Cats Broadway Cast Performs LIVE Medley on 'GMA' - Leona Lewis as Grizabella

The cast of the beloved musical sings "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" and "Memory." Leona Lewis as Grizabella, absolutely amazing vocals.

[@GarageStudio7]

Leona Lewis is truly a World Class vocalist!

[@Nejiiix]

She is indeed, however (and I have to say this with a background of classical education) she lacks the "passion" and is a little... boring. And I have a handsigned album of hers, so yes, I like her voice. But Musical isn't her stage to shine on.

[@GarageStudio7]

@105528949173464755014 Her voice does shine on stage though...

[@Merrymouseis13]

+Vi Tob I actually saw the show and she was incredibly moving.

[@ilovebeinghip]

+Vi Tob how can you bring up your "background of classical education" when talking about PASSION... irrelevant!

[@Nejiiix]

In musical education you also learn how to use your whole body, a way to emphasize with your vocals in combination with your movements; a balance of strong/soft, forte/piano; a pathos. >In this video< she's just singing the song like it's a common pop ballad. Of course, her technique is superb, but when you call this excpert a passionate performance..., well guess everyone is free to has his/her own oppinion. Leona Lewis is an awesome singer, but she is definitly not an actor. And you can't just be a singer in the musical business. You gotta be both. Well, she's out of her contract already again after 3 months, so guess I am not the only one who lacks "Passion" here. I go with the critics at this point.

[@tomasgarcia7499]

Leona Lewis's voice is amazing.

[@pseudonymphmusic7721]

Tomas Garcia yes but her acting doesn't even compare to Ms. Paige's

[@purplexninjamom]

I expected more when I clicked this video. It´s a great performance, though.

[@lordtroah]

brianna breezy impossible bar you set up there, madam.

[@JoeyWCatalano]

when Leona sang "touch me it's so easy to leave me" I was stunned

[@hannahheheh9936]

Me: how many cats videos do you want to recommend me without me ever searching for it? KZbin: yes

[@seanhannonnn]

Anakin Argent definitely me

[@misspriscilla2003]

😂😂😂

[@lilyann168]

lol same

[@bleedinglove860790]

Ugh, can I just remind everyone that Leona took the role at the last minute after Nicole dropped out to return to X-Factor in the UK. I think Leona did a great job.

[@ph9827]

Wonder Boy But more respectable

[@User12345fan]

she had 2 weeks total to prepare here, come on now.

[@ph9827]

Andre TxT 2 weeks is not enough to prepare for an entire show, so what she did after preparing after 2 weeks should be respectable enough

[@sillysausage326]

Kenpachi Zaraki nobody said anyone was better

[@kakuella]

@Kenpachi Zaraki just saw her performance the other day. She sounds even better than this video now!

[@84ladyd]

Omg, Leona is pure perfection! She always makes me cry my heart out. Love her so much!

[@leobrent7926]

Leona is stunningly beautiful with an incredible voice. What a girl!

[@jeremoe1]

I saw the show several days ago. Seeing this portion on the computer doesn't do it justice. You should see it live before passing negative remarks. Leona was awesome! It was well worth the drive from New Orleans to NYC!

[@noelleewen8219]

I totally agree. I saw it live and this clip doesn't do it justice at all! It was amazing live.

[@jeremoe1]

Amen!

[@AlfredoLomeli13]

I'm with you, I saw it live as well and it's like the sound-mixing was completely off on this clip. In person, in-theater was a whole different and great experience.

[@jeremoe1]

I wouldn't mind seeing it again, to be honest. Maybe I will before it ends.

[@noelleewen8219]

I agree, its actually the first play I would definitely go back to see.

[@laskmj24]

She isn’t a trained actress but her voice is heavenly!!

[@richardswain1503]

She is ap trained actress do research

[@Sebastian-yq8ez]

I love Leona and, to be honest, her acting isn't the best but the voice is a pure magic!

[@Hobbitangle]

Leona has no need in make-up. She looks like cat or panther naturally. Exceptional vocals.

[@mxnolis]

Whatttttt 🥴

[@bammab977]

Leona? Maybe. Grizabella? No no no no no.

[@lishpayumo]

i think it's because her name is lion-like

[@daisyjohnston6126]

I really liked how Leona payed respect to the theatricality in this performance by not turning it into a pop-song.

[@MelissaNgai]

Leona is such an underrated singer. She has such an amazing voice.

[@kathleenmeyer3124]

When I first saw this in the theatre I was so taken aback - the tears just fell. I did not see that coming and it was absolutely beautiful. This is my favorite version. Absolutely beautiful

[@animalfinatic9366]

So beautiful Leona Lewis. Did NOT know she sung one of my favorite opera songs. Makes me appreciate her even more.

[@brittanyritenour4695]

he voice is beyond amazing but what is the most amazing is that her voice has passion , it is strong but so humble and fragile.

[@curtwall7089]

Leona sounds stunning she got a powerful voice

[@joelmullett]

A stunning performance. The vocals are there. Imagine when she gets the drama figured out. I can't wait for more. Build!

[@brendanayres4377]

Omg leona! You are amazing as you are then you do this, just show the world you are worldclass!

[@Toast702]

lmao! Yes play the character of an old cat yet look young and beautiful... This musical and her character Grizabella is an old cat who is dying looking on memories of her youth. Leona Lewis does nothing to bring raw emotion of the ache and loneliness that comes with age.. She would be better cast in Phantom of the Opera.. As I watched other performances I was brought to tears. Here I was like "yeah, beautiful voice, pretty face.." but what about what the musical calls for. She does not look like an old cat aching for the old days. This song is horrible on her. All you guys care about is her looks and voice but do not care that this role is ruined by her image. guys and their boners

[@stiemogo]

Agreed. I actually cringed at her pop-esque singing of those high notes. It's clear that she's not trained in classical singing, and her gorgeous face hurts the performance.

[@CanoManuelGonzaga]

Totally agree with you.

[@kristopherganzel5245]

She's definitely good but Elaine Page set the bar for this one, in my opinion.. Feel the same way with Michael Crawford and Phantom.

[@TheSurlySoutherner]

Yeah, not a patch on Elaine Page! She has that really annoying pop singer bend forward all the time as well. You're supposed to open your body up when you sing, not contract it.

[@larryc3860]

Thank you, Luis, and thanks to A.L. Webber for writing such a beautiful and poignant ballad.........so may talented vocalists have sung this piece with such emotion and passion.......

[@bmilano1580]

Their voices are so clear

[@feridedogan7653]

i love her beltings they are so sweet : )

[@captaink1]

her vocals are definitely back! 👏 let's go Leona 💕💕

[@Silverfox0488]

I just watched Nicole Scherzinger and now Leona portray Grizabella and this is so awesome that they both took such passion in performing in one of the best musicals I have ever seen.

[@seanhannonnn]

Wow Leona Was AMAZING As Grizabella She Is Definitely World Class

[@RadyoMusic]

That voice Leona Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!! Thats how it makes me feel.

[@Titan52berg]

It's incredible that 'CATS' was brought back to Broadway again! I would love to see this live! My wife and I saw a CATS production at one of our local dinner theaters, and we loved it! We got to meet some of the performers of that production and the experience of standing next to some of the CATS was fantastic! Incidentally, my favorite CAT out of any production is always CASSANDRA! Mysterious, exotic and slinky as a cat!

[@joannawilliams483]

Wow Wow WOW ... LEONA sounded amazing!!!! Beautiful i got the chills

[@zeleiahify]

wow! she slayed it! I love her!

[@mariposa8430]

I think my favorites from the revival were definitely Tyler and Ricky- the chemistry they had as Tugger and Misto, especially during Tugger's song, was so perfect!

[@carriehall708]

One of they most Beautiful performance I have ever watched

[@davehooper4498]

Omg Leona is just a stunning vocalist. She sings this as the world class singer we all know that she is. Tears to my eyes

[@yz4043]

she's amazing her music makes me cry

[@MrRaccoon92]

Leona Lewis Voice is one magic that i pray to god to give back to the music industry..

[@HallamitoBello]

😍😍😍😘 LEONA LEWIS SHE IS AMAZING ,BEAUTIFUL VOICE

[@jeremoe1]

PS. When Leona walked on stage, she was really like a spirit, demanding everyone's undivided attention, in my humble opinion.

[@SpencetheGhost]

I watched the original version as a little kid, I'm 21 now and I still LOVE Cats! ❤️

[@sunnysim3583]

Oh wow- I had no idea she did this. Found it by chance; overwhelming performance. She is magnificent.

[@JP-xd9ri]

Her voice is outstanding..

[@kowanmcgarry]

Leona Lewis is the embodiment of perfection when it’s regarding Grizabella and the song Memory. No one has ever sang it like her and no one ever will, it’s literally impossible to replicate her version.

[@barneytheolddog9468]

Elaina Paige was better

[@barneytheolddog9468]

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[@nicolaalessi3709]

Me too, Elaine Page was the best , unique

[@philipseballos8892]

Watch and listen to Joanna Ampil sing this.Her acting and voice is mesmerizing!

[@kowanmcgarry]

@@philipseballos8892 I will and I will tell you my thoughts after it.

[@ricardodrtmelo]

She is so perfect as Grizabella and her makeup is beautiful!! 😻 She touched me!! ❤

[@ikkikoko7254]

She is so good! Wordclass for sure!

[@carinadeleon2027]

I'm you're forever fan Leona, you have such an amazing voice, love you!

[@jacobkeppler1984]

She singing it beautiful

[@richardwright4616]

she is amazing and deserves way more credit for what she does. her singing most of the time is bone chillingly good and her range is amazing both lower and in higher octave notes. love her!!

[@The15138]

Ohh Wow OMG Beautiful

[@Liane2810]

Saw it live on Sunday - and she made me cry!!!!! :-D

[@1seanv]

I saw her live about 4-5 months ago and every time she sang I got goose bumps.

[@marcussand4798]

Where did you see her?😍

[@1seanv]

@@marcussand4798 I saw her in New York.

[@marcussand4798]

@@1seanv cool what songs did she perform?

[@robertsutphen2333]

Goodness....she even gorgeous with Cat makeup on !!!

[@lilhoepeep731]

Out of all of the memory performances this one was the only one to give me actual goosebumps.

[@liam6169]

always love Jemi's voice. So innocent and clear

[@SirDave]

The vocals were perfection!

[@fabiokaneziro8848]

...super good performance Miss Leona Lewis!!!

[@rheamaecartin7368]

I love you Leonna!!!! I am a fan of yours since american idol days...

[@Sarandri]

She's British. You mean British idol or x factor.

[@jesuanmartinparodi108]

Leona is amazing

[@Richardssong18]

Amazing performance leona did amazingly vocals and acting was on point.

[@irenevilla3857]

Wow, !!! She did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!

[@Shoshylynn]

Leona is amazing!

[@Richardssong18]

don't care what people say even the actor on stage is flabagasted by her incredible voice! she's still incredible

[@Titan52berg]

Great cast! The stage production beats the movie paws down!

[@virtuoso628]

Best. Performance. Of. Memory. Period.

[@robertsutphen2333]

Leona Lewis......,,,,,,,,, !!!!!!! WOW!

[@LizzyAlexis]

Leona would be a good Fauntine I think in Le Mis, she has such a powerful voice!

[@IRVINGROOD]

Amazing grizabella !! Leona Lewis 🙌🏼♥️

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

This just couldn't be any better. Leona (lioness) in true form.

[@lobaggins3328]

Elaine is just too iconic to ever hear anyone else sing this song

[@just__christian8305]

Just saw this last saturday in solaire it was beautiful💕

[@luislarez8784]

Grizabella 👌👌👌💯

[@Jcaba21.]

Saw Cats in the 90s loved it!!!!

[@pablofigueroa666]

la amoooo💖💖💖

[@DaveLH]

I wish they had released a cast recording of this revival.

[@MrNonipuntocom]

Maravillosa.

[@elenaphisher244]

A hot Grizabella is just wrong 😱

[@NoirMariaa]

Elena Phisher agreed, suppose to be scruffy, although I do love Nicole scherzingers version (singing)

[@Anastasja13]

I think that it’s the other version of Grizabella? Like there’s the old version and then there’s the more beautiful version that Nicole had. Idk anything tho.

[@darthilli]

ᎪNᎪᏚᎢᎪᏚᏆᎪ ЅᏇIFᏆIE she’s supposed to be old and she was abandoned. While I admire the courage to try and change it l, the saying goes if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

[@Anastasja13]

Darth Felix They have actually changed Grizabella to be young in some shows

[@Anastasja13]

Darth Felix If you see photos of Nicole Sherzinger performing, she has the same costume as Leona and a scar on her forehead implying that she can’t perform because of an injury, not age. I think I read a comment talking about how Nicole was supposed to perform here but she couldn’t so they called Leona last minute or something like that.

[@LAngel-xx4tz]

Leona Lewis I ❤️ U

[@laureng9553]

I Love This Broadway

[@mcswiftino]

Filling up watching Leona! She's incredible! And to think she came from the X Factor!

[@kyled7824]

Cats will always be my favorite Broadway musical

[@wizetezie]

Dayyyyummmmmm Leona!

[@julieanne2285]

Awesome! I love u Leona ❤

[@geekytima8385]

I always wanted to be a broadway star or a movie star..I wanted that more than anything....but it didn't happen unfourtantley 💔 it's realy very sad ...when you realize that you are not the person you always wanted to be 💔💔 anyway , I wish all your dreams will come true❤

[@lANKIMM]

Geeky Tima aw love I understand how you feel 💔😭 I wanted to be a ballerina but now I can’t even watch it. I always cry and feel miserable.

[@olguinmartha3073]

Girl!!! Same!!!! I loved it!!😭❤ Did Theater in High school and A Christmas Story In a theater outside of high school.. and well .. no excuse had my baby and just quit. Lol.. 😥😊 Fell you.

[@karsongraves8633]

Do NOT give up on your dream. You push and push. You can still do it! There all ways hope.

[@andressasan5884]

Divaaaa😍😍😍😍

[@jackjungman8769]

shes good vocaly for the most part, but acting is really rusty and looks way to yung

[@patb5043]

I liked her portrayal because she wasn't feel bad for me sobbing on stage sad she was more dignified similarly to Laurie Breechman who had such dignity to her Grizabella but still showed the tragedy of her past. So from what I see Leona Lewis took notes from one of the greats

[@antoniomarciovirginio753]

😲 Oh my GOD! Amazing ! Fantastique! Te best 😍🐱🐱🐯🦁🐈🐈🐱 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@emla2417]

woooooow thtz y I've always loved her❤💋❤💋😚

[@MrTrigger6]

Up the spine of the neck tingles to back right side just below earlobe

[@ladyhammer1010]

FANTASTIC!!

[@gtaccoracademy967]

Bonjour ; Merci pour ce partage c'est vraiment un magnifique spectacle et quelles voix !!! c'est sensationnel . Amitié - Pat .

[@julial.7186]

Grizzabella is really pretty in this one😍

[@marianasanchez8163]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i love CATS

[@RayEmureMusic]

Amazing 😍

[@monkey8795]

Wow so Beautiful wow i Love your Voice 😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘

[@mouselisug]

💗 amazing

[@user-gb3yy1gv7n]

Thanks thanks thanks!!

[@doobieddooo]

She has a beautiful voice. They should have just made with Cats movie with Makeup Not CGI and put Leona Lewis in it.

[@itamarolmert3549]

They filmed a shortened version of the Westend cast

[@happymeow7323]

October 2020 love her

[@sunitathind8440]

Love Leona 😍😍

[@lindsryan1087]

I feel like Leon’s does an amazing job but her voice is waaaay too angelic for this musical. Not bad she just doesn’t sound like a cat that’s been through hell and back. Brilliant job though!

[@Zadejah]

She needs more acting lessons but her voice is amazing. There was just no emotion and barely any movement

[@Jay-ci7id]

omg i went to this play!!!! SAME DAY

[@gorditasmith7268]

Leona lewis is so beautiful