“Still, if there’s any Book Of Mormon Boy folks will be talking about long after curtain call, it’s scene stealer extraordinaire Brown’s ever so huggable Elder Cunningham, whose irrepressible spirit combined with the goofiest of grins, frequent hysterical bursts of laughter, and some of the best pipes in town earn him deserved cheers.”
-Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Hidden behind chunky, black-framed glasses, Jordan Matthew Brown adopts a pinched, dorky character voice, but he’s got power-pipes too, and he’s a gifted comedian.”
-Daryl H. Miller
“Brown, with a toothy grin that evokes the vaudeville comedian Phil Silvers, could easily slip into Silver's famous character of Sgt Bilko, with his lovable but nefarious schemes.”
-Jonas Schwartz-Owen, BroadwayWorld LA
Jordan Matthew Brown’s interpretation of Elder Cunningham lent the character new heights – he’s a terrific body comic. Who are his mentors? I’d like to know. He’s done them damn proud.
-R. Daniel Foster, Cultural Daily
Elder Cunningham is played by the comedic genius Jordan Matthew Brown. Brown is just absolutely everything you could ask for in an Elder Cunningham. No fear, no hesitation. He puts it all on the line, and the audience absolutely falls in love with him. His performance of “Man Up” is more than anyone could ask for in a comedy of this caliber.
-Buffalo Theatre Guide
“Elder Cunningham, played by Jordan Matthew Brown…steals many of the laughs but also many of the poignant moments.”
-Craig Spychalla, The Daily Union
“This is one talented kid who has a totally joyous time playing the comic role!”
-Roy Berko, BroadwayWorld Cleveland
Jordan Matthew Brown…is the quintessential foil to Elder Price. His comic timing and reactions are impeccable. He is unabashed, shameless, and impossible to see in any other way than as this character. His awkwardness only creates for laughs (without ever being so awkward that the audience becomes uncomfortable). The companionship is refreshing – a true joy to watch.
-Jason Hagey and Alisha Hagey, Front Row Reviewers
Jordan Matthew Brown is equally magnetizing as Elder Cunningham. He masters every single movement from holding up his ill-fitting pants to being sullen from a broken heart. Brown is a true pleasure to watch and creates a character you root for.
-Michael Woods, Dayton Loacal
Meanwhile Jordan Matthew Brown as Elder Cunningham is the perfect antithesis to everything Price is- short, awkward and graceless- in other words, perfect for the role. Brown has a constant air of spontaneity that makes him both endearing and amusingly annoying.
-Michael Rabice, BroadwayWorld Buffalo
Jordan Matthew Brown stands out for making the nerdy, bullying, obsessed William Barfée, forever frustrated by people failing to pronounce the accent aigu in his last name. Brown transforms seamlessly from irredeemable brat to guy you root for and back in ways that enhance and enrich Sheinkin’s script.
-Neal Zoren, PrincetonInfo
This is an exceptional cast…Another example is Jordan Matthew Brown as William Barfée—that’s Bar-FAY not Barf, as he constantly reminds deaf ears. William is physically and socially awkward but a whiz at spelling…Brown’s dance moves using that magic foot are a wonder to behold, and his performance in total is hilarious and ultimately endearing.
-Charles Paolino, New Jersey Stage
Mere words cannot convey the joyousness of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee…The cast is uniformly excellent in their roles. Cummings, Lin, Pignalosa, Brown, Yu, and Coogan are believable and human middle-schoolers…Jordan Matthew Brown as William Barfée [is] a conglomeration of quirks and physical ailments.
-Allen Neuner, Out In Jersey
It's the most fun you'll ever have going to the theatre!…The outstanding cast of thespians delivers wonderful portrayals of their roles.
-Marina Kennedy, BroadwayWorld
Jordan Matthew Brown's sweetly innocent Jack…provided highlights in a warm and enjoyable production brimming with talent.
-Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld
“As the slow-witted Jack who sells his friend-and-cow, Milky White, for magic beans, Jordan Matthew Brown struck the right notes.”
-Theater Pizzazz