Heathers: The Musical - Seventeen

[@Okkkkkkk-ol5kz]

Barrett's belting is off the charts and she makes it seem so easy and effortless.

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

Alia Martinez That's because she's amazing. in reality, however, belting _should_ be effortless if you follow correct vocal technique.

[@alenance5871]

Carlos Alejandro Alvarenga not necessarily if you are new to vocal technique using a diaphragm that isn’t super strong yet you can still sing properly just with more work

[@erinrobinson8199]

Carlos Alejandro Alvarenga you can have horrible technique and still have effortless belts for example Ariana Grande (I love her but she doesn’t have good belting technique)

[@aniyahwilmot1294]

FOR REAL , SHE LOOKS LIKE SHE ISNT TRYING , YET SHE STILL WAS INCREDIBLE. (Yet here I am)

[@GammaFox6]

AJ • you a Aw the top note right? She didn’t even seem strained Jesus

[@graceelizabeth4795]

NO ONE IS BETTER THAN BARRETT OK SHE IS THE BEST VERONICA OK

[@bugbie]

Grace Elizabeth AMEN YAS

[@juliacallipo]

I know right? She's the best ❤

[@janicehuang2733]

FACTS CAN WE ADDRESS THIS

[@hallmarket]

YES

[@ash-hm4bt]

Grace Elizabeth YES

[@OHitschristina26]

barett is such a queen im so mad i'll never get to see her as veronica :(((

[@ellismcg4754]

you can watch it on KZbin

[@IceCreamCookie]

Emerald Earth it isn't the same.

[@simb1739]

Christina Carty same! I'm so disappointed that I won't be able to actually see her as Veronica

[@JulietteVeronica1201]

Christina Carty Who knows maybe she'll come back to a future show

[@santiagojoana1934]

SHE IS COMING BACK IN MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL!!!!!

[@deviancolon9285]

They have no chemistry whatsoever!!!!! what got me mad was on 2:15 after her high note she gives him a warm kind hearted smile and he looks at it and looks away not even acknowledging it! like at least make her feel comfortable dude jfc

[@ChocoMonster789]

Devian Colon well he is a sociopath...

[@bigloser8152]

+Lizzie in this musical though, he's supposed to have the undertone of being in love with veronica. like he's not just crazy, but he's crazier because he's in love. the guy who plays JD in this video completely takes that atmosphere away from this heartfelt song.

[@woahw98]

Devian Colon They're not really doing the whole musical you know, it's just one song.

[@maeimperial5775]

ElementheaFall that just makes it worst

[@deviancolon9285]

ElementheaFall just because it's one song doesn't mean that they shouldn't have good chemistry, this video looks like they have no chemistry

[@jamie.lynn004]

Barrett is taking it down a notch for him, and he's still straining to keep up with her. Barrett's power is unmatched.

[@madsk7174]

I feel so bad because after 2:15 Barrett smiles at him and he just looks away aND YOU CAN SEE THE DISAPPOINTMENT ON MY FAVS FACE AND IT IS NOT OKAY

[@l.l.4082]

handles iscool I think that's supposed to happen though

[@michaelwavingthroughabathr4831]

It looks like it was supposed to happen. Cuz if you watch, the next part kinda goes along with it

[@ravenno2558]

mattie Keck true

[@PoisonPeaches]

@@roseraina8008 acting

[@juno_likes_stars3085]

I really hope it was just part of the acting because this guy is on my last nerve

[@grace4742]

When Barrett smiled at him and he just looks away she looks so disappointed

[@juno_likes_stars3085]

I really hope that it was part of the song and them being in character because this guy is on my last nerve

[@stinagray3822]

“Don’t smile at me, I have a girlfriend”

[@quakkabutts3607]

This comment section 30% OH MY GOD I LOVE BARRET 60% RYAN WAS BETTER 10% wow, this was great!

[@gabrielles6451]

Guys this was right before Barrett’s last (or one of her last) Heathers performances. There’s a good chance she was more sad than uncomfortable. Also performing in front of a few people is different than performing in front of a huge crowd.

[@kdeggraham895]

Agreed.

[@ElizabethFahsbender]

She's perfection.

[@louderman1175]

Guys this was the same day as Barrett’s last performance as Veronica :(

[@remym9331]

When both of them have been social distancing before the corona virus was a thing

[@karazidar3818]

HHAHAHAHHAHA TRUE

[@courtneywaybright8184]

whenever she would perform with ryan, they would hug when she says “hold me tighter” like it was on the stage, but...

[@gabrielakolbe8676]

“Hold me tighter. Hold me closer” How? They’re like 20 feet apart from each other. It’s not happening

[@aa-bb8ws]

social d i s t a n c i n g

[@brooklyn4338]

Corona: *allow us to introduce ourselves*

[@myg8236]

😂

[@erika89765]

Well this aged well

[@bag.of.bones.]

They're just social distancing

[@catier.5998]

her voice us GOLD

[@abigailkrauss437]

Literally get chills when she sings "Don't you want a life with me?"

[@starlightdiaries]

The harmonization in the chorus is just too much to handle!

[@cameronperry00]

They. Are. So. AMAZING. Like damn they both got some lungs

[@gulrukhhassan1339]

@@roseraina8008 I FUCKING LOVE YOUR SMARTASS ANSWER SO MUCH

[@zuzia_ismentallyunstable428]

@@gulrukhhassan1339WHAT DID THEY SAY (oh who am i kidding as if you remember after 4 years)

[@IAmNotNicolex]

This guy looks like he's hard to build chemistry with. I don't know if Barrett what getting really into character or if she was just uncomfortable. Everything I've seen him in so far, he just seems like a solo guy, like he doesn't want to be around people or doesn't want to share a spotlight. I don't know, it's just a view. I'm sure he's kind on the inside, I wouldn't know. I don't like his vowels though, while singing, especially in 'tonight'. Ryan and Barrett had enough practice to match vowels while his seemed really narrow compared to Barrett's open space. But I'm just getting choral here!!! I should stop before I pick out anything else.

[@ceciliamccall7246]

Ryan was the best JD no one can tell me otherwise

[@IAmNotNicolex]

Cecilia Grunge I agree with you on that one, I very much enjoyed Ryan as JD! The understudy that plays him in the bootlegged version, Dan Domenech, is great as well! They both blew me away!

[@CristinaClare]

XMyChemx4xLifex idk i liked him. I can see what you are trying to say. But i think they sound nice. Barrett does over power him at certain points, but its obvious she has practiced alot when it comes to singing.

[@lifeaccordingtome4283]

Perhaps that reminded the cast director of JD. A solo act trying to have chemistry with Veronica(Barrett). Aka the best Veronica.

[@hallmarket]

dan is best JD

[@fraya1022]

When listening to this without watching it, I loved it. But once you watch it it's so clear their lack of chemistry. Did they have a fight right before they sang this? They look so uncomfortable to be near each other.

[@coleyscosplay8762]

fraya1022 I think they just arent used to each other maybe? dan and ryan normally sing this with barrett

[@Molly-bq8wy]

fraya1022 It's probs because there just singing so they are not acting in character

[@woahw98]

fraya1022 That guy can have a girlfriend, you know.

[@123krevis]

ElementheaFall being in a relationship should have nothing to do with your acting. when you act, you aren’t yourself anymore, you are your character and in this sense, his character is insanely in love with Barrett’s character. so even if he does have a girlfriend or s.o., he should be putting that aside and playing JD. Either way he’s not doing that and its just bad acting

[@marius1035]

ElementheaFall Ryan had a girlfriend during this and still managed to perform dead girl walking without being awkward

[@sophiapan3824]

I'm obsessed with this song -it's BEAUTIFUL Heathers the musical has officially taken my heart!

[@averyvolk3022]

+Sophia Pan I have fallen so hard for this show.

[@chatterboxchase2]

If that guy doesn't have nodes by now I'd be shocked. So much tension in the throat, yikes!

[@DontDoSadness91]

He just didn't look comfortable!

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

Chase Gray That's not necessarily throat tension. that could be either tounge or jaw tension.

[@alenance5871]

Carlos Alejandro Alvarenga either way it’s bad

[@toomanyfrogs5367]

I know right! Watching this, I was just like, ouch ouch ouch ouch, every time he tried a high note!

[@finnick_odair_he_is1785]

Yeah, he should be singing from his diaphragm, but he’s singing with his throat Also, yup, I’m relying 5 years late, hope ur doing fine and ur still alive :)

[@oliviyeves]

Is it just me or do they both look incredibly uncomfortable with each other?? They have amazing voices and all but once you see them in person they look so stiff with each other ://

[@caramelle0191]

Monica Nobrega probably because Barrett is used to singing this with Ryan and not this random dude

[@applecidre4525]

he’s not random; it’s dave, who played as jd after ryan left.

[@b3ccaRichardsxn]

applecidre no the person who played after Ryan left was Dan I’m pretty sure

[@amomongan]

It’s probably because it’s not Ryan like u I’m uncomfortable too

[@poppyarnold3128]

I’m pretty sure it was one of their first performances together

[@Lucy-xl3it]

Ryan is the best J.D... i dont know who this guy is but he lacked chemistry in this performance, i don't know who he is as i said so was this just a bad performance or is this actually him? he IS a good singer but i definitely prefer ryan...

[@alphawolf0522]

I agree with you. I love Ryan as jd. Him and barrett had more of a chemistry than this dude and her

[@mckaylapop1519]

RYAN HAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE BEST JD AND I THIS GUY IS WEIRD HE HAS AN ALRIGHT VOICE BUT RYAN IS PHENOMENAL AND IS THE BEST JD HAHA

[@imanjamal6703]

no Dan Domench is

[@Jillian_Van]

-Anonymous I Agreed! ❤️

[@pippadowle7725]

I prefer Zachariah Sterner but he is still good

[@yaaaaarn]

YES BARRETT HIT THOSE HIGH NOTES

[@Fruitpatch]

The guy who is singing JD's part sings really good. The girl who is singing Veronica's part sings REALLY GREAT. Why did nobody tell me Barnes and Noble had good karoke?!

[@bellasgrandma2]

Veronica is actually Barret from the original cast! Her voice is pretty, right? Anyways, I don't know who JD is

[@PhantomShadow2098]

​@@bellasgrandma2Idk, but that IS NOT the original JD in the cast recording. The original is Ryan McCartan

[@lyricals7272]

*silence* Girl in the crowd: *yeah*

[@karazidar3818]

Barrett: s m i r k

[@jessicaisgate6450]

I clicked on this video I was like omg need to turn the volume down cause my ears might die from how powerful Baretts voice its sooooooo great I don't understand how someone could sing that loud xxxxx

[@ameliamehta9036]

I love how healthy her voice sounds 😍

[@Jojo-hy8dm]

April fools? I don’t know what to think of this comment if you’re being serious… powerful? yes. Healthy? No.

[@ameliamehta9036]

@@Jojo-hy8dm barrett’s belt just sounds so clean and strong in this video, it’s just another way of saying powerful because her voice is coming out in a really solid belt

[@auroralane8523]

@@Jojo-hy8dm actually I envy Barrett so much because if you've seen her singing up close like if you watch one of the studio recordings of mean girls, every time they cut to her belting her throat is so relaxed, like her Adams apple is so low for a belt. She has such amazing technique belting like oh my God. I don't know about her Heather's Days but by the time she gets on mean girls her high notes are definitely healthy. And when she's in the airy light parts of the songs, you can tell she's not forcing anything and that's something I totally struggle with I can't be quiet singing comfortably lol. Maybe one day.

[@DelilahDivesIneditor]

They have way less chemistry than Barret and Ryan or Barret and Dan, like they’re so far away and Barret and Ryan would be supporting each other and giving each other confidence by just jazzing each other up... not this as- man that I respect

[@MattChance]

I want someone to sing this with/to.

[@letii._08]

Sameeee

[@nkwari]

beautiful but they act like they can't stand each other

[@derogatony]

She's so good

[@allieskuza2143]

I love her voice so much. Its pure silk honestly

[@genevievehanna6395]

I like Ryan as JD better. I think he fits the character better

[@Natazz1011]

BARRETTS VOICE MAKES ME CRY DOES ANYONE ELSE GET THAT OR??

[@leilagrace_]

2:03 THIS DESERVED THE APPLAUSE

[@handypen]

barrett looks like she hates the guy

[@thatonetheatrekid2530]

So much tension between these two...

[@lilylovesgames9505]

That dude really does need to take a deep breath

[@mlynn6498]

"They look uncomfortable" yeah because theyre not acting theyre singing 😭

[@tristenross1949]

I can't! This is literally too amazing for me to handle!!!(:

[@fravea2802]

2:32 *5 feet apart from each other* Hold me tigher, even closer...

[@vanessatan8321]

when you look at the shadow behind the two singers it really looks like they are in love

[@Jayforeman3047]

I need more of Barrett's eyebrows in my life.

[@chevyski]

2:12 to the girl on the background, that scream tho

[@NikkayStephayy]

Any idea why Barrett looks so annoyed in this?

[@lucymartin9736]

Probably because her partner seems hard to build chemistry with 😄 idk, this is the only performance I've watched with him in it. Maybe it was an off day

[@lilyisalizard]

I've also heard that this was one of her last days before she left the show, so maybe upset/stressed about that? x

[@rexroy101]

I checked his Freeze your brain on the same day. He looked fine in that. Maybe this is how he plays this song...?

[@Lucy-xl3it]

lilyisalizard why did she leave the show? X

[@susannahcatherine8804]

Lucy 123 nobody knows. That's what I ve been told. I had heard she messed around to much so they fired her I have also heard that she damaged her voice or she left for more opportunities. I think she left for the opportunities. She didn't sound like she damaged her voice

[@A.C.T1997]

I like Ryan and Dan better

[@Jules751]

ACTAwkwardmoments agreed

[@A.C.T1997]

Dan was Ryan's understudy.

[@Jules751]

Valkubus Dan still did a better job then him..

[@leahb1577]

eh ryan is a more serious actor and i really enjoy his voice

[@sambru505]

Juliette Darmofalski Ryan was better at convincing me her really was psychotic, but I love Dan, his voice, and not to mention THE FLOOF!

[@KBlayxx]

Love her outfit here!

[@LeaElfArt]

I don't feel any emotion coming from him. Maybe he needs more practice.

[@anextraordinaryalien5175]

Leanne Gibson It's not Ryan, lmao

[@karastub1278]

if you had bothered to watch heathers or even read about it you would fucking know he is a SOCIOPATH ryan has to emmulate that, which means NO FUCKING EMOTION

[@poppyarnold3128]

Kara Stub yeah, plus he’s a different actor to Ryan and can interpreter the character in his own way

[@matineeman3038]

@@karastub1278 I wouldn’t say that he displays NO emotion, but not much.

[@milajones4709]

UHG I can't stop listening to this song

[@TimothyRobert93]

So, I was just listening to the music, and I love it! obviously, and I know and love this story, and the musical, and am very aware of how dark it is, but this time, when I was listening to the song, for some reason it just made me think of a musical version of some teen angst drama Tv show. It feels like if they made a musical episode of the show Clone High, if you know it, this song would be in that episode.

[@girsandhollycup]

Isn't that the show with the historical figures in high school?

[@TimothyRobert93]

Holly Leaf yeah

[@epicpikachu1219]

+Holly Leaf OMG your avi, I love The Outsiders

[@meganowen7571]

Y'all gotta stop hating on Dave, give the guy a break.

[@juanavillar2962]

i love her so much. she is just perfect

[@mayumigarcia9445]

Gosh, I'm so in love with Barrett

[@sleepingforestZzz]

When the drama teacher leaves to go to the toilet and someone gets the karaoke ready

[@veronicasedits6789]

Wtf happened between them? Dave looks so annoyed with her and you can see how disappointed Barrett was when she gave him a smile and he didn’t even care.

[@Tabiforever]

I think Ryan made jd look more like a phycopath and Dan made JD look more like a sociopath but personally this JD didn't convince me in either

[@sensen4161]

I cry every time i see her perform. Cause i can't be there.

[@Jules751]

I think this was my last favorite JD :/

[@reginacerezo6488]

agreed

[@jackl.gansner6102]

Juliette Darmofalski Ryan Mccartan will always be the best

[@Jules751]

Jack L. Gansner yup!

[@ribbitribbit5650]

Jack L. Gansner I honestly really liled Dan’s portrayal XD

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Jack L. Gansner I love him and Zachariah Sterner tbh

[@faysalisbury1006]

She makes it look so easy... HOW?????

[@jacobh9344]

It’s sad when you realise that Barrett left the show a few days later, before the end of the show (August).

[@whatsagooduser865]

god, barrett is so perfect i cant

[@c0ff1ntrap]

The guy playing JD looks he really REALLY doesn't want to be there....

[@hollyfleet]

Her voice 😍😍

[@AGCuties13105Taylor]

barrett is so cute and her voice is everything

[@rilynn4428]

HOLY F HOW DID I JUST NOW FIGURE OUT THAT BARRETT PLAYS OCTAVIA IN HELLUVA BOSS WTH OMGGG

[@yogirl17]

SAME

[@youarenowawarepodcast8896]

People are saying they have no chemistry. Maybe he’s just a little uncomfortable on this setting or he’s just playing the character, but seeing other recordings and his close they get... or rehearsal recordings... you can’t tell me they don’t have chemistry.

[@genuinelyparis7831]

Ryan will always be my favourite JD

[@Jojo-hy8dm]

This is a long time ago but quick thing for those still watching: THEY ARE ACTING. He didn't ignore her when she smiled at him, he was playing JD, who has very conflicting emotions in this song. Are they a new pairing? Sure. Are they ignoring each other? No.

[@Alibabaandthefortythievess]

I am *always* at Barnes and noble how. Did. I. Not. See.this.

[@chungleandthebims167]

JD looks like he'd rather be anywhere but with her. Which is completely the opposite of how JD is.

[@unknownunknown5277]

this showing was on my birthday and I had no idea this show existed until now... bummed

[@valentinamedina6739]

Ok but their shadows are like looking at each other

[@toebiter2214]

oh my god it’s been five years wtf😲

[@unscriptedelizabeth]

Why can't they do a professional recording of the whole thing with Barrett and Ryan

[@uptoedownsasquatch4517]

Well I mean it isn't possible now because their run was in like 2013 and they have moved on since then of course. But I do wish that there was one. But hey there are some pretty cool community theatre versions I've seen and the fact that I didn't have an opportunity to see the original really pushed me to search for them. Try it! :)

[@s.ourstiles]

Lizzie Barber-knell there is one

[@nataliebenton4154]

BARRETT IS MY SPIRIT ANIMAL

[@chloebastone4445]

Ok so this thing but look at their shadows and it visualize their moods

[@maddiebrannan9210]

To everyone saying the guy looked uncomfortable the entire time, or hard to have chemistry with, yeah you're probably right, but also take into consideration that in the song, JD and Veronica are supposed to be hurt about their fight, and JD isn't angry persay, but simply confused as to why Veronica doesn't wanna kill anymore, I guess that's the best way of putting it? Maybe before assuming the actor looks mean or hard to work with, maybe consider that they're just in character in the moment.

[@kittwatson3638]

Will I ever not cry from this song? Probably not

[@lizziej7723]

barrett is so incredible omg

[@jamierosefaz1641]

Nikko is the best Veronica and no one can tell me otherwise. The character just comes so easily to her

[@snsdluver1]

That's not Nikko that's Barrett Weed

[@mia-pp6uh]

Wait who tf is Nikko

[@Olivia-bb2nj]

Haha I'm not crying you are (Barrett is my life and she makes me cry with her effortless emotion)

[@ellas.7679]

The guy playing JD had\has a good voice and they sounded great but he just seemed really uncomfortable

[@sydastr_]

She's legit the best veronica fite me

[@ezra4819]

God dam that gut needs to chill he bouta be hulk his veins be popping out IMAOO

[@kiran-pv7ti]

YESSS BARRETT SLAYS IN THIS

[@chinvctr]

I Like Ryan better tbh since he sings it so gently and it’s like he gives the song all to Barrett

[@averyvolk3022]

I love this song so fucking much and love these two performing it, but they both look really uncomfortable, tired and out of their element here. D:

[@matthewperkins9397]

HOW barrett just belts like it’s nothing

[@katarinason1136]

I think he is only used to it when hes with Charissa. The other Veronica who also played Heather Chandler and the girl wearing purple thingy idk

[@erinbeth1086]

I definitely prefer Ryan as JD. I'm not sure if it's how this was meant to be set out, but they lack the chemistry to make it believable, and he looks so uncomfortable. Barrett and Ryan will always be my favourite

[@Mellowdy030]

IT REALLY "BLOWS" HAHAHAHAHA *sobbing*

[@katiekempson1566]

Is it only me but them two kinda had a moment I would love them to go out in real life x

[@screechingoatmeal7770]

Really wish I was there :(

[@anime_luhverrr]

they were practicing social distancing 6 years early 🙈

[@Karen-pi5gf]

Esa voz mujer 😍😍😍

[@kr-toons]

Wow I guess 5 people really didn't want to just be seventeen...

[@giagia5615]

Awww my poor Barrett ❤️ she looks so uncomfortable with this guy☹️💕

[@koreygrecek1730]

Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chandler Berat need to play these roles.

[@taliasajor2793]

Oh my god yes!

[@vincentalexander2294]

Korey Grecek oh shit? Yes!!!!!

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Aaron Tveit as JD also