This clip is nothing short of astounding. (Also, I love how Platt is open about his sexuality without saying it outright publicly (no one has asked him - yet). Though saying you dressed like Dorothy most of your youth, and that you're fascinated by, worshiped - and wanted to BE - Judy Garland IS saying it publicly.)
Why can't he be straight or at least bi man wtf Not that it would make a difference as I will never be lucky enough to even breathe the same air as Ben Platt But a girl can freaking dream
No. I'm saying the guy is as gay as a picnic basket. And the most talented gay picnic basket I've ever had the fortune to see (three times so far. I have to go again before he leaves in November!).
This is so beautiful. I'm constantly blown away by the quality of his voice and his sheer talent. It's also really interesting how he's adopted some of Evan's traits, like bending over when he's singing, lifting his leg up and playing with his hands. Such a dedicated actor, he's a huge source of inspiration. Keep it up Mr. Platt, we're all rooting for you, and I know you'll do amazing things, and I can't wait to see them.
This is such a wonderful, magnificent, spectacular performance!!! I just can't say enough about how well he did this song. I have heard many people do this song and done as well as him except for the Great Judy Garland herself. She would be proud because his rendition does her honor. And the condescending laughter at the beginning of this song only makes it all the more special.
This is for sure one of my favorite performances of his. The song and his voice together... It kinda feels like a throwback to a time I've never been to, one that kinda doesn't even exist...
This is SUCH a hard song to sing. If you listen to the Judy Garland version, her voice and her emotions are one and the same. Every word she sings is dripping to the bone with emotion. What I love about Ben's version is it's just as spectacular as Judy's version, without being an exact carbon copy of the original. Bravo Ben Platt
Very credible, when he hits the high notes, you know the voice is real. But when it comes to the maturity to FEEL what the lyrics mean, he's still a young buck, but a technician with enormous promise. When Judy sings this, we take her high notes for granted, we know she can do those, it's in performing the number she she slays you every time. Ben will get there.
Claire Prestgard well they weren't referring to that show, they were referring to this particular song, and I have to agree. Even the greatest performer can be flawed from time to time. I didn't get the intense emotion from this, mostly just vocal acrobatics.
both he and andrew rannells have sung this song and my life is changed forever
Sabyne Santiago ok but literally these 2 videos make me fucking cry??? like they're so good
SAME GKSNDMSNDKSBSHWHDVS
Sabyne Santiago think about a duet
SHIT a duet,,, but they’re so different
I preferred Andrew's version...closer to Judy's version.
He could sing his grocery lists and I'd pay to listen.
hahahahah! Agree!!
same
Me too. Not just for his voice. I'm just genuinely interested in his grocery list....
Thats not creepy
It would just be one hour of singing *_fruITTT snACkSSSS_* intensely.
I would pay to hear him sing about different types of trees ;^) wink wink
His vibrato. Damn son.
UnderTheCandy It shakes my soul and runs chills through my veins 😵😄👏🏼
I actually don’t care for his vibrato, but he does have a nice tone. I’m not crazy about this arrangement either, but the man is very talented.
I've never wanted to be a microphone stand so bad
Christina Blah me
honestly me
Christina Blah I want to be his suit wait what
I was just casually scrolling through the comments until I read this, then I immediately went back up to watch the video. Also, same.
OHGOSSSSHSAME
Ben Platt. no words. just. Ben. Jesus. what a man. what a voice.
Would you say that your Words Fail? ;)
Emma Borden That pun is so good I'm mad I didn't think of it lol
He's very talented but always humble and unassuming. I'd be shocked if he didn’t win a Tony.
Don Levy yeah his humbleness is just unbelievable
He did it! He won a Tony for Dear Evan Hansen. 🏆
I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD
all the way from London? Damn. ;)
Would you like a tissue?
Nathus Dorkus 😂😂
Angelica... all the way from London? Damn!
I heard then came
Can we like Jurassic Park his genes and get a couple more of him on this planet
Elise L. As long as I can get some 😂
Well i want some
Ben's voice is like the tears of angels and all the constellations and silk ribbons all at once
Ben's so talented but also kind of dorky and it's just so adorable!
Its that dorkyness that I find so appealing and attractive. I love you Ben!
Oh Lord...the falsetto and the vibrato and the glory notes...and the attitude...he's awesome. :-)
His voice is SO well suited to jazz, especially the Torch Song type.
amanda kemmerer his voice goes well with every song what are you talking about
Not all jazz, but definitely, like, jazz band jazz.
Give 👏🏼 him 👏🏼 a 👏🏼 Tony 👏🏼
meowdeeee Give him all the Tony's including Best Revival
He needs all the tonys
WELL I HAVE SKME GOOD NEWS FOR YO-
HE👏🏿GOT👏🏿HIS👏🏿TONY👏🏿
meowdeeee He👏Got👏One👏
after hearing this i can never live my life the same way
This clip is nothing short of astounding.
(Also, I love how Platt is open about his sexuality without saying it outright publicly (no one has asked him - yet). Though saying you dressed like Dorothy most of your youth, and that you're fascinated by, worshiped - and wanted to BE - Judy Garland IS saying it publicly.)
Right, he's saying "I'm mostly heterosexual albeit occasionally somewhat ambiguous and heteroflexible" am I right?
Why can't he be straight or at least bi man wtf
Not that it would make a difference as I will never be lucky enough to even breathe the same air as Ben Platt
But a girl can freaking dream
No. I'm saying the guy is as gay as a picnic basket. And the most talented gay picnic basket I've ever had the fortune to see (three times so far. I have to go again before he leaves in November!).
Because he's not straight or bi. That's why.
I've (read) around that he's open to both boys and girls on Tinder... ;-)
i love this man more than ive ever loved anyone or anything
his vibrato.
I saw a man so talented i started crying
Ana Sofía 2017 mood (hello voltron?)
It's freaking adorable when he punches the air when hitting the high notes 😂
Ben Platt, you are such a beautiful man and artist.
i’ve been listening to this for years. i don’t think it’ll ever get old
he never fails to amaze me...
CAN YOU HEAR MY TEARS HOLY SHIT
sinyeondan THEY'RE TAPP TAP TAPPING ON THE GROUND
sinyeondan DRIPPING DOWN YOUR FACEEEE
sinyeondan okay i thought of yoi, i can see i'm not needed here 😂
Such a star! He blew my mind in Dear Evan Hansen - helloooooo Tony! :)
If he doesn't get a Tony I swear to GAWD.
Becca Dutcher HAVE I GOT GREAT NEWS FOR YOU
CAN YOU HEAR ME SOBBING. Ben Platt is a freaking God. I'm so in love with him and his amazing voice
Now THIS. This is how you do MisCast
Holy crow, I had no idea he could belt out a song like this, he's amazing!
Ben Platt singing WHAAAAT this is two beautiful worlds colliding brb sobbing 😭
BYE THIS IS SO PRETTY
THIS. IS. AMAZING. BEN OMG YOU'RE SO COOL.
Wow... this is just so amazing, his voice is so satisfying and wonderful... it's hard to describe, I guess you could say " words fail" to describe it
Wow his vibrato is fast.
This is so beautiful. I'm constantly blown away by the quality of his voice and his sheer talent. It's also really interesting how he's adopted some of Evan's traits, like bending over when he's singing, lifting his leg up and playing with his hands. Such a dedicated actor, he's a huge source of inspiration. Keep it up Mr. Platt, we're all rooting for you, and I know you'll do amazing things, and I can't wait to see them.
Ever noticed all the Bens on Broadway are amazing: Ben Platt, Ben Cook, Ben Fankhauser...
Claire Prestgard don't forget about Ben Crawford from CATCF
Ben Foster
i cant believe he is the best human being
what a talent and an icon and an inspiration ... thank you for existing, ben platt
i don’t even know what’s better: the actual video, or the comments.
when he took the microphone off the stand my heart stopped, he is so talented and captivating i love him
Quite, and ABSOLUTELY - BRILLIANT!!! AND for keeping the word "WOMAN" in - 100 out of !OO!!!
How is it possible to sing like that? Honestly, Platt isn’t just gifted, he IS a gift.
Holy crap, this kid is awesome.
Ben platt is amazing❤
Those low notes are so amazing; I love it
This is such a wonderful, magnificent, spectacular performance!!! I just can't say enough about how well he did this song. I have heard many people do this song and done as well as him except for the Great Judy Garland herself. She would be proud because his rendition does her honor. And the condescending laughter at the beginning of this song only makes it all the more special.
I love this man more than I love myself can I be him
Petition for him and Andrew Rannells to cover this professionally
damn platt
This is for sure one of my favorite performances of his. The song and his voice together... It kinda feels like a throwback to a time I've never been to, one that kinda doesn't even exist...
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HECK
Omg I think I'm in love.
Marcos G. Díaz Ben Platt, beautiful and graceful man.
Who dare dislike my son.
*vibrato* dayum
Extrodinararily Talented.
Great rendition of the song.
Wow just wow 👏👏
Love him so much.
i love this too much
He has an absolutely amazing voice and is like THE MAN, but did anyone else think it was cool how he was getting really into it?
This is SUCH a hard song to sing. If you listen to the Judy Garland version, her voice and her emotions are one and the same. Every word she sings is dripping to the bone with emotion. What I love about Ben's version is it's just as spectacular as Judy's version, without being an exact carbon copy of the original.
Bravo Ben Platt
Everyday I'm Hufflin' I’m sorry but no one touches Judy’s version
Incredible, what a great talent. You do justice to the song, and to one of my all-time idols!
I love him, I wish him the world
Amazing.
Ben can do torch song. What a great vocalist with an amazing set of pipes. Judy would approve.
i seriously hope that this young man has a long and successful career--he is amazing
..... There's nothing I can say.
YES
Ben's got a good and strong vibrato. Remarkable control!
I wish someone would hold me as gently as Ben Platt holds that mic stand
That took guts. Thank you.
God, why are the Platts so perfect~ Ben makes me swoon and Jonah makes me so happy
boy you are so amazing wooo!
I would love to see Ben Platt and Jonathan Groff diet “Take me or Leave me”
Very credible, when he hits the high notes, you know the voice is real. But when it comes to the maturity to FEEL what the lyrics mean, he's still a young buck, but a technician with enormous promise. When Judy sings this, we take her high notes for granted, we know she can do those, it's in performing the number she she slays you every time. Ben will get there.
+A. Xak haha he doesn't have the maturity to FEEL what lyrics mean?? Have you SEEN OR HEARD WHAT HE DOES IN DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Claire Prestgard well they weren't referring to that show, they were referring to this particular song, and I have to agree. Even the greatest performer can be flawed from time to time. I didn't get the intense emotion from this, mostly just vocal acrobatics.
This is amazing!!
I would give up everything to be able to fall asleep to this man's vibrato.
lol I think I'm in love
My wig is snatched. How. How does he do vibrato so well????????? How is he so beautiful???? Talented??? A god
Amazing
I'm crying.
Ben Platt is A remarkable talent. A once in a generation talent Who breathes new and exciting life into the songs he sings, especially the old ones.
A Star is/was Born-----Fabulous voice--Fabulous Man
No words, alright. Except for heart achingly beautiful, that's all. I have a ticket to DEH in Aug and am counting the hours!
How even can this have existed for months and I never saw it..."aaand never a new song will be the saaaame."
bens little mannerisms when he sings like if you agree
beautiful
This video made straight.
Not to be dramatic but I would die for this man
OMG....JUST WOW!!!!!
His vibrato is just stunning. 👌💕❤️
I can't choose between Ben's version and Andrew's. I can't, I won't, I love them both.
Ben Platt. So young, so gifted, such a beautiful singer.
Awesome performance.....
Jesus man😍😍
Love him💗
and now it doesn’t even have to be a miscast for him 😌
10/10 would duet with him
First heard Ben's voice like a lot of people in the first Pitch Perfect movie. Now I'm hooked.
Chills and tears
Amazing
BRAVO !!
WHAT A MAN