Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele on the documentary Spring Awakening: Those You've Known

GLAAD's Anthony Allen Ramos chats with Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele in an emotional interview about the upcoming documentary "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known" which follows the two actors reuniting with the original cast and crew for a one-night-only reunion concert. Groff talks to Ramos about finding himself during the show's original run and feeling inspired to be himself and come out shortly after the show's original run ended. Michele talks about originally falling in love with Groff and then becoming an ally for him as he navigated his identity and sexuality. Both actors talk about becoming best friends after appearing in the original run of "Spring Awakening" and share a wild story from back in the day when they were much younger and growing up. "Spring Awakening: Those You've Known" premieres May 3 on HBO and HBO Max.

[@evelynmarks2212]

My daughter was involved in theater since she was 10. She met her very best friend the same way. She had a crush on him and realized it wasn't going to happen. He became her soul mate. She was there for him as he struggled with who he truly was but never pushed him to come out. They remained soul mates for 21 years until she died suddenly 3 years ago from a seizure. He was devastated, as we all still are. Lea is so right, there is something so safe about having someone love you and know you at your best and your worst. Can't wait to see the documentary.

[@junechopak6306]

Seeing them 15 years later it's an epic friendship i adore them

[@adrichina72]

Ok, this made me cry... Their friendship has to be one of a kind. Love them both and I can't wait to watch the documentary on May 3

[@regina_filange2.0]

Groff seems like an amazing friend, and Lea truly seems at ease with him. Glad to see they cherish that, and admit they work at maintaining their friendship. Good interview 😊

[@toniharris3707]

Love Lea and Jonathan. They are both wonderful professional singers. Their friendship is epic.

[@genesisortiz7066]

Omgg!! YESSSSS 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 there is nothing better then this two together 😭😭😭

[@madelynstoltzfus]

So in love with what they have. And jealous honestly. I want to find someone like this in my life. Jonathan is one of my favorite performers and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him, and I live in Lancaster where he grew up and have many connections to him and his family. The sweetest people. Known them forever they are such great friends. I can only hope I can get to know Jonathan even better through the years and I know it would never be like his relationship with Lea NOT EVEN CLOSE but I hope someday we can be good friends ❤️

[@whereyoubean]

They're crying and i'm crying too. Love their friendship 💗

[@hdog24]

wow. their friendship is one in a million.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Their friendship is truly beautiful. Can't wait to watch the documentary! 💖

[@krystalsederstrom9483]

absolutely loved this interview!!! i cried with them!!!! they are stunning and their chemistry i am so obsessed with! i wish they would keep doing the musical but i understand that they have other stuff to do and all but man learning about this musical and understanding (i have autism and a comprehension disability) this really puts my mind at ease knowing im not alone and i have dealt with so much as this really has helped me! i wish johnathon was on social media i would love to give him my word from my heart and thank him for all he has done and done for lea and wish i could meet him! love this musical so much!!!!!!

[@Caprizonica]

Waiting for the Glee Documentary. Now THAT would be interesting.

[@fookingavocadoz]

that exists already!

[@MermaidCore_]

So excited to see this!!! I consider it my opportunity to see this fantastic play that I totally missed!

[@mlr4524]

They really are 'soul mates'.....it's not necessarily about who you mate with or pair off with, but rather supporting, mirroring, and holding safe space to become one's true self.

[@jeffwatkins352]

So inspiring to see how these two great performers channel their mutual love for each other into their love for the young artists to follow them. And yes, okay, fine. Made me cry again for sheer loving joy. A miracle they can get this cranky old heart to beat with them.

[@ns2110theonly]

I’m so upset; I just skimmed through the documentary which dropped last night. It’s mostly talking. Guys we know a full film of the concert exists. Please don’t deprive us!

[@fookingavocadoz]

the docu's still really interesting.

[@nicholasmorgan8881]

That was really quite interesting - I like both of them

[@joeytaucher8402]

Love them both so much!

[@biancalande5450]

Jonathan is the only reason I’ll be watching the documentary💙💙💙

[@BerryStraw15]

I'm so pissed they CUT OFF Lea Michele's solo!!! Everybody got to sing their part on stage then Lea's Mama Who Bore Me got cut off?! WTF!?!?

[@shiraleeana]

A work of art with an amazing purpose

[@belovedleafans7838]

They are the best in the world ♥️

[@BerryStraw15]

Love you Lea!! Love you Lea!!Love you Lea!!Love you Lea!!Love you Lea!!Love you Lea!!Love you Lea!!Love you Lea!!

[@makenziekate1523]

10:26 Jonathan probably laughed because his character almost gave Carrie a facelift in the spin-off And Just Like That.

[@coreylevi2328]

💓

[@michan6705]

Glee actors

[@obedthemagnificent7128]

Each time i see Lea i just hear her calling people cockroaches. I just can not

[@ns2110theonly]

*Before* there was Glee there was spring awakening.

[@dd2394]

People grow up.

[@obedthemagnificent7128]

@@dd2394 lol i agree but her reason for being a mean person was that she was a perfectionist she gave that reason a few weeks ago. What do extras have to do with her perfectionism. How does being cold and mean to people become a part of being a perfectionist ? She is who she is. I do admit she will change but she doesn't feel guilty for her bullying

[@mohamedezawi6815]

2:55 Yeah just like she supported her black friends on Glee!

[@CHAD-fr4hh]

That's old news, dear. Move on🙄✋

[@dd2394]

She was friends with Amber, perhaps they grew apart, but the other girl who accused her has shown herself to be an a woke pos that who must have a huge chip on shoulder.

[@jimmypurnomo7717]

I stil remember what lea did to Charice!!!

[@raflyrio]

Who?!

[@jimmypurnomo7717]

@@raflyrio Charice or Sunshine Corazon in glee...she was suppose to be in 5 episodes in glee but Lea cut most of her scenes...

[@cinnamon2410]

This video has nothing to do with it, none of us know what's really going on behind courtains and it's their own business to solve. Also it's been YEARS already, let it go.

[@jimmypurnomo7717]

@@cinnamon2410 Tell that to all of her victims...

[@tomlloyd4557]

@@cinnamon2410 exactly.

[@linajurgensen4698]

Love Jonathan, hate Lea.