DEH November 19 The Day Has Come! — Page 2

My friend got a single ticket for today's performance, and woke up incredibly sick. She almost passed out trying to get up and go to this, but she just gave up. She offered me her ticket if I bring "supplies" for her terrible cold/flu so it seems like a fair exchange. I'm just hanging out at Becco waiting for the show. I'm so happy for Ben, and all he accomplished with this role. I am also very, very happy he will get a huge break from people coming up to him and weighing him down with their stories. The People magazine article was upsetting, and I think when he's back in LA, a lot less people will just randomly come up to him and do that. I always admired Mike, and his ability to tell people no and make people aware that they are not grief counselors.

I think the day Lin, Pippa, and Leslie left was far more powerful. To lose three central, incredible original cast members in one day was a big, big event. Hamilton has been the biggest show in the world for almost 3 years.

I hope everyone has an amazing time today, and the cast can get through it. Since they are incredible professionals, pretty sure they can pull it off! Have a wonderful time everyone, no cell phones please!

Updated On: 11/19/17 at 01:52 PM

IlanaKeller said: "Social media roundup of tributes if anyone's interested. Folks like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban and Hillary Clinton weigh in.



http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/theater/2017/11/19/ben-platt-leaves-dear-evan-hansen/878765001/



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Glad that Erivo found a way to make it about her

It does read very "I know what you are going through because I went through it first, remember that everybody?"

I’m still not a fan of Cynthia, but that was really sweet. I just hope ben doesn’t get what Cynthia has psicswiws aka: post show I can say whatever I want syndrom. Edit: perhaps I should be more specific. I can say whatever I want towards broadway shows who aren’t racist in the slightest syndrome.

Updated On: 11/19/17 at 03:40 PM

StefanieBway said: "northlandfan said: "For those of you going today and happen to pass by the merch table please let me know what autographed items they have for sale ( for bcefa fundraising)and their prices.
Please let me know if they have started to sell the new hardcover book and the new vinyl with the unreleased song on it at the theater.
As well if anyone can please tell me if they are still selling the white beach blanket with the show name and step into the sun lettering on it and at what cost. Thank you!"

They definitely have the towels still, I saw them there last night but didn’t catch the price. I did. Hear from another thread (cancellation thread) that last nights performance may have been the last for the BCEFA autographed items...

hope that helps!

he was AMAZING last night!"



Towels were still being sold last night and the price was $40 (I may have bought one lol).

Ben did say last night that he was keeping his cast from tonight’s performance as a memento, so if any auction does occur, that will not be offered. Last night Evan’s cast ended up auctioned for a cool $35,000.

Apparently the stagedoor line is all the way to 8th avenue

Call_me_jorge said: "ethan231h said: "Is it not intermission yet????"

I know!! I’ve been like stalking all the Instagrams of the cast and there’s not one peep. I did read someone said the entire audience lost their shïtat the end."

explain

TheSassySam said: "Has there ever been a final performance (pre-social media) with as muchhype as this one?



The Producers in 2002 had quite the same coverage when Lane and Broderick left.

What a magical, emotional, stunning performance by the entire cast. We all made it though.

Recording of bows and Ben's curtain calls

https://www.pscp.tv/BrigidNYC/1zqJVMpdXqMGB?t=2

Mr. Platt addressed fans outside the Music Box, video from Twitter here:



http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/theater/2017/11/19/ben-platt-leaves-dear-evan-hansen/878765001/

ethan231h said: "Margo319 said: "What a magical, emotional, stunning performance by the entire cast. We all made it though."

Any standing O's? anything special besides the many encores of the curtain call?"

There was a standing O at the start of the show, during which Ben tried (and failed) to hold back tears.