Episode 2: Face Off - Backstage at THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with Ben Crawford

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA star Ben Crawford reveals what it takes to transform into character.

[@TarynM716]

Ben is so beautifully chaotic. It’s so weird to think that he plays the dark, brooding Phantom.

[@perhapsismpodcast]

When you have to play such dark character being brighter as a person keeps you even

[@shnurffle2357]

i love how chaotic broadway actors are

[@Fireinherveinzz]

They’re just giant theater kids

[@edenhoondia9932]

He’s so chaotic oh god I love it

[@karlakatibah]

Ben gives off such CHAOTIC GOOD energy omg

[@brrr1315]

Important things I learned from this video: 1. Ben can make very cool noises with his mouth 2. Jesus Christ played the Phantom on Broadway

[@Sirix2004]

I love your profile picture😂

[@brrr1315]

Thanks! I’m pretty sure it’s John Owen-Jones 😂

[@b.d6642]

3. Poop salads suck

[@christinedubois5954]

So, before The Pandemic broke out, a poop salad played The Angel of Music. Very funny, Ben.

[@saranotsarah]

hello I would like 400 more episodes of this

[@christinedaae5899]

Yeah! I would too!

[@bebefry-younge345]

That robot kitty bit 😂. Let this be a Leslie situation where it keeps gping after 8 weeks

[@biologynerd3]

I've just realized that I keep a mental list of reasons why I can't ever be on broadway. Now crossing "I bite my nails" off of that list.

[@christinedaae5899]

I bite my nails, also. I am currently in the process of kicking the habit for good!

[@sophiebelkin5953]

I just saw him as the phantom on Saturday and he was incredible

[@immaSwift]

I saw POTO 8/31/19 after my mom had to drag me there because I just “didn’t get it”...lost my dang mind after the first couple of minutes. Needless to say we had to see you again 9/1/19, the next day!! There was no question about it. You blew me out of the water and I’m a definitely a huge Phan! This series is what I looked for after I saw the show, but patience is a virtue and it’s sooo worth it, keep it up, Ben!

[@stevie727]

1:23 I had no idea I needed to hear that but it made my day lol “meow meow” haha

[@JSRRADIO]

Just saw him as phantom and I can't believe he's like this yet during his show he was so powerful!

[@christinedaae5899]

I absolutely love Ben Crawford's The Phantom of the Opera! He's so funny! And yet, he is so handsome as Erik, aka, The Phantom!

[@Equus21]

I just watched Ben as the Phantom...he truly is an amazing actor. IRL he seems so cool and fun. As the Phantom he truly transforms.

[@christinedaae7323]

Oh, Ben! You don’t look intimidating as The Phantom! You look magnificent as The Phantom! I love you, my Angel of Music!

[@laurestry]

i love his evil laugh so much what the heck

[@paulpark9959]

I'm coming to watch your show two weeks from now!! I am so excited! It's going to be my first broadway show

[@madison8355]

Paul Park ooh! I never saw Ben, I saw Laird but he’s really good

[@dave19cat]

Andrew Nelson, you already dealt with a poop salad before-his name was James Barbour.

[@marianaayala8958]

I love how goofy he is!😂😂😂

[@RetroMinnie87]

This is hilarious. Why did it take me so long to finally watch this vlog?!

[@ciwi1812]

Okay I love Ben with my whole heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@71579musiclover]

OMG he looks so awesome as the Phantom!

[@nickmyatt9007]

I liked the video less then a minute in just cuz of the random sounds 😂😭😂

[@katierandom2160]

Ben you are cray and I love you !

[@ivey5587]

Male version of our precious Sierra, infectious humor and awesome performance ....

[@angelarojas1529]

“AGAIN!!!” 😂

[@albeefinejr518]

Saw Ben tonight and he was fantastic! =) Welcome back!

[@mattnelson8726]

I love everything about Ben! Extremely funny

[@rickym242]

I saw the show at the end of December in Chicago and LOVED IT! It was really good and I wish I can see the Broadway show!

[@amissingpiece8171]

This is awesome! I love how funny this is.

[@orianamandi]

Ok, Ben should totally make a channel of his own, become a vlogger😍😍💎💎💎💎💎👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@annmarieknapp]

Ben you slay me. Saw you in December last year (2019). Damn you guys were good. You are so funny and humble, I really wish I had been able to meet you. Dad and I loved the show. So you can sing man!!! Just incredible. But, I love how funny and humble you are. And that you are a bit of a smart ass and cheeky actually just makes my day!!!

[@soapie1285]

This is the best thing of 2020 so far

[@ashlyn181]

I LOVE these vlogs so much!!! I was cracking up the whole time!! 🤣😂

[@rickym242]

I love his evil laugh!!

[@laciegross5386]

Again. I’m here for this.

[@ShamrockSake]

Perfect personality!

[@chilaluckkonkankit6342]

I love this!

[@jacobbrown4591]

love this so much

[@jeahavvalentin980]

Excellent show

[@darioshame]

This dude is freakin nuts 👍🏼

[@katyburrows1079]

This is so cool ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackieeeac]

I know it’s only episode 2 but I already don’t want it to end 😭

[@lexilevy1424]

I love this

[@bluefairiedust]

LOVE❤️LOVE❤️LOVE!!!!

[@PatrickKCompton]

Lol! Ben, you goofball! Love you brother!

[@jaked2403]

What did I just watch 😂

[@serahblair2374]

HAVENT WATCHED IT YET CAUSE IM IN CLASS BUT I CANT WAIT

[@thespianatheart]

Ben is honestly such a mood

[@emilytolman46]

You seem awesome!!!

[@theaternerd4885]

I just love seeing how broadway actors and actors in general are off stage or camera when they aren’t playing a character!

[@beestapz]

he's so chaotic can we make him an honorary gen z

[@thinmints4life]

Honestly I accept Ben as a honorary Gen Z

[@giovannitv5620]

He's got a Ledger's Joker vibe in him

[@priscillachapkylo934]

You sir greatest humor no wonder how choose performance Arts.

[@RebeccaBane]

He is so weird and I LOVE IT!!!!

[@diletha5976]

💙💚💛🧡❤️💜🖤enjoying during 😷.

[@ldpadventures833]

gooness grashis ben croford is soooo funny LOL

[@ceebee2]

I remember Miss Thelma from Daae Days when she was doing Norm’s makeup...she seems much more outgoing now!!

[@siewbergeron8014]

Ben Crawford is showing off his Costume and interviewing his Desser

[@angeliru]

Can someone explain why Ben is so awesome 😘💕💕💕

[@laurastanish8610]

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[@Y11Anastasia]

♥️

[@b.d6642]

"i was doing it last night to myself" -ben Crawford

[@christinedaae7323]

I bite my Fingernails, too, my Phantom!

[@christinedaae5899]

You get that Dresser who dresses Raoul! Get him, Erik!

[@shaynabarkan3940]

1:02 I figured out how to do that when I was 4

[@samuelfuster6635]

If there was a Batman musical, Ramin is Bruce Wayne/Batman, Colm would be Alfred and Ben Crawford would be the joker. Phantom reunion!

[@VladDraculaIII]

If I was cast as the Phantom, the makeup department would HATE me. Im prone to sweating to death.

[@tobealostwanderer]

0,48 trap air between your cheeks and slowly make a smiley face

[@dorissaclaire]

This is absolutely me if anyone ever let me near a bway stage

[@Annesglitter]

No hate, I just wanna know why they always use the entre’acte?

[@annelauber3016]

Ben Crawford, have you ever worked with a Christine Daae who shaves her head?

[@clarizamae09]

I demand Meghan Picerno appear in the next vlog

[@bekahburgoon1554]

yes pleeeease

[@christinedaae5899]

How did Ben Crawford instantly change into his white shirt, just by snapping his fingers like that?

[@zipzapzop6519]

Whose more chaotic: Ben C or Eva N?

[@clarizamae09]

Definitely Eva, hands down 😂😂

[@leahmoore6820]

Yay dressers!

[@siewbergeron8014]

Not all phantoms are broods some woman get the understudy Phantom on board

[@VladDraculaIII]

Phantom is such a diva irl lol

[@christinedaae7323]

I don’t think that Ben Crawford is a poop Salad. I think Raoul is the poop Salad! He’s the worst in The Show!

[@JemLeavitt]

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