📣 Open comment to the friend who inspired this series 📣 Dear V, Here's me saying "Oh so Michael is the comic relief" and then realising the entire show is a comic relief hahaha Love, Babs
you should try to listen to the original 2015 album, the squip's voice and actor is less "surfer dude" and is actually kinda antagonizing and abusive. i honestly like the soundtrack from before, the vocals are a better and i prefer the actors. i think the major problem i have with the new album is that they try too hard to make everything more mainstream or funny. also, michael in the bathroom is waaaaay more emotional in the old album. but yes, please take a listen!
Yeah I really hate the surfer dude voice, it’s like the first SQUIP voice is doing Matrix Keanu Reeves and the Broadway SQUIP voice is doing Bill and Ted Keanu Reeves
Rich didn't die in the fire he just went to the hospital. The song is about gossip and social media and I think it's actually very interesting. Like Chloe for example hears the news from Jenna who wasn't even there at the time but then says that she saw everything and when the news spread you can see everyone has there own version about his being dead or gay when there isn't actually anything that suggests that (even though at the end it turns out the character is actually bi). You also have everyone being all "sympathetic" towards him on social media and like changing their profile picture and saying that they understand what he went through when they don't know and don't actually really care.
@@Barbara2.0 Oh but I don't know if it's stated or just inferred but Rich set the fire as a suicide attempt. His SQUIP was making him go crazy ( he's freaking out during the Halloween Party song asking for Mountain Dew Red and we know later that's how you turn a SQUIP off) and he obviously doesn't get any and sets the fire. I think Jake saved him? I'm also pretty sure the fire is why everyone was banging on the bathroom door during Michael in the Bathroom but I'm not sure because I haven't been able to watch the actual show.
@@mightypoocheyena I'm p certain that "Michael in a Bathroom" happened long before the fire, I saw the show in London and there was no hints that the people banging on the door wanted anything more than to pee (or possibly have sex). Also the fire happened right at the end of all the party scenes, we never actually saw it. We heard someone shouting about a fire and then it changed scene. I think Michael had actually gone home at that point. But everything else you said was completely right! And explained much more clearly than I could lol
This vocal glitches in The Play weren't edited - Will Roland was actually making those noises every performance! Also, thanks for listening to the Broadway album! Most people don't give it a chance, but it deserves all the recognition because Loser Geek Whatever is the best song in the show and it has the objectively better Halloween and Smartphone Hour
Wow that's awesome! Yeah I've learnt it's not everyone's cup of tea... But wait, they don't have Smartphone Hour in the original recording? That's my favourite
Barbara 2.0 They do have Smartphone Hour and Halloween in the original, don’t worry, it’s just amped up to 11 here and all the better for it. Tiffany Mann SLAYS the whole thing
Jason Tam is not a good fit as the SQUIP and the cast sound bored on the broadway one. Loser Geek Whatever is the only good thing added, I don’t like the other lyric changes, but Smartphone Hour is better I’ll admit
One sort of meta joke that most fans don't realize is that the entire song is a kind of an update on "The Telephone Hour" from Bye Bye Birdie. There, the entire town is tying up all the phone lines to gossip about the two characters "going steady". Here, kids blow up the internet over Rich starting a fire.
OK - character rundown! Jeremy is the protagonist - obviously. Most things happen to him, he is the second character to get a Squip. Michael - Michael in the Bathroom, Two Player Game, the best friend character. He's considered by the Squip to be 'a bad link to old Jeremy', it convinces him to cut Michael off (Loser, Geek, Whatever). He does actually, however, end up saving the show. Squip - Keanu Reeves, I guess. Be More Chill P.1, P.1, The Pitiful Children. Literally tries to take over everyone's mind. Christine - the love interest. (an absolute sweetheart - please listen to her songs!). I Love Play Rehearsal, Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into. She seems interested in Jeremy only as a friend, and likes Jake. The driving force for Jeremy getting a Squip. Rich - the first dude to get a Squip. He's Jeremy's bully, and The Squip Song is him essentially trying to convince Jeremy to buy one off him (he goes and buys it from someone else). He goes nuts and sets the fire talked about in Smartphone Hour. He does not die. Jake - the most popular dude in school. Upgrade, Halloween (it was his house). He previously had a thing with Chloe, who is still very attached to him, and has now moved onto Christine. He turns out to be a douche, and breaks both legs in the Halloween fire. Brooke - Do You Wanna Ride?, Smartphone Hour (verse 3). Best friend to Chloe, likes Jeremy, who is convinced to use her to climb the social ladder. They feature in Upgrade together, alongside Christine and Jake. Absolute cutie. Jenna - the 'gossip girl'. Smartphone Hour (first verse, lead), also in The Pitiful Children. She gets ignored. The third character to recieve a Squip upon being told that it'll help her be accepted. Chloe - Brooke's jealous best friend, the most popular girl in school. Smartphone Hour (second verse), Do You Wanna Hang? - where she essentially forces herself onto Jeremy while the Squip doesn't let him reject her. She was in the backing of Do You Wanna Ride, and takes lead here. Do with that what you will. Jeremy's dad, Mr Heere - dysfunctional father. The Pants Song - about him pulling himself together enough to help his son. Does not wear trousers onstage until this number. Mr Reyes - the drama teacher in charge of the school play. Kinda crappy.
Aww, I don't mind the video being longer if it means you don't skip songs. I Love Play Rehearsal is really funny and gives you a lot of insight on Christine's character and The Pants Song is the same for Jeremy's dad (not sure if you listened to them and just didn't include the footage or skipped over them entirely). I think people answered most of your questions - Rich was the one singing The Squip Song so he was the first person in the school to get "Squipped." His Squip saw Jeremy and decided he was vulnerable enough to be controlled, so it had Rich tell him to get one as well. Bit of background on The Smartphone Hour, during Halloween Rich was running around a bit crazed between lyrics asking everyone if they had any Mountain Dew Red (because Squip) and getting more and more desperate until the end when he says if he can't deactivate it then he'd just burn the house down with himself inside it. He didn't actually die, but he did get hospitalized and Jake broke both of his legs jumping out a window. The actual Smartphone Hour song is just commentary on how high school students are mostly performative when it comes to showing that they care when something bad happens, it's just to make themselves look good rather than actually caring. Loser, Geek, or Whatever ends up with Jeremy letting the Squip completely block Michael from his vision/hearing because hanging out with him isn't 'cool'. When Jeremy's at the Halloween party the Squip tells him to drink alcohol to fit in, but that temporarily deactivates the Squip which is when Michael confronts him in the bathroom but Jeremy's already brainwashed so he calls Michael a loser and walks out, prompting Michael in the Bathroom. Also fun fact, whenever multiple people with Squips come in contact with each other, the Squip will say "up up down down left right a" in order to sync them up - this is a reference to one of the first ever cheat codes in video games called the Konami Code, a sequence of inputs you could do in the pause menu of some early NES games to obtain all available power-ups for free.
Aw good to know you wouldn't mind a longer video 🥰 I always assume people will just get tired of my face haha Thank you so so much for this amazing comment! This is literally why I'm loving to do this series, been learning so much! And yes, I've listened to all the songs. The Pants Song is actually quite funny Bonus point for that last bit of information that just made the show nerdier aka even more awesome
I agree! as someone who regularly watches 40 minute videos and has sat through a twelve hour livestream, I am absolutely willing to watch something longer.
@@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318 Not entirely. Upgrade is still there, but it's heavily rewritten. You'd need to listen to the soundtrack to fully appreciate what I mean.
oof you're listening to the broadwy recording... i know a lot of people like i guess, but i just can't hear it. i really prefer the older cast recording from 2015. i'm going to try to watch the video without raging because of the music. btw i really like your backround
I also prefer the older one just because I think the new one is a little over produced, but I think if someone has never heard the show they won’t feel that way. I also think the cast on the new one is great and it’s cool to see different interpretations of the roles.
Thank you lovely! Hope you manage to go through it without hating me for choosing the wrong one hahaha I was very torn about which soundtrack to do and because I didn't know the show, I went eeny, meeny, miny, moe hahaha I'll have to listen to the other one and compare now
@@Barbara2.0 there is no wrong one. It's just that i don't really like how some people portray different characters. For example the Will Rolands (b-way) and Will Conollys Jeremys are pretty different and I just prefer the old one, cuz it's the way i learned to love him. And I still don't know how I should think about the changes in the songs I really love the old 'upgrade' and dilike the new version, but the other ones and their changes are fine ig. So it's completely alright when you listened and love the broadwaz version. I'm just used to the old one and don't like most of the changes they did
I love Will Roland Will Roland is serotonin Edit: I love that the Broadway cast is getting love I love them so much HHHHH Aaanndd edit 2: uhhh there are full bootlegs online. just saying
I know I am late, but I just found your channel and am now binging all the videos xD I absolutly love that you listened to the Broadway version without knowing the original, because everybody else is just biased when they listen to the new album. For my part. I actually knew the original version before listening to the Broadway version and totally loved it. When the new version came out I was biased too, because why would the Squip sound like a weird surfer dude? But I gave it a chance and am now even more in love with the Broadway version, because... 1) Michael is even softer (we need to protect him) 2) Will Roland as Jeremy is impresive (especially since I learned the song Loser, Geek or Whatever was somewhat written because of him (If my friend told me that correctly, so don't Quote me on that..)) 3) Tiffany Mann (Jenna Rolan) is killing it! 4) The added distorted voice in the background gave me goosebumps when I heard it for the first time and 5) Jason Tam (the Squip) nailed the young Keanu Reeves voice and needs to get more appreciation for that. Also his dance skills!! So yeah, I love the Broadway version... Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk (Ps: Sorry, if there are any language mistakes, english isn't my native language so please correct me^^)
"Thank you for coming to my Teld Talk" hahahahaha pleasure Yeah I try to start a new musical as blindly as possible for this exact reason. Being biased might make it difficult for you to appreciate some things Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy watching the videos as much as I enjoy filming them 😁 P.s.: I have no credibility to correct you, English is not my first language either. But hey, as long as we understand each other right? ;)
General comments on your reactions: 1:00 Yeah, that's the mood they were going for: creepy sci-fi, yet strangely upbeat. Even used a theramin in the orchestra. 1:07 That moment right there, that is the reaction I always look for from people not familiar with the show. You laughing at it is definitely the right reaction, and means you're the correct target audience. 3:03 You skipped over "I Love Play Rehearsal"! While the song itself isn't very important, the ending of it is. It's the first instance of Christine subverting a line which, combined with the one from "Guy that I Kinda Be Into" shows the pattern that she bucks the trend. Makes her singing in "The Play" hurt just a little more with all that context. 3:45 Another highlight from the show. I never thought about setting it as an alarm notification, but I think I'm going to look into it now that you mention it. 6:50 Better. The Squip is acting out what to say, and then Jeremy imitates the same movements. 8:25 This song was new to the Broadway version. In the 2015 version and the Off-Broadway revival, it was "More Than Survive Reprise". Less details on the supporting characters, and more how Jeremy is more accepted on the Squip. 9:10 If you want a retro version of the story, you might want to check out the Be More Chill novel it was based on. It's written in a more 2000's setting, where shared landlines were still a thing and having a cell phone as a teen was special. More details about the book story a bit later. 9:14 *looks at all the Squip fangirls* I think the concensus is no... 9:43 Oh, you judge far too quickly... 10:09 The SECOND reaction I look for in people unfamiliar with the plot... 10:14 Well, you certainly took a 180 attitude there. You were just chewing her out for liking him now that he's changed, then you go and call her out because she doesn't instantly like him? 10:19 Jake is the popular kid. He doesn't get many singing lines, sadly, but I explained most of what you need to know about his character right there. 10:23 This song was added with the Off-Broadway revival. Basically, "Upgrade" got shortened in order to have introspective Jeremy. 11:20 Ironic that you say that, as he's basically rejecting all of that in this moment... 12:02 I'll admit, this is like the one change from the book that I don't especially like. In the book, it's left more ambiguous as to whether she actually agrees to go out with him or if he completely blew his chances with her. 13:19 I know you've gotten the answer already, but basically: Chloe (hot girl and best friend of Brooke), dressed as a sexy baby, decides to sleep with Jeremy to make Jake jealous and get back at Brooke for having a steady boyfriend. 14:38 No porn is ever shown, only alluded to. Exceptions: The show opening with Jeremy pantsless on his bed, and "The Pants Song" featuring Mr. Heere (Jeremy's father) and Michael also pantless. 15:28 Well, she had just broken up with Jake like an hour before... 16:48 Rich was the guy singing in "The Squip Song". Jeremy's former bully, they kind of become friends after their squips' sync. Also, if you heard all of that verse, you'll know it's just the rumour mill getting out of control. Like the "fled to Bombay" and "knew he was gay" lines infer. Even if... well, we'll get to that. 18:10 Actually, Mountain Dew was lifted straight from the book, only the squip activated after being swallowed, and the Payless shoe clerk suggested Mt. Dew making it easier, not necessary. Also, it was specifically Code Red Mt. Dew that deactivated it in the book, and the squip volunteered to be shut down. Let's just say the second half of this story goes a very different way. 18:25 I believe he might've been doing that manually, although it's possible there's some high-tech enhancement helping with it. Didn't really happen before the Broadway version. 19:09 Jeremy gave Christine the red Mt. Dew, she drank it, and now all the squips are turning off and everyone collapses. One small change from the 2015 version is there, he asks the squip, "She'll do whatever I want?" just before telling her to drink the last drops. 19:30 Not really in the reaction, but I just like this fact about the show: when they're heading to the chorus, Michael is standing by Rich's hospital bed (where both he and Jeremy are after their respective injuries), and Michael hits Rich cast on the third "me" and he yells out in pain. We don't linger on that, though, as the scene is changing as Jeremy goes into the chorus. 19:39 Yes, they're all friends now. No, it's about that sudden in the show, too, although there's a bit of talking to bridge it.
so happy it was the Broadway version. it needs more love. will rolland as jeremy is the best i don't even care. his voice cracks are perfect for the character, he actually sounds like a teenager. the main reason people hate on it so much is bc they're used to the two rivers version and that's fine, but i think the Broadway version is just as good and the "oh, he's the comedic relief" about michael made me side-eys michael in the bathroom so hard haha
Another fun reaction. Another cast recording that is incredible musically is Moulin Rouge. Tho I know you said at one point you don’t really love pop, it’s so brilliantly done (and I don’t usually love jukebox musicals). Also Aaron Tveit makes me want to be a tenor. And Karen Olivo (Vanessa in In The Heights) is a goddess as Satine
Thanks Rob, you're a sweetheart! You know one thing I always wanted to know about the stage version of Moulin Rouge? Are the songs the same as in the film? Oh my God, Vanessa is my favourite in In the Heights! I'll definitely check that out 😉
In “A Guy I’d Kinda Be Into (Reprise)” Jeremy’s SQUIP isn’t working, so Christine likes Jeremy for him. And she rejected him because Jake just broke her heart that night.
Oh yesss! Can't wait to see your reaction! This was my first musical lol, ik, I'm uncultured. You should seriously listen to the original recording, it's much better, for me, i listen to all of the original and then loser geek whatever. Also,, I'm sad that you don't seem to like Christine, I love her- Though seriously- no one likes the Broadway recording lmao. (You should also check out Claudia Cacace, she does amazing animatics for this musical! Like they are seriously amazing.)
Okay so I'll try and explain some things to you,, So you do know mostly about Micheal and Jermery, two udnerdogs, one wants to change and one doesn't. Rich was the one who told Jermery about the squip, and he burned down the house because he went crazy trying to get his own squip out. Also Jake is a reoccurring character that is basically hitting on Christine. If you want some more context about Jake and Christine or even just wanna hear a cute song, You should check out 'Touching my hand' which was a cut song, I'll find the link! Here it is, it's a duet with Jermery and Christine: ruclips.net/video/UWNuuCt83Xc/видео.html
I am listening to the original asap! Half of the comments are telling me to do that hahaha I seriously didn't know which soundtrack to choose. And I was suspicious of Christine yes hahaha But I need to actually see the show to form an opinion. Thanks for the animatics tip btw, I'll check it out 😉
Haha no problem! You're a really sweet and cool youtuber so I hope to be able to support you any way I can! Honestly, we need more youtubers like you qwq
I’m seriously loving the reaction there so funny 😂😂😂 But seriously I see this show get hated on a lot but I just always thought it was an acquired taste (aka being a gigantic nerd) Also alternate title for this should be nerd on Japanese Keanu Reefs drug O and also can’t wait to see you do heathers or hadestown
Most surprising part of this music: how hot Squip dude was. Even though he didn’t look like Keanu in the UK version. It was a good night out! You should have gone with me. 😎
@@Barbara2.0 Bitch, I DID! I don't think they changed the lyrics because I remember going "does he though?" For the record, the poster at The Other Palace announced this as 'Little Shop of Horrors meets Mean Girls' and I think that's an apt way of describing this show.
Hahahaha I know you did 😜 Hmmm that doesn't mean much to me cause I know nothing about 'The Little Shop of Horrors' apart from there's a carnivore plant involved xD
i know im super duper late but ive just done this production with my sixth form and omg do i ever love it! i do backstage management and it was soooo fun, if you still havent watched the show in person i really recommend it!
This is the first video that I've watched with you and I absolutely love you! You're so relatable and I love Be More Chill so muchhh, especially the Broadway version, so thanks so much for this.
Thank YOU for being so sweet! That warms my heart ❤ I'm very happy you enjoyed it and hope the videos always put a smile on your face. Welcome to the channel!
@@kylebroflovski6096 ig people just got used to the original version and didn’t like the changes. I personally love both versions and the different ways the characters are portrayed.
Can I just say that you're adorable! You making other musical references is totally awesome. Love this video I like both albums, but I absolutely despise the new Squip's speaking voice. If it weren't for that I think I would listen to the Broadway recording a little more often, but because of that I find it hard to get through it. And just to say I don't think it's nostalgia, because I've listened to the original one day before the Broadway one
Aw thank you lovely 🥰 Glad you enjoyed it! I really need to listen to the original recording soon because the Squip seems to be everyone's issue with the Broadway recording and it's making me more and more curious hihi
Your reactions are so fun to watch and you seem so nice and interested ✨ I’d suggest listening to Falsettos or the Book of Mormon, I think you’d enjoy both!
Thank you lovely! I am genuinely interested though, loving to learn everything about these shows. And your suggestions are both on the list, so coming soon 😉
My favorite song still has to be "Michael in the Bathroom". And I didn't ship Jeremy and Kristine eather, becouse there was clearly a better fit for him since he alredy had a player 2 who totaly deserved better! xD
I have totally enjoyed this series! I'm gonna need you to react to Legally Blonde. Being a fan of the movie I finally sat down and watched the musical and it is SO MUCH BETTER! If you like empowerment songs....this is the show for you!
Although I personally prefer the older version, there are some gems in the Broadway version. Both Jennas are amazing but they add a bunch of riffs and shit in this version. Also, Pitiful Children is my favorite song, and although I prefer the old version’s lack of a dude-bro surfer voice, the instrumental is SO GOOD in the Broadway version. Also, in the few times that the squip stops doing the surfer voice, he sounds kinda hot 👉👈 Also, some people prefer Will Connolly’s portrayal to Will Roland’s, but they’re both pretty epic ngl. Also Will Roland’s glitching sound effects? AMAZING. It’s not edited at all he just does them and I don’t understand how. Also, I like Upgrade better in this version (although I do miss a certain line in that song lmao).
It isn't really a popular well known show but I highly suggest you react to bare: a pop opera. It's one of my personal favourite musicals it's a beautiful story that addresses a lot of very important subjects and has a gorgeous soundtrack. It's kind of like a gay Romeo and Juliet so do expect it to be very sad but it is worth it.
I know almost nothing about this musical aside from the bare minimum premise so I'm pretty much with you reacting to this one XD, though I've heard a bit of the soundtrack (just bits and pieces) and I know it's not super my thing
That's what I love about this show. For example how many other shows give you the chance to an incredibly advanced supercomputer inside a teenagers brain that tells him how to be cool and get the girl of his dreams?
I wish this was the original one. I hate the characterisation of the SQUIP in this one. I love Jason Tam but not for this part. Eric William Morris is the best IMO
@@crabbie7180 the only other cast album version IS the Two Rivers original cast version so clearly that’s what I meant. Jason, Tiffanny, and Will joined the cast sometime after and then it went to Broadway. But Eric William Morris played the SQUIP off-Broadway at least for a short time. Anyway, don’t be pedantic you knew exactly what I meant.
Sorry if this is a weird question, but will you ever listen to the original version of the soundtrack? To be honest, I think both version are pretty great, both having their own charm (but I do have a bias for the original, lol XD). I’m no good at asking questions in comments, ahaha lol.
You should react to Jagged Little Pill the musical !!!! It’s a jukebox musical based on Alanis Morisette’s music, they create a story based on the songs and it’s really amazing!
I was literally talking about this the other day. I absolutely love Alanis and RUclips recommended me this clip of one of the characters singing You Oughta Know the other day but the actress was so amazing I watched it like 4 times in a row. I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for the suggestion ;)
If you want an explanation to Do You Wanna Hang, Chloe(who is singing) wears a “Sexy Baby” outfit and she has a bottle of “milk(it’s really just alcohol)”
If you have a crush on this squip’s voice you should listen to the off Broadway album. Also like your not the only one who doesn’t ship Christine and Jeremy (quite a few people ship Jeremy and Micheal). I’m so sad lol, I had tickets to the West End production of Be More Chill and they were just as quarantine started so I never got to see it 💔 ps I love your Wednesday Addams shirt so damn much
Aw sorry to hear about your tickets, I had a couple that were refunded as well and I don't think I've ever been that sad about getting money from someone hahaha 😞 P.s.: Thank you! Wednesday is my favourite ❤
if you’re interested! there are multiple college productions that have been professional recorded and put on youtube! these are my personal favorites: ruclips.net/video/v43KZdArXbs/видео.html & ruclips.net/video/YgzIa7GBe_E/видео.html
If you're subscribed to the channel you'll get a notification about Heathers VERY soon hehe It's the West End cast though because I already know the Broadway recording. Thanks a lot for the suggestions though, they're all on the list already, so coming soon... ;)
@@Barbara2.0 Cool can't wait! I do love the west end version as well (seeing as I'm in the UK ;-;) and I subscribed as soon as you reacted to my favourite musical of all time, Beetlejuice! I really love your videos and can't wait for more! :)
On a binge. One musical I would recommend is Jekyll and Hyde. There are two different ones, but I suggest this album specifically because it's my favorite: open.spotify.com/album/7cUrqp17ESHV32zPKCerul?si=n_9e83N_T6GTl5hQ2JpPXw You can also search it up under "Jekyll & Hyde: The Gothic Musical Thriller"
I'm enjoying your reaction videos. This one is a charming musical that I discovered after Dear Evan Hansen (Will Roland plays Jeremy in Be More Chill was Jared in DEH). It is definitely one of my favorites too. You should check out Emojiland! The premise of the story is life as an emoji inside a smart phone. The music is fun (read INCREDIBLE) and the story is surprisingly good! Check it out!
Damn seeing everyone in the comments complaining that you listened to the Broadway version instead of the Two River version makes me kinda sad. Sorry I'm about to rant a lot, but I mean, there are song changes in the Broadway version I personally don't like, like Upgrade and Halloween, but the Broadway version isn't so bad that everyone has to speak highly of the original and lowly of the Broadway. I understand that people prefer the Two River version over Broadway but again, seeing people hate the Broadway version and Will Roland as Jeremy or Jason Tam as the SQUIP just in general in my eyes is extremely rude. Like, on Jeremy's Fandom wiki page the comments are filled with hate for how Will Roland sings the way he did and how he 'can't sing'. He chose to sing that way, he wanted to. And Jason wanted to put on that voice, imitating Keanu Reeves if you must since the SQUIP is supposed to look like him. Sorry I just see this stuff a lot and it makes me pretty upset.
Omg I hate all the hate for Will Roland. He’s an amazing singer (better than Connolly in my opinion) and he fits the role of Jeremy amazing. Same for Jason. I prefer him as SQUIP because he adds so much more character. Will Roland as well. You can tell just by listening to the soundtracks that the Bway one sounds way more into character.
Wow. I definitely prefer the Two River recording for bmc, but I mean HOW COULD YOU HATE WILL ROLAND OR JASON TAM?! WHAT?! Like, Pituful Children is definitely not as good as stuff but I do like some of the Broadway songs. How could someone not like the person who also plays as the InSaNeLy CoOl JaReD kLeInMaN?!
What I like about Broadway S.Q.U.I.P is just how approachable he seems. While Two river S.Q.U.I.P felt like a strict and condescending teacher Broadway S.Q.U.I.P felt more like that friend who is just offering some advice. It makes him seem more trustworthy in my opinion
I'm the biggest Alanis fan and the other day RUclips recommended me this clip of one of the characters singing 'You Oughta Know' and the actress was so good I watched it 4 times in a row. Conclusion: I am definitely checking that out! Haha Thanks for the suggestion ;)
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Open comment to the friend who inspired this series 📣
Dear V,
Here's me saying "Oh so Michael is the comic relief" and then realising the entire show is a comic relief hahaha
Love,
Babs
Nah Michael is THE REASON THE SHOW IS SAD😂🤣
you should try to listen to the original 2015 album, the squip's voice and actor is less "surfer dude" and is actually kinda antagonizing and abusive. i honestly like the soundtrack from before, the vocals are a better and i prefer the actors. i think the major problem i have with the new album is that they try too hard to make everything more mainstream or funny. also, michael in the bathroom is waaaaay more emotional in the old album. but yes, please take a listen!
Yeah I really hate the surfer dude voice, it’s like the first SQUIP voice is doing Matrix Keanu Reeves and the Broadway SQUIP voice is doing Bill and Ted Keanu Reeves
YES IKR!!
I’m crying “surfer dude” 😭 my old heart jumped for joy when the new album dropped and he was actually doing a Keanu impression lmfao
Rich didn't die in the fire he just went to the hospital. The song is about gossip and social media and I think it's actually very interesting. Like Chloe for example hears the news from Jenna who wasn't even there at the time but then says that she saw everything and when the news spread you can see everyone has there own version about his being dead or gay when there isn't actually anything that suggests that (even though at the end it turns out the character is actually bi). You also have everyone being all "sympathetic" towards him on social media and like changing their profile picture and saying that they understand what he went through when they don't know and don't actually really care.
This kind of comment is exactly why I'm absolutely loving to do these videos. So great to learn the meanings behind the songs. Thanks a lot ❤
@@Barbara2.0 Oh but I don't know if it's stated or just inferred but Rich set the fire as a suicide attempt. His SQUIP was making him go crazy ( he's freaking out during the Halloween Party song asking for Mountain Dew Red and we know later that's how you turn a SQUIP off) and he obviously doesn't get any and sets the fire. I think Jake saved him?
I'm also pretty sure the fire is why everyone was banging on the bathroom door during Michael in the Bathroom but I'm not sure because I haven't been able to watch the actual show.
Oh that's dark. I guess it's the kind of thing we have to see to fully understand what's happening
@@mightypoocheyena I'm p certain that "Michael in a Bathroom" happened long before the fire, I saw the show in London and there was no hints that the people banging on the door wanted anything more than to pee (or possibly have sex). Also the fire happened right at the end of all the party scenes, we never actually saw it. We heard someone shouting about a fire and then it changed scene. I think Michael had actually gone home at that point.
But everything else you said was completely right! And explained much more clearly than I could lol
@@NerdOManyThings Ah okay! Thanks for clearing that up ^_^
SQUIP stands for "Super Quantum Unit Intel Processor" eventhough it definetly sounds like something from Spongebob
She did listen to the song where that's explained, but sadly she was talking over it. The one objection I really have to this particular reaction.
Basically- Michael saved Everyone. He used mountain dew red and saved Everyone. Rich is okay- he just got really wasted and set his house on fire.
he set jake's house on fire but yeah basically
@@xxleah_haydenxx yes you're right
A bit late, but Rich didn't actually drink alcohol
@@Magda-ly5rpI heard from Dustin crop that rich had barely touched a drop
This vocal glitches in The Play weren't edited - Will Roland was actually making those noises every performance!
Also, thanks for listening to the Broadway album! Most people don't give it a chance, but it deserves all the recognition because Loser Geek Whatever is the best song in the show and it has the objectively better Halloween and Smartphone Hour
Wow that's awesome!
Yeah I've learnt it's not everyone's cup of tea... But wait, they don't have Smartphone Hour in the original recording? That's my favourite
Barbara 2.0 They do have Smartphone Hour and Halloween in the original, don’t worry, it’s just amped up to 11 here and all the better for it. Tiffany Mann SLAYS the whole thing
Barbara 2.0 Loser Geek Whatever, however, ISN’T in the original album
Oh I see! Thanks a lot for the information, really appreciate it :)
Jason Tam is not a good fit as the SQUIP and the cast sound bored on the broadway one. Loser Geek Whatever is the only good thing added, I don’t like the other lyric changes, but Smartphone Hour is better I’ll admit
In "do you wanna hang" the girl singing is dressed as a baby for halloween
Brynna, you just shone a bright light on my brain. Everything is so much clearer now hahaha THANK YOU
I love this explanatio. Sounds completely normal for me xddd
*smartphone hour is a literal bop.*
I'm addicted HELP
@@Barbara2.0 Yeah. That's my second favourite song from BMC. First is Michael in the Bathroom, obviously.
Such a banger! And Salazar's vocals are always so on point 🤩
One sort of meta joke that most fans don't realize is that the entire song is a kind of an update on "The Telephone Hour" from Bye Bye Birdie. There, the entire town is tying up all the phone lines to gossip about the two characters "going steady". Here, kids blow up the internet over Rich starting a fire.
I love that one. I'm also addicted to The Pitiful Children and I relish in the evil scheming way too much.
OK - character rundown!
Jeremy is the protagonist - obviously. Most things happen to him, he is the second character to get a Squip.
Michael - Michael in the Bathroom, Two Player Game, the best friend character. He's considered by the Squip to be 'a bad link to old Jeremy', it convinces him to cut Michael off (Loser, Geek, Whatever). He does actually, however, end up saving the show.
Squip - Keanu Reeves, I guess. Be More Chill P.1, P.1, The Pitiful Children. Literally tries to take over everyone's mind.
Christine - the love interest. (an absolute sweetheart - please listen to her songs!). I Love Play Rehearsal, Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into. She seems interested in Jeremy only as a friend, and likes Jake. The driving force for Jeremy getting a Squip.
Rich - the first dude to get a Squip. He's Jeremy's bully, and The Squip Song is him essentially trying to convince Jeremy to buy one off him (he goes and buys it from someone else). He goes nuts and sets the fire talked about in Smartphone Hour. He does not die.
Jake - the most popular dude in school. Upgrade, Halloween (it was his house). He previously had a thing with Chloe, who is still very attached to him, and has now moved onto Christine. He turns out to be a douche, and breaks both legs in the Halloween fire.
Brooke - Do You Wanna Ride?, Smartphone Hour (verse 3). Best friend to Chloe, likes Jeremy, who is convinced to use her to climb the social ladder. They feature in Upgrade together, alongside Christine and Jake. Absolute cutie.
Jenna - the 'gossip girl'. Smartphone Hour (first verse, lead), also in The Pitiful Children. She gets ignored. The third character to recieve a Squip upon being told that it'll help her be accepted.
Chloe - Brooke's jealous best friend, the most popular girl in school. Smartphone Hour (second verse), Do You Wanna Hang? - where she essentially forces herself onto Jeremy while the Squip doesn't let him reject her. She was in the backing of Do You Wanna Ride, and takes lead here. Do with that what you will.
Jeremy's dad, Mr Heere - dysfunctional father. The Pants Song - about him pulling himself together enough to help his son. Does not wear trousers onstage until this number.
Mr Reyes - the drama teacher in charge of the school play. Kinda crappy.
"wait, Rich is DEAD!? ...who's Rich again?" this was literally me when I saw the show
Aww, I don't mind the video being longer if it means you don't skip songs. I Love Play Rehearsal is really funny and gives you a lot of insight on Christine's character and The Pants Song is the same for Jeremy's dad (not sure if you listened to them and just didn't include the footage or skipped over them entirely).
I think people answered most of your questions - Rich was the one singing The Squip Song so he was the first person in the school to get "Squipped." His Squip saw Jeremy and decided he was vulnerable enough to be controlled, so it had Rich tell him to get one as well.
Bit of background on The Smartphone Hour, during Halloween Rich was running around a bit crazed between lyrics asking everyone if they had any Mountain Dew Red (because Squip) and getting more and more desperate until the end when he says if he can't deactivate it then he'd just burn the house down with himself inside it. He didn't actually die, but he did get hospitalized and Jake broke both of his legs jumping out a window. The actual Smartphone Hour song is just commentary on how high school students are mostly performative when it comes to showing that they care when something bad happens, it's just to make themselves look good rather than actually caring.
Loser, Geek, or Whatever ends up with Jeremy letting the Squip completely block Michael from his vision/hearing because hanging out with him isn't 'cool'. When Jeremy's at the Halloween party the Squip tells him to drink alcohol to fit in, but that temporarily deactivates the Squip which is when Michael confronts him in the bathroom but Jeremy's already brainwashed so he calls Michael a loser and walks out, prompting Michael in the Bathroom.
Also fun fact, whenever multiple people with Squips come in contact with each other, the Squip will say "up up down down left right a" in order to sync them up - this is a reference to one of the first ever cheat codes in video games called the Konami Code, a sequence of inputs you could do in the pause menu of some early NES games to obtain all available power-ups for free.
Aw good to know you wouldn't mind a longer video 🥰 I always assume people will just get tired of my face haha
Thank you so so much for this amazing comment! This is literally why I'm loving to do this series, been learning so much! And yes, I've listened to all the songs. The Pants Song is actually quite funny
Bonus point for that last bit of information that just made the show nerdier aka even more awesome
@@Barbara2.0 Building on the Konami Code easter egg, that was actually lifted straight from the book.
I agree! as someone who regularly watches 40 minute videos and has sat through a twelve hour livestream, I am absolutely willing to watch something longer.
So Loser, Geek, Whatever replaced Upgrade? Aww, I loved that song :(
@@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318 Not entirely. Upgrade is still there, but it's heavily rewritten. You'd need to listen to the soundtrack to fully appreciate what I mean.
oof you're listening to the broadwy recording... i know a lot of people like i guess, but i just can't hear it. i really prefer the older cast recording from 2015. i'm going to try to watch the video without raging because of the music. btw i really like your backround
I mean, I prefer the older one but the new one is just... Meh to me.
I also prefer the older one just because I think the new one is a little over produced, but I think if someone has never heard the show they won’t feel that way. I also think the cast on the new one is great and it’s cool to see different interpretations of the roles.
Thank you lovely! Hope you manage to go through it without hating me for choosing the wrong one hahaha I was very torn about which soundtrack to do and because I didn't know the show, I went eeny, meeny, miny, moe hahaha I'll have to listen to the other one and compare now
@@Barbara2.0 there is no wrong one. It's just that i don't really like how some people portray different characters. For example the Will Rolands (b-way) and Will Conollys Jeremys are pretty different and I just prefer the old one, cuz it's the way i learned to love him. And I still don't know how I should think about the changes in the songs I really love the old 'upgrade' and dilike the new version, but the other ones and their changes are fine ig. So it's completely alright when you listened and love the broadwaz version. I'm just used to the old one and don't like most of the changes they did
Totally understandable! I'm definitely checking out the old one now, seems to be everyone's favourite
I love Will Roland Will Roland is serotonin
Edit: I love that the Broadway cast is getting love I love them so much HHHHH
Aaanndd edit 2: uhhh there are full bootlegs online. just saying
SAME FINALLY SOMEONE AGREES!!
Michael: *having a panic attack*
Barbara: *dances at his sad*
That face at "is... jake" (10:11) is me everytime, even though I know all the words.
A lot happens between songs in Act 2, so it can be extremely difficult to follow. Understandable.
I know I am late, but I just found your channel and am now binging all the videos xD
I absolutly love that you listened to the Broadway version without knowing the original, because everybody else is just biased when they listen to the new album.
For my part. I actually knew the original version before listening to the Broadway version and totally loved it.
When the new version came out I was biased too, because why would the Squip sound like a weird surfer dude?
But I gave it a chance and am now even more in love with the Broadway version, because...
1) Michael is even softer (we need to protect him)
2) Will Roland as Jeremy is impresive (especially since I learned the song Loser, Geek or Whatever was somewhat written because of him (If my friend told me that correctly, so don't Quote me on that..))
3) Tiffany Mann (Jenna Rolan) is killing it!
4) The added distorted voice in the background gave me goosebumps when I heard it for the first time and
5) Jason Tam (the Squip) nailed the young Keanu Reeves voice and needs to get more appreciation for that. Also his dance skills!!
So yeah, I love the Broadway version...
Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk
(Ps: Sorry, if there are any language mistakes, english isn't my native language so please correct me^^)
"Thank you for coming to my Teld Talk" hahahahaha pleasure
Yeah I try to start a new musical as blindly as possible for this exact reason. Being biased might make it difficult for you to appreciate some things
Welcome to the channel! Hope you enjoy watching the videos as much as I enjoy filming them 😁
P.s.: I have no credibility to correct you, English is not my first language either. But hey, as long as we understand each other right? ;)
not as late as me bestie
General comments on your reactions:
1:00 Yeah, that's the mood they were going for: creepy sci-fi, yet strangely upbeat. Even used a theramin in the orchestra.
1:07 That moment right there, that is the reaction I always look for from people not familiar with the show. You laughing at it is definitely the right reaction, and means you're the correct target audience.
3:03 You skipped over "I Love Play Rehearsal"! While the song itself isn't very important, the ending of it is. It's the first instance of Christine subverting a line which, combined with the one from "Guy that I Kinda Be Into" shows the pattern that she bucks the trend. Makes her singing in "The Play" hurt just a little more with all that context.
3:45 Another highlight from the show. I never thought about setting it as an alarm notification, but I think I'm going to look into it now that you mention it.
6:50 Better. The Squip is acting out what to say, and then Jeremy imitates the same movements.
8:25 This song was new to the Broadway version. In the 2015 version and the Off-Broadway revival, it was "More Than Survive Reprise". Less details on the supporting characters, and more how Jeremy is more accepted on the Squip.
9:10 If you want a retro version of the story, you might want to check out the Be More Chill novel it was based on. It's written in a more 2000's setting, where shared landlines were still a thing and having a cell phone as a teen was special. More details about the book story a bit later.
9:14 *looks at all the Squip fangirls* I think the concensus is no...
9:43 Oh, you judge far too quickly...
10:09 The SECOND reaction I look for in people unfamiliar with the plot...
10:14 Well, you certainly took a 180 attitude there. You were just chewing her out for liking him now that he's changed, then you go and call her out because she doesn't instantly like him?
10:19 Jake is the popular kid. He doesn't get many singing lines, sadly, but I explained most of what you need to know about his character right there.
10:23 This song was added with the Off-Broadway revival. Basically, "Upgrade" got shortened in order to have introspective Jeremy.
11:20 Ironic that you say that, as he's basically rejecting all of that in this moment...
12:02 I'll admit, this is like the one change from the book that I don't especially like. In the book, it's left more ambiguous as to whether she actually agrees to go out with him or if he completely blew his chances with her.
13:19 I know you've gotten the answer already, but basically: Chloe (hot girl and best friend of Brooke), dressed as a sexy baby, decides to sleep with Jeremy to make Jake jealous and get back at Brooke for having a steady boyfriend.
14:38 No porn is ever shown, only alluded to. Exceptions: The show opening with Jeremy pantsless on his bed, and "The Pants Song" featuring Mr. Heere (Jeremy's father) and Michael also pantless.
15:28 Well, she had just broken up with Jake like an hour before...
16:48 Rich was the guy singing in "The Squip Song". Jeremy's former bully, they kind of become friends after their squips' sync. Also, if you heard all of that verse, you'll know it's just the rumour mill getting out of control. Like the "fled to Bombay" and "knew he was gay" lines infer. Even if... well, we'll get to that.
18:10 Actually, Mountain Dew was lifted straight from the book, only the squip activated after being swallowed, and the Payless shoe clerk suggested Mt. Dew making it easier, not necessary. Also, it was specifically Code Red Mt. Dew that deactivated it in the book, and the squip volunteered to be shut down. Let's just say the second half of this story goes a very different way.
18:25 I believe he might've been doing that manually, although it's possible there's some high-tech enhancement helping with it. Didn't really happen before the Broadway version.
19:09 Jeremy gave Christine the red Mt. Dew, she drank it, and now all the squips are turning off and everyone collapses. One small change from the 2015 version is there, he asks the squip, "She'll do whatever I want?" just before telling her to drink the last drops.
19:30 Not really in the reaction, but I just like this fact about the show: when they're heading to the chorus, Michael is standing by Rich's hospital bed (where both he and Jeremy are after their respective injuries), and Michael hits Rich cast on the third "me" and he yells out in pain. We don't linger on that, though, as the scene is changing as Jeremy goes into the chorus.
19:39 Yes, they're all friends now. No, it's about that sudden in the show, too, although there's a bit of talking to bridge it.
so happy it was the Broadway version. it needs more love. will rolland as jeremy is the best i don't even care. his voice cracks are perfect for the character, he actually sounds like a teenager. the main reason people hate on it so much is bc they're used to the two rivers version and that's fine, but i think the Broadway version is just as good
and the "oh, he's the comedic relief" about michael made me side-eys michael in the bathroom so hard haha
you should listen to heathers if you haven't already :)
I love Heathers! But I've been getting quite a few requests so will do something about it soon... hehe 😙
@@Barbara2.0 Oh, I saw that video! It was awesome!
The original soundtrack is much much better also just as a suggestion
Thanks Josie! Yeah literally everyone said that hahaha This is why I need you guys to help me 😆
It is better and the Squip is WAYYYYYYY BETTER
@@musicalfan2633 yes exactly omfg
@@musicalfan2633 I prefer the new squip-
@@kylebroflovski6096 I prefer Old Squip, but New Squip is decent too
Another fun reaction. Another cast recording that is incredible musically is Moulin Rouge. Tho I know you said at one point you don’t really love pop, it’s so brilliantly done (and I don’t usually love jukebox musicals). Also Aaron Tveit makes me want to be a tenor. And Karen Olivo (Vanessa in In The Heights) is a goddess as Satine
Thanks Rob, you're a sweetheart! You know one thing I always wanted to know about the stage version of Moulin Rouge? Are the songs the same as in the film?
Oh my God, Vanessa is my favourite in In the Heights! I'll definitely check that out 😉
"The plot was simple... vanilla" EXCUSE YOU VERY MUCH, how many musicals have you seen with a supercomputer in pill form that directs your behavior? 😆
In “A Guy I’d Kinda Be Into (Reprise)” Jeremy’s SQUIP isn’t working, so Christine likes Jeremy for him. And she rejected him because Jake just broke her heart that night.
Oh yesss! Can't wait to see your reaction! This was my first musical lol, ik, I'm uncultured.
You should seriously listen to the original recording, it's much better, for me, i listen to all of the original and then loser geek whatever. Also,, I'm sad that you don't seem to like Christine, I love her- Though seriously- no one likes the Broadway recording lmao.
(You should also check out Claudia Cacace, she does amazing animatics for this musical! Like they are seriously amazing.)
Okay so I'll try and explain some things to you,,
So you do know mostly about Micheal and Jermery, two udnerdogs, one wants to change and one doesn't. Rich was the one who told Jermery about the squip, and he burned down the house because he went crazy trying to get his own squip out. Also Jake is a reoccurring character that is basically hitting on Christine. If you want some more context about Jake and Christine or even just wanna hear a cute song, You should check out 'Touching my hand' which was a cut song, I'll find the link!
Here it is, it's a duet with Jermery and Christine: ruclips.net/video/UWNuuCt83Xc/видео.html
I am listening to the original asap! Half of the comments are telling me to do that hahaha I seriously didn't know which soundtrack to choose. And I was suspicious of Christine yes hahaha But I need to actually see the show to form an opinion.
Thanks for the animatics tip btw, I'll check it out 😉
This is so great, thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🥰
Haha no problem! You're a really sweet and cool youtuber so I hope to be able to support you any way I can! Honestly, we need more youtubers like you qwq
I don't think giving one ❤ is enough, so here: ❤❤❤❤❤
"this is the comic relief then" about that
I’m seriously loving the reaction there so funny 😂😂😂
But seriously I see this show get hated on a lot but I just always thought it was an acquired taste (aka being a gigantic nerd)
Also alternate title for this should be nerd on Japanese Keanu Reefs drug
O and also can’t wait to see you do heathers or hadestown
O and can I recommend reading the lyrics to smartphone hour it says a lot
Thank you, lovely! So glad you're having fun 😍 And I will agree, being a gigantic nerd helps a lot hahaha
I actually did. And just confirmed it's my favourite hehe
Most surprising part of this music: how hot Squip dude was. Even though he didn’t look like Keanu in the UK version. It was a good night out! You should have gone with me. 😎
You should've invited me! 😢 Hahaha jk Did they change the Keanu bit in the lyrics then?
@@Barbara2.0 Bitch, I DID! I don't think they changed the lyrics because I remember going "does he though?" For the record, the poster at The Other Palace announced this as 'Little Shop of Horrors meets Mean Girls' and I think that's an apt way of describing this show.
Hahahaha I know you did 😜 Hmmm that doesn't mean much to me cause I know nothing about 'The Little Shop of Horrors' apart from there's a carnivore plant involved xD
@@Barbara2.0 Her name is Audrey (II)!
Hahahahahahaha what
i know im super duper late but ive just done this production with my sixth form and omg do i ever love it! i do backstage management and it was soooo fun, if you still havent watched the show in person i really recommend it!
This is the first video that I've watched with you and I absolutely love you! You're so relatable and I love Be More Chill so muchhh, especially the Broadway version, so thanks so much for this.
Thank YOU for being so sweet! That warms my heart ❤ I'm very happy you enjoyed it and hope the videos always put a smile on your face. Welcome to the channel!
Same! I love the Bway version! Idk why everyone hates it so much
@@kylebroflovski6096 ig people just got used to the original version and didn’t like the changes. I personally love both versions and the different ways the characters are portrayed.
@@aureliaaurita6653 Agreed. I love stoned Michael and og Michael😅
me: literally piecing the plot together from the soundtrack and fanfiction...
This musical just brings joy and makes me so happy
Can I just say that you're adorable! You making other musical references is totally awesome. Love this video
I like both albums, but I absolutely despise the new Squip's speaking voice. If it weren't for that I think I would listen to the Broadway recording a little more often, but because of that I find it hard to get through it. And just to say I don't think it's nostalgia, because I've listened to the original one day before the Broadway one
Aw thank you lovely 🥰 Glad you enjoyed it!
I really need to listen to the original recording soon because the Squip seems to be everyone's issue with the Broadway recording and it's making me more and more curious hihi
Micheal is really cool, but we all know whose coolest: the insanely cool Jared Kleinman
yesss lol
Yepppppp
Who WILL ROLAND of all people played
Of all amazing people, I should say
Your reactions are so fun to watch and you seem so nice and interested ✨ I’d suggest listening to Falsettos or the Book of Mormon, I think you’d enjoy both!
Thank you lovely! I am genuinely interested though, loving to learn everything about these shows. And your suggestions are both on the list, so coming soon 😉
Barbara 2.0 I’m gonna cry now cause you noticed me 😀✨ thank you and keep doing what you’re doing ❤️
Don't cry or I'll cry too hahaha ❤😘
The prom should be your next reaction!!! Or something rotten or falsettos
Falsettos is just out! ;)
Not sure if you still do the clip/individual performance reactions, but if you do I’d recommend Elphaba in the Bathroom because it’s excellent
omg you should do hadestown!! its my absolute favorite
Hey Mikaella! Soooo many people asking for it and I'm getting more and more excited about it. Coming soon! ;)
@@Barbara2.0 omg yay! looking forward to it!
My favorite song still has to be "Michael in the Bathroom".
And I didn't ship Jeremy and Kristine eather, becouse there was clearly a better fit for him since he alredy had a player 2 who totaly deserved better! xD
I have totally enjoyed this series! I'm gonna need you to react to Legally Blonde. Being a fan of the movie I finally sat down and watched the musical and it is SO MUCH BETTER! If you like empowerment songs....this is the show for you!
Although I personally prefer the older version, there are some gems in the Broadway version. Both Jennas are amazing but they add a bunch of riffs and shit in this version. Also, Pitiful Children is my favorite song, and although I prefer the old version’s lack of a dude-bro surfer voice, the instrumental is SO GOOD in the Broadway version. Also, in the few times that the squip stops doing the surfer voice, he sounds kinda hot 👉👈 Also, some people prefer Will Connolly’s portrayal to Will Roland’s, but they’re both pretty epic ngl. Also Will Roland’s glitching sound effects? AMAZING. It’s not edited at all he just does them and I don’t understand how. Also, I like Upgrade better in this version (although I do miss a certain line in that song lmao).
It isn't really a popular well known show but I highly suggest you react to bare: a pop opera. It's one of my personal favourite musicals it's a beautiful story that addresses a lot of very important subjects and has a gorgeous soundtrack. It's kind of like a gay Romeo and Juliet so do expect it to be very sad but it is worth it.
I've been hearing great things about Bare tbh, so I added it to the list. Coming soon 😉 Thanks for the suggestion!
you should listen to the lightning thief!
Coming soon ;)
Yes! I second this.
«What, do they like him now?»
Shared trauma is a hell of a drug.
I know almost nothing about this musical aside from the bare minimum premise so I'm pretty much with you reacting to this one XD, though I've heard a bit of the soundtrack (just bits and pieces) and I know it's not super my thing
That's what I love about this show. For example how many other shows give you the chance to an incredibly advanced supercomputer inside a teenagers brain that tells him how to be cool and get the girl of his dreams?
Love all the Phantom references
I wish this was the original one. I hate the characterisation of the SQUIP in this one. I love Jason Tam but not for this part. Eric William Morris is the best IMO
Same.
i think youre talking about the two-river cast. the off-broadway cast is the same as the broadway cast.
@@crabbie7180 the only other cast album version IS the Two Rivers original cast version so clearly that’s what I meant. Jason, Tiffanny, and Will joined the cast sometime after and then it went to Broadway. But Eric William Morris played the SQUIP off-Broadway at least for a short time. Anyway, don’t be pedantic you knew exactly what I meant.
RENT
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hadestown
SpongeBob musical
Addams Family musical
yesssss addams family musical is so good! i went as wednesday for halloween and i listened to it alllll day!
Forever on my top five best Halloween costumes, especially if you wear the attitude as well hahaha ❤
15:10 boyf riends boyf riends
you should totally react to pippin, it is my favorite musical of all time. its a very meta story within a story play with great music
Jeremy: **pain**
Barbara: hah.
barbara: i don’t ship them together
literally seconds later when she rejects him: WhAt Is WrOnG wItH hEr!?
If you’ve listened to DEH. Will Roland plays Jeremy and he plays Jared in DEH.
If you haven’t listened to DEH, you should.
Sorry if this is a weird question, but will you ever listen to the original version of the soundtrack? To be honest, I think both version are pretty great, both having their own charm (but I do have a bias for the original, lol XD). I’m no good at asking questions in comments, ahaha lol.
You should listen to The Mad Ones or Percy Jackson and The Lightning Theif musical
Love the shirt! Have you listened to Adam's Family musical?
Not yet but it's on the list! ;)
You should react to Jagged Little Pill the musical !!!! It’s a jukebox musical based on Alanis Morisette’s music, they create a story based on the songs and it’s really amazing!
I was literally talking about this the other day. I absolutely love Alanis and RUclips recommended me this clip of one of the characters singing You Oughta Know the other day but the actress was so amazing I watched it like 4 times in a row. I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for the suggestion ;)
This is the first timing hearing this version and i personally enjoy the original alot more
When the only selling point for a drug is...
ITS FROM JAPAAAAAANNNNNNN
1:26 “the bus is walking”
If you want an explanation to Do You Wanna Hang, Chloe(who is singing) wears a “Sexy Baby” outfit and she has a bottle of “milk(it’s really just alcohol)”
Sis you’ve GOTTA listen to Falsettos! either the 1992 version or the revival!
Hey Sam, thanks for the suggestion! It's on the list, coming soon... 😉
My college experience was clearly different than yours lol
If you have a crush on this squip’s voice you should listen to the off Broadway album. Also like your not the only one who doesn’t ship Christine and Jeremy (quite a few people ship Jeremy and Micheal). I’m so sad lol, I had tickets to the West End production of Be More Chill and they were just as quarantine started so I never got to see it 💔
ps I love your Wednesday Addams shirt so damn much
Aw sorry to hear about your tickets, I had a couple that were refunded as well and I don't think I've ever been that sad about getting money from someone hahaha 😞
P.s.: Thank you! Wednesday is my favourite ❤
"quite a few" AKA almost the entire fandom lol
I see, you haven't done a video on les misérables, so if you have one planned, I can highly the 2020 London cast recording. ☺
You should listen to
come from away. You´ll cry.
Luisa, you have no idea! Haha I've seen Come from Away live and I still get serious goosebumps listening to the soundtrack to this day
Why does everybody hate on the Broadway album? I like it better than Two River 🧍🏻♀️
Same
How many times does she say 'JEREMY'?
if you’re interested! there are multiple college productions that have been professional recorded and put on youtube!
these are my personal favorites: ruclips.net/video/v43KZdArXbs/видео.html & ruclips.net/video/YgzIa7GBe_E/видео.html
I actually prefer the Broadway cast
Will R is just so magnificent in this
Does anyone agree when I say THAT THE OLD SQUIP IS SOOOOO MUCH BETTER THAN THE NEW ONE?!?!
Nah but I respect your opinion 😊💄🐾
Controversial Opinion: The 2015 album had the superior Jeremy
Agreed!
Speaking of Addams Family, have you heard of the Addams Family musical
Yes! Will probably be reacting to it around the spooky season ;)
@@Barbara2.0 That's understandable.
Did you miss Christine’s play rehearsal song?
She did say she had to cut some songs out because then the video would be too long.
Lol I agree with you I don't ship 'em either
You should defo react to Heathers (Broadway), School Of Rock, Waitress, Spongebob and something rotten
If you're subscribed to the channel you'll get a notification about Heathers VERY soon hehe It's the West End cast though because I already know the Broadway recording. Thanks a lot for the suggestions though, they're all on the list already, so coming soon... ;)
@@Barbara2.0 Cool can't wait! I do love the west end version as well (seeing as I'm in the UK ;-;) and I subscribed as soon as you reacted to my favourite musical of all time, Beetlejuice!
I really love your videos and can't wait for more! :)
On a binge. One musical I would recommend is Jekyll and Hyde. There are two different ones, but I suggest this album specifically because it's my favorite: open.spotify.com/album/7cUrqp17ESHV32zPKCerul?si=n_9e83N_T6GTl5hQ2JpPXw You can also search it up under "Jekyll & Hyde: The Gothic Musical Thriller"
Niiiice! Thanks Katelyn, appreciate the suggestion 😊
@@Barbara2.0 you're welcome!
I'm enjoying your reaction videos. This one is a charming musical that I discovered after Dear Evan Hansen (Will Roland plays Jeremy in Be More Chill was Jared in DEH). It is definitely one of my favorites too. You should check out Emojiland! The premise of the story is life as an emoji inside a smart phone. The music is fun (read INCREDIBLE) and the story is surprisingly good! Check it out!
Wow that sounds super different. Thanks for the suggestion Dan!
Is it kinda like a better version of the emoji movie?
You should listen to the old pitiful children with the other squip. It’s much better
You should listen to the original Two River Theater album, I like it better personally
Yeah. The squip was better in that one.
Damn seeing everyone in the comments complaining that you listened to the Broadway version instead of the Two River version makes me kinda sad. Sorry I'm about to rant a lot, but I mean, there are song changes in the Broadway version I personally don't like, like Upgrade and Halloween, but the Broadway version isn't so bad that everyone has to speak highly of the original and lowly of the Broadway.
I understand that people prefer the Two River version over Broadway but again, seeing people hate the Broadway version and Will Roland as Jeremy or Jason Tam as the SQUIP just in general in my eyes is extremely rude. Like, on Jeremy's Fandom wiki page the comments are filled with hate for how Will Roland sings the way he did and how he 'can't sing'. He chose to sing that way, he wanted to. And Jason wanted to put on that voice, imitating Keanu Reeves if you must since the SQUIP is supposed to look like him.
Sorry I just see this stuff a lot and it makes me pretty upset.
Omg I hate all the hate for Will Roland. He’s an amazing singer (better than Connolly in my opinion) and he fits the role of Jeremy amazing. Same for Jason. I prefer him as SQUIP because he adds so much more character. Will Roland as well. You can tell just by listening to the soundtracks that the Bway one sounds way more into character.
Wow. I definitely prefer the Two River recording for bmc, but I mean HOW COULD YOU HATE WILL ROLAND OR JASON TAM?! WHAT?! Like, Pituful Children is definitely not as good as stuff but I do like some of the Broadway songs. How could someone not like the person who also plays as the InSaNeLy CoOl JaReD kLeInMaN?!
@@constantTVstatic Well, they more hate him as Jeremy. I'm sure they love him as Jared if they know him but they hate him as Jeremy.
@@bestmom5788 well that's just awful. I might not like his singing as much as I liked Connolly's, but I still really liked it : (
What I like about Broadway S.Q.U.I.P is just how approachable he seems. While Two river S.Q.U.I.P felt like a strict and condescending teacher Broadway S.Q.U.I.P felt more like that friend who is just offering some advice. It makes him seem more trustworthy in my opinion
So now you clearly have to listen to the Addam's Family musical
It's on the list and I can't wait! 🤩
YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO HADESTOWN!!
Coming soon, coming soon... 😉 Thanks for the recommendation, lovely
idk what version of the album this is but there aresome songs i havent heard before and seem irrelevant and it lacks some of the most important ones
pls listen to Jagged Little Pill! It's awesome!
I'm the biggest Alanis fan and the other day RUclips recommended me this clip of one of the characters singing 'You Oughta Know' and the actress was so good I watched it 4 times in a row. Conclusion: I am definitely checking that out! Haha Thanks for the suggestion ;)
@@Barbara2.0 omg literally same with 'You Oughta Know'. The original bway cast recording is as good as the Alanis' album, hope you enjoy it!
NOOOOO NOT THE NEW ONE! Does anyone agree with me when I say the original Be More Chill is better than the new one?
pleasee listen to the off broadway album, it’s soo much better
please react to Hadestown
Musical Theatre and TV Episode Reactions Suggestions (please do these alphabteically):
The Addams Family Musical
Avenue Q
Book of Mormon
Cats (1998 & 2019)
Chicago
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dorothy in Wonderland
Evil Dead the Musical
Hairspray
Henry Danger the Musical
Jekyll & Hyde (2001 & 2019)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999)
Kirari Super Live
Les Miserables
The Lion King Musical
Mamma Mia
Mary Poppins
Matilda the Musical
Monty Python's Spamalot
Thee Pee-Wee Herman Show Live on Broadway
Peter Pan Live (2014)
The Producers
Rock of Ages
School of Rock the Musical
Seussical the Musical
The Solve-it Squad Returns
Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark
Tarzan the Musical
Wicked
Christine cant go out with Jeremy because she still needs to figure herself out
In do you wanna hang she’s dressed up as a baby that’s the reason for the mentions of diapers and milk
I hate Be More Chill... JK, I hate the broadway. I love the original though.
The Broadway version is inferior.
Listen to the off-Broadway. It's much better.
Ugh I hate the S.Q.U.I.P.'s Broadway talking voice, Everything else in the Broadway version is fine tho, but Surfer/Bootleg Keanu is too much for me.
I personally don't like the Broadway recording that much (sorry) and prefer the Off Broadway recording... still a great reaction
You should definitely listen to the off broadway cast it sounds so much better than the broadway cast and there’s so much more emotion
God I hate Jeremy in the Broadway version that stupid nasally voice the actor is doing just drives me insane