Musical Theatre Coach Reacts (DEAR EVAN HANSEN) Jordan Fisher & Gabrielle Carrubba.

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[@heidimarie2896]

Whereas I do love Ben Platt, Jordan Fisher really doesnt get enough credit.

[@zs_2390]

And his run got cut way too short because of this COVID shit

[@NineAnutza]

Jordan can hit crazy high notes, he has incredible music of his own, and also he sang you're welcome with lin for the end credits of moana and his high note in that song is crazy lol. He deserves so much more recognition. He also played Laurens/philip hamilton in hamilton 2016-2017. And speaking of rent, he just played mark in rent live and he nailed that role, was my fave part of that show.

[@laraetches]

Don’t forget his Into cover. That is inane✨

[@JackieWarner13]

I still feel sad about rent. Showing the pre taped show from night before where most of the cast weren't going full out. He was great in it. If there's a wicked movie ever happening hope he gets cast as Fiyero .😂

[@aggressiveloaf6900]

I keep hearing Ben Platt's version in my head but I love Jordan Fisher's version as well!

[@UserresU-hp1jm]

Same

[@Beaveris]

I feel like Jordan’s version is very polished and clean cut, while Ben’s version is very rough around the edges an portraits better Evan’s anxiety issues...

[@austinzimmerman9493]

While Jordan Fisher is obviously an incredibly talented singer and actor, he really doesn’t do Evan justice in this clip. I’ve seen bootlegs of an actual performance of his on Broadway and he did so well, but in this specific video he seems way to calm and cool to be Evan Hansen.

[@MrAaronWomball]

I think this is because for this video, they've removed all the context of the show. He's not wearing a cast, his tattoos are visible, piercings, they're in a very generic space. I also feel like they added more to Zoe's part in the song, I think this video tells you very early on, this is not a filmed version of he show. Sort of like Wicked and their releasing of stripped back covers, or the Hamilton Mixtapes.

[@JessicaChungMN]

Yeah I'm pretty sure he shifted the tone for the video purpose compared to his theater performance! Because Yeahhh this is a cool kid haha

[@zs_2390]

He’s not meant to go all out in this video, that’s why. It’s just supposed to be a simple cover/music video. Not necessarily showcasing Evan and Zoe as characters as much.

[@xmultishipperx7206]

yeah.. here he isn't really portraying Evan like he does onstage but when you see bootlegs of him you can see he's actually pretty good at showing Evans anxiety

[@corvus1374]

Jordan just got married. Congratulations to him and his wife.

[@sebcam97]

YEEEEEES. I think it’s also cool to point out that Jordan is a baritone whereas the character of Evan is in the tenor range. The range that Jordan has is ridiculous and is really apparent in his cover of “I’m Here”

[@michealw8849]

ya I wish I had his voice im a baritone

[@sebcam97]

@@michealw8849 brother I feel your pain on a DEEP level

[@michealw8849]

@@sebcam97 right

[@SpencerIsAnIdiot]

Jordan is absolutely not a baritone

[@michealw8849]

@@SpencerIsAnIdiot voice range (F#2 - B4 - C#6)

[@jtehmain8261]

I'm with you all the way on the idea of a Dear Evan Hansen movie I just hope Hollywood won't mess it up like they did to some others. *cough* Phantom *cough* *hack* Cats *hack*

[@corvus1374]

Ben Platt as Evan Hansen Kaitlyn Dever as Zoe Murphy Amandla Stenberg as Alana Beck Colton Ryan as Connor Murphy Nik Dodani as Jared Kleinman Amy Adams as Cynthia Murphy Danny Pino as Larry Murphy Julianne Moore as Heidi Hansen DeMarius Copes as Oliver Gerald Caesar as Josh Liz Kate Isaac Cole Powell as Rhys Tommy Kane as Greg Directed by Stephen Chbosky.

[@linlopez7388]

I think phantom is not thaaaattt bad 🙃 hahaha

[@Blackdemon91939]

Fisher wearing an earring and having a tattoo can't imagine him as the awkward shy social anxious evan like come on Hollywood

[@Justlov4]

I love both Jordan's and Ben's versions. It was also great hearing you sing, Marc. I really appreciate you using your patreon to help out the arts during this time.

[@sierrabrown472]

Honestly, If I could tell her is one of favorite songs from Dear Evan Hansen. Could you do more reactions to Dear Evan Hansen? And I’m excited for the movie as well.

[@thebeckydodd]

He is such a talented young man....and seems so genuinely lovely and kind. Only the best of wishes for Jordan Fisher.

[@JessicaChungMN]

Love the call out to Roger from RENT vibes - which Jordan played in the Live version of RENT! Please react to some of those performances too! He's incredible!

[@taraeybs9857]

He didn’t play roger, he played mark. But I thought it was really funny he said that.

[@juliaromano9243]

Love this and loved getting to hear you sing a little there :) This is a show I really wished I'd gotten to see! I'm obsessed.

[@TB317]

Ditto to all of this!

[@WhimsicalPictures]

I adore Fisher's Evan. Would love to see you look at his quarantine performance of For Forever!

[@busdriver1275]

Wow.... I didn't know this video existed until seeing this commentary on it...so thanks for bringing it to my life! Jordan Fisher is one gorgeous man and this video showcases that with no doubt! I'm so very excited about the movie! I've only been able to watch a bootleg copy of the stage production, sadly, but I've also read the novel and listened to the soundtrack. You're 100% right about the beauty of the music. So gorgeous!

[@yazzyscorner1173]

YES OK SO YOU ARE KIND OF CORRECT Jordan here did play as Mark from Rent in the FOX tv production RENT live and he did a wonderful job and you can react to it if you want to but the videos of the RENT performance is really easy to find

[@coffee2cocktails382]

I absolutely love this show (and I say this as a huge Come From Away fan!). My son absolutely loves this show and was even Evan for Halloween this year. My son suffers from an anxiety disorder. I so felt connected to Heidi and when I was a little girl my troubled older brother died in an accident (he had been drinking), I so understand Zoey and her trying to understand how she should mourn because they were not close. I see my parents so much in the Murphy’s and I am even a lawyer. This show touched me more than I ever imagined. Now that being said and since I mentioned CFA, can you please react to Jenn Collela and Me and the Sky? I get why we had no idea which show would walk away with the 2017 Tony.

[@kerrismith8144]

Oh my gosh... that first "I love you" face 😍

[@kristenkeys3273]

Sublime. I’m melting into this performance, and everything outside just fades away.

[@missyjanehale57]

Wow a great song ! Nice to hear your singing voice as well .You should sing more often.

[@annadominikasipos8664]

Thank you for this!! Love this song and i really like this version of it! It would be awesome if we could get more reaction to Jordan's singing. I just recently found your channel but i already binge watched your videos :)

[@matthewbeaty2306]

Great video to react to, I love this version of the song. Jordan has a lot of charisma and plays the role brilliantly

[@juffee9595]

You're talking about realness in theatre. I totally love that, I agree. That's why I'm watching your videos. It's so honest and sometimes even eye-opening. Thank you so so so much🤗🤗

[@paramitch]

This is gorgeous! And such a beautiful rendition, especially that it knows it's film (it doesn't pretend to be theatre), but oh man, such lovely voices. Agreed that they give us so much here. (And we finally got to hear you sing for us!) Thank you as always, Marc!

[@panteafarsijani9518]

Hi Mark as always enjoyable and eye opening. I love a film version of the musicals. But some how I always find the theatre performance recorded is some how more alive. Love this. The music is hunting and beautiful. ♥️

[@karinfuire8450]

He sings!! Finally! Loved your breakdown of this song, especially when you get into the technical detail of Pasek & Paul's music. Saw DEH three times, with the first time still featuring Ben Platt. Wish I had seen Jordan; his voice is so rich. Really looking forward to the feature film.

[@davidbangtson3109]

Beautiful song, so well done. Loved it.

[@samfrank3999]

Please please please do Hadestown. Especially Reeve Carney. Whoa damn is that a performance

[@MovieMation]

I second this, would love to see him talk a Hadestown song

[@lemonbean258]

I’m so glad I recently stumbled on your page. Gotta say his performance of Words Fail is great and I think there is a live version floating around on KZbin. Also gotta say, you gotta review Titus Burgess singing Poor Unfortunate Souls!

[@delsinwaters8328]

Jordan actually played Mark on Rent on Broadway.

[@shadowhunter3347]

To the rent comment,Jordan did play Mark for a certain amount of time so that may influence alot

[@tinarichard9015]

Their voices blend beautifully 💕💕

[@kerrismith8144]

Oohhhh! They are too cute 🤩😍 I love this song 💜

[@PenandPurpose]

Love Jordan’s voice! This is truly one of my favorite shows. I am such a huge Ben Platt fan but Jordan is amazing in his own right.

[@alexismuermann9603]

Nice to hear you sing, Marc. You have a beautiful voice! Maybe patreon subscribers can get a video of you singing!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Great review.

[@Bowling_Dude]

I was in the audience during Jordan Fishers first performance when I went up to New York for my Juilliard audition.

[@TB317]

I agree with your comment about the airy tone of his voice. Very light and comforting but still quite connected. I liked how after that break, he actually closes the vocal more and allows less air to show that it was definitely intentional in the first half.

[@thecutest23]

this guy is so talented. saw many movies he was in on netflix. one of them is to all the boys i loved before part 2. hahaha he dances well too. nice nice...need to catch up with so many videos boss. hahaha

[@kmetzz1]

Ben Platt just IS Evan ☺️

[@linlopez7388]

I love that version of the song 💞💞💞 and I agree with the comments: Jordan is a really good actor.

[@ruthevers8558]

Hi! Dedicated audience member here- I liked your point about actors not turning off- when I find myself layering in on one performer, I try to peel back and check on the ensemble, I love to find the person that is making the star shine by giving everything they have- 'cause I can almost always get an autograph if I get to the door in time.

[@deiyuwell]

When I first saw him, I thought he's too cool to play Evan. His performance grows on you, but definitely different from Ben's Evan. Sorry to hear about First Burn.

[@stevebarnard7396]

Subtlety is easier to achieve with the improved voice amplification and video screens that many theaters have added. It makes it more accessible and even “Dave” in the back row of the balcony can appreciate great performances more.

[@Fuzzyfezz]

Jordan has a beautiful and smooth voice, different than Ben Platt but I really love both versions equally 💖👑

[@simonpilien8703]

More Dear Evan Hansen Plsssss!!!

[@Maggie.can.hug.every.cat.]

While I get what you are saying with the subtlety thing, I am someone who in my every day life feels my feelings big. If I am happy at sad or angry the stranger at the other end of the supermarket will be able to tell. So for me, I love seeing people on stage experiencing and performing emotions like I feel them. TV shows the subtle emotions, the hyper realistic quiet acting of emotions. Theatre is my home because I feel that big naturally.

[@sunnyblue7800]

PLEASE do one on the version of only us with taylor trensch and ben levi ross :))

[@offbrandhandymanny]

Jordan did play Roger in Rent live!

[@speedyg285]

He was Mark

[@zs_2390]

Mark not roger

[@MsGilly]

My 2017 senior research paper revolved around tween television shows, including Liv and Maddie. I was doing a data analysis for a couple of different things for each show with my brother. That was the first time we saw Jordan Fisher. I'm not going to lie, we both were teary eyed by his performance. The consensus was clear, we knew he was going to be a star. I just wish Rent Live could be reshot and actually air live instead of the dress rehearsal. His "Mark" was great. I just want to see everyone stage ready. By the way, I love your channel!

[@JackieWarner13]

I wish I could of seen Jordan do DEH live 😞 thanks covid. At least Jordan released some of his own music so I got to have that on repeat. Btw I think this is Jordan being Jordan not Evan Hansen. He does it different in the show.

[@egegul6343]

At 7:16 Marc sings for a brief moment. You’re welcome.

[@hi-qo7bz]

Could you like react to more dear evan hansen more? like for forever or words fail or all is found. Or literally anything else from dear evan hansen:)

[@DeShawnHatcher]

I am new to you via my crush Jonathan Fisher And yessssss subtly in musicals is much needed. I am sick of being yelled at

[@robertofont1878]

Dear Evan Hansen was one of those musicals, like Hamilton, that I always had difficulty with getting tickets. I live in Massachusetts so whenever I was in NY I, without fail, would go to the box office but tickets were either sold out or I wasn't willing to pay $800/seat. Marc , you were obviously moved. As pleasant and easy as the voices were, I couldn't react emotionally as you. Is it me? Do I need to see the musical in its entirety in order to better connect with this particular scene? I have heard excerpts from Ben Platt through you and he blew me away. Can't wait for your review of the screen adaptation. Thanks again Marc!

[@saggypoo1234]

I just wish this were live! :/

[@marysdanceworld6066]

Have you experienced much immersive theatre (ie. Sleep No More)? It can be more subtle since it is so intimate and interactive. The reactions and movements are often also quite genuine and unpredictable as they change so much from show to show (very improv based.) It might give you the subtlety you are craving :)

[@IHateItHereBoi]

I believe this performance was meant to be Jordan and Gabriella singing, not so much "Evan" and "Zoe". Either way, they are fantastic. Happy to have seen them live.

[@elpalmares]

Love Jordan! Please react to more of Ben Plat!!

[@Robohunter2144]

Seriously... you need to direct. I feel like acting for you would be such a joy!

[@kerrismith8144]

Yes!!! Thank you!! Also, first comment, yay!

[@fc8240]

Omg. I totally felt rent vibe too. Yes Rodger... lol. I totally believe him and really feel for him. Genuinely. He makes interesting choices. Their singing together is lovely... We kind of notice or say similar things...lol. Maybe, we have a similar aesthetic ... hmmmmm.

[@aaroncollins8377]

it’s so funny you said he gave you roger vibes when he actually has played mark in rent lmao’

[@ChickenandDonuts85]

Will you make a video for Master of the House - Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert?

[@gabbyl3856]

I love Jordan Fisher with my whole damn heart but he is _waaaayyyyyyyy_ too cool (and hot) to be Evan Hansen. He sounds great in the role tho!

[@zs_2390]

That’s low key an insult to all the other Evan Hansen’s. But I will say, I don’t necessarily think any of the other evan’s looked hot. But there can be a hot person with social anxiety and depression. So attractiveness shouldn’t really be a determining factor in terms of if someone is fit to play a person like Evan.

[@sunnyblue7800]

@@zs_2390 i agree with your point but I do think jordan doesnt portray that anxiety very well

[@zs_2390]

@@sunnyblue7800 I would have to disagree on that. There isn’t a singular way to portray anxiety. So no matter how it’s portrayed, there are still people who are relating to it and have been through it themselves in a similar or the same way themselves. And I think that’s what makes each Evan so special. They all don’t and aren’t supposed to portray evans anxiety in the same way. They do whatever feels truest to themselves and how they would act and feel in evans shoes. Plus Jordan deals with anxiety and depression sometimes himself. He literally had an actual panic attack during the assembly scene.

[@sunnyblue7800]

@@zs_2390 I agree and I didnt say he didnt portray it well in the actual show (because he did) but in this particular video the general insecurity is lacking and if someone that doesnt know the show watches it I dont think their first thought would be oh yeah that kid has anxiety

[@zs_2390]

@@sunnyblue7800 Oh my bad. I completely misunderstood you. I thought you were talking about his Evan in the actual show. But in this video he isn’t really acting as Evan because I think this cover is supposed to be more of them just singing it as Jordan and Gabrielle, rather than Zoe and Evan. I don’t think they were supposed to go full out, or else they would. They probably were told not to or something.

[@lalalalaaAa123]

....And he’s SO cute, too 🥰

[@DelsinRowedelsinrowe832]

Actually Jordan played Mark in Rent Live

[@ManWithGoodHands]

I know this is off topic, but after going down a time-consuming, exhaustive, KZbin binge rabbit-hole of your videos... I’m utterly surprised that there’s no reaction video to Anne Hathaway’s version of I dreamed a dream. As a Les Miserables fan I am so surprised. Does the acting surpass the singing or is the singing adequate? Your thoughts are much appreciated sir. Also, I love you DEH reaction videos.

[@gazmondo]

I absolutely agree with the comments regards subtlety and being real on stage. Stage and film or TV do call for a different approach though. We're told in theatre we must perform to all, and hit the cheap seats way back. In much smaller houses, a more natural, subtle performance could work perfectly. In those huge auditoriums though, you tone it down to a more natural subtlety, with just a raise of a brow, or half a smile, and your cheap seats see nothing. The front of the stalls may be blown away by you, but those further back may just see what you're doing (or not see actually) as lacklustre or bland. We don't want to give a beautiful and subtle performance, and then more than half the audience miss it. We have to very much consider the venue we're playing to, and obviously we what we do as actors is rightfully guided by our directors also. Actors can be criticised for confusing the genre, and choosing the wrong performance style. I think audiences also tune in to the style, and it sits naturally with them in a theatre, even if they watched the same performance in close up on screen, it would jolt with them as 'over the top' or exaggerated. The cheap seats have has much right to follow your emotional journey as the front stalls. Don't ever leave them out. Finding the balance is the key, and we can bend the rules, or even break them every now and then.

[@gazmondo]

When I mention playing to 'the house', we mustn't underestimate the power of playing to one person. For those moments that are deeply internal, picking that one audience member, and giving them your focus, is a very powerful and intense moment for everyone sat in the room. Shifting your focus around the room, to give everyone a little bit of you, can often totally lose the moment.

[@zoulogist9171]

Talk about Hadestown I beg you!!

[@xmultishipperx7206]

Jordan fisher is completely different as Evan when he is on stage.. this is not really in character you should check out him on stage as Evan that's were he shows the anxiety and ticks that Evan has.. I think that both ben and Jordan do an amazing job

[@tannerbeanemusicofficial]

You should do Lexington and 52nd street from smash

[@tvdjarley8018]

Could you please react to more phantom of the opera or even Love never dies australian production's 'Beneath a moonless sky' or 'Til I hear you sing'?

[@dp54_60]

You should do Pentatonix’s cover of Waving Through A Window

[@jamesprudhomme6372]

Could you react to Mandy Patinkin in "Sunday?"

[@michaelwilder3292]

Without a doubt Jordan can sing. I mean REALLY sing. But from just this short clip I can't imagine he would be "invisible" at school. With the earrings and the tattoo...he comes off as too cool to be Evan. And I'm not seeing any of the anxiety and physical tics Evan should have. Jordan looks too comfortable in his skin. Just my opinion.

[@peterporkeristhespiderham988]

On stage, the tattoos are covered (cast in act 1, hoodie in act 2) and he doesn’t wear the earring. His acting choices are also a lot different on stage. He definitely played down the facial/physical ticks for this performance. My guess is that the musical video director asked him to sing the song as himself (rather than as Evan).... or at least asked him to tone it down

[@shayla7683]

You can watch the boot on KZbin. He did amazing!

[@zs_2390]

He plays Evan completely different from this when he’s on stage. When he’s on stage, he’s 100% Evan. Here he’s singing as Jordan with a little sneak peek/glimpse of how Evan is. He’s amazing, you gotta watch bootlegs.

[@Mrs_Mama_MFT]

To be honest, I wish they would have left Jordan in that part for the movie!

[@karenyates8608]

Subtlety... Yes, MDP!! People, this is not the 17th century. We now have microphones. Vocal projection is not as necessary as it used to be. (Thank God for saving the pipes.) Auditory and visual subtlety can be just as powerful, sometimes MORE powerful, than projection.

[@moo4boy]

Can you react to me and the sky from come from away?

[@kerrismith8144]

@MarcDanielPatrick I watch every episode at least twice and here's why... 1) The first episode I watch the review and gush at the talent almost as much as you do 2) I watch the episode the 2nd time to watch YOUR reaction to the talented actor(s)/actress(es), because you have *SUCH* an expressive face! And you're handsome, too 😉😍 Also, I'd like to apologize because last time I tried to @ you, I misspelled your name and I know how annoying that is. Trust me. My name is Kerri. People misspell that all the time.

[@jamesmiller5935]

I think that where Ben Platt was able to be more anxious and awkward, Jordan Fisher is too cool and confident, and he is not able to sell Evan's character as well as Platt.

[@charlicedawson]

I hope you’re not saying that based solely on this performance. Because he performs this completely different (the way it’s supposed to be) on stage. This video was just to show off his vocals, like an introduction.

[@jamesmiller5935]

@@charlicedawson No I’m not really talking about his physical performance, I’m talking more about his vocal performance. And I also get that it’s more of a stylized scene, and isn’t really about the characters, it’s mostly about the vocals.

[@katherinethiboutot5741]

Ok....I really enjoy this. I feel Jordan’s performance is real. The choices really hit me hard. Only problem I have with him playing Evan Hansen is it’s hard to believe a man so good looking felt awkward as a social outcast. 😁

[@zs_2390]

Damn that’s low key an insult to all the other Evan Hansen’s. But I will say, I don’t necessarily think any of the other evan’s looked hot per say imo. But there can be a good looking person with social anxiety and depression. So attractiveness shouldn’t really be a determining factor in terms of if someone is fit to play a person like Evan

[@JulieHerrick]

Is this the cast of the movie adaptation?

[@kostasbalanikas7005]

Please react to john owen jones he is one of the best

[@juanmakbfxf6433]

Chris Jackson next xxx

[@chnaral728]

Just an idea come out of nowhere ::: React to some songs from Sweeney Todd Tim Burton film adoption !!!! (Cuz I really don’t like Johnny Deeps singing voice and his skills, really weird for me. And the song Pretty Woman is kinda weird for me too(( the bass babababa part made less sense than musical

[@lancegray9535]

Jordan sings it beautifully, but where is the social awkwardness that nearly cripples the character. And the physicality of being unable to Interact with others. There are no nerves here. I thought it was just a stand alone cover of the song meant to have no connection to the actual production. This comes off as a smooth, well rehearsed seduction by one of the guys from school. He has a confident saunter when he moves, and looks directly into her eyes. While it is a beautiful vocal performance of the song. His performance is in direct opposition to the lyrics. Why is he asking “If I could tell her?” He is DEFINITELY telling her, and she knows it. If she doesn’t, then she’s getting hot over the idea of a romantic relationship with her dead brother who she hated, and I’m pretty sure that’s not the intention of the song.

[@zs_2390]

This isn’t meant for him to go all out. I’ve seen bootlegs of him in the show, and it’s completely different from this and he’s way more emotional, awkward, and in character. He’s really good. This is just meant to be a cool little cover I guess.

[@alohafromsienna9510]

This is of him not really being in character AT ALL. Its more to show his singing rather than acting tbh. And you can tell by how they aren't in costume and by his lack of anxiety while singing. On stage he sings the song very differently and in a way we are more used to.

[@alohafromsienna9510]

Also his tattoos aren't showing and he has his piercings. Not exactly "high school student with crippling anxiety" lol! I just don't think this was meant to be in the shows circumstances and more to show off "hey look jordan fisher is in our show!!"

[@analufujiki2155]

Am i the only one who thinks gabrielle’s acting is a little bland?

[@outside8312]

I like him as an actor and singer but he was totally wrong for this roll

[@charlicedawson]

No he wasn’t. He plays the role very well on stage. This video wasn’t meant to be him in character but more so to show his vocals. He performs totally different on stage.

[@jessbrannon_actor]

I prefer Jordan over Ben

[@mandydukes9318]

He sang well but did not show enough anxiety for the character for me.

[@peterporkeristhespiderham988]

@@mandydukes9318 he plays the part extremely differently on stage. His performance has a lot of the same physical ticks as Ben Platt. My guess is that the musical video director asked Jordan Fisher to tone down his performance for this video (perform it as himself instead of as Evan).

[@DollFaceForte]

I hated dear Evan Hansen. It was not an accurate depiction of mental health. The music was good but the story made me feel like shit

[@trevorstrohlein6664]

Oh my gosh... that first "I love you" face 😍

[@zs_2390]

Wdym?