I love this version, but I just saw the Deaf West revival on broadway with Andy and although it still hold the playfulness its definitely less comical and I enjoyed that more
I’m changing my answer, I’m Andy grabbing the mic and pulling Ben in cheek to cheek. You can literally hear his hand collide with the mic and I laughed my ass off.
Okay so I didn’t even know Ben was in this before and now I’m watching this AND THEYRE BOTH IN IT TOGETHER AT THE SAME TIME AND WTFFFFFF how did I not know this?!????!!
I’ve watched this clip a few times and never realised it was Ben. Watched Newsies on TV this morning and now I’m on a UA-cam musical binge and just realised 😮😍 😮
i showed this to my friend at a sleepover at like 3am when we were both going a little bit crazy, and the morning after, when my sister asked her what her favorite scene in newsies was she said, “the one where draco malfoy seduces davey and then they make out and shit” and she just went back to eating her cereal. my sister actually almost pissed herself.
Sometimes the laughing is great like at "mmm, i know" and "and so you should", but like when it's not a joke, i think it's supposed to be more serious, because this was actually controversial during that time and it was scary what could happen to you. not only that but, like, it really isn't funny sometimes
It was definitely written to be a comic relief scene, and I really wish it weren't. Yes, the show really needs some comic relief at this point in it, but the jokes can just be how extra Hänschen is, rather than being also about them getting together. The "so you should" line absolutely should be serious, because yes, he should. And also Word of Your Body was originally written just as a Hänschen/Ernst song before it was made for Wendla and Melchior as well, so like, they really could have done better. Having it be a reprise makes it less impactful and it just doesn't reflect both relationships.
Watched with with no knowlage of the show but all the love for Ben Fankhauser. Can someone explain the lyrics? All this talk of wounds and bruises. Is that like a kink thing?
Jamie_Jewel yeah Hänschen would be into it but I don't think that Ernst would. I mean it's still 19 th century Germany. 😉 and from what I learned in school about that time period. The weirdest shit happened
I think it was a directors choice rather than the actors choice as it seems the done thing that this scene is always directed as the 'comic relief'... I've only seen two versions where it's done seriously - which is a shame because I think this scene is really beautiful and the comedy kind of masks the beauty of it.
TheAshumms I guess so, but it still sucks. Tbh I'm blaming Sater for the out of nowhere, ridiculous "As you should" line. I think the best interpretation is that Hanschen is trying to protect Ernst - giving him advice and stuff, not just being a dick - and of course that they really do love each other, but to have a fair portrayl of them you would definitely have to remove "as you should". Maybe have "And I love you! As we should." instead?
Maddie Barraclough the "as you should" line works perfectly in the Deaf West revival of SA, because they actually made the scene affectionate so it just sounds a bit arrogant of Hanchsen, which is well within his character. so I'd say it's definitely because of directing and interpretation, and to me the DWSA revival surpasses even the original production.
Maddie Barraclough the "as you should" line works perfectly in the Deaf West revival of SA, because they actually made the scene affectionate so it just sounds a bit arrogant of Hanschen, which is well within his character. so I'd say it's definitely because of directing and interpretation, and to me the DWSA revival surpasses even the original production.
no?? it’s not because it’s two guys, it’s because hanschen is a fukcing douche?? and it’s hilarious?? because he’s trying way too hard and when people try too hard it’s pathetic and when something is pathetic is funny??
I don't remember this scene in Newsies ',:)
Ben: "[...] I thought perhaps we'd only talk..."
Andy: "Ernest, I'm sorry.."
Ben, suddenly forceful: " *NO* "
Ben/Ernst: *PULLS HÄNSCHEN/ANDY CLOSER TO HIM* " *NO* "
oh my god I love that part
wow who would've thought we would see Davey and Marius making out on stage together
Ikr
HAHHAHAH
the poor ernst's head is spinning
(please tell me someone got the joke im begging y'all)
OMG I LOVE THAT
Yes
NOOO I JUST COMMENTED A JOKE LIKE THAT
When he sucks on his finger omg...
I wish it weren't treated so much as a joke though.
in the deaf west version its definitely a whole lot less comedic and more romantic. i like that version better
I can’t find the finger part! Where is it lol
Juuulia i think it's near 1:54
He does the exact same thing in the Deaf West production, but there it's more of a piece with the ASL.
I just saw the deaf west revival, and the lack of hand movements (ASL or otherwise) is disturbing me...
Ikr, and the costumes though. Dfsa is easy more accurate about them ;)
yeah i prefer dwsa's hanschen and ernst dynamics
I love this version, but I just saw the Deaf West revival on broadway with Andy and although it still hold the playfulness its definitely less comical and I enjoyed that more
I totally agree! Josh Castille (the physical actor of Ernst) and Andy Mientus had way more chemistry. The ASL really added that new level of intimacy.
Also the way he slides over the piano to move closer in the Deaf West revival is way smoother than this 😂
What musical is this sorry not familiar?
@@leif1075 the original Spring Awakening tour :-)
Tag yourself: Im the amount of hair gel in Ben’s hair
I'm when Hänschen put his finger in his mouth and everybody laughed
Edit: Spelling
im the part of the audience who isn’t laughing reALLY LOUdly like please S T O P laughing at serious scenes
im ernst pulling hanschen closer and yelling NO
Madeleine Bradford I’m the microphone.
I’m changing my answer, I’m Andy grabbing the mic and pulling Ben in cheek to cheek. You can literally hear his hand collide with the mic and I laughed my ass off.
ben's hair is so shiny i thought he had 2 hairlines for a sec
SAME
I only found out from this comment 😭 💀 😂!
This is the first time I'm actually seeing the non ASL version and I never got how this could be comedic relief but now hOLY COW
Same
let's just pretend that this is a very blond jack kelly
I LOVE YOUUU
Omg dreams have come true
Okay so I didn’t even know Ben was in this before and now I’m watching this AND THEYRE BOTH IN IT TOGETHER AT THE SAME TIME AND WTFFFFFF how did I not know this?!????!!
I’ve watched this clip a few times and never realised it was Ben. Watched Newsies on TV this morning and now I’m on a UA-cam musical binge and just realised 😮😍 😮
I'm laughing so hard at how casually he pulled that mic out of his clothes xD (2:11)
Andy's Hanschen voice is the best thing ever 😂 He's so amazing also Ben is the sweetest most precious angel ever ♡♡
I k r ! !
YESYEHDYEW
ok I'm literally dying
Newsies had a great run on Broadway 😂😂
ANDY AND BEN MY CHILDRENNNN
K Corona is this Andy Mietus?
LostInTheMelody 3578 Yep 😊
i love newsies
aSHSISNJSJDJD THAT'S WHAT I SAID TO MY FRIEND
i showed this to my friend at a sleepover at like 3am when we were both going a little bit crazy, and the morning after, when my sister asked her what her favorite scene in newsies was she said, “the one where draco malfoy seduces davey and then they make out and shit” and she just went back to eating her cereal. my sister actually almost pissed herself.
Oh my god.
*I* almost pissed myself. No joke.
Oh my God I can't stop laughing
i saw this comment a month ago and it pops into my head at random times and it's terrifying i love it
lmao fucking “draco malfoy”
i'm the microphone
+sporty spice im the shitty beige tree motif that they put on the floor for some reason
I'm Hanschen's bleach blonde hair
I'm the "skim off the cream" hand motion Hanschen does
I am the awkward glance that Ernst gives Hanschen during the line "I'm gonna bruise you."
i'm ben's hairline
Ben is so sweet.
MusicalFanatic04 you can make ben references with meeeeee
I relate on so many levels.
I find this funny because I think anyone can relate to this not just gay teens
He’s so fucking innocent I can’t even anymore
i love this version but hate the fact that everyone laughs
It's written as comic relief at the same time it holds a powerful purpose in the show
Sometimes the laughing is great like at "mmm, i know" and "and so you should", but like when it's not a joke, i think it's supposed to be more serious, because this was actually controversial during that time and it was scary what could happen to you. not only that but, like, it really isn't funny sometimes
It was definitely written to be a comic relief scene, and I really wish it weren't. Yes, the show really needs some comic relief at this point in it, but the jokes can just be how extra Hänschen is, rather than being also about them getting together. The "so you should" line absolutely should be serious, because yes, he should. And also Word of Your Body was originally written just as a Hänschen/Ernst song before it was made for Wendla and Melchior as well, so like, they really could have done better. Having it be a reprise makes it less impactful and it just doesn't reflect both relationships.
@@asterismos5451 thats why DWSA version is superior whoops. Thank you Michael arden
I love how you can see the bulge of the microphone in Andy's jacket lmao
My two favorite humans were in Spring Awakening!!!!! Yeeeeesssssssssss!
Hanschen is literally the 19th century German version of a stereotypical gay guy
Carrie Gobreski isn’t hanschen bi tho
Andy and Ben OMIGOD MY LIFE MADE
What is Davey and Kyle doing?!?!
I personally love Andy mientus but one of the reasons is bc also in the dwsa he says oh like oëhhhh and I’m here for it
SOMEONE NEEDS TO STOP ME FROM WATCHING THIS
SAME
watching this has only set in stone that the dwsa version of this was wayyyy better. it’s so empty without sign, and played off as a joke.
when I first heard hanschen, I thought "david bowie????"
Watched with with no knowlage of the show but all the love for Ben Fankhauser. Can someone explain the lyrics? All this talk of wounds and bruises. Is that like a kink thing?
Jamie_Jewel please no, it's not a kink thing more like an Metaphor, that it can hurt to love
Fräulein Lynn OH okay! Sorry 😅
Jamie_Jewel yeah, it never occurred to me that I could've been taken that way 😂😂😅
Fräulein Lynn Like I said I never saw the show but Hanschen seems like a very sexual person xD I think he'd be into it
Jamie_Jewel yeah Hänschen would be into it but I don't think that Ernst would. I mean it's still 19 th century Germany. 😉 and from what I learned in school about that time period. The weirdest shit happened
Me not knowing if I want to be Ben or Andy in that moment
gorgeous boys
The poor guys straight is spinning
Guys Andy Mientus gets to make out with Ben onstage!
Guys Ben Fankhauser gets to make out with Andy onstage!
Wowzers Ben Fank is dank.
ben frankhauser as Ernst??? Ernst not being a little guy feels so weird...
These two are amazing, but I'm still not happy with how they play it off as funny
YES
I think it was a directors choice rather than the actors choice as it seems the done thing that this scene is always directed as the 'comic relief'... I've only seen two versions where it's done seriously - which is a shame because I think this scene is really beautiful and the comedy kind of masks the beauty of it.
TheAshumms I guess so, but it still sucks. Tbh I'm blaming Sater for the out of nowhere, ridiculous "As you should" line. I think the best interpretation is that Hanschen is trying to protect Ernst - giving him advice and stuff, not just being a dick - and of course that they really do love each other, but to have a fair portrayl of them you would definitely have to remove "as you should". Maybe have "And I love you! As we should." instead?
Maddie Barraclough the "as you should" line works perfectly in the Deaf West revival of SA, because they actually made the scene affectionate so it just sounds a bit arrogant of Hanchsen, which is well within his character. so I'd say it's definitely because of directing and interpretation, and to me the DWSA revival surpasses even the original production.
Maddie Barraclough the "as you should" line works perfectly in the Deaf West revival of SA, because they actually made the scene affectionate so it just sounds a bit arrogant of Hanschen, which is well within his character. so I'd say it's definitely because of directing and interpretation, and to me the DWSA revival surpasses even the original production.
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*panicked screaming* WHERES THE FUCKING REBLOG BUTTON AAAAAA
my two precious boys.
i legit screamed omg its so gay and i love it now my mom's asking me what happened help
ok am i the only one that likesandy as hanschen better tha johnny b wight? i just enjoy what he dpes with th character more
That was beautiful
3:54
Honestly
I like begger type bottems
WHY DOES BEN LEGIT LOOK LIKE TWAIMZ
Leona Abrera LMAO
damnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Zanna Nguyen OH NO I FOUND YOU ZANNA-
Zanna Nguyen NOT THAT THATS A BAD THING-
Zanna Nguyen we keep finding eachother on spring awakening things lmao
Zanna Nguyen YEET SKEET
I’m not crying you’re crying what?!?!??
This is the best version
When and where was this performance?
Alex S. I don't know when but I think it's in Chicago
zuleika camposano - thank you!
Alex S. Sometime in 2009 that's all I know
SpaceAnt 07 thank you
i love ben as ernst but its too comedic ...
It sucks that the audience laughs... Just because it's gay instead of a guy and a girl
Freckled Goddess I laughed bc of Andy's ridiculous Hanschen voice
no?? it’s not because it’s two guys, it’s because hanschen is a fukcing douche?? and it’s hilarious?? because he’s trying way too hard and when people try too hard it’s pathetic and when something is pathetic is funny??
It’s not because they’re guys, sure it accounts for some of the jokes but it’s mainly to lighten the mood due to all the terrible things that happen