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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the show's most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent [[https://youtu.be/ppCqURHTaXI cover]], especially since the song practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the show's most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's actor Ben Platt's vocal range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent [[https://youtu.be/ppCqURHTaXI cover]], especially since the song practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.
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* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_2tXe_bswQ The Anonymous Ones]]", performed by Alana and co-written by [[Creator/AmandlaStenberg her actor]], is a ballad about being someone who uses a façade to hide their own insecurities. In this case, Alana throws herself into extracurriculars to prevent anyone from discovering she's a StepfordSmiler.

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* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_2tXe_bswQ The Anonymous Ones]]", performed by Alana and co-written by [[Creator/AmandlaStenberg her actor]], is a ballad about being someone who uses using a façade to hide their one's own insecurities. In this case, Alana throws herself into extracurriculars to prevent anyone from discovering she's a StepfordSmiler.
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* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_2tXe_bswQ The Anonymous Ones]]", performed by Alana and co-written by [[Creator/AmandlaStenberg her actor]], is a ballad about being someone who uses a façade to hide their own insecurities. In this case, Alana throws herself into extracurriculars to prevent anyone from discovering she's a StepfordSmiler.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPRcY0k4o "For Forever"]], A song about Evan's fake friendship with Connor. The instrumentation and vocals really add emotional weight to the story Evan is making up, to the point where it almost seems like Evan wishes that his imagined version of his friendship with Connor had been real.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]], from its actors' comedic timing (especially from Will Roland) and vocals to its catchy rock tune. And of course, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). In short, the three performers' energy truly makes the song.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPRcY0k4o "For Forever"]], A a song about Evan's fake friendship with Connor. The instrumentation and vocals really add emotional weight to the story Evan is making up, to the point where it almost seems like Evan wishes that his imagined version of his friendship with Connor had been real.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]], from its actors' comedic timing (especially from Will Roland) and vocals to its catchy rock tune. And of course, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image).tune. In short, the three performers' energy truly makes the song.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent [[https://youtu.be/ppCqURHTaXI cover]], especially since it practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPRcY0k4o "For Forever"]]. A heartwarming song about Evan's fake friendship with Connor.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire song, from its bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to its catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). In short, the three performers' energy truly makes the song.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7h7c_L_Yp4 "If I Could Tell Her"]], with its guitar and awe-inspiring lyrics.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the show's most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent [[https://youtu.be/ppCqURHTaXI cover]], especially since it the song practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPRcY0k4o "For Forever"]]. Forever"]], A heartwarming song about Evan's fake friendship with Connor.
Connor. The instrumentation and vocals really add emotional weight to the story Evan is making up, to the point where it almost seems like Evan wishes that his imagined version of his friendship with Connor had been real.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire song, Me"]], from its bucketloads of humor actors' comedic timing (especially from Will Roland), Roland) and vocals to its catchy rock tune, and finally, tune. And of course, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). In short, the three performers' energy truly makes the song.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7h7c_L_Yp4 "If I Could Tell Her"]], with its guitar and awe-inspiring lyrics.lyrics that let the listener know exactly how Evan feels about Zoe.



* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5B9RWJor4c "Good For You"]]. A good representation of Evan's guilt beginning to bubble to the forefront. These lyrics from Ben Platt, combined with the rock melody, in particular:

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5B9RWJor4c "Good For You"]]. A good representation of Evan's guilt beginning to bubble to the forefront. These lyrics from Ben Platt, sung by Evan, combined with the rock melody, in particular:



Tell me how can I change the story?\\

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Tell me me, how can I change the story?\\



* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKP9UdIcXFk "Words Fail"]], which is one of the saddest songs in this play. A BSODSong by Ben Platt, the combination of his crying and singing sell the grim tone throughout the song, which all builds up to a [[TearJerker/DearEvanHansen tearjerking]] [[DarkReprise reprise]] of "Waving Through a Window".

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKP9UdIcXFk "Words Fail"]], which is one of the saddest songs in this play. the whole show. A BSODSong sung by Ben Platt, Evan, the combination of his crying and singing sell the grim tone throughout the song, which all builds up to a [[TearJerker/DearEvanHansen tearjerking]] [[DarkReprise reprise]] of "Waving Through a Window".
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* "[[https://youtu.be/ad1mEmjA4rI A Little Closer]]", Connor's song in the film sounds absolutely lovely with Colton Ryan's voice, acoustic guitar, and some lyrics that manage to be both heartwarming and heartwrenching at the same time.

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* "[[https://youtu.be/ad1mEmjA4rI A Little Closer]]", Connor's song in the film film, sounds absolutely lovely with Colton Ryan's voice, acoustic guitar, and some lyrics that manage to be both heartwarming and heartwrenching at the same time.

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* "[[https://youtu.be/ad1mEmjA4rI A Little Closer]]", Connor's song in the film sounds absolutely lovely with Colton Ryan's voice, acoustic guitar, and some lyrics that manage to be both heartwarming and heartwrenching at the same time.

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Considering that the composers were the same ones who wrote music for the Academy Award nominated ''Film/LaLaLand'' and ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', this entire page was guaranteed to be made.

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Considering that the composers were the same ones who wrote music for the Academy Award nominated winning ''Film/LaLaLand'' and nominated ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', this entire page was guaranteed to be made.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire song, from its bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to its catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). In short, the three's energy truly make the song.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire song, from its bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to its catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). In short, the three's three performers' energy truly make makes the song.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, from its bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to its catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant energy makes the song.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, song, from its bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to its catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant In short, the three's energy makes truly make the song.
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Considering that the composers were the same ones who wrote music for the Academy Award nominated ''Film/LaLaLand'', this entire page was guaranteed to be made.

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Considering that the composers were the same ones who wrote music for the Academy Award nominated ''Film/LaLaLand'', ''Film/LaLaLand'' and ''Film/TheGreatestShowman'', this entire page was guaranteed to be made.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vD2JBq0ns8 "So Big / So Small"]], where Rachel Bay Jones combines not only the grief that Heidi feels for her husband leaving her, but also the desperation and determination to support her son Evan.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vD2JBq0ns8 "So Big / So Small"]], where Rachel Bay Jones combines not only the grief that Heidi feels for her husband leaving her, but also the desperation and determination to support her son Evan. There's [[{{Tearjerker}} not a dry eye in the house when this one comes on]].
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, from it's bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to it's catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant energy makes the song.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, from it's its bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to it's its catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant energy makes the song.
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* The official webpage for the musical, and its official Twitter account, put together a virtual choir from fans from around the world (31 countries, to be precise). The editing, the harmony, the diversity shown, it's all simply stunning and moving as can be, truly encapsulating the theme of YouAreNotAlone: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFZmT-LRMBM "You Will Be Found"]].
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent cover, especially since it practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent cover, [[https://youtu.be/ppCqURHTaXI cover]], especially since it practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, rom it's bucketloads of humour, especially from Will Roland, to it's catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant energy makes the song.



* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, from it's bucketloads of humor (especially from Will Roland), to it's catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant energy makes the song.



-->All I see is sky, for forever...

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range.
** Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent cover, especially since it practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range.
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range. Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent cover, especially since it practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.



* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSfH2AuhXfw "You Will Be Found"]] gets its message across very quickly: that no matter how alone or broken one feels, there will always be someone to help.
** The two slow violin chords, as well as the sudden rush of strings at the end, should be heard.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSfH2AuhXfw "You Will Be Found"]] gets its message across very quickly: that no matter how alone or broken one feels, there will always be someone to help.
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help. The two slow violin chords, as well as the sudden rush of strings at the end, should be heard.are a highlight.



-->''All I need is some time to think\\

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I gotta find a way to stop it, stop it, just let me out!''

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I gotta find a way to stop it, stop it, just let me out!''out!



-->''All I see is sky, for forever...''

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-->''All -->All I see is sky, for forever...''
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->''All I need is some time to think\\

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->''All -->''All I need is some time to think\\



->''All I see is sky, for forever...''

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->''All -->''All I see is sky, for forever...''
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Considering that the composers were the same ones who wrote music for the Academy Award nominated ''Film/LaLaLand'', this entire page was guaranteed to be made.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnMvo87fQU "Waving Through a Window"]] is the most famous song for a ''reason''. It's simply beautiful, and a great showcase for Evan's actor's vocal range.
** Special mention to Music/OwlCity's excellent cover, especially since it practically sounded like an Owl City song to begin with.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOYAA13Bm9M "Sincerely, Me"]]. The entire thing, rom it's bucketloads of humour, especially from Will Roland, to it's catchy rock tune, and finally, Will Roland, Ben Platt and Mike Faist dancing to its tune (seen in the page image). Conclusively, its exuberant energy makes the song.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkdPRcY0k4o "For Forever"]]. A heartwarming song about Evan's fake friendship with Connor.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7h7c_L_Yp4 "If I Could Tell Her"]], with its guitar and awe-inspiring lyrics.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSfH2AuhXfw "You Will Be Found"]] gets its message across very quickly: that no matter how alone or broken one feels, there will always be someone to help.
** The two slow violin chords, as well as the sudden rush of strings at the end, should be heard.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5B9RWJor4c "Good For You"]]. A good representation of Evan's guilt beginning to bubble to the forefront. These lyrics from Ben Platt, combined with the rock melody, in particular:
->''All I need is some time to think\\
But the boat is about to sink\\
Can't erase what I wrote in ink\\
Tell me how can I change the story?\\
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All the words that I can't take back\\
Like a train comin' off the track\\
As the rails and the bolts all crack\\
I gotta find a way to stop it, stop it, just let me out!''
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKP9UdIcXFk "Words Fail"]], which is one of the saddest songs in this play. A BSODSong by Ben Platt, the combination of his crying and singing sell the grim tone throughout the song, which all builds up to a [[TearJerker/DearEvanHansen tearjerking]] [[DarkReprise reprise]] of "Waving Through a Window".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vD2JBq0ns8 "So Big / So Small"]], where Rachel Bay Jones combines not only the grief that Heidi feels for her husband leaving her, but also the desperation and determination to support her son Evan.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-nKoW1rVu8 "Finale"]], a reprise of "For Forever", containing one last changed line that is a great summation of Evan's CharacterDevelopment:
->''All I see is sky, for forever...''

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