Drop your Hogwarts House below! Let's see what this channel is made of haha

@trezalkapeliskova2121

3 жыл бұрын

Fellow Ravenclaw

@kiraalldredge48

3 жыл бұрын

Hard Slytherin as a teenager, but I've grown to be little more Ravenclaw now that I'm in my 20s.

@krisirisart

3 жыл бұрын

Hufflepuff!!

@kitsunechibiko

3 жыл бұрын

Hufferin! Represent! Lol, I identify as a Hufflepuff, although Pottermore put me in Slytherin for years.

@hollyfindlay4904

3 жыл бұрын

Ravenclaw :)

I don't care what anyone says or thinks: Quirrellmort will always and forever be my Harry Potter OTP.

@horrorhistory7342

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@Friendlyspectre

3 жыл бұрын

Saaame

@JesusOfPaign

2 жыл бұрын

I ship them so much more than any other couple in AVPM. It’s so perfect 😂

@billolson8766

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been wondering, what does OTP stand for?

@Ozloz

Жыл бұрын

@@billolson8766 One true pairing!

“What’s up with all these guys getting the girls they don’t deserve?” Well, there will always be guys like Potter.

@linggao2602

2 жыл бұрын

Oh when Barbara hasn’t watched the sequel and didn’t get the reference…

@rkah6187

5 ай бұрын

@@linggao2602 But we did, and I *find* that really amusing.

That moment when Voldemort jumps out of the cauldron, his tap shoes click against the stage, and everyone in the theater instantly just *knows* what's coming? Honestly one of the most iconic and suspenseful moments in musical theater history.

"I wish the audio was better" *StarKid Homecoming has entered the chat*

@ellak8349

3 жыл бұрын

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

@kumi2198

3 жыл бұрын

*daren’s microphone has left the chat*

@ADragonAmongRoses

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen Homecoming yet. Do they bring it up?

@Jupiterninja95

3 жыл бұрын

@@ADragonAmongRoses no it's just all much higher quality audio and video wise, also they got a motherfucking THIRTEEN PIECE ORCHESTRA so it all sounds amazing!

@ADragonAmongRoses

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jupiterninja95 Fabulous!

AVPM is based around books 1, 4, 6, 7 AVPS is based around books 3 and 5 AVPSY is mainly based around book 2

@dixiecripps7792

3 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was more like this: AVPM: 1, 4, 7 (quirrel, triwizard tournament and defeating Voldemort) AVPS: 1, 3, 5 (harry learns about being famous, quidditch, time travel, Sirius, and umbridge) AVPSY: 2, 6, 7 (chamber of secrets, Lockhart, flashbacks involving voldemort's backstory, Harry growing up)

@rockysandman5489

2 жыл бұрын

@@dixiecripps7792 AVPM also has a bit from 2 the beginning of it (the return to Hogwarts with the introduction of Ginny and Draco's reaction to Ginny, as well as the fact it's set in year 2), it also has a bit from 5 (Media reports on Harry alleging that Voldemort's back, Fudge refuses to believe). It is possible to see also a parallel with 1 and AVPSY, that in both of which Voldemort is after a stone that will resurrect him. In AVPSY it's the Ressurection Stone, in 1 it's the Philosopher's Stone.

@Barbara 2.0 Fun Facts Time! 1. This and "A Very Potter Sequel" were performed at the University of Michigan while they were still taking Theater Classes. Also, AVPM was never meant for World Consumption. They didn't realize that by putting it on KZread, literally, everyone would watch it. As this was during the early days of KZread, they didn't realize there was a "Private Listing" option so they just put it up on their channel and the rest, as they say, is history. 2. Darren Criss wrote all the music for AVPM with AJ Holmes. 3. Ron's Takeout wasn't scripted. That was actually Joey's dinner for the night. He didn't have a chance to eat before the show so they just let him eat DURING the show. 4. This show was built around "Granger Danger." Ron and Draco both falling in love with Hermione was a joke among Team Starkid before it evolved into AVPM. Darren wrote "Granger Danger" because of that joke among them and AVPM was born out of that, making "Granger Danger" the first song every written in Team Starkid History. 5. "Not Alone" is the Official Starkid Anthem. Darren wrote that song when he was in Italy, studying abroad and he was missing his friends. So it's, quite literally, Darren's love letter to his friends. 6. Dumbledore's List at the end was not scripted. It was because Dylan couldn't memorize all of that so he wrote up a bullet list, used it as a prop, and changed the entire monologue to actually reading a bullet list. You need to watch Sequel and Senior Year to finish out the "Very Potter Trilogy." Also, you have to remember that this musical, AVPM, takes place during Harry, Ron, and Hermione's Second Year at Hogwarts. So they're all just 12-year-old kids and, if you remember, in Chamber of Secrets, Harry and Ron weren't exactly model students or people, for that matter. Also, being Second Year, this would be Ginny's First Year so she would only be 11. So she wouldn't exactly be "badass and powerful" yet. Also, also, Harry outright tells Ginny at The Yule Ball that he's a douchebag so Harry being a douchebag shouldn't be that much of a surprise. I think they were going for Harry being more like James in this version.

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

All the LWL was earlier

@bryngeiger7695

3 жыл бұрын

I don't remember where I read/heard this, but I'm pretty sure that their characterization of Harry in this was based off of how Snape and Draco describe him in the books

@flissgong8358

2 жыл бұрын

Also they didn't base the 'Starkid Potter' line off their name, it was actually the other way round - their name was taken from that line.

@audreybourgeois4626

Жыл бұрын

I always felt that team Starkid wrote Harry how Snape would describe him and Snape how Harry would describe him.

I love when an engaged couple fights over their love for a witch

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHA I literally yelled

Barbara: „they‘re really just taking the ugliest side of each character and exposing it“ Apart from Quirrelmort who are life!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

@doritodorito492

7 ай бұрын

And Draco who's a silly little guy

Now that you've seen this one, you can learn some fun facts! This version of the musical is actually edited from the original which had certain scenes cut that were deemed to inappropriate for the internet. At one point during a show, there was a small fire outside the theater, which Joe put out in full voldemort costume. The song Voldemort is Going Down was added the morning of the first show. Family members witnessing the final dress rehearsal kept asking of they were sure they were ready to perform because it was a mess. They hung up poster at their college advertising a Harry Potter musical without getting permission to perform at the theater. They got permission only because there was so much excitement from the school. (They also had to change the name due to copyright not allowing "harry potter") I forget the other ones I was gonna say, I'll comment them later if I remember.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thanks, this is really cool

@pirategirl102

3 жыл бұрын

Not Alone was rewritten that morning also! Also an example of things they cut there was a moment where someone says "someone's coming!!" And I think its Ron who says "It's not me!!"

@ChewyPineapple

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ6O1LesmMmviKw.html A compilation of uncut scenes from the show.

@ChewyPineapple

3 жыл бұрын

@@pirategirl102 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJ6O1LesmMmviKw.html < the uncut version of the scene you're referring to

@jazzycat8917

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus can you imagine being some rando outside the theater where the fire was, and just seeing an absolutely _ripped_ shirtless guy in white body paint, a glitter cape and snake makeup stamping it out?????

I am so excited for the reaction to Voldemort and Quirell, it’s so cursed but so wholesome at the same time

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD, I was looking for the right words to describe it and you totally got it: cursed and wholesome

@car0_lineee

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 blursed maybe? Blessed and cursed?

@horrorhistory7342

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly the most wholesome couple in the series

@sanityisrelative

3 жыл бұрын

Quirell and Voldemort are genuinely a top tier wholesale Starkid couple.

@Friendlyspectre

3 жыл бұрын

@@sanityisrelative Yeah. I kinda want to know what happens with them afterwards and if they get that date they where talking about. I haven’t watched the sequel, so I don’t know if they show up in it.

To answer your question on who comes up with this stuff, Starkid shows are usually just an amalgamation of improvisation and inside jokes, leading to the most chaotically hilarious content I’ve ever seen. I think- though I may be wrong on this- that Lauren rolling around on the floor was improvised by Lauren. Another inside joke is the “Hufflepuffs are particularly good finders” line which apparently came from an inside joke between the writers about what the worst superhero would be: someone who just finds things. The name Toms Riddle on the tombstone was also a mistake: Jaime had been instructed to write Thomas Riddle but she messed up and forgot the ‘a’ and they found it so hilarious that they kept it in. Pigfarts came from an au that the writers joked about, where Rowling has this ex-boyfriend who was jealous of her success and decided to come up with a rival franchise where kids go to a school on Mars named Pigfarts, with Rumbleroar as the headmaster. (I know I wrote a lot, I just have so much Starkid knowledge and I love sharing it) I can’t WAIT to see your reaction to AVPS, and I absolutely loved this one.

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

For information the writers are nick lang, Matt lang, brian holden

@ADragonAmongRoses

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome info, thanks!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

You're always welcome to share :D Really cool stuff!

This musical is so aggressively 2000's that it actually kind of hurts like im getting middleschool flashbacks just watching this--

@rienn-de-immortal974

3 жыл бұрын

Still less 2000's than Little White Lie, tho

@abigailw7146

3 жыл бұрын

@@rienn-de-immortal974 *BOY BOY TOY*

@Ballin4Vengeance

3 жыл бұрын

I was 6 years old so not yet… but it still hurts

@rockysandman5489

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ballin4Vengeance I was 11 then and I only watched it at age 14 lmao. But yeah, I remember the 2000's somewhat. The good and the bad.

Quirrelldemort is honestly the heart of this musical

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Totally

the unbreakable vow with lauren saying "you have to be my slave for a whole day" was improv - thats why Joe looks so shocked, she pulled it in one rehersal i think but never again and then the day they filimed did it again skjsjsjsjs

Random fun fact: the guy who plays Snape (Joe Moses) is engaged to Tessa Netting, who played Barb in Spies are Forever.

@taetae8882

3 жыл бұрын

and Joey Richter (Ron) is dating Lauren Lopez (Draco)

@paulale8071

3 жыл бұрын

@@taetae8882 They are also engaged

The song Harry is so funnyfor the audience, because in a series calledLittle White Lie there is a song called Sammy. The series was filmed before this so the audience new the song. Its basically the same song just with different and just a little bit changed lyrics. Thats why everyone is laughing.

@e.p23

3 жыл бұрын

Btw I'm a good finder 😉🟡

@Ballin4Vengeance

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was because of Ginny dancing with a guitar.

@e.p23

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ballin4Vengeance that could also be the reason but it's mostly the Sammy thing

So if nobody already pointed out this about Lauren for you, her Malfoy was written early in the rehearsal period to be kind of a diva such that he would try to strike a pose, but fail to do so and play it off. The idea for Lauren rolling around the floor was born when Lauren tripped and played it off by rolling on the floor. The guys thought it was funny so they decided to write that into how she plays the musical's Draco.

Lauren and Joey have performed Granger Danger at several shows if you want to see a version with better audio. :)

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Will definitely look for it. Thanks!

@mollypocrass4562

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite version is Space Tour.

@nacho_girl

3 жыл бұрын

Ma fave is definitely geeky con

@runevancraywinkel426

3 жыл бұрын

@@nacho_girl omg geekycon 2015 hahaha

@GrimmieGirl64

3 жыл бұрын

I recommend the 2019 Elsie fest version, Laurens absolute power 😳

Fun fact: More than half of the money they had for the show was used for the snacks. They had like 150$...

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

You can't be serious Hahahahaha

@annalydie4816

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 yeah i think the chocolat bar alone was like 50$

@mollypocrass4562

3 жыл бұрын

@@annalydie4816 no the chocolate bar was a gift from Nick Lang’s parents.

@jadynyork

3 жыл бұрын

@@mollypocrass4562 and Nick personally paid a lot of $$$. like a couple thousand or something

@rockysandman5489

2 жыл бұрын

@@jadynyork Yeah Nick Lang actually paid at least a 1000 to budget the show. So the 150$ thing is kind of a myth. The large chocolate was expensive though, about 50 bucks.

AVPT IS WAY BETTER THAN CURSED CHILD. AND MAYBE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALS BUT DEFINITELY BETTER THAN THE PLAY THAT MUST NOT BE NAMED

@rockysandman5489

2 жыл бұрын

You literally just did name the play. lmao.

@nacho_girl

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockysandman5489 well I failed

@elijahharmel8450

2 жыл бұрын

@@kawaii33366 it was pretty fucking bad 😭and it was worse than almost every fanfic ive ever read

You won't believe me. But by the end of the trilogy Ron's my favorite character. I couldn't stand him in the first one, but by the end... Hell, i love that boi.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

All my fingers crossed for that

@under_duck_622

3 жыл бұрын

They did Ron SO WELL!

@rienn-de-immortal974

3 жыл бұрын

@@under_duck_622 so true! At some point i was like: "Now i remember why i loved Ron in books so much!"

@seewhaticcurious1

3 жыл бұрын

♫ I'm just a side kick~~~

@Ballin4Vengeance

3 жыл бұрын

@@seewhaticcurious1 🎵hhhh’I’m just a sidekick~~~

“Why is he a camel? Oh wait there’s another human there!” I love these videos so much x

If I remember correctly, Lauren was just goofing off rolling around on the floor while saying her lines and everyone found it so funny that they just made it a thing.

I think it's kinda telling that they let dumbledore be more gay in this musical than jk in the books...

@heathern8043

3 жыл бұрын

and in the movies

20:20 A kickline is inevitable...

lauren's physical comedy is incredible. you should absolutely watch tin can bros "solve it squad" - it's not a musical, but it's hilarious.

Favourite line not shown "He is a pawn! You are his queen!"-Bellatrix. "You think killing someone will make them like you. But it doesn't! It just makes them dead!"-Voldemort.

I've been waiting for this since I first saw you fangirling about Lauren.

I'm still not over two facts about this show specifically. The first one that they had to censor the original and change the name (it was called HP the Musical) because they weren't aloud to use the name "Harry Potter" in the title and the second being Darren improved so many lines (like the one with the invisibility cloak) Also, your love for Starkid's Voldemort means that Senior Year definitely is gonna be fun for you! He's such a good character there! And Hermione is Bonnie Socha (née Grueson)! She was Hermione for the first and second musicals!

I love how the thumbnail can describe the whole musical in one sentence

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha I pour all my heart into these thumbnails

I highly recommend watching the deleted scenes. They’re on KZread but they had to be taken out of the show due to Warner bros not wishing any dirty jokes to be made.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Hahaha

@ADragonAmongRoses

3 жыл бұрын

There are deleted scenes?!!?

@silverkyre

3 жыл бұрын

The had to change the name because of Warner bros they edited the show by bleepimg the bad words and taking out the dirtiest jomes because once it got popular they realized even kids might watch it. It was their decision

Joey and Lauren always understand the assignment

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

So true!

Discovered this show when I was like 14. I'm now 24 and two years ago I got "okay is wonderful" tattooed on my leg, it's insane what a journey I've gone on with Starkid ✨ I'm so happy you liked it, I love seeing you enjoy these shows 😊

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

So cool to hear people's stories with Starkid ❤

I just realized your username is a Beetlejuice reference- Starkid ruining innocence and sanity is accurate-

@franziskasanders3943

3 жыл бұрын

This week I watched Beetlejuice for the first time! Definitely in the top three for Broadway shows for me (I'm just getting into Broadway)

It is so cool that you get to have the unique perspective of getting to know and love the actors before seeing AVPM; that's crazy to think about!

The constant pausing in the opening number of this vs the constant pausing in the owen reveal in SAF-

The character creation in this and most other Starkid shows is a mix of Nick Lang and the actor. Lauren talked about it on the Potterless podcast. But you just need to watch the two sequels because they talk about both of them. Additionally if you want to see a better audio version of Not Alone and a reference to the show Darren performed it in 2012 at the inauguration. Additionally there is some really old behind the scenes footage because Darren was sort of thrown into the project to get it done, AJ Holmes also did some of the music as well.

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

The behind the scènes is called 'Bonnie's behind the scenes'

Brian Rosenthal absolutely kills it in this.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Have to agree. Hitting all the right notes

@begaydocrime5719

Жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 he's one of my favourite starkids and i think he's underappreciated

It is so weird to see someone watching this for the first time. I watched it back in 2009 for the first time so every aspect of the show feels so natural to me that it is weird to see someone question their choices. Also it is weird to see someone coming at the show already being familiar with the Starkid oeuvre but not the show that started it all. A super fun perspective to see. As far as the songwriting, I feel like Darren writes pop songs while Jeff writes more musical-y songs. Both of them write great ones but I definitely see preferring Jeff's style. Also, Ravenclaw!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Great point about the songwriting! And glad the video was an interesting new perspective :)

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

Aj wrote songs for this show to (mostly the voldemort songs)

@mattevans6752

3 жыл бұрын

@@Benji767 AJ definitely writes more theater-y songs like Jeff does. The contrast is most obvious in MAMD where you can pick out who wrote which song so easily.

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattevans6752 yes

Fellow Ravenclaw here, also love that you have Narcissa's wand cos that was the first one I bought, it's so pretty! Also Lauren is a better Malfoy than Tom and there's no argument that can convince me otherwise! XD

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

YES! I was hoping someone would recognise the wand! It is the prettiest

@franziskasanders3943

3 жыл бұрын

Tom even said it in an interview ("Rolling on the floor.... .... She?!")

@rockysandman5489

2 жыл бұрын

@@franziskasanders3943 And then in a later panel he was asked about AVPM again, to which he replied that he did enjoy it and especially Ms. Lopez's portrayal of Malfoy and he had a chance to talk to "that gentleman from Glee".

So excited you finally watched this! Some of the other comments have already covered a lot of the interesting backstory stuff so I’ll just say I hope you get to the rest of this series soon! The sequels have some of my favorite songs in them! Also they did release a cast album so you can get better quality versions of the songs if you’re interested

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Listening to it atm :)

FALSE RUMORS IN CASE PEOPLE COMMENT THEM: 1. They did not spend money on the chocolate bar it was a gift from a parent 2. That Lauren improvised the “you have to be my slave for a whole day starting now” is also not true. It was in the script. Fun facts: 1. Lauren explains the rolling by saying he is trying to hit a pose but doesn’t know when to stop 2. Joe Walker once put out a fire outside while in costume and make up 3. Dylan has the notepad at the end cause he could remember the lines 4. Julia Albain, Crabbe, was added to the cast about four days before they opened 5. The learned Voldemort is going down either the day before or two days before opening night 6. The first full run through was opening night 7. The song Harry was originally from their web series Little White Lie and was originally Sami 8. They originally uploaded this just for family and friends to see but it got popular and that’s how Starkid started 9. This isn’t the original version. They got threatened with being sued and had to remove some more of the sexual humor (cause they were college kids after all) so they had to take it down and re upload it 10. One of the people in the band is Carlos Valdez. If you watch the flash you may know him as Cisco 11. The lines Voldemort says before killing Harry is directly taken from Avatar the last air bender 12. Joe Moses, who plays snape, is engaged to Tessa Netting, a very popular Harry Potter youtuber 13. Meredith is actually in the audience at the show. She said she has heard herself laughing. That’s all I can think of right now but I know I know more-

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Lauren explaining the rolling has me dead! HAHAHAHAHA Also, what do you mean I didn't realise there are quotes from Avatar in this when I'm obsessed with it?!?!?! Re-watching right now! Thanks for the really cool info :)

@mayak834

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 Starkid knowledge takes up most of the space in my head so I share it whenever I see an opportunity-

@stephanies3281

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! It drives me crazy to see those two things still being repeated as fact.

This is on a MUCH lower budget than cursed child, with college students, and still manages to be better

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, isn't that the truth? Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved Cursed Child production-wise, but the plot and what they did to some of the characters was incredibly disappointing

Honestly every time I rewatch AVPM, I like it less, but it has SO many certified iconic moments and it's an integral part of team Starkid and their history so it's hard to hate it entirely.

My favorite thing to do is point out Carlos Valdes (aka Cisco Ramon from CW's The Flash) just sitting behind AJ Holmes with his bass and his terrible university mustache because it just blows people's minds.

@bradeyhesse7747

Жыл бұрын

No way!! Seriously??!!?? Would u be able by chance to let me know what act/scene that is in?? I am just mind blown rn lol

You need to check out the version of Not Alone they did at Apocalyptour, Jamie is incredible in that recording!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

YOU UPLOADED THIS TODAY AND STARKID IS TURNING 12 TODAY. was that intentional?

@lissyhymel

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Starkid birthday!! 😁

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

No way!!! It wasn't intentional but I love the coincidence!

@aprible1129

3 жыл бұрын

12!? I swear the 10nniversary was like last year, what? Time moves too fast.

Fun fact, Tessa Netting, who played Barb in Spies Are Forever, is engaged to Joe Moses, who plays Snape in the Very Potter musicals

Somehow I got lucky enough to get this in my YT reccs an hour after this was put up, and while I've never seen your content before I'm absolutely delighted by your reaction! Even with their first musical, Starkid truly did find find their mark in writing and in the blend of comedy and seriousness while staying faithful to the source material. I can't wait to see you react to AVPS and AVPSY!! Personally, I think it works that Hogwarts is more Americanized in the context of a parody, but maybe that's just me lol ^^

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Look at KZread doing its job right! Hehe Welcome to the channel, my friend! 🥳 And I totally agree with you, the Americanized Hogwarts actually serves its comical purpose

I love the cannon ships in the books but I consider avpm a different universe since it is intended for comedy :)

@Ballin4Vengeance

3 жыл бұрын

I consider AVP universe canon and the books are just fanfics written by Hermione, edited by Gilderoy and released because wizard cops didn’t burn them after Gilderoy escaped by shrinking to the size of mouse and Hermione signed off the right

I’m so happy you enjoyed this!! Not sure if anyone wrote about that here yet, but if you want an additional piece of gorgeous Quirrellmort content, look up a video that’s called “For Joe Walker:” on Brian Rosenthal’s channel. I would love to know what you think about it. 💕

I was so confused when the subtitles changed language lol.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Trust me, me too haha

@trezalkapeliskova2121

3 жыл бұрын

And it changed into my mother language, Czech. I felt so weird.

Couple facts about avpm: 1. This was done at a university, which is why it's low quality filming. 2. Darryn wrote this. He got the idea when he thought Draco had a secret crush on Hermione. 3. Their budget was $150, and a good chunk of it was spent on the giant candy bar. 4. Joey (Ron) decided to eat on stage as a stylistic choice, not realising how ron-like it was.

@hayleyt4649

3 жыл бұрын

They didn’t spend any money on the chocolate bar. That cake from a tumblr post that was incorrect. It was a gift from nick Lang’s parents

@SlxtSoda

3 жыл бұрын

@@hayleyt4649 huh, coulda sworn i heard it from them during a cast rewatch.

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

Darren wrote the music together with aj holmes, nick lang matt lang and brian holden wrote the show

It’s the way Joey and Lauren are engaged for me. It just gives Granger Danger all this new depth.

I'm so excited! This is going to be totally awesome!

“Who are you madam” Bonnie Gruesen was part of Starkid when they were still just a uni troupe. She did not stay with the company and went on to get married and have kids AND THAT IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

@nacho_girl

3 жыл бұрын

AND SHE WASN'T IN AVPSY BUT WAS IN HOMECOMING IN 2019

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling there's more I need to know haha

@quiroz923

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 Barbara, you’re free to peruse the various internet rumors you can find about her. But back in my day, that fandom had a simple rule that made us all happier people: WE. DO. NOT. TALK. ABOUT. BONNIE. Besides, she was in Homecoming, so whatever it was, it’s probably fine.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha fair enough

@Working_Dreamer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Barbara2.0 I don’t see why her departure is supposedly kept secret- she just didn’t feel comfortable with the direction the shows were going because some of the jokes conflicted with her religious beliefs. She went on to be involved more with her church and as far as I know there’s no harsh feelings between her and the StarKid cast. Otherwise she wouldn’t have gotten to return for the Homecoming reunion. If there’s any more to her departure than that, I wouldn’t know, but that’s the general gist from what I remember. As far as I know, folks talk about her performance in the fandom and were happy to see her return again for Homecoming so any animosity the fandom may have had towards her departure has died down over the years.

Oh man, it's so odd this not being the first Starkid musical you've seen, whereas it was my introduction to starkid. 4 minutes in and I'm already loving this though.

I am so excited for this!! When I saw the thumbnail, I immediately felt myself beaming, and I can't wait to see your reactions! There are so many incredible songs in AVPM, not to mention the classic opening number, which honestly makes me nostalgic for memories I've never had??

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Totally get it! Every time I listen to ABBA hihi

I cannot wait, this has been what I’ve been wanting since you first started your journey!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Yay hope you enjoy then! :D

Commenting before I've even watched this: YEEEEEEES, FIIIIIIINALLLLLYYYYY! 🎉🎊🎇🎆🥳🥳🥳 The college humor is at it's most immature in this, they have definitely grown up and developed, but there's still so much heart in this already.

@nacho_girl

3 жыл бұрын

You think the actual thing is immature. Go find the deleted scenes.

a nice sentiment: “The core message of the show . . .” reality: this show is made purely out of the stupid complex inside jokes of two dorky, dorky brothers and their friends

You should watch the sequel. You'll love Umbridge.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@under_duck_622

3 жыл бұрын

This is a rarity, but Umbridge was amazing in that😂 Props to Joe!

Fun Fact! The "you have to be my slave for the whole day" bit was entirely improve, and everyones surprise their was entirely genuine. Also, they had a very small budget, made even smaller with the purchase of that one giant hersheys bar.

@stephanies3281

3 жыл бұрын

Those are both things made up and spread by fans. It was improv'ed in rehearsal, and they thought it was funny and added it to the show. And the chocolate bar was a gift, so they didn't buy it with money from the budget.

@aprible1129

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephanies3281 Ooh ok, thanks! I don't think I've seen anyone saying it was fake before, so I just assumed it was true.

@stephanies3281

3 жыл бұрын

@@aprible1129 don't worry, those two things have been passed around as fun facts by the fandom for years.

Fun fact: Darren Criss sang “Not Alone” for the Obamas 😁

I can already tell this video is totally awesome edit: I was right

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Here, have my heart

Dude! when you pointed out the core theme and how it relates to this Voldemort’s arc and how they merged the show with their own Starkid uniqueness while still keeping the OG’s core of the story and characters...it really put into words why I love this musical so much! (And Starkid in general) I’m binging ur starkid reactions and I love it when you pause for a bit and analyze what makes their shows so good. That admiration for starkid’s craft has always been in the back of my mind and yet I could never put into words on what makes them so good at what they do, so seeing someone watch and talk about it really helps highlight how great they are, especially with how you articulate your thoughts. I definitely wouldn’t mind a bit of a longer discussion at the end of each reaction. I love your vids! ❤️

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Hey RJ, so glad you're enjoying the videos :D If I could, I would spend hours talking after the videos tbh, I always have so much in my mind after watching a show... That's why I'm planning to start doing more live chats to discuss all things musicals 😊

I missed the notification for this, but I’m starting it now! Excited to see your reaction😄😄😄

This video is so wholesome! I loved your reaction and your constantly conflicted emotions xd

I highly recommend looking up live performances of the songs from this show! starkid has performed them sooooo many times over the years (especially going back to hogwarts, granger danger, and not alone)

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

I'm on it!

@Ballin4Vengeance

3 жыл бұрын

Homecoming version of “Harry Freakin’ Potter” from Sequel with a little orchestra is available on KZread… and is great

the end of AVPM walked so The Fault in our Stars could run, literally. "Is okay good? Okay is wonderful"

3:21 I ask the same question every time I watch the films

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

I AM SO GLAD YOU'RE WATCHING THIS! IF I WASNT AT WORK, I'D BE DEVOURING THIS! Ok, I'm done shouting. Love you! 💛💛💛

Okay, you should totally watch the Starkid Homecoming show that they did once you watch all the shows. It's such a good time, and it's great to hear so many of the songs revamped with better audio and orchestra. I just bought the digital version and I've already watched it twice.

@rontheron4807

3 жыл бұрын

She couldn't react to it though, we owe starkid that much ahah

Actually nick said most of their characters came from how all the other college students saw them. Not just this show, most of the old shows like MAMD..yeah. Also Lauren keep rolling on the floor joke is from during rehearsal, Lauren accidentally fell down and they found this so hilarious it made it into the show. Based on Denise (who played Cho Chang) talking about her experience in starkid on her channel, she said their version of Cho Chang has southern accents because one time when she got drunk, the students found that she starts to talk in a strong southern accents and that's where Cho Chang as a character came from. Not even during AVPM, but even in MAMD even when she's playing a different character.

I still cant believe that I ship Voldemort and Quirell

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Same, my friend, same...

I love watching you discover new musicals! Your insights are super interesting and it's a little like watching/listening to the shows for the first time again :) (And your love for Lauren is very relatable) If you want more suggestions for musicals, how about 'Everybody's talking about Jamie'? Also, I was very happy to see 'Starry' on your list, can't wait for that one!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

That is so sweet!!! Thank you so much

I saw this on KZread in 2010 , and it is a Super full circle experience to have loved that show since but also not delve much into other starkid shows until this year, and then watch some of the later shows basically along with you and have you return to this ❤️

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

That's so freaking nice

I’m so happy you watch this with their subtitles! They are so funny... highly recommend watching all their shows with their subtitles!

@xpoeticdreamz

3 жыл бұрын

And that it switched lol

I just watched the movies again so your post comes at perfect timing for me!! I also just recently discovered your channel. You have no idea how glad I am I stumbled across your videos, they truly made my easter break. I think you might already know Waitress (its possibly not nerdy enough for this channel?) but I would love your thoughts on it, especially because ( and I dont know how but) it has become my all time favorite.. Thanks again for these videos, it must be so much work, but its so much fun to watch:)

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

They are A LOT of work, but every time I upload I remember all the work is so worth it because the people on this channel are wonderful. If I haven't said it yet, welcome to the channel! And I will probably put Waitress on the list even though I already know some of the songs. Thanks for suggesting it :)

Yes yes yes yes YES!!! I haven’t even watched it yet, and I’m beyond hyped. THANK YOU! Lots of love ❤️

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! All the love right back to you 🥰

“It’s a musical. It’s a Musical. It’s a MUSICAL” Title: A very potter musical reaction. Me: Love the shock/just living for the response to it being, indeed , a very potter Musical. Also we stan the Hermione support. They really rip into the character unfairly. It’s amusing but not funny (maybe it’s the show dating itself, but I rewatched this recently and really found some of the humor... Uncomfortable? And don’t get me wrong a lot of it hits perfectly but there are the jokes they just feel so typically early 2000s.

@una_10bananas

3 жыл бұрын

The sequel has a bit more from her point of view and yeah I don't think we're supposed to agree with how mean they all are to her

@robwilliamson5082

3 жыл бұрын

@@una_10bananas I agree having seen the sequels, my comment came from watching this reaction and thinking, Hermione is amazing, I just think it’s weird that she gets all the hate.

@Ballin4Vengeance

3 жыл бұрын

I laughed like a pyromanic sociopath seeing a burning kindergarten on all of the jokes but again I’m weird so nevermind

@rockysandman5489

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ballin4Vengeance Laughed like a pyromanic sociopath seeing a burning kindergarten. I'm DEAD how'd you come up with that!? 😂😂😂

@linggao2602

2 жыл бұрын

He named himself Aerys II Targaryen…

I honestly just found out about AVPM (And StarKid) Literally a month ago maybe, but i love watching your videos on their musicals! Your energy is so easy to match and you honestly just seem to really be enjoying these videos and its a lot of fun to watch :))

Thei concert tour dvds as well as the reunion shows have all the songs in super good quality and evolved voices. It's literally everything 😭😭❤️❤️❤️

if you haven't come across it yet this is Tom Felton's reaction when asked about AVPM kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6uCu7uhirO_f7w.html Enjoy!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

"She?" Hahahaha

“Trauma” has never been as delightful as AVPM.

Clicked on this video randomly and when I realized this was not your first starkid musical, I had to stop and watch all the other videos first. It’s interesting to watch someone watch from newer to older starkid. I’m seeing you fall in love with the cast backwards from what I experienced. It’s great!

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel!!! 🥳

HUFFLEPUFFS UNITE

@pan-opticon

3 жыл бұрын

HELL YEAH

@plasticbagman6610

3 жыл бұрын

What the hell is a hufflepuff?

@michaelabonsu8611

3 жыл бұрын

@@plasticbagman6610 Hufflepuffs are particularly good finders.

@himanbam

3 жыл бұрын

I don't find this surprising at all

Please react to 'A New Brain' by William Finn! The revival cast album is great, has Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle and loads of other great actors. Written by the same guy that co-wrote Falsettos

23:52 Lauren mentioned that one day during rehearsals she just decided to go all out and roll around everywhere and it just stuck

You asked about how they came up with the character traits. And well Lauren has explained that in a livestream once. It was the "4th of julive stream" they had a thing where they were explaining musicals from memmory and it was some starkid shows. Including this one. And it was fun you should check the livestream out on your own time. Its got some hilarious bits outside of that as well, including the whisperer challenge, giving nick lang a makeover. Diane is there. etc

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds cool. I should check it out

If I could recommend a musical, I think you should check out We Are Tigers. It's an Off-Broadway show that I had the privilege to see and have listened to its album on spotify so many times since.

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Recommendations are always very much appreciated! Thanks :)

Only at 4:30 so far, but I just wanna say that your excitement is contagious. It's so much fun watching a Starkid fan watch this for the first time.

What a journey these are. I am excited to see you go through the rest.

Great video! I enjoyed your reactions ❤

@Barbara2.0

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤

Your comment about a nerdy boy and confident carefree girl paired together must have been listened to, given Nightmare Time and NPMD

You hit the nail on the head of turning Hogwarts into an American high school! This musical was such a big part of my late high school-college years, but the first time watching was *very* jarring because of the complete tonal change. It takes a second watch, and watching what the sequel does (which is my favorite of the trilogy), to really settle into this alternate take as its own thing. Still, I really wish they hadn't done Hermione so dirty. (In fact, I remember there was some concern when the film rights for the books were getting shopped around to different studios that Hermione would be turned into that stereotypical nerd with glasses, so this parody almost mirrors what could have been!)

You should watch Little White Lie. Darren and Lauren are in it and it's amazing

I’m so excited for you to see the sequel and senior year!

@Benji767

3 жыл бұрын

Same

The person you can hear commenting on the play is the tec guy. I think they said it in a streamor something like that