Dear Evan Hansen - Waving Through A Window // Hillcrest High School

This was a performance of the song for a school assembly. It was JUST this song. NOT the full show. 👍

[@soverysweet]

oKAY BUT THAT BEGINNING WAS ADORABLE LIKE--

[@trashandgay7350]

YOU ARE NOT WRONG

[@alexamauro1761]

I"M THE 420TH LIKe and AGREED

[@thatoneminion7927]

TRUE

[@noname-cx7yz]

YEAH

[@mylesguyette2396]

Yes!

[@toon_ellie3829]

The only time musical/*theatre kids are allowed to have their phones on stage Amazing job!!!

[@elizadean-polacheck3316]

you spelled theatRE wrong

[@toon_ellie3829]

Oh, my bad; I'll fix it right away! Thank you for pointing that out, I'm not the best when it comes to spelling things at times ;;

[@aWERFRGT6545BGFG]

Liza actually thats how theatre is pronounced in proper english speaking countries :)

[@jaden1321]

Actually it can be spelled either Theatre or Theater, but the British-English (and the rest of the world- english) way of spelling it is theatRE and the American (and Idk what else) English way of spelling it is TheatER

[@vicjones3670]

Toon Sakurano lol ikr so relatable I always tried to hide it when I was doing rehearsals

[@NoobsAndCubes]

Mad props to your choreographer and everyone behind the scenes

[@beatrizuribe6780]

Kyle Carson fr v well done and not confusing

[@GloryInWonderland]

Your Evan has a beautiful voice, but he needs to not able afraid to get loud and emotional. He sounds like he's trying to protect his voice and make it perfect. He just needs to slam it. Otherwise, the performance was absolutely lovely. I wish I could see more!

[@pringle4989]

Eevee Breezy I agree!! I think he may be afraid of being too loud for the mic or maybe he's a little out of breath but he should be a bit louder.. I really love the performance though!

[@andrealong7477]

But that might be a character choice, and if its not I agree

[@mehmehmeh6130]

Eevee Breezy yeah I was pretty bummed when he used falsettos in high notes after first verses

[@bryceman274]

I really doubt it was a choice. He probably just can't sing that high full voice. It's wicked high.

[@liamneu1430]

Eevee Breezy this song was all they did... not the whole show..... there's no more to see..

[@CassidyBrennan14]

um if I did this at my school I would actually cry

[@1smartdonut721]

Cassidy Brennan same

[@angelinamolisso8559]

same

[@ketchuptresh6380]

My school just announced that they were doing it BUT I DONT KNOW IF THEY WILL HAVE THE SONGS I HOPE THEY DO!

[@strawberrykenny5427]

ImNotAnEmoCat why wouldn’t they have the songs? It’s a musical for a REASON

[@alexhuffsterxd4638]

Me too

[@quincbot8831]

Dude, you did such an awesome job, this is sick

[@Christina-nt9oc]

Is it just me or do all the people with TOP and PATD! usernames comment on DEH videos. Probably just me

[@closethegoddamndoor6386]

defo not just you lol

[@hebi7573]

close the goddamn door lolol true

[@tearay1073]

wHO PLAYED EVAN THOUGH THIS IS A SERIOUS QUESTION

[@jackahlander]

Cupaholic Milo that was me...😂

[@tearay1073]

Jack Ahlander Haha whoops!! 😅 Anyways, you were really, really good!

[@jackahlander]

Cupaholic Milo thank you!

[@ameliaervin3365]

Jack Ahlander you did amazing 💕

[@jenn4368]

Jack Ahlander OMG YOU SOIND EXACTLY LIKE BEN PLATT btw sorry if I spelled his name wrong but props dude I greatness in your future

[@MsRiccii]

I loved the imagery of the phones coming out! Gives a whole new meaning to "cause I'm tap tap tapping on the glass / waving through a window"!

[@imhaileypelletier]

i agree when i saw that i was like woah i have never seen that side before.!!

[@littleprincesscandy]

I really like the acting at the start! It was so cute. But the singing needs so so much more power. Evan is shy but this is his internal monologue so it needs to be belted.

[@uns0ciable4ever]

didn't love the choreo w Zoe ahah i feel like this song should be more about Evan wanting to connect with people in general, not just like he fancies zoe but she's taken by other boys. But otherwise this was dope, he did a great job

[@ScionStorm1]

amelia cool should have done something with Alana in the background about her making "acquaintances" with everyone but never really making friends. as she does her own reprise of this song later on. I mean, use every opportunity to squeeze more storytelling into a single scene-that's what I say.

[@sarahhh9622]

amelia cool exactly

[@kombuchas4684]

Agreed! I guess in their interpretation they wanted to make Zoe seem popular with the boys? But in my opinion that is an unnecessary change that is more cliche and distracting than anything else. But I still love this performance to pieces. I want to watch the whole thing!

[@sdclams117]

I hear what you are saying, but honestly, I appreciate the creativity.

[@kristenkeys3273]

I know there’s a line where he says something about her being able to dance like nobody’s watching. And I just saw the show in Broadway, and there wasn’t any point I saw where she was dancing, so maybe this answered that kind of missing part of the plot. Obviously they can’t show everything, but you know why not have some fun and bring a little reinterpretation. : )

[@sandramarie7393]

should this ever be performed again i STRONGLY advise the ensemble do the background vocals, the song lacks power without them, but evan was amazing and i really enjoyed the choreography!

[@youngestofthe3]

There are background vocals, non of them are on mics so they are hard to hear between the music and Evan.

[@lilajanick]

I was like so ready to hit the dislike button because most high school productions destroy songs like this. But the opening was so cute and well done and then when he hit that first note it was soooo amazing.

[@hillowyo9441]

You dislike high school productions of things before you watch them just because they're done by high schools..?

[@SpaceBreakdown]

3:08 spinning and then pulling out the phone damn so smooth but seriously what nice choreography. a lot of fun.

[@maddishouts]

I kinda wanted them to weave Connor into it lol.

[@pilesofpeonies]

Constructive Critism: you're a really good actor. Like REALLY good but what holds you back is how reserved you are. One of the main reasons Dear Evan Hansen has such a wide fanbase is because of the emotion which I feel this performance lacked. Your voice is terrific and you have all the 'right' stuff. I'd recommend not being so hesitant. Remember, you're stepping into this characters shoes, if you feel emotion, portray that. I get that the emotion kinda disappears after a while, gets stale. But sometimes is a necessity. And with this song, you need that emotion to establish Evan's character. Good job to you and your cast mates anyways. Especially the girl who played Zoe. She seems like she did a good job.

[@sheikhnafismuhtade5250]

Nancy Carolyn I agree

[@sideredust]

WHAT THE HELL THIS IS SO GOOD WHY CANT MY SCHOOL BE LIKE THIS

[@janzelle123]

thIS IS SO LOVELY TBH

[@purplsky2333]

janzelle123 yourE EVERYWHERE

[@janzelle123]

Purple Sky I SURE AM

[@tuononnovainbici]

janzelle123 I KEEP FINDING YOU MY FRIEND

[@katenoelle1135]

THERE ARE SO MANY TALENTED KIDS OHT THERE IM CRYJNG YOU DESERVE ALL THE SUCCESS

[@mishapersarin8972]

I actually like this choreography better than the original. It makes it so much more clear that Evan is socially awkward. It just goes so perfectly with the music and I really loved Zoe's part. It was so clean and talented! I really wish they did the entire play

[@rickyricardo9710]

I think it really emphasized how much he feels like an outsider to have the rest of the cast dancing which was great. I wished though that when Zoe looks at him at 3:14 that she would've walked past him and actually been looking at someone else.

[@carrieannehaydock]

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE NO CONTEXT, YOU NEED TO GO AND WATCH DEAR EVAN HANSEN FIRST BECAUSE YOURE KILLING ME INSIDE

[@andrealong7477]

I love how the ensemble stays still, the moves. I just LOVED the ensemble. THIS WAS JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT MOREEE

[@olivia-ih7wd]

I WANT TO GO TO THIS HIGHSCHOOL

[@harleyreed2636]

THAT IS THE SAME NAME IF THE SCHOOL THAT I MOVED FROM WTH

[@queenlanapepsicola2338]

CANT BELIVE THIS WAS A HIGHSCHOOL PERFORMANCE. It’s really great y’all should be proud

[@EmoTrashKitty]

Tianna Grey Hillcrest usually does amazing at every performance they do like this (Their Les Mis performance from last year won an award, and so did one of the leads, my buddy Bennett)

[@sarainguyen7061]

I'm doing this song for my school too! So excited and so fun to sing!!

[@nyx1408]

HE WAS ADORABLE GET ME AN ENGAGEMENT RING AND WEDDING DRESS STAT!

[@jackahlander]

Kray That one artist When's the date?

[@nyx1408]

It's on my B-day so I get hella presents lmao September ninth

[@chewing-green]

This is AMAZING for high schoolers!!

[@wolfania]

HIS VOICE! THE HECK?! The singing was much better than I expected

[@lalalachacha248]

As far as production quality goes, this is a fantastic performance, but having seen the show I don't agree with all of the choices that were made. The ensemble were too involved through the piece as a whole. It's fine for them to come out in the end like in the original, but the majority of the song should be very personal and intimate. The choreography also felt distracting. I felt more focused on Evan's pursuit for Zoe than his overall desires to simply break out of his shell. However, it's clear that's the story you were trying to tell, and you did it splendidly. It especially helped to move his scene with her to the beginning.

[@confuzzled_waffle4377]

Damn, why can't my school do things like this for assemblies?!?!?! The closest we've ever gotten to anything DEH related at my school was when my friend broke his arm and I asked him if he was falling in a forest when no-one was around... Yeah, I know, very exciting. Great job, by the way! XD ;)

[@spongebobphobia2418]

Whoever played Evan was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@youtuberkira4139]

this is AMAZING

[@mar-zd1tg]

dang their drama department must be making bank if this was just a school assembly

[@suupern0va]

WhY dIdN’t I sEe ThIs BeFoRe!?!?!? THAT EVAN GIVES ME LIFE 4:00 Who knew that the simple movement of walking in circles could be so beautiful, idk why, but it’s satisfying

[@aviationcow]

This is the best thing I've ever listened to/witnessed

[@joeyoungberg6265]

You guys killed it!!!! Entire cast !!! Hansen... wow!!! Can’t believe this is high school.

[@AlishaOrtiz]

I love this video. Watch it every day. Can't wait to see Dear Evan Hansen

[@rosieburton7017]

I really like how you guys added more people around. it really shows how alone Evan feels.

[@APark-oj9ph]

This is amazing!

[@SaucyWitch]

Is this the Hillcrest in Utah?!?!?! Cause if it is super proud!!

[@courtneycarroll9989]

Jordan Davis 3:51 guy standing behind Evan. Definitely Utah lol

[@EmoTrashKitty]

I’m a year late but yes, Hillcrest high in Utah, I remember sitting through this assembly, I loved this performance to death

[@laurenvalencia_6]

I LOVE DEAR EVAN HANSEN!! YOU ARE THE NEW BEN PLATT. YOUR ACTING IS SOO GOOD.

[@dgvamber]

omg I need this to happen when I'm in high school.

[@bellabennett1677]

THIS EVAN IS AO GOOD!!!!!!!! HE PORTRAYED HIM BEAUTIFULLY

[@somecrazyfangirl2314]

Omg this was so good

[@isabellanegrete8527]

Love all the dance that was added! And such a great voice the Evan has!!

[@jeremyheeresisqueer6438]

I loved everything about this!! You guys have some real courage to get on a stage and just let loose! Props guys, props!!!

[@lauracolcernian5969]

You are so so talented! Was this for a talent show or a fine arts booster or something? Anyways this was lovely thanks for blessing us with your voice and everyone's fantastic dancing

[@robynyoung333]

THE BEGINNING WAS SO ADORABLE AWE

[@katieshore]

OMG HEA AMAZING 🤩😭 I’m crying the dance was great it was so smooth with zoe

[@helloitslaila]

this is LOVELY. choreo, singing, everything! amazing.

[@faikul4469]

AHHH those vocals are GOLDEN!

[@faikul4469]

And the choreo!!!! 💖💖💖

[@bunnygirl7910]

Okay but like he did so well I've got tears in my eyes and goose bumps

[@violetsnakee]

CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT HOW ABSOLUTELT ADOORABLE THIS EVAN IS??? I DIDN'T KNOW BOYS LIKE HIM WERE REAL AHHH

[@yalikejaz6170]

No way jose

[@nullnull2622]

Belt it out, Evan!! You have natural talent singing. Can’t wait to see you on Broadway

[@ggmarieo]

This is awesome

[@spiderbot700]

they did a really good job!!! the script was perfect in the beginning and everything!!!

[@sivanlevi3867]

I love the choreography and this song connects so much to socially anxious people like me.

[@magixshiz2543]

2:52 me dodging responsibility

[@mariellasprague315]

Ben, Laura, mike, will and the whole cast needs to see this

[@brokentruce6987]

1. The performance was amazing 2. The guy with the drum sticks is 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@anyasea10739]

For whoever likes this song, there is a guy called Thomas Sanders who did an amazing cover of this song with another guy called Ben J Pierce and Dodie Clark, if you're a fan of DEH definitely go check it out

[@jayla0]

this is absolutely beautiful, you definitely are going somewhere withy our talent

[@RobertSosik]

it got me shivers, more than the original... it's not a big deal to sing this song when you're a professional singer, but when an amatour sings it like that... good job :)

[@Iloveanime412]

Wooowww, I got the chills! This was amaazinnggg. Well done : )

[@diegoadesso3580]

Yo wtf, this is amazing, wouldn't change anything! The dude who played evan had a really good voice too

[@jen.rodrigues]

Oh my god the choreography was AMAZING. Props to whoever came up with it

[@picklesindaclub]

Never seen this play but now I want to watch it after seeing this

[@norahgilbert1679]

Okay but that beginning was ON POINT like broadway level man

[@swqil]

this kid should audition for the actual show he's quite amazing

[@mermaidolivias9558]

I still cry when I hear this song😱❤️❤️ Go Broadway❤️❤️❤️

[@barbara2.087]

I have never seen so many boys in theatre together omg. No but seriously, good job!

[@annam.5107]

The choreography in this is stunning, wow. The sequence from 2:30-3:10 is visually interesting and musical. Using Zoe as kind of a human prop was really interesting. You were amazing as Evan! Don't be afraid of the high notes because if you had just gone for them it would have been even better, but you were GREAT.

[@chloesw8448]

The choreography was so freakin amazing

[@clnne]

Oh my gosh, /yes/! This is amazing, my heart!

[@kellymcdannald7166]

Amazing voice !!!!

[@Lorn123]

I love this so much, all of it is fab 🙏😍

[@benlong9431]

That cherography tho! That Zoe absolutely slayed the dancing

[@caitlinsloan2475]

AMAZING, I LOVED IT!!! Your acting and singing was spot on, I really hope to see more performances like this! Honestly, if my school ever did this, I would scream.

[@intimidatedleft4310]

There school does a dear Evan Hansen cover with amazing choreography meanwhile all my school can do is the same musical. every. single year. And it's not even a good musical (in my eyes) no... It's literally just beauty and the beast. and a short version of it too. AND EVERYONE WAS SO AMAZING IN THIS TOO AHH

[@EmoTrashKitty]

Intimidated Left Yeah, Hillcrest likes to go above and beyond, we do a different musical every year, do short musical performances in assemblies (including this one), various plays, we have Shakespeare night or whatever, there’s a LOT

[@ashleyh8532]

Mad props to everyone! The guy who played Evan was amazing! :)

[@mayasolmackey]

Okay the beginning was cute and he's cute and he CAN sing and the zoe was really good-- THIS IS GREAT--

[@xKadyDeSchrijver]

So sad you guys didn't do the whole thing, this is so good!

[@veerlewilts9923]

i love the choreography, its amazing!

[@XsasunaruloveyaoiX]

THAT LAST MOMENT WAS REALLY GOOD OMG GREAT JOB THERE HOLY SHIT

[@pandaluna0]

I love the musical though I've naver seen it. you did a great job... I wish I could play it, but I don't think I ever will. you were great!

[@turtle376]

props to that girl in the back holding her arm up for a solid 2 minutes!

[@delfin3323]

Absolutely amazing!! I wish my school would recreate this musical. You guys smashed it! :)

[@sofiahazell9733]

I WANNA GO TO A SCHOOL WHERE THEY DO A GOOD MUSICAL LIKE THIS BLESSED BALL OF BEAUTY. also your Evan kinda sounds like Bean Splatt

[@leannaklettke3374]

This guy has goals

[@emily_victoria4505]

It's was amazing how much effort they put into this. I mean, my school wouldn't take it seriously. They'd just say it's gay even thought this song isn't what so ever or they'd just not try and say it's akward. And to be honest I'm a socially akward person, a bit like Evan but I can be weird sometimes too, but at least I can try to take something like this seriously, depending on what part I play. So what I'm saying is, they did great and I could never Imagen anyone comparing.And if anyone read all this, you're neat :3

[@Someloser3232]

Not only is this amazing but he sounds like he's afraid to be loud. I get that he's probably trying to save his voice but go for man! It'll be twice as fantastic. The choreography on the other hand is absolutely stunning.

[@abbywinter717]

He's going places!!!!!!

[@hannahlou2874]

Gave me shivers. You've got talent

[@EmilyElizabites]

Holy cow!!! This is amazing!!!!!

[@juliefarted]

This is amazing

[@lordrain8]

This was so awesome dude. props

[@iskippedabeat5732]

Man, I really want to see the full show because i never have and i heard Sincerely me and Waving Through a Window and theyre both really good and I want to know what happens!!!!!!!

[@katiecotterall9354]

okay, the choreography is a solid A+ though! that was awesome!!

[@Kfalcione]

This was great! Props for the staging and choreo, too!