This short interview appeared on the official Dear Evan Hansen Tumblr account. I am “archiving” it in full here, with great respect but without permission.
He plays the father who teaches us how to break in a glove, so it’s cool to know that Rupert learned how to play the piano from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mother. You may have seen him in some of Britain’s favorite TV shows like “Merlin” and “Doctor Who.” When he’s not performing, you can find him walking along the South Bank or binge-watching “Stranger Things.” Learn some more fun facts below.
1.) Where can people follow you on social media?
Twitter: @rupertfyoung.
2.) Where did you grow up?
London.
3.) What’s your favourite line / lyric from DEAR EVAN HANSEN?
“If you only say the word, from across the silence your voice is heard.” [from the song “You Will Be Found”]
4.) What’s the first show you saw (West End, Tour, Broadway, etc.)?
My Fair Lady West End and Rent on Broadway.
5.) What are you currently binge-watching on Netflix?
“Stranger Things”.
6.) What’s your favourite app and why?
Podcasts. Takes me into my own little world in the middle of a crowded train in rush hour and makes it bearable.
7.) What’s your favourite song to sing in the shower?
Usually vocal exercises.
8.) What’s your go-to London spot?
Walking along The South Bank. Eating at Hoppers on Wigmore Street. Drinking at Vindinista in Acton.
9.) What’s a hidden talent you have that people might not know about?
I can leapfrog a London postbox.
10.) What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
“Don’t compare yourself to anybody else.”