Episode 1 - Fiyero Time: Backstage at WICKED with Jonah Platt

[@nicki446]

Can the Platt family just stop being so talented? They're making the rest of us look bad.

[@pershingplayhouse6867]

Nicole S No

[@alexsummerscrane1522]

I know, right?!!

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@alexisericson241]

@@derekllewellyn6663 Godzilla tried to read this and died

[@offbrandhandymanny]

@@derekllewellyn6663 i think i had a stoke reading this

[@kellygillan7704]

whenever i watch these i get anxiety that theyre gonna miss their cue

[@DHernandez5]

Kelly Jo Gillan SAAAAAME

[@Niqhtmusic]

Kelly Jo Gillan XD really?

[@sylviab8482]

Yes SAME

[@leilagrace_]

same here

[@sxticgaming1887]

Same lll

[@lilyargent8674]

A missed opportunity, the clog shoulda been called vlogging through life

[@rickym242]

*vlog

[@clarabrooklyn9625]

"so I'll see u guys back here in a little bit-" *BAAAAAAALLLLLGOOOOOOOWWN*

[@hunter8749]

I feel like when Wicked took over the Gershwin Theatre, they added a few shelves, a mirror and a vanity to an old janitor closet and said, "Boom!, Introducing the Fiyero dressing room!" His dressing room looks so small and old compared to the others.

[@zackisgreasy4503]

Just kind of assumed that maybe it's because Glenda and especially Elphaba have extensive makeup and huge costumes and Fiyero probably doesn't need as much room tbh

[@CaseyBlizzard]

and I'm betting they weren't about to stick legends like Joel Grey or Carole Shelley in that room.

[@derekllewellyn6663]

Glnda in darss room she here her

[@IWillBeHers]

It's so comforting to see the old sound/hair/makeup people from Think Pink and Fly Girl (Mary Kay, Craig, Josh the Sound Guy...).

[@kcorona7715]

YAY A NEW WICKED SERIES AND FINALLY A VLOGGING FIYERO

[@henryleeactorsinger]

The first Wicked blog was by Andy Karl, who was Fiyero at the time! I remember watching it all those years ago.

[@aaronford2184]

Andy Karl has had one a few years ago called "Oz Blog"

[@ohitsmarinaaa]

"change out of my dance belt...which i'm gonna let you google..." LOL

[@joanna7350]

lmfao! when i did google the dance belt, i busted up laughing.

[@gabbycostanza9569]

ohitsmarinaaa MY EYESS

[@Allie-rs8yk]

Melissa Smith me tooooooooo lol 😂

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

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[@emmaj8337]

Goes on the list of things that are forever in my search history

[@osnapitzjared]

i remember seeing Jonah in Wicked around 2 months after this was posted, and as i'm re-watching this series, I remember it was the start of the second act, during Thank Goodness, when Fiyero and Glinda share a scene where they talk about Elphaba on the clock gear on stage right, Jonah totally fell onto the platform, and I (who was right next to the last seat in the second row) just remember gasping and him looking at me smiling like "aw shit"

[@luigilove254]

You're lucky lol

[@alexandraodoherty5544]

I love that on broadway there’s always some type of connection (like Jonah is Bens brother . Ben worked with mike on DEH and Jonah worked with Kara on wicked and mike and Kara worked together on newsies.) also the platts are so freakin’ talented oh my lord. And Kara , she’s just something else 😍😍

[@beggers5]

Both Ben and Jonah Platt are just the most down to earth and humble individuals.

[@pingskiie]

Yay Wicked backstage!!! Also so happy to see Rachel Tucker, I still can't believe she's on Broadway!!

[@dbuckleytv]

When Rachel yells "who you calling a witch!" 😂😂😂

[@WeLoveElphie111]

I think if you listen carefully at 19:10, you can hear Rachel "it's meeeeeeeeeeeeeee" on stage!

[@sean_lucas_]

WeLoveElphie111 yeah, haha

[@littlesongbird7881]

She actually said like me

[@dylandelmonico3793]

I heard it

[@jameshiltonf]

Yay a new wicked series!

[@nathandiaz4847]

Same

[@CountryCowboy008]

+JustJames I literally SQUEALED when I read from a KZbin user that there is indeed a Fiyero vlog. Take note that I'm a 24 year-old country guy. Hahahahah

[@s.alt2388]

*watching this in 2020 and hears Kobe Bryant*

[@sylviab8482]

Yeah

[@finn5082]

who

[@aniyajohnson4729]

Yeo

[@wolfie3748]

"But do I make it work? Heck yes!"

[@analisapena3086]

*heck yes*

[@maybaby2013]

Ohhhhh my. I was having the worst day but this brings a smile to my face! Yessssssss

[@zoe_sella]

This is a show I 100% still want and need to see. It's on my bucket list of shows along with dear Evan hansen.

[@lalalalaaAa123]

Thank you for being so thorough! I loved that you took us EVERY step of the way through your day! :D

[@PolinaTsurikova]

I got to meet Jonah in New York a couple weeks ago. Literally the nicest human EVER. I have been waiting for this vid for a while.

[@kcorona7715]

Jonah Platt definitely qualifies for my favorite Fyerio!

[@kcorona7715]

Ugh autocorrect. Fiyero*

[@madisonkennedy5908]

+Kristiana Corona So true!!

[@animallover3676]

I saw him preform as Fiyero he was really good

[@animallover3676]

Also Kara was glinda

[@animallover3676]

+AnimalLover 367 and Rachel was the evil witch they were all amazing

[@GamingWithZoe]

Jonah Platt is amazing! I was watching a video with Ben Platt and the thing they told him to do was "describe these people in one word" and one was Jonah Platt and he goes "*Taps Heart* Brother." It was adorable 😊

[@MissMiffed]

Rachel's accent is so beautiful!

[@livhodgson3020]

I love how it she's literally everything!! Amazing vlog already!! I hope he does more than 8 weeks like Lesli Margherita did!

[@malinasanchez7583]

Yes!!!

[@Isaac-3]

Anyone else remember Craig from Lindsey's vlogs?

[@mommyland123]

Every time I see Craig on here or on Kara's blogs I say LOOK ITS CRAIGY like Lindsay did 😂😂😂

[@CountryCowboy008]

+Broadwaydancergirl Hahahahah exactly! I missed Kara, though. I hope she will have a Glinda takeover sometimes just like how Katie Rose did with Flygirl..

[@mommyland123]

YES!!! I would love that. I wish Granny could be in these but, she left Wicked. It was a sad day for all of us Countrycowboy08​

[@pmcgee6440]

Broadwaydancergirl q

[@phoenixbox-ben9197]

Alexandra K yes

[@disneymangamusic]

I saw this Jonah in Wicked a couples weeks ago and he was amazing!! So excited for the rest of the vlogs!!

[@danielleb8952]

Seriously my favorite backstage so far! He is so open and informative. I love it

[@ethannielson942]

Jonah, The Gershwin Theater was originally built starting in 1969, opened in 1972 and called the Uris and was where SWEENEY TODD opened with Len Cariou and Angela Lansbury in 1979. Did you know that when COCO was playing across the street at the Mark Hellinger Theater (now the Times Square Evangelical Church) Katharine Hepburn had a deal with the crew at the Uris to halt all construction noise at around 3:30 pm during Wednesday matinees because it interrupted her first act closing number. The Gershwin reminds me of an airport terminal for some reason and was much larger than I realized. You are a very talented guy by the way. God bless, Ethan Nielson

[@mmtittle]

YASSSS. I've wanted a Fiyero vlog FOREVER

[@hiraethsystem3001]

This is the first time I've ever been here to see the vlog as it happens, so after I finished I automatically looked for the next episode because I'm so used to binge-watching all eight episodes.

[@clarabrooklyn9625]

I'm SO happy that they still do these vlogs🙏🏼

[@theoneandonlyjordan1]

Ben Platt's brother?

[@sarahannemunson2687]

Indeed

[@CountryCowboy008]

+Jordan Caroe Awesome, right? Who's hotter, though?

[@sliceofbread6929]

and son of Marc Platt (the show's producer)

[@luisvasques6757]

Countrycowboy08 Ben Platt is my daddy :)

[@samanthagame389]

THE ONE PERSON THAT DISLIKED THIS IS MESSED UP. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

[@theycallmezeal]

Of all the warmups possible I was NOT expecting bbbbBBBBBBbbbbb bbbbb bbbbbbbb bbbbb bbbbbbbb

[@annachase1501]

+ZealDaan At least he shows his warmups, I love seeing that part of broadway vlogs, most everyone just says 'I just did my warmps and now...'

[@spacephish]

+Lisa Zurek Also a little breath control! You can't make a proper bbbbbb sound if you're sucking wind.

[@addytraylor1436]

That was the exact day I saw Wicked for the first time... I actually got march in NYC for veterans day and then we went to see Wicked. It was so cool because I come from a really small town. So just to be in New York City and seeing Wicked was surreal.

[@benjamincollins8559]

The only musicals I've seen on repeat are beauty and the beast and wicked, this is because I feel dedicated to musical theater. As a surprise for Christmas in 2018 I got the original script with Kristin chenoweth signature, Kristin is my broadway crush. This gift meant a lot to me

[@actress5256]

Wowowowow the writing thing is so cool! The giver is one of my favorite books and Sarah ruhl is my favorite playwright that sounds like an amazing group and I will be anticipating this for years

[@kloeb3618]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO! I'm not gonna lie, I was completely fangirling the whole time watching this video because I saw Wicked in October and I absolutely loved all the people in it! Haha but of course this starts right after I see it.. just my luck :) Can't wait for more videos!

[@madisonkennedy5908]

I love Wicked and also love Jonah Platt!!!!! He's adorable

[@doerayme28]

Anyone here in 2020 after Kobe died and when you heard his name got sad 😢 😔

[@robertjackson519]

Very interesting 😍❤️👍❗️

[@slazzle505]

me :(

[@CountryCowboy008]

YAY! Sweet Oz!! I've been waiting for a Fiyero Vlog! And here it is!!! Whooo!! ...though I miss Derek Klena.. :'(

[@katiehelms8903]

I loved Derek

[@SprinklesPupMakeup]

OMG I would LOVE to see The Giver as a musical- it is my ALL TIME favorite book!!!!!!!!!!

[@14halie24]

This is such a wonderful update for the wicked cast since its been a bit since Fly Girl

[@brokegirlsjackman]

who else loves wicked?

[@itzacastillo1357]

More Wicked please!! It's amazing... The best. Hello from Mexico!!

[@bolindai9327]

Waited so long for another Broadway.com Wicked vlog!!! Especially now that Ship Happens and Vlog of Purple Summer have finished!

[@epicmaddie]

YESSS A NEW WICKED SERIES!!! So excited!!

[@Wolf-dw1xc]

YES! WICKED IS BACK!!!

[@HeadlessSongstress]

I can't even get ready in 30 minutes to go to the movies.... They're so relaxed and professional half hour before the show.

[@rinar0se]

OMG!! SARAH RUHL!! THE GIVER!! I LOVE THAT BOOK SO MUCH!! I can't wait to see the final product.

[@walnutprophecy4358]

having The Giver as a musical sounds interesting. it's not a book you'd expect to be musical material. so im intrigued to see what you'll do with it :)

[@baileybieganek2446]

RACHEL WAS MY FIRST ELPHABA IN LONDON IM FREAKING OUT!!!! Didn't know she was on Broadway!!!!!!

[@leannehaddock6254]

I met him and he was amazing!!!!

[@BasicallyBri123]

Really excited for this series!!!

[@l.e.birdhouse5410]

Oh my goodness I've been waiting for this video!

[@Lara-sr7jr]

yeay finally, i waited so long for this. I can't belive you sing to the german songs because I'm from Germany😊😍

[@peace4111]

OMG THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!

[@dbuckleytv]

"Who you calling a witch?!" I love Racheal Tucker. 🤣

[@adoor2194]

“Then we put a pin in it” “BUT WHY”

[@heidiedana]

I've been waiting so long for this!!! 😻💚💚💚💚💚

[@seizetheday8402]

He's a writer and an actor!? Holy, those are my two dreams jobs

[@hollyredding1816]

At certain angles when talking to Rachel tucker at about 8:30 , he looks just a bit like Aaron Tveit. And I love Aaron tveit. So... 💚💚

[@maybaby2013]

I just googled dance belt. Hahaha ok that makes more sense now...

[@thomasezzy]

YES! another Wicked series!

[@yeehaw3309]

This is something I never knew I needed

[@emmahosey5664]

I just went today! You were amazing!! Bravo

[@EvaNicole]

CAN THE PLATT FAMILY STOP BEING SO TALENTED OH MY GOD

[@rebeccalucysmith904]

Yaaaaasssss! More Wicked Backstage! 😆

[@astrowiz3544]

I was just looking at the thumbnail and thinking it looked a lot like Ben Platt and then WHAT DO YOU KNOW, ITS HIS BRO!

[@Athespian128]

Ok Broadway.com where is Anthony Ramos' Hamilton vlog though...

[@Yaiguess]

Or Phillipa Soo!

[@kasey_l]

right now Leslie Odom Jr. is doing episodes. its called 'Aaron Burr, Sir'

[@jordanoulela8103]

This has really inspired me to pursue my own Broadway dream! Keep up the good work!

[@tenillen4191]

YES, YES and YES! Love these vlogs!!!

[@Sara-sk7jj]

The giver is my favourite book - maybe we'll be on Broadway together (:

[@Grace-E-21]

OMG! Sarah Ruhl is working with you on a Giver musical! That's amazing!!!!

[@PhoenixJohnson29]

YAAAAS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LONG TIME

[@aliterarylion]

I love it when the vloggers are silly. It doesn't hurt that he's brothers with the very talented Ben Platt either.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

1:25 I wonder who that little voice saying, "Lookit!" is. 3:10 It makes me laugh seeing the packaging for the standard "Wizard of Oz" Scarecrow costume and also that Jonah has a Scarecrow Barbie doll among his other Scarecrow-related stuff. Last year, I saw a license plate that said, FIEERO. It's amazing how he goes through six costume changes (but we only saw 5, cause he didn't present himself in his Scarecrow costume).

[@OliviaFriedhoff]

It is so funny you just uploaded because I just went to wicked in London which was amazing thank you

[@TheFrizz516]

OMG! I'm also a writer! 10th grade, creative writing student! A few of my scripts have placed in national contests! I liked Jonah before, but I LOVE him now!

[@ThemedNumber02]

I don't understand how you can have children and like every single one of them are blessed with amazing voices and I'm born with a squid voice?

[@zachcooper8622]

Who watching this in 2020 R.I.P Kobe Bryant

[@isabellk.3114]

He listened to the German version of ''As long as your mine''. :D Pretty awesome! I hope it was the one with Willemijn Verkaik. :D

[@MABACTS]

Loved it! I also spent 10mins researching dance belts... 😂👍🏾

[@trippsayswhat]

OMG IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS

[@snackdragonn]

definitely thought for a whole moment that his dream role was being an owl

[@annachase1501]

I

[@emiliah3830]

I literally just saw him this Saturday!

[@everettdixon8055]

I go hunting for this performance every now and then. It's elusive. 😭

[@cardinalcardisun7666]

Not matter what suit he’s wearing I always love his shoes

[@kerahbundy5705]

"I thought that was a self portrait." No Jonah, she's not Ivy Robinson. You're not Jason McConnell anymore.

[@violetta7853]

Kara is so beautiful omg!

[@AnniesAttractionAcademy]

I laughed so hard when he said "I'm gonna get into my dance belt, which I'm gonna let you Google."

[@shadowsinwinter]

even though from audios I knew it was coming I still jumped when Kara shrieked "BALL GOWN!!"

[@deanhehe1146]

I've saw ratchel live inlondon SHE WAS AMAZING

[@queenofrandomthings4920]

OMG!!!!! When I saw Rachel, I nearly died!!! 😍

[@kmasucci]

I kinda want a Lion King vlog!

[@enjolidesiree6804]

SAME!

[@hamiltonlover3429]

im so proud that rachel comes from the same place taht i do (ireland) shes my idol.

[@lilyargent8674]

“I’ll get outta my dance belt, which I’m gonna let you google” Hahahaha