Words Fail - Michael Lee Brown (Dear Evan Hansen)

[@JoshD9-4]

Everyone talks about the emotion that Evan has to Portray but can we talk about Mrs . Murphy (Cynthia) that poor woman practically cries through out the whole damn show . And she’s just AMAZING

[@rywaft9869]

I have to agree. He's not just acting. He feels it. The others are great too but MLB made this scene all too real. He really mastered the mix of frustrated/angry monologue and song.

[@logan__hite]

Perhaps a bit too much when he spat onstage lol

[@dauntless5599]

@@logan__hite As a singer myself, while performing and the song has no pause, we can't really gulp our salivas in so we keep them in our mouths. Eventually they will build up, and you'd spit it out, it will sound horrible if he'd gulp and continue on, the song demands it that he continues.

[@jtbrockmann1232]

I saw Michael Lee Brown live. We booked matinee tickets towards the end of Ben Platt's run only to be disappointed to find out his understudy was doing matinees for the rest of the run. Our initial disappointment was completely gone after Waving Through A Window, and by the time You Will Be Found came around we were hooked on this guy. But the absolute honest to god anxiety attack he had during the speech at the beginning of You Will Be Found was insane. The most realistic thing I've ever seen on stage. Michael Lee Brown is absolutely incredible. The tears, snot, spit, everything just flying because he was SO in it. My god. No words. Words fail. By far the best understudy I've ever seen. Even this still shakes me hard.

[@g280fl9]

Yes they are all great, but Michael Lee Brown just gives the character such authenticity. I never got to see the show but if he was this good watching it on a screen then I can't imagine how awesome it was in person.

[@naleyislovealways]

I had the same experience! Booked to see Ben before his run ended, around October 2017, but didn't know about the matinee switch. I ended up seeing Ben a week later, and saw the show another time, too, but nothing hit me quite like the first time I saw it with Michael. He was phenomenal! Really embodied the character and his emotional journey. So glad I saw him!

[@beansy1834]

"Or will everyone hate it too?" That too hit me so hard, because it's showing how he feels about himself. That one too makes me cry everytime

[@CassieRoxXoXo]

When an actor spits that means they are fully into the character. As an actor I know

[@mango_cheese37]

i love this because it is so real, you can feel the raw emotion coming off him, he is a phenomenal actor

[@rosieashford]

This..... this really touches my feelings. He's so amazing.

[@MAGGOT-INFESTED-6666]

Ikr, this song always gives me the chills.

[@wjcruikshank8725]

I've watched this video 30+ times by now, and I have no plans to stop

[@g280fl9]

MLB gave such an incredible performance with this scene. The others do a great job with it too but he is able to convey so much anger, regret, and sorrow. He's not just singing the words. He makes himself live through it on that stage.

[@wjcruikshank8725]

@@g280fl9 I completely agree! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@granthughes1801]

I've seen this show many times living in NYC. Enjoyed them all. But none of them could break your heart like Michael Lee Brown in this scene. No comparison.

[@bobbyjayjohnson3460]

I love Ben Platt but Michael Lee Brown would’ve knocked it out of the park in the movie as well.

[@Father_of_Death]

Indeed. I hope someone who is an independent filmmaker remakes the movie and it's more faithful to the source material.

[@jeffbowers2979]

What you prefer the come over to the Afro? His body language is way too aggressive

[@ashalouisesinger]

By 1m 30s my arms are just covered in goosebumps. He is feeling every single word he sings and it’s just so powerful. Exquisite.

[@christopherrussell6055]

Two things: 3:14 The emotion FEELS the drips 😭 4:00 Connor’s dad walking up but then is unable to say anything and walks away just KILLS me too 😭 It’s the masculine thing to do to handle any situation, but Larry doesn’t have the emotional tools equipped to be able to handle this either, so he just walks away and it breaks my heart even more 💔

[@christycapers4715]

He spit that long string of slobber and I said “he better win somethin” 🎖😮

[@Lucifermorningstar883]

I mean good acting but that was a bit disgusting lol 😂😂😆😆

[@Father_of_Death]

​@@Lucifermorningstar883I think it was a consequence of him trying to channel Evan's guilt and mix it with the anxiety.

[@nuarbed]

@@Father_of_Deathi think he was just singing for a long period of timeand couldn't swallow his saliva

[@call2me578]

I had seen the show previously with Ben and Taylor. Loved seeing both of them. But for the third time I saw it with Michael. I don't know what it is but damn if he doesn't work some magic with this scene. I felt gut punched and sick after it. He made it that real. I really hope he gets his big break. He's earned it.

[@cridecar]

I read the book 2 years ago. I just saw the show in Broadway with Ben Levi Ross as Evan 2 weeks ago. I must say the show was more gut wrenching compared to the book. The music and the singing are so beautiful. Words Fail is on a different level on the show. I do not think I can stand watching the show again, for now. It hit something similar in my life and it was painful. On the other hand, crying while viewing this could also be therapeutic. Thank you for this upload!

[@개로로-r7t]

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[@marianaespinosa8772]

Amazing!

[@karmen181]

When did he play Evan ? He is phenomenal!! Anyone have a full slime tutorial of him

[@g280fl9]

Unfortunately KZbin would yank it down and probably my account too if I did. I've seen it happen to others who did. All of the actors in Dear Evan Hansen are incredible but yeah Michael Lee Brown would be my favorite. He plays Evan in a unique way. Not over the top and someone who would truly blend into the background at school unless you are looking right at them. And of course this scene shows just how real he can make the performance.

[@Mette17101987]

I saw him in October '18 :) he was freaking amazing.

[@ljk9910]

@@g280fl9 I like the fact that he doesn't "twitch" as much as some of the Evans. I saw Andrew Barth Feldman in the role and while his voice was great, his constant twitching (eyes, hands) was over the top and distracting. Especially as these mannerism unrealistically completely disappear in the final scene.

[@fomoran]

​@@g280fl9I still haven't found a sniff of this performance apart from this video... An dot kills me to get to see the fall without fist watching his Evan make the journey to such regrets

[@nguyenba9233]

omg i need the full version

[@StephenHopkinsRum]

He’s my second favorite after Ben

[@Liezii]

I can understand. I'm big fan of Ben, but MLB is also impressive

[@theword791]

same

[@Father_of_Death]

1. Ben Platt 2. Michael Lee Brown 3. Sam Tutty 4. Ben Levi Ross

[@kwaziness]

3:15 somebody get this man a tissue

[@Lucifermorningstar883]

Lol

[@Lucifermorningstar883]

He's a good actor but seriously that's nasty 🤢🤢

[@Lucifermorningstar883]

Not gonna lie when Evan tried to explain when they met him in the principals office that they weren't friends conners family kinda pushed him into the lie given his major anxiety disorder and all

[@Father_of_Death]

The Murphy's are the true villains of the story. They "tried" to help Connor but they couldn't. Then they assume Evan was friends with him and kinda pushed him into the web of lies. They truly failed Connor and because of Cynthia's pushing and begging they were setting Evan up to go down the same path. So I can't entirely fault Evan on this. Poor guy was pressured into fabricating a friendship.

[@mariamejawara]

​@Father_of_Death I don't they are villains in this musical. I think It's not a black and white situation and that everyone is a shade of grey. None of them are perfect

[@정수현-p1j]

I never meant to make it such a mess I never thought that it would go this far So I just stand here sorry Searching for something to say Something to say Words fail, words fail There's nothing I can say I guess I thought I could be part of this I never had this kind of thing before I never had that perfect girl Who somehow could see the good part of me I never had the dad who stuck it out No corny jokes or baseball gloves No mom who just was there 'Cause mom was all that she had to be That's not a worthy explanation I know there is none Nothing can make sense of all these things I've done Words fail, words fail There's nothing I can say Except sometimes, you see everything you wanted And sometimes, you see everything you wish you had And it's right there, ight there, right there In front of you And you want to believe it's true So you... make it true And you think maybe everybody wants it And needs it... a little bit... too This was just a sad invention It wasn't real, I know But we were happy I guess I couldn't let that go I guess I couldn't give that up I guess I wanted to believe 'Cause if I just believe Then I don't have to see what's really there No, I'd rather pretend I'm something better than These broken parts Pretend I'm something other than This mess that I am 'Cause then I don't have to look at it And no one gets to look at it No, no one can really see 'Cause I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me I never let them see the worst of me 'Cause what if everyone saw? What if everyone knew? Would they like what they saw? Or would they hate it too? Will I just keep on running away from what's true? All I ever do is run So how do I step in Step into the sun? Step into the sun

[@joeking88]

This was bloody fantastic. Really get the sense of emotion, almost angry at times which is really interesting compared to Ben Platt.

[@Father_of_Death]

Aside from the spit, which I think was just a consequence of him channeling guilt and anxiety he killed it. You just want to hug him just like Heidi does after she sings "So Big, So Small"

[@logan__hite]

This performance completely trumps Platt’s performance (in the movie at least)

[@jlasf]

The movie was a disaster. I saw Ben on stage. Phenomenal.

[@lainelladave]

Ben platt has a video that looks absolutely identical to this and it is honestly beyond phenomenal. A different league as amazing as this is

[@57andstillkicking]

Do you have the beginning scene of “Does Anybidy Have a Map” with Evan, his mom, and Cynthia Murphy?

[@g280fl9]

Yes I uploaded Anybody Have A Map 🙂

[@57andstillkicking]

@@g280fl9 Thank you! I appreciate you sharing all these videos with us!

[@Lucifermorningstar883]

Is it strange how I sound just like Evan when I cry

[@Father_of_Death]

They need to remake the movie without the involvement of the film's producers. We need a cast that's believable and we need the crucial songs left in.

[@ThexGabbie]

u got the full? 👀

[@edmarklowelldelossantos4952]

Did anyone else notice the mucus slipping out of him? Is that ok in this situation?

[@finleyforevermore]

Cast list please?

[@g280fl9]

Michael Lee Brown - Evan Hansen Mike Faist - Connor Murphy Garrett Long - Heidi Hansen Jennifer Laura Thompson - Cynthia Murphy Olivia Puckett - Zoe Murphy Michael Park - Larry Murphy Kristolyn Lloyd - Alana Beck Will Roland - Jared Kleinman

[@finleyforevermore]

@@g280fl9 Thank you!

[@theatrelover2]

I think he did this better then Ben Platt.

[@g280fl9]

Agreed!

[@scaredtosharemynameonthein1578]

I think he seems a bit too mad in this clip but he did a great job

[@kevhippo]

“mad”? Depressed, anxious, insecure. All of these but “mad” really? Isn’t that a somewhat derogatory term for people with mental illness? I thought he nailed it and conveyed way more emotion than Ben.

[@jamirgordon9745]

@@kevhippo Ben is the original Evan but that movie that he did, I will never get out of my head.

[@kwaziness]

@@kevhippo i really hope they meant "angry" by saying "mad", i'd agree with that much more easily 😭

[@nintendo6452]

Do you have good for you ?

[@g280fl9]

Yes. I'll upload it next. 👍

[@logan__hite]

just watched it how is the movie whole without it?

[@eternalmariacallas2283]

It’s me

[@jennifer5512]

Way better than Ben

[@Liezii]

Of all the Evans I've seen, Michael's performance is most similar to Ben's. BP has set the bar high, but MLB does a really good job here!

[@lordofthegames6601]

At least in the end, he told the god awful truth.

[@Bivolari]

Wonderful work by Michael Lee Brown.

[@larapdeen8148]

I never meant to make it such a mess I never thought that it would go this far So I just stand here sorry Searching for something to say Something to say Words fail, words fail There's nothing I can say I guess I thought I could be part of this I never had this kind of thing before I never had that perfect girl Who somehow could see the good part of me I never had the dad who stuck it out No corny jokes or baseball gloves No mom who just was there 'Cause mom was all that she had to be That's not a worthy explanation I know there is none Nothing can make sense of all these things I've done Words fail, words fail There's nothing I can say Except sometimes, you see everything you wanted And sometimes, you see everything you wish you had And it's right there, right there, right there In front of you And you want to believe it's true So you make it true And you think maybe everybody wants it And needs it, a little bit too This was just a sad invention It wasn't real, I know But we were happy I guess I couldn't let that go I guess I couldn't give that up I guess I wanted to believe 'Cause if I just believe Then I don't have to see what's really there No, I'd rather pretend I'm something better than these broken parts Pretend I'm something other than this mess that I am 'Cause then I don't have to look at it And no one gets to look at it No, no one can really see 'Cause I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me I never let them see the worst of me 'Cause what if everyone saw? What if everyone knew? Would they like what they saw? Or would they hate it too? Will I just keep on running away from what's true? All I ever do is run So how do I step in Step into the sun? Step into the sun

[@MAGGOT-INFESTED-6666]

Thanks man!

[@larapdeen8148]

@@MAGGOT-INFESTED-6666 no prob!