My Favorite J.D.s 🤭

Jason "J.D." Dean is a fictional character from the movie and musical, Heathers. J.D. is a phychopath with a unique view on society. He is originally played by Christian Slater in the teen comedy, Heathers, made in 1988. Which is later adapted into a musical, starring Ryan Mcartan as J.D.

1. Ryan Mcartan

Ryan

Ryan Mcartan has been in many broadway productions including Wicked, as Fiyero, Hans in Frozen, and of course, J.D. in Heathers.
Ryan's J.D. was perfectly phsycotic and charming. Not to mention his vocals. He was excelent at mixing his voice and switching from his head voice to chest voice to create manipulation though his singing. He also knew how to work with angles to create delusion and use his posture to show emotion. That is why he is my favorite J.D.

2. Jamie Mascato

Jamie Mascato is an award winning actor in both West End and Televison. In West End, he is most known for playing Tony in West Side Story, Enjolras in Les Miserables, and J.D.
Jamie portrays J.D. more destructive and unhindged than other actors do. He shows this through how gritty and rough he makes his voice sounds, yet has a great contrast when he switches to his soft head voice. Jamie playing unhinged characters really fits him and that is why he is my second favorite.

3. Simon Gordan

Simon Gordan isn't as well known as Ryan or Jamie, but hes been in many productions and is equally as talented. He played Cristian in Moulin Rouge, Prince Charming in Cinderella, Danny Zuko in Grease.
Simon's voice is softer and more laid back than the usual casting, yet he used his talents excellently. His acting and vocals are so different than how most actors play J.D., but it is honestly so refreshing and I love his take on his character. He definitly deserves to be in my top three.

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