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
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.
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.
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.
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 😂
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.
@@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.
@@aduckwithayoutubechannel I don't think the tempo changes were compensating for anything. He's performing with a live orchestra, so there's no need for him to try and "fit it all in." It's just what @chong2389 said, British comedic timing.
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
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.
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 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 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!
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.
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.
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 👏🏻
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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’ve seen theee different OBC performances and one replacements cast performance and the American audiences laughed way more at awesome wow than the Brits did in this clip.
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!
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.
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!*
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
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!
Obsessively watching Groffsauce got me through Covid. His interpretation was all I knew of Hamilton. I only recently discovered Michael’s version here. On first hearing I thought he was a pale imitation of JG. Then I listened again and realized what a subtle, effective version this is. JG is an outstanding vocalist, but his George III is a campy parody done by an American, and as done by Groff, GRIII is more Queen than King, with a bit of the Joker thrown in. It’s extremely entertaining, but when we see Geo.III played by an authentically British and more age-appropriate actor, it feels less like a parody and more like the King himself dropped by and decided to try his hand at musical theatre. Jibson has the regal bearing, the gravitas and the dry delivery of a true toff. He is to the manner born as King. His gimlet stare and long pauses are very effective. He needs to add a little more incredulity to his “John Adams????”… though the King actually seems to have been favorably disposed toward Adams IRL and had wanted to knight him after his successful defense of the British redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre. In short, well done, Mr Jibson.
The incredulity in "John Adams" is done through the pause, the "what", and the whole timing of that moment produces the comedy. His performance is perfection. The Olivier Award committee agreed.
As someone who doesn’t enjoy musicals much at all but who was absolutely blown away by Jonathan Groff this just shows me how impactful Groffs performance was to my enjoyment of the show as a whole.
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 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 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.
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.
"Jesus Christ this will be fun!" + *hysterical laugh* Jonathan Groff: *Child exceedingly and chaotically excited* Michael Jibson: *A mad king excited for another country's downfall* Different actors, different vibes and atmosphere is what makes Broadway so special!
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!
i love seeing the characters from different views, and when it's king George it's even better since he's one of my favorites in the musical. nobody will ever do it as good as groff, but Michael did do it really good and it was very interesting to see his view on this character
Saw Groff in this role very soon after it had migrated from off broadway to the Richard Roberts. He was fantastic and didn’t think he could be equaled but so often in these quality productions another actor is quite good - it’s another interpretation .
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
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@@anyaw340I’ve never heard an American say it like that 😅 Groff’s was also a bit exaggerated
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?
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.
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.
So am I!
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
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!
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!
His prolonged pauses are what really got me with him
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
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 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
@@LC-zz4olGroff seems like a mockery of a pompous royal and this guy is actually a pompous royal
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.
His “Jesus Christ this will be fun!” Was less maniacal and more evil 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.
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.
@@aduckwithayoutubechannel I don't think the tempo changes were compensating for anything. He's performing with a live orchestra, so there's no need for him to try and "fit it all in." It's just what @chong2389 said, British comedic timing.
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 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
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.
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 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
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
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 :-)
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.
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 👏🏻
Michael Jibson won the Olivier for this!
Well deserved!
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👌🏿
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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!
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.
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.
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.
I absolutely adore the shoulder shimmy that both actors do, it's so iconic, and I love it so much hahah
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.
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
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
I love how different actors have different takes on their characters. It's so cool to watch!
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
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’ve seen theee different OBC performances and one replacements cast performance and the American audiences laughed way more at awesome wow than the Brits did in this clip.
he really nails this, it's so unsettling and funny. the pauses just make it.
This is such a great performance. He nails the seething anger and contempt of the royalty perfectly.
He looks like he thoroughly enjoyed doing that. Wonderful performance.
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".
I didn’t know at first, but he sold me with the little moments of psychotic pauses. I love him
Jonathan plays mad King George.
Michael plays mad King George.
I was able to just read the inflection of this comment
It's crazy that I can still perfectly understand how it's supposed to be interpreted
I liked the long pause after “kill your friends and family”. Well done.
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!
One of my favourite things about theatre is getting to see different people's interpretations of the same character.
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.
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!*
He’s not kidding when he says he’s gonna kill our friends and families
his performance was so epic and on point...his expression matched his surroundings and that which he was saying
I honestly find this reserved, British style humor to be funnier than Groff's over the top performance, although that is enjoyable too
can't beat that dry British humour. Great performance by Michael Jibson, Olivier so well deserved.
American humor as the character was written by an American
Jonathan is a fantastic king, but this gentleman is amazing and makes it his own.
What a thoroughly deserved Olivier award
That gesture he dismissed his attendant is the icing on top!
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
when he said “everybody” i really sang for my life
His "what?" In the third song is the best.
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
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"
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.
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!
Obsessively watching Groffsauce got me through Covid. His interpretation was all I knew of Hamilton. I only recently discovered Michael’s version here. On first hearing I thought he was a pale imitation of JG. Then I listened again and realized what a subtle, effective version this is. JG is an outstanding vocalist, but his George III is a campy parody done by an American, and as done by Groff, GRIII is more Queen than King, with a bit of the Joker thrown in. It’s extremely entertaining, but when we see Geo.III played by an authentically British and more age-appropriate actor, it feels less like a parody and more like the King himself dropped by and decided to try his hand at musical theatre. Jibson has the regal bearing, the gravitas and the dry delivery of a true toff. He is to the manner born as King. His gimlet stare and long pauses are very effective. He needs to add a little more incredulity to his “John Adams????”… though the King actually seems to have been favorably disposed toward Adams IRL and had wanted to knight him after his successful defense of the British redcoats involved in the Boston Massacre.
In short, well done, Mr Jibson.
In short?
The incredulity in "John Adams" is done through the pause, the "what", and the whole timing of that moment produces the comedy. His performance is perfection. The Olivier Award committee agreed.
As someone who doesn’t enjoy musicals much at all but who was absolutely blown away by Jonathan Groff this just shows me how impactful Groffs performance was to my enjoyment of the show as a whole.
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! 👏
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
When you have every reason to be hella mad but you're dead inside
I love the use of the scepter along with the piano. Very clever.
4:46 “AWESOMEEE WOWIW.” That’s great!
This man has the some madness smile as Jonathan
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 the pause before "country." I dkn't think that was even intended to be a joke, but he made it a great one.
It was intended to be dismissive and that’s the joke. it has always gotten a laugh.
@@stephaniezimbalist3757 I'm saying I bet that was never written into the script nor given as direction
@@billvolk4236 It's a different version of Groff doing air quotes around "country", it's definitely written in.
Beautiful voice. Love it!
Where can I meet Jonathan groff?
The only thing more menacing than an absolute monarch is an absolute bureaucrat…
… and he seems to somehow capture the essence of both.
4:01 is such a subtle detail yet wins this bit.
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.
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
What I love about this, is that it is completely different from Jonathan Groff. But absolutely superb.
I love how he goes into that crazy laugh
I love his deadpan delivery of "John Adams"
Like "Are you kidding me? John Adams?"
I"m a big fan of Jonathan Groff but Michael Jibson just seems so "king George'" he did such a good job
Both fabulous...different interpretation. But both fun to watch
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.
Written by one of the best poets of the modern era.
He does an amazing version of this character! Absolutely loved it!
I’ve been WAITING for this!!! So utterly fabulous, please can we have a London Cast recording????? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
"Jesus Christ this will be fun!" + *hysterical laugh*
Jonathan Groff: *Child exceedingly and chaotically excited*
Michael Jibson: *A mad king excited for another country's downfall*
Different actors, different vibes and atmosphere is what makes Broadway so special!
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!
Definitely the best acted of the UA-cam comparisons..
God the pointing thing in What Comes Next was absolutely hilarious when I watched it live
"AND NO DONT CHANGE THE SUBJECT" was probably the most funny bit for me🤣🤣
Damn that crown is MAJESTIC!
i love seeing the characters from different views, and when it's king George it's even better since he's one of my favorites in the musical. nobody will ever do it as good as groff, but Michael did do it really good and it was very interesting to see his view on this character
This guy is fabulous as well.
His royal accent is way better than Groff’s, but both did a superb job
Cox he's a Brit sweetie darlin :)
Saw Groff in this role very soon after it had migrated from off broadway to the Richard Roberts. He was fantastic and didn’t think he could be equaled but so often in these quality productions another actor is quite good - it’s another interpretation .