Christy Altomare and Derek Klena - "At The Beginning" (The Broadway Princess Party)

[@princepeterwolf]

It's almost ridiculous how handsome Derek Klena is

[@emopeterparker7]

princepeterwolf Derek is my new #1 crush

[@peachimeachi8170]

princepeterwolf you're so right though

[@mharlanecorral9927]

IKR!!!

[@la-lv4fq]

Put this on my grave

[@nikidelosreyestorres]

The man of my dreams

[@frostedjosieos3193]

I swear Derek Klena is the prettiest person ever.

[@orbarel3435]

YES HE IS!!!!

[@jilliankratts]

josie offutt I agree 100%%%%%

[@arianacastaluccio-vilani9442]

josie offutt Yes !! inside and out!! I love him!! ❤❤

[@somethingnexttonormal]

josie o Yesssssss

[@pamelakibildis1177]

BroadwayBookworm325 He looks just like Dimitri 😍😍😍😍

[@diskcarol]

when are we going to talk about the best chemistry on broadway

[@vicomtexdaae3630]

right now

[@a_latina_penguina]

Legally Blonde: Laura Bell Bundy, Christian Borle the way Emmett looks at Elle is just

[@a_latina_penguina]

But also Derek and Christy have moments. and their moments are the entire show

[@hanakom5055]

derek seems like a reeeeeeeally good hugger

[@jilliankratts]

hanakø m omg you're right😭💕

[@chelseamoretz2769]

I'd like to report that he is indeed, I hugged him when I saw the show a week ago 😍

[@PolyBiBadger]

Chelsea Moretz omg so lucky! I'm jealous

[@icymoons]

hanako m gOD have you seen his arms. whoever's decision it was to have him wear a tank top in Crowd of Thousands. bless you

[@ristygirl792]

So true

[@mmargaretcole1989]

Ugh, it actually hurts that I can't see Anastasia - their chemistry is so good!

[@ellenkuang8853]

They're actually dating irl too. :)

[@mmargaretcole1989]

Really? That would be neat, but that kind of makes me afraid they'll break up and the awkwardness will seep onto the stage haha.

[@ellenkuang8853]

Mary Cole jk. sorry i was mistaken. that's not his girlfriend. they do have wonderful chemistry though.

[@mmargaretcole1989]

it's ok! and yeah, they do, it really brings their characters to life. :)

[@sageemilianaalberto1611]

Mary Cole I know! I was wondering why their names together sounded so familiar but I knew them as a combo bc Carrie the Musical

[@gleefulgirl8291]

Derek's voice is STELLAR.

[@ginonovanta]

and that makes him even more sexy as f***ck

[@jilliankratts]

ginonovanta omg I relate to you on so many levels

[@valkyrie9247]

gleefulgirl8291 he definitely is a good choice for Demitri. I really want to see the show.

[@manuelorozco7760]

One of my old high school drama classmates knew him and his family personally. She thought of Derek as her fiancé but they were not actually engaged or arranged to be married.

[@sansiantan8390]

Manuel Orozco that's a little... weird

[@heyloitzjamay]

I nearly fell out of my seat when Derek showed up 😂

[@amberpetchyapaisit9523]

heyloitzjamay wow I know he came out of no where but I didn't expect u to fall over 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@heyloitzjamay]

Amber Chng I was sitting on a high chair by the side of the stage where he entered that night. I jumped a little when he came up out of nowhere 😂😂😂

[@meemaw593]

heyloitzjamay I fall out of my seat every time I hear the "Derek Klena" 😂

[@clarisontheshore]

heyloitzjamay me 2

[@nixiepixie47]

"unexpected what you did to my heart" no, Derek Klena, unexpected what YOU did to MY heart holy moley

[@emm4119]

Most underrated comment

[@rachaeleldermusic]

I laughed out loud. Too good

[@marnistone6153]

They ARE Anya and Dimitri! :D

[@ggchiu7400]

all the comments talking about Derek and yes he’s hot as hell but HELLO HOW COULD WE NOT NOTICE CHRISTY?? She’s so smol and adorable and she’s amazing at transitioning from belt to mix to head so seamlessly! They have the best stage chemistry I have ever seen in my life! They both deserve so much!!!!

[@YewLeviosa24382]

christy has such an expressive face, especially when she sings ~

[@erikagracer9]

Yes even her voice express so much.

[@mikeedevegetable]

They'd also pass as Flynn and Rapunzel if Tangled becomes a musical omgggg

[@maylynbayani]

Same thoughts!!!!!

[@rebeckajg2862]

100%

[@marisflores1746]

when derek shouted princess... i wanna make that my ringtone thank you very much

[@nestlenido881]

SAAAAAAME

[@ipizzippy]

Finally!! Anastasia made it to the Broadway Princess Party!!

[@IsabelaGadelha]

Actually Alison Luff sang Journey To The Past before that! It's amazing, you should see it.

[@TrixiaDelaRosa]

Can we talk about how much Derek's dimples made me swoon..... His voice made me fall in love!!

[@PolyBiBadger]

Trixia Dela Rosa his dimples give me life

[@guineapiggirlforgod4549]

IKR talk all you want about it lol

[@davidferrara1105]

*hurk*

[@XreachXforXtheXskyX]

I COULD STARE AT DEREK FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE

[@lululs4014]

Mara P lmoa😂😂😂

[@jessicaalmeida9887]

Hahahahahaha ❤

[@christophepilaire7868]

Wow...that s love...

[@kiaradaffa]

Christy Altomare is too cute to be true

[@wickedsong7049]

I know this isn't in the actual Broadway show, but can they please record this as a bonus track for the original cast album or something? Please?

[@xxkewldudexx]

seeleyboothfan2 As cool as that would be, encores are generally avoided in serious shows (as opposed to comedic shows like Shrek or Jukebox shows like Mamma Mia or We Will Rock You.)

[@stephpiano2908]

IT'S NOT IN THE SHOW WHAT?!

[@maplelaker]

I saw the show on Sunday. This would've been a great ending. They'ed BETTER add it as a bonus track.

[@cookieesncream5350]

WickedSong how do you have Anastasia without 'at the beginning'?? it's the most iconic

[@stephpiano2908]

Cookiees Ncream Exactly

[@kindredbaker8527]

Derek and Christy have amazing on stage chemistry. Wanna know who else has great on stage chemistry... Ramin Karimloo and Sierra Boggess.

[@voidsmoak5141]

THIS was the comment i've been looking for!!!

[@chloej.7327]

I agree with every fibre of my being. They’re literally the only stage Christine/Phantom I can listen to. None compare. 😅

[@TimsRedShirt]

Derek's range is insane. This songs high notes he hits compared to some of the low notes he hits in the Anastasia soundtrack. Incredible singer

[@katherinecheyennewhitehead1366]

THE WAY HE LOOKS AT HER Eugene and Rapunzel vibes

[@isabellesprinkle4187]

Derek was born to play Dimitri!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I once saw him play Link in a regional production of Hairspray. It was six years ago here in Long Beach. Just down the hill from my house. It also starred Gwen Stewart (the original Seasons of Love soloist in Rent) as Maybelle, Todrick Hall as Seaweed and Barry Pearl from the movie and TV versions of Grease as Wilbur Turnblad.

[@edong5262]

he is from Dimas, Los Angeles HAHA lol

[@joanmarieseva2425]

not anymore 💔😭

[@cari.suiti99]

Anastasia is my all time favorite movie and they couldn't choose two better people for Anya and Dimitri! I'm so in love with them

[@jilliankratts]

andy rdz ikr??😭💕

[@PolyBiBadger]

andy rdz ikr!! 😭😍

[@sandramamedu761]

Carina Rdz yesss

[@tasham9365]

Even though this song was only an end credits for the movie, this should've been in the show, having them sing it for the finale or something. I get so many feels when they sing "now I know my dreams will live on, I've been waiting so long, nothing's going to tear us apart"

[@sandramamedu761]

Tasha M yesss

[@ginat.8064]

The orchestra plays part of it towards the end, I was really hoping the whole song would be in the finale!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I hate to agree

[@mer_hoo_wee]

Have you ever seen two people so suited for their roles it actually makes you a little mad?? They're amazing ;-; Thanks so much for the upload Benjamin!!

[@mykmagnovlogs3911]

I sooo feel you!

[@juliehelm7124]

Omg so true 🥺🥺

[@pasta123]

Love how like everyone just talked about Derek in the comments like yes he's incredible but look at Christy too, look at that absolute angel she has a beautiful voice and she's just beautiful and I love her????

[@Mrsjow]

6 years later and I am still waiting for a studio version ❤

[@youcancallmekim]

You’re not alone

[@SaoirseK]

My inner 90s heart is beaming!

[@yutassmilehealsme6572]

i love that little gesture he makes to christy when they finish the song right before hugging

[@laurenredding1419]

Oh my goodness I have loved this song so much for so long but i've never liked the voices on the recording from the movie all that much. I have said "You know what this world needs? a cover of this song with two people with strong lovely voices." AND IT HAS BEEN DELIVERED AND IT IS BETTER THAN I COULD POSSIBLY HAVE IMAGINED. GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS, CHILDREN

[@ddddyyyy]

Derek and Christy, they have sooo heavenly voices. Look what a dreamy chemistry they make

[@bethany5527]

Their voices blend SO WELL

[@justtrang5247]

I'm so in love with this.

[@yasminerobinson3603]

How did they manage to find someone who looks EXACTLY like the cartoon character come to life?? wild

[@isabelalzateestrada]

I know right

[@judycarrasco74]

So glad we have a version with Derek and Christy! They sound wonderful together!

[@delaneyholland8058]

The way he looks at her 🔥🔥

[@ariannfox1159]

the way he looks at her 😍😍😍

[@meemaw593]

SJSJAKAKAOA I HAVE WATCHED THIS A MILLION TIMES BUT I STILL CANT GET OVER HOW CUTE IT IS WHEN DEREK AND CHRISTY HUG AT THE END AHHHH

[@jilliankratts]

Marisa Lynn oh hey Marisa lolll I love them so much😭😭😭😭

[@meemaw593]

Jillian Kratts Oh hey stranger! 😫💕 Can't wait to see them

[@sarahnewman7208]

i love derek and christy's chemistry, way more than zach and christy. no hate on zach though- he's incredible! maybe i just have original cast syndrome, but when i saw the play and derek wasn't in it, it didn't feel complete

[@navierb.3698]

We were strangers Starting out on a journey Never dreaming what we'd have to go through Now here we are And 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 [Chorus:] And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to 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 [Chorus:] And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to 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 were somebody somewhere Like me alone in the dark Now I know my dream will live on I've been waiting so long Nothing's gonna tear us apart [Chorus:] And life is a road that I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to 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 and I wanna keep going Love is a river I want to keep going on Starting out on a journey Life is a road and 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

[@nursecharmieeng]

Oh My Gosh...they're just too perfect for an on stage royal couple..really wish that the musical will have an international tour 😢

[@oliviabender2863]

Charmie 25 1 year later, it does now!!!😂

[@DanielleSantos711]

Now, I really want to hear Derek and Christy sing 'Let Me Be Your Wings' from the animated movie, Thumbelina! I would love that! ❤

[@manuelorozco7760]

Thumbelina is my favorite Don Bluth movie tied with Pebble and the Penguin

[@mjjung1621]

It’s amazing how great their chemistry is like sometimes it’s almost like they forget they have an audience and it makes the experience that much better

[@TheREAGN]

I've lost count of how many times I watched this 😭 I want to see them on Broadway so bad, but Im broke and on the other side of the country 😒

[@shoshanahghanooni]

avatartrin yeah same what part are you in?

[@younice9707]

avatartrin Girl I feel ya! I'm on the other side of the planet 😩

[@chpielme]

Yeah I know the feeling... :(

[@laurelwelch6295]

Cast recording and tour coming soon!

[@erinmauricio546]

avatartrin I'm on the other side of the world😨😨😨😨😨

[@sadiethecat18]

I can't wait until the cast recording comes out for Anastasia!!

[@harshmnr]

sadiethecat18 It's out now if you haven't already seen it!! :) ~:~

[@rebeccabarton7928]

this song ain't on the album tbh IT NEEDS TO!!!

[@maralewis5994]

sadiethecat18 it’s on Spotify, but not Apple Music :/

[@victoriadeguzman6198]

A dream come true that Christy and Derek sang At the Beginning from the movie. I've been waiting for Anastasia to come to broadway since about 2015

[@luluniversee]

That last smile Derek gave to Christy before they hug aASFKJFJEKF i can't

[@wildflo267]

Please tell me that I'm not the only one more impressed by his vocals than his looks! His voice is so dreamy, I'm drowning in it!

[@johnuzzieldumaop4286]

This is one iconic song from the animated film. I wonder why they didn't add this on the storyline, or at least for the encore.

[@orlaw.8213]

John Uzziel Dumaop It's amazing!!

[@HopeforAllKind]

I still remember when the casting was first released and afterwards when I first saw a vid of these 2 in their roles... it was legitimately like watching Anya and Dimitri irl and I teared up so bad😭 I’m heartbroken that I can’t watch them for this musical anymore cause as much as Zach is amazing Derek was literally Dimitri come alive for me...

[@gayaast167]

When they sang "this is the staaartt" in my head I was like "...of something new" LOL #hsm

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Gaya Astvatsatryan lol

[@archiefanatic101]

One of the best comments I’ve ever read!

[@jacquelineseetho]

I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT

[@nicolejang.catandihan1759]

Hsm fans yowww

[@bellap2937]

ahahaha sameee, it sounds like it perfectly fits

[@joannahp7223]

Derek Klena is soooo dreamy 😍

[@hoshisyeochin5013]

when derek offered a hug immediately after their perf, i melted **o**

[@dioarchangel6249]

OH MY G-- IT'S HER! I LIKED HER VERSION OF JOURNEY TO THE PAST SO BAD!

[@rosiel.8026]

I saw the show last Saturday and it was AMAZING!!! Met Christy after the show and she was so genuine and kind we ended up crying and fingerling over the movie for like 8 minutes. She is the PERFECT Anya

[@manuelorozco7760]

Dang

[@emmabrubaker367]

Get yourself a man who looks at you like Derek Klena looks at Christy Altomare

[@annaoffive]

How about one that looks like Derek Klena?

[@aili03]

@@annaoffive 🙌🏻

[@RandomPerson-hd9sb]

@@annaoffive HAHAHA

[@lydiariddle2416]

This song better be on the cast recording!

[@silenecosta6182]

best version of this song, i know, it's just my opinion.

[@jilliankratts]

Silene Costa no I agree

[@silenecosta6182]

the original version it's not bad but this version in my opinion give more justice to this song.

[@vicomtexdaae3630]

Silene Costa Sorry, I prefer the original. Although this is very good.

[@silenecosta6182]

lunpxtter i like Richard Marx voice, i just don't enjoy Donna Lewis voice and this is probably the reason why i don't enjoy so much the original version

[@hpfan]

I can't wait for the OBC recording, but I will forever be just a little bit bitter that this song was never incorporated into the show. This song is an incredibly underrated one - it can apply to so many aspects of Anya's past, present, and future not just her relationship with Dimitri.

[@mollyrose5415]

I know they didn’t have the exact song but they incorporated the instrumental of the chorus for a scene change! It’s nice to know they at least thought of it! But I’m bitter they didn’t sing it either😂

[@teambahaymanila7803]

No matter how many covers of this song I've already heard I always go back to this version. It's like it has it's own magic ❤

[@jomi025]

It's like Anya & Dimitri came to life. So glad they sang this! 😍😍😍

[@asdfsewer7708]

Their voices are perfect for each other. Cody Simpson and Zach Adkins did a perfectly good job but Tony nominee Derek Klena is inevitably going to be on another level.

[@jenniferlewis8514]

I get goosegumps everytime I watch them sing together. Everytime. And I will never get enough of Derek. His performances in Like You Like It are phenomenal, as well as Carrie and Dogfight

[@dis_is_misheng]

An instant favorite, what is this quality! ahhh I'm dyinggggg

[@briannapaloro4412]

They have so much chemistry and the way they look at each other oh it hurts. You can tell they forget they have an audience at times before they have to remind themselves to stop looking at each other and oh it hurts. Be still my heart.

[@joshuavallente7057]

I still can’t get over the fact that this song didn’t make it to the musical. They say it doesn’t fit but I wish they did something to make it work.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I feel you

[@igotoutofthevillage1109]

the number of times ive been watching this everyday...omygod. pleaaaaaseeee do a reruuuuuun 😢

[@ayelet2679]

10% of the comments are about how pretty the song is 90% are of how hot Derek is😂😂 But seriously hes a god😍

[@elizabethnuth4717]

this version is better than the one they just released oops. no disrespect to zach but the chemistry is so much better and it feels more natural

[@tp_abby]

Elizabeth Nuth i couldn't agree more!! it honestly felt flat with zach's take on the song

[@jigeummybear]

Derek has a better voice in my opinion. I’m not taking offense to Zach though. He’s also an amazing Dmitry. But I prefer Derek’s voice and his amazing chemistry with Christy!

[@GcorpCoPrez]

Is he not there anymore? 🤔 i really want to see this play since it aired. Regardless of who plays who, a play can still be good no!

[@jigeummybear]

GcorpCoPrez Derek left last March. The guy playing Dmitry now is Zach Adkins.

[@minnabillera]

@@jigeummybear why did Derek left tho

[@jilliankratts]

I am not the only one who spit out my tea when I saw Derek. I just know I'm not alone😭 I love him so much help me

[@salemgordon1840]

2:36 to the end is just whew 😍😍...their voices blend together so well i’m never gonna be over it

[@hairspraygirl]

These two, I just love them!! That kind of natural easy chemistry, just doesn't come around everyday. Love them both!! Such stars!!

[@MeganWoodard1984]

...I'm not obsessed w this at all *watches for the millionth time *. Also Derek, OMFG YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!!!

[@CJMusicNZ]

I can't believe this song is now 20 years old. Where has the time gone.

[@xxkewldudexx]

OMG why is this not in the show?! #opportunitywasted

[@manuelorozco7760]

I will see this new Anastasia nonetheless.

[@jigeummybear]

I love this song so much but I will admit after watching the show, it will seem out of place. 😆

[@carrpaladin9698]

It's already 2020 but I'm still waiting for the studio version of this

[@manuelorozco7760]

Its been a year since i saw the national tour

[@ruthboado2148]

I will not get tired watching them singing together ❤❤❤❤❤Anastasia and Dmitri.

[@nadesnades2869]

WHY. IS. THIS. NOT. ON. THE. ALBUM. WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK. I. AM. OFFENDED.

[@rh3973]

A 90s girl's dream come true. So excited about this new show!!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

It was so beautiful. Was it not?

[@Sheridanworld]

The way they look at each other is incredible!! It shows how much they care for each other and you can see it in their eyes when they watch the other sing! I love it so much!

[@orbarel3435]

Derek is a real life prince!!!

[@mariposa8430]

They have such amazing chemistry, both during this and in the show. I was able to see them, and they're definitely one of the best duos I've seen.

[@daliborburanda9626]

Such a lovely couple! I could´t catch anything else than perfect harmony of their voices!!! Ugh..I need to see them alive!!! :)

[@julianna8151]

IT HURTS SO BAD I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO SEE THE MUSICAL IRL THIS IS THE CLOSEST ILL EVER GET AND I'M SO HAPPY

[@alyssagoss7943]

Okay, so I knew the song and normally when I watch one of these and I know it, I sing along. I was literally speechless from the second he walked onstage. I had never seen him before. He is too gorgeous for words. And that voice!!!

[@amandasmith9389]

I am so excited to see Anastasia... hope it'll be these two on stage!!! Amazing voices and chemistry ❤

[@AnnaKei]

Can't believe that Derek was born in my year and month lol only he's two days younger xD He's five years younger than Christy

[@manuelorozco7760]

I'm surprised to hear that. Because Dimitri is supposed to be two years older than Anya

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Anna Kei I was born July 91 he was Oct 91. He more successful

[@annesamanhudi]

Whoaaaa so he's 5 months younger than me, and Christy was born in....1986? I guess she just looks too cute and so young XD I love both of them! Prefect casts, perfect acting and their voices are to die for

[@sarahdecker2522]

I share a birthday with him.

[@moriahthomas781]

Anna Kei I bet they would be a couple if it wasn’t for there age! 😱😭

[@darinblass]

Ahrens and Flaherty can literally write anything and it'll be lovely and stunning.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I have grown up with Anastasia and Buster and Chauncy's Silent Night

[@isabellagrace8377]

I've never heard anything so stunning in my entire life.

[@christinanagy5062]

Beautiful duet!

[@MeaghanDowling]

If I could like this 10000000000 times I would omg so perfect. And Derek is such a cutie I can't.

[@christianjewell7132]

Beyond happy that this song was included in the show, it was always my favorite from the movie!!

[@yoolimseo4697]

I just came from the studio version they released and my heart is sad cause Derek wasn’t in it :(

[@Aloesonosaur]

i never clicked so fast

[@isabelalzateestrada]

Their voices blend so well.

[@WLMNabila]

OHMYGOD DEREK STOP BEING SO PERFECT I CANT FOCUS ON MY ASSIGNMENTS HERE

[@violetsalvatore6492]

I cannot get enough of this!! These two are absolute magic!!

[@christinanagy5062]

Their chemistry is amazing! What beautiful voices!! :D

[@Suzette1122]

They're just perfect together

[@yengmartin9670]

2020 and I'm still here watching this ❤️

[@manuelorozco7760]

Its been a while for me