I saw and met Zach back in October when he was understudy. Derek was in (I think) Europe at the time so Zach was on for a small period and he was exceptional. So much chemistry between him and Christy considering he normally wasn’t in the roll. I was sitting next to his Grandma and her friend up in the mezz, and they were telling me all about how they bought their plane tickets the moment he told them he would be assuming the role for a bit. Really cute ladies, and Zach was extremely genuine when I met him at stage door.
He sings this with bright tonality and it just sits better in his range. In my opinion, his vowel placement and tone lend themselves better to the song than Derek's vocal choices.
I saw him last month, he was amazing! After watching some videos of Derek, I think Zach is my fave Dmitry though, he has got such a quirky way about him, and it was perfect! And his chemistry with our leading lady was so good;
He is amazing!!! I've only seen videos of Derek and saw Zach live so it's not a fully fair comparison but I really prefer Zach's Dmitry. From his first scene I was just like "wow he is the perfect Dmitry!" Because he brings a coy playful side that IS Dmitry. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
I now want to see him as Dima lol. He’s so nice and super chill. And I love how he interacts with Moose!!!! Also I think he somewhat sounds like Derek. But Derek has a richer voice
it was absolutely fantastic seeing zach as dmitry live. having listened to both his and derek's versions, i love both either way, but i gotta say zach's dima is my favorite! playful, very reminiscent of the dmitry from the movie. he and christy have so much chemistry too!
I saw the show a couple months ago when Derek was still in it and I saw it again yesterday with Zach as Dmitry and I was pleasantly surprised at how good Zach was!
To be honest...I don't love it as much as Derek's version and it kinda seems like his voice doesn't fit the character as much, but that's just my opinion and maybe it's just because I'm so used to Derek that hearing someone else naturally sounds weird. Either way, Zach's super nice and funny (he even remembered that my sister and I had sat in the front row), he's a talented actor and singer, and I'm proud of him for moving up in the Anastasia world. ☺ ~:~
Best version of this song saw this man live sing this and he was so passionate and truly amazing i could just feel what what he was singing in me heart and soul . I'd die to hear him sing it live again🥰
This gives me life. Everything about this performance radiated Dimitri. I do feel Zach was more of the Dimitri I watched from the animated film; Derek has a lovely voice and is gorgeous but Zach has more of that roguish aura that Dimitri had...kind of sarcastic, cocky, but charming and likeable too. Both have great voices; Derek's tone suited In a Crowd of Thousands. Zach's really suited My Petersburg. 😍
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I saw Zach do dimitry and it was amazing! This song was incredible! His way of doing dimitry is great and sure he’s not the original but he’s still amazing! And a super nice person too!!
exactly what I was going to say. Derek's Dmitry is more confident and cool, while Zach's Dmitry is more playful and friendly (I think?) Zach just seems so nice and friendly.
I recently saw the show and didn’t realize the cast had changed! At first, reading the playbill, I was upset that Derek wasn’t Dmitry anymore, but after watching the show, I can say I prefer Zach’s Dmitry more (and don’t tell anyone but I watched a bootleg of the other cast 🙈🙊). I love Derek’s voice, but Zach played him in such a boyish way, which is how I’ve always thought of the character. Both are great but I did see him live so I’m likely biased :)
Hi hello im new to this musical and saw the tour last weekend, so i was trying to find a similar version and this one is by far my favorite! He hits that last note so perfectly and powerful and really kills this song.
Zach was an amazing dmitry, he had great chemistry with christy and I loved his take on dmitry and he's really cute in real life and on stage. Great singing and great acting.
What a great song, and performance. The song itself reminds me of "The Streets Of Dublin", which makes sense since it's another Ahrens and Flaherty song. I would love to hear Zach sing it.
I love both Derek and Zach’a version. They were both great, so don’t compare without reasons and evidence to back it up (this just goes for everything lol). They each bring their own special twist to the song
Unpopular opinion here... as someone who loves Derek Klena and has see him live before and saw him in Anastasia, I prefer this version. I was dissapointed with Derek's performance. I want to believe he was sick... but even if he was I do prefer Zach singing this song. He did such a better job.
My favorite Dmitry! He seems to be the closest to the original animated Dmitry's character; playful/a bit sarcastic/humorous/cocky but nice. Derek is awesome but I felt he was just nice/friendly and not as rough around the edges as someone who had just lived his whole life on the streets. He would've made a great royal lol.
I saw and met Zach back in October when he was understudy. Derek was in (I think) Europe at the time so Zach was on for a small period and he was exceptional. So much chemistry between him and Christy considering he normally wasn’t in the roll. I was sitting next to his Grandma and her friend up in the mezz, and they were telling me all about how they bought their plane tickets the moment he told them he would be assuming the role for a bit. Really cute ladies, and Zach was extremely genuine when I met him at stage door.
He sings this with bright tonality and it just sits better in his range. In my opinion, his vowel placement and tone lend themselves better to the song than Derek's vocal choices.
definitely more playful and boyish than Derek's version. I love his voice! He makes singing those high notes look easy
I was sad to see Derek leave but after seeing some interviews with Zach, I would LOVE to see his take on Dmitry.
purpleshamrock17 just saw him! He was the star of the show! (Unfortunately anastasia was the understudy :( )
I saw him last month, he was amazing! After watching some videos of Derek, I think Zach is my fave Dmitry though, he has got such a quirky way about him, and it was perfect! And his chemistry with our leading lady was so good;
He is amazing!!! I've only seen videos of Derek and saw Zach live so it's not a fully fair comparison but I really prefer Zach's Dmitry. From his first scene I was just like "wow he is the perfect Dmitry!" Because he brings a coy playful side that IS Dmitry. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
I saw him in March and I love him as Dimitri, he was perfect
I now want to see him as Dima lol. He’s so nice and super chill. And I love how he interacts with Moose!!!! Also I think he somewhat sounds like Derek. But Derek has a richer voice
wow! dmitry always has super great singers
it was absolutely fantastic seeing zach as dmitry live. having listened to both his and derek's versions, i love both either way, but i gotta say zach's dima is my favorite! playful, very reminiscent of the dmitry from the movie. he and christy have so much chemistry too!
I saw the show a couple months ago when Derek was still in it and I saw it again yesterday with Zach as Dmitry and I was pleasantly surprised at how good Zach was!
You're so lucky!!!
He did a great job taking over from Derek!!
I am really mad that Derek left, but Zach is good also.
To be honest...I don't love it as much as Derek's version and it kinda seems like his voice doesn't fit the character as much, but that's just my opinion and maybe it's just because I'm so used to Derek that hearing someone else naturally sounds weird. Either way, Zach's super nice and funny (he even remembered that my sister and I had sat in the front row), he's a talented actor and singer, and I'm proud of him for moving up in the Anastasia world. ☺
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Best version of this song saw this man live sing this and he was so passionate and truly amazing i could just feel what what he was singing in me heart and soul . I'd die to hear him sing it live again🥰
This gives me life. Everything about this performance radiated Dimitri. I do feel Zach was more of the Dimitri I watched from the animated film; Derek has a lovely voice and is gorgeous but Zach has more of that roguish aura that Dimitri had...kind of sarcastic, cocky, but charming and likeable too. Both have great voices; Derek's tone suited In a Crowd of Thousands. Zach's really suited My Petersburg. 😍
unpopular views here .i believe zach will make this play more active and more fun to enjoy .i've heard that derek 's last performs are not very good as before . but both of them are amazing
Dmitri is always supposed to be playful. And Zach IS playful. I JUST LOVE HIM. GOD.
I saw Zach do dimitry and it was amazing! This song was incredible! His way of doing dimitry is great and sure he’s not the original but he’s still amazing! And a super nice person too!!
Also the chemistry between him and Christy is amazing
The way you can see the whole city in front of him, and how smooth all the highs are and the well grounded lows, it's sooooo incredible! Beautiful
Saw him in the show about 8 months after he had taken over the role from Derek. LOVED him in the role.
I love how he interprets this song he's just more playful than Derek's
exactly what I was going to say. Derek's Dmitry is more confident and cool, while Zach's Dmitry is more playful and friendly (I think?) Zach just seems so nice and friendly.
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I love his voice!!
I saw him he was Fantastic I got his autograph and took a pic with him
I recently saw the show and didn’t realize the cast had changed! At first, reading the playbill, I was upset that Derek wasn’t Dmitry anymore, but after watching the show, I can say I prefer Zach’s Dmitry more (and don’t tell anyone but I watched a bootleg of the other cast 🙈🙊). I love Derek’s voice, but Zach played him in such a boyish way, which is how I’ve always thought of the character. Both are great but I did see him live so I’m likely biased :)
i wish i could find a bootleg version.. lucky
Same here haha now I'm in love with Zach
exactly
Yeah, I agree! I think Zach fits Dmitry's boyish character more.
@@maciedixon3983 I have one of the original broadway cast if you'd like it
Hi hello im new to this musical and saw the tour last weekend, so i was trying to find a similar version and this one is by far my favorite! He hits that last note so perfectly and powerful and really kills this song.
Zach was an amazing dmitry, he had great chemistry with christy and I loved his take on dmitry and he's really cute in real life and on stage. Great singing and great acting.
What a great song, and performance. The song itself reminds me of "The Streets Of Dublin", which makes sense since it's another Ahrens and Flaherty song. I would love to hear Zach sing it.
I wanna see Anastasia sooo bad!!
Leanne La lucky!!! :) I hope you have an amazing time!!
I saw it was Fantastic
is it just me that thinks that zach's high notes seem more supported than derek klena's? i'm not a musical genius or something tho.
It is more stable than Derek's. I noticed it too when I heard 1:19 - 1:21
teambahay Manila i thought i was the only one that noticed it lol. the support in that note is incredible.
you're not alone. When I saw the show Derek was struggling with those notes.
i think zach uses more skills，and derek ' s voice is more direct
Zach has a higher voice range than Derek. Derek is between a baritone and a tenor, at least in my observation.
I love both Derek and Zach’a version. They were both great, so don’t compare without reasons and evidence to back it up (this just goes for everything lol). They each bring their own special twist to the song
Is it bad that I am crying?
Unpopular opinion here... as someone who loves Derek Klena and has see him live before and saw him in Anastasia, I prefer this version. I was dissapointed with Derek's performance. I want to believe he was sick... but even if he was I do prefer Zach singing this song. He did such a better job.
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You must be deaf
KKofi MMatson you must be a troll
Wow I love
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My favorite Dmitry! He seems to be the closest to the original animated Dmitry's character; playful/a bit sarcastic/humorous/cocky but nice. Derek is awesome but I felt he was just nice/friendly and not as rough around the edges as someone who had just lived his whole life on the streets. He would've made a great royal lol.
I think it’s the opposite
1:09 , 1:11 favorited part 💕
This song is so easy for him what the heck
I LOVE his voice but sometimes his hand gestures are reeeaaallllyyy distracting. Like he never puts his hands down ever
great singer but why so much head pointing :) we know what a head or thought is
Really nice, but Derek hits the last note much better. :/
not as g as derek
I do not like him nearly as much as Derek ... :(((
and_i'm_cosette 😔
DEREK IS WAY BETTER WHAT IS THIS🤦🏻♀️