I think what makes it is the vibrato on the, “before I make a mistake” and the raw grunt on the first “worst of me” and the final vibrato on the second “worst of me”. And I think Ben hit those the best.
What makes it, for me, is the feeling. In both versions, Ben expresses a sense of self-disdain, sadness and disappointment but not anger, that I just don't think the others quite achieve. Though all are amazing vocal performances.
Ben Platt NO comparison. He doesn’t simply belt the notes, they’re high and strong because that’s always guided by his insane emotional involvement with the character he plays.
sam tutty did GREAT with the gruffness of the first worst of me, and Andrew Barth Feldman hit the last note so well???? obviously they were all great, but those two were just 🙏🙏🙏
They were all amazing in my eyes. I felt so connected to Dear Evan Hansen personally. I really really loved this musical. It changed my life since my high school experiences were so hard. I remember the first time I heard that there was going to be movie. I’m so happy that Ben platt was casted as he is so talented and really brings Evan to life. All of these performers are excellent and I’m so happy that a musical with such a powerful message has always had such a talented cast because then even more people get to enjoy it.
Oh my God!! That's me!! I'm literally shaking I had no idea I was in something like this, much less featured directly after Ben, Jordan and Sam!! Thank you so so much @oliviakirbyz6886 for such an honor!
Ben is numero uno. Sam sounded like he was about to throw up. Jordan seemed like he didn’t necessarily have the breath support to hold all the notes; but they all did better than I could do, so mad respect to all of them
Best: Ben on stage. Worst: Ben on film. I saw Ben live and it's one of the greatest Broadway performances. Gut-wrenching. Ben on screen is a disaster. The only thing worse than a a 28 year-old playing a teenager is a trying to make a 28 year-old look like a teenager. The producers - his father - were in a no-win situation. Try to capture a Tony-winning performance by someone too old or re-cast with someone of the right age. Either way, they would be roasted. Too bad.
I’m sorry, but Sam Tutty puts way too much effort into it. He’s the type actor that thinks you need a ridiculous amount of energy, but you don’t. You need energy, but not that much! He plays with the timing too much and it doesn’t fit.
