It Got Better Featuring Andrew Rannells| L/Studio Created by Lexus

Growing up gay isn’t easy. Growing up gay in Omaha, Nebraska, in the ’80s is a whole other story. Andrew Rannells shares his story about finding his voice, and himself, in the theater.
Featuring: Andrew Rannells
Directed By: Heather Ross
Executive Producers:
Dan Bucatinsky
Lisa Kudrow
Brian Pines
Dan Savage
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[@liliaparaninfo5880]

Hearing that he was afraid of the aids crisis makes him so amazing for later playing Whizzer in Falsettos

[@laurenjcoates]

Take a shot every time Andrew mentions Omaha in an interview

[@bat5092]

nobody do that plz

[@pamesy-jatterson7352]

Instructions too clear. Got alcohol poisioning.

[@mdtdbe]

Take a shot every time he inserts an unnecessary “like” into a sentence.

[@Whitney2022]

I love Andrew. His soul, his acting, his humor, his honesty

[@Jamie.isatheatrekid]

His hair!

[@ellacacciacca4213]

"we really like you, but we found someone who looks like you and is straight" wow...

[@melg279]

TELL ME WHO DISLIKED THIS. I WILL FIGHT THEM. THIS VIDEO IS GORGEOUS AND BEAUTIFUL. IT GIVES ME SO MUCH HOPE. THANK YOU ANDREW.

[@ruby7226]

melanie g the homophobes

[@meltedmarshdaddy]

I disliked it let's go bitch. I don't like privledged victim status pieces.

[@da96103]

0:26 Why does Andrew's dad look like Josh Gad?

[@ihatebeans99]

He has the cutest face ever

[@puddle7740]

other than anthony rosenthal but yes

[@chasealexarayb.8566]

I didn't know this channel or this video or series existed but just scrolling through Andrew rannells videos I clicked and now I'm crying

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

♪Something incredibleeee, I'll do something increeeediiibleeee!♪

[@Bebestofme99]

Every single video of It Got Better brings me to tears. I am so touched by the similar experience that I have as a gay guy with them. This is beyond! Love love love.

[@fern4998]

Bebestofme99 I

[@connieconconnor]

As a pansexual gal I was touched by this video greatly

[@hotelalien]

play ace attorney

[@snot7191]

Omaha nebreaska

[@bat5092]

o m a h a n e b r a s k a

[@michaelmell8285]

*OMAHA NEBRASKA*

[@_flipperfish]

oMaHa NeBrAsKa

[@Ashley-bt1dm]

_omaha nebraska_

[@kikibrown1010]

This video is great, and I'm genuinely not trying to take away from it, but it's so strange to see Andrew Rannels with a beard

[@darceywright3088]

INNIT

[@vkd3217]

I probably wouldnt of come out until I was an adult if it wasn't for the new normal. Me being this small town kid surrounded by far right people being gay wasnt an option for me so seeing these characters was like wow Im the only one maybe this is something I shouldn't have to hide. I think I was 13 when I saw it and it made me accept myself ( i still didn't come out till years later ). Rannells is a true inspiration

[@duniellah]

the fact that he's much more happy with himself now is amazing i love him

[@marblefan500]

My same reaction when I watched the Tony's for the first time . . . I hope I can achieve that dream.

[@TigerPrawn_]

Singit500 Go for it!!!

[@ryanjankelowitz9710]

Thank you, Andrew Rannells. As a gay kid, you really have inspired me to be who I am and inspired me to pursue acting. You are my role model, and strive to be like you.

[@PoppingMagic]

How is he 40???

[@snot7191]

PoppingMagic nah he's almost 40 tho

[@joshuahoward6845]

Whizy he was 1 in 1978. He’s 40

[@michaelmell8285]

i breathe musicals *he is living proof god has favorites*

[@ryanlewis9381]

“I had an awkward 6th and 7th grade. I had gotten very heavy at that age.” M E T O O

[@asher6567]

I know this is old, but this is exactly what i needed to hear right now

[@matty_fressshhh]

Andrew Rannells is amazing⭐️🎵🎭

[@alwisyahidwahyudin1397]

Didn't expect that this video would be really touching. I mean Andrew Rannells on the thumbnail, so i prepared to laugh before

[@idontknow-xi1tw]

I know this came out so many years ago, but I just wanted to say that Andrew is such a great human being, I've watched this multiple times. I'm gay, so hearing someone as pure as Andrew talk about this is so meaningful, especially at such a low point in my life.

[@heyheyfriends4850]

I’m nine seconds in and I already feel like I’ll end up crying save me

[@palacioed17]

He's so cute, and so talented.

[@samortner388]

Hmmmm. Im from omaha, nebraska and im gay.

[@eg5058]

Sam Ortner you are Andrew Rannels

[@eg5058]

Sam Ortner Rannells*

[@IneffablyBisexual]

Same

[@brookelynepetersonactor]

we truly don’t deserve him, what an adorable man

[@eviejo9013]

i can feel the tears starting

[@lexicardwell4956]

He is such a god. Bless him, he’s so inspirational

[@ilikebands4696]

Ugh I was already about to cry and then he started talking about Hedwig. I love that show with all my heart and I’m so glad he talked about it.

[@rainbowroadthekilljoy8]

"I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska"

[@AliCatt777]

He didn't get a part just because he is gay?? wtf.

[@est4307]

IKR

[@kuribo2305]

I come here every few months just to remind myself that everything will be okay. I honestly look up to Andrew so much. His memoir changed my life and made me more accepting of myself. I might not be very articulate because words can't describe how thankful I am to be alive at the same time as this man and how much I love him!! Thank you Andrew!

[@wormsalad9964]

god i'm crying now

[@onemercilessming1342]

Immersing oneself in the arts--music, poetry, prose, theater, whatever--is one way to find the strength within oneself to endure being pilloried by those who view one as "different". In Gone With the Wind, Rhett Butler says a line that sums that up perfectly: He tells Scarlett, who definitely marches to the beat of a different drummer, "Be different, and be damned". It matters not what the "difference" is. Getting to college is liberating...it's a much more accepting environment than junior and senior high school can ever be.

[@anatomicalpuppet]

I can’t tell whether this man is my dad or my son. He is the most beautiful of men. *_Hi I’m very gay how are you doing_*

[@julianw7737]

what a wonderful man

[@dannypalik]

It does not always get better. As a matter of fact, for most gay men, things get worse as we age. This is a documentary that needs to be made. Elderly gay men need support.

[@princepeterwolf]

These are my favorite videos. Thank you so much for making them it helps allot.

[@ade3582]

Who is that producer, give me the name. I just wanna talk.

[@cringyemailnamegivedie7592]

His beard,ugh♡ He makes me so happy,and so confident about myself and my sexuality.

[@abialston8476]

I love Andrew so much

[@emilyc9492]

This is unbelievably touching! Great life story!!

[@personclavet7364]

Andrew Rannels is truly amazing 😁

[@laurachandler2910]

wait wheres the guy who looks like him but is straight...i need to date that guy

[@abigailvogelmeier]

he's talking about aaron tveit just fyi

[@antonmouzy]

what show?

[@dustbunnie7314]

Laura Chandler Why am I laughing so hard?

[@Tom-zr6yn]

Anton Mouzykantskii might've been catch me if you can

[@abialston8476]

Matt so was he talking about Aaron Tveit?

[@praestant8]

Being of the same generation and similar situation as Andrew there are certainly parallels I can immediately relate to.

[@saturnerens]

I love andrew so much hes such an iconic angel

[@joshuahoward6845]

He’s pretty much my celebrity boyfriend . I’m in love with Elijah, head over heels...btw.

[@jazmin5227]

OMAHA NEBRASKA

[@vvvvinvasion]

take a shot everytime Andrew mentions he's from omaha, nebraska in an interview, and everytime ben platt mentions hes jewish

[@marleyhinrichs4765]

I came out as bi to my mom and she doesn't have a problem with me being bi just with me defining it so young

[@da96103]

4:30-4:40 Who is the guy who looks like Andrew and is straight?

[@kaylabuffone6042]

Aaron Tveit (from what i heard)

[@pam0626]

Who is the female producer that made that horrible comment?

[@mayam942]

Hello he is an inspiration I love him (also, right of the bat, OMAHA NEBRASKA.)

[@whizzerismypookie]

it wouldn’t be true if i said i didn’t watch this at LEAST weekly. (i’m a gay and trans kid, and broadway is my biggest dream.)

[@reever_r]

SAME. I relate to Andrew a lot I violently sobbed when I ready too much is not enough because I realized I wasn’t alone. this random little broadway man saved my life.

[@baishakhikarmakar4723]

I like him so muchhhhh.

[@lilfishey96]

Best videos on KZbin so inspiring

[@9243Francesca]

What two soul-less witches down voted this

[@cringyemailnamegivedie7592]

DUDE THE NEW NORMAL WAS THE SHIT FOR ME AS A KID

[@professorx3430]

Important video.

[@pjaz6800]

he didn't talk about how being the narrator of Sonic X affected him and that's the best shit this guy did wtf

[@em-up2om]

??

[@pjaz6800]

I'm trolling but still

[@sometimesitbelikethatallth7234]

Omaha Nebraska

[@ebenmorrid]

I love him so much.

[@karlyantonette399]

I am in love with him I love him so much

[@carolinerideout4251]

hi

[@JasmineLiontamer]

Wow

[@LarryBanks85]

I love this ❤️

[@Lifewithliam5758]

Veneer it got better

[@elena-mv8pf]

i think he’s from orlando florida

[@bargasfam]

0:20 4:02

[@pam0626]

I’ve been rewatching all of the John Hughes films that were my touchstones growing up: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink. These films have not held up well; the homophobic & misogynistic gags are horrible.

[@kimmowrey8172]

He says "like" a lot.

[@est4307]

Maybe he has anxiety idk

[@PumpkinFlambee]

I want an "it got better" about the B in LGBT... Oh wait! It doesn't get better for the B in LGBT -_-

[@diamondman203]

I know them feels man.

[@potterheadaleyna9452]

Exactly! But, try being Asexual Aromantic or Panosexual or Grayasexual. There are lots more forgotten sexualities.

[@debussy843]

True actually. I'm glad I'm fully gay. I've never met a bi guy that was at peace.

[@maxowens3621]

What about the T?

[@redacted6969]

there's an excellent episode with Laverne Cox