Alex Newell Gets a STANDING OVATION | Independently Owned | Broadway 2023

"..and modulate it!"
Alex Newell, "Independently Owned." Broadway 2023.
Source: Larry Owens on Instagram

[@stacyc4287]

Saw this in previews and still dont know how the heck Alex manages to pull that off every single performance. Incredible.

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

Because he has an Understudy that he uses twice a month & has a really good technique! 😁

[@kyleburgess2834]

@@grandeflamesbutera3949 I’ve worked with thier understudy and she is fabulous!

[@andersonsoarescavalcante743]

Maybe she doesn’t or it’s playback. I’ve heard that The phantom of the opera uses playback in Christine’s high notes, especially in the duet with the phantom.

[@adamboggsmcdonald6370]

It's the girl gagged in the audience "OH MY GAWDDD" for me haha

[@CaseyFordAlexander]

Okay!!! 😂❤❤❤

[@xpa-beads501]

Their vocal cords are just built differently

[@Accioly72]

Absolutely fantastic! 🤩🤩 Alex just keeps on giving! 😍What an amazing talent! And I bet it is this good in all 8 shows during the week! he he!!! I haven't felt so excited about such a true vocal ability like this since watching Jennifer Holliday's "And I am telling you" also amazing vocal performance! Lots of Love to you Alex. 💖💗

[@chocolatesouljah]

This was pure gold. Groundbreaking moment. One for the books! Thank you for this post!

[@bcb7443]

Amazing…deserved the Tony! 🎶

[@michaelcain9324]

Sensational. Hope they have her sing on the Tonys. ❤

[@CelestialGatez]

Wait.....Alex is a MALE singing with the sauce of a Jennifer Holiday??? Hitting those notes???

[@michaelcain9324]

@@CelestialGatez Sorry. I corrected my complement.

[@CelestialGatez]

@@michaelcain9324 Don't be sorry. I sincerely wanted to know if Alex was born a male. That's all.

[@PopBandit]

@@CelestialGatez yes Alex is male

[@CelestialGatez]

@@PopBandit Thank you. I saw his performance on The Voice and it was incredible. I just wasn't sure of his backstory. It confuses me why many reference him as a "she" simply because he's wearing a dress and make-up. When a person does that I view it as them playing a character. I don't take it any further than reality allows.

[@RBF-hq6tu]

DAMN THST GAVE ME CHILL’S! UNBELIEVABLY FANTASTIC

[@anhw3303]

Alex brought the house down as well when I saw it! And I’m not surprised this happens every performance!

[@nicholasbordovsky]

EVERYTHING UGH I need a Cynthia Erivo / Alex Newell duet oooooooof

[@bemei9291]

they got a standing ovation at the show i went to aswell!!! incredible talent

[@coldgrandpa]

I remember watching that show that they were on. The glee audition show. Some amazing vocalists on that show. The girl in the wheelchair? Went on to do Broadway. I'm so glad they are still finding success

[@miz_logo_lee]

The Glee Project. There was some serious talent there.

[@rickyochoa]

And Lindsay too being on Wicked and Mean Girls !

[@angelmannj]

i hear that "shucked" is okay but Independently Owned is the highlight of this showed!

[@ZebraLens]

I first noticed him from his fantastic run on *_Glee_* hitting those notes and snatching wigs 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kayc421]

Her

[@bread66667]

@@kayc421 he goes by any pronoun fyi

[@solodondolo5890]

I think that’s a natural place he sings from so it doesn’t really burden him as much

[@iago07]

Well, I mean, Jennifer Holliday had to do it 8 shows a week for Dreamgirls! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@thomashester2]

Alex better sing 🎵🎵🎵

[@mikecruz7345]

"and MODULATED"

[@aidenplayford9586]

This is CRAZY omg 😳 😍

[@MizRubyJew]

When you give the stage to black trans folks, so much magic, love, community warmth can emerge than propose hysteria bills against tgnci folks. #blackqueermagic

[@basielu]

i love this comment so much 🥲❤

[@alexanderzamora5930]

After seeing this, I plan to watch Shucked when it hits Toronto

[@nelsonr1984]

WOW!!

[@celinebally]

They are out of this world

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love Alex!

[@CaseyFordAlexander]

Alex!!!

[@theaubreysmalls]

8 TIMES A WEEK TOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lalagonegaga]

The audience is bald.

[@Nyx_Room]

Their wigs were snatched 😂

[@paullyPIAA]

COME ON!!!

[@alastairgreyson2666]

SHES GOING TO WIN THAT TONY YES YES YESSSSSSS

[@bez26]

He be singing his ass off

[@theoriginal601]

SANNNGGGG

[@Teebee407]

Where's the official video? It was up

[@danielsegura2702]

hey just a question, why does everyone laugh/screams at the “modulated” line? What does it mean? why is ir funny. English is not my first language and I’m trying to find out😅

[@PerihelionSummer]

Modulation refers to the key change that happens. The notes become higher-pitched and more intense after that.

[@grandeflamesbutera3949]

A modulation in Musical Terms is when the key goes higher & the notes become more intense BUT!!! In this musical, Alex is playing a Role where the character is saying “I don’t need a man or a husband. I can do everything by myself & that I can be the farmer I’ve always been by myself”. Its empowerment

[@dianathevegan]

This performance would be illegal in Tennessee 🌈

[@geocyo8835]

You can record all this but couldn't be in the audience for Jesse Williams? I'm so disappointed. J/k! 😆

[@lp9669]

They locked your phones... for Take Me Out

[@BlackMusicArchive]

Phones went in a lockbox for that show!

[@jhordanbrown7362]

I want a Slime Tutorial!!!

[@michaelnorris6280]

Screaming in the audience on Broadway. We don't need to know your opinion, let's just listen.

[@atlsuperstar]

As a performer, yes we fucking do!

[@michaelnorris6280]

@@atlsuperstar Speak for yourself

[@ROMELLO327]

Just to be clear, Alex Newell’s pronouns are She/Her - put some respect on her name. Thank you

[@BlackMusicArchive]

"I always say that my pronouns are personal to me. I accept all of them, just say it with respect." - Alex Newell on NBC, 2023. Source: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3jCpolsia6HbaM fast forward to 1:42 for the direct quote from Alex. Please respect Alex's pronouns and the pronouns others use to describe Alex. Thank you.

[@beatricedunnavan4576]

That's true. Alex is gender non-conforming. Use he/she/they. Nobody is misgendering him because she accept any peonoun to describe themself.

[@atlsuperstar]

You’re actually wrong, Alex goes by he/her/ they…..