“At The Beginning” from the 1997 ANASTASIA film | ANASTASIA The Musical

They were strangers on a crazy adventure… Watch ANASTASIA’s Christy Altomare and Zach Adkins perform “At The Beginning,” the beloved song from the 1997 film.
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[@coco-jr3fy]

2024 who's still here

[@melanielover-hf2lr]

meeee

[@fhhfhh297]

🙋‍♀️

[@kris.javier02]

Found my wedding song. Now I only need to find my groom hahahhaha Edit: I still haven't. Hahahahahahaha

[@jenelynlacson8149]

Lol😂😂

[@lancea1202]

I was thinking of the same thing too. But for me, it would be my wife. Hehe

[@irenesamb82]

Me too😂 I just need to find a groom😁

[@carlorossi1159]

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[@gencel8094]

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[@kayahigham8568]

God, imagine getting to do something like this - singing, acting, having this much fun - for a living. I know it's still hard work, but music and musical theatre is my passion and my dream job and I reaaaallly hope I get to do this someday.

[@alliahneyspacheco1111]

we same🤧

[@ezrastrife]

sameeeeeeeeeee

[@mixtapemeg]

you'll be able to, i know it! sending so many good wishes xx

[@kayahigham8568]

@@mixtapemeg thank you so much! 😄

[@imperialhistorian4201]

It ain't hard work if you enjoy it

[@cu2524]

I love Christy’s energy when she sings. She’s shining the brightest.

[@alexmeyer5260]

The original Donna Lewis and Richard Marx duet will always be my favorite, but this is a great version, too.

[@astrid654]

Ikr! The original always be the best!

[@sandramamedu761]

Alex Meyer faxx

[@iSniperQueen]

Alex Meyer i agree its soo true

[@alessm2206]

My favorite version is when Christy and Derek did this live.

[@hughmurchison8260]

I agree totally!

[@eliseluttrell]

AFTER CHRISTY AND DEREK SANG THIS AT THE PRINCESS PARTY IVE BEEN DYING FOR A DIMA AND ANYA RECORDING OMG!!!

[@musical_dreams]

Elise Luttrell Yeees. And when he ran in, calling "Princess, princess" to Christy aka Anya like he was real Dmitry. SO CUTE 😍

[@eliseluttrell]

Марина Смирнова it had my little princess heart fluttering 😍😍

[@dazraine7400]

Well they just posted one of Derek and Christy singing "You Shine" , I think you'll enjoy it😉

[@ynnvrz]

Sorry, but who is Dima?

[@eliseluttrell]

Yunuén Valdez Rmz. Dimitri! They nicknamed him Dima at the broadhurst 😂

[@CarlieSheehan]

I love that Christy is belting it out with the energy of someone who grew up belting this song. I miss the daily dose of Christy.

[@donnamarierances5782]

Christy?

[@amyb1993]

Its such a shame that this song isn't actually in the musical

[@vitomasilotti]

No way! This song is not in the musical? Damn. I don't get it?

[@lillyn2755]

*immediately puts on repeat*

[@tabbyspell5264]

I haven’t heard Zach sing before this, but like dang they sound really good together. This is one awesome recording!

[@powerfullysocratic6614]

The diction in this version is fantastic. Crispy, crystal clear consonants and vowels. Voice and overall energies are fantastic too!

[@jericor8335]

Why is this rendition not on Spotify?! I need this!

[@lmko10]

I was just looking for it! Ugh it needs to be 😭

[@MrGleeiscool]

The original isn’t on Spotify either

[@preppypeppy6437]

I was going to ask the same thing 😂 I need this song asap

[@lisah8438]

@@MrGleeiscool why are they hiding this song.

[@MrGleeiscool]

@@lisah8438 idk

[@lostgirlclub]

This is so good! Derek is SUCH a great Dimitri that I was scared of his replacement but Zach is MARVELOUS and it`s such a different take but I love it. They are both unique and create something interesting! WELL DONE

[@nifflerrain901]

I believe he left to be in Jagged Little Pill

[@girlduogacha9262]

Its Zack, look at the description Sorry if ya thing I'm yellin' at

[@kayleegreen413]

@@girlduogacha9262 it says "zach" not "zack" so im confused

[@girlduogacha9262]

@@kayleegreen413 oh yeah sorry Haha! And my comment is like 1 year ago so I have no idea when I comment this lol

[@honeymabatawi1980]

We were strangers, starting out on a journey Never dreaming, what we'd have to go through Now here we are, I'm suddenly standing At the beginning with you No one told me, I was going to find you Unexpected, what you did to my heart When I lost hope, you were there to remind me This is the start And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you We were strangers, on a crazy adventure Never dreaming, how our dreams would come true Now here we stand, unafraid of the future At the beginning with you And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you Knew there was somebody, somewhere A new love in the dark Now I know my dream will live on I've been waiting so long Nothing's gonna tear us apart And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you Life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep going on Starting out on a journey Life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you

[@kwirkykins4346]

I just became obsessed with this musical last week AND THEN THEY COME OUT WITH THIS AND CHRISTY'S DUET WITH LIZ CALLAWAY WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE

[@3lizabethrose]

Welcome new fan-astasia! Might I also recommend the cover of this song by Evynne Hollens and her husband Peter?

[@Genkuro]

HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jOaaWXjqmBqNE

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

I love how Christy's like, guiding him through the song since he's the newbie and she's the old vet lol. So cute.

[@shellyjelly5975]

I love the chemistry of when they sing together. Anyone can sing, but to be able to sing in a way that matches another person so entirely is the best gift of all. Thank you for this.

[@BiBi121296PA]

I absolutely love how much Christy's eyes are shining while she's singing OMG the cutest

[@mystery1317]

This song is so ridiculously 90s but LEMME TELL YOU this video is too damn cute. Christy and Zach did a great job 😭❤️

[@zariqafsha]

Paola Rivera the song was originally made popular by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis when Anastasia animation movie was out back in 1997, in case you forget or don’t know it.. I believe this music is not different from the original version. Hence that explains why it sounds so 90s. Anyway.. I love the original version more even though this Christy-Zach version isn’t that bad..😃🙏

[@Nazaba09]

Well it is a 90’s song...

[@maryjoydelacruz1536]

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[@kythrathesuntamer9715]

Hahahahahaha I've said it before but the only thing I miss about the 1990s was the music...

[@jarodmorris611]

Were you even alive in the 90s? And I mean not in diapers.

[@BG-be8di]

I'm loving this song, and it sounds like the perfect duet for Dimitri and Anastasia; and this is not the end, but the beginning of a life together for them, as her grandmother said, after their wonderful journey and another one starting

[@jingdellomes465]

This was sang after our wedding ceremony at the church. Love it!

[@jessicapaul2830]

😍 Their voices are absolutely amazing together

[@Swango33]

We were strangers Starting out on a journey Never dreaming what wed have to go through Now here we are And I'm suddenly standing At the beginning with you No one told me, that I was going to find you Unexpected, what you did to my heart When I lost hope You were there to remind me This is the start [Chorus:] And life is a road I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to keep flowing Life is road now and forever Wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you We were strangers On a crazy adventure Never dreaming that dreams would come true Now here we stand unafraid of the future At the beginning with you [Chorus:] And life is a road I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to keep flowing Life is road now and forever Wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you Knew there was somebody somewhere Like me alone in the dark Now I know that my dream will live on I've been waiting so long Nothings gonna tear us apart [Chorus:] And life is a road I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to keep flowing Life is road now and forever Wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you Life is a road and I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to keep flowing on Starting out on a journey Life is a road I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to keep flowing In the end I want to be standing at the beginning With you

[@Myrna569]

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[@milywu5870]

Te amo por poner el lyric

[@mumoynanez132]

Swango33 nice

[@veeveegem]

Thank youuuu!!

[@DigiDestined13]

Anastasia fans already knew the lyrics to this song. There was no need to type them out.

[@christopherkuechmann9774]

Listening to Zach and Christy sing "At the Beginning" lifts my spirits always. I first saw Anastasia with my late wife Gloria back in 1997. Little did I know at the time that this song would have the impact that it does for me now.

[@cynthiastephie]

This is one none Disney song that will never get old. ❤

[@MeganWoodard1984]

EVVVVVVVVVVVERYTHING!!!! I am so glad they recorded this together!!! They finally gave Zach his own song!!! I am DYING to see this, it is my dream to see this show live

[@tententagidim]

Not enough love for the conductor so I guess I'll be the one giving it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ BUT THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.

[@5-htp90]

That's the amazing Haley Bennett. She has worked quite a bit with Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the folks that wrote all the music to Anastasia. She has also worked on quite a few of the other current Broadway shows such as Dear Evan Hansen and Once On This Island.

[@sandyb6691]

Yes - I just saw her conducting at “Come From Away”!! She was playing the keyboard and conducting ,, but then she danced around onstage with the cast, playing an accordion! She’s awesomely talented!! 👏❤️

[@multikaraokechannel8734]

Yes, I am beginning to be in love with the conductor, she has an amazing smile with happiness.

[@sarahmatthews5878]

Their voices are such a great pairing!!!!!!Their chemistry is pouring out of my screen.

[@brookedowd7747]

THIS IS SO AMAZING!!! i love this song so much really the whole soundtrack is amazing and totally needs a deluxe album!!! They both have such amazing chemistry you can totally see it!!!

[@naniwaluckybi]

I'm losing my freaking mind!!! AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!! 😮😮😮 really really hoping that Liz Callaway and Christy Alromare officially record their duet of Journey to the Past

[@cutephantomJCAGdoll]

THEY DID THAT

[@Genkuro]

*They did it. Here you go: **kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jOaaWXjqmBqNE*

[@AshleyWettlin]

WHY AM I CRYING THIS EARLY IN THE MORNING

[@TheTiredRedhead]

I was balling my eyes out the first time I heard this song so I feel ya haha.

[@atikempire3039]

One of the best duets of all time!

[@coyoteugly3442]

This is one of the best versions of this song. Their voices actually complement each other's..

[@chavivi86]

MY HEART!!!! I thought Derek was the perfect Dmitry but now I'm really curious to see Zach's version!! Great voice.

[@sweetballad2643]

chavivi86 saw zach as dmitry about 2 months ago! he was absolutely fantastic. he reminded me a lot of the dmitry in the movie :-)

[@getanjolyroy]

i saw zach as dmitry his opening week--he's amazing !!! he has this youthfulness to him & optimism almost? very different from derek but so good too!!! if you can get yourself rush tickets it's worth it for him :")

[@laursport06]

Oh yea it was fantastic. Can’t see anyone else playing it honestly. He is adorable!

[@hannahwan8678]

Zach's voice is so aesthetically pleasing😍

[@leonicedianasayovillordon7273]

Super agree!

[@skatemusically]

Zach is an amazing Dmitry! Love this song so much and even more so because Christy and Zach sang it! Favourite Anastasia song ever!! ❤️

[@brennenreynolds1701]

Damn...this gave me chills the SECOND Christy started singing! Love this song and they did an amazing job on this.

[@IAmNotNicolex]

Alright, so let’s get a studio recording of Christy and Liz Callaway’s Journey to the Past. I wanna throw all my money to that 😂

[@Genkuro]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jOaaWXjqmBqNE

[@zandylovesrisk]

It's on iTunes now.

[@angeliquemaulit]

Haha ibigti na ito haha

[@kliedberg]

I love Christy, she sings this and every song with such passion and you can tell she absolutely loves this character.

[@CL-bm3pl]

Their chemistry and harmonies are amazing!

[@rhiedavid1185]

I really love this song, and also this version. great singers, i like christy's voice. im always playing it!

[@nicolewagner6292]

Can everyone stop complaining that Derek isn’t in the video? Derek left the show three months ago to pursue other opportunities. Zach is a wonderful Dmitry and definitely does justice to the part. If he wasn’t good and if he didn’t have amazing chemistry with other cast members, he probably wouldn’t have booked the part. Stop being rude and let them be.

[@bigonbooks4736]

I was just about to comment that! Completely agree!

[@HaussOfSharon]

Thank you!

[@naniwaluckybi]

Nicole Wagner Truly agree with you. He's getting all this unnecessary hate. The fact that they went out of their way to record an Anastasia song that wasn't in the musical is definitely touching, since they know it would make fans happy. Can't fans just be thankful that they recorded this?

[@Horsesarethebest888]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 THANK YOU! He’s great in the role and a fine person as well.

[@bellota_miau2691]

Yes I think it would upset me if people were like we rather this person instead of you. Zach doesn't deserve that.

[@meganbaginski9932]

God so for all of y’all who are still hung up on Derek like don’t get me wrong Derek was phenomenal but Zach??? Zachary M Adkins???????? That man is a god. His Dima is flawless he’s boyish and charming yet still delivers on the heavy emotional side he has the voice of a goddam angel and I honestly haven’t seen any videos of him singing that even compare to what he can do live. I love Zach Adkins with every inch of my being thank you for coming to my Ted Talk

[@Chrystaliss]

Omg I love this so much and it’s insane how good Adkins’s voice is. I would love a Klena version just because I love various castings and exploring these characters through different people.

[@catswithluckyclover3333]

アナスタシアの物語も歌も大好きなので、また、聞けて嬉しいです😆✨✨ しかも、この舞台女優さん凄く可愛いらしくて素敵な方ですね😆✨✨ しかも、笑った顔が更に素敵です😆✨✨ この舞台女優さんのアナスタシアの舞台実際行ってみたいです😆✨✨

[@rachaelthomson2105]

I love watching how much Christy LOVES to sing

[@tsaahCORE]

Finally a nice quality video of Zach. Gosh he is the best ❤️

[@christopherkuechmann9774]

I love all the pairs who have sung this song together. This is my favorite I think. The great chemistry and smiles from Zach and Christy both warms my heart especially when it needs warming. Lyrics remind me all the time of the wonderful relationship that I had with my wife Gloria for 25 years until her passing in 2016 the day after Easter.

[@heyaaa3506]

I MEAN THE ASIAN GUY OUTSIDE OF THE BOOTH IS SO CUTE!

[@Genkuro]

@heyaaa - He is KENTA YONESAKA. A Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer based in New York City.

[@xBlacksStarx]

He'd gorgeous omg

[@justin_flynn]

I thought I'm the only one who noticed lol

[@hirsonkharisma2568]

Hahahaa

[@claudiagancayco8411]

I'm glad someone else noticed!! Hehe

[@christinec4426]

I love this so much I can't believe it's actually a thing. I love you, Christy and Zach 💕💕

[@Aida_Aeeda]

Can't we just all appreciate how wonderful these two voices sound together

[@paugarcia4045]

definitely on repeat..❤❤❤..I love Zach..hope I can watch them live on Broadway!

[@passionateangel9674]

Lovely song for the lovely theater couple. I love the way they look at each other. CONTAGIOUS! : )

[@savvydude5419]

Zach was my Dmitri when I saw Anastasia and he was so good! I love this so much!!!!

[@bigonbooks4736]

I'm seeing him in 2 weeks and I am LITERALLY so excited to see him!

[@savvydude5419]

BigonBooks he is such a great Dmitri. And him and Christy have great chemistry, you’ll love it!

[@gingerbread7042]

OH MY YAAA!!! YESTERDAY, I SAW CHRISTY AND LIZ PERFORM A DUET OF JOURNEY TO THE PAST AND NOW THIS? I AM SO LUCKY TO BE ALIVE RIGHT NOW.

[@Leng13]

Ang ganda ng song ngayon ko lang napakinggan 2024

[@Quietst0rm305]

The pure happiest of these two while doing their own version makes this video amazing, it’s not always the sound.. sometimes emotion says it all. Smile.

[@Andyyy444]

I’m sick of everyone wanting Derek, he left and Zach is here now, he is a great performer and singer and just be grateful we even have this. What if Zach read this comments, spread love guys and don’t be so immature. Fantastic video guys! ❤️💗💖

[@BeautifulSyrena]

Christy's passion when singing is everything💙 I love and admire her so much💕💕💕

[@brookedowd7747]

THIS IS AMAZING!!! Christy Altomare is so talented and this song sounds beautiful!!!

[@YankeeYapping]

Christy is beautiful. And you can tell she's having so much fun when she's singing!

[@karinam.2403]

This is incredible! I love their voices together. Time to listen to this on repeat!

[@paudesilva]

I lost it when he said the line “When I lost Hope... you were there to remind me” ♥️ please bring this musical in the Philippines!

[@Annesglitter]

I LOVE THIS AND CHRISTY AND ZACH DID AN AMAZING JOBB

[@enajfrayre3665]

I so love how their expressions goes with the song 😍😍😍

[@helloamy77]

Their voices are perfect together for this song! love it so much!

[@brendaburt2203]

Zach is wonderful! I love them both so much!

[@LeetTSPanda]

To have someone look at you like she looks at him...& the feeling of looking at someone the way she is look at him is so heavenly

[@kimraim2757]

This sums up how I feel about my fiance. So blessed to have him in my life. I'm looking forward to a new beginning with him

[@cristenleasalcedo2106]

wooow!!! zach!! you have an incredible voice Kudos for you!! -fan from Philippines

[@showaholic3358]

I'm gonna be living on this video page for three years.

[@technamie4235]

Lyrics We were strangers, starting out on a journey Never dreaming, what we'd have to go through Now here we are, I'm suddenly standing At the beginning with you No one told me, I was going to find you Unexpected, what you did to my heart When I lost hope, you were there to remind me This is the start And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you We were strangers, on a crazy adventure Never dreaming, how our dreams would come true Now here we stand, unafraid of the future At the beginning with you And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you Knew there was somebody, somewhere A new love in the dark Now I know my dream will live on I've been waiting so long Nothing's gonna tear us apart And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey I'll be there when the world stops turning I'll be there when the storm is through In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you Life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep going on Starting out on a journey Life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing In the end I wanna be standing At the beginning with you

[@benv7933]

Just watching how much they get into it is incredible!! I LOVE this!!!

[@laurenredding1419]

oh my gosh it's in a recording studio with a full accompaniment ALL OF MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED THE DREAMS OF 13 YEAR OLD ME ARE COMING TRUE THANK YOU GOD

[@Mina_rose17]

Really lovely. Zach has got a good voice that pairs well with Christy's. #FanastasiaFanatic

[@CammieKN]

I actually really Zach voice too

[@jcarolinajcos]

And Yes I am Still Playing it Over and Over 😍😍😍 I Really Love Their Voices!!!

[@laurenroach2314]

I'm so happy that we have this version with Zach! When I was in New York I saw Anastasia when Zach was Dimitri and he did such an amazing job and he's such a good singer! I'm happy that I have a song where I get to hear and remember what he sounded like.

[@phoebearbaugh1768]

I AM LITERALLY CRYING ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ellysianrealms]

Playing this version for nth time. I'm so in love with the song and their version!!

[@Starkid4590]

I just heard this song yesterday and it was stuck in my head all day. I remember watching the cartoon as a kid and liking it

[@Travisscott-x5]

Love this song. They sing so perfect together.

[@quynhanhphan9792]

The audiomaster guy looks attractive 😭

[@Genkuro]

*He is KENTA YONESAKA. A Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer based in New York City.*

[@merlyno9512]

Omg!

[@quynhanhphan9792]

@@Genkuro Thank you for the information!! XD

[@Genkuro]

@Quynh Anh Phan - You're very much welcome. 😊

[@chrisdein04]

Yessss!! I even paused the video clip of him. 😍

[@imogenna_]

I love this so much! And I’m so glad we got a Zach recording ❤️

[@cherrynaval14]

I love Zach! I'm lucky to have watched them both in Anastasia Broadway in Oct. 2018!

[@bearanekki]

I have 2 demands: first, bring the show back; second, have it professionally recorded

[@Maria-mu4ol]

I second this

[@IreneTheHouseOfNight]

If you guys want to enjoy this with Derek's voice as well, there's actually a live version of these two singing it. You can look for it. It's amazing, the voice chemistry is incomparable.

[@shanelleingrid]

THIS SONG MAKES ME FEEL NOSTALGIC

[@cocophamhanni]

The nostalgia gave me goosebumps. Brings me back when I’m just a little kid

[@stardust5678]

My fiancé just agreed to At The Beginning for our first dance (a favorite of mine since 1997), but ONLY if it’s this version! You know what? I can DEFINITELY get on board with it!

[@bernadinechetty7152]

Congrats!!!

[@rkah6187]

How did it go? :))

[@pompom45]

My favourite song ever 😍 so under appreciated

[@breep5]

Loved this!! I got to Zach when I saw the show on Broadway! I love Christy as well!

[@jennyramos292]

Super ganda ng song..everytime i hear this song i feel so much kilig ❤️❤️❤️

[@bplohubr5]

The performers actually look like they're in love I love it!

[@rubzanneeballe6981]

I am loving this version.💕💕

[@oyabi76]

That was beautiful....love this song!

[@quirky_geminight]

Those clear voices and tone. ♥

[@kimtacal9529]

I don’t know why, but every time I hear this song I become very emotional. I really love this song. I hope I can sing this to my special someone someday.

[@pendragon2012]

They both have great voices and in addition to being beautiful, Christy just sings out with such joy and energy. I dare you not to smile watching her!

[@bbyd0ll1]

You know you’re a huge fan when you’d stay listening to the music during the credits 😂 love this cover! ♥️

[@romartenorio2606]

Our graduation song. This brought tears to my eyes.

[@jcarolinajcos]

Their Voices are a Superb Match 😍😍😍