Jeremy Jordan Performs Moving 'Try' At 54 Below's THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS HOW

By: Apr. 11, 2015
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Jeremy Jordan soars on an emotional ballad!

Acclaimed and versatile WHERE THE SKY ENDS: THE SONGS OF MICHAEL MOTT composer and lyricist Michael Mott presented a brand new evening of music earlier this week at famed NYC venue 54 Below titled THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS HOW: AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL MOTT & FRIENDS and a brand new video of notable Mott interpreter and Broadway/Hollywood breakout star Jeremy Jordan performing the searing ballad "Try" is now available to view.

The official description of Mott's THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS HOW was as follows: "That Was Then, This Is How chronicles the journey of theatrical and pop singer/songwriter, Michael Mott, from small town dreamer to one of theatre's most promising new songwriters. Joined by some of Broadway and pop's most recognizable talents, Michael shares a personal side of himself in an intimate evening of stories and songs in That Was Then, This Is How. Directed by Hunter Bird. Produced by Shoshana Feinstein. Praised for his chameleon-like versatility, Mott is best known for his recently released critically acclaimed debut album, Where The Sky Ends, which BroadwayWorld referred to as "a masterpiece." In addition to selections from the LP, audiences can expect to hear brand new pop songs as well as never before heard material from his original musicals Faustus and Mob Wife. For information please visit www.MichaelMott.net."

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS HOW: AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL MOTT & FRIENDS was presented at 54 Below on April 7 at 9:30 PM.

More information on Mott's THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS HOW is available at the official site here.

Technical information on the video is as such: "Directed by Hunter Bird. Produced by Shoshana Feinstein. Orchestrated by Kim Scharnberg. BAND: Michael Mott (piano), Daniel Bailen (bass), Andrea Longato (drums), Adam Wolfe (drums), Geoff Countryman (reeds), Jeff Cox (music director). Filmed by Shoshana Feinstein."

Jeremy Jordan has appeared in Broadway in a number of roles including originating the leads in NEWSIES and BONNIE & CLYDE in addition to appearances in WICKED, ROCK OF AGES and more. He also is noted for his TV and film work, including a starring role on Season 2 of NBC's musical drama series SMASH and the forthcoming action series SUPERGIRL.

View the new video of Jeremy Jordan performing "Try" below.



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