Jonathan Groff Gets Emotional with Lea Michele - Spring Awakening Broadway Reunion Rehearsal

Rehearsing "The Word of Your Body" - The fourth time Jon had broken down in tears that day.
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[@Kristine_202]

I love how on Lea's opening night for "Funny Girl," she could hear Jonathan crying in the audience, and later on she said, "I was thinking, 'Is this fool really crying during the opening number?'" 🤣

[@AlannaWest-h8y]

❤sids🎉😂

[@Michael-gf8pf]

He is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. A REAL person. No fake airs. And he’s brilliant!

[@Elainewilkerson0007]

Luckyyyy. I want to meet him

[@mariannebrandon8891]

Ugh! You’re so lucky. I’m going to NY in December I hope I can meet him and Daniel Radcliffe after Merrily We Roll Along. Wish me luck

[@mollydonahue9168]

i met him when i was 14 at the san francisco hamilton premier and he was so incredibly gracious and kind. i was freaking out when i saw him lol and he went so out of his way to come talk to me and my friends and take a picture with us. he is so genuine and as a young teen that interaction meant the world to me

[@Joker-ed3nz]

I agree but um uh his best friend is Lea Michele who uh oh uh not so good

[@jewellllll]

I believe that 100%! He seems so lovely ❤

[@roseyp7047]

Jonathan Groff’s friendship with Leah Michelle makes me like her more ( I know, I know, that’s weird). I must have watched this reunion special like 7 times and I didn’t know much about Spring Awakening before that. I knew him and Leah were very close and had undeniable chemistry on Glee but seeing this special and knowing the context of that play, I’m so captivated by it all

[@DylanRomanov]

Friends bring out the best in each other

[@roseyp7047]

Yes they do and this clip is especially adorable

[@bingovegas4867]

LIKE seven times? LIKE, what are you a Kardashian?

[@roseyp7047]

@@bingovegas4867 What? I said I’ve watched the reunion special like 7 times. I’m not asking people to like my comment 7 times lol

[@roseyp7047]

@@bingovegas4867 Wait are saying because I said the word “like” I’m a Kardashian? That’s even better than what I originally thought you meant 💀 Would you feel better if I had written “approximately” instead of “like”? Cause I can go back and edit my comment just for you if it’s bothering you that much

[@shpidoinkleboy]

Side note: Jonathan is really just so damn hot

[@chloeoh592]

I hate that you’re right 😂

[@mikewright3029]

Did he lose weight or did he always look like that?

[@DeemaCloud]

​@@mikewright3029 i think its the longer hair

[@balladofahomeschooledboy0514]

he fat af just saying

[@user-li7gm7gv3v]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@renettareno662]

When you miss people that just make you cry

[@Elainewilkerson0007]

Real though.

[@gracegrapes7772]

i know lea is a grade A diva but her and johnathan are amazing i love them

[@nicolefrances.c]

lol she is a diva, but she isn’t a grade A one.

[@jonathandpg6115]

omg the spelling

[@nicolefrances.c]

@@jonathandpg6115 I didn’t even notice that 😅. I saw the diva part and that’s where i stopped reading and started responding lmfao. Thanks for commenting that.. now I’m feeling triggered (not literally ) 😂😂

[@hearts4melaniemartini]

I always forget that johnathon groff voices kristoff in frozen 😭 and ofc idena menzel as Elsa. Seriously her and Lea r so similar to me with both have really REALLY powerful voices and they even kinda look alike

[@nativenewyorker3144]

That’s why they worked so well as mother and daughter

[@sherri42]

Lea looks more like Idena as she ages.

[@MeeLoo-sc2ns]

@@nativenewyorker3144wait what did they play mother and daughter in?

[@daisies667]

@@MeeLoo-sc2nsin glee!!

[@ValeriaHernandez-06]

My Roman Empire is Jonathan as King George III. Like, I know he is an actor but he looks so calm all the time but he definitely looks crazy as King George😅

[@hay_bail1]

I love how much he cares for and loves the performing arts. Is so proud to be where he is and doesn’t take it for granted.

[@bethanyirene7120]

They all laugh at him 😂😭😭😭

[@nicolakent-in4gp]

he is also laughing while crying

[@Tyler_Mills26]

I think they're laughing because Lea says "fucking Jonathan?" like its not a common reaction but i think its sweet how emotional he gets xxx

[@Austin123.]

This is likely the 2nd or 3rd time, and he kept crying and laughing at the same time.

[@rubimujica9983]

​@@Tyler_Mills26 so, that's what she said 😂. I didn't understand at first.

[@Tyler_Mills26]

​@rubimujica9983 Yeah the word "fucking" is really soft like under breath but it's definitely there xxx

[@nicholasmorgan8881]

lovely in every way

[@thisistheatrekid]

Jonathan really said "ok Johnny, time to be a big boy now"

[@kristieroybal4888]

This is the most endearing thing I've seen in a very long time. And I snickered right along with them. 😉

[@heathermillard6841]

A guy that cries in public unashamedly! Love a sweetheart like that! ❤

[@amikireicraftstore]

We really don't deserve Johnathan 😭💜

[@madelynstoltzfus]

I’m showing this to his mom next time I see her. She probably saw it but this is so sweet 😂😭🫶🏻

[@misteryA555]

There is a video on KZbin where Jonathan talks about how early in the show's previews he once forgot EVERY SINGLE LYRIC of an entire section of Left Behind and just kept repeating "All things.... All things... All things" for like a full minute, causing every other cast member to start laughing hysterically (which was a problem because they're supposed to be very sad in that scene) Glad to see nothing has changed

[@mocktrialbabe]

YES I was thinking of this!

[@meatymaggot]

I watched the 2008 recording of the musical and it was amazing. It feels nice seeing the cast together after all those years.

[@thebestcomesthird]

We get it. This emotion over the music, the story, the pain, the relationship, the show. We feel you. 🥲

[@soz81]

This makes me smile so much

[@hdog24]

“fucking Jonathan” 😂

[@renettareno662]

Awww it's okay to feel those emotions its very heart felt

[@belleetlabete1819]

What an amazing reunion. I was obsessed with this musical when I was at uni and then it came to London and I got to see it many times. Still one of my favourites.

[@amityislandchum]

I love them so much. 💕

[@jacksonhoopah]

"JONATHAN😂💖" -lea

[@lyndawilliams4570]

I understand Johnathan….Lea’s voice does that to me too. Sublime. The both of you ❤

[@cabooseluvr1]

I love how Skylar Astin is just in the back recording it as well. So many stars came from this show!

[@nicolereardon8304]

How can you not love Groffsauce!? Jonathan, you are just such an incredible person ❤️ love love love you!

[@aprilovalle3969]

I was just asking what happened to lea michelle today. She has such an incredible voice ❤

[@Brickingtheblock]

I love when shes just like “this isnt a solo”

[@dianekightcraddock2653]

Awww…I love their friendship ❤

[@왕왕-x7w]

진짜 내 최애 뮤지컬 …

[@chelseadaley9770]

I just love Lea and Jonathan’s friendship because they are just wonderful people who always had that good very close special bond that they had y’all should’ve had seen them in glee they were incredible

[@billiebuffalo]

Just imagine the deja vu you'd experience with this. Not just with the song, but also with the same person you originated the role with.

[@Sandman-n2i]

Aww..so adorable.

[@matthewlambofficial]

I know Jonathan I did merrily we roll along with him!!!

[@jewellllll]

Aww, Groffy ❤ He's a daydream.

[@ComplexHormones]

He’s crying because she learned to read to sing this song 🖤 that’s beautiful

[@thetunebella6675]

Oh no Johnathan baby don't cry 😭😂

[@soz81]

Brad turning around to watch is the best bit

[@hunterthuiet8334]

I would be crying too

[@nicolegorring9761]

Theres a reunion show! 🥰🥰🥰 please some company film it like Disney did Hamilton. We still haven't even gotten a professional version of spring awakening in Australia 😭😭😭

[@bigbrotherau05]

It’s on Max, which hasn’t launched officially in Australia yet because WBD is is still licensing HBO content to Foxtel. ‘Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known’ is a HBO Original, so presumably if Foxtel buys all HBO Originals it should be available on their streaming services like f.i. Binge. If the deal ends though or is restructured to be non-exclusive for Foxtel, Max is likely coming to Australia in 2025 or 2026. In the meantime, there are always alternative ways to watch ‘Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known’ if one really wants to.

[@all_is_well_Mara]

Lea is so sweet getting Jonathan through this ❤

[@elizaanderson1634]

“🎶ohhh🎶- JONATHAN.”

[@PREPPY_GOOFBALL]

I just freaking love Jonathan groff

[@juliaprado1593]

I love him

[@HEAVENLYJD1738Divuilu]

Aawwwe jonathan he's so cute 😂❤😭😭😭😭

[@ptfornatale]

Awwwwwww ❤❤❤

[@malloryalvarez642]

Ummm he's soooooooooooooo precious 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@hilaryhiggins4643]

🥹 my heart!!!

[@power_6080]

Gideons laugh being the loudest 😭

[@ritaruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

His so handsome and looks so sweet too

[@nicollybarbosa2780]

"Fucking Jonathan" lmfao 🤣

[@sienashawver6511]

I remember in our last show that we did we had to sing move toward the darkness as our spirits went to rest in an epic orchestra moment. There was not one dry tear on stage.. 😂

[@hannahmay1967]

Them two are amazing

[@1982robgeorge]

Jonathan is such a beautiful man

[@francy6804]

Lo amo 😍🤣

[@elizabethdelacruz4077]

His laugh/crying. Lol❤

[@amoebaj]

Skylar over there low-key filming it 🤣🤣🤣

[@erinmcintyre9245]

Awwww😢😢😢😢

[@emilymcgeough6677]

Hi Emily thanks 😘

[@benlewis9362]

I don't care what people think of Lea. I didn't start paying attention to her and Glee until about 6 months ago, about a decade after her scandal (came out during BLM.) I am not defending her actions then but I am 95% sure she is a better person now than she was then. I love the two of them, Jonathan and Lea have a special bond, and they have special chemistry on both Broadway and Glee. He has always had her back. Even though Jesse betrayed Rachel in Season 1 and me loving Finn and Rachel together because of Monchele, Jesse was a better fit for Rachel.

[@魚-g9h]

ジェシーとレイチェル.....🥹一生大好きです

[@danieller.2067]

I have a crush on Jonathan lol

[@elizabethranum6908]

Fantastic

[@jorgeMGCollector]

I can’t imagine him as a couple, so I love 💕

[@devonripley7862]

Adore him

[@existentialpotato]

me too i’d be sobbing

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

He’s so sweet

[@piercenguyen9260]

The glee star and the Hamilton star.

[@music4thesoul80]

Technically both are Glee stars.

[@ilyssahagood8387]

😭❤

[@roberttorres4893]

Saw her in funny girl, beautiful show ❤

[@jbweeda2890]

I thinknits not the first time he is crying Gentle soul

[@moyaoconnell6629]

lea saying “fucking johnathan you did this when we did the show too” 😭😭

[@alicecarolina5912]

🥺😍❤️❤️❤️

[@DanyelleMullins]

ANYONE BUT HER PLEASE ITS MY FAVORITE FUCKING MUSICALLLLLLL

[@no1nestandsalone387]

That’s the guy from Mindhunters! 😮

[@jessemiqueas1501]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AdirondackRuby]

Aw Buddy! 😂😢😂😢❤

[@teacheralineadorno]

Haha so sweet ❤❤

[@marqueemarcrutt7116]

Awwwwww

[@meltavora6091]

Eu nunca superei que eles não são um casal, e nunca vou!

[@dilan2532]

I love lea Michelle. ❤❤❤

[@madeline6821]

❤

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

I know who that is on the left too. Two amazing looking guys.

[@nicollybarbosa2780]

"f*cking Jonathan" lmfao

[@CCCTTT3737]

💓

[@chqrlie.the.swiftie]

Crazy/not so crazy thing Ive seen both of their musicals on broadway also my friend’s aunt went on a date with josh groban and said he was weird

[@Kmse898]

Aww😂❤

[@Kmse898]

Also, lea looks good with her hair down!!

[@LillyCrash]

Wow Leah gives me so much "Shelby"-Vibes now

[@jujub4553]

Aw his infamously super sweaty pits lol he’s such a hottie and a cutie all at the same time

[@Anna-hu6ob]

This looks like laughing not crying

[@MarlaGideos-gb9kf]

I can’t hear what song they are singing

[@Amatureb]

Word of your body from spring awakening

[@jessicafelix7178]

Is that Skylar Astin behind Jonathan?

[@cara6465]

Perfect bffs. Broadway snobs.

[@hennieslife3150]

Lea is like get your shit together

[@andreagarciamedrano4228]

When was this reunion?! Did they did the show again?!

[@lilang9270]

They held a benefit concert last year I think. There’s a documentary on hbo and someone recorded the audio from the concert and uploaded it on KZbin. Some of the cast said they might release the full concert footage later but I wouldn’t get your hopes up.

[@comptecommelesautres8729]

She's perfectly built

[@Izzayroach]

best friends forever. Vagona

[@gwauii3050]

Why is he laughing/tearing up?

[@kinlol]

ALL THING MOMENT........lol