Alex Newell | "I Am Changing" | (Dreamgirls) | Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth

Alex Newell sings, "I Am Changing" from Dreamgirls to close out Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth.
Filmed & edited by Shoshana / ‪@bwaySHO‬
June 19, 2022
Times Square

[@ImQuiteGay]

Holy shit, give this person a Grammy already.

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

There are less than 5 people in the history of this planet who have ever sang this well. There's Jennifer Holliday, Martha Wash, Aretha Franklin ( in her youth, on Columbia), and Alex Newell. God rarely grants a voice like this.

[@alwaysforeign4342]

Jennifer Hudson

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

@@alwaysforeign4342 No, no. Jennifer Holliday. Not Hudson. Jennifer Hudson was just a Jennifer Holliday impersonator- but lacking the vocal power of the real thing. Hudson started on that TV talent contest, and ended up getting the film role in Dreamgirls which was originally created on Broadway by Jennifer Holliday in 1981. My goodness...Hudson isn't awful, but she is nowhere near Holliday.

[@konink3853]

Whitney Houston? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHOsYqd7jtt_h7csi=SEMs2qpuBLJ76rw6

[@rahbandssss]

Don’t forget Whitney Houston at many of her concerts in 1986 😉

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

@@rahbandssss Oh dear....haha

[@oc5939]

Alex is a vocal beast. 🔥

[@bwaySHO]

One of the best to ever sing!

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

My Lord, her voice is Heavenly good!!!!! Wow! Vocally, this is a challenging song and she slayed it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@direfranchement]

That’s a man.

[@ThinPrincesse]

@@direfranchement pronouns exist.

[@direfranchement]

@@ThinPrincesse He’s a man. There’s your pronoun.

[@ThinPrincesse]

@@direfranchement He’s a man but uses all pronouns, use your head if you wanna try it with me.

[@gyorgyklutsik9367]

@@direfranchement + obese

[@inca4397]

Alex is completely and utterly insane for this

[@marcellewis4651]

OMG... I think he left his teeth and shoes on the stage. Jeezzz . This was super insane. AMAZING!

[@aweatherington1]

THIS song isTHEIR story because he LOST himself in the meaning and melody of the song . I cried the FIRST time I watched it and get emotional EVERYTIME i watch it . I think I’m up to 25 times

[@larryfulton3956]

I have been an Alex Newell fan ever since they competed on the Glee Project and then they were cast on Glee. Alex is a phenomenal performer. That was awesome!!!

[@bwaySHO]

Alex is awesome! Their voice is unlike anything else we've experienced!!!

[@misir7482]

THAT DELIVERY!!!! 😳😳😳 CHILLS!!!! AMAZING!!!! 😍😍😍

[@RachelSantiago816]

Because it comes from a place!!! YYYAAASSS!!!

[@ah.nao.danilo]

Now that Alex's a Tony Winner maybe they'll do a DreamGirls revival with them as Effie. WE NEED TO SEE IT.

[@bwaySHO]

Would love!

[@Zenguy89]

No

[@bryanedney2723]

AMEN

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

EXACTLY ...! I would travel across the country to see Alex starring in Dreamgirls! And....the film version was off, somehow. Beyonce is just kind of a blank space, and Hudson didn't have the emotional depth for it. The film should be redone, with better casting. Alex would be groundbreaking as Effie White. And they need to write a role for Jennifer Holliday, with a new song for her. The world still doesn't have a satisfying Dreamgirls film. Let's try again.

[@ah.nao.danilo]

@CraiginOhioUSA I couldn't disagree more about the movie. Beyonce was not the greatest, that's true. But Jennifer was absolutely incredible in the role. She reinvented Effie and won an Oscar for it.

[@TayyeBayye1217]

Alex’s range is INSANE !

[@ArmBaq]

What a voice !!!

[@bwaySHO]

Truly iconic!!

[@hmparentlll]

WOW….this is one hell of a performance!!!! I was lucky enough to see MISS HOLIDAY singing this song in Boston before it hit broadway in 1982

[@bwaySHO]

Woah! that must have been amazing

[@RITardNation]

Could've left it after the first sentence, but good for you.

[@martinfreeman6491]

saw it onBroadway he is like out of this world

[@Liam-mv9zi]

@@RITardNationSomeone’s jealous 🤭

[@extraricewithkoko2030]

Sheer perfection. The commitment to the lyrics and character is what sets Alex apart from the pack. Beyond technical prowess because honey that’s obvi there. Alex is an Angel sent from heaven to heal and deliver messages from God. Thank you.

[@MrRunner07]

Dam!!!!!!!!! What a VOICE!!!!! I have chills from his voice, never had this feeling before. I never felt like this before, in a great way. Thank you!!!

[@Fiterq]

Yes gawd honey!!😮 I’m always in awe when Alex sings

[@aweatherington1]

THAT song is THEIR STORY!!!!! And you FEEL EVERY NOTE EVERY WORD EVERY AD LIB EVERY GROWL . There were many points during the end where u could See them completely giving INto the song and letting it envelop them . His singing in the end had the same cadence as a preacher testifying ……….this was transcendence . If you yourself aren’t CHANGED after this performance ……I dunno what to tell you . I will NEVER hear this song the same

[@DaenerysHeiress]

not to nitpick but they messed up the words

[@HolisticManifesting]

Goodness, just say Alex. 'They' is super confusing when it's not needed.

[@phynekat]

That part❤

[@rhondavargas1574]

The shout that should have happened after this ministering of that song!!! They didn’t understand what just happened!!!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@aweatherington1]

When I tell you THIS perforce continues to SEND me to a raw , vulnerable and GRATEFUL place . The power of music……

[@rosemarywessel1294]

OMG whatta voice. Just discovering Alex for the first time. This is liquid soul .....

[@Bizscuit0630]

MY GAWD! I have chills. That was phenomenal! I didn't think this performance was going to be this EPIC! Boy was I wrong. BRAVO DAMMIT!!!

[@musicalesrandom2289]

If you want to bring Glee stars to Broadway: Alex Newell and Amber Riley deserve to be in the revival of DREAMGIRLS in NY! They could alternate the role of Effie White or just be one at a time per season!

[@islandeatssand684]

Effie is the type of role that should have an alternate anyway

[@musicalesrandom2289]

@@islandeatssand684 totally!

[@victordunson719]

@@islandeatssand684 Great Britain had 3 Effies

[@simmylew9778]

Period!!!!!!!

[@FlimFlamFloom]

@@victordunson719 And let's not forget to mention Marisha Wallace. She was a SUPERB Effie White.

[@robwembley]

Stupendously Talented. What A Voice. Otherworldly !

[@sserdilg7292]

This guy has such a passion by singing and i felt every single words. Thanks for sharing this gift !

[@richardinocencio4525]

Girl*

[@Yves_Ka]

the voice is definitely female

[@sunsundks3891]

​@@richardinocencio4525he's a Guy...

[@IWeasel]

@@sunsundks3891so wait this isn’t a female?

[@Aced84]

@@sunsundks3891they are gender non conforming. They aren’t a guy or a gal. I understand this is a concept lost on you because you can’t perceive beyond what you’ve been conditioned to believe but that’s alright, you can do it little guy… just don’t be a dick… come on, it can’t be that hard.

[@BernardTheArtiste]

I can see the new show runners of the Broadway play casting them as Effie. They just won a Tony for that other play. Amazing. Powerful!

[@HolisticManifesting]

This is so confusing when "they" doesn't have to be used. Just say the name. Lol I thought you were referring to a group. I read the comment 3 times before it hit me. There is an unnecessary use of pronouns when the name is available. ❤

[@joaoantoniofigueiredovidto2891]

He refers to himself as "he". Not "them", though

[@seanyates5769]

@@joaoantoniofigueiredovidto2891Alex uses all pronouns. He/She/They. Alex is non binary

[@darrylmorrison6127]

How amazing would it be to see Alex as Effie in a revival?

[@bwaySHO]

Would love to see it!!!

[@GatorGirl04]

OMGoodness! Considering it's NEVER been revived...Alex would be prefect!

[@iskra2677]

Yess please 🥺

[@michaelb2685]

@@GatorGirl04 I believe it did have a short revival from June 28, 1987, to November 29, 1987. The original show ran from December 20, 1981, and closed on August 11, 1985.

[@derrellwashington5398]

Effie is a woman! He’s a man. This world is weird

[@phyllisgilliam7071]

Queen Alex is a boss with that voice

[@bwaySHO]

A true legend! 👑👑👑

[@charlescopenhagen6198]

I don’t know who Alex Newell is but none can deny the magnificent voice

[@rudolphmcneill515]

I had to Google immediately.

[@tiphonydames9956]

I discovered Alex Newell on Glee when they blew me away on Glee. Pay Special Attention to their "I know where I've been" performance

[@RITardNation]

You better SANG, chile!!!!!! This made me cry and reflect on my OWN life. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@aweatherington1]

THIS song isTHEIR story because he LOST himself in the meaning and melody of the song . I cried the FIRST time I watched it and get emotional EVERYTIME i watch it . I think I’m up to 25 times

[@afroqueen45johnson16]

YEEESSSS😢

[@quentinwilson-fq5dm]

AMAZING

[@bwaySHO]

Love them!!

[@an-tonio1523]

Okay, live and on Broadway!

[@bwaySHO]

We love to see it!

[@barbarajohnson1131]

Alex Newell…you wore my behinds out! This is my first time hearing you sing and I need to shake you! Lawd have mercy!!!!

[@IWeasel]

Her voice is beautiful

[@maryy.9406]

OMG! YOU DID THAT ALEX! CANT NOBODY TOUCH YOU. LOVE YOU SWEETIE. KEEP DOING YOUR THANG! A FOREVER FAN ❤

[@jabonky]

Powerhouse performance. This kid is incredible

[@quenepacrossing4675]

I have seen many videos of Alex and others performing this song but i was STILL not prepared.

[@bwaySHO]

Every single time it gets me

[@williamtambora1021]

Just repeat over and over. This is the best❤

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

QUEEN ALEX SAAANG

[@robertogustavogarcia]

He will play the role on Broadway. Mark my words!!!

[@Yves_Ka]

the voice sounds female

[@dietercmichaels5458]

@@Yves_Ka thats how good he is

[@Yves_Ka]

@@dietercmichaels5458 👍

[@JABTube]

holy smokes would love to see Alex is either the stage or live-action remake of Hercules as one of the Muses. hope casting directors are thinking outside the box -Alex would slay it

[@bwaySHO]

Would LOVE that!!!

[@semajhollin6642]

Yessss

[@vickicanton7548]

Well dayummmm

[@bwaySHO]

Right???

[@Ciclopea2]

I knew when i saw the thumbnail this was gonna be fire lol, what a powerhouse

[@bwaySHO]

absolutely

[@davidnaumann5511]

WOWOWOW 😮👍🥰

[@bwaySHO]

🔥🔥🔥

[@simonpeters3362]

That power OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x

[@thornolie]

Few videos of performances can make me bust out in applause, but this did twice!

[@trevabugg5369]

I felt that in my soul! Absolutely stunning rendition of this very difficult song . 💐

[@bwaySHO]

Truly!

[@cupcakejonz54]

Saaaaang Ni ❤❤❤❤❤ He can Blow .the Holy Ghost Snuck all up in thru that Song .Yess yes

[@quentinwilson-fq5dm]

Look at him singing with the Boston choir and see him here,, OMG 😳

[@scottramsay3455]

yesss!! i hear a lot of whitney influence in their voice

[@Kingdom8YT]

SAAAAAAAANG!!!!! DAMN

[@bwaySHO]

🔥🔥🔥

[@criscalitas965]

i just burst into tears. thank you alex newell for sharing your talents to us all, especially to the non binary individual who are struggling achieving their own path.

[@bryanedney2723]

As they used to say in the COGIC Church I grew up in....SAAAANG BABY!!!!!

[@ChrisPolg]

Gave me chills! Absolutely stunning! STUNNING

[@TheBeverly7]

BRAVO DIVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielabenevides6245]

This is by far their best performance of this song

[@danielabenevides6245]

@@Sttephy30 I meant that from all his performances of this song, that one is the best

[@Sttephy30]

@@danielabenevides6245 oh yes I agree lol

[@semajhollin6642]

“Their” literally only one person singing 😭…he still goes by he cause he’s not delusional, you should watch his interviews about this topic

[@Liam-mv9zi]

@@semajhollin6642He, she, they, Alex goes by all of them. If that’s delusional to you then whatever, no one gives a flying f***.

[@b.u.dmusic9424]

NO. Whitney Houston kills them all!

[@charleskelly3734]

Biiiiiitch!! Yaaaasss! I want you to be in a bio-pic of Sylvester

[@naaatsweimensah862]

Wow😮

[@tinaberry7215]

My lord you are touched by the lord ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DiamondStylz]

slayyyyyyy imma need the band to follow their hands as they direct...they werent following Alex's ques

[@bethtyree6346]

She has the voice of angel

[@rozdavis1956]

WOW

[@tamicawilson2965]

Love everytime I hear her sing

[@teddydavis2339]

She is owning that song. You know you got to be good to do a Jennifer Holliday song.

[@idalarsson4729]

Wow, absolutely breathtaking! The control🔥! 💕

[@kandaceidol]

“Let me make you my manager as a singer please Alex Newell Because you always deliver the song how i myself as a artist like to hear it! Inbox me right now and hurry up this is the Idol Winner speaking to you!”

[@BAngieBthat1]

Yeeeeeessssss hallelujah ayyyyye my God is a good God 👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@tarft1]

Im waiting for a Tiny Desk Concert of Alex.

[@bwaySHO]

Please!!!

[@laurataylor29]

and SAAAANG , ALEX 🔥 🔥 ✋️

[@bwaySHO]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Fiterq]

I always wanna throw my shoe at him like dam he’s good

[@quentinwilson-fq5dm]

I MADE A VOW!!!

[@phynekat]

Flawless ❤❤❤

[@bwaySHO]

Left no crumbs!

[@phynekat]

@@bwaySHO that part

[@7perfection]

😭 sing Alex!!!!!!!!🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶whew!!!!

[@bwaySHO]

WHAT A VOICE!

[@gerardosantiago2247]

Beautiful voice

[@bwaySHO]

💖💖💖

[@GodsChild4Ever446]

SANG CHILE🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@reginaldsawyer2945]

Well Done Alex you nailed it.

[@dancewomyn1]

You could feel Their entire life's experience in that song!!!

[@pisketti]

He betta sang that song!

[@davidperrii]

Just saw Alex in person when they performed in shucked and it’s a talent you’re going to have to experience in person for sure!

[@marosteeha]

God almighty! This is awesome!!!!!!

[@victordunson719]

Yassssssssssssssss Slay Henny

[@jayeroom5943]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bwaySHO]

💖💖💖

[@Blueboy216]

Wow i love it!! 🙌🏻

[@toyavan1]

OMG!! Amazing!!!

[@jenyn83]

I love her voice 😍😍😍

[@Nelsonhmhpub]

PERFECTION !!!!!

[@juandavidcortesagudelo8634]

Amazing

[@george4u1960]

First of all I want to give Alex the respect for the correct pronoun. Alex has one of the best voices I have heard. Alex deserve to be respected. I have not met Alex. But whatever Alex wants me to call Alex. I will.

[@wandegoncalves113]

What a treat! 😮

[@elijahlittle7912]

Incredible as always

[@coryinger5085]

Fast forward a year later and adding a Tony award to Alex's name only feels right.

[@kadeemthurber]

amazing

[@InfinitleYours]

❤❤❤that was amazing

[@bskeete]

Awesome!!!!

[@livewithdr.andre1]

Awesome 👏🏾

[@singingmanmd]

Awesome ❤❤!!

[@demimatthews4309]

Beautiful!!! 😮

[@janicescott-pair97]

Sing!! Beautiful voice!!😊😊😊😊

[@DetroitTea23]

Just speechless in a good way. Beautiful ❤

[@footlover603]

Yeeessssss girl ❤

[@jamesnorris9637]

Absolutely amazing

[@neilfeigeles8944]

seriously great

[@shileichang9562]

LOVE！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！