the fact that Ben sounds 10x better live is just incredible. his talent is just- IMMACULATE

the way he sounds even better and healthier than he ever did on his broadway performances....he's such an astonishing singer

I love that he’s probably sung this 1000 times and he still puts SO much emotion into it, like it’s the first time. He’s incredible

I’m sorry but I think that’s one of the best live male vocal performances I’ve seen. Strong, emotive, powerful, not flat, not pitchy, incredible dynamics.

the control ben has over his voice is literally insane

IDGAF what anyone thinks about the film or his casting, this guy can SING. That's one of the most impressive live vocal performances I've ever seen. Flawless.

No one will ever do Evan like Ben Platt did. His voice is truly one of a kind

You're an absolute star.... standing there watching on stage took me to another world. inspiring... this is just the beginning...

a man like that don't need autotune.. also shows in the muscial... you can hear he is in the room he is singing in, and i admire that sooooo much

The fact that he managed to properly sing Alana's and Jared's part despite a huge octave/tone difference just shows how talented Ben is when it comes to his vocal skills and transitions

Ben literally can get me through my worst times and bring me right back to happiness just by opening his mouth….HES a literal angel

He just IS Evan Hansen, there’s no one who has done it like him. The talent, the emotion. He is just incredible.

Despite his age now, I don't think anyone can play Evan Hansen better than him. He's perfect for the role, I'm happy he's reprising his role just for the movie 👍

How... How can one man have SO MANY different iterations of the same song and each one differs in delivery, emotion and artistic choices and YET none are any less perfect. This is sheer performative brilliance. EGOT EGOT EGOT

This has to be the best live male vocal I've ever heard. Incredible!

Ben Platt will always be Evan Hansen. He tells the story so well and this role is absolutely perfect for him. This song is beautiful and his voice is out of this world. I am beyond thrilled for him!!

The song "You Will Be Found" will always be such a beautiful anthem for anyone who's going through a dark time.

How do people not like him? He's amazing. His singing and everything. Hes also an amazing person. There's one quote I always keep with that he said in his Tony speech, "don't try to like anybody but yourself because the things that make you strange are the things that make you powerful"

I've never heard Ben sing Alana, Jared and Zoe's parts before. My only possible reaction: 😮 DAMN!!!

He truly made this his own performance and did not hold back. This wasn’t Evan, this was Ben. If he wasn’t playing Evan in the movie I wouldn’t watch it, regardless of the age gap. There have been many similar and worse age gaps in other shows. Kaitlyn is literally like 3 years younger than him and they guy who played Jared is the same age so I don’t see how there’s such a problem with only him, whether his dad produced it or not.

1:49 thats next level talent. Having to do the key change with a vocal lead in before the band changes keys is freaking tough.

Ben Platt STILL GOT IT ! He's truly a gem; I know he has taken a lot of heat for starring as Evan as a 27 year old, but damn no one emotes like he does.

I can’t believe people are mad about Ben’s age for the casting of the Dear Evan Hansen movie. Theatre and Movie are two different things. But, Ben’s portrayal as Evan, will always have a special place in my heart. He does an amazing job for acting and singing. No matter what, Ben will always be the most amazing Evan. 💙

I’m obsessed with Ben Platt's voice and I can’t believe this could be live because it is so perfect. I finally found him singing in a subway station that is absolutely a live version. Yeah, turns out…he’s that good.

for everyone who doesn’t know: Ben Platt just released his second studio album of his own personal non-broadway music!!! it’s called Reverie and it’s available on all streaming platforms and it’s phenomenal!

I love every time his voice cracks! So fragile but so strong and passionate.

And this is why they didn't recast. Nobody plays or sings Evan better than Ben Platt.

Ben Platt is a brilliant person. His voice just transports a person-so much emotion and thought

I’ve never heard him sing the second part (there’s a place where we don’t have to feel unknown…) and my God it sounds amazing

I keep coming back to this, this is one of the best live vocal performances I’ve ever watched, just love this!

He makes it look SO effortless. His voice is like liquid... it is all so so beautiful. What a gift. His breath control as well... pure class.

I really hope he knows how many people he saved/saves with his voice. There’s only a few things that can hit right and his voice is just astounding. It’s out of this world and he’s got such an uplifting message with every song he sings

I’ve often felt “alone”. It’s a struggle dealing with mental illness when people don’t fully understand. They tell you to feel better, buck up etc. This song speaks to me deeply, as I’m sure it does to many of my brethren. Reach out to those you haven’t seen in awhile, or have become scarce, or just don’t seem themselves. It may save a life. To those of the afflicted like myself, keep walking forward and dont be afraid to ask for help.

I’m glad they’re using him for the movie, nobody could play Evan as well as he can,

What would life be without Ben Platt. He's a star, so humble and passionate about what he does. I love his acting too.

I have never been so moved by someone’s voice until now. Ben Platt is truly talented and you can feel the raw emotion he puts into this song. This song makes me feel like I am not alone and that people can relate to me, even though it feels like things may be at their worse.

Now, imagine Ben Platt and Jeremy Jordan singing a duet to this song. I´d die and come back to life with their voices

He has the most incredible voice I have ever heard.. someone who can sing so amazingly LIVE??? He’s 26! There have been waaay older ppl that have played high schoolers! Ever watched “Glee”? Cory Monteith was 31… but Ben playing Evan pisses you off? Ben brought Evan to LIFE. If anyone else played Evan I wouldn’t watch.

This is genuinely one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. The control he has over his voice 😩✋🏻

When he sang Zoe Murphy's part at 3:25 and hitting THAT high note... I felt CHILLS. I love you, Ben. This is an absolutely beautiful and amazing performance!

Ben Platt proves that he can sing the song alone. Even the girl parts of the song he made it sound beautiful. Love you Ben ❤️ excited for the movie.

His voice literally gives my whole body goosebumps 🥺🥺🥺

I wish people would stop talking about his age. Like we get it; he doesn’t look like a senior. Just don’t watch the movie. Everyone instead should be talking about his amazing acting and outstanding voice. I’ve made my point.

This is the best I’ve ever heard from him. Those riffs are so smooth, and his upper range sounds effortless

Nothing less than brilliant. Utter perfection. I have to say that Ben Platt is a recent discovery for me and I can't get enough of his talent. What a gem of a performer. ❤

That run at 3:46 sent chills down my spine. I was pretty much jumping up and down the whole performance. This was a literally perfect. Masterclass on how to sing live. That was impeccable👏👏❤️🔥🔥

i cannot wait to see dear evan hansen although i know i will get super emotional as the topic hits very close to home. i deal with depression, anxiety, loneliness and suicidal thoughts and i have been on a very very bumpy mental health journey and still am. i feel like this movie is needed by many. i'm just so happy to see mental health getting more recognition even if it is just through a movie. ❤️ and this song breaks my heart in the best way possible.

He doesn't get the credit he deserves. His live performances are even better

I don't care how old he is, his acting is outstanding and a lovely voice to go with it. Ben Platt has always been one of those actors and voices that always, how do I put this, makes me cry? I don't know but I could always feel and hear the emotion in his voice.

You'll hear the difference in his technique when he's singing for Broadway and when he's singing for the movie. I personally prefer the Broadway ver. but this is just as amazing. I MISSED HIM.

I'm weeping. He sings with such emotion, and this song is so beautiful. Ben Platt is incredible in any format, but he just hits different when you see him performing live.

i refuse to believe this was live. he's perfect

Gosh his voice is so clear it’s unbelievable…truly one of a kind

I went and saw him on tour for his album Reverie and honestly was one of the most beautiful performances I have ever witnessed. His voice is perfect and he shared stuff about the songs and it was beautiful. I had the chills for at least half of the performance. It was concert I was ridiculously loud at just because I wanted to hear his voice. I love Ben Platt and his music, it has gotten me through some of my worst depression spirals. His song "Dark Times" will always be my go to when I'm not myself some days.

Is there ever a time I don't hear him perform this song and not cry? No... I don't think so. Ben Platt you are a GIFT to this world.

I can't stop hearing "I GOT ALL I NEED WHEN I GOT YOU AND I WHEN I LOOK AROUND ME I SEE A SWEET LIFE, I'M STUCK IN THE DARK BUT YOU'RE MY FLASHLIGHT"

Ben Platt is one of THE most talented performers I’ve ever heard!!!

The Ensemble, song - perfect. Ben Platt- divine. No Tony winner deserved it more. Best musical ever. Ben- you are a force of talent. LOVE THIS 💜 Cannot wait for the movie.

Man... the range, the unique vibrato, the emotion... what a great rendition!!! Congrats, Ben Platt!!! I just can't wait to see the movie!

Stunning live performance- my jaw’s sore from smiling too wide. That deserves a Rhodium buzzer!

This is one of my absolute favourite songs in this world, and this was literally the most outstanding performance of "You'll be found" I've ever seen! I wish you and your team the most possible success with your film!

This is BY FAR his BEST PERFORMANCE HE’S EVER DONE, So smooth and emotional and POWERFUL. Goodness me Ben Platt, that’s a true talent 😭😭😭👏👏👏

No matter how many times this hits my home page, still watch it again. As live performances go, this is absolutely one of the best I've ever heard, on a talent show or otherwise, Ben Platt absolutely bloody KILLS it here. Phenomenal talent!

Who else remembers watching Ben Platt sing in “Pitch Perfect”? Such an amazing singer, actor, and role model! 👏🏻❤️

Ben is one of my favourite performers ever and that shows why. He is just so wholesome, talented and humble. An all over beautiful human. What a blessing he is!

I keep coming back to this, because I can't shake the feeling that this performance is special. We've seen Ben sing this as a kid, timid, where the words are hopeful but unsure. This Ben is older, more confident, and he's singing with more conviction, no longer hoping, but knowing that you WILL be found.

This song saved my life. Dear Evan Hansen came out during a really dark time in my life and it couldn’t have been more perfect timing.

Ben simply justified the choice they made with him as Evan. Criticism doesn't affect him at all. Hero.

I can listen to him sing forever. He is the most talented lyricist and vocalist of his time.

im sure this is his best performance so far. i've watched plenty of dear evan hansen songs on youtube. i feel like this one is the best

He sounds so clean and so healthy and out of all the Evans there’s been, he’ll be the most phenomenal one

This was an absolutely masterful performance. Just gold.

This performance really moved me with the way he tells the story of the song. That was phenomenal! No need for fancy vocal acrobatics, just open your mouth and sing it man.

ok but that run at 2:12 on “running” is smooth like BUTTER and i’m not OKAY AFTER THAT

He has the purest soul ever, the most angelic voice. Literally not fair

This is unreal, what a performance! He is ridiculously talented

His voice is so soothing!!!! I LOVE HIMMMMM!!!He is so underrated

This is literally, 100%, absolutely, impeccable and outstanding. A perfect performance and never ceases to make me cry.

the fact that he’s in a forest and letters scattered at his feet at the start. nice touch 👌🏽

Jesus it’s crazy people can sing like this. Flawless.

Who else is watching in 2024☝️

That was one of the most incredible and moving live performances I've ever witnessed

Have you ever felt like nobody was there? Have you ever felt forgotten in the middle of nowhere? Have you ever felt like you could disappear? Like you could fall, and no one would hear? Well, let that lonely feeling wash away Maybe there's a reason to believe you'll be okay 'Cause when you don't feel strong enough to stand You can reach, reach out your hand And oh, someone will coming running And I know, they'll take you home Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you And when you're broken on the ground You will be found So let the sun come streaming in 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again Lift your head and look around You will be found You will be found You will be found You will be found You will be found There's a place where we don't have to feel unknown (Oh my god, everybody needs to see this) And every time that you call out You're a little less alone (I can't stop watching this video, seventeen years old) If you only say the word (Take five minutes, this will make your day) From across the silence your voice is heard Share it with the people you love (Repost, the world needs to hear this) (A beautiful tribute, favourite!) (I know someone who really needed to hear this today) (So thank you Evan Hansen for doing what you're doing) (I never met you Connor, but coming on here, reading everyone's posts) (It's so easy to feel alone, but Evan is exactly right-we're not alone, none of us) (We're not alone, none of us! None of us!) (None of us are alone) (Like, forward) Even when the dark comes crashing through When you need a friend to carry you When you're broken on the ground You will be found So let the sun come streaming in 'Cause you'll reach up and you'll rise again If you only look around You will be found (You will be found) You will be found (You will be found) You will be found Out of the shadows The morning is breaking And all is new, all is new It's filling up the empty And suddenly I see that All is new, all is new You are not alone You are not alone You are not alone You are not alone You are not alone (You are not alone) You are not alone (You are not alone) You are not You are not alone (You are not alone)

He’s such an amazing singer! He’s one of the best live singers I’ve ever heard

look at simon enjoying musical theater! thats character development there lol

I love him when he sang it in the musical play... But his rendition here in AGT is way better and very heart felt. Love, love LOVE it! BEN PLATT WILL ALWAYS BE EVAN HANSEN

I get chills everytime I hear Ben Platt sing; the control and perfection is unbearably good.

I was blessed to see Dear Evan Hansen on broadway in the second row. My sister and I went to the show not really knowing what it was about. “You Will Be Found” closes out the first act and I remember her and I were just sitting there shaking when the song was done. It was like we both had an out of body experience we were so moved. It’s amazing what vulnerable live theater can do. Everyone criticizing Ben for being too old to play Evan....remember he won a Tony for his impeccable work in this show. I think he is going to hit it out of the park and I am so excited that the world can hopefully feel what I felt that day. I can’t wait for the release! ❤️

No words. This gave me chills. Absolutely breathtaking.

A divine voice , truly magical .

He has the most beautiful, velvety voice. I have goosebumps. His range and control is amazing

this song never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

arguably his best live performance. absolutely stunning.

OMG, I swear I just discovered this song around 15 hours ago and has been playing this on loop until I slept. I woke up and find this on youtube.

Why do I tear up everytime I listen to this? Especially on the bridge 🥺🥺🥺

My favourite singer, what a voice, such emotion, flawless performance.

I feel like Ben is still a bit of an unknown talent especially relative to his incredible vocal and acting abilities. With DEH hitting theaters, I'd be surprised if he doesn't become a megastar in these next couple of months.

I never thought Lil Dicky's voice was this amazing. I got goosebumps from the start he opened his mouth to the end

I just saw Dear Evan Hansen the movie yesterday with my brother and mom, it touched very close to home because I deal with social anxiety, regular anxiety and sometimes suicidal thoughts.. I often feel like I'm alone and have to hide things, and I wish I could tell people but when I try I start to tear up, but I found it easier to write and then give a note to a parent or guardian. Dear Evan Hansen has made me feel not as much alone, my family just doesn't see that I need help, but I don't blame them because I don't really shoe. Im often very happy and joyful but on the inside I sometimes just feel like disappearing. I often try to help my friends with their mental state, but I don't help mine, lots and lots of people feel like this and people really should know that they aren't alone. This movie makes me able to find something that I can really relate to. Its an awesome movie and I really think this will help some people!

at 1:03... that intentional loud inhale really puts extra "heavy" emotion on the phrase. I LOVE IT!