Fortin, known for his signature swagger and vocal grit, brought a raw, authentic energy to the lead vocals. His delivery balanced rock-star attitude with theatrical precision, channeling the angst and longing of the song’s lovelorn narrator while also winking at its over-the-top dramatics.

With expressive glances, escalating confusion, and impeccable comic timing, Tricarico and Hession turned the stage into a musical sitcom episode set to Bernstein’s sweeping melody. They mimicked the classic theatrical poses of West Side Story, even playfully over-dramatizing the swelling orchestration as their characters spiraled from romantic euphoria into betrayed bewilderment.