Dear Evan Hansen | 2017 Tony Awards

[@MatthewACherry]

One of those songs you listen to 100 times in a row when you first hear it.

[@sunnyblue7800]

If you know the backstory it hits even more! #didyoufallordidyouletgo

[@RowanWiccae]

@@sunnyblue7800 what's the backstory?

[@sunnyblue7800]

@@RowanWiccae basically the whole tree thing is a major theme throughout the whole plot. "When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around, do you ever really crash or even make a sound" is hitting deep because what was made fun of and taken lightly at the beginning of the play (him breaking his arm because he fell out of a tree) becomes more serious when we learn that Evan didnt fall, he let go and tried to ki** himself. (Side note: which is why for forever is even more beautiful, because he makes up this whole story about connor and heals through that because in this song connor is there when he fell and picks him back up instead of how it really happened which is that evan laid on the floor for a solid 10 minutes waiting for someone to show up but no one came)

[@arianagrandelover4]

I did way too much

[@tinamarief64]

Exactly! I couldn't stop listening to Ben's voice and the song. ❤️🎶❤️

[@Laz3rFaz3r]

The thing about this that some people don’t know about is that Ben was REALLY sick when he did this performance, like I’m pretty sure *pneumonia* kind of sick, which makes this 1000% more impressive

[@SteAndKel]

No matter the artist, no matter the occasion, if someone is singing in a televised recording there is always someone in the comments telling me that they were “sick” 😂

[@alemobra5747]

@@SteAndKel and they often are... i mean he's performing at the TONY AWARDS. A lot of stress can make a person sick and with this much on the line i def think this was one of the factors

[@axela6524]

Sick with what? How do u know he’s sick?

[@BrianRIngram]

I remember people posting on Broadway chat sites that he was out of the show the weekend of the Tonys.

[@bellamybomb]

I'd love to know where you got this information from. No shade or anything, just genuinely curious! Because Ben sounds amazing here as always and absolutely killed it, but I do get the sense that he sounds a little unwell though I thought I was imagining things haha

[@jumaguzman]

He's not only singing, he was storytelling,acting, performing. his voice has its own life, ya know what i mean there

[@stitchesandstaples]

While he was amazing I feel sorry he was sick. I can imagine doing such a performance is a peak wish for most and he didn’t get a chance to fully enjoy.

[@xMrsGontierx]

His little, purposeful mannerisms are just brilliant. One of those performances that sticks with ya forever

[@shettywap]

I'll be real with you. I think those are just his mannerisms. Looking at the videos from the new Parade.....the same mannerisms exist. Lol

[@ilaxonymli8408]

@@shettywap that's why they said purposeful lol

[@shettywap]

@IlAxonymlI brilliance would mean variety. If those "ticks" are the only way you act, that's just you being the only character you know how to play......with that specific mannerism.

[@mtrudo]

I believe he has tourettes but, I could be mistaken. I have read he has severe anxiety and has been on meds(who hasn't or at least who doesn't have anxiety). He's amazing though and I love his voice.

[@tagapril42]

The mannerisms are inflections that were inserted between him and his vocal coach to help his voice. It was in an article he did.

[@katianna7306]

His voice is phenomenal. I'm in love with his tone , riffs and runs and head voice . It's raw talent

[@JessicaRknight]

Ben Platt was very sick for this performance and he did what a true actor would do. Put 110% into your performance and NOT let the audience know ANY signs you are sick! Great Job Ben, Proud of You!

[@kareneastman9695]

And he naturally cried and still sang clearly. That whole performance and the introduction by Anna Kendrick is marvelous and so epic.🙂😞😞😲

[@JulieDelahooke]

I would never have any idea! That’s amazing ❤

[@axela6524]

Holy cow he was sick?!! I would have NEVER guessed … how do u know he’s sick?

[@someoneonyoutube8622]

This is relatable having these intense feelings expressed in song in an environment where nobody notices and just goes about their business, no fancy broadway number just the internal experience of what its like to feel invisible.

[@beyondtheircontrol]

What a beautiful song. An anxiety anthem. Never saw the play but this song brought me here . Felt like this so many times. What a masterful performance of the song. Platt's an incredible talent.

[@hvashi_rising513]

I heavily relate to this song too

[@manuelorozco7760]

As someone with autism, i loved the song already before seeing the show.

[@sammymariehey2252]

Ben can emote in such a special way. It grabs my heart

[@darkangel4288]

After watching the show in Detroit I can say Ben Platt is Evan Hansen! His voice is just perfect! I’m happy he was Evan in the movie so I can watch it over and over again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@caroldonovan6477]

The Detroit show was so well done Too

[@daniellebriganti9790]

He brings the character to LIFE!!!!

[@DVIs101]

He is a fantastic Evan, but the movie sadly changed too much from the original to make it enjoyable imo.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@DVIs101 I was right to skip the movie. Because i was afraid DEH as a musical would not have the same impact on me before the Pandemic. And obviously the timing of the movie happening could not help.

[@emilywebster1056]

I love this song ben platt kills it. The way he can control his voice is incredible.

[@zacharymeadnis8656]

So Amazing, one of my favorite performances from him!!!!

[@rochellebartlett3321]

That vibrato….♥️

[@ladybfromnyc]

He SHATTERED ME with this song! I started watching the movie last night and I didn't even last through the 1st song lol This kid is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

[@solymosmurlin6959]

Is the movie worth watching. I never watched the musical and want to experience the story. Should I watch it?

[@ladybfromnyc]

@@solymosmurlin6959 YES! It is worth it!

[@hannahkate18]

@@solymosmurlin6959 i recommend the book or musical over the movie but ive never seen it but ive heard its not the best interpretation of the story!

[@e-brosanimations231]

@@hannahkate18 compared to the Broadway, the movie drops a lot of the aspects, it's more serious. But the overall story is more or less the same, though a noticeable difference is that Evan suffers much harder with anxiety and depression in the movie.

[@eran4800]

i like men

[@lynnebrackenridge3439]

Ben is amazing. I love his voice

[@twist58]

While “You Will Be Found” is the standout song of Dear Evan Hansen, THIS song ranks close to it. The best of the best!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I love You Will Be Found. But Waving Through A Window was the song that made me want to hear more of the soundtrack.

[@sigsin1]

Disagree. You Will Be Found was not just based on Evan’s lie, the entire song is a lie in real life. The majority of people are lonely… most people will not be found when they need help. The most important song in this musical is Disappear. No one deserves to be forgotten. And…If you never get around to doing some remarkable thing, that doesn’t mean that you’re not worth remembering. Also, Connor WAS found, dead, by his parents. I know this is their anthem, but it’s not just the lyrics that are bad. The music isn’t good either. In a musical with so many amazing songs, You Will Be Found is not strong.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@sigsin1 Retrospectively, I admit the music is better than the story.

[@MD-lu3gt]

This performance gives me chills.

[@kareneastman9695]

He didn't get a standing ovation? I would have totally stood up and clapped.🙂

[@Centinily]

i'm guessing the people who did stand up are more experienced and know what he actually did (and how hard it is to do it)

[@JomerNoronio]

I watched this several years ago, and then I forgot the title of the song. Four years later, I finally found the video that I have always been looking for, it is making me emotional ahhh

[@rharu6941]

My jaw just dropped, lately I’m so into musicals and finding about DEH really have changed my life

[@mikelytou]

I always come back to this film and I can't for the life of me understand how this movie has not been flooded with awards.

[@alemobra5747]

people somehow dont like the movie, idk if its because its too different from the musical or because ben platt was too old but they just dont seem to like it. I dont get it

[@jonesy7939]

What an incredible performance it blows me away every time I watch it

[@limitless4375]

Performing at the Tonys must be so nerve racking

[@christinerichardson4460]

Fabulous song and performance.❤

[@Imnothere_23]

This song will always be so relatable to me it’s insane

[@BlueYoshi85]

This song absolutely shatters my heart. It is one of the most beautiful moments in Broadway history

[@VictorTrogic]

I am crying...like literally. Ben Platt is good. He's so good.

[@LovleyMalibu]

I watched dear Evan Hansen Yesterday.and Ben Platt changed so much.

[@jenniferheale2485]

Beautifully done. Made me cry the first time I saw it.

[@phondo2]

Ben Platt is an AMAZING singer!

[@oasisannie]

I literally sobbed through this show. Brilliant and beautiful performance.

[@jaguila17]

I can see it million times, I love the way he performs

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

An astounding performance !

[@dannysimion]

Gah, still gives me tears hearing this soundtrack. Themes are heavy but pretty much relevant to anyone wanting to belong.

[@ryderm6724]

One of my favorite musicals 😊 Ben Platt is amazing!

[@siddacles3637]

Definitely one of my favorite musical

[@somebodyoulove]

He’s so amazing. Just watched the movie. It was really good. I wonder why the reviews are bad.

[@janinelavoie1566]

Because it can’t compare to the live show, truly worth seeing on Broadway! And I know.. “movies are different” but In The Heights did it right or they could have done it like Hamilton. Honestly would have been a thousand times better imo

[@e-brosanimations231]

I'll admit, the movie doesn't do well as a movie adaptation of a musical, but it is a great stand alone movie. It portrays anxiety greatly.

[@somebodyoulove]

@@e-brosanimations231 well, if you say so

[@djmotise]

Because it's a TERRIBLE film. That's why. And it's an INSULT to the terrific show.

[@una-persona6195]

@@djmotise It is not so much, obviously it does not compare to the musical, but in the end, it shows well what anxiety is, we have to stop being so negative and simply enjoy the movie

[@Saddie655]

I love this song so much! Ben Platt's vocal range is literally AMAZING!

[@kareneastman9695]

I'm happily shocked by this performance. I love the song and this performance.😞😀🙂

[@tashay7544]

These songs got me in tears 😢on his movie

[@sophiestathouli70]

Most beautiful perfomance ever ❤

[@TeddyBeary-pu9se]

I'm always getting emotional when watching or listening to this song 😢

[@joebartone606]

I have to give a shoutout to Seth Rudetsky for saying “go see this while you can still get tickets” on his XM Radio show. Loved DEH, and got to see the original cast.

[@tinamarief64]

I love Ben Platt's voice. ❤🎶

[@ButterFlyGardenBlossom]

Wow, I don’t know anything else about this show but this song is awesome and the actor did a great job here! 😁

[@jeanhyclak6060]

It’s a wonderful show. I really loved it but have to say it was the most emotional theater experience I ever had. I sobbed through much of it, for real.

[@jonathanleong4115]

Its finally showing in Sydney, Australia!

[@GibsonFender]

Such a good song beautiful

[@Dreyes26637]

This is so perfect.

[@Ren_zilla-12]

i genuinely don't think that DEH should have won best musical that year, i don't think i ever will, but i will say that Ben in this performance - and in this show in general - was absolutely astounding. i tip my hat to him and everyone involved in this show

[@manuelorozco7760]

I'm torn between DEH and Come From Away

[@Isaackd]

ya no se cuantas veces he visto este video,

[@Mamalu180420]

eu olhei e gritei: ARTISTA

[@geminiprescott]

Incredible

[@AficionPorLaMusica]

Maravilloso Ben Platt!!! Saludos desde Perú 🇵🇪

[@marykateSUN]

Великолепно поет и эта роль идеальна🤗

[@trinity138]

INCREDIBLE

[@kanna734]

I think every time. How can he have such a loud voice without a microphone? It is not something anyone can do and he has a great voice. I am so impressed when I hear his voice.

[@OliwerMusic]

He has a microphone. It’s in his hair if you look close enough.

[@kanna734]

@@OliwerMusic Really? Amazing that it's in his hair! Thanks for letting me know!

[@brendan-kailerlieb4347]

Every show on Broadway uses body mics. The first person you use one was Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl" in 1964. 😊

[@YerDa67]

😂

[@hm2011100]

If you want to experience extraordinary voice projection without a mic, watch opera. Those singers are athletes & do it all with their bodies.

[@joshuarees7061]

Amazing

[@stacygrim7]

i still don't understand how i didn't have any standing ovation

[@LavendelBN]

THIS haircut would have been better in the movie!!! 🙈🙈

[@nuarbed]

Excactly, this is much better than the weird curly mullet thing that they had in the movie.

[@JunDashsDad]

Raw talent! 🔥

[@gustavooro1069]

Grandioso final❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎤👏👏👏

[@indasabutler275]

Hey, Matt! Was just listening to some popular Broadway hits, heard this one, wanted to see a performance and found your channel. Yay!

[@Katiedid93]

Embodies my anxiety

[@Musicalssssss]

Live laugh love Ben Platt

[@stitchesandstaples]

Did I even make a sound…heart breaks

[@davemolez4411]

😢 I Know it

[@matthewlepak2878]

Beautiful and addicting. Jesus bless!

[@anniecrestani1121]

Brilliant baci x

[@briansounalath]

He actually looks young here.

[@AnnoyingNerdLoL]

To be fair this was 5 years ago now.

[@giacomomancini1426]

Wow Grandeeeeeeee

[@RodrigoLuiz-lh9ko]

Bro is the movie!

[@Why____Not]

But he's sadly worse in the movie. In the musical, he does perfectly at Evan, but for the musical, they got rid of a lot of the small details in his character. In my opinion, they should've done a recast for the film. And changed a lot of other things about the film. Colton Ryan was great though.

[@Isaackd]

Que genial,

[@axela6524]

Voice of an angel that is all lol

[@christiansborledegg]

im gonna crumble, i heard connor waves at evan but i still can't see him wave

[@cpa2011]

Just saw him in concert - didn't do this song - a bit of a disappointment - but he was amazing!!!

[@callievail2355]

I prefer his hair here than in the movie.

[@MrsL1211]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@bryancatayna2665]

I hope this was the version of Ben Platt that was in the movie, i love him and his character but the styling just really made him look unnecessarily old

[@contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint]

i had no idea he could sing from that acapella movie

[@hack8012]

anyone who didn't see him do this live should stfu because this was life changing

[@hopelessent.1700]

How is it that the comments here are so new?

[@somebodyoulove]

Cos the video was posted 3 months ago

[@hopelessent.1700]

@@somebodyoulove no these are days apart not months apart which I find odd

[@somebodyoulove]

@@hopelessent.1700oh yeah

[@Caroline.d.31]

Did Connor wave at Evan or am I seeing things?

[@alexhaynes7220]

This is me 😢😢😢😢

[@lone_wolf106]

I love the songs, but it always bugged me how there weren’t more severe consequences for his character.

[@outofprintgaymes]

i mean... i personally dont think he had much more to lose. yeah, his mom maybe, but he was 17. i dont think his mom shouldve hated him for that. he already lost the one person he started the musical with, jared.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Great song but DEH is a good one and done musical. I mean i love the music more so than the story. But i gotta to admit Ben was fully committed to this character. Give me Hamilton any day!

[@kareneastman9695]

Why was Evan's Cast unsigned there??😲😞

[@christiansborledegg]

Connor signs the cast later in the show, I'm pretty sure.

[@fugolovefan]

See Ben Platt : My Boy See Will Ronald : MY BOI See MiKe Faist : MAH BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII AAAAAAA LOOK AT HIS HAIR SLAY MIKE SLAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lewisandoliver8798]

Wow

[@briansounalath]

He looks funny when he sings side mouth.

[@facundoarkangel130]

3:23 a 5:53 3:33 a 4:07

[@Themememaker-]

What’s this song called?

[@christiansborledegg]

Waving through a window

[@GMoney-B]

Dude's got some pipes. His physical acting/gestures are kinda weird and lacking but I also am thinking that is for the character.

[@kentjaye5025]

it is for the character phenomenal acting

[@shootingstar9538]

It's for the character. The character he's playing "Evan Hansen" is a shy awkward kid.

[@djmotise]

I didn't think he has pipes at all. Ar least not here.

[@GMoney-B]

@@djmotise (Ba-dum-tsss) "i'll be here all week!"

[@sunnyblue7800]

@@djmotise dude what? Did we hear the same thing?

[@briansounalath]

His tone feels a bit breathy. Like the backing music is more potent than his voice. His voice is perfect for acoustic guitar stuff though. And during the bridge he sounded hella Irish ☘️

[@darkangel4288]

There’s also no microphone unless they somehow made it not visible enough. For a performance with no microphone I’d say his voice is extremely good

[@digitaldwagon]

@@darkangel4288 There actually is one! If you look right in the middle of his hair during the close ups you can see it just barely poking out

[@Maraudersstan1523]

I'm pretty sure he was sick during this performance and if so it's Hella impressive tht he can still sing so good whilst sick

[@tommygunreleased]

is it just me or is anyone confused if he is actually singing or lipsyncing i see no mic anywhere tbh

[@tankofish937]

i think there’s either a mic in his shirt or hair. there’s too many imperfections in the song (which is normal actually) for it to be pre recorded.

[@krr866]

It‘s just at the tip of the hairline

[@emersonansley]

There could be hanging mics or floor mics on the stage, it’s really popular for them to use those during live show performances

[@AnnoyingNerdLoL]

You can see his mic in his hair

[@haleywilhite2111]

He sang live and he was actually really sick

[@itsatuffwrld840]

WAS THAT MIKE FAIST AHHHHH

[@rheaXecho]

Be needs his curly hair

[@Justyouravragehamiltonlover]

That was a wig

[@alexhaynes7220]

❤😂🎉😢😮😅

[@danvr6765]

Only show you can be anxious on the stage and get paid for it

[@megangraddy3404]

Hi

[@facundoarkangel130]

3:34 4:15

[@darkprose]

I'm glad the movie adaptation was an unmitigated failure.