Episode 2 - Fiyero Time: Backstage at WICKED with Jonah Platt

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Jonah Platt celebrates his birthday backstage at WICKED and hangs out with co-star Robin de Jesus.

[@ashtoneva4926]

That moment when you can't pay attention to jonah and robin because defying gravity is playing in the background. love this vlog!

[@analulopez3066]

hahaha omg, same! couldnt focus bc of defying gravity scene

[@oliviacastro4952]

I literally didn't even listen I just jammed to defying gravity

[@ashtoneva4926]

He might need to rethink the spot to do questions lol. For our sanity at least :) I love fiyero time but I love DG even more.

[@BasicallyBri123]

Yess!!! I was just about to comment the same exact thing!

[@princessjones8112]

Yeees!!!XD

[@pintochic]

Nothing like a bunch of theatre people singing Happy Birthday to make everyone else feel like shit when they sing it...

[@alexisericson241]

They're so in tune!

[@juliamarie6385]

Hearing Defying Gravity in the background of the q&a was absolutely magical

[@lewijenkins5293]

Totally true hah

[@broadwaybrook2319]

@@lewijenkins5293 I couldn't decide whether I wanted to listen to the Q&A or listen to "Defying Gravity" in the background.

[@Athespian128]

UGH WANNA BE ON BROADWAY SO BAD. You can tell they have so much fun backstage and onstage 😭

[@lewijenkins5293]

Im a stage actor but not on bradway

[@gracewood9332]

@@lewijenkins5293 that's sooo cool

[@chaerinsistas1935]

@@lewijenkins5293 Omg sounds super!!!

[@psychorene9800]

never have I ever heard the "happy birthday" song sung so beautifully!

[@isaachartsell3574]

Right 😅***

[@shadowsinwinter]

Rachel's accent tho. It's kinda adorable xD

[@SmilingSas]

Happy birthday :) Only on broadway will you get a birthday song sung to you so clean. Compared to this my family sounds like a group of dying goats.

[@smartkid2600]

hahaha true

[@lewijenkins5293]

Rude

[@ameliepreece8018]

@@lewijenkins5293 Why?

[@jakeprice4180]

Theatre people singing happy birthday will forever be my favorite thing. All the harmonizing 😭

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Yeah, Broadway people singing "Happy Birthday" is a totally different story than what you're used to.

[@kerahbundy5705]

What I'm wondering, is how they get Boq into the Tin Man outfit so quickly? Like I know his outfit is already grey, but they have to make his hair and face grey in like 20 seconds.

[@evanduggins4641]

they have an actor in the makeup in the left side of the wardrobe so when elphaba wheels boq around, they switch places and the lines are lip synced by the tin man character for the scene

[@lewijenkins5293]

Another actor already has the make up on and switches with the real boq then after in the finale the real boq would come out

[@cadej95]

Rachel's riffs during the DG playing in the background during the question part sound PERFECT!!!!!!

[@oliviaellen97]

I opened my mouth when he fed me the cake

[@MABACTS]

Same.

[@melissanodding2032]

Me too! 😂😂😂

[@melaniegarcia3158]

Was anyone else trying to listen to the performance going on in the background during the Q&A?

[@leannehaddock6254]

I would've paid big money just to see the as long as you're mine scene!!!

[@kloeb3618]

That was the most beautiful birthday song ever! And idk why but I find it so interesting that they're just sitting doing an episode of fiyero time while Defying Gravity is on in the background, I wouldn't be able to fucos haha

[@maciegoodspeed4097]

the harmonies!

[@lewijenkins5293]

They proberbly get used to it

[@annaelizabeth5536]

IF SO COMMA

[@maggiehall3471]

But what did Rachel do during ALAYM

[@chriswill8837]

I think I was the only one crying at curtain call.... Don't judge me... One day I will be on that stage. Or any broadway stage for that matter. Ps. Love the vlogs

[@IWillBeHers]

+Chris Will oh, no! I always get teary-eyed watching curtain calls, especially on someone's last performance.

[@mmtittle]

+Chris Will I'm sure you will! i actually got to be on that stage last night after i saw the show because apparently my aunt has an in with a swing in the show. It was amazing. Unlike anything i can imagine. One regret is i was too speechless to sing or even talk so i didn't get to sing on a broadway stage. but one day i'll hopefully return and get to sing every night :)

[@ronnyebner5495]

+ Chris Will Curtain calls are pure magic. I would also love to be on Broadway one day.... I did get to be on the stage in Habima theater during a tour. It was amazing!

[@CountryCowboy008]

+Chris Will I hope so! Please, theater god, let Chris and me be on a Broadway stage!! Hahaha

[@chriswill8837]

Countrycowboy08 please theater god! We beg of thee!! I hope we all succeed and will see each other on the great white way!🙌🙌

[@OfficialLexieI]

ROBIN!! throwback to IN THE HEIGHTS

[@meganlazaga8612]

Distracted bc I hear defying gravity in the background. Omg the chills

[@flamingmeatloaf27]

Robin de Jesus is a perfect human.

[@smartkid2600]

true

[@alice3581]

The truth is out

[@lpsallycat9600]

I wonder if Rachel gave him hi special kiss😙

[@JarrettSelf]

I love when a room full of theatre people sing happy birthday lol

[@MaxxStephen]

OMG Rachels riff at 10:00 .... deceased

[@sophersaucer7666]

“Don’t tell your fiancé” (he doesn’t know they’re getting married bad Elphaba)

[@BrunchStore]

Loved hearing Defying Gravity in the background on this.

[@silviamayo2993]

Feeling the Foq this episode

[@abialston8476]

defying gravity in the background is one of the best things ever

[@mcmraw]

Jonah is reallly Handsome,,, the Platt bros are certainly not suffering from the lack of body hair... #hairybros #chesthairishot

[@sapphael.]

Ugh I love the curtain call music, makes me so happy!!

[@isaachartsell3574]

𝚂𝚊𝚖𝚎**

[@isabelladippel9649]

“But it gets better” Robin honey do you know the plot

[@MABACTS]

Love this vlog! Happy Belated Birthday, Jonah!

[@pauloangelico4972]

+Michael Anthony Butler Me too! We can feel the magic of Broadway!

[@LeydiMorales]

LOOOOOOOOOOK, IT'S SONNY!

[@Dan-pv7cu]

OMG rachel!😍💚

[@Rhi.Andr27]

Take a shot everytime he thanks someone then does a camera swivel

[@genner-vincenthodgson5177]

Everyone is talking about Defying Gravity, but can we acknowledge the being of No Good Deed?! It's my favorite out of all the Wicked songs.

[@katiebell721]

I just realized this was the cast that was performing when I went to go see it. Btw it was amazing and the first broadway show I saw on broadway

[@violetta7853]

Can we have more Kara pleaseee?? love the vlog :)

[@Yahiko25]

Just love Rachel's "too long I've been afraid of"... in the background.

[@katiepavy-miller2849]

I'm just listening to Rachel in the background LOL☺

[@nicolastong2648]

Jonah Platt is HOT!!! Happy Birthday!

[@iambroadwaytrash412]

I know this is probably common knowledge but is Jonah related to Ben Platt?

[@Livelovelaugh5674]

they're brothers! :)

[@leannehaddock6254]

I love it when he thanks his relatives

[@rocknroll20024]

I am the only one who sings with Norbert at the being of the video

[@alexl2761]

guilty of that 😂

[@monicalower1763]

Still remember Kara Lindsay in Newsies! Miss that show- but love her as Glinda- and love this vlog

[@carsonlovestheatre2332]

He had chills, were they multiplying?

[@jackcohenour4670]

Lets just take a tally: Wicked Vlogs- 4 (Oz blog, Fly Girl, Think Pink, and this.) Vlogs for all Disney shows combined- 2 (King of New York for Newsies and I dream of Genie for Aladdin.) Why haven't they done one for Lion King!!

[@jennawalmer4404]

i cried during the bows when i saw the show in person and i cried watching it on youtube. it makes me so emotional.

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

"dairy-free and gluten-free" Is it flavor-free too? yikes

[@kateemilyfowler2605]

I've actually eaten gluten and dairy free stuff before, it's not as bad as you think!

[@SlowxParentsCrossing]

+Kate Fowler I'll just stick to the unhealthy version lol

[@HomeOfAFangirl]

+SlowxParentsCrossing if he or anyone around him who might eat it is coeliac and/or lactose intolerant, they kinda don't have a choice. Might just be to be healthy though

[@IzzyQ8638]

I used to be dairy,gluten, sugar and fruit free but now it is just gluten

[@emikos700]

They can’t have dairy bc dairy stuff can give you more mucus and congestion, them having to do 8 shows a week- dairy is a big nono😂

[@stephanieclark3591]

Got chills just watching the bows...

[@musicalaudios549]

That sounded like a really good defying gravity!!!!

[@RazorRevenge]

I know this is like 5 years old but I’m curious as to how actors and their significant other feels seeing them kiss other people in shows.

[@liafeistl3196]

Having happy birthday sung for you by people who can actually sing

[@veronicaerickson6146]

Now THATS how theatre people sing Happy Birthday!! XD one of the best parts of theatre fellowship is the awesome singing and harmonizing to "happy birthday" XD

[@soccer4231]

I love Rachel's voice

[@rachaelm7494]

Rachel tucker is a belfast girl I'm from belfast so happy someone from belfast is part of this massive musical it's my dream to be like her xx

[@mp95225]

The voice over before the overture plays saying to take a moment to unwrap any candy @4:55 :'D Omg I nearly died! That's the best!!! hahaha

[@taylorthatwriter6865]

I stopped listening when I started listening to Defying Gravity... *sheepish grin*

[@OrangeSmoothify]

I couldn't focus because Defying Gravity is in the background 😂

[@andrewtarrmusic]

Most on key Happy Birthday EVER!!!!

[@Onyx421]

If you need help finding the Defying gravity part it at it's strongest around 9:30-10:13 you still have to listen though 😉

[@oliviacastro4952]

Best performance of happy birthday ever

[@audreykorba7660]

also 4:50, this is what you get when two actors are actually comfortable together, and it shows

[@crazyguy98456978]

That growl mid "Me" from Rachel!!

[@emilyt1070]

8:23 defying gravity in the background 😂

[@jamiedeebradley]

I just saw wicked for the first time today. I love musical theatre, and this makes me so happy

[@orangenwildvlogs6796]

VbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbjjbbI was on it for that I love you we have time love you will

[@LaurenOrion]

did Robin play Sonny in ITH?

[@LaurenOrion]

because he sounds and looks like it but I'm not sure

[@LucanWilliams]

Great vlog! Jonah, can you ask the people there when will Wicked come to South Africa? We are dying for a SA production!

[@Baruka88]

oh she puerto rican!!!

[@jameshiltonf]

Happy Birthday Jonah! Seems like so much fun backstage!

[@brokegirlsjackman]

is it just me or is fiyero hot?

[@toriphillips7045]

I would LOVE to have people sing "Happy Birthday" to me like they just did!

[@RukayaCesar]

I mean wow, that Defying Gravity! Wicked definitely has one of the best curtain calls too.

[@orangenwildvlogs6796]

BbbbbbbbbbbbbbHello how much is gone flat

[@teeniebeenie8774]

love him....whts he done lately?

[@ethannielson942]

Jonah, When I first watched this yesterday I couldn’t get over how much you look like Ben Platt only to do some research and realize he is your brother and your Dad is the film and stage producer Marc Platt. What an amazing and talented family you have. You are a very talented guy. I saw WICKED a week after Idina had won the Tony at the Gershwin. Literally it was the 7pm Sunday performance and the day of the Puerto Rican Parade. Kristen Chenoweth, Norbert Leo Butz and Joel Grey were all out sick. And Idina was taken out of the show at intermission due to illness and was replaced by Eden Espinoza . It was definitely a strange performance. I later saw the show in Los Angeles with Eden and Megan Hilty and it was unbelievable. They both made the show uniquely their own. A friend of mine Carole Shelley was the only original cast member that actually made it through the New York performance that night. I think they all had gotten ill at some Thai restaurant in the Village, but don’t quote me cause I’m not sure. God bless and belated Happy Birthday! Ethan Nielson P. S. I was an actor in L.A. for many years and came to realize that in losing the role of Conrad Jarrett in the film ORDINARY PEOPLE my career wasn’t going to go as planned. But I suppose there are unforeseen reasons for everything. www.ethansfilmreviews.com

[@danielmorrison2376]

I loved the md giving a wee wave at the end

[@M16S15]

Can Rachel please do that riff?

[@MaiaMatiIda]

Rachel 💜💜

[@MissPerriwinkle]

congrats on all ur success !!!!!

[@ingvildkvakestad]

I am taking A year Of theather knowlegde before I go to university

[@dinobobbie]

loooove this vlog🥺😍💚💚💚

[@broadwaybrook2319]

It's cool that Robin de Jesus was Boq and that Mandy Gonzalez was Elphaba because they were also in "In the Heights" together: Mandy Gonzalez was Nina and he was Sonny. I like how at 12:00, Madame Morrible is dancing (don't know the actress's name).

[@Canyoufindthepresidents]

4:38 I LOVEEEEEE HEARING THE OPENING ANNOUCMENT AND THEN THE ORCHRESTRA STARTS PLAYING NO ONE MOURNS! HOLY CRAP. THAT IS THE TIME FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE!!

[@hamiltonlover3429]

i love robin so much!

[@michrp]

Christine Dwyer!!!!! ❤❤

[@jasonkingsley9134]

I do have a million dollar question for you Fyiero, it’s that your real name & in the second act of the show you became someone else, the Scarecrow . How did you get inspired to act that part ? Did you actually read the story of the Wizard of Oz or saw the movie ?

[@AlizaRashidAlizarashid7]

I Love the Go winky it’s your Birthday song hahahaha 0:33

[@BroadcastCupcake]

When the happy birthday song is amazing :')

[@emmahallman4290]

1:32 is that ginna claire mason?!?

[@Chris-ou5sd]

the new professor is from Jesse

[@leahrogers3443]

sounds a bit like Owen Wilson

[@gracepeterson9931]

"but you were in CAMP" bahahhahaha

[@praestant8]

Robin is so cute!

[@jchamp_7]

When u realize he’s been platts brother

[@AlizaRashidAlizarashid7]

Birthday song People!!! 1:27

[@financemanager1]

10:48 Im crying!

[@audreykorba7660]

10:47, RACHELS GROWL😭

[@lov2proforme]

Fiyero time is the new highlight of my week!❤️

[@Kuromi949]

Happy birthday Jonah 🎉🎉🎉🎉