Michael Rupert & Stephen Bogardus perform "What Would I Do" from FALSETTOS at the 2009 Broadway Stands Up For Freedom Concert. With Seth Rudetsky on piano. Directed by Jen Bender & Daniel Goldstein.
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@KerganEdwardsStout9 жыл бұрын
Falsetttos has always been one of my favorite shows, not least of because when I saw it, my partner was then in the last months of his life. This show encapsulates so much of what I was going through at the time. It will always hold a special place in my heart...
@delaneydalheim14772 жыл бұрын
oh god, I'm so sorry, if I'm getting correct, your LGBTQ as well. I'm just a 17-year-old but this song hits me hard too but in q different way I cannot describe its truly a beautiful piece of art
@danielpaugh67893 ай бұрын
Not me crying at a KZbin comment 🥺 I’ve never even heard this song before and for this to be part of its introduction makes me like it even more. Genuinely, thank you for sharing.
@stevedickman21528 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and heartbreaking. The line, "Yes I'd beg or steal or borrow if I could hold you for one hour more" destroys me every time I hear it.
@sarahdavids72896 жыл бұрын
Another line that is just absolutely heart-shattering is "Once I was told that good men get better with age. We're just gonna skip that stage." It gets me every time
@introusas4 жыл бұрын
my favorite is "i'd like to believe that i'd do it again and again and again" especially considering in the beginning he says "and never never never never never do it over again"
@shaynamurray20907 жыл бұрын
I'm just in love with Michael Rupert's voice. I can't explain it, there is just this quality about it that melts me.
@katiecarrot313 жыл бұрын
Facts, glad to see were all on the same page
@cindiverbelun18023 жыл бұрын
Ditto!!!
@ktlg14232 жыл бұрын
It's so soft and classy.
@JakeStorm6 жыл бұрын
Straight or gay, this song should touch the hearts of anyone with a capacity for love and the sacrifices it brings.
@highoninfinity6 жыл бұрын
“once i was told that good men get better with age... we’re just gonna skip that stage” that line gets me every damn time
@slouster266 жыл бұрын
i find it kinda funny that Michael Rupert was Marvin, and he was also Calahan (i dont think i spelt that right but i dont feel like checking whoops) in Legally Blonde, and now in the 2016 falsettos revival, Christian Borle is Marvin, and he was Emmett in Legally Blonde lol
@siariele45923 жыл бұрын
Michael Rupert actually recommended that Christian got the role of Marvin
@slouster263 жыл бұрын
@@siariele4592 that comment was from 2 years ago wh-
@siariele45923 жыл бұрын
Shealyn Louster oh shit i didn't realise omg 😭😭
@KingMinecraftor3 жыл бұрын
In 2003 they were also in Elegies: a Song Cycle together, another show written by Bill Finn
@yoavshatiАй бұрын
@@slouster26 Why is it surprising that someone commented after a few years?
@TheMaviene8 жыл бұрын
There is something to be said about sad self-reflection songs. William Finn perfectly captures Marvin's confusing/sad question. It destroys me every time Marvin thinks about how his life would've been different without Whizzer. Theatre is supposed to provide insight on the human condition, and I just can't help but think of this song (and musical (also among others)) when looking for examples.
@michaylalovitt27966 жыл бұрын
TheMavieneT agreed, always makes me sad to see those sellout commercial musicals. This is what theater ought to be. It should make us look closer to the human condition and what it means to be alive.
@Theordoreqaz6 жыл бұрын
I have no idea if this was on purpose or not but the fact that Michael doesn’t really look at or acknowledge Stephen while he’s singing while Stephen actually does look at Michael mAKES THIS SO MUCH MORE PAINFUL
@michaylalovitt27966 жыл бұрын
Aaron it's cause he's dead. Whizzer is dead and Marvin is singing to his memory.
@todderick429 жыл бұрын
I swear Michael Rupert and William Finn have made me cry more than any other people in the world. This is so beautiful and wonderful. Thank you for sharing this.
@ras613pa8 жыл бұрын
+Todd Page Ditto. We might be soulmates lol :)
@tahliaevans54444 жыл бұрын
Wait until you see Christian Borle and Andrews Rannells sing this song... you may rethink that statement
@rowanalfred93464 жыл бұрын
Right?! Damn you, Bill!
@therealjesterguys5 жыл бұрын
The piano at “who the hell then threw this curve” and “we’re just gonna skip that stage” kills me inside every time.
@mattpipeman7 жыл бұрын
Michael Rupert still has a stellar voice. He breaks my heart.
@nycubanpete8 жыл бұрын
It gets better with age.....great performance.
@eggiesoverspinachovertoast86242 жыл бұрын
we’re just gonna skip that stage
@jaybird63964 жыл бұрын
That finale was even sadder than when mendel sings it oh BOY
@chloevaughn4107 жыл бұрын
Why am I crying in the club
@imtahloi2 жыл бұрын
Michael Rupert has one of the best voices on Broadway, no doubt.
@imbreakingdown26833 жыл бұрын
Dang! Maybe that's why Christian was casted as Marvin. They almost have the same tone
@ethanant83253 жыл бұрын
Fr like Christian and Michael have very similar voices its uncanny
@ras613pa8 жыл бұрын
Fortunate enough to have seen original productions - with both of these great performers.
@introusas4 жыл бұрын
i hope you cherish those memories. im so sad i'll never see a production like this in today's world. the revival doesnt come close to the original
@eggiesoverspinachovertoast86242 жыл бұрын
i would love to be alive to see in trousers 79’ and falsettos 92’
@tonyscheinman35385 жыл бұрын
Even after so many years, the chemistry between these two and their delivery produces a version that always brings a lump to my throat. Successors to the roles have come extremely close, but Michael Rupert and Stephen Bogardus set the bar!
@misterbigs Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see you perform in Falsettoland at the Lucille Lortel in I think 1992. As a young gay guy this number broke my heart into a thousand pieces. It still does, and I love it.
@brigadierblue2218 жыл бұрын
Damn... I never heard of this before and I'm crying in public... :"(
@charlotted13217 жыл бұрын
Them walking off together makes me emotional as if this damn show doesn't make emotional enough
@CarolineATorge8 жыл бұрын
I'm so looking forward to Falsettos heading back to Broadway!
@waytootalltorrie96748 жыл бұрын
Just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this song!!! Saw the show multiple times - one of my favorite shows! Ahhhhhh that voice Micheal Rupert........
@myproclaimers59327 жыл бұрын
I know his voice is just heartmelting
@mcmulj009 жыл бұрын
I saw them do this 5 times in NY --- one of my favorite moments ever in all theatre -- they are amazing
@aIphys2 ай бұрын
"what would i-" on the floor. bawling. shedding tears.
@ninabonita11293 жыл бұрын
THEY STILL GOT IT!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I LOVE FALSETTOS🥺😭😭
@ameliaduval3776 жыл бұрын
Falsettos will forever be in my top ten shows! These men bring these characters to life even after such a long break from the show. It is lovely and emotional performance. Truly amazing!
@thedancingveganatheist63107 жыл бұрын
The originals!
@josemara6 жыл бұрын
Your velvet voice makes me melt. Seriously. And this song makes me miserable. Seriously. Thank you for making me miserable in such a velvet-ish way. It feels good. Seriously.
@dmaraballads6 жыл бұрын
This is the best version I could find of “What Would I Do” on KZbin besides the original Falsettos😭😭
@richardhastings60826 жыл бұрын
Check out the Mandy Patinkin version on here. Pretty darned good as Marvin.
@rebeccah26626 жыл бұрын
Their voices are just so perfect, I wish I could give this kind of amazing performance
@JimBobSky9 жыл бұрын
Saw you two on Broadway doing this number. Made me cry but how beautiful.
@TessLingza2 жыл бұрын
This song gives me chills everytime
@againDREAMING7 жыл бұрын
Jesus. You still got it kid! I saw you on Broadway and I saw at the Mark Taper Forum - this is still insanely good !!!
@copaenxuto82599 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting this! I don't know how I never saw this show, but I have the entire 3 soundtracks memorized this song always hits me hard! I wish someone had a copy of the show!!!! I am against taping in theaters, but I do like to watch some that I haven't seen. (I'm a BIG hypocrite! lol) Thanks again!
@cindiverbelun18023 жыл бұрын
I do t have the links, but the full show with this cast is on KZbin. Check.
goddamn it I actually know why I'm crying in the club right now
@liesljones59877 жыл бұрын
Rupert and Bogardus own these roles and songs! (Everyone else who does them is a "pretender to the throne").
@Fluttershy2336 жыл бұрын
LieslJones59 I have to say I really think that Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle were worthy predecessors to these parts, and fit their roles just as perfectly
@katiec62774 жыл бұрын
Ok boomer
@cindiverbelun18023 жыл бұрын
I think both casts were brilliant. I saw this cast on Bway and the revival on Bway HD. Both are excellent.
@laurenelainebone7 жыл бұрын
WHY AM I CRYING RIGHT NOW OMG
@ErinLovegood9 жыл бұрын
I love these two.
@jeffmccrann94665 жыл бұрын
iconic song. iconic performance. thank you!
@ras613pa4 жыл бұрын
No duo has ever portrayed the characters or sung the Finn song's better.
@neptunestardust3 жыл бұрын
Love these handsome men
@michaelnelson36627 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how you have & continue to touch my life
@gsche6 жыл бұрын
Stunning!
@dasty33145 жыл бұрын
damn it i can’t listen to this song without getting upset
@pbandjess224 жыл бұрын
Welp there goes my eyeliner
@drmowinckel6 жыл бұрын
they sound exactly the same as they did in the original
@marsharris1546 жыл бұрын
I HAVE TESTING TOMORROW I DHOULD BE SLEEPING BUT NO I LIKE MAKING MYSELF CRY
@TheKikintina3 жыл бұрын
Perfection.
@theBestArts9 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Thanks for posting.
@paullyPIAA8 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@user-not-found1983 жыл бұрын
Nope still heartbreaking 😭
@hellolater41814 жыл бұрын
Walton's 💖
@BalletBabyBoy8 жыл бұрын
FABULOUS>>>SAD, WONDERFUL!
@gutterglitterart5 жыл бұрын
breaking news: callahan was gay
@issyflower43872 ай бұрын
they get to be old, which whizzer and martin (at least implied) never got to... what a gorgeous, awful extra level of poignancy
@loissandereyes22533 жыл бұрын
😢😢🥺🥺
@imbreakingdown26833 жыл бұрын
Are they gay or european?
@mazzeyy Жыл бұрын
omg I saw you once a few months ago and asked if you're still breaking down 😭
@imbreakingdown2683 Жыл бұрын
@@mazzeyy still am 😶
@tahliaevans54444 жыл бұрын
Unpopular opinion: These guys are great, truely. But I still believe that Christian Borle and Andrew Rannells kind of brought a new level to this song/performance that these two didn't