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On March 4, 2022, a clip of the climax of this film's version of the song was uploaded to [[Twitter]] as a parody response to a [[viral video|viral clip]] of the opening [[long take]] shot of "The Dance at the Gym" sequence from [[Steven Spielberg]]'s [[West Side Story (2021 film)|2021 film version]] of ''[[West Side Story]],'' that was uploaded the weekend before.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedigitalfix.com/west-side-story/spielberg-scene-goes-viral|title=West Side Story scene goes viral because Spielberg is the GOAT|first=Fiona|last= Underhill|date=1 March 2022|website=The Digital Fix|access-date=2 March 2022}}</ref> Like that clip, it went viral, reaching over a million views and over 15,000 likes, leading many users to compare the [[visual style]]s and production values of the two films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JakeyimDb/status/1499444773190524937|title="This shot from WEST SIDE STORY is insane."|date=March 4, 2022|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=2022-03-04}}</ref>
==Cover versions==
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* In 2017, [[Owl City]] recorded their own version of the song and released it as a single.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/broadway/7841971/owl-city-adam-young-dear-evan-hansen-pop-single-interview|title=Owl City's Adam Young on Singing the First Pop Single From 'Dear Evan Hansen'|last=Milzoff|first=Rebecca|magazine=Billboard|date=June 23, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2017, a cover of the song by [[Thomas Sanders (entertainer)|Thomas Sanders]], [[Dodie Clark]], and [[Ben J. Pierce]] was released on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/hear-some-beautiful-harmonies-in-fan-version-of-dear-evan-hansens-waving-through-a-window|title=Hear Some Beautiful Harmonies in Fan Version of Dear Evan Hansen's 'Waving Through a Window'|last=Gans|first=Andrew|work=Playbill|date=June 28, 2017|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2017, a cover of the song by Austin Colby, Nick Lehan and David Rowen was released on Rowen's YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Male-Trio-Covers-DEAR-EVAN-HANSENs-Waving-Through-A-Window-20170323|title=VIDEO: Male Trio Covers DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 'Waving Through A Window'|last=Desk|first=BBW News|work=BroadwayWorld|date=March 23, 2017|access-date=January 12, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2017, string quartet [[Well-Strung]] released a cover of the song as a music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-TV-Exclusive-Well-Strung-Unveils-Gorgeous-Cover-of-Waving-Through-a-Window-from-DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-20170629|title=BWW TV Exclusive: Well-Strung Unveils Gorgeous Cover of 'Waving Through a Window' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN|website=Broadwayworld.com|date=June 29, 2017|access-date=January 12, 2020}}</ref>
* At the songwriters' request, the song was covered by American singer [[Katy Perry]] in 2018 to promote the musical's touring production and subsequently included on the deluxe edition of the cast recording.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8482727/katy-perry-re-recorded-dear-evan-hansen-song-waving-through-a-window-listen|title=Katy Perry Re-Recorded 'Dear Evan Hansen' Song 'Waving Through a Window' to Help Launch Show's National Tour: Listen|date=November 1, 2018|first=Gil|last=Kaufman|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/listen-to-katy-perry-sing-dear-evan-hansens-waving-through-a-window|title=Listen to Katy Perry Sing Dear Evan Hansen's 'Waving Through a Window'|date=November 2, 2018|first=Andrew|last=Gans|work=[[Playbill]]|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2018, [[James Corden]], who moderated the panel for the Los Angeles stop on the Book Tour to promote [[Val Emmich]]'s [[young adult novel]] adaptation of the musical, sang the song for the fans in attendance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-James-Corden-Sings-Waving-Through-A-Window-On-DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-Book-Tour-20181017|title=VIDEO: James Corden Sings 'Waving Through A Window' On DEAR EVAN HANSEN Book Tour|last=News Desk|first=BWW|work=BroadwayWorld|date=October 17, 2018|access-date=March 11, 2021}}</ref>
* In 2018, Utah-based and family-owned production company [[Working with Lemons]] released a cinematic music video of the song, featuring Porter Bagley as Evan Hansen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deseret.com/2018/8/2/20650268/utubers-evie-clair-releases-new-video-working-with-lemons-posts-dear-evan-hansen-cover|title=UTubers: Evie Clair releases new video, Working With Lemons posts 'Dear Evan Hansen' cover|last=Alton|first=Jenna|work=DeseretNews|date=August 2, 2018|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2019, [[Ramin Karimloo]] covered the song for his album ''From Now On''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/ramin-karimloo-releases-new-album-from-now-on-august-2|title=Ramin Karimloo Releases New Album From Now On August 2|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|work=Playbill|date=August 2, 2019|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2019, [[Pentatonix]] released a cover of the song as a single with an accompanying music video.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/broadway/8512808/pentatonix-waving-through-a-window-music-video|title=Pentatonix Release Soaring Rendition of 'Waving Through a Window' From 'Dear Evan Hansen': Watch|last=Spencer|first=Tallie|magazine=Billboard|date=May 22, 2019|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2019, 13-year-old Asher Reynolds released a music video of his version of the song.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Asher-Reynolds-Performs-DEAR-EVAN-HANSENs-Waving-Through-a-Window-20191107|title=VIDEO: Asher Reynolds Performs DEAR EVAN HANSEN's 'Waving Through a Window'|last=Tube|first=Stage|work=BroadwayWorld|date=November 7, 2019|access-date=December 28, 2020}}</ref>
* In 2019, [[Darren Criss]] performed the song at the 5th Annual [[Elsie Fest]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/5-videos-from-2019-elsie-fest-that-your-monday-needs/|title=5 Videos From Elsie Fest 2019 That Your Monday Needs|website=BroadwayBox.com|access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
* In 2020, [[Lindsay Pearce]] of ''[[Wicked (musical)|Wicked]]'' performed the song as part of [[BroadwayWorld]]'s Living Room Concerts series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Living-Room-Concerts-WICKEDs-Lindsay-Pearce-Sings-Waving-Through-a-Window-20200423|title=Living Room Concerts: WICKED's Lindsay Pearce Sings 'Waving Through a Window'|last=TV|first=BroadwayWorld|work=BroadwayWorld|date=April 23, 2020|access-date=March 10, 2021}}</ref>
* In 2020, the song was parodied by [[the Holderness Family]] as part of a ''If Broadway Songs Were About Quarantine'' medley in which this and other Broadway songs' lyrics were changed to be about being stuck at home during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/199204/what-if-broadway-songs-were-about-quarantine-watch-this-hilarious-take-on-wicked-hamilton-more/|title=What If Broadway Songs Were About Quarantine? Watch this Hilarious Take on ''Wicked'', ''Hamilton'' & More|last=Sullivan|first=Lindsay|work=Broadway.com|date=April 29, 2020|access-date=March 11, 2021}}</ref>
* In 2020, [[The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC]] released a virtual performance cover of the song on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.advocate.com/music/2020/4/23/dc-gay-mens-choruss-virtual-waving-through-window-beautiful|title=D.C. Gay Men's Chorus's Virtual 'Waving Through a Window' Is Beautiful|last=Gilchrist|first=Tracy E.|work=Advocate.com|date=April 23, 2020|access-date=March 1, 2021}}</ref>
* In 2021, [[Stephanie J. Block]], [[Deborah Cox]] and [[Lea Salonga]] performed the song as part of that year's virtual edition of ''Broadway Backwards''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.playbill.com/article/virtual-edition-of-broadway-backwards-breaks-fundraising-record|title=Virtual Edition of ''Broadway Backwards'' Breaks Fundraising Record|last=Gans|first=Andrew|work=Playbill|date=April 2, 2021|access-date=April 6, 2021}}</ref>
* In 2021, actor [[Jonathan Roxmouth]] has covered the song as part of his virtual concert "Showstoppers".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/jonathan-roxmouth-ready-to-dazzle-with-his-latest-showstoppers-show-6d915c68-4217-44e4-b652-8434c5c94e00|title=Jonathan Roxmouth ready to dazzle with his latest 'Showstoppers' show|website=Iol.co.za|access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
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