9 to 5 - Opening Number

[@VloggerLuke]

As a performer I love hearing the audience scream. It pumps you up and ALWAYS makes you perform better. That's coming from Australia where the theatre is much more of a "formal night out" than on Broadway. Besides, you can hardly hear the audience on stage or in the auditorium anyway!

[@andrewwade5490]

I realize it's pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream new series online?

[@mashedpotatohead00]

I cannot BELIEVE this show wasn't nominated for Best Scenic Design or Best Lighting Design. It's absolutely gorgeous.

[@IdinaisLife1]

This was from the closing night, that's why there's so much screaming. Normally there wouldn't be anywhere near this much, but it's all par for the course on closings. It adds to the atmosphere of the night - it's a celebration. I highly doubt it would have been the first time seeing the show for anyone in that audience.

[@dianneclanton7762]

Who can afford to see them more than once?

[@Jankru]

This is not the closing night. In the closing night is once more party in the audience. This is a normal performance.

[@conductenor]

Um no... I saw it a couple weeks before closing and people went NUTS with their entrances.

[@ElftheDog]

im really really late but no, this was not closing night!! Closing night is filmed and is the only available bootleg though

[@fRo0tLo0p]

As a professional stage actor, I rather LIKE it when I get entrance applause, hoots, and hollers. It feeds me more energy which always helps.

[@static375]

Oh my god. That choreography! The stylised connotations were STUNNING!

[@moomanchu817]

Whenever stars enter the audience always go wild. Megan and Stephanie are very popular broadway stars and Allison is very popular in screen and stage acting.

[@chrisbarton4648]

Best opening number of a show ever!

[@megan132]

as an actor, applause for an entrance or great note or a line reading is SO GRATIFYING.

[@malenaramirez9377]

I was addictted to this musical that Summer, I went to see it 5 times!!! It made me so Happy!!!!!

[@mattyboimushroom]

I dont care how many people Hate the screaming and think that it distracts the actors, but i would just like you all to watch the Video thats posted of the Tony awards Performance that they do and listen to the Audience when Dolly Parton and the cast enter... the whole Audience Goes up in screams And Yells.... And they are ALL Equity and professional performers, So just from my personal judgment... i don't think they would react like that if they didn't think it was appropriate in Live theatre

[@amreyes97]

This is so awesome! My high school is gonna do this show next year and I'm so excited (:

[@thehappiestcamper]

I love the yelling. :P I saw Spamalot a few weeks ago... There was a lot more than hoots and hollers. xD

[@fRo0tLo0p]

Ironic how someone illegally filming a stage play apologizes for the lack of theatre etiquette and courtesy of others..

[@heyitscj7726]

fRo0tLo0p In fact I think the guy filming is screaming too XD

[@MBM1117727]

It's quite likely the person who uploaded this didn't record it.

[@kevindavis296]

I thought it was legal to film broadway plays.

[@alyssakimoto2934]

@@kevindavis296 The union doesn’t allow it but people still do it.

[@kevindavis296]

@@alyssakimoto2934 that's not fair. In the union's part.

[@anon0987654]

Its not frustrating as an actor for people to woo and clap when you come on stage or start to dance or sing its the best feeling ever! It's not right in a really intense scene but in fun songs liken this its gonna happen so why be grumpy about it!

[@anthonycapili7906]

headphone users warning the person recording this randomly screeches

[@ValtronW]

This came to my area about a month ago and I never got tickets. *goes and cries in the corner*

[@blovesmusicals]

Perfection. Just perfection.

[@tanzteach]

The TOUR was done AFTER the Broadway production by a different production team and completely re-imagined with Dolly having much more involvement. So, that's your differences and why Dolly wasn't in this version. Everyone is usually used to the first production they see of anything, so it's hard to see something different and be objective. But "amateur"?? Do you KNOW who these people ARE?? Clearly not!!

[@TheKittyKinz]

that was incredible

[@import26]

I'm sure the performers ADORE when they can't be heard over loud screams. I bet they are just thrilled about it.

[@rocketpoweredunicorn]

All this work and pure talent goes into these broadway shows and they don't ever film the show? I don't live in NYC so I'll just never be able to see this production? There's no official DVD or anything to make this show last in pop culture and give it the recognition it deserves? I am so confused.

[@brrrrantarctica2200]

I guess they figure if they released a DVD, people wouldn't want to spend over a hundred bucks seeing the production. Usually shows go on nation-wide tours, not with the same direction, musical numbers, etc.

[@tiaqa]

+brrrrantarctica The issue is also that their liscence to perform the show will not include film rights - these will be very costly so unless it's a sure hit it wouldn't be worth doing

[@MBM1117727]

There are alwaus the cast recordings.

[@ToxicMediaFilms]

"Usually shows go on nation-wide tours, not with the same direction, musical numbers, etc. " This isn't true. Most shows tour the as directed as designed broadway production. There are exceptions, but not terribly frequently.

[@bigred8432]

Because the cost of filming it isn't something they'd ever make back from sales.

[@irkenequine]

@ShellTard No no, I'm talking about an ensemble actress in the background. I've seen Megan Hilty in this show and a few others as well as SJB.

[@derekcarson4491]

Unfortunately a few of us live in pretty rural areas. I love I can see broadway shows here on my iPad.

[@csduncan2012]

@import26 i am a performer.... That is the best feeling hearing people cheer fir you... An active audience is the best it gives them energy to use for their character.

[@The_LadyAJ]

This is our school musical this year!!! If you're in Michigan, head over to Romeo!!

[@birdie3rdie]

The boss is sometimes called F-Art but put them both together and you got the word Fart. 💨

[@rc276]

@Justforthestage Agreed completely its very frustrating when someone does that when you go on and its your line...

[@Hippomillepede]

@ssgower As an actor, a lively audience can take a good performance and make it memorable. People need to be vocal and encourage eachother and the performers. Plus this has some kick ass stars. Of course people are going to hoot.

[@naomixixx_]

I'm doing this musical in my school

[@fishfingersndcustard]

bootleg? I have a SJB Wicked I can trade for this! it's my course's musical this year and I'm dying to see this version.

[@gomezaddams42]

was stephanie j. block in this? one of the actresses looked like her but i couldnt quite tell.....

[@Emma-lq4jd]

Anyone 2019.....? No? Just me? Yep? Okay then ....

[@anon0987654]

@noodle0912 yeah I understand that, especially if its to the extent that you cant hear, its just if everyone is cheering then being grump doesn't achieve anything.... I was more aiming my comment at people saying actors don't like it rather than from an audience point of view

[@geminigoofy]

Nice opening number. Would have been nice to have been warned about the three hooting and hollaring...my ear buds damn near jumped out of my head!

[@etcreviews1]

I just realized that the radio snippet at the beginning says President Bartlet, THE WEST WING!

[@inufan330]

boy, you had a great seat!

[@irkenequine]

I swear to god I have seen that heavier set female ensemble actor in 50 shows now; I am certain she was in Wicked a few years ago....wonder her name.

[@Ratbagcath]

What do you mean? I saw the uk tour in Norwich the other day and I thought it was great.

[@kyleorlando]

@DefyingGravity767 I'm sorry. I don't know the date of this performance.

[@birdie3rdie]

Thanks to Dolly Parton.

[@Hippomillepede]

@import26 actually, yea they are.

[@piolisa]

Except for the rooster to hen scene LOL XD

[@leannehaddock6254]

The guy stretching was hysterical!!!

[@jdemlow713]

yep!

[@UmmOopsy]

NBC better film a musical of this

[@KLK1618]

With the same cast

[@DefyingGravity767]

Thanks for posting! What's the date?

[@PiecesOfRainbow7]

Guys. The performers are doing it FOR the audience. Plus they are hugely successful, well-known performers, they are supposed to get applause and cheers on their entrance! I'd be hard pressed to find a performer who wanted the audience to cheer less. The audience are why they are there. That's the whole point. I don't get what the big deal about cheering is. When we were at Drood and Chita came out we all screamed our heads off! And she loved it.

[@DarkandWild2]

STEPHANIE J BLOCK!!!!

[@ruyona]

Yeah, what's the point of even going to a performance if you're going to scream over the actor's singing. It has nothing to do with appreciation for the actor--it's just the audience's way of showing that they recognize someone.

[@irkenequine]

Gee, I sure do hate it when people show appreciation at a live performance because it distracts the fact that I"m illegally filming it...barf. I've seen dozens of shows on Broadway and on tour in person, and clapping and calling is part of the show experience and I'm SURE for the most part actors and actresses want feedback. Whining about it while you FILM it is bad form.

[@Ryanlaskey]

anyone else think alison janey would make the most AMAZING madame morrible?

[@007Squidney]

who else remebers this from RuPauls Drag U?

[@thegingerspice24]

i like the UK version

[@MarcusMartn]

@kyleorlando is the whole show on here

[@lowridavies2419]

yeah

[@chachipirulingui]

Can anyone tell me the females cast on this number please? Thanks!

[@alexstafford1196]

would you be willing to trade?? i'm desperate for this bootleg and the other dowload links I've found don't work!!

[@broadwaybound121492]

no, they scream like that at every single performance. i saw this show in July of 2009 and we all screamed like that! lol

[@bdt7468]

Give these cheers a break -_- It was CLOSING Night and they can do it if they want, Why don't you just not watch OR upload your OWN video from another performance.

[@mattcookie]

wait this was the broadway production? It looks SO amateur compared to the UK tour... where is Dolly Parton's narration? D:

[@kgeraghty529]

Full show link???????

[@boohauntedhouse65]

If Patti LuPone was there, she would have ripped them a new one.

[@mattcookie]

I 'KNOW' exactly who the people 'ARE' silly, the production just looked naff in comparison I am aware the 'TOUR' was done 'AFTER'

[@HarringtonTribal]

Andy Blakenbuehler ruins EVERYTHING. What are they doing??

[@firstnamelastname5331]

I don't get the big deal with him. I really didn't like the choreography for Hamilton or the Cats revival. It's sort of boring and dumb

[@HarringtonTribal]

Great question! I don't understand how this choreography fits the time period or the story. It's so disjointed with the music. AND! it's the same as Heights and Hamilton.

[@firstnamelastname5331]

I think that Deaf West Spring Awakening should've won the Tony, not Hamilton. The sign language was beautiful and a lot more fitting then the founding fathers sliding around the floor and walking places dramatically.

[@HarringtonTribal]

Well - Spring Awakening wasn't even nominated for choreography (but probably should have.) Of the nominees - I think any of the others would have been a better choice. (Randy Skinner for Dames at Sea was my choice - only because I love the tap.) But Fiddler was awesome, considering they used new choreography and not the Jerome Robbins original. I didn't especially care for Savion's choreography for Shuffle Along, but I still liked it better than Hamilton. (Anyone reading - these are just personal OPINIONS! No need to get defensive. :-) )

[@firstnamelastname5331]

I know they weren't nominated. I think out of the nominees Fiddler should have won because the choreography was pretty good.

[@gomezaddams42]

They only scream like that b/c this is the last performance.

[@leoguthrie7676]

I'm Leo

[@kevindavis296]

Can't believe they made a Broadway play of 9 to 5. Not bad. The intro isn't bad either. But THOSE WOWLING RUDE FOOLS IN THE AUDIENCE!!!!!

[@alphamikey76]

There is a difference between being a card carrying member, and a working actor. When you actually work on Broadway, then comment, fan girl. Grow up.

[@thedanieladams]

Um...NO. Its very distracting as an actor to have hooting and hollering during a show when its out of context. Just because you love a performer, it doesn't give you the right or the freedom to give obnoxious kudos during the middle of a song. Regardless if you're breaking the law and bootlegging a video.

[@piolisa]

like literally "shut up" lol (not u the screamers)

[@groupexman]

Why go see a show live if you’re just going to ruin it for people sitting around you? When your screen is lit up, it totally ruins it. This filming is terrible, out of focus, and with awful audio.

[@ErikInTheCity]

My god. The screaming.

[@DavidBlakeTheatre]

#traps

[@tiaqa]

All that hooting and hollering is ridiculous!

[@Jaycee_-jf5cr]

This video is form closing night so the audience is very excited and these are pretty well known actresses

[@wolkarcade]

Great minus all the stupid ear splitting screaming!!!!!!!!!

[@yayayoga]

Ugh I love the material, and this excellent cast .... but the set and projections are too much. Jeff Calhoun was right. They eclipse the cast.

[@robbiefenton]

In the end it's theatre not a god damn basketball game.

[@AbbieShull]

i'm sorry but the hollaring is not "part of the expirience" as an audience member it's distracting, and as an actor it's frustrating. You missed the opening line of every character...jeez.

[@croquematdamn]

it was probably more fun to watch in person but this live version makes it sound so boring hahaha

[@alphamikey76]

I love all these "as an actor" posts. Really for your community theatre?? Get real! There is a difference between entrance applause, being engaged and a 'fun audience" and "WOOOING" over the lyrics and dialogue because you recognize the actor and feel in the know. Most people had non idea who the F$%k Stephanie J Block and Megan Hilty were when this came out. SJB is not as well known as her wicked fans like to believe.