André De Shields final Hadestown curtain call, "We Raise Our Cups," & "Believe in Yourself"

[@Mellomaphoneluver]

I had been putting off seeing this show because, y'know, money. BUT. When I found out this man was leaving in May? Boy, you know I scrounged up enough to hit a train to NYC to see one of his last performances because I was NOT missing this absolute ICON. I am sooooo glad I did. Incredible man, incredible talent.

[@Mellomaphoneluver]

I would also like to add, I made this comment before watching the whole video and did not put together the "Believe in Yourself" title...I'm officially in tears!!! Love The Wiz!

[@mrentertainment1630]

It was hard to hold back the tears. What a beautiful sendoff to the legendary André De Shields.

[@bwaySHO]

Definitely an emotional day!!!

[@mrentertainment1630]

@@bwaySHO I bet!

[@justinsperanza3673]

They don't make them like this anymore! What a class act!

[@theatrebear]

What a freaking legend. I want to be André when I grow up!

[@chillarypuff]

The end of an era. I saw hadestown a few weeks ago because I heard he was leaving. I am SO GLAD I did. What an amazing cast and musical ❤

[@bellarc321]

I saw Hadestown in April. I loved André so much! He brought so much life to Hermes and I can’t imagine anyone else playing him! I cried when I found out he was leaving Hadestown!

[@bwaySHO]

André really is a special talent!! He will definitely be missed, but I know Hadestown is in fabulous shape with everyone playing the role now and whoever will take over full time!!

[@averageoilithmoment]

I saw it in April too. Andre was such a star and absolutely amazing. It’s sad to see him go and it’s gonna be hard to picture anybody else capturing his same personality. But, whoever replaces him will surely be amazing as well.

[@bellarc321]

@@averageoilithmoment I was thinking about who would replace him and I think Leslie Odam Jr. could do it!

[@Gnostic72]

Damn! Now THAT’S a true Artist & Performer.

[@serenity6831]

So so glad to see his beautiful performance one last time. What a send off!

[@pawsitivetimz2906]

this man has all of my respect i wish there were more people like him in the world and i will always think of him as the best hermes

[@randyseay4855]

I saw the show in February of ‘20 just before the shutdown. Cannot get over it. What an experience. A stunning night in the theatre. Andre de Shields is truly a legend.

[@judycotner5028]

Amazing send off. Thank you for capturing it all for us. 🌹

[@bwaySHO]

Thrilled I could share the wonderful emotions from Sunday with everyone 🌹♥️

[@yanoyscabam]

The harmonies at 5:03 are immaculate 😍

[@lizzabbott]

Andre ! We love you ! God bless you always !

[@WaitWhatWho]

7:04 "the honourable Eric Adams"

[@yanoyscabam]

We Raise Our Cups starts at 2:58 😉