What Is It About Brian D'Arcy James

My current obsession. I discovered this version when Stephanie J Block referenced it before covering the song in Broadway Backwards earlier this year, and fell in love pretty much instantly. I don't think anyone will ever match Brian's intensity in this song. Anyway, I found it in my library today and have been listening to the album in a loop, highly recommend it to everyone. What memories do you have of seeing the original production starring Brian, Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, and Julia Murney(!)?



https://youtu.be/F3Wrtlrl2kM

He's wonderful. He has such an effortless voice. I am a singer, and I frequently find myself wanting to emulate him, only to drastically come up short. I always listen to him sing and think "hey, I could sing that song!" only to try, and think "Jesus, that was a lot harder than I thought it would be." He has excellent technique, and I think what makes him stand-out is that he's a tenor, but has the rich timbre of a baritone.

I feel very fortunate to have seen him in Hamilton during previews at the Public. I suppose now that he's doing the role again, it's not as much of a significant claim, but I'll always associate him with that role more than Jonathan Groff.

He's a criminally underused talent. He's got the kind of voice and acting chops that should have him headlining a show pretty much every season

His Dan in next to normal was unbelievable. I enjoyed Bobby Spencer, but Brian D'Arcy James took it to a whole other level. His intensity paired with a deep caring for Diana was unmatched by anyone I've seen play that role. His breakdown scene in that show was agonizing because you really felt for Dan. Had he opened the show on Broadway instead of making the unfortunate decision to do Shrek, he easily would have won the Tony over the children that year.

Updated On: 9/19/17 at 09:28 PM

Valentina. You're welcome.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJgVpY1UvX8

Untraditionally sexy dad type

Ooodles of talent

Seeming personality to match.



What's not to love?

Updated On: 9/19/17 at 06:41 AM

He is wonderful in everything!