Blow, Gabriel, Blow (Sutton Foster)

[@camijohnson999]

Ok from 1:51-1:55 not only did the trumpets individually nail that run and make no mistakes, they were ALSO perfectly balanced and I feel like that deserves some more recognition lol.

[@kmart3453]

Cami Johnson trumpet gang 🤘🏻

[@chanhailey7848]

Flute here but yes instruments appreciation!!

[@paradox...]

Why, it's Gabriel, Gabriel blowin'!

[@evalevy2909]

The musicians and sound techs never get the credit due

[@jacksonsplayhouse8303]

@@evalevy2909 Thank you! I need more Broadway instrumentals!

[@Ashestoashesjc]

I wish the cast recording version was this tempo. It sounds so much more exciting at this speed imo but Sutton and this ensemble are fabulous!

[@Superakextras]

Oh my gosh! It's ASHE!! I LOVE your cover SO much. I'm in this play right now!

[@Superakextras]

Superakextras *covers

[@mmbr01rrf]

This is exactly the same arrangement, same tempo as the stage presentation BUT it's only 1/2 of what was in the Broadway show. The whole opening section in the choir robes is gone, about 4-5 minutes from the actual stage performance was taken out for TV. It really changes the whole number. If you didn't see the actual show , you're not aware of this BUT the tempo & vocal & dance arrangement are the same.

[@1jforreal]

***** I LOVE your covers , glad to know you're into musicals as well

[@JerkyPuck]

+mmbr01rrf the tempo is actually quite a bit slower on the cast album. Here it kicks a little faster. It tends to drag on the album.

[@larrenlew]

how is it that she looks fabulous in ANY haircolor? She is my absolute idol. Just phenomenal. Broadway misses her!

[@td9543]

well lauren she’s back on broadway go see her!

[@chideraomeh]

@@td9543I saw her in Sweeney Todd, she was amazing!

[@Freakeh411]

Her little three jumps on her low notes make me happy. You can tell she loves this number!

[@margaretryan13]

On another YT video.she says its her favourite number.

[@saturninojosesuarezquintan7476]

We also loves this number 😉

[@dazneuk9635]

I went to see Sutton for the first time at The Barbican, London on Saturday and I’m still in shock! Nothing prepares you for her talent in person, she's absolutely incredible!!! Countless standing ovations during the show, people in tears from sheer joy, it was a life changing experience!

[@lissie8602]

Same I had goosebumps on goosebumps she was fantastic

[@adrianjuniper1995]

Same here 😁 I saw her performance on the One Show and just had to go. I went to a show at the Barbican as well and completely blown away by her talent and goosebumps on goosebumps is totally correct.

[@A_random_nerd_with_braces]

Totally agree, I saw her a month ago and was absolutely electrified!

[@emmajo8135]

Same, such a great performance left feeling elated! The BBC had it on over Xmas too so we have it now to keep on out tivo

[@manuelorozco7760]

I saw the West End proshot on PBS. That’s why I’m here

[@Grace-cx8xp]

She looks like she is having the time of her life

[@jeannietraverso903]

Grace Knauss I mean,can you blame her?

[@merlin8537]

That's how it goes, when you're a (talented like all get-out) pro. My mom danced in the original Broadway production ...she would have adored Sutton Foster.

[@DerrickMims]

That's one of the things I like best about Sutton - she seems to get so much joy out of what she does, and the enthusiasm is catching. "Can you believe I get to do this every night?"

[@emilkurz6717]

She is

[@izzybelle3902]

Tbh if i was doing stuff like this i would be having the time of my life too because it looks like so much fun

[@damesfordays892]

as someone whos done a westend show of this musical i need to reiterate that this is the most fun number in the entire show by a long shot and i wouldnt be surprised if all those huge bright smiles are 100% genuine everyone would get so pumped when the intermission ended and it was time for this one that it was an effort to look like a bored hoity toity rich guy because youd just be vibrating with energy in anticipation of that dance to that balling music and youd look around to see your cast members white-knuckling the prop wine glasses to stop their hands shaking with excitement i come back to this song every once in a while just to relive that because i'll never forget it and it looks like it's a universal experience

[@mdbruffy]

It's really amazing how they were able to trim a full blown Broadway production number down to fit Letterman's performance area and still pull it off with this much power.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve seen that with Nice Work If You Can Get It

[@brentchavis9016]

I actually like this staging sooo much better. The tight confines focuses, streamlines and enhances the whole number. ❤

[@mdbruffy]

@@brentchavis9016 That's true. I've seen a fan video of the Broadway version and this is a lot better.

[@GwenJuckts]

I love "Blow Gabriel Blow", because even Cole Porter himself never actually believed with what exactly he got away with in that song! 😂

[@hannahwebster5606]

I've no idea what you mean ;)

[@johnboys4697]

Have no clue either

[@Gabrielle4eva]

I can't tell you how many times I have watched this. Every single time, it still takes my breath away. The magic of Broadway.... And Sutton Foster.

[@elsheets6526]

Who else thinks she would make a great Roxie?

[@ellerichard9871]

Yes!!

[@shahafcarmieli3858]

I honestly think she would be a great Velma

[@pickle3864]

El Sheets me me and me she has the bod face and voice to really pop off as roxie hart!

[@EasternStandardTim]

I mean, she’d probably make a great everything

[@travmartin8196]

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[@lalafunnys]

Sutton's got legs for daaaaays

[@AnniesAttractionAcademy]

I am sick and I have rehearsal from 3-10pm tomorrow. instead of sleeping, I'm watching every video of Sutton Foster possible

[@DerrickMims]

Sutton's always good for what ails ya!

[@charrison4448]

This woman never EVER ceases to amaze me.

[@ChicagoSouthDan]

One criticism I've heard is that Sutton Foster can't "belt it out "as is required for this part. However, after seeing and hearing this, I think those people must be nuts. She belts it out just great and she looks great too.

[@llcooljay520]

Idk, I disagree. I loved her Anything Goes, but this does feel like a phenomenal performer doing a song meant for a different type.

[@jefferycampbell247]

I saw her do this live twice and she can totally belt it out of the park. This number and "Anything Goes" at the end of Act 1 brought the house down.

[@orion8835]

The tone of Fosters voice is fine and articulated with a clean belt. A heavier and shiny voice is the best but then they don’t usually have the dancing anywhere near as strong. Or the words get muddled in too many overtones and the audience misses the innuendo. Reno Sweeney is a nightclub singer by design. Foster did an incredible job being both scissor leg dancer and clear voiced vocals. Completely unified with jaunt and sass.

[@Hannah-lr1uc]

@@llcooljay520 I saw her in this a few weeks ago and this number got the longest applause I've ever heard in my entire life. Literally like 5 mins. She was phenomenal.

[@frogsandanxiety9663]

it's all in her nose

[@jackie2007]

SO MUCH TALENT. Sutton Foster is a goddess. What a delight it is to watch her sing and perform.

[@tillyboos]

As someone who did a production of Anything Goes, "Blow Gabriel Blow" was DEFINITELY the MOST FUN number to perform, I always cracked a HUGE SMILE 😁singing out the last note.

[@danielyoung5137]

THIS is the number and the moment l judge everything else in musicals by. It heads the class, which includes things like “All that Jazz”, “l’m the Greatest Star”, “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the

[@danielyoung5137]

The Boat. BEST number l ever saw on the David Letterman’s show! Mad respect for all involved in the staging and in the expanded version of the revival itself.

[@mrmikepham]

11 years later and I still come back for that brunette male dancer🤷‍♂️😩💀🕯🥰

[@ThisWayOfLife]

She makes it look effortless...

[@Brissieskater1]

This performance is absolutely fantastic! Sutton Foster has a magnificent voice

[@AuroraBrent]

Saw the show on Wednesday afternoon, and I would see it again every day if I could!! Sutton Foster and the entire cast deserve all of the accolades they receive for this show!!

[@shakespeare5355]

It's 2:00 am. I have an exam tomorrow morning. What am I doing here?

[@gjm1953]

+Canadian Fangirl How did you do on the exam? Just wondering.

[@emia8119]

Same here 😂 I have a show run tomorrow since opening night is on Thursday. I should be sleeping!

[@shakespeare5355]

+gjm1953 51% 😂😂🔫 thanks, Sutton

[@Anachronismgorl]

I have asked myself that question so many times and so often it's thanks to Sutton Foster

[@rachelsewell7026]

Haha! For me it is just after midnight. I haven't put my kids to bed yet and we have church in the morning.

[@mikegiblin1559]

She never ‘throws a move away’. She means every beat. Everything is intended and powerful.

[@manuelorozco7760]

PBS Great Performances sent me here! I love the dancing and costumes. Sutton Foster is a rare triple threat in modern musical theatre

[@Protomang]

Just fabulous. Sutton Foster is this generation's Patti Lupone, I hope she gets more roles that can showcase her talent like this.

[@nancybadian1175]

I think Patti Lupone's voice is much better.

[@TheWizardOfBonk]

@@nancybadian1175 If you like brassy rasp with no nuance or diction, sure, LuPone is better I guess 🙄

[@tomshea8382]

@@TheWizardOfBonk I can tell you're a fan of straw men. Sutton can't catch Patti.

[@TheWizardOfBonk]

@@tomshea8382 I can see you don't know what a straw man argument actually is, embarrassing for you 🤣🤣🤣

[@rogerfernandez446]

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. THE CHOREOGRAPHY BLOWS ME AWAY. SUTTON FOSTER IS A TRUE TALENT.

[@Sloaneprimo]

hErE tHaT KiDs, iTs CaLLeD a bOp

[@BC-nj2uz]

I was fortunate enough to see her in this show (front row center) and she was fantastic! I loved it from beginning to end.

[@SnowyOwl0731]

I LOVE SUTTON FOSTER!! I had no idea she was even a Broadway star! I know her from her show, Younger, on TVLand. She's really sexy and funny on that show, but I had _no idea_ she could sing and dance so beautifully! I can't stop watching her in the "Anything Goes" Grammy performance. Holy shit snacks! Go, Liza!!

[@pallafox]

+CatherineAnn923 She's REALLY a rare breed. We need more triple threats like her that excel on their profession!

[@SnowyOwl0731]

Word.

[@Carolina-wt6be]

CatherineAnn923 Same, I knew her as Lizaaaaa 😍 I saw her at the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert last night and I legit cried. I couldn't believe I was in the same room as her!

[@mikaylahealey7430]

CatherineAnn923 Oh she's one of the most famous Broadway actresses ever!

[@charlesmiller3268]

Truly the very best performance of this ever.

[@bettyspaghetty6476]

the energy in this number makes my heart RACE

[@sjfoster12]

Sutton is an absolute genius. Every gesture has SO much meaning. Absolute masterclass

[@gjm1953]

You know, besides the voice, the acting, the dancing........she's also got some great gams!

[@crooning4leftovers125]

The stunning mega~watt talent of Broadway's Sutton Foster!

[@dragonair907]

My name is Gabrielle (female form of the name, but the angel was my namesake), I play the trumpet, and my high school is doing Anything Goes for our musical. I'm so pumped for this show.

[@LifeByChocolates]

Cole Porter was a genius. Foster camps this up a little. The dance routine is spectacular.

[@2034916]

She's just an amazing performer.

[@noneone2u]

Watching this I would imagine it couldn't get better. I was wrong. Just saw the filmed version of this. A stage show filmed in 2021, ten years after this version. AMAZING!! Sutton Foster is phenomenal and not to be believed! It was in Theaters for only two showings in U.K. in 2021 and recently in USA for two showings in March 2022. Pray they bring it back to cinemas so Sutton Foster can take us to the promised land again! Don't miss it if at all possible! THANKS FOR POSTING

[@treesny]

Just saw the full London video (2021) and couldn't agree more. It's not just her singing and dancing, but her terrific comic timing in her dialogue. The way she works with the rest of the cast is a dream, and her number with veteran Robert Lindsay - the (added) song "Friendship" - is blissfully over-the-top: two pros at the top of their game having a ball and making each lyric and joke land!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m here from watching on PBS

[@noneone2u]

@@manuelorozco7760 Thank you so much for letting me know! I'll look for it.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@noneone2u Your welcome

[@rubyfkat]

This is the best musical song I have ever heard..well done Sutton!! You are amazing...😍😍😍💃🏽

[@charleslumpkin6170]

I’d like to see anyone in Hollywood do this! Sutton is the genuine article of Broadway!

[@manuelorozco7760]

How about Ariana DeBose?

[@juliannegrassi9284]

@@manuelorozco7760 the only thing i will say to that is she started out on broadway then made the transition to the screen. not saying she couldn’t do it because i’m sure she could

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@juliannegrassi9284 So did Idina Menzel

[@edhalvey]

Infectious perfection all around. This number got me tappin’, clappin’ and jumpin’ in my seat. Blow Gabriel blow!

[@stevehoward3475]

Wow, fabulous choreography and singing like the angel⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@russellewis3331]

This cast this music on this legendary stage was what made Mr. Letterman the best. This is why the world loves NYC and Broadway. And if the brunette is single your fan in Edmonton loves everything you are!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m a California native who never been to NYC

[@robertwilliamson5953]

Great and the high kick in the middle is terrific.

[@wandawizard5605]

How do they remember where to position themselves without bumping into each other? Amazing dance troupe. Saw 42nd Street at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. What a fabulous, glitzy and stunning show.

[@jas2636]

her singing here gives me chills every single time i watch this

[@AbiS1018]

Sutton would be amazing in Chicago!!!

[@illuvius32]

My daughter's starting to get really into dance and choir. I'm showing her this tomorrow. Awesome stuff.

[@cacnoose47]

I just watched this video two days ago and I think I've literally seen it more than 15 times as of today

[@simonandgagafunkel]

I keep coming back to this video. Sutton is fantastic here, prefer this to the cast recording.

[@blanchecohen4362]

Brought the show's band along with the cast. Gotta love the trumpet player.

[@tracyjohn826]

WOW! I have always loved Jonathan Pryce’s version from De Lovely… BUT have to say I WISH I could have see Sutton LIVE!! AMAZING ❤

[@broadwayFan28]

Great camera work for a one night appearance!

[@shanedeleon5376]

This is one of those numbers you just have to see live. Saw this on the American Tour a few years ago and the audience didn't stop clapping for two or three minutes. They really blew it out of the water!

[@susanpayer3472]

This song and “sit down, you’re rocking the boat”…I can’t listen to either on without thinking the other. Sutton Foster is such a STAR!

[@JoanBette]

The act 1 finale of this revival was AMAZING!!!!! She was awesome

[@LaRosePetite]

I was in this show recently and it’s the most fun I have ever had doing a show!

[@LaRosePetite]

My dog played Cheeky!

[@HopeInJuly]

How does she belt like that after that dance break? She's so amazing, omg Sutton

[@nightflyer172]

Truly one of the best Theatre performers of all time!!!

[@denahoffmann8512]

Love Sutton Foster

[@ruthbitutu6026]

me too!

[@HDProductionsRJL]

Saw this last night in New York :) Best number!

[@irenakaczmarek]

To jest perfekcja wykonania. Taniec i muzyka spójne. Nie jestem ekspertem, ale poprzedni występ z TEXASU nie dorównuje temu. SUPER!!!

[@richardgornalle4536]

Just discovered this talented lady. Pleased I did.

[@mikegiblin1559]

Keep discovering

[@richardgornalle4536]

@@mikegiblin1559 I just took your advice only to discover this lady will be performing with Hugh Jackman on stage next year. Thanks for your discovery advice. Ciao!

[@piotrhausner6673]

She looks so freaking perfect in this!

[@alanjorgensen8496]

All woman, all talent, all class.

[@LillyBelle951]

your faves could literally never

[@MissSunflower242]

one word. perfection. nuff sed

[@wonieism]

I LOVE HER SOOOOO MUCHHH

[@FreedomFighter2112]

That dance move they do between 3:05 - 3:07 really highlights the difference between good and great dancers. You'll have to rewind each time, but take a look at each of the 4 girl dancers separately in the front perform that move and you can see that the brunette on the left is the best. Her head, arm, and leg movements just set her apart from the others. She just has that it" factor. Does anyone know her name?

[@ladybobfishcake6979]

Omg you're so right she gives it such style now I see her everyone else looks sloppy and lacklustre

[@ladybobfishcake6979]

Apart from the queen obv

[@annahasty7191]

Wow...she feels the music in her soul.

[@broadwayFan28]

+FreedomFighter2112 Well, agreed but how much is it affected by being on the stage of the tonight show instead of being at the regular venue at the theatre. I would reserve judgement for the show as I know none could make the cast without being an excellent dancer.

[@juliembt]

+FreedomFighter2112 You can actually tell that from the whole video; from the beginning she exhales that special something that makes her different from the others.

[@avisboulter7600]

I have a Sutton Foster obsession! Love her Broadway performances!

[@jameslarosa2396]

Can't believe this was so long ago. I saw it on Broadway from the second row. Stunning.

[@nataliahdrake5909]

She's freaking gorgeous

[@stingraytor]

That blond girl that's behind Sutton in the beginning is really special. Her stage presence is great and she really seems to understand the time period and the character she is playing. I dunno, I just could not keep my eyes off of her. (Or Sutton)

[@walt1896]

That's Broadway veteran Joyce Chittick.

[@HickoryDickory86]

walt1896 Ahhhh! You beat me to it! Hahaha

[@walt1896]

HickoryDickory86 Joyce is amazing!

[@HickoryDickory86]

walt1896 She is! Especially in this video, she looks like she was transported right from the 30s just to play this part! Great actress!

[@ChristineSpicer-u5q]

Can't stop watching this - it's perfection!!

[@michelebartlett3921]

This was a great performance

[@josebritoa2597]

I saw a live performance in december, 2011. OUTSTANDING!

[@JOJnihaoer]

saw the show in a coincidence, but I go again and again just beacuse it's so amazing, both show and the cast

[@pickle3864]

i love this to a extent i can’t explain

[@fitnessfreak7851]

This is awesome. Love Sutton!

[@lilgiggler35]

I wish this version of the show was available on DVD.

[@davenixon8939]

I see the last comment was about 5 years ago but I had the incredible experience of seeing her perform this (the whole show) in a NYC Revival circa 2011 As a woodwind musician and semi professional singer (at the time) I was in AWE and my friend who surprised me with the tickets DOUBLE surprised me and somehow got me 3rd row center!

[@zokiballa-mcglynn5507]

What an amazing performance by Sutton and the ensemble. I feel like many people are overly critical of her performance as Reno Sweeney overall. I grew up with her being the only Reno, but as I became more familiar with all those who came before her and will come after her, Sutton definitely kills it. People like Elaine Paige, Patti Lupone, and Ethan Merman all have highly respected performances, and for their reputation and personal preference I personally prefer the more old school Renos; but I wildly appreciate Sutton Foster's version, especially since the dancing is so mesmerizing. Personally as someone who does not consider dance a strong suit, I feel for the Renos who couldn't do what Foster did, and I'm happy with any performance as long as they don't turn Reno into a squeaky chorus girl.

[@panchish]

she's so pretty and especially when she smiles what the hell

[@mmbr01rrf]

Reno and the Angels started the number alone ,dressed in choir robes on stage. They peel down during the number. Several different styles of music & orchestration and dance are used during the piece. The beats used evolved, too. By the time they get to the end, the entire cast is involved on stage, not shone on TV.

[@treesny]

You can now see the entire number, choir robes and all, 10 years on (and still pretty amazing) in the 2021 London revival video...

[@wednesdayelam1203]

i just got this part in my high schools production so exited

[@glennmel100]

Wow. I'm in shock. Titillating performance. I didn't think it was possible for Mrs. Foster to be more beautiful than the "Anything Goes" song, but she pulled it off.

[@smirti]

1:54 still obsessed with this kick

[@luisguevara-flores4935]

i saw her live many years ago as fiona and she was incredible !!

[@Silence1858]

I'm so excited for my drama club to do this musical for our spring musical!!

[@eirikastokes9652]

I don't think such a dance heavy show would EVER transfer well to cinema. I would KILL for a "filmed live on Broadway" DVD, though.

[@justuhbill713]

We are finally getting it in the cinema - hopefully it will stream somewhere too.

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@justuhbill713 I saw it on PBS last night

[@luongtrungnghia8097]

Chicago?

[@abster4480]

I was casted angel #2 at my school, and I’m so excited!!!

[@bmyra]

I LOVE her. Even her facial expressions are entertaining.

[@railnut21]

She still had it even however many years it was after performing this role when she did the London Revival. She is an excellent performer in anything she does

[@manuelorozco7760]

I just saw the proshot on PBS last night. Surprises me how she can still keep up at her age

[@justxxsunset]

ahhhh i’m going to see her live in the west end today, and i’m so fricking excited, you don’t even know 😭😭😭

[@manuelorozco7760]

How was it?

[@justxxsunset]

@@manuelorozco7760 it was so amazing! i cried when she came out onstage just from the sheer realization of it all. i’m actually going to see her in the music man this week too which i’m also super stoked for

[@manuelorozco7760]

@@justxxsunset I’m jealous. I saw the proshot this week

[@carlaposada9669]

Sutton is too perfect for this world

[@deseuryderia]

god had a great day when he made Sutton Foster

[@rogerdavis5142]

Sutton Foster is perfection!

[@juliahamilton8811]

as a very tall dancer I always love seeing Sutton Perform with more average height dancers because it makes me feel less self conscious about myself! she’s an inch shorter than me and she looks graceful and kills it! makes me feel less like a baby giraffe learning how to walk for the first time and love my long twig legs! :’)

[@afrazzini]

She is a true genius!!!! go girl!!!