Will Roland sings (and explains) “Goin' Viral,” a cut song from Dear Evan Hansen

54 Below Celebrates the Music Box Theatre, February 19, 2018

[@snipe1214]

HE HAD A SONG JARED HAD A SONG

[@sorbet_salamanderd2014]

Snipe IKR

[@lois2717]

I KNOW

[@nogahalbreich8069]

I KNOW RIGHT

[@oliverabbet7076]

WHY DID THEY CUT ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ):OOOOOOO

[@resarious6225]

he literally explained it lol

[@anthonyrosenthal3674]

This seems more like a Bo Burnham song than a DEH song lol

[@melodrmva]

Anthony Rosenthal that's EXACTLY what I thought

[@melodrmva]

wait OH MY GOD IT'S ANTHONY ROSENTHAL

[@ShyFly221]

Thats probably why they cut it xD

[@carimeslockdownedtree2654]

THIS WHOLE THING REMINDED ME OF BO BURNHAM HONESTLY

[@JillyBeanyBoo]

dodieatthedisco my reaction.

[@sksury3067]

Mike Grieif: I got some bad news Will: F**K!!!!!!

[@yayshowvids6427]

This moment of the video is truly underrated and it thanks you for the overdue recognition.

[@j.d.-lightful8979]

Well what would be your first reaction to that ?

[@lucycox2990]

"Dear Evan Hansen, It turns out that I'm huge loser and my life is an unforgiving nightmare that will seemingly never end."

[@twilkinson1781]

THAT SHIT WENT V I R A L

[@jupesontherun]

This is true in every aspect I am LITERALLY if Jared Kleinman were a real person I’m sarcastic as hell along with inappropriate I will shout MY SISTERS HOT on the bus with no second thought I cuss way too much I should probably think before I speak I’m awkward and annoying as FUCK I also happen to have a very close vocal range to Will Roland

[@itsyaboi6181]

i would cut my leg off for a official recording of this song

[@nowhxreboy-4607]

it’s ya boi damn me too

[@e.keough2975]

I wouldn't.

[@kaiyuen7883]

I was gonna like this but,,, it's 69

[@e.keough2975]

Kate Yuen Not anymore. You're free to like and dislike as you please.

[@dezidk]

E. Keough wooosh

[@alotalextalks]

it doesn't fit the musical, but i think people should still know about it. it really gives jared more character, and is overall a great song. just because it doesn't fit the musical, doesn't mean it's bad.

[@jamesbooth7185]

I mean, neither did break in a glove tbh, and I feel like this is more relevant than it

[@zelo4290]

Yes... It should've been maybe in the Deluxe Album I think...

[@Star-ou5gq]

That's how I feel

[@Strange_Quarks]

PHLANETS the song "a part of me" was also a much darker and cynical song that was replaced with "you will be found" that is much lighter and hopeful this song is on the deluxe album, i don't see why they didn't add "goin viral" on the deluxe album, such a shame

[@nowhxreboy-4607]

Finally a DEH cut song that I didn't cry over because it's really sad

[@e.keough2975]

Don't worry. I'll add some layers. So as everyone knows, Jared is incredibly insecure. He doesn't have any real friends and he makes jokes to cover up what he really thinks and feels because he fears that if he reveals his true stuff his life will become a never ending nightmare as everyone will laugh at him. He could sympathize with Evan's fears but then everyone would laugh at him for being friends with THAT loser. Instead he can just tease him and he can say to his aquaintences that he only hangs out with that loser so his parents will pay for his car insurance. He also has more power over Evan because as he usually acts like a jokster, lackey, ect. for others people's amusement always worried they'll stop hanging out with him so never REALLY talking just hiding between quirky things like video games and THAT loser. With Evan however, who needs him so he's not completely alone he is more free. Making Evan more afraid helps him hide even more behind the aloof cool guy he wants to be.

[@kaiyuen7883]

E. Keough wow just shoot me next time

[@kaiyuen7883]

E. Keough (I'm just kidding don't shoot people it's a bad idea)

[@e.keough2975]

Kate Yuen No kidding. What did you mean by the just shoot me reply anyhow?

[@yayshowvids6427]

Iz a joke - like, "put me out of my misery" because of the feels.

[@existentialqueer]

And it's filmed in classic viral video mode Portrait

[@IncubusArt]

Boi

[@yayshowvids6427]

Truth is it's because people in front of me were eating and I tried to eliminate that from the frame as much as possible.

[@existentialqueer]

Yay Show Vids haha nooo it's fine ofc I mean anything with will is awesome It's just ironic 😂 it's not a bad thing

[@existentialqueer]

Yay Show Vids I didn't mean this in a bad way- sorry if it came off as that-

[@yayshowvids6427]

Oh not at all. I just thought you might be crediting me with more foresight than I actually had about what the song was going to be!

[@JazzyJaz1203]

Jared is the Jenna of Dear Evan Hansen

[@smthnbatey]

Kinda...

[@acousticbeanie6683]

I wanna lile this but its 69

[@doodie101]

Jenna rolan calling

[@rcantwell161]

Woah I thought we were talking about Waitress

[@carissaevangelista]

R Cantwell lol we’re talking about bmc xd

[@aliciabruce9881]

Greif was right it doesn't fit but I love how it gives Jared more character!

[@joshh.2159]

Alicia Bruce Doig I agree he doesn't get to sing a lot and he's so great

[@jcits2856]

“It gets worse everyday, it’s never ending. You flee to Bombay” when rich sET A FIRE AND HE FLED TO BOMBAY

[@carleighcarmody2479]

Jcits WHEN RICH SET A FIRE 'CAUSE HE KNEW HE WAS GAY

[@jordanross5918]

KhocolateKitten WHEN RICH SET A FIRE AND HE MELTED HIS HEAD

[@carleighcarmody2479]

Jordan Ross WHEN RICH SET A FIRE AND HE'S TOTALLY DEAD

[@rebeccamurtagh3137]

WHEN RICH SET A FIRE AND HE BURNED DOWN THE HOUSE!

[@ash_animates0413]

WHEN RICH SET A FIRE AND HE'S TOTTALY DEAD! Dangit someone got to before me!

[@rachaelbaldwin2279]

I want to learn this song for the sole reason of belting out “YOU ARE FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKED”

[@yayshowvids6427]

#goals

[@NaOHFlakes]

I haven't said a single bad word yes I have thoughts of saying it but never out of my mouth. I might make an exception for this song hahahhaha

[@kaiyuen7883]

5:04 when rich set a fire and he fled to bombay

[@yayshowvids6427]

YESSSSSS

[@lucycox2990]

ha ha

[@kaiyuen7883]

Sammy mwahahahahahaaaa 😈

[@emmam.4469]

Rich was the monk that reconginzed Evan

[@kan5873]

Fuck yeah

[@abbiestevenson6888]

Let's take a moment to remember "those fucking shoes" we're ugg boots I love this more than anything

[@bee-yg9yq]

Abbie Stevenson *were

[@hannaoleson2570]

Lmfao yeah he used to have uGGS I'm still laughing about that since the first time I read the book

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Omg I would've thought this song could have been reworked to be about The Connor Project taking off

[@umokayig]

that could have been the reprise oml

[@lucycox2990]

omg youre right!

[@maxroyston5342]

AlwaysGonnaSing I mean there's already two songs about the Connor project does it really need another? Besides I think it's more negative, maybe it could have been something in the second act before 'good for you' to explain in the soundtrack why everyone was mad at Evan

[@thelogantable5931]

"This shits going viral, viral, nobody knows it was really me, it's going viral, viral, I can't believe it's happening"

[@thelogantable5931]

(That was terrible)

[@snipe1214]

now I just have to patiently wait for Alana to get the recognition she deserves too

[@yayshowvids6427]

PREACH

[@kaiyuen7883]

Mmmm yeah

[@paigefalor1529]

Snipe and

[@michaelv4871]

Yeah, she's such a great character!

[@wendyoyo]

Nope

[@trishalee7535]

Jared should have had a song. Maybe not this song, but Jared needs a song.

[@ainsleyhanes]

pREACH

[@sihill5010]

Definitely this song

[@robing231]

I honestly wished that this song made it into the musical because I really like this song but I understand why they decided to go with the thirty-second​ dialogue

[@robing231]

but the tune to it is so much different then the other songs so I don't think it would've went with any of the songs

[@K_ttyKat]

I feel like they could have kept it but cut it down to like 2 minutes and made it short (kinda like the Sincerely Me reprise) because I do think Jared makes some good points especially in the very beginning..... Also, I feel like it would have worked because yes it feels different but Jared also gives off a very different vibe than the other characters

[@nukamoseduna3853]

@@K_ttyKat Yes Jared does that but thats because Jared is a comedy releif. A comedy releif song wouldn't make sense and will set the mood off of the muical. Even though Jared has some funny parts in the songs there isnt a whole song. The musical is still suppose to be sad and this song will just make it play off as a joke.

[@gleegirltayler934]

it really was a punk rock musical fantasia and i love it but i also love the 30 second dialogue they went with instead

[@sketchers3115]

I see why they cut it but I wish jared had more solos, duets, more scenes, etc

[@veesarchive1382]

*I need an actual recording of this masterpiece*

[@jenidents]

“Every soccer mom in Omaha” ANDREW RANNELLS?

[@maxolietti7987]

tea sis I wanna like but, 69 likes..........

[@ryanrobs.mp4]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING (I’m sorry that I’m 2 years late)

[@analog5174]

i honestly think this song WOULD fit with where he said it was gonna be, and it would add more comedy so its not Endless Depressing Moments

[@MBM1117727]

@@sincerityisscary.g He says that in the show too.

[@thefrenchlanguage512]

honestly jared is the only reason its not endless depression and big sad times

[@afairynamedkat]

I LOVE WILL ROLAND WITH A PASSION

[@theinsanelycoolandfunnyjar2987]

OverlyOptimisticArtist same!

[@michaelaalcordo1614]

Wow okay this song is great but yeah it doesn’t fit DEH, but I still love it!

[@yayshowvids6427]

It's like Be More Chill burped, and the burp itself was this song.

[@michaelaalcordo1614]

Yay Show Vids 😂😂

[@kaiyuen7883]

Yay Show Vids omg

[@caswalters8299]

I think that DEH needed one more poppy song, to kind of help the audience get through the tears. I mean, I'm not saying the musical isn't utterly amazing as it is, but I feel like this song should have been in the musical, and it also gives us some more character development for Jared. I don't know, that's just my opinion.

[@monomoonchild8066]

When jared sings "And those fucking shoes", he's referring to the original script that had Evan in UGGs.

[@thefrenchlanguage512]

OKAY BUT WHY DOES THAT MAKE EVAN LIKE 1000 TIMES MORE WHOLESOME???

[@cringemeister04]

LMAO

[@cardamomcoffeebean1530]

THOSE HIGH NOTES.

[@legoindiecomments1344]

Cardamom Coffee Bean They aren't too high for a tenor but he nails them and they're very piercing with his voice and it sounds awesome

[@afairynamedkat]

Can this video go viral please

[@madelineb1186]

OverlyOptimisticArtist ITS YOU I LOVE YOUR ART

[@jacquelineajucum1222]

I'M ON IT FAM

[@CubeTube-qn1it]

I want a proper recording of this

[@sorbet_salamanderd2014]

Cube.Tube ME TOO

[@jae7590]

don't we all

[@highoninfinity]

this actually fits the story well though? like not in the place they had it, but maybe after ywbf. like jared saying how hes gonna go viral w the connor project, and this past shits gonna show up and itll be like “oh fuck” also will just deserves a solo bc listen to that fucking angelic voice damn

[@lells4366]

I really wish this song was in the show. Because I was really bummed out about how we didn’t get to hear much of will Roland and Jared in DEH

[@rileydion1181]

Can we just appreciate this quality and the filming

[@yayshowvids6427]

I wasn't totally happy re: filming quality so I thank you.

[@morgan-wv7rb]

"khakis and those *fuckin shoes* "

[@unnecessarilyegg-cited936]

IN SOME EARLY SCRIPT OF DEH EVAN WEARS UGGS,,,, I SHIT YOU NOT *U G G S*

[@izzyladd9]

I understand that this didn't fit but this is fuckin great. Honestly Jared deserved his own song in the official musical

[@Cece46654]

Lol... Suddenly I'm imagining a spin off musical of Dear Evan Hansen from Jared's point of view. 😁

[@jjju3]

I havent watched this yet but I saw the link on Tumblr and I'm on the verge of tears _god thank you_ Edit: I watched it, and I cried

[@killjxy7448]

*_IM CRYING_*

[@wakaran7053]

Mood

[@kass9281]

Will,Will,WILL'S GOIN VIRAL

[@finntickel994]

They shoulda kept this in...

[@callumwallace6438]

Tickel speaks Yes it's unfortunate but I feel it's a song more at home in Be More Chill. 😔

[@CubeTube-qn1it]

Callum Wallace that's what I thought

[@Jay-qn8lm]

It just simply doesn’t fit. I saw the entire play and although it gives Jared more depth, it doesn’t match at all with what happens in the musical.

[@tatummurphy7555]

I feel like it could fit like, before Good For You. When he’s starting to get sick, and concerned for/of the fake emails.

[@KisshuKisshuFUSION]

Callum Wallace I feel like if they changed the song a bit, then it could have fit. I really wish there would be another Jared solo or an Alana solo. We don't get to hear them sing too much, which is unfortunate.

[@n.c.435]

WILL SWEETIE I LOVE YOU is it bAD THAT I ALREADY HAD THE WORDS MEMORISED edit: nO I DIDNT I MUST HAVE AN OLDER VERSION OF THE LYRICS I

[@evanhansen2957]

nik - he/him/his - same bro I got the book and tried to go along but I couldn't i was like "FUUUUU-"

[@blubird6346]

nik - he/him/his - what do you mean? Is it in the book?

[@n.c.435]

Im not sure, I found a picture of the lyrics on tumblr somewhere

[@LukeArthur]

THAT ENDING THOUGH YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[@charlottejenny957]

okay i can see why they cut it from the show and i totally agree it doesnt fit BUT CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A STUDIO RECORDING OF THIS?!

[@lauradftba4653]

+

[@pikachuniverse2187]

Someone animate this *please*

[@yayshowvids6427]

YES someone do!

[@JazzyJaz1203]

Ok

[@kaiyuen7883]

Munchie The Master YAY

[@fluffii9229]

Pikachu Ketchum I'm gonna attempt to animate this ;0

[@gabrielameo]

mush romnie looking at you

[@birdtutorialart]

Khakis and those fuCKIN SHOES

[@miatyae5447]

Yeah, what was the thing about the uggs? im late as hell lmao

[@spxnkiey]

They should have kept this in!!!! It gives jared so much character.

[@Kayla-em5mv]

I'M ACTUALLY DEAD. I COULD ONLY IMAGINE HOW IT WOULD SOUND BECAUSE OF THROUGH A WINDOW BUT THIS IS JUST BETTER THAN I COULD EVER IMAGINE.

[@pecha_berrie]

The insanely cool Jared Kleinman

[@honeyart4988]

Dear Evan Hansen’s Will Rolan- AAAH!! This is a mood

[@existentialqueer]

MY BF JUST SENT ME THIS AND MY LIFE IS COMPLETE I CAN DIE HAPPY JARED!

[@maxiety_]

chaoticKuroba hello😂💙💕

[@existentialqueer]

Maxiety EXCUSE 😂❤️💕

[@maxiety_]

chaoticKuroba didn't mean to StUmBLE into you baby😂

[@hannahhelms2233]

this comment exchange is the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@Abby-vq2zz]

That man is a keeper

[@e.keough2975]

Love how he wears the same thing to every event in his life until it fits his character.

[@blubird6346]

E. Keough XD what do you mean, I am intrigued

[@e.keough2975]

Will Roland always wears a button up shirt unbuttoned over a graphicnt-shirt. His character, Jared, has the same style though he had it first so it was based off him. Often in these videos where he sings stuff, he is in that style or at least just wears a button up shirt buttoned but in this video he is wearing a suit jacket over the button up which makes him look more like a 28 year old singing a song then a Jared.

[@annaoggier9340]

O MY!!!! THIS IS JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robbieghoul7787]

NEVER ONCE DID I THINK I NEEDED SOMETHING SO MUCH IN MY LIFE

[@vtownsend9775]

Shae Tronsgard S A M E

[@Skystreak113]

I'm so glad I saw this when I got home from school

[@rubybrigden2719]

It reminds me of be more chill

[@hi_im_random_person1068]

Ruby Brigden I wonder why? 😂

[@layspotatochips3363]

Same that’s what I thought bc it sounds like something that would be in BMC than DEH

[@delaney4302]

YES TOTALLY

[@aydanneilson-bourke7378]

Flee to Bombay

[@bellabennett1677]

I LOVE IT SO MUCH ITS GIVING ME 2007 EMO VIBES ALL AMERICIAN REGECTS. In all honsestly i need this as my ring tone, actually a proper version of this

[@signin5989]

I love how he went from having a full on song to a thirty second reprise

[@irenafacelli2882]

OMG....wish they would have kept this in the show....what a great song!!!! So much energy!!! Will Roland is brilliant. I've wanted to hear this for years - not even a cut in the recording studio. Thanks for doing this Will!!! F*#ing awesome!!

[@jellanimatez]

oh my god, that song fits after like You Will Be Found

[@3llacorpuz]

I literally keep rewinding to the part where he just yells "FuCc" I might make it my ringtone

[@emilywhitson5443]

I can listen to him tell stories for hours

[@kaiyuen7883]

I haven't heard the song yet but I'm rlly stoked

[@comonhaze8940]

Is it bad to download this on a converter because of how much you loved it? Because, if so, forgive me father for I have sinned.

[@yayshowvids6427]

I’m gonna go with no, definitely not bad.

[@comonhaze8940]

Yay Show Vids Yay!

[@chusi2003]

I literally pirated the whole DEH album from the internet. Nothing to be ashamed about

[@comonhaze8940]

Chusi Lm Actually, same tho.

[@Bubbl3ums]

Everyone here has sinned.

[@ispitmyjuiceforthis2824]

I've never had a more magical experience than this

[@hathats]

Can you believe me have the blessing of Will Roland as Jeremy Heere

[@kaseyfitch5573]

"And every soccer mom in Omaha will sing along" Andrew Rannells??? Is that you??

[@nicholasleavitt5326]

It matches the tone of the dialogue in the show more than it does the tone of the songs in the show, which could also explain why it was removed. This more raunchy song would definitely stick out from the rest of the album released for the show, which for the most part is family friendly. I always forget though how much language was actually in the show outside of the songs, especially from Jared and Conner. I’d say if you plan on taking your kids to this show, you might want to check out this song first to make sure you’re comfortable with them seeing it because from what I remember this was how the dialogue was for at least a good portion of it.

[@prindoesart4369]

When I saw this, all I saw was “Will Roland sings...” and I was like HELL YEAH I’m clicking on that

[@yayshowvids6427]

No further intro needed!

[@julesk2629]

My inner theatre kid kept saying “it’s a musical, not a play!!!”

[@heatherrockwell9012]

The last note of this song is not discussed enough, that is VERY high. Will Roland has an awesome range :)

[@yayshowvids6427]

Lews Therin Talamon I feel like this prepared him for that last word in Loser Geek Whatever

[@emgball8789]

This is so amazing! It gives me Rent vibes with the rock feel and I really want it to be recorded professionally! I would listen to this 24/7

[@hurona2538]

Y'all this is going viral too

[@nicolettepaige2578]

1 day and almost a year later - but Jared doesn’t sing enough so this solo would be very helpful and I honestly love this song and love Will Roland😂

[@SavannahSteel]

I'm so in love with Benj and Justin at this point I would read their to do lists and cry

[@deadpigeon3528]

I love will Roland with every bone in my body

[@christinag8154]

LMAO I GOT INTO DEH LIKE OVER 3 YEARS AGO AND I MEMORIZED THIS SONG AND I FORGOT ABOUT IT UNTIL TONIGHT AND I STILL REMEMBER IT OMG IM DYING.

[@Sedmo_]

I could totally see this song to be played after the scene where evans letter gets posted on the connor project.

[@aileengalvan8772]

Praise Will for this gift

[@olm1027]

I LOVE THIS MAN SO MUCH

[@n.c.435]

IVE LISTENED TO THIS SONG 92 TIMES

[@leah.p.6687]

I need a professional recording of this as a bonus track

[@yayshowvids6427]

Candle Head We all do!

[@samk7470]

He seemed so happy that he got a towel at the end aaawwww

[@yayshowvids6427]

I think that’s actually a gift - a scarf from CaseyBasis!

[@Cece46654]

I have to watch every week or so 😁. Love Will Roland.

[@angelabauza12]

WOOOOWWW!!! WIL OHMYGOSH!!! I'M SO SHOOKT!!!!

[@jae7590]

THAT LAST NOTE WILL I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AAHAAGJALF

[@nicolemargaretvillabroza6589]

This song fits Be More Chill more and coincidentally, Will is Jeremy in BMC lol

[@yayshowvids6427]

Nicole Margaret Villabroza TRUTH

[@victoriaxxx4518]

Petition for them to release a deluxe version of the cast recording featuring cut songs because that would be great thanks XD

[@michelemckeemusic]

He’s so amazing wow

[@sawyer6264]

I need me a man like Will Roland

[@pulchritujin1319]

Finally! I've been wanting to listen to this since I found out Jared had a song, and this is just amazing, thank you to who ever posted this!

[@yayshowvids6427]

You're welcome!

[@brendanmcmullin9955]

This song should go fuckin viral

[@lokidunn1497]

I really thought of Be More Chill's 'Smartphone Hour/Rich Set A Fire' because it talks about fleeing to Bombay 😂

[@morningggmitch]

I am sobbing uncontrollably thank you so much

[@wowzers353]

I like understand why they cut it but I love this song so much 🤣

[@s-h7015]

I really enjoy how Will's vocals sound in this! Also, a Jared solo?? Me likey!

[@princkleminckle1159]

1:05 when you realized you have school tomorrow

[@chapps.6891]

I'm waiting for an animatic of this.

[@Katiekule]

OMG I LOVE THIS SONG OMG NOW IM GONNA HAVE IT ON REPEAT OMG!!! I LOVE YOU WILL ROLAND!!!!!

[@malloryA22]

He gave me life! It cleared my skin and watered my crops.

[@francesivy6194]

this was amazing i can see how it wouldn’t wouldn’t work as well with less people but oh my god it’s incredible

[@georgie863]

i genuinely cried. why did i cry. i love this so much

[@seowoobinloml2535]

Will Roland is so freaking extra... ITS AMAZING

[@xbeavers7555]

I didn’t know I needed this song until now

[@lizzieenergy2761]

SOO GOOD. Deh never fails to make me laugh or cry.