'West Side Story's' Rachel Zegler Sings Chicago & Hamilton in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

[@kaitlynrain899]

Her giggle every time she realizes they set her up to sing west side story is so cute

[@hamiltonslegacy]

Her laugh is honestly the cutest laugh I’ve ever heard in my life!! 😭😭❤️

[@user-gy8qv7ec9x]

she sings so high so casually its actually insane

[@edelainmatura131]

I know right I envy her high pitch voice she's amazing I love her 😍😍

[@addisonskinner1438]

@bicth. That's what I was going to say

[@reubenfuchs2747]

Thats her classical (operatic) training right there, the high notes are supposed to be zero tension

[@mellifluous695]

Isn't she a singer??

[@emelymejiaz]

I think she was the perfect cast for Snow White, what a voice

[@matthewkingwill7711]

The way Elle decided she was going to sing musicals and nothing else when they wrote this list 😂

[@evelynd9240]

Honestly, all of those words are peak musical theatre kid vibes!

[@nnng9]

i think even rachel noticed, she laughed everytime she heard a word 😂

[@seansullivanbuckley]

she said in the beginning it was a “musical edition” so I think she was restricted to musical theater

[@MacoAndrews]

West side was her first movie but her carrer is being a Rachel Berry in real life

[@emmaedelman3446]

@@MacoAndrewsno

[@hannahcmusic]

imagine singing phantom of the opera on the spot so beautifully

[@rachaelq9451]

HANNAH JUST REALISED THIS IS YOU

[@hannahcmusic]

@@rachaelq9451 HAHAHA HI RACH

[@katiesalvadore7306]

^this exchange is hilarious

[@chineloobi4624]

I literally tore up 🥹❤️

[@owenraymond5243]

I'd love to see her play Christine Daeè

[@natyinthehouse]

I think the person who chose the words just had a list of songs they wanted to hear her sing.

[@IHARumor]

Lol I think so too. Like, words like Memory or Pretty or Room are words that would instantly make theatre kids go to those particular songs haha

[@KellyKolton]

Totally thought "seasons of love" was right there!

[@CatHasOddSocks]

@@KellyKoltonme too!!! I think that's what they were trying to set up

[@kendallg709]

she really does have the perfect voice for snow white

[@idaf3028]

not to mention she's beautiful and an amazing actress, she's really the perfect choice!

[@anthonym.3931]

She's too brown to play snow white.

[@MichaelMichaelMichael.]

@@idaf3028until she screwed it all up

[@Anu-hv2pp]

​@@MichaelMichaelMichael. she really didn't, at the end of the day it was the directors/writers choice to make snow white different from the original. she just restated it and people hate her for it. i personally don't believe she deserves to be hated on for that.

[@francescasimonee]

SHE SINGS LIKE A DISNEY PRINCESS I LOVE HEERRRRRR

[@neolarkyn8317]

reminder, she is a disney princess

[@francescasimonee]

@@neolarkyn8317 so true cool stranger on the internet

[@elliemaemilkyway]

she's legit playing snow white in the live action remake that's coming

[@valeriedeleon3711]

YESSS, she is literally Snow White🥺🌹

[@IHARumor]

Lol Disney thought the exact same thing because she’s now playing Snow White in the live action remake 😉

[@jacquelinejoyce8066]

Rachel Zegler graduated high school in June 2019 and she's already been cast in four Hollywood films: Stephen Spielberg's West Side Story, Shazam 2: Fury of the Gods, Disney's Snow White and the animated musical Spellbound!

[@valeriedeleon3711]

RIGHT, best girl

[@pianogurl5858]

She’s so amazingly talented! She deserves everything that has happened and is to come to her career 💗

[@33Hanney]

and won a golden globe

[@whosaccountisthisss]

snow white aint doin it for her😹🥶🥶🥶

[@kyanassi7792]

and hunger games

[@K.rose.w]

The way she just sings it like it’s nothing. The BEST soprano I have ever heard. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Caroline-qz3uw]

the way she naturally sings maria’s part with a spanish accent

[@hilarywycherley5084]

Its Puerto Rican

[@Caroline-qz3uw]

@@hilarywycherley5084 right

[@Blueraptor06]

@@hilarywycherley5084 and in Puerto Rico they speak spanish

[@ValeriaHernandez-06]

@@Blueraptor06 yes but Puerto Rican and Spanish accent are not the same. When people say Spanish accent is meant to the accent in Spain which is very different from the ones in Latin America

[@sunnydays07]

Yea, for example in Spain a -ci or -ce is pronounced Th- but in Latin America it’s more -S

[@laurahuynh8333]

Her singing in Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will be amazing.

[@ElowenFaye]

you were absolutely right!

[@alluvedits9485]

yuppp

[@jissmol8738]

YOU WERE RIGHT

[@arianayusufzai8756]

It was

[@Rainy_Loser]

You were so right omfg, she’s incredible. Always loved her and always will 😌

[@Judeduartewannabe19-83]

She actually did really, really well. Not that I'm surprised of course.

[@Izzy-Maurer]

She didn't miss a single word, and she has the voice of an angel! Wow!

[@jordanh6760]

She’s so perfect for the role of Maria

[@evanbowers5299]

Shes a theater kid im so happy

[@innaharris]

2:09 the way she just effortlessly sings that riff!!!

[@connection7405]

Imagine being so talented! You sing and hear people compliment you all the time, you feel happy and accomplished... must be so amazing! Some people are really born under a lucky star.

[@strawberrysingsthings]

Don’t forget she has trained really hard to get to where she is. She said she took voice lessons! It’s not always a lucky star lol

[@Emmy-rw8yl]

The way she just casually sang “think of me” so heavenly like- ❤😭

[@juliagesner5349]

no surprise, she killed it. rachel is one of the most talented people in our generation.

[@trader1972]

😮

[@kenzie5888]

rachel’s voice is absolutely ANGELIC it’s like so clear and sweet like i would literally listen to her sing anything and she would sound STUNNING she is so amazing

[@ScarlettJ1221]

I'm looking forward for Rachel coming out with her own album someday, she has such a beautiful voice

[@zuzannakozak-zagozda612]

she should record musical songs 😌😌

[@Hellothere_453]

@@zuzannakozak-zagozda612 she used too actually but she deleted most of them a couple years ago :(

[@zuzannakozak-zagozda612]

@@scarclem i can’t find it :(

[@maxisaud]

@@zuzannakozak-zagozda612 the single is called Let Me try!

[@anthonym.3931]

She makes me want to puke when she whails away. Soon she will work at Starbucks.

[@rocioterradez6648]

i could listen rachel sing for HOURS i'm not even kidding

[@AM-dd6dx]

The way she sings, she just makes it look so effortless. Her tone and vibrato are stunning!

[@captainross4706]

Wow, no autotune, no processing. just her, camera and talent and she sounds like an angel.

[@sourandcream]

Her vibratos!! To die for!!

[@raevenavrila9213]

the way she sings is so captivating honestly. she was born to be a star

[@portiakluchesky1364]

Literal perfection. You can’t help but smile as soon as she starts singing. Love her.

[@anthonym.3931]

so your parents named you after a german sports car. Yeah, my sisters names are Ferrari and Audi...duh? No wonder you like Rachel, she sucks

[@hanaelgallad]

She sounds just like a disney princess✨

[@SelbySings]

She is a Disney princess! She plays Snow White!

[@hanaelgallad]

@SelbySings yessss right

[@SelbySings]

@@hanaelgallad I’m excited for the movie to come out! Truly the people’s princess!

[@naustinfipecto6104]

9:03 She did really, REALLY well, it's insane. She's so confident with her skill, I love her!

[@TiffanyCalverley]

She’s just incredible. I would love to see her play Angelica or Eliza at some point

[@leillianemusic9733]

She would be an amazing Eliza!

[@norabeisser8990]

Ooooh, yess

[@anthonym.3931]

I'd love to see her in a box of garbage.

[@Itsmehayleyt]

Her range is absolutely bonkers

[@piamaxwell7436]

she hits the high notes so effortlessly like that is PURE TALENT that is grace and just serene

[@Adeline-ju6bu]

Her range is INSANE

[@izabeladalagnol8434]

2:07 This Riff is honestly so crazy and effortless!

[@imateakettle]

she has I think two covers of the song, they’re amazing

[@basiamalinka8819]

jesus I used to watch her on youtube before all this when she was complaining about prom and singing in the bathroom and look at her now

[@alenanela1743]

She’s come so far AHH I feel like a proud mama

[@hamiltonslegacy]

@@alenanela1743 I’ve only been a fan since September 2021 but I feel like I’ve known about her ever since before west side story and I’m so excited to watch her grow more!

[@tessa3260]

I think Rachel has one of the best voices out there. You can't change my mind.

[@liv-bv3pl]

I totally thought she was going to seasons of love! I think they did too! Every word they chose has such an obvious song that goes with it from musical theatre haha

[@charnellduncan9932]

That was my for thought too😁

[@emixox8404]

sameeee

[@andreacordero9504]

Love how they set her up for show tunes as THEY SHOULD

[@AM-dd6dx]

I like that all her songs were from musicals! Also, she's so articulate. Maybe it's her diction?? It's super pronounced or exact.

[@juancastillo2139]

that's so important. Just as Julie Andrews

[@anthonym.3931]

She's columbian from a cartel aka narco

[@CaliVMK]

I love how Rachel was warming up before she started and also talked about one of her favorite memories being warming up before shooting West Side Story scenes. Warm up your voice kids! Also side note but I wish Elle would've used their own name as a word to associate; enter Legally Blonde the Musical.

[@abbeyz4920]

She is just so lovely in every way! So talented but also so gracious and grounded, wishing her so much success and happiness (and also waiting for an album to drop because those vocals were stunning!)

[@insertnamehere08]

Her singing never enough is my new favourite thing

[@suyasuman]

Her rendition of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman was so beautiful 😳 need a full version ASAP!!

[@oliviahaland138]

I love her reactions as soon as it’s an obvious west side story song

[@jacquelinejoyce8066]

I have a feeling that Rachel Zegler may play Maria again in a professional stage production of West Side Story.

[@nicolenorcia8405]

Her little laughs before she sang were so cute !

[@jonathanthomas9677]

So who else started belting RENT when they saw the word season? Just me? OK that’s cool.

[@greekchick104]

I definitely immediately thought of Seasons of Love from Rent when I saw that!!

[@bambirose6490]

Me too!! 😂🥺

[@dancer4life273]

I thought of Season of love

[@shaw-qwanredmond]

Same

[@lll.24601]

I thought she was going to sing it! Even if it’s a weird choice, she would be a great Mimi!

[@evacarvallo7116]

Her voice is so beautiful and angelic. The technique and tone of her voice is incredible. I love her

[@vicksy3503]

we get it, rachel. you’re a theatre kid. we love u

[@tarraingart]

she sings so effortlessly beautifully

[@depressedpebbles]

Her voice is absolutely gorgeous! Like she has the perfect voice

[@avagaetana]

literally 3 secs into this video i throw my head back in frustration because of how freaking talented this girl is. who blessed her with that voice??? it’s literally perfect

[@3ey2a]

Who else was expecting seasons of love?😂

[@gabyc210]

Jesus. She’s incredible. The high note in Think Of Me was so simple for her.

[@DougKaplan]

Love hearing her deep knowledge of musical theater, northern New Jersey kid who definitely was around Broadway her whole life, upbringing done right!

[@mayjay5820]

Cutting I Feel Pretty from West Side Story would have been A CRIME

[@tillie3545]

Okay no wonder she was casted as Snow White. She has such a melodic voice! I just watched her for the first time in West Side Story, and I’m really looking forward to the movie.

[@samanthavillarreal2676]

She needs to make a full cover of No One Else if she hasn't already!

[@maiajolie]

she has a cover on her youtube!! its AMAZING

[@nowthenzen]

I feel pretty is so essential to WSS for the exact reasons Rachel articulated.

[@sarahwinters6052]

her voice is seriously one of the greatest i’ve ever heard

[@jackniesi2908]

Rachel - I'm so happy for your success in film, but please don't forgot - you have a gift of an outstanding Broadway belt!! You were MEANT for live theatre, and I hope you get to Broadway very soon. Don't ever forget your theatre roots! I could listen to you sing all day!

[@saffronodonnell9750]

When she started singing 'No One Else' I was so happy! I love Natasha, Pierre, and TGC of 1812

[@raindropsonroses3919]

Her voice is outstanding

[@adelinatoday]

she is perfection she is everything!!

[@neutralman9124]

Her voice is breathtaking.

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

Also vocally speaking it's very to sing so consistently well and with such quality, clarity while smiling.

[@carissapeterson4656]

There’s just something about her voice that makes me weep 😭 It’s so unbelievably gorgeous

[@DwainWilsonJr]

This young lady's gonna be a star... with great diction, vibrato, range, and personality... Man, she could be like... the 2nd coming of Lea Salonga or what.. 👏

[@zai9407]

When she said "musical edition" I was like: "YES"

[@puddlemereunited2215]

She’s so amazing but no one’s talking about the fact that she sang every single song in its original key with zero reference 🤯 her pitch is INCREDIBLE

[@honeyhoney6794]

she’s so charming i’m glad i’ve been by her side since 2017 love her

[@samthesandwich]

Her voice is literal perfection I’m officially obsessed🥰

[@limecable1278]

I SUNG THE MOON AT THE SAME TIME SHE DID (obviously I did worst). COMET OF 1812 OML, god I love this song. Rachel, thank you for your vocal cords during “the moon” because that note is insane.

[@Sarahac8]

Ooo I can't wait to see Rachel in more shows/movies! Voice of an angel, truly.

[@jordanh6760]

I want to hear her sing every song in every musical

[@daniescobarm]

no cause these words are always very obvious but this was next level like you really didnt want her to sing anything that wasnt musicals lmaoo

[@annapan1978]

THE WAY SHE WAS SINGING THINK OF ME I CANT BREATHE

[@Heavilybrokn]

She is perfection. From the moment I saw West Side Story, I became an INSTANT fan!!!

[@princessannie7421]

you've come so far, Rachel. you are incredible!!!

[@lonelytokki.-_-.]

She’s a special gift on this world

[@reyon2673]

Oh yeah, a special gift of arrogance and superiority complexes, to be sure.

[@Lolori88]

@@reyon2673Omg you people are such snowflakes

[@hannahrebullar7878]

Soo happy she sang a song from Shrek the Musical. It was such a fun onee!

[@Kavirako]

The Natasha Pierre and the great comet of 1812 shoutout 🥺 really deserved a longer run! She’s incredible

[@bigtimednp]

Man she’s so talented. Such a beautiful voice

[@SpacesOfLife]

I could just listen to a whole album of musical covers sung by Rachel Zegler! amazing!!

[@joewhitehead3]

She sounds so perfect & effortless each time!

[@zoevargastorres2715]

i honestly can’t believe how talented she is

[@innaharris]

her voice is just pure velvet

[@JediJuniper92]

Her voice on Phantom 😍

[@emilybowerman26]

I could listen to her sing for hours

[@silentobserver3791]

What a beautiful, beautiful voice. Please come and play Christine in London.

[@indigobutterfly3756]

Someone throw her a prom! Her voice is so elegant and beautiful. I could listen to her all day.

[@ethanl886]

i’m so glad she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves!! i remember following her on twitter and instagram like 3 years ago omg

[@trishatalaroc2968]

ever since I have watched west side story, maria became my favorite name. what can I say? i'm jealous. she is so talented and someone who's on broadway.

[@sandrae2398]

she sounds like an angel

[@matthewrandell5055]

I love this game. My answers were nearly identical, I went with Memory for "moon" (are you allowed the same song twice??), Pretty Woman for "pretty", and whatever song has "goes and proposed his own form of government" from Hamilton for propose lol.

[@SusannahMurphine98]

The song you’re looking for is Nonstop!

[@matthewrandell5055]

@@SusannahMurphine98 Ahh yes thanks:')

[@mappingoutthesky]

I can't believe she's barely 20 years old and she sings LIKE THAT

[@hamiltonslegacy]

She’s almost 21 as of May 3rd 🥰🥺

[@charmaaaine]

her talent knows no bounds!!! 🥰

[@andresaldana6163]

I’m impressed she has such a great voice, but seems so humble and down to earth.

[@hamiltonslegacy]

I really hope I meet her because she just seems like the sweetest person in the world and I’m so excited to watch her grow as an artist and actress!

[@nelankoo]

i remember when i watched her cover of Dead girl walking and fell in love these few years ago and now she's here! she's absolutely amazing

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

She's incredibly charming & her voice is beautiful.