20th Anniversary "Journey To The Past" Performance | ANASTASIA The Musical

We celebrated the 20th anniversary of the film, Anastasia with a special performance of "Journey To The Past."
ANASTASIA is now on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre.
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[@emilyweaver515]

The fact that she was sick, just performed an entire show and still managed to sound like that is amazing!! She is a goddess⭐⭐⭐

[@laurenelainebone]

The gasp when the curtain rises

[@traversblackwelder6895]

Lauren Bone

[@elsheddars3918]

The was sick

[@roxanneemiliano7451]

The timing and sync ... impeccable 👌

[@ROAN1495]

would do the same hahaha this song is nostalgia incarnate :)

[@nicolettaseverene2460]

I started bawling just at that.

[@yaritzamiranda921]

She sang in sync with the cartoon, she's so perfect asdfghk

[@chrisjoseph5525]

A little late at the end and I def agree she was amazing and in sync

[@denisewalsh6586]

Agree...I love the idea of the actual animated movie in the back..its connecting the original to the present

[@danaslitlist1]

When I was younger I would lay on the floor of our tv room and listen to this song, imagining what it would look like if it was a Broadway show and now here we are! I really hope I can see this show soon in person, from everything I’ve seen it’s just as magical as I could have hoped for.

[@nataliejazmin9598]

Dana Steidle seriously I would do the exact same thing !

[@lioncelica5170]

It brought me to tears, go see it

[@emmybm15]

CHRISTY IS SO BRILLIANT! SHE WAS SO ON TIME WITH THE FOOTAGE 😁❤👏

[@Bairrfhionn]

Well duh. You try singing the song NOT in time with the footage.

[@hannahmaria9021]

Technically that's more like the brilliance of the conductor since he/she keeps and sets the tempo, but Christy is brilliant none the less!

[@lan-hwang]

actually, there's a small TV facing her so she could peak to keep up with the sync. It's typical facility in all broadway theatre at least.

[@jigeummybear]

She grew up with the movie version of the song so she can probably sing it with her eyes closed. 😆

[@yotangy]

I'm sure that these days, for anything live that has to be in sync with recorded materials (whether sound or video), there's a click track. Basically, the conductor (or maybe also musicians) are listening to a metronome to tell them how fast they are supposed to play. As long as Christy is in sync with the orchestra, she will be in sync with the video.

[@minsunkang7264]

Awwwwww she was obviously a bit sick, and yet it's still such a good performance💕 And the journey to the past is the movie version, so she had to sing a bit faster and adjust to the different layout. UGH I LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@xrarelightx]

I am really glad you noticed she is sick too. Earlier today someone on the FB page made a rude comment on this performance. ugh. She is only sick, that is all. Still, this performance is top notch as always. I hope she recovers soon. Poor Christy.

[@jigeummybear]

She was sick this week. Both her and Nicole. Julia and Kathryn had to go on stage for one night so they could rest.

[@xrarelightx]

Aww that's too bad. I hope they recover quickly. :(

[@trishalee7535]

Yeah, you can definitely hear the scratchiness in her voice in some parts. But nevertheless, she’s an amazing performer even while sick.

[@xrarelightx]

Definitely as always!

[@annemariestrehl]

How did they get the live performance and clip so perfectly synced up? Amazing timing by Christy.

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Travel on the Brain practice

[@ellesbelles64]

Kelsie Anderson that's true, but it's really easy to make different phrasing or breathing choices even in the same song, so the fact that she synced so closely is really impressive! :D

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

@@ellesbelles64 BITCH PLEASE. IT'S CALLED ADDERALL

[@PointyTooth]

Well, she's just in sync with the music like any singer would be. The og music is synced with the animation. Although the performance is really impressive, synchronizing the music with the video was the easiest thing of it all

[@analorena6832]

@@ellesbelles64 on that same note, Christy is a fan of Anastasia, so she probably grew up singing along to this exact version of the song and therefore is familiar and comfortable with the original phrasing and breathing choices.

[@iamchristian1129]

It’s pretty strange that a lot of people want Anastasia to become an official Disney Princess, since Disney owns Fox now

[@thebettercandyxd1307]

ohhhh yes they gotta do that! someone refer to the disney princess rules see if An qualifies!

[@KoraggRules]

There is already a cast named Anastasia...Cinderella’s step sister

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

@@thebettercandyxd1307 she wears a dress and has an animal sidekick, she's a princess alright

[@georgiaewington]

KoraggRules she’s not a princess though

[@faeerri]

@@georgiaewington I believe a Grand Duchess of Russia counts as a princess. And have you seen how many disney princesses aren't actually princesses?

[@swannlake6890]

Christy is soo amazing... I didn't even notice she was sick .. such an inspiration

[@Kezzeract]

I've been waiting for this for 20 years.

[@thespianpeacock]

As a child I dreamed of this show, I would run around in my moms prom dress singing journey to the past- and its a role I plan on achieving one day! This is such a special show. Christy is a Powerhouse- i'm so proud of her, and I aspire to be at her level one day! (p.s I would LOVE a "Journey to the Past" cover competition or something... that would be so fun.)

[@justsomegirl7274]

ThespianPeacock LMAO WAIT SAME HAHAHA I used to wear all the fancy dresses my mom had in layers and swoosh around singing this in the family room 😂😂😂 Dream role as well, though being half asian and not looking russian won't help my case LOL

[@thespianpeacock]

Kaila Karns really? Awesome!! Anything is possible- i'm sure you could easily be Anya! I'm sure its the spirit of Anya they are looking for whilst casting- not the skin tone!

[@justsomegirl7274]

ThespianPeacock ANYA BUDDIES HAHA Lets both achieve that dream one day!

[@justsomegirl7274]

ThespianPeacock also so DOWN for a cover competition 😍

[@maura_the_rose]

ThespianPeacock omg can we please do a cover competition that would be so fun!

[@naotmaa6103]

This song may have lost the Oscar to "My Heart Will Go On" but it certainly had more longevity! Still magical over 20 years later

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

The oscars are bullshit. Fox made sure not to get "once upon a december" because they wanted Titanic to win.

[@faraway-2009]

La_Trolette I agree. A lot of Oscar winners were unworthy and there were better choices.

[@juliusmaloney]

Yeah, this isn’t a thing. ‘My Heart Will Go On’ remains iconic. This is a cute song from an animated film score...🤨

[@yungkimmy8844]

Yhea my heart will go on is in a whole another level don’t even compare this to that iconic song.

[@latrolettteeeeeee]

@@yungkimmy8844 OH SHUT THE FUCK UP

[@MadisonHartling]

She’s just so perfect. Christy is the perfect Anastasia

[@JustJay]

Christy is an absolute angel.

[@Blast2224]

She held it so well together, she must be either a little under the weather or overworked vocally. The holidays usually demand a lot of performers because so many flood in to see THE original lead. So from Thanksgiving to Christmas they seldom get a break. Granted maybe one or two days a week an understudy might cover at the most but most leads try to tough it out and also push their vocal chords. That's why in January you're more likely to see an understudy performance. Everyone's recovering.

[@annettedominguez7509]

This is good to know! Thank you for sharing!

[@anthonykehs7247]

THIS IS THE QUALITY CONTENT I SIGNED UP FOR WE LOVE A QUEEN

[@cassiemede1987]

I've never felt so nostalgic. And I just watched this movie recently. This was amazing. So glad you shared it. Also now I feel old since the movie has turned 20 and I remember it was one of the best times going to it in theaters. I was 7..... time flys

[@melissamiller4740]

I remember watching this movie and loving it as a kid too makes me wish the real Anastasia survived rip

[@juliabarretto66]

I'm really happy about this show! I had never wonder that Anastasia could be on Broadway, but here we are. With this beautiful voice, there isn't no better way to say happy birthday to this amazing movie.

[@leonrs1273]

Хочу поблагодарить KZbin за то, что в 2019 году напомнил о 20-летнем юбилее любимейшего мульта.

[@caraboo6812]

What??? She was sick in this??? Omg what more if she wasn’t??? She makes me tear up whenever I see her perform this number 😍😍😍

[@Neuro_Spicy_Ace]

I wish my Babcia (Polish for grandma) was still alive. I remember going to the movie theater with her and my dad to watch Anastasia, we were so in love with the story. Sharing the musical with her would have been amazing!

[@rui0011]

毎日のように聴いてる、歌声が素敵すぎる。 アニメーションと口合わせてるのもすごい、

[@anastasiagirl1342]

Best musical ever!

[@Sabrinajaine]

It always amazes me how long she keeps that final note! She seems to keep it longer than the song even requires, haha

[@ryebread9299]

Which I love

[@AngelLittleMerman]

I am so dying to know how does Don Bluth feels about this show. I would imagine him loving it of course!

[@KodytheRedFox]

Yes, I would imagine Don Bluth loving the Broadway adaption of "Anastasia", as well as his longtime partner Gary Goldman.

[@castlenovelist97BOOKS]

Christy is a beautiful soul. She is very talented and very humble to talk to. They picked the right Anastasia for the job.

[@PrettyBoiWill]

She should’ve done it as a duet with Liz callaway .. that would’ve been amazing for the 20th anniversary

[@irvinnguyen6485]

William Williams she did recently

[@patty386]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jOaaWXjqmBqNE here, in case you haven't seen it 😊

[@denisewalsh6586]

Liz Callaway is amazing..I remember back in 1997 when I heard her voice .it was so enchanting and almost heavenly..the purity of her vocals made me believe there is good in the world amidst the turmoil..the composer Flaherty had her sing it at 1 am and he was astounded how long she held that last note and then of course he awarded her the singing role in the 1997 Anastasia movie

[@EiquMiller]

I can now die in peace after watching this. Thanks

[@camyyrey]

Yes Christy!!! I wish I could go see Anastasia, everyone is so talented.

[@opera_gangster]

It's scheduled to go on tour soon!

[@camyyrey]

Torre O'Neill doubt that they'll come to Argentina. But one can hope!

[@claraborgesbr]

I'd love too! We're neighbours, though, I'm brazilian! If they ever reach Argentina, I'd go!

[@jigeummybear]

Torre O'Neill When??? I mean I already saw them last september but I really wanna watch it again. Everyone is perfect! ❤️

[@assholebyginger]

Torre O'Neill Are they coming to Toronto, Canada?

[@averystreeter9470]

Christy is such an amazing actress and so talented, I love watching her perform as Anya!

[@AlcmeneUndertaker]

Same

[@mollyreed6929]

My actual name is Anya

[@denisewalsh6586]

My cousin from South Germany has the name Anya, also my friend who lives in Berlin has this name...wonder if the origins are German. Glad everyone appreciates the beauty of the songs in the musical.❤

[@LuisHernandez-dd3ut]

This is reliving the glory of the Romanovs

[@lalala2078]

I listen and belt out to this song whenever I drive in traffic on my way to night classes -- it soothes everything 😌

[@ArtleyDraws]

I love this. She’s really syncing well!

[@mollyreed6929]

Ashley Jane I don’t think she is lip syncing

[@leilanyx]

I think she means she's singing in sync with the video well, not that she's literally lip syncing it's broadway and she doesn't need to, but y'know.

[@michaelcuadro8586]

Sounds very original.. I love u christy. Thank u for this musical. Please make Anastasia ..disney princess

[@PassiveAgressive319]

One of the best animation songs EVER. This surpasses Disney songs hands down

[@denisewalsh6586]

This song with a melody composer by Stephen Flaherty is literally the best animation song ever..what distinguishes this song from others is that from the very first word there is a constant melody going on with each note not just a melody at the crescendo at the end. It differs from the popular Frozen song where the first 7 lines really have no melody it's like Anna is just talking to you and then at some point a melody and crescendo start What Mr. Flaherty has achieved in having every word and sentence have a melody is genius.

[@MusicChicaMia]

My favorite part is at the beginning when the current goes up and it shows the clip from the movie and everyone in the audience goes "Awwww~!"

[@ellapowell3437]

I’m crying this is so beautiful and I love this musical so much.

[@Hchickrocks]

I'm DYING for this to go on tour!!!!!! Anastasia was my favorite cartoon growing up and is the only reason I would EVER go to New York.

[@andrea7239]

miss ma'am sings better than me when she's sick than when i'm the healthiest i've ever been IM LITERALLY IN LOVE WITH HER

[@bigmonkeypictures4084]

The soundtrack of the musical is never going to be as good as the movie.

[@nilan097]

Christy is amazing! I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I SAW this Live!!! Christy also is an amazing person and even sang happy birthday to me when I met her!

[@denisewalsh6586]

Wow..that was super nice..I dont think any other actress would have done that..super special of her to do that😊

[@stormyphillips251]

Christy has such a sensational voice. She’s easily one of my top favorite broadway actresses.

[@lapiwii]

I wish to see this play more than anything in this world!!!!

[@reaganebert199]

Part of me was expecting the original voice of Anya to show up, but this was even more amazing!!!

[@JordanVanRyn]

MY CHILDHOOD JUST CAME TO LIFE!!!! BRAVO CHRISTY!!!!

[@pandalover1238]

legit BLOWS my mind as to how christy legit makes anya COME TO LIFE, and how well her singing lined up with the movie!!!

[@iluvzurara2]

LOVE LOVE LOVER HER!! i saw the show in may and it was even more beautiful than i would have ever imagined it to be!! Christy is so humble and embraces the role with so much infectious enthusiasm... you can immediately tell she was always a fan, and that the role is something she has always dreamed of. This song always brings me to tears with the amount of emotion she brings. UGH I WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!! (but thats expensive haha) HOWEVER I WILL BE AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE NEXT WEEK TO WATCH THE CAST PERFORM FOR BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS AND I AM SO BEYOND EXCITED!!!! she was definitely a little sick here which im sure she was bummed out about but it was still spectacular and i hope she feels better soon!!

[@LadySeraphineCC]

This is my FAVORITE non Disney animated musical ever. ♥️

[@bradydomann3102]

She's amazing and so talented, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't hear some wear and tear in her voice in this... I hope they aren't working her too hard on top of doing the show too.

[@interestingmouse9961]

Brady Houlahan she was sick that day... And you're right about being careful.

[@Elemiriel]

Tearing up a little... This song was so important to my childhood... The only doll from a movie I EVER asked for was Anastasia

[@veggiet2009]

I'm so glad this film got a musical version.

[@emilyschofield5405]

Well now I'm crying...❤❤

[@Enerjay88]

Emily Schofield I was in tears myself

[@lourdesdecasiopea]

me too

[@h2dlg997]

Used to watch Anastasia with my kids , now they graduated from college and I still watch the songs on you tube.

[@goramaciura7230]

You are old

[@eljordinio7647]

Christy Altomare never ceases to amaze. She not only have an amazing rendition of journey to the past but it was also right in sync with the movie version. That's incredible 😍😍

[@denisewalsh6586]

Yes it is right in sync perfectly.

[@berniebrijuega4464]

Heart, don't fail me now! Courage, don't desert me! Don't turn back now that we're here. People always say Life is full of choices. No one ever mentions fear! Or how the world can seem so vast On a journey ... to the past. Somewhere down this road I know someone's waiting Years of dreams just can't be wrong! Arms will open wide. I'll be safe and wanted Fin'lly home where I belong. Well, starting now, I'm learning fast On this journey to the past Home, Love, Family. There was once a time I must have had them, too. Home, Love, Family, I will never be complete Until I find you... One step at a time, One hope, then another, Who knows where this road may go Back to who I was, On to find my future. Things my heart still needs to know. Yes, let this be a sign! Let this road be mine! Let it lead me to my past And bring me home... At last!

[@anastasiagirl1342]

Amazing job Christy! Loved this performance so much!

[@breakthruracing]

All these years later and this song still gives me #goosebumps! 🤗

[@FelicianoCookie]

Feel better soon, Christy!!! You're so brilliant and beautiful, even when sick♡♡♡

[@feliciarussell2684]

I’m sobbing now after the closing announcement

[@MargaeryGaudier]

There are times in our lives we are filled with too much happiness that all we can do is cry. I haven't seen the musical, only these videos posted in this channel. I cry everytime. Seeing a performance directly from their stage, I'm grateful, I am crying again 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@roseof_alltrades3809]

So incredible when different forms of art collaborate! ♥️

[@kaylowe3740]

WOOOOOO!!! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kareneastman9695]

That whole movie is wonderful.🙂😲😀

[@kaamn1829]

she's just so excited and thrilled at the end there. like wow.

[@isabelle8836]

I love how Christy sounds so much like the original voice

[@Genkuro]

*BRILLIANT performance!*

[@cheybailey7337]

She did amazing!! I got goosebumps just hearing Christy sing...love this! 😍❤

[@cute_polly]

OMG I GOT CHILLS!🙏🏻 I’m from Russia and this means a lot to me. My favorite childhood film. I’m so happy to see that many people remember about that incredible movie. And now there’s a musical!✨ I’m in love. Thank you so much for doing this😭 And her voice is so beautiful~💕

[@deanmarino6593]

Talk about an actress who KNEW how lucky she was and relished in the amazing journey of playing Anastasia. She is absolutely wonderful and when I met her out of town, I could see how humbled she was.

[@quinnbalz7082]

Christy is my queen!! Love her so much!!

[@sweet.spicy.thick.pretty]

i was lucky to actually watch christy in person...and got to take a pic with her too... she was amazing in the play❤

[@evelyngranados2766]

I'm crying 😭😭😊😊😍😍👏👏👏

[@irinakermong1217]

I can't believe she wasn't nominated for a Tony. She's amazing.

[@anastasiagirl1342]

Anyone else notice Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty in the corner?

[@xrarelightx]

Yes! :D They look so proud!

[@brooklynwatson9728]

Who are they?

[@xrarelightx]

@ brooklyn watson, Lynn and Stephen wrote this song.

[@GhetsyMB]

omg im crying

[@chazofalsa]

@@brooklynwatson9728 they're very famous for creating musicals like Ragtime, Once On This Island, and Suessical!!

[@mina_9941]

Her voice is phenomenal

[@ashlinraime9573]

I loved being able to see this live! The play was amazing itself and when they announced this at the end it was just amazing. I was ecstatic. I'm so lucky to have been able to be there!

[@1ashntim]

I literally have goosebumps! Amazing voice!

[@VenhedisKaffas]

Ah,she's so good!!!! I literally got goosebumps during that last note!!

[@isaaaaaburotto]

Truly amazing! As a little girl I loved the movie, I watched it again and again, I also remember calling my mom to see me and dancing ballet to this and once upon a December, really amazing! Thanks to everyone who made this possible

[@SimpleJars]

This version of 'Journey to the Past' sounds GREAT!!!

[@vanh2140]

Best movie ever

[@littlegiry]

Please. Please do a live recording of this show ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hannahswensen5523]

STUNNING

[@lunaamore20]

Falling in love again n again wid Anastasia. She freakin nailed da last high note TvT

[@laineye.5716]

This was/ is my favorite Broadway show😍 (And I love so many)

[@skylar_sparks]

Anastasia has been my most favorite movie for such a long time and when I heard they had a musical I loved it 10 times more (because I love every musical 😂) can't believe it's having its 20th anniversary amazing job Christy such an Amazing Anastasia

[@haidermemon9533]

So beautiful

[@jazzyjen5083]

I named my childhood cat Anastasia after this Anastasia ❤

[@Andresfin]

Anastasia the movie came out the day after I was born in 1997. I love loved it for as long as I can remember and I was so lucky to see the musical when it came to Denver this year. ❤️

[@fierywolf1981]

That last note!!!!

[@mariaelenacollingwood5516]

Words do not express how much I love this musical...thank you for creating a childhood love and dream of mine come true! The movie was my favorite growing up, and the musical is starting to become my favorite as well. I will come see you guys on Broadway, even if I have to sell everything I own to get there, I promise!

[@M0nsterMakerMellie]

This was freaking beautiful!!! Anastasia has always been one of my favorites and this song is always stuck in my head. Amazing tribute!

[@stcc2027]

I went to this broadway on Nov 29th, I am so glad that I went and got to saw this surprise performance, and I totally love it

[@staceyburns4792]

Oh gosh this song brings tears to my eyes its beautiful!!!!

[@sophiathorsen5885]

Christy is a powerhouse!! She has such an expression filled voice! Such a wonderful song, in a wonderful new version of the beloved movie! I can only say so well done to Christy, you are a wonderful singer! Especially that song, which is so hard to get just right by the end!

[@juliannegabriel8091]

I was able to watch this on broadway, and I love broadway shows. This was by far my favorite. Standing ovation, the cast was amazing, brought my childhood back. Will watch again!!

[@QueenApril]

Whaaaat a performance !!!! Just WOOOOOOW 💕💕

[@lukegreen5341]

Happy 20th Birthday Don Bluth's Anastasia. 1997 - 2017. 20 Years Of Fun Action And Excitement. I've Going To See Anastasia The Broadway Smash Hit Musical In New York City This Year. Thanks Mate. X

[@mangomaking]

from 2:06 onward, the giddy joy in her voice fits the animation so well... brought me to tears!! 😢💖💖

[@blackcatvibez990]

Goosebumps everywhere! She sings so well!