Isn’t it incredible how incredibly small details can paint a whole different character? I’m a huge fan of Jonathan Groff eerily still but intensely psychotic interpretation of the role, but Michael here made him a completely different reading but equally believable character.
I agree. I am a huge fan of Jonathan’s version. It comes across as more satire, and feels more aware of breaking the 4th wall. Michael’s seems less slapstick and more serious, which makes it creepier. Both are amazing!
His maniacal laugh before he says President John Adams, Good luck! Is how he makes this his own version. I do adore Jonathan Geoff he most but found it puzzling how I was so sexually attracted to man playing a Mad King George of England. Jonathan Geoff is just such a hottie I can’t help it.
@@chong2389 from watching the two versions, I think the British timing leans more into the extremes, with longer pauses to let the punch lines like “kill your friends and family” sink in, and the really long note on “eveeeeer”, but in turn he has to mess with the speed of other parts of the song to fit it all in. I think the British version holds more comedic potential while the American was the version intended to be delivered in a baseline “musical” format. Like you said, both hold their own merits.
He made this all his own. The long pause after "kill your friends and family" and him pointing to the different rows in the audience had me busting a gut.
It made me laugh because it's so exaggerated, which I guess is the point lol. Groff says that line more like how Americans would actually say it - probably because he is an American
This is just about to open in Sydney, which is also funny as the place only exists because King George decided to enslave a bunch of his own poor and working class Brits for misdemeanours to use as free labour on “free” land somewhere around the third act as a result of act one and two.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m obsessed with Groff. But it’s so wonderful to see those naturally British mannerisms and inflections given to the character that only an English man can provide. Less a caricature.
It's a clever performance. I saw Groff. So hard to measure. From Ealing living in Cleveland. We have what is considered the best Theatre between NYC and LA..which isn't much, but we are. I trained in MA under Josie Abade and at Interlocken.
Groff is vocally unbeatable, really remarkable and plays the role as a madman, without doubt. But to me, Jibson portrays a more believable King George III ... not entirely unhinged, very clever (he won the Napoleonic Wars and out-reigned them all nearly) but he has these psychotic breaks which are fantastic. Bravo, well deserved Olivier.
Hummm... King George III didn't win the Napoleonic Wars. He was mentally unfit to reign. His son was Prince Regent from 1811; the Napoleonic Wars ended in 1815. Although, most historians don't talk about how Great Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia, etc., won the Wars, but how Napoleon lost them. Actually, Napoleon won the majority of the battles. Only lost a few key ones - and despite what the ABBA song says, he didn't surrender at Waterloo.
He's not Groff, but man, I enjoyed his performance too. He portrayed King George as a legitimate madman and it's such a refreshing take on the character.
I like how his portrayal is toned way down, subdued and subtle, and slowly building to a psychotic break, instead of being full-crazy from the get-go like Groff. It almost kind of embodies the difference in humor between American and English audiences. Even the audience here are just chuckling softly. In comparison to riotous American laughter, you'd think they just didn't like it.
I don't think you understand English audiences or humour. His performance was brilliant and the audience chuckle is the equivalent of yanks riotous laughter.
I can assure you; they loved it. British laughter tends to be much quieter because I suppose it's rude to laugh loudly over someone if they're performing on stage. That and it's embarrassing to laugh so loudly.
So true! I absolutely love it. Love his comic use of silence. And yes the British audience reacting in our classically British way we like the understated reaction 😂
They both dialed up their accents, but Groff, being American, can only simulate a more-or-less regular 'posh' British accent. Meanwhile Jibson dials it up to the royal upper-class one.
I recommend the film "The Madness of King George". The section on the loss of America is closer to what actually happened and the performance delivered by Nigel Hawthorne is not a caricature. Don't take me wrong. Hamilton is a nice enough piece of historical fiction and fulfilled the playwright's dream of putting bums on seats!
@@troylazarus4102 Like my comment said above, Groff’s interpretation was more cartoonish, while Jibson’s was more realistic. It’s all a matter of taste, really. Jibson did a fine job.
This king george seems like hes seen stuff and is totally willing to be ruthless, groffs is like a really evil child who like is totally unawair of what is out there and only knows that his actions matter for himself but doesnt care what happens to his peasentry subjects. I cant decide which i like more!
The real George III was struggling with the increasing irrelevance of the crown in British politics even before they had an excuse to lock him up in an asylum and replace him with a regent. He wanted to be an enlightened absolutist like his peers in Austria, Prussia, and Russia, but nobody was buying it. He died alone in a cell, in constant pain, blind, humiliated and forgotten. Nobody had even told him when his wife died two years earlier.
I love this guy. He isn't as flamboyant and crazed as Jonathan. But he's so cold that when he shows that childlike evil glee from hurting thousands. It's disturbs u. I love it
My favorite part of this was seeing how the audience in London reacted to this compared to NYC. It was hilarious to see what a kick the Brits got out of King George saying "Awesome Wow" in a Cali-Girl accent.
I wasn't entirely convinced by his You'll be back, but his second and third performances especially were amazing. Very convincing and original, I like it!
Groff's King George was hilarious, intimidating, a weird crush. Jibsons' King George is hilarious, intimidating, scary as hell. BOTH SO DIFFERENT AND BOTH SO BRILLIANT 👏🏻
Theyre both so different. Groffs has so much soul and vibrato it feels like he's genuinely asking for you to come to your sense. But this one is equally dickish but much more condescending like a parent chastacizing a toddler, like "ok whatever I'll send a fully armed batallion and you'll get over yourself". And then when he's beaten he's much more butthurt and smarmy. It's great.
That’s why Jibson’s performance feels much more genuinely British for me, certainly more suited to British humour. Also Groff’s accent isn’t great, the performance is great but the accent is distracting
He's an incredible performer, he was the lead in Our House on the West End years ago and he was absolutely magnetic. You can still get the DVD of the live performance I believe. So wonderful to see him take off.
I think this one's the portrayal for me. The slow descent into insanity works perfectly, and his You'll Be Back is truly terrifying. That stiff, poised regality, he tells everything in just his eyes. He looks seething. Also, can we just admire how Michael Jibson has absolutely crushed both ends of the British class spectrum in King George and Joe Casey? Man's got range
This actor is awesome. The role of King George fits him perfectly. I love how smiles in the beginning of the song you’ll be back and the pause. Those subtle changes are some of those things that like make or break a character. And him “Awesome. Wow.” is perfect. You can tell he’s mocking them but it’s always so funny. I also love the look on the person’s face who has to give him the news about John Adams she looks so scared like he’ll behead her or something. The facial expressions are so good.
Love his pause before country…facial expressions use of curling his fingers. It’s just delightful all around, as are all the others. I enjoy seeing how each one makes it his own.
After seeing Hamilton for the first time we fell in love with this song and must have played it 20 times on the ride home. Michael Gibson's performance was one of the highlights of the show. We were blessed to experience his splendid vocal range and mannerisms as he sang "You'll be back".
The Groff performance is a funny, entertaining charicature. He makes an imposing figure and it's undoubtedly an iconic performance. I enjoyed this interpretation for different reasons. Where Groff went for a comedic turn, I found this performance more menacing with a commanding, hostile presence, one to elicit nervous laughter and leaving a big impression. I also enjoyed hearing a slightly different musical take from this performer. He brought the 60's feel to the song one would expect from a man steeped in brit pop. Well done!
Saw Michael as King George in the original west end run of Hamilton….it was a baking hot summer… the cast were sweating through every scene in those big heavy costumes…he was outstanding….this video really doesn’t do his performance justice!! He had the whole audience in the palm of his hand…incredible!!
I need to see my friend here doing that dance right there towards the end of "The Reynolds Pamphlet". That's the only way I can legitimately judge his King George. *nod!*
This is so cool to watch someone else sing the role of mad King George III and it brings uniqueness to the character. Because everyone does it differently.
I've watched Hamil-film like 10 times so I don't say this lightly but I actually prefer this over Groff's version. What comes next and I know him were insanely British and I loved it
at first I thought it was kinda flat, but then a few minutes I started to see where he was going with it. I feel like he really connected with the audience.
I saw him play Joe Casey in Our House and he was brilliant.I knew then we were seeing something quite special and when he got this role I was very excited and he didn't dissapoint. Married to an extremely talented lady as well
I like how they changed the laugh line from I Know Him to the "What?" and not "John Adams" because of how unlikely this audience would have historical context to that name.
I play this over and over from time to time because he is perfect for this role. The jewels are also pretty royal. Love this version. He is great! xoxo
This is meta. An Englishman playing the olde English King from an American musical about America being founded and declaring independence from England, and it's very cool hearing it with the natural accent. Still, I do prefer Jonathan Groff's version, especially since he channels the scorned ex energy that the lyrics have. Like, it's not JUST about being a pompous king with no faith in America as a country on its own. But this guy IS channeling the actual "mad king" vibes, true. Though it loses a little bit of the comedic relief aspect (still funny though), I respect both portrayals. Random fun fact: The 4th of July/Independence Day is called Treason Day in the U.K. Edit: I don't know if that's outdated or tongue in cheek these days, but I do know that.
Loved it! Like a low key but dangerous and slightly deranged menace who is quite practiced handling the pesky “little people”. Refreshing departure from the “sassy george” interpretations, fun as those are!
I almost like this version better than Groff’s…He feels more regal and not as cartoonish..And the Da da da’s by him make it seem more like the mental illness slowly taking hold..That final cackle is great!
His performance was even more brilliant last night, the best part of the entire show for me, although Everyone did a truly fantastic job! I am not even a fan of musicals, but I’m so happy to have visited this one. Bravo! 👏
I love seeing how the different King Georges interpret the song. I wish I had Brian D'Arcy James's and Andrew Rannells's on video in addition to the existing Jonathan Goff interpretations.
I love how he left "kill your friends and family..." just hanging there.
Like the friends and family.
@@KingGeorgeTheBest too soon…
Same
Like "try me, I most certainly will".
@@KingGeorgeTheBest Hey Your Highness. Big fan of your singing. But please don't kill me, nor my friends and family.
The "and NO DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT" line was so terrifying I had to repeat it eight times 🤣🤣🤣
I’ll gotta admit, I gasped aloud at the “No Don’t Change The Subject!”
Me too! I love how he did this part through the end. He owned his performance...loved it
I would be terrified to be the one in the audience he was pointing at lol
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I saw this and my friend was screamed at and it was hilarious
Isn’t it incredible how incredibly small details can paint a whole different character? I’m a huge fan of Jonathan Groff eerily still but intensely psychotic interpretation of the role, but Michael here made him a completely different reading but equally believable character.
You have to hear the Chicago version from Andrew Call
I agree. I am a huge fan of Jonathan’s version. It comes across as more satire, and feels more aware of breaking the 4th wall. Michael’s seems less slapstick and more serious, which makes it creepier. Both are amazing!
@@alixalot86 Isn't the character meant to be exactly that tho. Some sort of comical relief?
His maniacal laugh before he says President John Adams, Good luck! Is how he makes this his own version. I do adore Jonathan Geoff he most but found it puzzling how I was so sexually attracted to man playing a Mad King George of England. Jonathan Geoff is just such a hottie I can’t help it.
@@blackashketsoup7330 You gotta link?
He did a great job he didn’t just copy someone else’s performance
Played the part his own way
Are you joking? this is identical to Jonathan Groff's performance
@@coolguybob Only Groff was so much better
@@jdavis9684 this guy's voice is weak and he made no acting choices, he just sang it with a blank face
@@tinman11201 Like sure for You'll be back, but he does the other two pretty uniquely.
@@coolguybob ??? No its not!
Jonathan Groff's version is very ex-boyfreind, while this dude is the definition of alright' governor
I bet The Queen would have loved this.
Groff's performance was terrific, which doesn't mean no other actor's could ever be. This guy is living proof. :)
This guy looks like the real George III
@@mbgal7758 was the real King George III that fruity
@@matt13r1 well I didn’t know him personally, I’m not quite that old but I have seen paintings of him that resemble Michael Jibson greatly.
It hits different when an actual British person sings this song.
It's the sense of timing that differentiates Jibson's performance. British comedic timing vs. America comedic timing. Both have their merits.
@@chong2389 from watching the two versions, I think the British timing leans more into the extremes, with longer pauses to let the punch lines like “kill your friends and family” sink in, and the really long note on “eveeeeer”, but in turn he has to mess with the speed of other parts of the song to fit it all in. I think the British version holds more comedic potential while the American was the version intended to be delivered in a baseline “musical” format. Like you said, both hold their own merits.
He made this all his own. The long pause after "kill your friends and family" and him pointing to the different rows in the audience had me busting a gut.
He nailed that "awesome, wow" line, it was perfect
Where can I meet Jonathan groff?
It made me laugh because it's so exaggerated, which I guess is the point lol. Groff says that line more like how Americans would actually say it - probably because he is an American
4:46
Pointing at the audience is hilarious... especially given that most of the audience...is British hahaha
This is just about to open in Sydney, which is also funny as the place only exists because King George decided to enslave a bunch of his own poor and working class Brits for misdemeanours to use as free labour on “free” land somewhere around the third act as a result of act one and two.
Yup
This guy is so much worse than Groff
Lol
@@xReadytoIgnite Hm
Don’t get me wrong. I’m obsessed with Groff. But it’s so wonderful to see those naturally British mannerisms and inflections given to the character that only an English man can provide. Less a caricature.
That wrist flick was perfect. Just like King Charles.
The problem is that in the context of this musical, King George is _supposed to be_ a caricature.
In other words, boring.
As an American, I can confirm that his “Awesome, wow” is actually how we sound.
Depends on where you live.
I don't sound like that
It's a clever performance. I saw Groff. So hard to measure. From Ealing living in Cleveland. We have what is considered the best Theatre between NYC and LA..which isn't much, but we are. I trained in MA under Josie Abade and at Interlocken.
BASHHAHAHA NO-
it's become so it's hard for me to tell when the words are sarcastic or not..even when i'm the one saying it :-)
Groff is vocally unbeatable, really remarkable and plays the role as a madman, without doubt. But to me, Jibson portrays a more believable King George III ... not entirely unhinged, very clever (he won the Napoleonic Wars and out-reigned them all nearly) but he has these psychotic breaks which are fantastic. Bravo, well deserved Olivier.
Where can I meet Jonathan groff?
Hummm... King George III didn't win the Napoleonic Wars. He was mentally unfit to reign. His son was Prince Regent from 1811; the Napoleonic Wars ended in 1815.
Although, most historians don't talk about how Great Britain, Austria, Russia, Prussia, etc., won the Wars, but how Napoleon lost them.
Actually, Napoleon won the majority of the battles. Only lost a few key ones - and despite what the ABBA song says, he didn't surrender at Waterloo.
He's not Groff, but man, I enjoyed his performance too. He portrayed King George as a legitimate madman and it's such a refreshing take on the character.
He played it kinda like a father figure
And didn't King George go mad IRL?
@whatever I hate to break it to you but... King George was a legitimate madman
He had Neurosyphilis
@@FunFilmFare much later after the death of one of his daughters, around, 1810-1811, then he was completely incapacitated and his son took over
@@FunFilmFare The old theory was Porphyria which then became dementia. But now medical historians are congealing around the idea of him being Bipolar.
I like how his portrayal is toned way down, subdued and subtle, and slowly building to a psychotic break, instead of being full-crazy from the get-go like Groff. It almost kind of embodies the difference in humor between American and English audiences.
Even the audience here are just chuckling softly. In comparison to riotous American laughter, you'd think they just didn't like it.
Also it kinda fits the actual King George III more since he kinda started out normal and went more crazy towards his later years
I don't think you understand English audiences or humour. His performance was brilliant and the audience chuckle is the equivalent of yanks riotous laughter.
I can assure you; they loved it. British laughter tends to be much quieter because I suppose it's rude to laugh loudly over someone if they're performing on stage. That and it's embarrassing to laugh so loudly.
So true! I absolutely love it. Love his comic use of silence. And yes the British audience reacting in our classically British way we like the understated reaction 😂
You'd think they didn't even like it! Not a fan of that restriction, glad I'm an American haha
I love the dramatic pause at "I'll kill your friends and family..." It makes it all that much better!
Where can I meet Jonathan groff?
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I still adore this song with a different tone, he seems more aggressive and not exactly there, where as groff is more crazied and very intimidating
They both seem like king george at different times in his life, groffs as hes going insane and this right before he does
imagine just coming to watch a muscial then getting pointed at and very harshly yelled at "DONT CHANGE THE SUBJECT cause ur my favorite subject
Kind of has a joker vibe
Its only 10 minutes of stage time but you get 3 solo numbers and everyone gets a kick out of the character, what a great part!
I was thinking the same thing!
They both dialed up their accents, but Groff, being American, can only simulate a more-or-less regular 'posh' British accent. Meanwhile Jibson dials it up to the royal upper-class one.
This man radiates Britain much more than any King George i've ever seen
I recommend the film "The Madness of King George". The section on the loss of America is closer to what actually happened and the performance delivered by Nigel Hawthorne is not a caricature. Don't take me wrong. Hamilton is a nice enough piece of historical fiction and fulfilled the playwright's dream of putting bums on seats!
@@chong2389absolutely agree
Jonathan Groff plays a caricature of a pompous British royal. Michael Jibson is a pompous British royal.
Both outstanding interpretations, by the way.
Lol
Best reaction to this I've seen.
Jibson can't keep tempo though.
@@troylazarus4102 Like my comment said above, Groff’s interpretation was more cartoonish, while Jibson’s was more realistic. It’s all a matter of taste, really. Jibson did a fine job.
perfect description. hit it on the head.
two amazing performances.
This king george seems like hes seen stuff and is totally willing to be ruthless, groffs is like a really evil child who like is totally unawair of what is out there and only knows that his actions matter for himself but doesnt care what happens to his peasentry subjects. I cant decide which i like more!
Well he did go crazy 🤷♀️
The real George III was struggling with the increasing irrelevance of the crown in British politics even before they had an excuse to lock him up in an asylum and replace him with a regent. He wanted to be an enlightened absolutist like his peers in Austria, Prussia, and Russia, but nobody was buying it. He died alone in a cell, in constant pain, blind, humiliated and forgotten. Nobody had even told him when his wife died two years earlier.
@@whumpcookies lol
His “Jesus Christ this will be fun!” Was less maniacal and more evil I love it
His prolonged pauses are what really got me with him
Groff: "I am a deranged king and I want you to know it"
Jibson: "Oh well, I'm crazy, but I just wanna s- NO DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJEGGGGTHHHH"
I love this! It’s much more regal and has more of a “I will kill you, traitors!” feel to it. (Respect to Groff, of course.)
Groff's performance is a lot more fitting for after King George went mad, this one is a lot more regal and British dare I say
I love this guy. He isn't as flamboyant and crazed as Jonathan. But he's so cold that when he shows that childlike evil glee from hurting thousands. It's disturbs u. I love it
I’m a Jonathan Groff fan, but this dude’s interpretation of the role is incredible. Serves the book so well.
Groff played King George as if he were an America CEO. Very slick and a twinkle in his eye.
My favorite part of this was seeing how the audience in London reacted to this compared to NYC. It was hilarious to see what a kick the Brits got out of King George saying "Awesome Wow" in a Cali-Girl accent.
Jonathan plays mad King George.
Michael plays mad King George.
I was able to just read the inflection of this comment
I wasn't entirely convinced by his You'll be back, but his second and third performances especially were amazing. Very convincing and original, I like it!
Yeah I think "I Know Him" is just such a good performance!
Not onto the others yet, so far not very hyped on You'll Be Back, but maybe the others will be better!
Michael Jibson won the Olivier for this!
Well deserved!
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👌🏿
Oliver
I love his deadpan delivery of "John Adams"
Like "Are you kidding me? John Adams?"
Groff's King George was hilarious, intimidating, a weird crush. Jibsons' King George is hilarious, intimidating, scary as hell. BOTH SO DIFFERENT AND BOTH SO BRILLIANT 👏🏻
Theyre both so different. Groffs has so much soul and vibrato it feels like he's genuinely asking for you to come to your sense. But this one is equally dickish but much more condescending like a parent chastacizing a toddler, like "ok whatever I'll send a fully armed batallion and you'll get over yourself". And then when he's beaten he's much more butthurt and smarmy. It's great.
That’s why Jibson’s performance feels much more genuinely British for me, certainly more suited to British humour. Also Groff’s accent isn’t great, the performance is great but the accent is distracting
I saw him live on the West End, he was absolutely fantastic. The whole cast were.
He's an incredible performer, he was the lead in Our House on the West End years ago and he was absolutely magnetic. You can still get the DVD of the live performance I believe. So wonderful to see him take off.
I honestly find this reserved, British style humor to be funnier than Groff's over the top performance, although that is enjoyable too
I think this one's the portrayal for me. The slow descent into insanity works perfectly, and his You'll Be Back is truly terrifying. That stiff, poised regality, he tells everything in just his eyes. He looks seething.
Also, can we just admire how Michael Jibson has absolutely crushed both ends of the British class spectrum in King George and Joe Casey? Man's got range
This actor is awesome. The role of King George fits him perfectly. I love how smiles in the beginning of the song you’ll be back and the pause. Those subtle changes are some of those things that like make or break a character. And him “Awesome. Wow.” is perfect. You can tell he’s mocking them but it’s always so funny. I also love the look on the person’s face who has to give him the news about John Adams she looks so scared like he’ll behead her or something. The facial expressions are so good.
Love his pause before country…facial expressions use of curling his fingers. It’s just delightful all around, as are all the others. I enjoy seeing how each one makes it his own.
I absolutely adore the shoulder shimmy that both actors do, it's so iconic, and I love it so much hahah
I liked the long pause after “kill your friends and family”. Well done.
He’s not kidding when he says he’s gonna kill our friends and families
I loved Groff's performance but the more I watch Jibson, the more I love it. The small touches he throws in there are really quite good.
It's refreshing watching a different actor play King George. Awesome.
Wow
@@jenniedarling3710 i see what you did there. Hehehe.
I love how different actors have different takes on their characters. It's so cool to watch!
His "what?" In the third song is the best.
After seeing Hamilton for the first time we fell in love with this song and must have played it 20 times on the ride home. Michael Gibson's performance was one of the highlights of the show. We were blessed to experience his splendid vocal range and mannerisms as he sang "You'll be back".
He looks like he thoroughly enjoyed doing that. Wonderful performance.
I didn’t know at first, but he sold me with the little moments of psychotic pauses. I love him
This is such a great performance. He nails the seething anger and contempt of the royalty perfectly.
The Groff performance is a funny, entertaining charicature. He makes an imposing figure and it's undoubtedly an iconic performance. I enjoyed this interpretation for different reasons. Where Groff went for a comedic turn, I found this performance more menacing with a commanding, hostile presence, one to elicit nervous laughter and leaving a big impression. I also enjoyed hearing a slightly different musical take from this performer. He brought the 60's feel to the song one would expect from a man steeped in brit pop. Well done!
Saw Michael as King George in the original west end run of Hamilton….it was a baking hot summer… the cast were sweating through every scene in those big heavy costumes…he was outstanding….this video really doesn’t do his performance justice!! He had the whole audience in the palm of his hand…incredible!!
One of my favourite things about theatre is getting to see different people's interpretations of the same character.
can't beat that dry British humour. Great performance by Michael Jibson, Olivier so well deserved.
That gesture he dismissed his attendant is the icing on top!
he really nails this, it's so unsettling and funny. the pauses just make it.
when he said “everybody” i really sang for my life
What a thoroughly deserved Olivier award
I need to see my friend here doing that dance right there towards the end of "The Reynolds Pamphlet". That's the only way I can legitimately judge his King George. *nod!*
This is so cool to watch someone else sing the role of mad King George III and it brings uniqueness to the character. Because everyone does it differently.
Yeah, he's more "tired of this shit" rather than "off my rocker." It's wonderful.
Jonathan is a fantastic king, but this gentleman is amazing and makes it his own.
I've watched Hamil-film like 10 times so I don't say this lightly but I actually prefer this over Groff's version. What comes next and I know him were insanely British and I loved it
Where can I meet Jonathan groff?
This man has the some madness smile as Jonathan
I love the pause before "country." I dkn't think that was even intended to be a joke, but he made it a great one.
When you have every reason to be hella mad but you're dead inside
4:01 is such a subtle detail yet wins this bit.
his performance was so epic and on point...his expression matched his surroundings and that which he was saying
I like Michael Jibson’s phrasing and pronunciation the best.
Love to see an Englishman's interpretation of the character. Both Jibson and Groff are brilliant
His royal accent is way better than Groff’s, but both did a superb job
Cox he's a Brit sweetie darlin :)
Love it. I was rooting for Michael to bring his own take to this role it after my countless views of Jonathan Groff. He did not disappoint.
1:18 i LOVE the vowel he uses for the "DAAYY A DA"
at first I thought it was kinda flat, but then a few minutes I started to see where he was going with it. I feel like he really connected with the audience.
IM SO PROUD OF THIS MAN!!!!! I saw him as Joe in Our House and got to meet him, I told him big things were heading his way
I've never been more right
I saw him play Joe Casey in Our House and he was brilliant.I knew then we were seeing something quite special and when he got this role I was very excited and he didn't dissapoint. Married to an extremely talented lady as well
@@simonelaineparker4975 He was amazing as Joe Casey. I'd like to see him in more villain roles
I like how they changed the laugh line from I Know Him to the "What?" and not "John Adams" because of how unlikely this audience would have historical context to that name.
The thing is, brits are taught the history of other countries too. Most of us know who John Adams is.
Even in Germany we know John Adams , it‘s not like in the US where they don’t teach anything not US related.
@@hambonejamboree7750 depends how far into school you take history
I stopped at 14 and we didn’t learn about this
The way to know what history is well known is if it wasn’t on horrible histories most brits won’t know it
@@allieg.1656That’s not true at all but okay
I love how he goes into that crazy laugh
I really love how he ever so slightly moves the fingers on his right hand trying to remember why the name “John adams” sounds familiar
As British man I am proud we are represented like this.
Wait...
Why is there hesitation, subject? Are you not proud of me?! After all I did for you?!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@king George III I am honored that you responded sir! You're leading the country well!
Wait...
@@whatever9167 I shall rule again. Boris Johnson is an ubserper.
@@KingGeorgeTheBest well just wait....
...for it.
He seems to like to change it up a lot - saw him on the West End and he did each song very differently from here.
Hello Katie....
@@maxwellmark8077 Hello Maxwell....
@@twentyeight602 Hello Connor...
@@halosam2963 Hello HaloSam....
@@SM-hz7iv Hello Strawberry Mary....
I"m a big fan of Jonathan Groff but Michael Jibson just seems so "king George'" he did such a good job
God the pointing thing in What Comes Next was absolutely hilarious when I watched it live
I play this over and over from time to time because he is perfect for this role. The jewels are also pretty royal. Love this version. He is great! xoxo
The only thing more menacing than an absolute monarch is an absolute bureaucrat…
… and he seems to somehow capture the essence of both.
I love the use of the scepter along with the piano. Very clever.
This is meta. An Englishman playing the olde English King from an American musical about America being founded and declaring independence from England, and it's very cool hearing it with the natural accent.
Still, I do prefer Jonathan Groff's version, especially since he channels the scorned ex energy that the lyrics have. Like, it's not JUST about being a pompous king with no faith in America as a country on its own.
But this guy IS channeling the actual "mad king" vibes, true. Though it loses a little bit of the comedic relief aspect (still funny though),
I respect both portrayals.
Random fun fact: The 4th of July/Independence Day is called Treason Day in the U.K.
Edit: I don't know if that's outdated or tongue in cheek these days, but I do know that.
Loved it! Like a low key but dangerous and slightly deranged menace who is quite practiced handling the pesky “little people”.
Refreshing departure from the “sassy george” interpretations, fun as those are!
I almost like this version better than Groff’s…He feels more regal and not as cartoonish..And the Da da da’s by him make it seem more like the mental illness slowly taking hold..That final cackle is great!
HES SO ZESTY I LOVE IT
he really dialed the mad british king part to eleven didn't he? awesome
Probably my favourite King George ever!
Written by one of the best poets of the modern era.
He was king George when I saw Hamilton on the West End. He was hilarious. Not a photocopy of the original but he gives it his own twist.
His "awesome, wow!" gets me every time 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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What I love about this, is that it is completely different from Jonathan Groff. But absolutely superb.
My second favorite king George after groff
His performance was even more brilliant last night, the best part of the entire show for me, although Everyone did a truly fantastic job! I am not even a fan of musicals, but I’m so happy to have visited this one. Bravo! 👏
Love how he made it his own!
I love seeing how the different King Georges interpret the song. I wish I had Brian D'Arcy James's and Andrew Rannells's on video in addition to the existing Jonathan Goff interpretations.