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Mark Ballas has been all over the Net these days, giving a spontaneous and impassioned performance of a anthem song from Hamilton. Video footage on his personal Instagram account shows Ballas full out in an energetic presentation of the show, all the raw energy, and force that made it a huge international anthem. With the correct notation, “She was into it until I made a mess,” Ballas allowed vocal power to share space with a larger stage presence that was immediately greeted by requests from the fans in waves for him to professionally portray these numbers.
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The transcription has Ballas diving into the lyrics with fervor: “Didn’t they use slisses to shit’s hate turn around bend over I’ll show you where my shoot fits,” giving finally “I’m going to bed. Wait wait wait there’s more there’s more there’s more kind of Yorktown for you.” These raw expressions felt ridiculous yet highly competent, underscoring that the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ champ has not lost any of his Broadway chops developed all those years ago.
Of course, Ballas has had a really good taste of Broadway before this. He performs as Frankie Valli in the jukebox musical Jersey Boys-an experience that no doubt set him up for the vocal and physical demands of a show like Hamilton. Just seeing him slinking back into that on his very comfortable turf reminded people of the serious talent that gets lost in the ballroom spotlight; it is a side many have longed to see re-emerge.
The reactions of the fans were instant and in total agreement all around, but one theme did dominate-the wish of all that he be cast as Alexander Hamilton. One user said, “petition to have Mark Ballas play Hamilton on Broadway,” while dozens of others supported this view. It obviously struck a chord because another wrote, “we need him as Hamilton on Broadway,” and others joined in tagging the musical’s official account for emphasis.
Casting demands became so loud that they had started to somehow take a life of theirs. Various comments began tagging the show’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, with one user jokingly asking, “@lin_manuel come get your long lost brother.” Another says, “series out Lin-Manuel here comes Mark,” giving quite the weight to the idea of Ballas. It was less of a suggestion and more of a manifestation the comments section coalesced into.”
Beyond casting scuffles, the performance set off broader discussions on Ballas’ eclectic career. “Mark triple threat! Sing, dance, act!” one comment applauded, with another adding, “he can also play instruments,” referring to his well-known musical prowess. That led to a wider scope of possibilities, as a fan suggested: “I keep saying you and Derek need your own variety show! There is nothing on TV like that today, you know, like the old Carol Burnett Show. You two would be awesome.” In other words, rather than just this show, it put a huge spotlight on all of his artistry.
The domestic setting of the video added more layers to the charm of relatability. Ballas’s wife, BC Jean, can be heard off-lens; Ballas joking in the caption that she “was into it until I made a mess.” Jean joined the vibe in the comments, saying, “Commit to the bit baby, just clean up afterwards 😋,” offering clues into their home life. Another user marveled at the casualness: “I love how we just have these costumes readily available 😂,” pointing out just how absurd it is to have full Hamilton-esque attire for a random Tuesday.
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Just another breath of fresh air in the star-studded entertainment world was given by Mark Ballas’s impromptu performance. A white-glove act of pure unmolested talent that wasn’t covered by some filters or ridiculous studio props. The passionate and unified reaction by his audience is a clear indication of just how badly the world needs this man back on stage. Whether this viral moment will go down in history as the moment a casting director called Ballas remains to be seen, although what is sure is Mark Ballas is a Broadway star the stage is thirsty for. Banksi, his son, is surely a proud fan. In the world of high-speed competition, this kind of raw talent stands out, much like the achievements of Lewis Hamilton in his field.
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