LeakyCon Portland "La Vie Boheme" Fandom Parody -- Official Video

[@gh0st_v0id]

anthony rapp: what is up my fellow kids

[@MeganIsAPanda]

Oh my god

[@kerriprice4152]

Brandi Lucero So true XD

[@Cellulex01]

RENT AND STARKID AND REFERENCES AND ANTHONY RAPP AND FANDOMS AND HYPERVENTILATING SYSTEM OVERLOAD

[@amelieg246]

I'm getting over excited too! Why has it taken my so long to see this

[@rianchilds2889]

mY FAVORITE PART IS HOW ANTHONY IS DOING THE CHOREOGRAPHY AND EVERYONE ELSE IS JSUT DANCING

[@britskee03]

How the hell did they get actual Anthony Rapp to show up?!?!

[@mayanpaw]

Apparently he's friends with Maureen Johnson (the author) who plans a lot of Leaky Con

[@busybee314]

mayanpaw Maureen Johnson.... See any similarities in names?

[@mayanpaw]

Lol, yes I am aware

[@MindfreakDevinaShi]

mayanpaw Also he's wanted to go to Leaky for a few years running apparently.

[@JaymeKathleen]

britskee03 this is super late... but he's also long time friends with Melissa Anelli

[@BabyLlamas023]

The fact that Tessa wrote this entire thing makes so much sense... xD

[@TonyStark-zz6rr]

She did?!?!? Why am I so proud? and yes yes it does

[@bluepinwheeldin]

Anthony Rapp, Starkid, Curt, Mary Kate, Tessa, Paint!!! OMYGHOD How did I not see this video before??

[@pepsiaddict7692]

april prajio WHERE IS PAINT?

[@pepsiaddict7692]

april prajio FOUND HIM

[@TonyStark-zz6rr]

literally my reaction comment section mentions Jon Me: WHERE IS THY GLORIOUS JON!?!? **continues watching** Me (weakly due to fangirling overload): ....found him....

[@kl-1447]

Pemberly Digital too

[@erinelizabeth3272]

Oh my god. Anthony Rapp and Jon Cozart on one stage. My life is complete now.

[@erinelizabeth3272]

Holy crap. That was before I knew about Starkid. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS!

[@TonyStark-zz6rr]

me Thomas should've been there too. Just imagine the Thomas, Jon, and Anthony all singing together on one stage.

[@dentze]

brosenthal in a Sherlock tshirt just made my day

[@audreyviolet4772]

THIS IS THE NERDIEST THING I HAVE EVER SOON OH MY GOD I LOVE IT

[@robloxnerd8510]

XD

[@gregblair9563]

1. It's too bad her mike cut out during Martha Jones' only verse. 2. I'm glad they kept in the line, "Living with, not dying from disease" from RENT. 3. HOLY CRAP, IS THAT ANTHONY RAPP???

[@juliaforbes7257]

yes it is

[@megtell]

Anthony Rapp you are a True Hero

[@okaykatieokay]

Is someone asked me to sum up 2000s-2010s nerd culture, I'd send them this video. It's just everything - should be super cringy but it isn't because everyone is so unashamed of what they love. It makes me so happy!

[@c0d3m0nky]

Anyone actually thinking this is cringe has no joy left

[@singingstar56]

HOW HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE?! THE STARKIDS, ANTHONY RAPP AND ALL THE FANDOMS OMG IM DEAD!!!

[@okonh0wp]

Is that the actual Mark from Rent?

[@marchman3000]

Yep! That's Anthony Rapp! He really likes this kind of stuff.

[@craziestproductions3736]

I'm pretty sure

[@chelseahazlehurst]

Yes it is

[@ksmthy369]

Yeah he's from the original cast and the movie

[@ads_444]

@@marchman3000 yes it is

[@saradiebold9353]

being a huge Rent fan, THIS MAKES ME CRY SO HARD OMF

[@artistpino]

Yeah this was all kinds of epic. I'm pretty sure I could watch this 10 more times and catch new jokes and people I recognize. And can we just talk about how they made Dylan from starkid Sam Gamgee because ppl always say he looks like Sean Astin.

[@ellekay8124]

I just found out about this video and I am internally screaming from the perfection of this.

[@Ashrusher36]

Anthony Rapp, a RENT song turned into a fandom one, and Starkids all up in one big lovely 9 minutes and 6 seconds video just made my life complete

[@cjsparks02]

love the shoutout to Hank and John.

[@jennyfur6154]

Hank's just in the background tryna keep up with the lyrics I love it

[@pinkiemcgraw7672]

Tessa wote this

[@MOCliffe]

The LDB Cast, The StarKids and Hank Green all in one show. I didn't know I needed this until now.

[@CorrineWatts]

"KLAINE PERFECTION" THEY UNDERSTAND

[@katiesmith2900]

WHEN IS THAT????

[@sarahkoury1224]

THAT RHYMES

[@mindyyan2248]

rent sherlock harry potter disney hunger games AVPM vlogbrothers etc HELP ALL MY FANDOMS IN ONE THIS IS GLORIOUS

[@kennaelise8075]

It makes me so happy that Lauren Lopez was Buffy the Vampire Slayer c:

[@TonyStark-zz6rr]

Anthony Rapp Jon Cozart Dom Titus Tessa Netting Joey Richter Joe Moses I feel like Thomas Sanders was abandoned and Darren should've been there.

[@ads_444]

And lauren lopez was there too

[@LMiddie]

I literally cried, that was so beautiful. What made me cry was the parts about Esther Earl and TSWGO.

[@thatkennedy]

This is the most 2013-Tumblr-era thing I’ve EVER seen

[@jillturley6442]

The amount of perfection in this song is just overwhelming. If only everyone knew the lyrics...

[@guidecfk]

whoever wrote these lyrics is a genius who understands us

[@nicolewinchester4414]

sO MANY OF MY FAVORITE THINGS COMBINED I CAN NOT

[@shea6686]

The places where broadway and nerdfighteria intersect are the best places on the internet oh my freaking god

[@MemoryKLane]

this just unlocked so many memories. I used to watch this video all the time

[@lightningfirst689]

1:35 That note lasted longer than 50% of marriages.

[@katsokol4575]

"just don't skip nine" me: AHHHHHHHH

[@equinlan5]

"Captions are available, in case you couldn't hear anything else" Omg, I love you.

[@AudaciousInrushBerit]

Everything in this song. The people, the costumes, the lyrics, THE LYRICS. Everything was perfect.

[@lola6298]

SO MANY FANDOMS IN ONE ROOM! WHAT DO I DO? THE FEELS?

[@mariannegrossmann5334]

ANTHONY RAPP OMFG

[@katiegoodall5347]

This is amazing! Antony Rapp, Starkid, Rent and fandom a

[@RockerChicktv1]

Anthony Rapp, Jon Cozart, Hank Green, The guy from Harry potter the musical, fandoms, rent, cosplay, my heart is screaming. How have i not know about this till now

[@bajvreal]

"A place where you can always belong, THIS IS FANDOM!"

[@zoesapphire3582]

How have I never heard this before and why am I crying?!

[@ImaRawrr]

I am crying at the sheer perfection of this. My favorite song parodied about things I love, song by people I idolize, dressed as my favorite characters. And lets face it, Anthony Rap as Mark, just made everything so much better. That and Starkid, Esther, LBD, and DFTBA

[@quinoacowboys]

I MISS THIS SO MUCH

[@MichelleJoyYT]

As soon as heard the first notes while Joe was talking-- I grabbed my friend's arm & said "no, no... no way" & I wasn't sure because it was impossible. But then Anthony started singing w/ the spotlight on just him, but still-- no way would they do the whole thing. But by the 2nd coat button... I saw the Mark scarf... & I was on the ground shouting & screaming (& I think crying), &... this is the worst grammar I have ever used, but that's the way my mind was working. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!!

[@campbellschickennoodlesoup]

I'm literally crying remembering the time at had at this wonderful conference.

[@kimberlyterasaki4843]

"I'm fine, just DON'T SKIP NINE!" I love how we can all tell which fandom that's from.

[@transcendentalist73]

My heart isn't working right now from all the feels

[@XandraLeigh]

No matter how many timesI watch this I cry ugly happy tears.

[@leviheichou2775]

this was literally the most beautiful thing I have ever seen

[@camcat26]

I saw him on the side, and I wasn't sure if it was him until he started singing, and then got so excited! I love Anthony Rapp. I only got about half of the references, but this is most definitely the best parody of Rent ever!

[@frostedjosieos]

Anthony Rapp just keeps his Mark costume in his trunk just in case

[@plasticpictureframe]

Since it’s just a sweater and scarf I would not be surprised.

[@dramaramasam]

This is now officially my favorite thing ever.

[@cocaptainoffriends]

Leaky is the greatest con ever! The just finished up Leakycon London on Sunday but they're working hard on next years which will be held in Orlando, Florida!

[@bitcheslovesticks6993]

Why did this give me chills I am not even in a lot of these fandoms.

[@dashgraci]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

[@SEH221]

I wish to god I had gone. When I heard Rapp was going to be there, I was a mess. I knew something like this was going to happen, and I missed it. I am crying right now, because this finale was GOLD, and I hope to see Rapp next year. This rendition of La Vie Boheme is the most perfect thing I have ever seen. I went in 2012, and hopefully 2014 will happen for me! To everyone who was there: I HOPE YOU HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!!!!

[@theatergeek82]

Wherever he is, Jonathon Larson is getting a good laugh out of this

[@layobas96]

EVERYTHING I LOVE, ALL IN ONE VIDEO. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY EMOTIONS.

[@stevicook]

I have listened to this at least 3 times a day since it happened. Except on the first day. I was too amazed to even processed that it happened.

[@SweenyTodd98]

there are so many awesome things on that stage that my mind is blown

[@AlyssaRenee116]

I literally cried. I LITERALLY CRIED IT'S EVERYTHING I LOVE.

[@AllonsyArielle]

Watching this in the airport on my way back home and feeling all of the feels!

[@perkicas]

Don't mind me. Just casually sobbing that I couldn't afford to see Anthony Rapp at freaking Leaky Con I just can't even...DON'T SKIP NINE! That was fantastic! And I teared up at the bit about Esther. This whole song was just brilliant.

[@samsims5181]

This literally has everything in the world that I love, how have I not seen this before?

[@mesquitegirl2013]

YES!!! Rent plus all these cool fandoms.... yes please

[@claystripe6514]

Gah- this is the most messy, beautiful, geeky, insane, wonderful thing I've ever seen. So many amazing people. Man, fandom is awesome.

[@WenbruReviews]

This looks a really fun experience to these kids. Nice of Anthony to be there to be the inspiration of his role…

[@hufflepuffwannabe]

I come back to this video every so often and it makes me so so happy!

[@mariecelleraguine6137]

OH MY FREAKING GOD!!! i love this sooo much....i am obsessed with RENT and i love this parody

[@dabrown100]

I'm crying so much. God I wish I was there this year. Last year was great but they have this... NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

these are ALL things I love! and omg, the lead from rent is actually here? amazing, just amazing.

[@sreside94]

I agree! I thought it sounded mildly interesting before but much too far away and whatever, but this video just warms my heart. It so cool to see all of the fandoms collide.

[@brch2]

NOW I WANNA SEE THEM ALL SING "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART"!

[@jellybelly98rox]

Ugh it's so perfect all the fandoms and recognizing like every single person in this I'm just (Also, Brian Rosenthal as Sherlock is perfect)

[@tnttitus1432]

Anthony Rapp is amazing

[@ReneeBorcas]

Each time I watch this it becomes more magical

[@2296chiara]

This is the best thing I ever seen about fandoms. I feel at home. They are amazing.

[@BananaBreadinc]

I may or may not be tearing up right now. This is amazing. I can't wait until I am finally able to go to Leaky.

[@spongeyruler]

LeakyCon is amazing. I was there this year. It's definitely worth it. As you can tell, it's not just Harry Potter, there are things and events for other fandoms as well.

[@laylahuff2877]

When i first saw this, my heart pretty much exploded

[@maxrbmc]

This is the best thing that has made me the happiest in all of the days

[@dovewingandbella]

doctor who, harry potter, hunger games, twilight and LOTR! all the feels!

[@ScreamingBottle]

I just discovered this... Mind = BLOWN

[@Christine_990]

Okay. I got chills and teared up when they said in Esther's Name.

[@harrietbowles9004]

Everyone's excited about Antgony Rapp and Starkid (fair, by the way, I love them too) and I'm over here fangirling over Mary Kate Wiles

[@Linz031487]

Did anyone else squeal when Anthony Rapp started singing? I saw him live in Charlotte, NC when he had joined the RENT tour for a few shows back in 2009--his voice is still amazing! Also, I want to go to LeakyCon.

[@plasticpictureframe]

This just proves that Anthony Rapp is down for anything.

[@EilsTheDaydreamer]

HOW HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE NOW?! I WAS FANGIRLING OVER PEOPLE AND THE MUSIC AND THE LYRICS AND ASDFGHJKLICAN'TEVEN!!!!!!!!

[@iluvmusic938]

Why does this make me smile uncontrollably?!?

[@victorialocicero920]

I get goosebumps at the same line every time: "In Esther's name we'll send a shout 'cause This Star Won't Go Out" Rest in awesome Esther

[@untappedinkwell]

The mention of Esther and TSWGO made me a little bit teary eyed. God she must have loved that.

[@xmonkeyflowerx]

Curt and Dom were so awesome... My life is made.

[@TheRealLibstick]

This is so perfect, wish they had better vocals but I don't even care. I love it

[@havanese2107]

So many feels... I just can't even express it.

[@pepsiaddict7692]

This is so cool! They feature so many fandoms that you don't often included.

[@brunabenne]

Just this once, everybody lives!

[@abigailmanaluz]

IM ACTUALLY SCREAMING OMFG ANTHONY RAPP WITH A BUNCH OF STARKIDS AND OTHER ONLINE STARS IM FREAKING OUT

[@JustSayNoToNutbread]

Whoever in the LeakyCon staff was responsible for putting this up, THANK YOU for realizing how much those of us who couldn't make it this year would need to see it after hearing about it secondhand!

[@roadtripkaraoke]

THIS IS SO GOOD! Well done, writers and performers! Anthony Rapp, I just love you.

[@kenniekin7564]

I love when Anothony comes in, at about 0:45, I just feel like he's saying "nope, hold the hell up"