HADESTOWN's Amber Gray Performs "Our Lady of the Underground" at the NYTW Gala 2019

[@Lexicoley1826]

I don’t think people understand just how incredibly talented this woman is. She was absolutely perfect for the role of Persephone; she was born to play that role.

[@melinajohansson9715]

They can't understand literal perfection

[@alxrocks2240]

She has played this role since the musical was just being introduced in 2009, she has absolutely tweaked her character to perfection, she is such a talent.

[@samaraarielanamaria5403]

ITS HER LAST WEEK NOW ON BWAY CATCH HER WHILE U CAN!

[@TheTradge]

I was so sad I missed her as Persephone, saw the show last March with Lana Gordon (who was fantastic as well, but can't hold a candle to Ms Gray) however I will be seeing her at 54 Below this summer, so hopefully she'll crack out a tune or two from HT!

[@ellarae8853]

She sings “there’s a crack in the wall” then proceeds to break the 4th wall by introducing the band

[@stephpiano2908]

HOLY SHIT

[@maurifick7471]

Ella Peterson OH THATS GENIUS!!!

[@Maka990-]

Omg yes! Genius

[@yourpalyunoakakore9314]

@Ella Peterson or maybe the wall that all the souls are in the underworld tho? & the when she introduced the band maybe they are meant to be dead band soul???

[@Veeveekay18]

Ooooooooh

[@romanzadgk]

I 100% believe she's the actual modern incarnation of Persephone 😭

[@stephpiano2908]

I met her and can confirm. She radiates such a beautiful motherly goddess energy.

[@arre314]

@@stephpiano2908 lucky

[@PublicSchoolFinance]

Right you are

[@MsAngelique]

Persephone would have to die before she can be reincarnated. Lol

[@PoisonAngelGirl]

As a pagan who works with Persephone,she absolutely loves her. With a passion. Best representation she could hope for

[@beautifulday1996]

this is amber gray's world and we are all just living in it

[@kailanegaldino1430]

bookpancakes up on top

[@ratatoskclarke4534]

true she has so much power

[@melinajohansson9715]

All hail the great Amber Gray queen of the underground and uperground

[@blueisasomedancer]

I like that amber seems to play Persephone like she's had a few too many drinks, just a little sloppy and it's sooo goooooooood.

[@midnight_rose2337]

Well, she is a bit of an alcoholic in this interpretation.

[@Tea-nr4hm]

In the hadestown universe she canonically takes drugs and alcohol down into hadestown so she doesn't have to deal with hades sober which then makes hades worse as all he really wants is recognition and not to loose everything he loves but I won't go to deep.

[@iusethisnameformygoogleacc1013]

It's 100% deliberate. This version of Persephone is a drunk, and has been for a *long* time. Her first moment in the show where she's actually properly awake is the song that basically starts with Hades calling her out for it - "Have another drink, why don't ya?"

[@lonellfletcher]

Her voice is unreal!!!! The grit and the dirtiness is so beautiful. The most interesting voice on broadway right now. I’m in love!!!!!

[@OverLordJenn]

She reminds me of Eartha Kitt

[@t.h.1492]

OverLord Jenn - Eartha Kitt is actually one of her inspirations! I thought the same when I heard her for the first time

[@OverLordJenn]

@@t.h.1492 I'm late to the game, but now that I've discovered Hadestown I'm obsessed

[@t.h.1492]

OverLord Jenn - Being late has its advantages! By now there should be plenty of playlists, animatics, and “slime tutorials” floating around KZbin

[@bjpe8228]

one of my favourite things about hadestown is how unique and striking all the voices are. not a whole lot of shows have parts written for a bass (hades), a countertenor (orpheus), or a contra alto (jewelle's fate), let alone all three. eva is a mezzo, but eurydice can be played by a mezzo or an alto, which is semi unusual for a lead female role. persephone's grit, the fates and hermes' edgier jazz sound. some of the best voices on broadway right now.

[@SakuraHanora]

"When was the last time you saw the sky?" Here we are a year later lol

[@samanthafarace2233]

oop this hits a little different this march

[@leilap1390]

No one: Amber: I don’t know about you *booooooiiiiiis*

[@elizabethevelyn7125]

I just love how her voice goes from beautiful mezzo notes to gritty lower notes... It's perfect for the goddess of springtime and the underworld.

[@mermakes5456]

This song hits different in quarantine

[@razberrymist9475]

I K R

[@headsortaylorrr]

unus annus?

[@mermakes5456]

@@headsortaylorrr momento mori

[@liazhang2962]

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW THE SKY

[@melinajohansson9715]

OH DEAR BRUH

[@maz8569]

amber gray could breathe in my general direction and I’d die. also, her outfit??? HNNG

[@stephpiano2908]

THE PINK EYE-SHADOW

[@maurifick7471]

Steph Piano THE SPARKLES !

[@stephpiano2908]

Update: I met her and she said my name twice and I freaking DIED

[@maurifick7471]

Steph Piano oh my gosh I’m seeing the show in December and I have been crying from excitement and shock about it for weeks!!!!

[@stephpiano2908]

Clorox Bleach Be sure to take a cup to toast at the end! Amber is looking to raise her cup to audience members! IMAGINE THINKING I’M OKAY!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vUi2l-rJaNr80

[@dankhnw8]

The queen shall never be shut down! #amberGrayForTheTony

[@laylayoung322]

She has a tony for hadestown!

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Layla Young wait really? Thought she was just nominated. She really deserves it

[@meisheencalsado4142]

Imagine giving this much energy in every performance. Amber just doesn't seem to get tired, she gives100% in her every performance.

[@chrisryan9779]

what i liked about this one is that it's a "find your seat" song and ushers will still seat people during the song. The story doesn't start back up until the next song.

[@baileyboone5429]

Chris Ryan Thank you for telling me this. I’m hoping to see the Hadestown tour next year and I WILL NOT MOVE DURING INTERMISSION. I cannot imagine missing this number...

[@itamarolmert3549]

@@baileyboone5429 it's amazing, but it's just like any other act 2 opener. It starts act two, and you get notified enough time beforehand

[@jaar2496]

She maybe the lady of the underground but my queen is Amber Gray!!! Holy mother, her growl ❤️😍😭

[@GavinMcCollum]

I LOVE her physicality! Just the movement she brings to this character! It's EXACTLY what I pictured listening to the soundtrack before I saw the show!

[@EspaALSC]

She deserves AT LEAST a nomination for the Tonys. Amber is fantastic as always!

[@zackstark24601]

Espanholina ALSC She’s gonna Win 👍🏻👍🏻

[@EspaALSC]

@@zackstark24601 You know what? you're right!

[@AltBadin]

wellllll this aged like fine wine

[@sophieb5037]

Finding out that Persephone is Dionysus' mom makes so much sense, their live of wine must be genetic😂

[@MsAngelique]

Depends on the version of the myth.

[@paulaleon2936]

oh hey would you look at that. i died and went to heaven

[@LaneyEP]

Paula Leon more like you died and went to Hadestown

[@ellarizzo8806]

died and you went to Elysium?

[@brat.zdholl]

Wrong, you’re un the Underworld and this is how we welcome people. Please, come in.~

[@hotshot104]

Just don’t sign anything

[@sensen4161]

Amber Gray for president 2020

[@calamity2383]

Yes please

[@khloeg1649]

Yes

[@allllyyyy]

She has my vote and I’m not even American.

[@starcxtcher]

if i never get to see amber gray’s performance of persephone in person, i may die

[@ashaire6807]

The outfit she’s wearing is EVERYTHING

[@_jstr_]

i love her so much omg, does anybody else get serious Eartha Kitt vibes from Amber???

[@debraleighscott]

D'Arcy Williams .....absolutely. I thought that way back when she was in Great Comet. But she brings so much of her own unique incredible talent and spirit to whatever she does.

[@lonellfletcher]

Get her for the biopic!!!!!!!

[@fe5018]

@@lonellfletcher yes! This. So this.

[@t.h.1492]

Apparently, Eartha Kitt is one of her idols. I can definitely see her influence!

[@SilverLikeStarlight]

Live action Emperor's New Groove. The movie no one asked for but I need to see Amber Gray do Yzma just like Eartha

[@deaujanaelikesbigbootylatinas]

She can literally *STOMP* on ME and i thank her and praise more than i do

[@carys1925]

chaotic perfection

[@willcohen1031]

Surprised she didn't use the new Broadway Lyric at the end: "Tell my husband to take his time, what the boss don't know, the boss won't find"

[@maurifick7471]

Sarah Hamilfan when is this from?

[@12myea]

she legit did

[@12myea]

Actually she didn’t-

[@squishydonut3472]

this was uploaded before they officially opened on broadway when i assume they were in previews or tech or something and they change things alll the time during that process so maybe that’s the reason?

[@Theeio_]

i actually prefer the "one at the time boys, straight line" better so i don't mind HAHA

[@MissKilman]

Give Amber a Tony!

[@zackstark24601]

MissKilman She will win shame she doesn’t stage door though I’m seeing her 5 Times on Broadway when I see Hadestown

[@maurifick7471]

MissKilman IM SO MAD ABOUT IT!!!!! She deserves it!!!!

[@robertmolinari6937]

@@maurifick7471 She was the true snub of the night

[@CasuKaga]

We stan this goddess 👏👏

[@lizzielane1979]

No one: Amber: I dunno about you BOOOOOOOIIIIIIIOIOUUUIOIUGGGSSSS

[@ri9660]

It is an absolute honor to be breathing the same air as her thank you Amber Gray

[@jonnyo9856]

Friend sent me this cuz I always send her metalcore. Was pleasantly surprised by her vocal ability. Insane cleans as I would expect, but with some super good screams (fry screams I think). Especially does well in the whole putting a bit of it into the vocals without sounding too hardcore. I believe this is what we call an amazing vocalist.

[@alisonrex5767]

Persephone: The goddess of vegetation and style

[@MsAngelique]

Demeter was the vegetation goddess. Persephone was the queen of the dead.

[@SnowieKitten]

i love her outfit!!! so sparkly!

[@SnowieKitten]

"YOU WANT STARS?????" HELLO MA'AM I WOULD DIE FOR YOU

[@wasabiwendy1718]

Just coming back for my weekly visit to bask in Amber's greatness

[@LateStudiosandmore]

the dictionary definition of bde

[@dennismullen9700]

I got to meet her a few weeks ago. I was in awe. She was very humble and gracious.

[@sorchamccarrey]

bucket list is to see her perform. she's one of those people who's still pretty early in her career but as soon as you see her you know she's one of the greats. been obsessed with her since pre-broadway great comet. swings this song so fucking hard, building the momentum and diffusing tension just so incredibly masterfully, with great ease and playfulness. blows me away every time

[@doodlefawn4742]

Catch me simping for Amber Gray at all hours of the day

[@caroltvas]

shes got a point, shes an icon, shes the moment

[@lel1160]

this song hits different when your country is back in lockdown lmaoo fr i hope you're all doing well wherever you are

[@ziplocbaggy]

just watching her makes me so unbelievably happy asdfjdskj i love her

[@aperson4607]

Ms. Amber Gray is literally the best.

[@zackstark24601]

So excited to see it 5 Times on Broadway #HadestownfortheTony

[@ambermt]

don't mind me just back for my daily watch

[@bendraper9298]

What a performance! Perfection

[@Luunanori]

I love her so much

[@alexiah6362]

she is a literal goddess #ambergrayforthetony

[@zackstark24601]

brittain ashford is underappreciated Indeed

[@dedicatedsparrow8932]

God(s) i love her she is SO TALENTED

[@elenafriese891]

"A little moonshine ain't a sin" ...clever girl.

[@syd4599]

Bruh are we ignoring that epic earring. Like I want that ngl

[@mischiefwithmillie]

i just auditioned for persephone in my studio's production of hadestown. beyond excited for this show!!

[@mrbusinesss1]

Here after Amber left Hadestown. She’s so damn talented, so It’s sad to see her go. But whatever she does next will be great

[@laurareynolds1447]

And they didn’t give her the Tony? So wrong.

[@lonelylittledot]

What a queen! Hoping for a Tony for her

[@dafinsrock379]

Saw her live on Broadway and she had that unhinged attitude dialed up to 11 lol, it was incredible. Stumbling around the stage as if half-drunk while still somehow graceful and totally in-control.

[@niqlelecteur2286]

Holy crap I'm in love with her

[@Xenomiggs]

I LOVE HER! She was perfect in the role.

[@oshahott2532]

I love how Persephone, in just about any portrayal, is just a badass mom-energy type person who just hates her husband. And Amber portrays her probably my absolute favorite way ever!

[@mollymitchell5508]

Omg I love her

[@KatBaumgarten]

This woman is perfect, goddamn

[@thursdaymorrow]

Have to grasp my chest. This is too much awesomeness, my heart can't take it hngk 💘

[@cadilikesbroadway8291]

No mean to brag, but I live in the same world as her

[@smollbebe2625]

The "there's a crack in the wall" line always makes me shiver!! She's literally amazing!!!

[@emitbrowntheyshehe8429]

Seeing this song being preformed in person was truly magical

[@jarenaro9971]

Whooo knew that such a powerful voice could come from such a tiny person.

[@juniarvidsson7755]

No but why am i falling in love with her? 💅

[@321gametime5]

This song was a highlight of reopening night. Amber Gray absolutely KILLED IT and the entire audience was cheering her along throughout the whole song, giving her a big standing ovation at the end. It's obvious she loves this character and loves this song.

[@jessk1683]

i can never pin down exactly what it is about this song that makes it my favourite in the whole show, but i think this video sums it up perfectly.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

3:47 I need to know her technique

[@elizaboof6566]

i'll a lil bit late but she's said in interviews she just experiments with her voice. it's all about trial and error bby figure out what works for you and balls to walls go for it !!

[@mg3873]

Getting serious Hamilton vibes from Amber Gray. I seriously see her as the real incarnation of Persephone. I adore her.

[@winsuma8253]

She would make an awesome Angelica

[@luminapontmercy5890]

i'm amber gay

[@martianmadwoman]

mood

[@sadyeehaw8239]

i’m late but aren’t we all

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

I came here to have a good time, and you expose me like this?

[@morgrugyn]

M o o d

[@basicallybroadway_]

Omg she sounds JUST like the OBCR! Usually Broadway actors don’t sound as good live

[@dashiet3]

Beautiful

[@celestialjunipers6829]

Oh no I love her

[@Jessica-rz7zw]

Her outfit is amazing we’re can I get it

[@nghnnn2991]

An absolute goddess

[@davebrodie1784]

Amazing, gorgeous, beautiful, stunning. Can I have ten.

[@graciegutierrez7405]

How did she not win the Tony

[@queen101corgi]

Eartha Kitt vibes anyone?

[@somethingnexttonormal]

Meaghan Lopez everyone.

[@unknownatlas66]

She’s crazy and flashy, me like.

[@charlesbeals1607]

She's marvelous and terrifying.

[@gabrielapioly8602]

i believe in amber gray supremacy

[@lolly2205able]

#GayForGray

[@Wynnnter]

The way I love her

[@guilhermedutra1517]

Wow, this looks like Brazilian samba when in 1,75x

[@nonexistent3037]

I’m in love with her

[@Onelittleblanketshark]

the “boys” at the beginning- my god

[@nesrynthesloth4952]

My teacher has close to the same energy radiating off of Amber

[@venus_valentine_xo]

PhyscoLulu I don’t know if I should be happy or worried for you

[@apojiiislands6924]

i am looking respectfully...

[@evanhansen1948]

please someone tell me the name of band members

[@SalvationKH]

Gods, I have crushes on EVERY. SINGLE. WOMAN. in the OBC of Hadestown!

[@dreaboughton85]

The beginning of 2021 like: when was the last time you saw the sky?

[@itamarolmert3549]

How do I like more than once?

[@ikarre0937]

She reminds me of the fun auntie XD

[@noegiard494]

Amber Gray makes me amber gay

[@keitha.355]

Jane Seymour if she didn't die then spent most of her life with Henry VIII:

[@505DGuy]

I don't know about you Bohhheezze

[@alexaraymond7942]

1:10

[@breeamman8544]

Amber gray making me Amber gay

[@10Vernonplace]

Erica Badu + Gilda Radner = Amber Gray