someone whisper about casting Zac Efron

[@meiji4785]

Mine too... Man, I can't even imagine how devastating that felt

[@cameronobrienhorseracingin8055]

Rightly. Zac Efron is a spud.

[@BlueYoshi85]

What a shitty thing for them to do when he did all that for them

[@LadyVenVen]

@@BlueYoshi85 It’s not, it’s just how it works. They only invited him to do demos. There is a casting for a reason. I do love Jeremy.

[@ANAKlN_]

I think the reason why is because they said that he could possibly play Philip in the movie so that was just like crushing. Could be wrong tho-

[@saraabigail2958]

What hurts me the most is that Jeremy didn't get anywhere near enough credit for his work, he did all that singing despite being sick for crying out loud. Jeremy, just know that you'll be the true Greatest Showman for me, whether you want to be Barnum or Philip

[@Kristina__K]

But that's normal though - singing on demos is such a normal thing in the musical theatre world and there's never really credit for it. Don't get me wrong, I think people should get credit, but it's not really a case of them screwing JJ over on purpose in this specific situation.

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Yup. I say if they every make this into an actual stage show we should all rally together and make them cast him in it as an apology

[@theassortedhobbyist]

@@Kristina__K if he just did the demos, that would be one thing. However, not only did he help out with the demos, but he willingly took time off from the show he was doing to go to the presentation to help get the film green-lit and sang for two characters despite having vocal troubles. I think he at least deserved to be credited in the special thanks section during the movie credits.

[@ljeans531]

@@Kristina__K my thoughts he should have been credited in some way. And they should have reimbursed his ticket. But the general public/box office had really lost faith in movie musicals at the time, which is why getting this green lit was so important. This movie desperately needed the star power of Hugh, Zendaya, and Efron. As much as I which more star talent could have been represented. That was the nessacary equation to make this movie happen. And let's be honest, it worked

[@samwiseholmes8622]

Not only that, he's actually singing on the tracks/in the movie. The song "The Other Side" has 3 voices, and its Jeremy singing the high harmony throughout the final chorus

[@allykat2.015]

He became the Ring leader of Hell as Lucifer in Hazbin Hotel.

[@pansexualdisaster8473]

We were robbed. We need more unfamiliar faces in movie musicals and i’m so mad I had to find Jeremy through Newsies a few months ago. The Greatest Showman was one of the first musicals I ever introduced to and in a way defined my childhood. I will forever be outraged that Jeremy was just in there to get it green-lit and start things up until a bigger better face comes in for a better chance of a box office smash hit.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I wouldn’t mind a balance of theatre talent with box office draws in a cast. We’re living in a time when star power doesn’t always make a compelling product. But this doesn’t change the fact The Greatest Showman turned out to be a great movie. Even I wish In The Heights and West Side Story were delayed farther to assure big money.

[@laurabaetke7111]

Can we talk about the fact that his voice fits PERFECTLY

[@dothedo3667]

Um no. God, that would've been awful, thank god he wasn't cast. (Fine singer, just does not fit the movie at all.)

[@hannah9193]

IKR

[@toni4157]

@@dothedo3667 he obviously wouldn’t have been singing all poppy if he was cast, he’s putting fair on it right now bc he doesn’t have to sing anything in character which his is more than qualified to do, I highly recommend you look up “Newsies Santa Fe Jeremy Jordan” he is just singing poppy because he wants to, he’s trained and is almost souly known for musical theater, he would have done great. Not that the movie wasn’t great on his own but I highly recommend you look up his other work and if your interested I’d also look into his performance of “she used to me mine” it’s crazy good.

[@toni4157]

@@dothedo3667 here are links to the videos I mentioned in my last comment! Santa Fe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6qXm6yqh7p2qs0 She used to be mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZnOgJ6Zeqt6g5I

[@danivee8572]

Especially for Zac Efron's role! Zac was great, but Jeremy would be too.

[@amandaschaffer8129]

If you really wanted to redeem 2020 for us, you'd get a hold of and release that demo where he sings all the songs...

[@xxkristinakatalystx]

I wanna hear him and Skylar Astin’s the other side so bad

[@arianavirginia9225]

YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES

[@raima6877]

YES YES YES

[@gastonitalita5581]

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY

[@gastonitalita5581]

CAPS LOCK CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW BADLY I WANT THOSE

[@jayceegarrido6724]

so not only did jordan lose out on the role of carlyle, it was after the fact that he paid for a ticket to that table read that got the film greenlit, did the entire thing through the end, singing as barnum at the expense of carlyles parts, then got upstaged by hugh at the very last song which he was hoping to use as his redemption arc, then had to fly back home with nothing but some very weary pipes. yet, despite all of that, jeremy jordan was able to finally tell his story and sing the songs that remind him of that day without any bitterness, and he did it better than the studio versions that made it into the movie

[@Williamschuester796]

It just shows Hugh’s character how he had to take that moment away from Jeremy and then he had the audacity to meet with Zac. If I were Hugh I’d be petitioning for Jeremy to have that roll.

[@ConnorEtch]

@@Williamschuester796 Why would have have had to petition for him? Hugh probably didn't even know he wanted the role. As far as we know all Jeremy said was he'd do the demos and help with the table read. He mentions he would have liked to do a role in the movie to us. But how do you know he mentioned it to them? Yall overthinking everything.

[@Edrodperx]

@@Williamschuester796 lol how was it hughs fault this guys was asked to do something and he CHOSE to do it he was never promised anything and it does suck that he did all that work for essentially just the experience but again he chose to do it.

[@ManubibiWalsh]

I don’t know who he is but he’s a very good singer, I’d say he’s as good as Hugh is, him being younger sure benefits him. “Better” sure is a statement that should require a little more care... I’d love to hear the demos he did, though.

[@anamarijabencic8344]

okay but imagine hearing demos for your character songs and they are sung by Jeremy Jordan and now you have to sing them better for the album lmao

[@joshuabraden3435]

That's got to be the singer version of the nightmare where you are giving a speech with no pants.

[@2nriter]

At that point you do what Rebecca Ferguson did with Loren Allred - "I think Loren should sing this song, and I'll lip sync it."

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

I’ve watched the KZbin video Jeremy was talking about when they were presenting to the “Financios” who had the power to green-light the film. I was so impressed at how easily and graciously Jeremy turned “From Now On” over to Hugh when Hugh started to sing. Jeremy enthusiastically started singing with the rest of the chorus - a huge smile on his face. I was so impressed with how graciously he bowed out. I have loved his voice and his acting for years. However, I now have 10 times the respect for him as a human being.

[@brb_herding_cats]

He is so incredibly gracious, and he stops almost immediately...the two sang together maybe two words. He deserves a lot credit for that! It's sad to hear that he felt sort of displaced/replaced and disappointed. I hope that his disappointment is exaggerated, if only because it makes me so sad :c

[@lowellherschberger5077]

I remember thinking the exact same thing when I saw the viral video.

[@tygeryoshi7559]

just rewatched that other youtube video and you can see exactly when jeremy was like "you mo...fu...er...." lol totally robbed.

[@tristanmackenzie4565]

I can understand why hugh took over because they did come to hear him sing but I would have loved it if hugh had just stepped down and allowed Jeremy his chance to shine because you never know if he is gonna come face to face with those people again it would have been a great opportunity for him to make a good impression

[@CathyMissy]

I noticed JJ in the background and flipped out, and when I found out he’d been the backup singer. I really wanted to hear him sing them, so I’m so thankful for this!!

[@eacosta0480]

12:20 You can see not only the pain, but the release of it in this moment. You can see Jeremy letting go. Jeremy being just on verge of tears, and then the gorgeous riff to say "This is what you missed," and my heart absolutely felt for this moment. To the one and only Jeremy Jordan, you are the reason musical theatre pulled me in and I know you will be recognized in bigger and better ways.

[@norahbutchy]

i was just thinking this, i literally want to cry for him right now.

[@Mister_Mag00]

this an all an act you silly little fool, its called acting

[@eclipsesans8273]

Whenever you feel underappreciated Jeremy just know that your character in Hazbin Hotel is curing my depression so we remember and support you :)

[@SageXavender]

Lucifer is my absolute favorite character! He makes me happy. Jeremy Jordan is a god for voicing Luci.

[@emilylieupo1729]

What is really upsetting is, when he's singing the final song, you can hear his hurt at being simply dismissed. He channeled that pain into that song, and I felt it in my bones. Didn't even know this happened before now, but he deserved better.

[@amandarama3314]

just listened to it again and damn you can see it in his face

[@katiesimpson7982]

If he was singing both barnum’s parts and philip’s parts, I’m VERY curious about how “The Other Side” went down in that table read

[@Sophia-hs7et]

I have definitely tried to one-man-show that song before. Must have been a bunch of random gasps and random cutoff sentences but also purely amazing i'm sure ;)

[@lorealdebruin]

I wish they would release the footage of this!!!

[@infinite4392]

I NEED TO SEE THIS NOW

[@MusicalTheaterGeek24601]

honestly same

[@chileanyways196]

I want to see it

[@stephengallo5109]

Not only is this clip a masterclass in singing. It is a masterclass in great storytelling. The way he effortlessly floats between song and word to tell this story is PERFECTION.Lastly it’s a masterclass at LIFE.You don’t always end up where u think u will, but if you act honorable you will ALWAYS have a great story to retell to be proud of.

[@jiachiun]

Well said! Jeremy Jordan is such an inspiring and lovable person :)

[@Arwyn76]

So very well said!!! My family put me down for years and years and years pretty much about everything I loved to do, especially singing. Well, just recently my next door neighbour, who is a professional musician, told me that I had an excellent and very lovely voice (I was gobsmacked) and with a few lessons to help me control my breath and pitch, he felt that I could easily be a recording artist, KZbin, musical theatre... Whatever I wanted to do. But here's the thing, I'm now 46, wheelchair enabled and chronically ill. I can't afford lessons, let alone try to break into the music business now. I'm absolutely furious with myself that I didn't stand up for myself as a child and get those singing lessons. 😢😢😢 However, I am doing something that I love and have always felt called to. I stood up to my family years ago by leaving them (mostly) and did my best to save myself from the toxicity. I hope that my full story, should I ever get to share it, is as honorable and humble as Jeremy.

[@erickalopes8318]

at 10:27 when Jeremy finally reveals how he was left out of the movie, you can see that the cello player is completely moved and starts to cry, but who wouldn't? From here, I could feel his pain. Imagine being there with him?

[@eddieboyll671]

The guy playing the guitar you can see him shaking his head in disbelief when Jeremy told the news.

[@samuelpike9279]

Get Ramin Karimloo and Jeremy Jordan playing the leads if it gets a broadway adaptation

[@esteraulrich-oltean2162]

Yes!! We need this so so much. And make Jenny Lind an actual soprano (Sierra Boggess is the only option btw)

[@samuelpike9279]

@@esteraulrich-oltean2162 I 100% agree

[@travis3125]

@@esteraulrich-oltean2162 I would LOVE to see Katie Rose Clarke as Jenny Lind!

[@esteraulrich-oltean2162]

@@travis3125 ooh yes I really like Katie as well, so underrated

[@ratcone6414]

I didn't know how badly I need this until I read this comment.

[@hannah23173]

Jeremy's version of from now on is so genuine, it feels like he really wouldn't be blinded by the light anymore and remembered where he started. When hugh sang this, his vibe was more of like look at me, im so high that I have reached this place and this is mine.

[@Indomitable_Alykat]

100% agree. Jeremy's sounds much more pure and hopeful

[@crashvds777]

Not to mention that it kind of encompasses his experience with the whole thing.

[@credibility2869]

No need to shit on Hugh to make Jeremy seem great

[@ConnorEtch]

Stretching a bit there. Hughs version was powerful. If anything it showed just how much the song meant to him. But hey ho, two opinions right.

[@lilypolak]

​@@credibility2869no ones shitting in him its peoples opinions

[@theresanichole5224]

The little shake in his voice when he said "But tonight is about letting go of the past" just broke my heart. You can see that it still hurts, the way Hugh used him then pushed him aside.

[@emilykranking9996]

Now knowing that Jackman is a Rudin apologist, I'm not shocked anymore

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Yeah. I’m very very very pissed off. This is my favorite song in the show and just-ugh. I’m so mad right now. That’s it, I love music man but I’m. It too if to get see it now if that’s how he treats people

[@ejanocrowsnatcher6785]

I dont think Hugh meant to use him…. The producers definitely did, ohshit wait wasnt hugh a producer probably, but still, perspective is everything. Maybe they had no idea he wanted the part? Maybe thats dumb idunoooo

[@marcom6089]

Showbiz don’t care about your emotions. And I don’t believe Jeremy mentioned Hugh being the one who contacted him to sing for him. They never intended to give him the position otherwise they would have found the money to fly him to NYC. The signs were there, he got sick and lost his voice… that was the red flag telling him let it go.

[@caffe1n8ed]

@@marcom6089 u damn cold, I hope that does something for you

[@patd9898]

I have watched that viral clip of Hugh singing so many times. And from the first time I saw it I thought "that really good looking guy looks really ticked off". Now that I have heard the story, I can certainly understand why. Jeremy played it like a true champ and kept it together. I liked Zac Effron in the movie but Jeremy would have done just as well and would have had such a great voice for the part.

[@itsalwaysbrooke]

Maybe he didn't get the movie because one day there will be a Broadway musical of The Greatest Showman that he'll be a part of.

[@joshknoll5172]

He probably didn't get the movie because movie musicals rarely cast Broadway talent. You know the ones who can actually sing and dance. Plus, Efron is a bigger name in movies than Jeremy which is just a true statement.

[@princessjazmin6499]

I wish😭

[@Arualx]

I hope so!!

[@alainapapritz1380]

that's the dream

[@cherriejoyreyes306]

YESSSSS!!!!

[@leonles967]

Anyone else tear up when his face spoke volumes about how crushed he was? JEREMY DESERVES BETTER!!!

[@kaleighwiens1860]

I just watched the actual BTS video and at first when Hugh jumps in, Jeremy deals with it super graciously; and then the camera pans to him later and he looks so angry and crushed my heart just broke for him!

[@Ty-hk9bl]

@@kaleighwiens1860 right?! 😭

[@acceleratedcreative]

@@kaleighwiens1860 where can we find this video

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Same. It makes me so sad.

[@Benjithetoucan]

@@PrincessMeggala0913 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3YkoOsndB8g7c

[@marantoneamriano]

1:01 come alive 2:38 to the other side 3:48 a milliom dreams 5:54 the greatest show 6:43 rewrite the stars 8:20 from now on 10:52 from now on

[@cheese6291]

thank you

[@marantoneamriano]

@@cheese6291 you're welcome ☺️

[@thething6754]

.

[@ShapesWithoutColors]

I would totally watch Jeremy do a one man show of the whole movie.

[@joshknoll5172]

I do think the biggest insult to Jeremy was on the blu ray Behind the Scenes when Hugh just calls Jeremy "that guy." He doesn't even acknowledge him by name. That's not classy.

[@smilertheavidreader]

Thank you!!! I’ve always thought the same thing!!

[@raima6877]

Yes exactly!!!

[@maxwelldutton]

lost a ton of respect for hugh jackman after watching this video and his comment on the behind the scenes

[@221BSam]

Does he really?! 😡 I don’t have the blu ray, I didn’t know that...

[@26mandys]

Also, they never mention in the beginning of the first video that Jeremy stepped in to sing for him. Hugh could have, at least reimbursed him for his plane ticket.

[@anabefm]

So there are demo songs by Jeremy that we’ve never heard of??????? I NEED THEM NOW

[@kalendy7355]

OMG SAME I NEED THEM NOW

[@j69confessional]

We’ve been trying to get them to release theses tapes since that viral video came out! They need to hurry

[@anabefm]

@@kalendy7355 let’s start a petition

[@sandrabingham8754]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3YkoOsndB8g7c This is the clip of from now on from the demos. Jeremy starts it off and hugh takes over in the middle.

[@michellesutton3619]

@@sandrabingham8754 one of my favourite you tube videos 🥰

[@TheAlvinMamba]

At 12:22, that was the moment where Jeremy is telling to their faces that they screwed up and made the wrong decision to let him go 😢. YOU SING THAT SONG JEREMEY AND SHOW THEM WHY U DESERVE TO BE THE GREATEST SHOWMAN!!! 👏❤️.

[@conradanthonybalaoing9615]

This should be a movie in itself. Jeremy Jordan is my hero. What a guy.

[@camilavillarreal9731]

Jeremy is honestly one of the most underrated talents of our time

[@thomasgareaubaritone627]

Maybe by Hollywood standards, but I think he’s probably the most famous male broadway performer alive?

[@keviener]

Jeremy's the biggest name in Broadway. I don't think he is underrated, he's more underappreciated by Hollywood.

[@itsbethpierce]

I have said if one hundred times but I’ll say it again... HE WAS ROBBED.

[@Cabenson4eva]

They probably wanted to cast big names like they did with les mis

[@ixROWBOT]

AGREEEE

[@ixROWBOT]

My heart broke when I heard his story :(

[@evalynn1863]

I love Zac Efron, have for over half my life, I think he was actually really good in the movie, but JEREMY WAS SO ROBBED. Idk how they could have given the part to anyone else after hearing him sing those songs. It's like he was born to be in that movie. Still hoping someday for a broadway version of it where Jeremy is cast as either of the leads

[@BlazeDupree1525]

My whole life is a lie i thought the greatest showmen was great but now i learn it was the ok showmen! This is a sin

[@pennypop21]

This is honestly the most heartbreaking yet entertaining thing ever. I've watched this a bunch of times and my heart breaks for Jeremy every time.

[@Sam_Binx]

This is so sad, I never knew Jeremy was the voice for these beautiful songs and never got the credit he deserved. Hearing him sing these songs, I do definitely think Jeremy should have played the role of Philip ❤ Jeremy is such an amazing actor and singer I hope the universe still has great things in store for him ❤

[@manuelorozco7760]

I haven’t seen him in anything since Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure when we said goodbye to him as Varian. But we do wish him the best

[@carolc.6718]

Nothing against Zac Efron but Jeremy is a far better actor and singer. I feel strongly that this means there is something better and bigger waiting for Jeremy. However, good for you Jeremy for letting go of this negativity. You are precious and you stand alone.

[@trinifernandez8870]

I think that they went for efron cause he has a bigger fandom. I remember a couple of friends who wanted to see TGS cause it was the zac efron - zendaya movie

[@jenellsaphid]

@@trinifernandez8870 definitely helped. Musicals can be hard to sell, they wanted and needed big names. I have never heard of Jeremy until this showed up in my recommended videos.

[@shsltrash6685]

@@jenellsaphid blASPHEMY understandable though

[@jenellsaphid]

@@shsltrash6685 lol

[@christinamansen8636]

I am just saying I never saw greatest showman in theaters, but for Jeremy I would have COME OUT! made all my friends go, the works. And we know the same is true for the rest of his fans. I loved HSM as a kid but I dont think the same is true for Zac efron for most of his fans.

[@alxf2411]

Poor Jeremy, he's so good. What a crushing moment

[@ep8755]

I can't get enough of this video, simply because Mr. Jordan's voice on these songs is incredible, especially "From Now On." Unfortunately this tale is a common Hollywood story. So many talented theatre actors have been overlooked when casting for film, including the absolute legend, Julie Andrews. I'm confident that something better is bound to come along for someone as talented as Jeremy. Regardless, he appears to have a very loyal, passionate fan base who will support him and avidly follow his career for years to come.

[@p.s.g2338]

Jeremy is just extraordinary. I love him so much. His vocal power and expression is unmatched

[@samanthaelliott9981]

Jeremy should’ve gotten the role of Phillip. I loved hearing the story and how he powered through his sickness. He’s a real trooper. Jeremy is so amazing!!

[@shadeslight1337]

I think that musically, it was a no brainer for Jeremy, but the eyes Zac Efron was able to bring to the movie definitely helped it succeed.

[@damned2058]

@@shadeslight1337 nothing against Zac being Philip but to me he was just in the movie to be a white dude who fell in love with an outcast woman of color. It could be played by any white dude. That ship only had that formula.

[@feli3051]

@@damned2058 it's probably because Zac has a bigger fan base

[@MikeSmith-ty9ce]

@@damned2058 also cause Zach is a pretty good singer yeesh give some credit to Zach not like he sounded like a fucking donkey he was a great singer

[@AJY-3]

I'd love to hear High Jackman's response to this.

[@violetsalvatore6492]

how do we get this to him? like i need to know now. lol.

[@barbarachandia1944]

Well Jeremy has this video on his insta, we can make a lot of spam to hugh

[@mudskipper3170]

I've seen the "behind the scenes" video several dozen times and watching it with new eyes in light of Jeremy's story here - you can see the emotion play through him during the entire clip. There's surprise, sadness, joy, and resignation all that are there if you watch him instead of Hugh. A true act of character and integrity to let the movie.. and its stars.. have their moments in the sun.. but to also bring the real story to light as well. I'm glad we know. And I hope we see more of Jeremy. Talent, supported by great character, is a truly rare and valuable thing.

[@serenityfreeman5906]

And in the clip he was so supportive. like you can see he's disappointed but cheers on Hugh

[@mayme4743]

The hurt in his eyes make me feel so mad he deserved more

[@kat_lynn_b3315]

I always felt bad for Jeremy when watching that bts video. I'm sure Hugh didn't mean to steal his thunder, but still crushing. And to know that he probably didn't even get to audition for Phillip. Zac was good, but Jeremy would've been to.

[@bettersecret1499]

There was no thunder, they were trying to make the movie made and you know that hugh singing helped with that!

[@lailabase331]

@@bettersecret1499 Yes Hugh’s singing helped, but there would be no singing for the first or most of the second act without Jeremy. The movie wouldn’t have gotten green lit without Jeremy. And he got no credit. No recognition in the bts video, they never released the demos of him singing any of the songs, and he doesn’t get a part in the movie. So you’re right, there’s no thunder, but it’s still crushing

[@kat_lynn_b3315]

@Jeremy Jordan Of course! You deserve all the recognition and I hope people continue to see that more and more. I for one am amazed by your talent.

[@kristenhuynh3379]

im gonna need a studio recording of jeremy singing every single song from the greatest showman please

[@ohifonlyx33]

Including Rewrite the Stars with Laura Osnes???

[@ohwow6640]

@@ohifonlyx33 As much as I love Laura Osnes, I feel like someone else should sing with him in that song? You know, someone who fits within the context of the movie?

[@ohifonlyx33]

@@ohwow6640 I haven't seen the movie so I have no idea what you mean and I see no reason Laura Osnes couldn't sing Rewrite The Stars.

[@ohwow6640]

@@ohifonlyx33 Oh the song is sung by a black woman and white man and the fact that during their time they couldn't be together because society :D

[@ohifonlyx33]

@@ohwow6640 Ah.... well I didn't say that he and Laura should play their parts on screen. As far as I always could tell, it's just a song about a star-crossed romance. Anyone can sing the song.. I mean... Jack Kelly and Katherine Pulitzer also had reasons to rewrite the stars so it's not like a recording HAS to be the same context as the movie. I mean I only said Laura because I love her R&H Ten Minutes Ago duet with JJ... their voices vend so perfectly... and I'm not familiar with very many Broadway stars. But it's not like she's the only one who can sing tho. Tbh, I also wouldn't be mad if he sang it with Melissa Benoist... just since I used to watch Supergirl and Jeremy Jordan's character was my pick to date Kara. Lol... gives Rewrite The Stars another meaning.... literally. ;) who would you pick?

[@katecosettevocals]

I felt the urge to sing along with "From Now On" at the end but held myself back because he needed to have his moment alone😂 you could absolutely feel him get his redemption in that performance!💕💕

[@kevinhorn4219]

Vocal Powerhouse doesn’t even begin to describe Jeremy Jordan. Just ridiculous what he can do with his voice.

[@theblackcat2792]

honestly Jeremy Jordan should have been in the movie. The fact that he was not makes me so sad I mean he recorded the demos and like omg. And he found out like last minute he had to sing Hughs songs because Hugh had stitches in his nose and could not sing. Jeremy also was being considered for the role of Philip so he had to sing both Hughs songs and Phillips songs. Jeremy was sick so he couldn't hit the notes when he sang rewrite the stars. And then the imfomas moment from now on and like it was what I would say magical Like when you see the video everyone looks like they're having a good time. But after hearing Jeremy's side of the story I kind of feel sad that he was like "this was hues redemption not mine". And then he was passed up for Zac. I mean when he told the story he made it like you know you should feel bad for him and stuff. I love the movie though like I love the songs and the music. Like don't get me wrong I love the movie as much as the next person and Zac was Amazing as Philip and of course, the music is amazing. I think The movie was just good overall. I think Jeremy Jordan deserved better.

[@DJAM149]

Hmmm thought it is hugh. Who is hue?

[@hannahelizabeth7680]

He definitely deserved better

[@alyr228]

I was watching the table read and I was like “IS THAT JEREMY JORDAN” and I couldn’t figure it out for so long

[@MrsMusicAddict]

Me too! I was like "What is Jeremy doing there, he's not in the film, is he? DID I MISS HIM?" When I heard this story in London in 2019 my heart broke and I haven't been able to see the movie the same way

[@HeatherH1984]

@@MrsMusicAddict I was in London for the show too, and I haven't been able to watch the film since.

[@kendallpowell9926]

IMHO, Jeremy Jordan was the star of that viral video of Hugh taking over singing "From Now On". He let that moment happen with such GRACE and if we indeed crushed inside, it didn't show and that is truly the mark of a great actor! Thanks for sharing this story with your fans and for all you did to get The Greatest Showman greenlit. HUGE thanks.

[@awestside1]

I saw this performance live at 54 Below. The “Showman” piece was one in a thread supporting a theme about preparation for fatherhood. The fact is that none of the performances were about recrimination. The show was brilliant.

[@emmaevans7838]

Jeremy hands down shoulda been in the movie as Phillip or someone

[@purplepink23]

agreed !!

[@veerlev.b5943]

He was actually supposed to be Phillip, but then Hugh Jackman recommended Zach and they chose Zach over Jeremy

[@seppyq3672]

My conspiracy theory is that Hugh saw how amazing his voice was and he didn't want to be upstaged by him... lol

[@emmaevans7838]

@@veerlev.b5943 yeah i know it’s such a shame :(

[@valeriazavalza4123]

@@seppyq3672 fur real 😂😂😂

[@ivorytirendei9932]

I don't hear Jeremy do the low notes often but I'm living for his "From now on These eyes will not be blinded by the light"

[@AlliB33tle]

Honestly, while I think Hugh Jackman is very talented, I could easily see them not wanting to cast Jeremy Jordan as his costar, because he would steal the spotlight in every scene they had together.

[@jomi025]

I seriously need him to play Fiyero in the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation! He's got the pipes, the looks, the charisma, and the acting chops! It's high time that he's finally cast in a big movie musical!!! Don't let him slip away again, Hollywood! 🙏🙌

[@manuelorozco7760]

I was hoping he would be cast too!

[@paigehammond847]

i've said it before and i will say it again. we were ROBBED when just wasn't cast in the greatest showman.

[@jennyadams2581]

I saw Jeremy in finding never,and in Boston. He was robbed there too.

[@mikaylaeager7942]

I would pay actual money for a Cast Recording of the Boston version of Finding Neverland! The show has some of my all time favorite songs, but listening to the Morrison version just makes me sad. It’s like a poor imitation... it only reminds me of what it should sound like.

[@lysannesyre60]

We need to make this go viral. The world needs to see what was stolen. Devastating. But so great.

[@thealicedodd]

8:19 you have no idea how badly i want the original demo put out by Jeremy!!

[@Goldfinch1410]

His voice is so sweet 0:45

[@thatzoegirl992]

I will forever be mad Jeremy wasn’t in this film but I love his performances (and bens) so much!! His talent is unmatched and his loving personality- I can’t wait to one day see him live 💕

[@sackme4377]

The fact they had him brought all the way there, out his own pocket for his flight, when they KNEW Zac Efron would get the part.

[@zgaviation6481]

That’s Hollywood for you unfortunately

[@jeremyatienza1676]

Finally got the whole story... his stage presence is amazing. I wouldn't have minded if he played either.

[@cryptoguy6274]

2 years later and I keep coming back to this video. Such an underrated performer.

[@hannahb5808]

Jeremy has showed me that even through hurt, denial, and the pain of getting something you dreamed of taken that you can still be the greatest showman even without the title in ligjts

[@wickedly4]

What's wildest about hearing this story now is that I've watched that viral video a TON of times and at one point, you can hear/see Jeremy hitting this INSANE falsetto/mix high note, and knowing he did that while being in bad vocal shape but BECAUSE he was trying to impress so he could get that role is just, wow. Bonkers to me that they still didn't pick him for the movie.

[@nojimmyprotested7467]

can you link the vid

[@wickedly4]

@@nojimmyprotested7467 it is easily findable on youtube lol

[@Currently_Fangirling]

@@nojimmyprotested7467 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3YkoOsndB8g7c

[@iloveclarkk]

..let alone...not even give him a part 🤷‍♀️

[@bentleyodom7351]

I remember hearing about this when it first came out, and I was absolutely FURIOUS. It is great to see Jeremy embracing it and choosing to let the past go.......but, my fury is rekindled again hearing how amazing he sounds

[@funkodisco1003]

Same

[@MikeSmith-ty9ce]

Zach Enfron was great

[@sarahnoble6852]

I would pay good money for an album of Jeremy singing all these songs in full with proper mixing. So good. 😍

[@pershardj4112]

Being an artist, I can so relate to this. So many times, the better person is looked over because their name isnt big enough. So, when your friends are actually talented and ask you to support their music....do it. Their name recognition is everything!

[@jdmaxim5738]

Can we just talk about how The Greatest Showman would be a perfect Broadway show. Like just imagine Jeremy Jordon playing P.T. Barnum on Broadway.

[@keviener]

Imagine Jeremy playing Barnum on Broadway and then Hugh just jumps in from the audience and "steps in"

[@deiyuwell]

@@keviener Someone said Ramin Karimloo should play PT, and Jeremy should play Philip. I have to say that I agree.

[@manuelorozco7760]

That would be awesome

[@lyaenidae6798]

Petition for an album of just jeremy jordan singing all of the Greatest Showman songs 😭 We deserve it, he deserves it, the world deserves it

[@mayealicemusic]

i have been CONSTANTLY telling people this story for years and years with no one giving a shit and i’m SO SO glad he’s finally able to tell it himself 🥺🥺🥺

[@Zelig_Shaine]

singing moments (for replaying purposes) 1:02 Come Alive 2:38 Other Side 3:48 Million Dreams 5:52 The Greatest Show 6:43 Rewrite the Stars 8:19 From Now On 10:56 From Now On (the good ending) fun fact! Jeremy Jordan is the VA of Varian in Tangled the Series, and Lucifer in Hazbin Hotel! both are tragic characters who deserved better 😭

[@ECSOrder66]

What's with Jeremy and tragic characters who do bad things, and then correct themselves by the end? He plays them all the time, and I adore it!

[@hannahelizabeth7680]

Jeremy definitely deserved better. This movie used him like how P.T. Barnum used his acts in real life.

[@26mandys]

Amazing comment.

[@mikaylaeager7942]

😂 The Greatest Showman was actually historically accurate all along... behind the scenes.

[@dropusaline]

Exactly right, well said. He was used, saved the movie, and Hugh’s reputation. The least they could have done was acknowledge him for the great sacrifice he made in the name of the movie during that viral clip of behind the scenes. It actually looks bad on them. And I really appreciate how Jeremy’s version could have come out long before now but it didn’t. It shows Jeremy and Ben’s classiness.

[@ameliamorgan2287]

@@dropusaline They could have at least given him a “special thanks” acknowledgement in the credits

[@kimbroom556]

Ironic.

[@ManoelFlesch]

So let me get this straight. This man paid for his own Ticket to go and get this movie funded because they didn't have a Budget (which leads me to believe He wasn't paid for the singing as well) , he sang basicly every Song of the movie nearly destroying his voice in the process and didn't get the part let alone any praise? Please tell me they at least paid him afterwards? What the hell

[@landerhendrickx3522]

:/

[@stanleyjames7567]

I'm not really understanding how a very rich celebrity like Hugh couldn't afford an airplane ticket or producers couldn't? Something doesn't sound right about that story. If they didn't want to fly him out, that sounds like they didn't want him. It actually sounds more like he went to an audition & the cost would be on him & he bombed with his vocals at the audition & so they passed. But it definitely sounds like he needs an agent and a manager to handle his career.

[@ghostbaron2]

@@stanleyjames7567 Uhhh, you do now Jeremy Jordan is an extremely successful actor right? I think he’s handling his career very well. Unfortunately, the performance world is cut throat and is full of people who don’t care much about your feelings or struggles. This could’ve very well been possible exactly as he described it. It’s also not up to Hugh to pay for some random guy’s ticket to fly out there to perform the songs and the movie was most likely pretty expensive and as described, they had no budget to be spending what they feel is an unnecessary fee. It sucks that Jeremy got screwed like that. I’m glad he has been able to still be successful and use this experience to do a performance like this.

[@stanleyjames7567]

@@ghostbaron2 What are you, his agent? Take a chill pill. Actually he isn't that successful. He only has a little over 200k following on Twitter. His story about getting the movie greenlight doesn't make since at all. Considering the fact that even Hugh & everyone involved in the movie has given the credit for getting the greenlight to Keala Settle. That's been on KZbin for years now her & the chorus in New York recording the song "This is Me" & that was what got the greenlight. So why did Hugh Jackman go to New York for her but, not for him? & he had to pay to go to LA? Sounds like to me he is taking the credit from Keala Settle. PS Zac Efron has over 15 million followers on Facebook.

[@ghostbaron2]

@@stanleyjames7567 I didn’t realize success was solely based off of how many followers you have on Facebook or Twitter. Jeremy Jordan has been active in film/stage work since 1995. He was in a plethora of massive musicals including; Waitress, The Last Five Years, Rock of Ages, West Side Story, Heathers, Newsies, Finding Neverland and Little Shop of Horrors. He is one of the most well known male stage actors of all time and has landed roles in a handful of tv shows and movies as well. He was nominated for Grammys and a Tony and won a World Theater Award. And he has a net worth of $3 million. I’d say that qualifies as successful. Especially for someone who primarily works in theater. His story is accurate. Sure, he could be exaggerating for his show, but he did kinda save their butts by covering for Hugh Jackman as well as singing all of Phillip’s parts. He also recorded the demos just to help out. I just don’t like when extremely talented people are disrespected for no reason. It wasn’t an audition and he didn’t bomb it. Also, he was contacted to help out, not the other way around. He wasn’t blaming anyone for anything. He was looking back at a rough time in his life and using it as show material in a therapeutic way.

[@osepher]

How am I only here after 3 years. I've been a fan of Jeremy for a long time and I've loved TGS, and after hearing the whole story, Jeremy deserved better. Thank you for showing us that sometimes, even the best of us fall sometimes. I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that Jeremy wasn't even casted in the film after laying down the demo work. He would've been magnificent. I wish I could give Jeremy a hug back then.

[@manuelorozco7760]

This is me too right now! 2017 would have been a big year for him

[@Indomitable_Alykat]

Jeremy is just magical! His charm and charisma, finding the humor in the heartbreak, while also blowing every song out of the park with ease will never cease to amaze me. He will forever be a Broadway legend. If this show ever gets a Broadway run, Jeremy would kill it as either of the male leads with his passion, charisma, and soaring + pure vocals. It's absolutely heartbreaking and infuriating that he didn't get any of the credit he deserved after essentially pitching the whole show by putting his heart, soul, and time into the songs just because he "wasn't a big enough name". He is the true Greatest Showman.

[@aliblue3605]

Who thinks we need Jeremy to sing all these songs fully? We so need it.

[@alschaef13]

To find the humor in the heartbreak, I have so much respect for Jeremy. What a talent!

[@Nargon46]

Spread this everywhere! Jeremy deserves recognition for all he did for this film.

[@teddychadgimichaelidis1472]

Knowing this story and going back to watch the "viral video" gives me a whole new perspective on it. It's no one's fault for who did and didn't get the role or how it all turned out. In Jackman's eyes, he was coming in at the end to show the producers that yes he could sing, and he did it when it mattered most. He wanted to show his commitment to the project and how seriously he intended to take it. On Jeremy's side, he had a not so good performance earlier in the demo, so he was using this as redemption only for it to be swept away from him after the song had started. But he still sung along with everyone else and (at least he looked this way) was having a good time, even interacting with Hugh in that moment. It is unfortunate to put in all this effort and work, show up when they call and need you only for them to call on someone else who wasn't even there, but sometimes that's just how show business works. Jeremy is still a class act actor and is outstanding in his field/everything he does, even if it's just something small like a demo and there's a reason they called on him to do this for the film. It's just a sad story with a hopeful epilogue of letting go, moving on and looking forward to what's ahead❤

[@XandraLeigh]

He put so much effort into getting this project greenlit and I hate that he didn’t get a part in it. If we ever get a Greatest Showman stage production he needs to play Barnum.

[@theblackcat2792]

Holy shit finally I have been waiting for a professional version of this. Jeremy jordan storytelling at it's finest he did this in 2019 in London so this was not first time talking about this

[@MrsMusicAddict]

Yesss! I am so glad everyone gets to see and hear this now! My heart broke back then!

[@Pandaferous619]

If they were to make this into a Broadway musical, I hope he gets what he truly deserves, everything ❤❤❤

[@winniebee7561]

i return to watch this video religiously because he sounds so AMAZING in this. if he released an album of his own re-recorded versions of these songs i would listen to it DAILY. someone PLEASE make this video blow up and go viral i dont CARE how long ago it was filmed. its criminal that people havent seen this.

[@odalissk]

The presentation was better than the movie. Jeremy you're a fanstatic storyteller, I hope you continue telling Hollywood stories

[@stephaniealexandra78]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp3YkoOsndB8g7c I get chills every time I see it!

[@caseyyy4785]

In that viral bts video they didn’t even mention Jeremy they just painted it like Hugh was the hero and I’m a lil bit salty on his behalf lol

[@cryofpaine]

I was so confused when I saw those videos. I watched the movie looking for him, obviously with no luck. This explains so much. Including why they've only released the BTS of From Now On and This Is Me. Probably the only two songs he didn't sing much on.

[@keviener]

@@cryofpaine That made them look so spiteful and proof that they don't want to give Jeremy credit.

[@chipskylark7249]

It was so annoying and they were like "to give hugh credit, he really did act out all the parts," but they couldn't give jeremy credit for, idk, DOING ALL THE PARTS? And at around before the chorus comes in in the video o jeremy has the saddest look on his face for a split second, and then hugh hits some beautiful notes, and you see jeremy can't help but smile and then he just turns his page and starts singing with the chorus and dancing. And like. He's such a good sport about all of it. He was pointing at hugh and bogging him up and everything. he deserves so much better. I remember watching the interview where hugh's daughter said she liked the demo recordings better and I wondered for years who it was that recorded them. Knowing that it was jeremy and they discarded him like a pickle in a whopper sandwich puts a real bad taste in my mouth.

[@merel3699]

Exactly, Jeremy got ZERO praise for everything he did, he's never even mentioned anywhere in relation to the Greatest Showman. I get that they can't use him for promotion because he wasn't in the actual movie but come ON.

[@PrinceTrexus]

In that interview Hugh referred to him as "a stand-in" and I'm like dude it's JEREMY FREAKING JORDAN!!!

[@luckyme7437]

I'm actually crying! That's how it is in this kinda world. The people behind the scenes don't get appreciated enough. People like you deserve to be stars! Let the underdog take the upper hand!

[@PrincessMeggala0913]

Hearing this whole story is just heartbreaking. I love from now on. It’s my favorite song in the show. I think more people need to hear his side of the story because this movie was super successful and he got absolutely no credit for any of it and just-that sucks so much and I think maybe if they ever DO bring this to the actual stage we should all rally together and get him the recognition and redemption he deserves and let him be in it.

[@ruby7226]

i’m so glad to finally hear this story from him... i wish it had a happier ending!

[@zachmiller8725]

I was thinking during "From Now On" that Hugh Jackman was literally going to walk on stage and start singing.

[@hannahn5364]

man i just watched the video referenced and I have to say, jeremy took that transition like a champ. that was seriously so gracious of him.

[@itsmissross]

And yet once again I’d rather listening to Jeremy singing these songs than Hugh any day 😩