On the January 3 broadcast of Today, Matt Lauer and Katie Couric spoke to Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt about his character and the premise of the show that’s got social media buzzing.

Leading man Platt discussed the show he’s been working on since its premiere at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.

Platt then introduced what has become the anthem of the show, “Waving Through a Window,” as part of the Citi Concert Series on the morning show: