Will Chase excelled as Chris in Miss Saigon. He has a beautiful voice and he sang and acted with conviction. I thought he was the perfect partner for Kim(Lea Solonga). They both were so great together and the chemistry between these two was so natural. Loved him without his shirt on in this scenario and his "Why God Why" was just SUPERB. You could feel his pain, and I have to say I love this unforgettable piece of music.
He packs so much expression and emotion in each and every single word of the song. That last note kills me every single time. It's like he's nearly screaming in absolute agony.
I recently watched the 25th anniversary of Miss Saigon in a movie theater but by god Will Chase trumps any Chris any day. Acting and singing is just so on point. Really sad I wasn't able to see him perform live when he did it in Manila ( thwarted by age). His Chris watching Kim sleeping and looking conflicted AF just stirs something in me.
I had never heard of Will Chase before I stumbled onto this video. I don't get it, why is he not more well known? This is one of the best things I've ever seen, the perfect marriage of singing and acting.
Will Chase is still the very best Chris. He is sexually powerful, convincing, and a totally flawless performer who acts, sings, and expresses the character fully. Bravo to him.
Will Chase *made* this role for me...I was never hugely into musicals as a teenager but after I saw his performance in 1998 as Roger in RENT on Broadway (I caught him totally by chance during a weekend matinee when he was the understudy for the main actor) my entire perception of music theater changed. A year later I saw he had been cast as the main role for Chris in Miss Saigon, so I asked my parents to take me for my 16th birthday. His performance FLOORED me. The way he belts out that hanging high note at 4:11 literally makes my heart race, it's such an exhilarating moment, like you don't want him to even GET to the last note lol...to be able to draw out that much emotion and drama from just a single note, it's sheer talent. The whole libretto is beautiful, but to me the recorded version and other performers just don't nail that G to F# like this. Just, wow.
The story of Chris in Miss Saigon is my story had I gone to Vietnam and I wept like a baby when I took nephew Brad to see it in New York City. Everyone should experience the exhilarating spectacle that is Times Square and a Broadway Musical at least once in their lives. But to have such a personal story of what your life could have been come to life on the stage is life and God-affirming.
I feel the same way. It brought back so many memories.I met my husband in 1963 while he was stationed in Germany. No war but he was so handsome in his uniform. We were married for 53 years till he past away in 2017.
Another superb very entertaining interpretation of Will Chase songs rendition of "The Last Night of the World, Sun & Moon, and Why GOD why (& maybe all the rest of the songs of the Broadway musical play) together with equally talented star singer/actress Lea Salonga (original cast) of Miss Saigon. This will be remembered for years and years to come. May the YAHUWAh bless and keep you both !!!!!!!
Simon Bowman & Will Chase are the best to perform Chris in a Broadway musical play Miss Saigon. Both have shown a marvelous ability of interpretation of their roles so well done. Their singing prowess is incredible, convincing, inspiring and entertaining to watch. But Simon Bowman as the original Chris of Miss Saigon had a great impact on this play. Kudos to these two wonderful players! More power and blessings to you both!!!!!!!
Not to mention when you mention a GI this is the best description of GI. Many Chris actors failed to capture the essence of an American GI, and the reason why Kim still thinks of Chris even after all these years.
for training purposes: Why does saigon never sleep at night? Why does this girl smell of orange trees? How can I feel good when nothing's right? Why is she cool when there is no breeze? Vietnam You don't give answers, do you friend? Just questions that don't ever end Why God? Why today? I'm all through here, on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this? Who is the girl in this rusty bed? Why am I back in a filthy room? Why is her voice ringing in my head? Why am I high on her cheap perfume? Vietnam Hey look I mean you no offence But why does nothing here make sense? Why God? Show your hand Why can't one guy understand? I've been with girls who knew much more I never felt confused before Why me? What's your plan? I can't help her - no one can I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave rememb'ring her When I went home before No one talked of the war What they knew from TV Didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped Sure Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be here driving for the embassy 'cause here if you can pull a string a guy like me lives like a king just as long as you don't believe anything Why God? Why this face? Why such beauty in this place? I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave rememb'ring her Just her
Such a heart wrenching song and performance by Chris(Will Chase). You felt the words which had so much passion and conviction. The ravishes of war, and what many paid for love. This Love Story was so beautiful as well as tragic.
What an amazing performance. I am not a big musical guy but will chase embodies this character to the bone. I feel the emotion and connect with it. Thank you for sharing this. Something special.
This is a brilliant song, which showcases the leading man's vocals and acting, in a powerful solo that reveals Chris's conflicted feelings. My favorite part starts at 3:04, and I find the timing of the lyrics, "Just as long as you don't believe anything," in time with the orchestra very satisfying (3:29). Will Chase performed perfectly during the whole production, and he really looked like he could have been an American GI. He will always be my favorite Chris.
He's just such the perfect Chris! So natural and so much character! I love watching the both of the chemistry! Adorable! Silly and sweet like college sweeties!
@ Kit Monares...Too hilarious 🤣😂...I'm surprised she did not get mad at you or offended when you threw cash on the bed...but, she knew you were playing around. 🤣
Why does Saigon never sleep at night Why does this girl smell of orange trees How can I feel good when nothing's right Why is she cool when there is no breeze Vietnam, you don't give answers do you friend Just questions that don't ever end Why God, why today I'm all through here on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this Who is the girl in this rusty bed Why am I back in a filthy room Why is her voice ringing in my head Why am I high on her cheap perfume Vietnam, hey look, I mean you no offense But why does nothing here make sense Why God, show your hand Why can't one guy understand I've been with girls who knew much more I never felt confused before Why me, what's your plan I can't help her, no one can I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her When I went home before, no one talked of the war What they knew from tv didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped, sure Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be here driving for the embassy 'Cause here if you can pull a string, a guy like me lives like a king Just as long as you don't believe anything Why God, why this face Why such beauty in this place I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her, just her
Because in the context of the musical he's not really singing or even speaking aloud. These are just the thoughts in his head, which in musical theater become songs.
The main thing that bothered me about the 25th Anniversary Miss Saigon was how violent and aggressive the Chris was, like unnecessarily so, i really like Will Chase’s, it’s just the right amount to show his frustration but not too much that he seems like he has anger issues
Why does Saigon never sleep at night? Why does this girl smell of orange trees? How can I feel good when nothing's right? Why is she cool when there is no breeze? Vietnam You don't give answers, do you friend? Just questions that don't ever end! Why God? Why today? I'm all through here, on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this? Who's the girl in this rusty bed? Why am I back in a filthy room? Why is her voice ringing in my head? Why am I high on her cheap perfume? Vietnam Hey look, I mean you no offense But why does nothing here make sense? Why God? Show your hand Why can't one guy understand? I've been with girls who knew much more I've never felt confused before! Why me? What's your plan? I can't help her! No one can! I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her! When I went home before no one talked of the war What they knew from t.v Didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped Sure, Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be here driving for the embassy 'Cos here if you can pull a string A guy like me lives like a king Just as long as you don't believe anything! Why God? Why this face? Why such beauty in this place? I liked my memories as they were But now I'll leave remembering her! Just her!
Why does Saigon never sleep at night? Why does this girl smell of orange trees? How can I feel good when nothing's right? Why is she cool when there is no breeze? Vietnam You don't give answers, do you friend? Just questions that don't ever end Why God? Why today? I'm all through here, on my way There's nothing left here that I'll miss Why send me now a night like this? Who is the girl in this rusty bed? Why am I back in a filthy room? Why is her voice ringing in my head? Why am I high on her cheap perfume? Vietnam Hey look I mean you no offense But why does nothing here make sense? Why God? Show your hand Why can't one guy understand? I've been with girls who knew much more I never felt confused before Why me? What's your plan? I can't help her, no one can I liked my mem'ries as they were But now I'll leave rememb'ring her When I went home before No one talked of the war What they knew from TV Didn't have a thing to do with me I went back and re-upped Sure Saigon is corrupt It felt better to be Here driving for the embassy 'Cause here if you can pull a string A guy like me lives like a king Just as long as you don't believe anything Why God? Why this face? Why such beauty in this place? I liked my mem'ries as they were But now I'll leave rememb'ring her Just her
Will Chase excelled as Chris in Miss Saigon. He has a beautiful voice and he sang and acted with conviction. I thought he was the perfect partner for Kim(Lea Solonga). They both were so great together and the chemistry between these two was so natural. Loved him without his shirt on in this scenario and his "Why God Why" was just SUPERB. You could feel his pain, and I have to say I love this unforgettable piece of music.
Will Chase colors each word of each lyric with profundity of the story. He is the very best Chris, ever.
He packs so much expression and emotion in each and every single word of the song. That last note kills me every single time. It's like he's nearly screaming in absolute agony.
Goosebumps galore...
I wish he was on the cast recording. I can’t stand the British guy
But have you seen Lea Salonga sing this song? Absolutely amazing.
Urm Alistair Brammer is so much better!
Chris, watching Kim sleep, asks God why he met her just as he was about to leave Vietnam ("Why, God, Why?").
I recently watched the 25th anniversary of Miss Saigon in a movie theater but by god Will Chase trumps any Chris any day. Acting and singing is just so on point. Really sad I wasn't able to see him perform live when he did it in Manila ( thwarted by age). His Chris watching Kim sleeping and looking conflicted AF just stirs something in me.
I had never heard of Will Chase before I stumbled onto this video. I don't get it, why is he not more well known? This is one of the best things I've ever seen, the perfect marriage of singing and acting.
Will Chase is still the very best Chris. He is sexually powerful, convincing, and a totally flawless performer who acts, sings, and expresses the character fully. Bravo to him.
Will Chase *made* this role for me...I was never hugely into musicals as a teenager but after I saw his performance in 1998 as Roger in RENT on Broadway (I caught him totally by chance during a weekend matinee when he was the understudy for the main actor) my entire perception of music theater changed. A year later I saw he had been cast as the main role for Chris in Miss Saigon, so I asked my parents to take me for my 16th birthday. His performance FLOORED me. The way he belts out that hanging high note at 4:11 literally makes my heart race, it's such an exhilarating moment, like you don't want him to even GET to the last note lol...to be able to draw out that much emotion and drama from just a single note, it's sheer talent. The whole libretto is beautiful, but to me the recorded version and other performers just don't nail that G to F# like this. Just, wow.
Sarah Riedel breathtaking
I can't stop listening to this, I love allistair branner but this chris is just breathtaking 😭😍
The story of Chris in Miss Saigon is my story had I gone to Vietnam and I wept like a baby when I took nephew Brad to see it in New York City. Everyone should experience the exhilarating spectacle that is Times Square and a Broadway Musical at least once in their lives. But to have such a personal story of what your life could have been come to life on the stage is life and God-affirming.
Why, God, why.... am I so obsessed with this song?
I feel the same way. It brought back so many memories.I met my husband in 1963 while he was stationed in Germany. No war but he was so handsome in his uniform. We were married for 53 years till he past away in 2017.
Very nice acted.....not just a song for song sake.. he really acts it
Eish man , this man is a dish and that voice, something to wake up every morning.
I really love how he sang the last lines... How he sang "beauty" kind of softly just hits me in the heart
Wow,, Wow, Will has it all, the voice, the look..
I love Simon but after watching Will over and over I love him more plus they had better chemistry. Watching it again at 2020
Nothing but respect for MY Chris. #ThechrisofallChris
I wish this guy had more solos, so I won't have to overplay this one.
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Will is awesome, great acting, singing. The emotion on his face is 2nd to none. Thanks Will, best Chris ever...
After watching Will Chase I'm convinced he's the best Chris in Miss Saigon Broadway musical play. Perfect for the role. Amazing!!!!!!!
Another superb very entertaining interpretation of Will Chase songs rendition of "The Last Night of the World, Sun & Moon, and Why GOD why (& maybe all the rest of the songs of the Broadway musical play) together with equally talented star singer/actress Lea Salonga (original cast) of Miss Saigon. This will be remembered for years and years to come. May the YAHUWAh bless and keep you both !!!!!!!
Simon Bowman & Will Chase are the best to perform Chris in a Broadway musical play Miss Saigon. Both have shown a marvelous ability of interpretation of their roles so well done. Their singing prowess is incredible, convincing, inspiring and entertaining to watch. But Simon Bowman as the original Chris of Miss Saigon had a great impact on this play. Kudos to these two wonderful players! More power and blessings to you both!!!!!!!
I completely agree😊
Why god why did this get me so emotional when I don't even know what this is about??
His range ❤❤
Yeah, Will Chase rules with voice, looks and the style points. Most definitely the most convincing. Who could not fall in love with Chris?
Not to mention when you mention a GI this is the best description of GI. Many Chris actors failed to capture the essence of an American GI, and the reason why Kim still thinks of Chris even after all these years.
for training purposes:
Why does saigon never sleep at night?
Why does this girl smell of orange trees?
How can I feel good when nothing's right?
Why is she cool when there is no breeze?
Vietnam
You don't give answers, do you friend?
Just questions that don't ever end
Why God? Why today?
I'm all through here, on my way
There's nothing left here that I'll miss
Why send me now a night like this?
Who is the girl in this rusty bed?
Why am I back in a filthy room?
Why is her voice ringing in my head?
Why am I high on her cheap perfume?
Vietnam
Hey look I mean you no offence
But why does nothing here make sense?
Why God? Show your hand
Why can't one guy understand?
I've been with girls who knew much more
I never felt confused before
Why me? What's your plan?
I can't help her - no one can
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave rememb'ring her
When I went home before
No one talked of the war
What they knew from TV
Didn't have a thing to do with me
I went back and re-upped
Sure Saigon is corrupt
It felt better to be here driving for the embassy
'cause here if you can pull a string
a guy like me lives like a king
just as long as you don't believe anything
Why God? Why this face?
Why such beauty in this place?
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave rememb'ring her
Just her
Bleary Owl k
thanks
Iann Jones happening soon in Hong Kong
I watched this show in Philadelphia on tour. This song gives me chills, goosebumps every time I hear it!!! Amazing performance!!!!
Will Chase is the best Chris and I finally got to see him shirtless too
His voice here wow.... Effortless. So beautiful.
Such a heart wrenching song and performance by Chris(Will Chase). You felt the words which had so much passion and conviction. The ravishes of war, and what many paid for love. This Love Story was so beautiful as well as tragic.
What an amazing performance. I am not a big musical guy but will chase embodies this character to the bone. I feel the emotion and connect with it. Thank you for sharing this. Something special.
This is a brilliant song, which showcases the leading man's vocals and acting, in a powerful solo that reveals Chris's conflicted feelings. My favorite part starts at 3:04, and I find the timing of the lyrics, "Just as long as you don't believe anything," in time with the orchestra very satisfying (3:29). Will Chase performed perfectly during the whole production, and he really looked like he could have been an American GI. He will always be my favorite Chris.
He is awesome. So natural with the laughter. So adorable. He must have been fun on set!
Will was the best Chris bar none
His voice, acting everything was amazing !!!
I'm crying this is pivotal
This imo is the best song/ performance in this version
Well sung ! best song in the show .
i love this performance so much
One of the best tenor songs
So handsome.
The first (Bowman) and the last (Chase) were the best Chrises.
Agree...100%
He's just such the perfect Chris! So natural and so much character! I love watching the both of the chemistry! Adorable! Silly and sweet like college sweeties!
Will Chase singing this song kills me every time
I can feel his pain and confusion 😍
Can you tell what is this about? Thanks!
I reenacted this with my girl once while she was sleeping. I even threw some cash on the bed. Lol she told me I'm so weird
Hahaha hilarious
Hahahahaha lol 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@ Kit Monares...Too hilarious 🤣😂...I'm surprised she did not get mad at you or offended when you threw cash on the bed...but, she knew you were playing around. 🤣
@@marvelmoore5932 Oh I would be happy if I were her! I would love some cash! LOL!
who's still here 2019? ❤ it
I love this song and his singing. Just beautiful.
I love this musical & I love this song. Thank you for this upload ❤. I wish I had a singing voice like that
Wow, what a mind blowing performance!
Every detail executed PERFECTLY.
Will Chace is the perfect alpha male for this role.
Thank you for uploading.
Is it weird that I like this song a lot as a female? I sing it all the time!
Well you are free to sing the song especially when you're wondering why certain things happen.
Lea Salonga (who played in the original cast) also sings it live at her concerts now- she was jealous that the coolest song got to be the guy's, lol.
For me it's a tie Will Chase & Alistair Brammer. I've seen 5 Chris'..seen the show 11 times..it's my favorite
Best Chris of all time
Agree
actual perfection
just amazing acting and singing
Oh my heart and ears 😧💟💕💜🌠😍❤
Beautiful Musical " Miss Saigon " so touching !!!!!!!!!!!!!
He’s really good!!!!!
His the BEST!
Great singer I felt the music
You're an angel. thanks for the upload!!!
Such power amd emotion 😔
Why does Saigon never sleep at night
Why does this girl smell of orange trees
How can I feel good when nothing's right
Why is she cool when there is no breeze
Vietnam, you don't give answers do you friend
Just questions that don't ever end
Why God, why today
I'm all through here on my way
There's nothing left here that I'll miss
Why send me now a night like this
Who is the girl in this rusty bed
Why am I back in a filthy room
Why is her voice ringing in my head
Why am I high on her cheap perfume
Vietnam, hey look, I mean you no offense
But why does nothing here make sense
Why God, show your hand
Why can't one guy understand
I've been with girls who knew much more
I never felt confused before
Why me, what's your plan
I can't help her, no one can
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave remembering her
When I went home before, no one talked of the war
What they knew from tv didn't have a thing to do with me
I went back and re-upped, sure Saigon is corrupt
It felt better to be here driving for the embassy
'Cause here if you can pull a string, a guy like me lives like a king
Just as long as you don't believe anything
Why God, why this face
Why such beauty in this place
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave remembering her, just her
I loved his passion!
Miss Saigon is every good production
How God does she sleep through that song? That's the real question lol
Because in the context of the musical he's not really singing or even speaking aloud. These are just the thoughts in his head, which in musical theater become songs.
@@musicaltheatergeek79 he was being sarcastic
@@musicaltheatergeek79 r/woosh
Hahahahaha. I was being emotional, then I saw your comment. You ruined it all.
@@musicaltheatergeek79 u knew he's being sarcastic rite, but the explanation is helpful thx
Claude-Michel Shonberg is a musical genius.
Handsome actor
The best. Unsurpassed!
Will is THEE best
He is the guy from Nashville tv musical drama but quite old now... But his voice still good...
Ugh... chills at 4:06
He is the best.
So gloriously done
Thank you
.....piano part is like Chopin x 100 -- which is meant in a wonderful way
Thank you
😎😎😎
It was a so beutiful musical i love it I craid so mutch.
*cried
It's as if this song was made for him,
The main thing that bothered me about the 25th Anniversary Miss Saigon was how violent and aggressive the Chris was, like unnecessarily so, i really like Will Chase’s, it’s just the right amount to show his frustration but not too much that he seems like he has anger issues
Magnificent
I can’t find his version in Apple Music ! So frustrating !
So manly.
Why does Saigon never sleep at night?
Why does this girl smell of orange trees?
How can I feel good when nothing's right?
Why is she cool when there is no breeze?
Vietnam
You don't give answers, do you friend?
Just questions that don't ever end!
Why God?
Why today?
I'm all through here, on my way
There's nothing left here that I'll miss
Why send me now a night like this?
Who's the girl in this rusty bed?
Why am I back in a filthy room?
Why is her voice ringing in my head?
Why am I high on her cheap perfume?
Vietnam
Hey look, I mean you no offense
But why does nothing here make sense?
Why God?
Show your hand
Why can't one guy understand?
I've been with girls who knew much more
I've never felt confused before!
Why me?
What's your plan?
I can't help her!
No one can!
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave remembering her!
When I went home before no one talked of the war
What they knew from t.v
Didn't have a thing to do with me
I went back and re-upped
Sure, Saigon is corrupt
It felt better to be here driving for the embassy
'Cos here if you can pull a string
A guy like me lives like a king
Just as long as you don't believe anything!
Why God?
Why this face?
Why such beauty in this place?
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave remembering her!
Just her!
Bravo
Is there any footage of Simon Bowman singing this?
Will Chase isn't Chris. Chris is Will Chase.
The belt buckle is wrong.
where can i buy / download a HD recording of the Manila Performance? Please assist
Yes , Where
I think a copy of the performance is here on youtube.
Found it!
Here is the First act.
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And here's the second act.
ua-cam.com/video/vLA6DACMUt8/v-deo.html
Hope I could've been of help. :)))
I love Will Chase but I have to say I love Alistair Brammer I think had more emotion and I really wanted to fall in love with him! ❤
Why does Saigon never sleep at night?
Why does this girl smell of orange trees?
How can I feel good when nothing's right?
Why is she cool when there is no breeze?
Vietnam
You don't give answers, do you friend?
Just questions that don't ever end
Why God? Why today?
I'm all through here, on my way
There's nothing left here that I'll miss
Why send me now a night like this?
Who is the girl in this rusty bed?
Why am I back in a filthy room?
Why is her voice ringing in my head?
Why am I high on her cheap perfume?
Vietnam
Hey look I mean you no offense
But why does nothing here make sense?
Why God? Show your hand
Why can't one guy understand?
I've been with girls who knew much more
I never felt confused before
Why me? What's your plan?
I can't help her, no one can
I liked my mem'ries as they were
But now I'll leave rememb'ring her
When I went home before
No one talked of the war
What they knew from TV
Didn't have a thing to do with me
I went back and re-upped
Sure Saigon is corrupt
It felt better to be
Here driving for the embassy
'Cause here if you can pull a string
A guy like me lives like a king
Just as long as you don't believe anything
Why God? Why this face?
Why such beauty in this place?
I liked my mem'ries as they were
But now I'll leave rememb'ring her
Just her
thios geht i my mind l my soul and all of my brean... my breaf stoos for the ove in this song
It's Roger!
Is there a full version of this anywhere?
Hi! Did you happened to find it?
WTF this is Billy Hargrove's dad in Stranger Things
yes and i cant believe im not the only one who noticed knowing he only had one scene lol
2020??
So something did happen to chris and kim before this scene??
They had sex.
I mean... how else was Tam ever going to be conceived? 😂 jk
ang guwapo naman....kung ganito naman kaguwapo ang tititig sau haay....nakarating ka na agad sa langit dba...
Why couldn't all the Chris's have their shirts off
00:32 시작
Omg ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ
32 dislikes are either NVA or Vietkong.
Chega a manteiga derrete... 🤫
Sya yng idol ko shettt
christian navarro ako din kuya
Addio fiorito asil!!!!!
No answer from god yet? Help
Do you think this song could be sung by a girl? Cause I really wanna sing it but I'm not a guy :((
Lea Salonga has sung this a couple times, so I’m sure you could do it as well!
How do you even get pecs like this? LOL.