The way he sings/acts "is THIS what you wanted to see?" during the unmasking. Why is it so unique and convincing??
That reptilian neck movement in the graveyard. He is a poisonous snake. He will BITE you, Raoul!
That looooooong pause in the final lair before he whispers "you try my patience."
(3a) Sometimes a well-placed pause is more powerful than a yell--especially in a musical like POTO where everything is meticulously paced and most of the audience probably thinks they know what to expect. I thought I knew!! Turns out I did not, JRox.
His hands. I'm bringing a claim against JRox's hands alone. They just kept...doing things that made me want to cry and/or die like (see points 6, 7, 8, and 9):
Touching Christine's face in PONR.
Wrapping his fingers around the apple like that.
The flickofthewrist during the title song.
Reaching for Christine during the ring return as if this is an Earl Carpenter throwback, I am GUTTED.
The whole first lair. The whole thing.
Resting his cheek against Christine's head during the embrace between kisses like he's being soothed/mothered.
The general thoughtfulness of his interpretation. Props to him for maturing into this role the way he has, it's all so assured now! He really "gets" it, but I'm just emotionally damaged by it.
I issue a public apology for my completely private judgments of you JRox. But you will still be served papers.