This is actually a really solid performance! Very understated and you feel that resentment and sadness and longing come through.

I need these three to be in a revival of merrily because I'll cry everywhere

I love how jeremy reacts to andy in character

Jeremy's confused face is a mood becuz this is my first time hearing this but I love Andy's different noises

Lol I love how this song actually describes their characters relationship in smash pretty accurately

Owned a difficult song. Loved it!

Jeremy looks so concerned

That was amazing! Thanks for reminding. me what a great song it is.

Jeremy's face through most of this looks either confused or concerned I can't tell but it's hard not to watch him. Which is saying a lot since it's hard to take your eyes off Andy as well.

Wait these two would be fantastic together in Merrily I need it now please

that shirt is definitely a tad too tight, I love it

I can’t believe I haven’t seen this until now! ❤

[K.T., spoken] Now, how do you two work together? [CHARLEY] Oh may I answer that? [K.T., spoken] Please! [CHARLEY, spoken] How do we work together, sure He goes- [Arpeggio on "piano"] And I go- [Mimics typing, the clicking keys sounding in the orchestra] [SUNG] And soon we're humming along- Hmmm-Hmmm-Hmmm And that's called writing a song- Hmmm-Hmmm-Hmmm Then he goes- [Arpeggio on "piano"] And I go- [Mimics typing, the clicking keys sounding in the orchestra] And the phone goes drrrring! And he goes-"Mutter mutter mutter mutter Yes, Jerome Mutter no, Jerome Mutter mutter mutter mutter [To K.T.] -That's his lawyer, Jerome- [Back into "phone"] Mutter mutter mutter mutter mutter do it, Jerome" -Click!- "Sorry, Charley-" [Arpeggio on "piano"] So I go- (keyboard) And he goes- [Arpeggio on "piano"] And I go- [Mimics typing, the clicking keys sounding in the orchestra] And soon we're tapping away- Hmmm-Hmmm-Hmmm Bzzz! [Mimicking an intercom] "Sorry, Charley." Bzzz! It's the secretary- Bzzz! On the intercom- "Yes, Miss Bzzz..." [Nasal, as the Secretary] "It's a messenger..." "Thanks, Miss Bzzz Will you tell him to wait? Will you order the car? Will you call up the bank? Will you wire the coast? Will you-" Drrrrrring! "Sorry, Charley-" "Mutter mutter mutter mutter Sell the stock Mutter buy the rights Mutter mutter mutter Mutter mutter-" Bzzz! "Let me put you on hold..." "Yes, Miss Bzzz..." [Nasal, as the Secretary] "It's the interview...?" "Thanks, Miss Bizz Will you tell him to wait? Will you wire the car? Will you order the coast? Will you send up the bank…?" And the telephones blink And the stocks get sold And the rest of us, he keeps on "hold" And he's into making movies And he's now a corporation Right? And I play at home With my wife and kids And I wait to hear the movie bids And I've got a little sailboat And I'm into meditation Right? He flies off to California I discuss him with my shrink That's the story of the way we work Me and Franklin Shepard, Inc [CHARLEY TO K.T., spoken] You know, I'm surprised at how much I like this I promise to be honest, if you promise to handle the lawsuit [K.T., spoken to FRANK] (laughs nervously) Now, when you do work together, I've been curious, which generally comes first, Frank-the words or the music? [CHARLEY, spoken] Generally, the contract [K.T., spoken to CHARLEY] That sounds like you think making money is a bad thing for an artist [CHARLEY, spoken] Money? Did I say money? (sung) No, I like money a lot- Hmmm-hmmm-hmmm I mean, it's better than not- Hmmm-hmmm-hmmm But when it's- [Grunts like a pig and starts grabbing imaginary money] Money [Grunt, grunt] Money! When you're into- [Snorts, gathering money like a maniac] Money! [Spoken] And you should be- Listen, Frank does the money thing very well, but you know what? There are other people who do it better. And you know what? Frank does the music thing very well. And you know what? No one does it better [Sung] Still the telephones blink And the buzzers buzz And I really don't know what he does But he makes a ton of money And a lot of it for me Right? So I think "Okay!" And I start a play And he somehow knows 'Cause right away It's drrrring! [Into "phone" again, as FRANK] "Hiya, buddy Wanna write a show? Got a great idea We'll own all the rights With a two-week out And a turnaround On the guarantee Plus a gross percent Of the billing clause-" And there I am in California Talkin' deals and turning pink Back in business and I mean just that Back with Franklin Shepard, Inc Very sneaky how it happens Much more sneaky than you think Start with nothing but a song to sing Next you're Franklin Shepard- (spoken) Wait a second, wait. I'm getting in too deep here. See, Frank and I are not that kind of close, not like we used to be. And friendship is like a garden, you have to water it, and tend it, and care about it. And you know what? I miss it, and I want it back. Look- (sung) Nothing permanent has happened Just a temporary kink Friendship's something you don't really lose - Ladies and gentlemen, don't let me lose the greatest composer any lyricist ever had. Phone him, write him, stop him in the street, you'll recognize him. He's the one going through his checkbbok. And tell that man to get back to his piano! Very sneaky how it happens Every day you're on the brink First the prizes, then the interviews... [Looking around, realizing where HE is; in mock astonishment to cover his embarrassment] Oh, my God, I think it's happened! Stop me quick before I sink One more triumph that I can't refuse (spoken) In case you didn't notice, this is my first time on TV. And my last! No, here's the point Whatever happens Then we'll all go have a drink- That's the guy I love, the fella who's Inside "Mutter mutter mutter Mutter quick, Jerome Get the president There's a crazy man On my TV screen..." Inside- Bzzz! Bzzz! Drrring!- Inside Franklin Shepard- Just write him: Care of Any Bank, U.S.A -Inc.!

I would die for a production of Merrily We Roll Along starring these three.

I love this show, and love hearing Andy do this song. Stunning!

This has always been my favorite version by far

This is the best!

this is amazing

brilliant....hot.....everything !!!!!

babies

Wow.

I'm a big fan of JJ & Co. Thanks Benjamin Rauhala.

Stephen was a god.

3:02 😄 Nice touch! I mean, good improv.

I'm somewhat perplexed by the choices in this performances. This song is about this character having a rage-fueled breakdown decades in the making and humiliating the man who used to be his best friend. All the love he once he once had for his friend boils over in an erupting volcano of anger, fueled by betrayal, lost friendship, and destroyed hopes. There are many acting choices that can be made, but by the end, the song is supposed to hurt for the audience. We are supposed to feel Charlie's anger and pain, in a brutal way. I didn't feel any visceral sense of anger or hurt. Andy Mientus is extremely talented, but I have to admit these choices left me very perplexed. Maybe the song doesn't really work out of context.