Music Video: "Hard to Be the Bard" Starring Christian Borle from "Something Rotten!"

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Broadway.com shot an exclusive music video starring Christian Borle prowling the streets of New York City and lamenting how it's HARD TO BE THE BARD!!!

[@piroulinee]

“Vox’s va” THAT IS TWO-TIME TONY AWARD WINNING, BROADWAY STAR, CHRISTIAN BORLE 😭

[@starboycesar]

FRRRRRRRR

[@nirvanacoded]

THANK YOUU

[@canttakethekidoutoftheatre]

THANK YOU LOL 😭😭

[@Petpatrol2]

WAIT WHAT?! THEY'RE THE SAME PERSON?! oh my gosh. I knew the show cas t broadway stars but so many of them are turning out to be people who's work I already loved before and didn't realize they're the same person!

[@virtualpianosheets7143]

i did not even realize that until you pointed this out so thank you for that blursed information, i now cannot unhear British Vox.

[@ariellovesbroadway]

I'm going to write and dedicate a musical for his arms

[@oliviag.4255]

I already know it's going to win a million Tony's

[@jazlyndingfelder98]

+TheDisneyDarlingMermaid I LOVE YOU FOR THIS

[@samq2145]

👍💪💜👌

[@consideringconstantine7796]

That's pretty much what I was thinking. 😍

[@c.w.r.794]

CupOfMagicalTea Book Nook: Starring Christian Borle.

[@valerierodriguez-castro6734]

This is the anthem for salty English majors in college

[@SketchyxJeff]

Valerie Rodriguez-Castro Can totally confirm this. XD

[@sandrarivera1262]

I feel called out right now

[@bellanerd9057]

Yes! It’s even hard to describe

[@thedopeyunicorn65]

I think I Hate Shakespeare is also appropriate.

[@TheHManShow]

It’s the anthem for all writers lol

[@hayleystjames]

I'm the redhead in the yellow dress. Working on this video was the greatest day of my life and Christian is the kindest, funniest, loveliest guy I've ever worked with.

[@EIWong-wu5bj]

You have a great of hair, that's sounds kinda creepy sorry...

[@jacejacobs4044]

Was it hard acting for the video, the part scene in particular?

[@mawe86ify]

Very cool, good job! (It's somehow nice to know that Christian is as sweet as he seems.)

[@lola-lo2oi]

l u c k y

[@lilairamos]

this is true. i was the yellow dress.

[@audreyviolet4772]

I feel like this should be on horrible histories lmao

[@stephpiano2908]

Yesssss

[@esmeniamh5022]

Same

[@bellatrixlestrange3212]

YESSSSSSS, Can we get a petition for Christian to be on horrible histories?!

[@pinkroseperson256]

Ooh, now I’m imagining Mat’s Shakespeare singing this.

[@hannahvasby-burnie2477]

@@pinkroseperson256 yaaaas!

[@SoICanComment163]

The fangirl community thanks you for the lack of sleeves in this video.

[@samq2145]

OMG SAMMMEEEE 👍💜💪👌

[@samuelcombs7933]

KissyLipRaptor don't forget gay boys

[@catandmore4685]

samuel c. Not just gay boys, everyone wants Christian

[@winn7336]

as a gay man, me too

[@maxhasproblems4885]

dont forget me, a fanenby

[@firstnamelastname5331]

Petition for Shakespeares character in Something Rotten to preform without sleeves

[@sewingfrankly7497]

Nice avatar 😜

[@annabrooks6760]

I know you commented this a year ago but I would totally sign that petition.

[@cole6547]

Isn't there an outfit in the show for Shakespeare that doesn't have sleeves?

[@annabrooks6760]

seasonsoflove yeah the one he wears at the after party where he tries to steal Nigel’s notebook.

[@faustinanguyen7883]

Borle arms make the world a better place

[@CristinaClare]

god bless Christian Borle's arms

[@hachinavio]

The father, the son, and the holy biceps

[@iamthebird565]

1:39

[@fsutrill]

He doesn’t have any arm hair, does he?

[@phantomgirl2222]

Best chorus line ever "HE CAN"T PEE" 1:11

[@onmonopia]

HE IS SUFFERING

[@sketchers3115]

Why did I only hear this now lol

[@danielbell8917]

Or " dont be a penis the man is a genius"

[@stephpiano2908]

Christian's performance as Shakespeare has very rapidly become one of my favourite things ever oh my god

[@addison4785]

random but i love your profile picture

[@marisapayne8427]

1:57-2:37 ALL MY FELLOW WRITERS CAN AGREE

[@cthefish]

yes!

[@katiegates23]

Accurate!

[@elainelat8067]

So true...

[@saraophelia1565]

so true

[@milesupshur9869]

Marisa Payne Preach brudder!

[@beepbeepeddie8010]

IM SO SKEEP DEPRIVED ITS LIKE THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND IM CRYING OVER HIS ARMS HELP ME. SERIOUSLY

[@alexs.3383]

benplattypus pls love yourself & sleep at reasonable times instead of staring at Borle arms!! It's what you deserve!

[@erinsmith302]

I have never related to a comment more

[@TamannaDas]

This was actually me last night

[@mrbungeealwaysrhymes9023]

HELP I KEEP SEEING YOU ON EVERY SOMETHING ROTTEN VIDEO 😩😩😩😩

[@kayleighbeaman4444]

How do I become friends with Christian Borle

[@justinm2697]

+Kayleigh Beaman put your name on the list?

[@rosenance6179]

Go to Broadway, become famous, hope that you’ll be in a production with him, BAM be his friend

[@lionsforscottie]

find a christian borle at a comic store near you

[@nnyraycannor1065]

@@lionsforscottie You are a genious. XD

[@clairewattie]

Buy him a drink lol

[@MadHatter123457]

I accidentally had the video muted and hit the play button. I actually hit the button to my Spotify and the song Dont Threaten Me With A Good Time by Panic at the disco started playing. I thought that was the song playing for the video and freaked out because it matched perfectly.

[@jessiethebaker]

I just did , and it totally does !!

[@hanasyslova6676]

This is the best thing that happened to me! It's hilarious!

[@heyitshayley9353]

omg that was great

[@evariste_galois]

who are these people? LOL

[@athenenoctua4697]

Thank you so much. This has made my life just a little bit better.

[@Chiscribbs]

This is the greatest thing ever. And Christian is absolutely hilarious, one of the best comedic actors to date. THANK YOU FOR THIS PURE PERFECTION!!!

[@samq2145]

👍

[@MaumesArt]

WHICH I ALSO WOULD LOVE TO DATE

[@ShakespeareanWannabe]

This entire song is the reason Christian Borle is bae!

[@juliaforbes7257]

yass

[@samq2145]

👍

[@sapphael.]

God this sounds so much like a Queen song, I love it!

[@ash5686]

IKRRRRRR I searched it up and apparently the composers were inspired by Queen :)

[@kateemilyfowler2605]

So this is what Emmett does now... 😂😂😂

[@justinm2697]

+Kate Fowler hahaha yes.....he's all grown up now.

[@jazlyndingfelder98]

+Kate Fowler Elle is obviously his muse ;)

[@musicsfan1]

i feel like that is a broadway joke that just went straight over my head please explain?

[@justinm2697]

***** Emmett is the role he played in Legally Blonde The Musical.

[@zzephyrr]

TheatreKidKate yes

[@puggles9141]

*Currently swooning over Christian Borle*

[@TheHManShow]

This song appeals to all writers out there! It really is hard to write stories and even harder when you are a huge star! Everyone expects so much from famous people!

[@Blackrosecreater]

Exactly!

[@Ducktective-]

God, he’s older than my parents but I still love him

[@newthoughtshypnosisyoung2741]

😂😂

[@TomYaz]

Christian Borle is the 2nd coming of Tim Curry. So incredibly fantastic!

[@Astlay]

Tom Yaz Yep, I'd definitely watch Rocky Horror with him as Frank...

[@TheMistressMisery]

Holy shit...YES!!!!!!

[@jalynroberson3459]

So that’s why I could imagine him in Spamalot...oh wait😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@hunterking4045]

I was thinking same thing 😂

[@supergamertale]

People say this is the anthem for Salty English majors in college, but I personally believe this is an anthem for all writers.

[@MadameTeqi]

Checking in after a national novel writing month meet-up to scream this sentiment at the top of my lungs.

[@TheMistressMisery]

As a writer, this makes me both cry and laugh while I drink my whiskey looking over my empty document. I feel this in my bones... Edit: also, can we talk about how close to resemblance he is to the actual Bard?

[@christophermorphett-wheatl9660]

"Hard to do something as good as the last thing I did that was already great" hits hard

[@dogtruffles1838]

The whole comment section is everyone thirsting after Christine

[@rontheron4807]

This typo makes the comment even better

[@participeyton4225]

I'm only going to watch it once. *watches it 7 times*

[@Jackie_Smile]

I think I broke the replay button because of the handsome Christian Borle. ;)

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

How many views do u think i single handedly gave it?

[@marie-vy4mc]

this was 3 years ago but *_A R M S_*

[@beestapz]

not to be dramatic but i would die for this man

[@SirenOrtegaOfficial]

oh em gee lordy lord that man has armssssss

[@valerytinajero281]

wHEN CHRISTIAN TOOK OFF HIS JACKET WOOOOFFF

[@annabrooks6760]

Val Taco favorite part the video.

[@annabrooks6760]

❤️

[@MekMarryMe]

Just saw this earlier today. Was freaking out so much internally. Why you gotta be so dang attractive Christian?

[@samq2145]

Agreed 👍

[@ppl2luv]

something about him is oddly attractive

[@dracop7249]

lindsey cassano i feel like its the confidence

[@qing6306]

Draco P its the fucking nose isnt it

[@PhoenixMilk]

It's the arms

[@beek.4860]

"something" did u mean everything

[@kaiserepsilon4011]

Is it really a secret? I'm a straight man, and i still find this man to be one of the most attractive people I've ever seen.

[@elimarken9223]

LYRICS My days are so busy it's making me dizzy There's so much I've gotta do There's lunches and meetings and poetry readings And endless interviews Gotta pose for a portrait and how I deplore Sitting there for eternity Then it's off to the inn where my innkeeper friend Wants to name a drink after me Then it's back to my room, where I resume My attempt to write a hit Just me and my beer and the terrible fear That I might be losing it And it's hard (it's hard) It's hard (it's hard) It's really, really hard So very very hard I make it look easy but honey, believe me It's hard (it's hard) It's hard (it's hard) It's so incredibly hard So inconceivably, unbelievably hard It's hard to be the bard I've got so many fans with so many demands I can hardly go take a piss (He can't pee) Be it theater freak or the autograph-seeker They all want a piece of this (Gimme, gimme) It's a cross that I bear, I'm like Jesus, I swear It's a burden but I suffer through it (He is suffering) It's all part of the game, the trappings of fame But somebody's gotta do it (So he does it) And I know, I know, I gotta go And get back to my pen and ink Oh, don't make me do it Don't make me go through it Can somebody get me a drink? 'Cause it's hard (it's hard) It's hard (it's hard) It's really really hard (it's really hard) It's sexy but it's hard This bar that I'm raising to be this amazing! It's hard (it's hard) It's hard (it's hard) It's so annoyingly hard So unavoidably, un-enjoyably hard It's hard to be the bard, baby You see, what people just don't understand Is that writing's demanding It's mentally challenging and it's a bore It's such a chore To sit in a room by yourself Oh my god, I just hate it! And you're trying to find an opening line Or a brilliant idea and you're pacing the floor And hoping for just a bit of divine intervention That one little nugget, that one little spark Then Eureka! You find it, you're ready to start So now you can write, right? Wrong! You're not even close, you remember that damn it Your play's gotta be in iambic pentameter! So you write down a word but it's not the right word So you try a new word but you hate the new word And you need a good word but you can't find the word Oh, where is it, what is it, what is it, where is it? Blah-blah-blah, ha ha, ah-ha - UGHHHHHHHH! (It's hard) No. It is, isn't it? It's really the worst (It's hard) Makes me wonder why I didn't think of that first (It's hard) Hard to alleviate the pressure to create (It's hard) Hard to do something as good as the last thing I did that was already great (It's hard) It's hard (So hard that he is stealing from the bard) Well I'll hoist him by his petard All that I need is a clever disguise (clever disguise) I'll make him pay for his devious lies (devious lies) Let him do all the tedious stuff The work that terribly and unbearably hard (ooo hard) 'Cause it's hard! (It's hard, it's totally hard) It's hard! (It's hard, it's totally hard) It's hard! (It's hard, it's totally hard) I've got fortune and fame Everyone knows my name I can't help it, it's still freaking hard ((Ok, but honestly- same, Shakespeare. The full lyrics can be found here: genius.com/Wayne-kirkpatrick-hard-to-be-the-bard-lyrics Welp, I hope I haven't made any mistakes. Anywho, have a great day!))

[@skarletmikaelis8035]

Thank you! That was the only reason I opened comments 😂❤️

[@pregnantwench]

Aaannnd... gratuitous Borle bicep shot? Check!

[@berendemirci1989]

Queen vibes in chorus parts

[@anasofiaromo3409]

I'm picturing a TV singing this now

[@muerejugadordegenshin]

SAME Im always picturing Vox singing this😭

[@LondonAnimationz]

Someone made an animatic with this idea

[@Ren_zilla-12]

ahhhh i know XDD

[@l.lovegood5860]

LOL I died ❤

[@KpopAISALove]

this is what I feel like in school

[@ash5686]

I just got casted as Shakespeare in my production of something rotten and man I love how this song is just him having writer's block and downwardly spiraling

[@thattheatrejen9987]

This is actually brilliant! Him with Spongebob though

[@coleen9278]

Best line: It's sexy but it's hard!

[@Pvssi_is_puffing]

Currently thirsting over this man AGAIN😭😭✨

[@sydneyanderson7346]

Casting Christian Borle was legit the perfect choice.

[@theharpest13]

Emmett sure got confidant!

[@emilylittle1187]

Can somebody explain to me why I thought this was a Queen song the first time I heard it? Extreme Freddie Mercury vibes

[@slaughterofelysium]

I feel you, even though I came from the actual musical :3

[@lmaoblvd4954]

its thanksgiving so i just want to say that im thankful for christian and his arms

[@christinejacinto7906]

coming back here now and then just to see his old hair #ChristianBald

[@jennarandall5075]

His hair was so beautiful.

[@TamannaDas]

@@jennarandall5075 he has hair now

[@ashtoneva4926]

This is why I love Christian Borle

[@flowersandcds4864]

This seems like it belongs on Drunk History.. and it also encompasses the complete struggle that is creative writing.

[@sketchers3115]

Or horrible histories

[@OO-oe3th]

Or both

[@gigigervais5174]

This is my new favorite thing.

[@maxa8576]

Why do I find this man so attractive 1:38 nvm I remember

[@Nani-yd1hq]

Same 🧎🧎🧎

[@svolk18]

I don't know what to do. I've been stunned by perfection.

[@mickysauce1747]

me writing essays

[@valentine4104]

The beginning of this song is what anxiety sounds like

[@ifeelbossallthetime]

Christian borle makes me smile. He brightens the world. Not to mention his amazing arms. HE IS MY LIFE😍😍😍😍😍

[@maxhasproblems4885]

I have no reason to not think that christian borle is secretly immortal and actually is william shakespeare All I’m saying is you’ve never seen christian and shakespeare in the same room together.

[@togetheroneearthsparrow4645]

Then maybe Lin is secretly Hamilton… Conspiracy theory: all the famous historical figures secretly walk among us as bway actors

[@madeleinemagnant7513]

pause at 1:24, 1:31, 2:02, and 2:38.

[@HaiWorldz]

honestly, same

[@lordoftheducks332]

New meme templates

[@TheDazzeeShow]

I've watched this about 12 times in the past 24 hours

[@micasantacruz9953]

0:17 The phantom of the opera is there inside my mind🎶🎶🎶💕

[@voremedaddy4743]

this is an out of body experience

[@Gaby-ri5nk]

me when i have homework assignments

[@lexhannah5717]

I was obsessed with this when the show was on broadway. Coming back to it 5 years later I can still see why *cough christian borle cough cough*.

[@thedenofcaseywolfe]

Gods I love this man and I really need to see this show. Now just to wait till it comes off Broadway. *sighs and waits* Also, I need a "It's hard to be the bard" shirt. Like yesterday.

[@stephpiano2908]

OH MY GOD YES SOMEBODY GET ON THAT

[@user-mb6xo3oj4o]

@@stephpiano2908 they're everywhere on redbubble-

[@mlbrooks4066]

I got to see it on Broadway. It was terrific.

[@FabianAndNina4ever]

I've watched like like 20 times

[@virtualpianosheets7143]

I'm listening to this instead of finishing a fanfiction.

[@emmak4158]

i came back here to revive myself after watching falsettos

[@metaslaveforever]

christian borle is such an icon

[@calebjdavisnc]

IT'S SEXY BUT IT'S HARD! Love that line!

[@kaylashaver249]

THIS is what i live for

[@Azalecita]

One of my favorite songs from Something Rotten!

[@emilyannn]

this musical is so underrated

[@bexyPTX]

I'm in. a production of Something Rotten right now, and while I'm feeling hesitant about a lot of things happening with it right now, I know that our Shakespeare is crazy talented. I absolutely can't wait to hear her sing this song.

[@mmhmm1862]

No matter how hard I try, I always end up back here. Not complaining tho

[@angeldonaldson5519]

It’s been years and I still come back to this for his arms

[@katierose9501]

Angel Donaldson it’s only been just over two years though 😂

[@sofi-jq2xi]

I LOVE CRHISTIAN BORLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Cody1D]

This is the greatest video on the Internet. Everything else is trash. Bye:)

[@annabrooks6760]

Oh my goodness those arms

[@ersimn]

I can't stop listening to this score, it's too good

[@logangreen6107]

As a writer, this song is the most relatable and strangely motivating song there is. 😂

[@ade3582]

the arms. it's killing me.

[@leonardbuttons5281]

How do I end up here at least once a day? lol

[@brrrnaner]

So this is the guy that is going to play Willy Wonka on Broadway next year...I LIKE HIM!

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

i thought Christian Borle is gonna do Falsettos?

[@alarbu17]

Tsurugi Kyouske But Falsettos is closing on January 8.

[@brrrnaner]

Charlie and the chocolate factory doesn't open until this summer, so he has a few months for rehearsals between falsettos and charlie. I don't know much more than that though...

[@TsurugiKyousuke70]

oic looking forward to that

[@cuddlypop23]

Willy Wonka starts previews in a month and a half though :/// He's jumping from show to show really fast

[@niniabdoney3609]

I listen to this whenever I have to write a paper so like every other day 😂

[@catherinehorowitz3930]

this video is bittersweet because now he's an egg

[@rexzmom5692]

I just love him.

[@yaza_prod508]

Omg Christian I can't breath Its so wierd seeing the frill around his neck with him just wearing causual clothes

[@obscurity2813]

Christian borle just really likes playing assholes, and i love him for it

[@baileyfulmer3]

my life is better because this exists

[@abethebabe88]

Just saw a woman perform burlesque to this song. My mind will forever be blown!

[@lolkayleen2757]

0:28 lets all just *appreciate*

[@justeundonut-moi.7979]

1:19 I love that one guy in the group of fangirls

[@BlackButlerGirlLeila]

I have yet to see this show, but I'm in love with the soundtrack! This is one of the best things I've ever seen!!! Lots of love to Christian and the cast of Something Rotten❤

[@emilierochette6744]

This is the best thing I have ever seen. Period.

[@JCScowling39]

Thank you for posting this. I was having the most terrible day. I needed to smile and laugh. Christian Borle never ceases to bring a smile to my face:-). He is so madly talented...

[@MsDramallama27]

did anyone else cry at 1:36 because I know I did

[@blueturtle3623]

My brother played Shakespeare, and will be on Broadway one day. This song is in his back pocket as a party trick almost because its impressive every single time. Thank you for posting this.

[@kirbymarie6486]

This is the greatest thing ever created

[@warrenmoore4743]

Love this song....and no person does it like Christian!

[@user-df2kg4cd8r]

This is something I didn't know I needed. Now that I have this, I will never let it go...