Cynthia Erivo & Justin Paul "Rewrite the Stars" - The Greatest Showman demo - for DGF

[@victoria-sillo]

Petition to bring this to Broadway and give Cynthia Erivo and Jeremy Jordan the chance to finally play these roles

[@stephengallo5109]

Yes!!!

[@josephalansmith9611]

Or someone else instead of Jeremy Jordan…

[@TheDarwinCute]

@@josephalansmith9611 Why not?

[@andyspell9659]

yes!!!!!!

[@Chief522]

@@josephalansmith9611someone’s jealous he’s not as talented 😂

[@AdeniyiFavourite-hb7yc]

Today is 2025 and I’m glad to let you know that Cynthia finally gotten the recognition she deserves

[@oh.._10011]

Yesssss she soooo deserves ittttt im so happy for herrrrrrr😊

[@lifeinthevalley2070]

Was just about to say who’s here after seeing Cynthia in Wicked🥹🥹🥹

[@dudewhattheheII]

Every time I watch this, the guy in blue blazer behind Cynthia cracks me up - you can tell he just wants to flip his shit at her vocals in an environment where it's pretty much forbidden to

[@madison.ariannaaaa]

YES you can see him getting excited

[@iamsolia]

He can’t even handle it. He’s just stuck there like 😶😶🤯🤯😍😍😍😍😩😩😭😭💖💖💖😶😶

[@juju_train]

2:44 his eyebrows lol! He's about to explode!

[@taniabrown5025]

Like he really was trying to hold it in.

[@emily5281]

haha yes he's like physically restraining himself with the crossed legs, crossed arms, fingers in front of his mouth lol.... *don't sing, don't yell, don't dance, c'mon man, you can do this!*

[@hannahcollins7691]

DO THE PEOPLE BEHIND CYTHIA EVEN KNOW WHAT KIND OF A GODESS THEY ARE AMONG, CUZ THEY BE LOOKIN DEAD

[@ajaywilliams54]

Hannah Collins lol!!!! I think they’re looking like that because they need to invest in the movie $$$ wise

[@jacobmccain8794]

Say it again

[@pacr11397]

Lol it looks like the guy right behind Cynthia is trying really hard to hold his poker face at the end there

[@jpslim7279]

Hannah Collins - It was a demo. Don’t pretend that, in their position at that moment, you’d be acting any different.

[@DAS1962]

They have the bucks ...... and be objective, without context as a first hearing it is dull if you are being asked to invest .. BUT taken as a whole different story

[@MJKT95]

Hold up - Justin's got pipes. SANG!!!!!

[@soniasviolin]

Mekela Tyler well he did graduate from Michigan for musical theater:)

[@WerdnaNiraehs]

Mekela Tyler Well, he certainly has a nose.

[@Sebastianlawl]

Mekela Tyler RIGHT

[@jacobmccain8794]

Right!!!!!! MAN CAN SAAAMNNGGG

[@gracekennedy7093]

not to flex but my mom was his voice teacher when he was a teenager 💅💅💅

[@Mauricesims9813]

Whenever Cynthia opens her mouth it’s like my soul just jumps out of me, and leaves my physical body laying on the floor. Not only is her voice incredible, but her presence just demands that you zone in only on her. She is one of the best artists that I have ever heard in my entire life, and no one will ever demand a stage, crowd, or small group like this the way Cynthia Erivo does. She is just AMAZING!!!!!🤷🏽‍♂️☺️😍😩

[@andrewrudygalindo2646]

Maurice Sims So. Damn. True.

[@stevehorstman9477]

Um, YES. What he said!

[@AlanNJUSA]

Amen. Cynthia is a force of nature. The most brilliant star of stars. I had the utmost pleasure of experiencing her talent in person at a performance of The Color Purple. In the 25 years of seeing broadway shows, I never witnessed a spontaneous, riotous standing ovation before the finale. It was an out-of-body experience.

[@__Cynthia]

I agree !! every time she sings I get goosebumps and that doesn’t happen often to me

[@seankaleo]

TRUST! I can’t wait for Wicked part one and two.

[@therealnique8245]

CYNTHIA ERIVO IS THE BEYONCÉ OF BROADWAY ‼️‼️‼️FIGHT ME

[@tiashacharles4706]

Uhm her voice is BETTER than Beyoncé.

[@sunakonakahara8425]

The Real Nique No, Beyonce is the Cynthia Erivo of pop. Lol

[@obibrandon7534]

@@tiashacharles4706 no it isnt

[@fentse]

I couldn't agree more!

[@austinsolomona]

Beyoncé is Beyoncé and Cynthia is Cynthia they’re both queens in their own right. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oshea03]

Cynthia babygirl, you finally getting mainstream recognition you deserve ❤

[@ThemilyFigueras]

who had the absolute audacity to change the "say that it's possible" harmony. i will call the police right now

[@kalmonds]

I'll be a witness

[@musicsweet2833]

@@kalmonds I’ll be the judge

[@hiatusmode989]

Maybe zac efron couldn’t reach the note haha

[@gabmari9037]

​@@musicsweet2833 ​ @kyle alves I'll be the gavel

[@musicsweet2833]

@@gabmari9037 😂

[@davidsinnott707]

I get that people are upset with Zendaya being cast over Cynthia. But you need to take into account the fact that Cynthia was never officially attached to the role. Singers often do favours to composers when they’re workshopping songs/lyrics/etc, plus at the time TGS was finally gaining real traction, Cynthia was doing The Color Purple on Broadway and had committed to Steve McQueen’s “Widows”, so she wouldn’t have been available when TGS went into production.

[@themusicturtle234]

True True, we have to think about not what we want, but if they wanted to be a part of it

[@gregtalley1601]

People said the same thing about Zac Efron being cast over Jeremy Jordan, including Jeremy Jordan. Fortunately both Zendaya and Zac weren't just Hollywood names, are both talented singers and actors, and were really amazing in the roles. That being said it would be cool to see a version of Greatest Showman with all the actors and actresses from the greenlight workshop, though. The talent in that room was insane. Maybe if it ever gets made into a Broadway show, which it absolutely needs to be.

[@cassiegleek1656]

@@gregtalley1601 Difference with Jeremy being he was supposed to be cast in Efron's role.

[@AlexeBriand2002]

Cynthia is getting her own leading role alongside Ariana Grande 😌

[@seankaleo]

@@davidsinnott707 I liked Zendaya.

[@elphbwckd212]

I hate how all these movies use insanely talented Broadway actors in demos to get their movie greenlit and then cast big name celebs who are often mediocre singers at best for the film. That's like someone giving you a sample of the best chocolate cake you've ever had and then showing up at your wedding with a gluten free, vegan brick of stale cake for the big day.

[@hannahblackledge3093]

Hey there is nothing wrong with vegan cake. I get your point though.

[@jansars7137]

It's all about who would sell the tickets and those talent agent and movie execs relations. It's all complicated hollywood shit haha

[@cookiebootzz]

AMEN!!

[@ryanfaure3120]

@@AlexeBriand2002 Yeah but it's not Broadway quality

[@AlexeBriand2002]

Ryan Faure because The Greatest Showman isn’t a show on Broadway yet

[@ellajoy6920]

I always knew Justin had a knack for writing and composing music... BUT HE IS ONE GOOD SINGER.

[@rationalsanethinker5753]

I was also impressed and surprised since he wasn't trained as a singer. But I was surprised that they didn't get his lyricist, Benj Pasek, to sing the male part. Benj can also sing and he's performed some Dear Evan Hansen songs before.

[@leimiralles8126]

Anyone watching this after Jeremy Jordan uploaded his new vid re: The Greatest Showman?

[@loganmeyer5746]

Yes! I only watched it because I thought he was in it. After watching his video my heart broke for him

[@leimiralles8126]

@@loganmeyer5746 Right? It was so unfair. He’s so talented and gave a lot for that role and it just went unnoticed. 😭

[@pureffm]

Imagine you're a composer and you sing as well as your best cast member?

[@love2manythings]

Hugh just wants to sing 😭

[@noorykorky5056]

Exactly! Justin Paul was also the piano player in the workshops before getting the movie greenscreened! My mom called him humble when she watched the videos of the workshops. I agree; he is.

[@gregtalley1601]

@@noorykorky5056 It was funny in those videos seeing how amped up Justin got on the piano as the song went on in "This Is Me" as it became obvious how amazing a performance Keala was giving. I'd love to see the uncut video of the greenlight beyond just "This Is Me" and "From Now On." There was so much amazing Broadway talent in that room.

[@cesmith48]

Oh my gosh! Yasss!

[@annt7384]

Erivo is a songwriter herself, and wrote the gorgeous “Stand Up” for Harriet.

[@simeonismyname]

Watching blue jacket get more and more convnced was fun, especially when his hands went to his lips then his eyebrows hit the ceiling. I was rolling!

[@Kingiwingi8713]

Why wasn't this insanely talented actress picked as Nala in Lion King movie... She would have nailed it!

[@khalilkelley1664]

Because she’s not Beyoncé honey 🍯

[@ayumis5452]

I’d rather see a movie with two lionesses with Cynthia and Beyoncé.

[@kyasiabenjamin5629]

Khalil Kelley and Beyoncé is trash

[@island_girl]

THANK YOU! Beyonce sucks as an actress. Not to mention, she's a good singer, but nowhere near as good as Erivio. Sorry, not sorry. 🤷‍♀️

[@ojb5083]

Not everyone is like your mother

[@marcelarcaya8998]

Cynthia Erivo warms my heart. Her talent speaks volumes to me.

[@BroadwayGirlNYC]

She is truly a marvel.

[@matthew5727]

2:44 - that facial expression 😲 ... he was shook‼️😂💀

[@paola4592]

The guy in the back was feeling this song. You could tell how shocked he was when she hit those notes. Love this!!

[@nadanilchzero]

I’ve had this video saved as «Cynthia rewrites the stars» for years… And now she’s defying gravity 💚

[@jik_bow]

It's 2024 and this video aged well. Cynthia did get her role. Read a few of the comments, i guess it's a win for broadway.

[@leenabalanag6028]

Which role? Wicked?

[@manuelorozco7760]

Until Wicked, there was not another movie musical on The Greatest Showman’s level of beauty

[@kookiemonster6035]

When I tell you if they a make a broadway version of this movie they BETTER have my girl Cynthia and my boy Jeramy in the cast

[@leodrea]

Cynthia Erivo, I melt.

[@nicolesalmon4583]

I love how dude over Cynthia's shoulder eyebrows shot up at the 2:45 mark.

[@elenajmiller]

Who’s here after she was announced as ELPHABA. 💚

[@Funease]

Here after seeing Wicked part I starring her and some white lady

[@csh]

Been riding her train since 2015. Had privilege of seeing her as Celie in the Color Purple the Musical and knew then she was MAGIC!!!

[@ronhunnell]

🙋

[@MrHydeTV]

Im here after watching Wicked in Cinema :)

[@brauliocosta543]

@@Funeasethe white lady is called Ariana and she is incredibly talented too.

[@sophietimman312]

I have said it so many times and I'll say it every day: Cynthia Erivo is THE GREATEST singer of her generation

[@katiestauber1254]

I found this video years ago, saved it for the alternate harmony, and came back since RTS has been in my playlist lately. I had NO CLUE it was Cynthia singing here all those years ago, I just remember the female singer was amazing. I feel like I’ve come full circle somehow

[@calebkief851]

Had to come back to this to see Miss Elphaba herself. So glad I found this so many years ago and looking back to see how far she’s come

[@seowoobinloml2535]

Oh my gods Cynthia's voice is literally one of an angel, you lucky duck!

[@sovannpen]

Love the duet but the people sitting behind them in that room reminded me of the movie Get Out.

[@winnietweh257]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@azumaradaniel9153]

I am really laughing at this right here....what!!!!!!

[@t2631ln]

😂😂

[@edith-fq3sk]

Lol.if they start bidding its time to run !!literally- Get out!!

[@ceerstar851]

Jeremy Jordan and Cynthia should have been casted instead of Zac Efron and Zendaya. No offense they did pretty good but it woulda been next level with Cynthia and Jeremy

[@Nazaba09]

They would have overpowered the main story which is hugh. Also, like it’s said, they’re too old. (Or at least look it)

[@user-cz9mq8vp1c]

OH MY GOD YESS

[@nicksurfs1]

I almost passed out thinking of the two of them in those roles. That would be so insanely amazing!!

[@zeniryn]

Zendaya did it better bro whattttt 😭😭?

[@autumn5295]

@@zeniryn nah cynthia is better

[@safe2738]

These two brought out the frustration and poignancy of unrequited love and squeezed every last bit of emotion from the song. I didnt hear the lyrics, I felt them.

[@naturalbby1722]

2:29 Those harmonies! Both their voices is just so clear and powerful!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@heyheyhey40]

Her voice is perfect for EVERYTHING! And this guy sounds better once he starts singing with her.

[@rationalsanethinker5753]

The "guy" is Justin Paul, the composer of this song as well as all the other songs in The Greatest Showman. He also composed Dear Evan Hansen, LaLa Land and other projects. His lyricist is Benj Pasek. Given that Justin isn't a singer, he did an excellent job.

[@heyheyhey40]

@ Well that makes sense. They are not an evenly matched vocal duo. I was wondering how did he earn the right to sing with her. lol…. He’s the master mind.

[@katiegoddard4203]

I could listen to Cynthia sing the phone book.

[@crispytides7241]

I keep forgetting Justin Paul can like, really sing. Loving it

[@davidmiller2497]

Hello crispy how are you doing?

[@weavesnatched7957]

i ascended with those belts omg

[@natalier1821]

Ever since I saw her in Harriet, I've been a huge fan. Her voice is AMAZING! Such a beauty, inside and out. Love this.

[@marcvenzon]

Yes! I've been an erivo fan since she plaued tubman!💙

[@manuelorozco7760]

Harriet was when I wanted to see Cynthia play Elphaba

[@toughtaurus7270]

Too bad Cynthia wasn't cast as Anne Wheeler. No offense to Zendaya, but Cynthia's voice & talent is in a different league!

[@a-bittersweet-tragedy0203]

Tough Taurus I agree !!

[@JonNoH73]

I think the whole point was that Zendaya was "bi racial" in the movie or else I agree with you 200%

[@paintbrush3753]

Probably because Zendaya fitted the physical aspect of the role a lot better. Keep in mind, whoever played Anne Wheeler not only had to sing, but also had to dance and be a trapeze artist (which isn't the most standard thing actors are required to for roles). I like how both Zendaya's and Cynthia's voices portrayed the song in a slightly different way, but Zendaya has the edge when it comes to what Anne Wheeler had to do overall.

[@ginonovanta]

same thing can be said of jeremy Jordan instead of zack efron

[@Nazaba09]

Cynthia has a very ‘broadway’ Voice which is not what the movie was going for. Also she is (or appears) too old. But then again it may come down to personal taste. I prefer Idina Menzel’s Pop version of ‘defying gravity’ to the original on ‘wicked’.

[@professortruth56]

Watching in 2024. That was simply beautiful.

[@bijoubaybee]

Blue vest guy os clearly visibly moved but I noticed the woman in red reaches up to wipe away a tear from her eyes at the sound of Cynthia's voice, and then her hand stays there in awe as she tried to hold it together the rest of the performance. Beautiful voice that moves me to tears.

[@chance1howard]

Anyone here after Cynthia killed it in Wicked?!?

[@cutiepieuwu8315]

meee

[@silverfamdiaries]

Meeee

[@ofwbacktopinas]

mee

[@walacelopes6390]

🙋‍♂️

[@marcvenzon]

🙋🏻‍♂️

[@hildar89]

I lived in this video when this was posted and seeing cynthia’s journey since then has been amazing. so so so proud of her ❤

[@princess_tamia_25]

If I could sing like Cynthia, I would never talk. I would sing 24/7.

[@myesha6584]

I love Cynthia Erivo so much. Her voice is soooo amazing. I aspire to get my voice on her level ahhhhhhhh

[@beverlymiranda3044]

Justin Paul is out here writing amazing songs for every musical ugh love him, great voices on these two!!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Pasek and Paul maybe hit and miss. But their masterpiece will always be The Greatest Showman

[@angel4405]

The emotion on the face of the man behind Cynthia in the blue blazer says it ALL

[@stormbob]

Obviously Cynthia's pipes were finely crafted by God himself, but that's not the story here. JUSTIN PAUL CAN SING AND HE'S GOOD. Who knew?!

[@themusicturtle234]

My God this sounds so much better

[@tomelk84]

I looove this performance and seeing Justin Paul perform his own creations

[@lonellfletcher]

I, too, appreciate this version of RTS, but I REFUSE to bash Zac and Zendaya's version, which is pitch perfect and glorious.

[@20maximilian03]

@Caleb S Zac did his own singing in both the high school musical sequels and hairspray, you can't just say he doesn't know how to sing lol

[@KiyahMusic94]

I adore Cynthia but I love the soft innocence of zendayas rendition

[@faitthy]

Back here post-Wicked Part 1. Clearly Cynthia was a star meant to defy gravity from the very start.

[@manonhesseling3853]

Blessed with Justin Paul in this world

[@gabriellalopez6537]

Ahhh lovve Cynthia Erivo! Beautiful duet!

[@soyfacumendez]

she has always been there for us

[@beautifullytragic]

So excited to see her as Elphaba 💚 her defying gravity & no good deed will be out of this world I already know ❤️‍🔥

[@moovzealot]

Wizard and I too

[@Memez919]

Here after she sang in wicked. She's beyond incredible❤

[@tettiiillchayz3502]

His voice is so twined to hers. Beautiful

[@sillyally]

Why am I shedding tears, Cynthia????????

[@goldiekae]

i love this, when Cynthia sings, she demands to be listen! SLAY ME

[@Pixl_Games]

if they eventually do a broadway show adaption i can see cynthia and jeremy killing it!

[@tomvoschezang9252]

She is so talented!!

[@JaRoJoCT1021]

When they came up with the phrase “can sing anything, even the phone book”, they had Miss Erivo on their mind! ❤❤❤

[@thatpantransguy]

Salons are the best 😍I love everything about that centuries old evening pastime where people gather in a small room to enjoy music and company. What an experience it must be to attend a salon with Cynthia Erivo gracing everyone with her powerful voice! This is what I would imagine it to have been like in the 1800s with a world renowned singer being invited to a party.

[@taronhameed9986]

Soooo when we get this on broadway we know who is getting cast !

[@itsmegeewun4959]

The great Cynthia is just giving.....

[@jessicawatson891]

she's beyond amazing

[@carolinacarrizo3438]

I LOVE this! Cynthia and Justin, so heavenly fantastic 😍 Rewatched it a 100000xxxx times. What a perfect Elphaba we have for Wicked! 💚

[@sophief7763]

cynthias voice is just so effortless and smooth and beautiful i cud listen to it forever x

[@island_girl]

This woman is UNBELIEVABLE. Is there anything she can't sing?! Not to mention, she's an amazing actress. Every time I hear her sing this I love her even more....and I already adored her! 🤩🤩🤩

[@MindfulMya]

So much talent honestly would be insane to be in that room! Cynthia is a class act I think they casted who would draw the audience but broadway people know who is really behind the scenes...we need more !!

[@adrianfernandez894]

Cynthia’s voice just has SO MUCH soul and I LOVE IT 😍 We need more singers likes her ❤️

[@marieleelee]

Was NOT aware Justin could sing that took me by surprise. Not a surprise how talented Cynthia is though. Wow.

[@sid3701]

I get chills whenever I hear her voice. It’s just so freaking powerful 🤩

[@twinkstar66]

How have more people not watched this?!? I don’t understand. This is magic.

[@DarlingNikki1984529]

Ugh! The tears! She is just so good!

[@hollymauery346]

Bro, this happens every time!!! EVERY TIME!!! I just wanna listen to Cynthia Erivo ahhh and I can’t! no matter what song she sings, no matter where I am, she makes me sob like horribly ugly sob. she truly is a gift from God. I literally become speechless when she sings only tears and crying commence.

[@michaelsingslive]

I"M SITTING TEARING UP....saaang ya'll...my heart just swelled....whew chills...that harmony tho...whew!

[@sethdavis9267]

Cynthia makes any song sound good!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Even her singing Wish Upon A Star is one of few saving graces of Pinocchio

[@valerie6336]

Black women are so amazing when they ascend into that place.. of greatness is is jaw dropping

[@elizabethgammon8789]

Cynthia is just absolutely cracked. Can't believe I get to be on this earth at the same time as her.

[@gwen3010]

Cynthia you are a shining star and will go very, very far!! What a wonderful person and a lovely voice. AWESOME!!!

[@DinoQuintana]

2025!!!

[@elisabethnerolk2283]

WHY THE HELL DIDNT THEY CHOOSE CYNTHIA TO SING THIS SONG IN THE MOVIE!!!!! ZENDAYA IS CUTE AND SUCH BUT SHE SANG IT TO SOFT!!!

[@shanila456]

Because they liked the soft version better maybe Zendaya did a great job to and yes Cynthias voice is amazing.

[@Dandelion4048]

*Zendaya did so great given that she’s not even a singer and was just an actress.*

[@Spikedsoymilk]

This is the best cover of this song that I've seen on KZbin!

[@Lil_Minx1]

This ain’t the cover it’s the original before the movie ruined it. But if you meant ‘best version’, I agree

[@treychesser9273]

Cynthia is everything ❤️❤️

[@carisajoy]

Can you imagine how chilling this would be in person ❤

[@harrybank1421]

I come back to this video 6 years later, and I still can't believe how all those people are sitting with straight faces I would have been throwing my chair at them

[@AdamLock3]

Lyrical timing in the first verse of this version vs the final is different. Cool

[@singerAR0406]

I looooove when composers sing. Justin sounds great!

[@mollyc5507]

I love this version sm omg

[@Willow_Sage_]

Her voice tears up my soul, and makes me cry, in a good way.

[@KD-sz5bx]

I almost threw my phone across the room. There was definitely something in their water. Everyone was just tooooooo good.

[@shaniyahcraig8903]

She could sing tv commercials and I would be mesmerized 🥺🥺

[@k1tkat-kate]

Cynthia is such a legend!!!! 😍

[@sethbender2863]

I swear I need a Broadway show for this right now

[@ABlueDahlia]

Jeez, I'm enamored by Cynthia Erivo's colossal talent. So beautiful.

[@ruthieb2492]

Cynthia is pure ❤❤❤

[@lorielewis4146]

All I can say is WOW her voice is breathtaking now I am going to watch the movie because I Iove the movie and every song on the soundtrack

[@brianaprevillon9818]

Gotta love broadway ❤️

[@josephwalker87]

Just spectacular