THE PROM Beth Leavel

From the 2018 Broadway musical "The Prom," Beth Leavel (as Tony-winning Broadway diva Dee Dee Allen) and company in "It's Not About Me."" Lyrics below:
I wanna tell the people of
Whatever this town's called
I know what's going on here
And frankly, I'm appalled
I read three quarters of a news story
And knew I had to come
And unless I'm doing "The Miracle Worker"
I won't play blind, deaf and dumb
Listen, you bigoted monsters
Just who do you think you are?
Your prejudice and your oppression
Won't get past this Broadway star
Stealing the rights of a girl
Who is an LGBQ-Teen
I've been far too angry to google what those letters mean
But it's not about me
It's about poor (Emma)
Emma, for can't you see
The ordeal she's been dealt
So hear my plea
Or here's your next dilemma
How do you silence a woman who's known for her belt?
Sing it, Eleanor!
Her belt!
But it's not about me
Go on then, threaten to riot
It won't phase me in the least
I understand furious townfolk
I did "Beauty and The Beast"
I'm no stranger to slander
So my dear, you're not alone
The Post once said
I was too old to play Eva Perón
Eva Perón!
But it is not about me
It's Emma's story, damn it
Equality
Should be this country's norm
No photography
Unless you Instagram it
Use hashtag Dee Dee Takes Local Yokels By Storm
But it's not about me
I didn't come here to make a scene
But I know how Emma's heart aches
And this is how actors intervene
With fiery songs and dance breaks
But it's not about me
Although I'm rich and famous
Publicity is not my final goal (Call security)
You needn't be so backwards ignoramus
Join me and we'll start fighting
Could I get softer lighting?
Wait, this is not about me
Me (This is not about, what is happening?)
Me (This is not about, what is happening?)
Me (This is not about)
It is all about Emma
And not about me

[@mckenzieprice2270]

Her comic timing is legendary

[@imjustalex6931]

Wow, she is incredible! What a masterclass in both comedic timing and how to keep yourself healthy yet still give a great performance 8 times a week! She can definitely still belt it out, but I love that there are parts where she's also speak-singing, and she still does not miss a bit, still keeps up the energy!

[@ethanlid3473]

The way her phrasing perfectly enhances the comedy in this song.... 😌😌

[@Dead-or-Alive1985]

"WE ARE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM BROADWAY." I think about this line every DAY

[@scottgray6276]

What a hoot! I was a dresser for The Prom, when it came to town, and I worked with Beth Leavel, back when she was an intern, at Pennsylvania Stage Company, in 1980….or so. I taught her how to contour shade her cleavage!

[@rosadalessio9348]

@scottgray 6276 PERDON MI PREGUNTA ... ¿Y PORQUE LO DEL ASCO?? NO ENTIENDO LO DEL ASCO.. SALUDOS ATT..

[@user-sh4mv3tc3r]

I worked on her first show in NY, Applause, where she did the title song and then the following year, also at ELT, when she did Promises, Promises. She was a riot and so nice

[@jeffmeshel8181]

Thank you for one of my favorite songs perfectly performed by one of my favorite actresses from one of my favorite musicals. You have made my day..

[@auroraspiderwoman5886]

This is just my entry for NYC Pride 2023.

[@jacksonhoopah]

@@auroraspiderwoman5886 Beth Leavel for pride, you couldn't be more spot on

[@LizaFan]

Ugh, she's perfect.

[@crimsoncrow]

Every time you post I always have to Google to make sure that the person the video features didn't just die. 😂

[@rosadalessio9348]

@crimsoncrow. JA😊 NO ERES EL UNICO ..YO TAMBIEN...SALUDOS ATT DESDE ARGENTINA..

[@AngelaDirignani]

Since I've watched the movie I can't get over Meryl Streep's version of this song... simply stunning

[@MrDevius2]

How fun/interesting! The movie was my introduction to THE PROM (and I loved it). So this is great to see too.

[@cynerixplayzroblox828]

This is amazing!! Too bad the full thing will never be released but, at least, there is the NYCG8R video from around the same time that was released out there!! Keep up the good work Aurora!! ❤

[@jasonmatthews534]

1:25 I seriously thought she was about to go into Rafiki’s Chant there. Lol.

[@kevinkiniry3941]

iconic!

[@NotPatReilly]

Yes! 👏👏👏👏

[@bernieappugliese2029]

Yeah baby!!

[@Cris-db8iy]

Thank you Aurora! Wonderful performance, is there a chance you share some of Beth's in The Dowsy Chaperone? Like "As We Stumble Alone" I have only seen low quality recordings circulating and more than one of us would like to appreciate her talent up close.

[@ah.nao.danilo]

do you have this full recording?

[@leprecornlee]

Comedy genius ❤

[@roytonis7018]

Will you post a video of beth leavel as the witch from into the woods?

[@catchison8671]

😍😅❤️👏🏼👏🏼

[@jasonluckoff3880]

The prima musical looks good The musical never came to Detroit and I never saw it on Broadway and I never saw it in Detroit on tour. Let’s skip Detroit.

[@Mel-pb5xw]

It’s @ the Croswell in Adrian, MI through Sunday!