HEATHER HEADLEY sings ENDLESS NIGHT from THE LION KING at MISCAST20

MCC Theater's annual MisCast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway’s hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast.
Musical Supervisor/Arranger/Piano: Will Van Dyke
Guitar: Nate Brown
Bass: Steve Gilewski
Drums: Mason Ingram

[@katierotuno8600]

Original Nala singing Simba. I’m shook.

[@cass1857]

Heather Headley has one of the most incredible powerhouse voices Broadway has ever seen. I just adore her

[@gabrielagarofalo4676]

Jason Raize (1975-2003). His former work-wife/ friend did him justice. He left this world with his incredible voice to soon. She did his voice and his sprit pride for the rest of the original Lion King cast. RIP Jason!

[@antiocotart]

This saddens me. RIP Jason

[@brandonplays702]

They were married or do u just mean by in the show?

[@TravelwithTasha393]

@@brandonplays702 They wasn't married. She means that she worked with him.

[@maxymillion23]

SHE WINS!!!!! 😭🙌🏻🦁👑 Nothing on earth can top this wonderfully powerful, heartfelt tribute to her dear friend #JasonRaize RIP ❤️ OG Nala singing to her long lost Simba! Just the most beautiful moment! Thank you for this performance!! 🎙💫

[@demisaysstuff]

I can feel Jason Raize's spirit all through this song. Incredible performance.

[@davidpearce4012]

God Rest His Soul! I was lucky to see him perform before the tragedy and he was so talented.

[@sujufication]

I feel Heather was connecting with her co-star in every breath..

[@kirbygmason3010]

Definitely an ode to his amazing talent

[@justinwright4628]

agreed. He would have been so proud

[@davidpearce4012]

Ok we NEED a Heather Headley concert whenever this is over. Her, a band, and a mic that’s it.

[@bernardmarigny8785]

Am I the only one who thinks she was praying? If so, what a heartfelt prayer it was. I got chills. Man. Whew! Amen!

[@Rosie4evr]

Omg you’re so right. I felt like this was such a perfect song to explain the world right now

[@ticimalveira]

I think the same! Ela é perfeita cantando. Wonderful performance! Fortaleza-CE-Brasil

[@belladuke97]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@UNbowed62]

She’s channeling Jason Raize’s spirit 💫🥀🕊🥀

[@pinkmmlover]

Anyone else feel like she’s talking to Jason? I miss him so much :((

[@jscho8674]

Her interpretation is absolutely gorgeous.

[@Maria_Efe]

I burst in tears when she sung "father I feel so alone". Amazing performance!

[@castor6461]

why

[@Dreinthekitchen]

This literally brought to tears! Jason Raize sang this so beautifully and you just honored his spirit! Wow! I’m absolutely speechless. Bravo!

[@akelatucker471]

That deep breath she takes at the end with tears in her eyes and mine absolutely beautiful

[@Grillchips]

Can't believe I got the privilege to see her on Broadway! And now this treat! Heather we are not worthy!

[@cesegedemaine]

All Hail Heather Headley, The Lion King.

[@vitorbus]

Everything Heather sings is simply SUPERB!

[@TheEconWoman]

Amazing. We need this as our anthem right now!

[@Rosie4evr]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@tdcktt]

This performance gave me chills. Saw the original Broadway Lion King with her and Jason. Will never forget.

[@nitawest3337]

Heather Headley is so underrated....sing girl...sing and pray....tears😭😭😭

[@antiocotart]

Damn all the electricity shoots up in my body with the sounds. I love you Heather Headley. Keep bringing music moments where you leave us immovable breathless and felt I just flew with angels

[@a.simfull.nashun]

She sang that with her whole heart. See those tears in her eyes at the end? That's real emotion. Heather and Whitney are such inspirations to me musically and two of the greatest voices of our time.

[@danielvann4745]

What a way to end the show!! Heather Headley is amazing! I had chills and started crying! 🥰😍❤

[@thomsirkot7992]

She EMBODIES this song 😳😳😳 I swear I am not crying!!!

[@dramamamany]

The Sun will rise ! 🙏🏼

[@castor6461]

obviously?

[@therain1189]

@@castor6461 You are so obnoxious.

[@Patoyl]

Long Live The Queen.

[@ldywildflower001]

OMG................. O M G..... somebody help me off the floor, she always knocks me out when she sings... I love her...powerful .....wow...wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@Maria_Efe]

Back here again, watching this and crying. One of the most powerful performances I've ever seen.

[@tebogoramushu5975]

Wow beutiful performance

[@amygerber731]

She is perfection!

[@castor6461]

nobody is perfect

[@ellee2811]

This is so beautiful 🥺

[@AlexisKamille]

the most incredible voice. moves me everytime

[@cheriemather4832]

Heather rocks!! Go Nala!!! Jason is not Simba anymore.

[@peterroyston5212]

Heather Headley. One day I’ll get to thank you for this performance and “I will always love you” in 2012. But for now… Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.🙏💚💜✨🧚🏼‍♂️

[@saritshull3909]

I have actual goosebumps

[@UNbowed62]

Yes Beautiful Queen Heather, magnificent!👏🏽👏🏽 I know you’re feeling Jason 🙏🏽🥰❤️ I’m floored~to tears👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you❤️🙏🏽

[@Rosie4evr]

This is such a perfect metaphor for what the world is going through right now

[@vickyrobinson6429]

she didn't sing that she lived it

[@melvad498]

A beautiful rendition a song of many messages....first heard fron Jason R.😌, only on YT.... Thank you, Heather.

[@RowdyBoy82]

Powerful

[@floridamomoftwo5277]

Amazing

[@itsphumi2967]

❤

[@zurint]

CHILLS!!!! WOW!!!

[@stressmuffin]

I did a cover version of this song on my own You Tube channel, I had to film this video 4-5 times, because I messed up or/& I kept crying. This song reminds me of the time I lost my father to lung cancer 30 years ago this September. After I finished this video, I started tearing up. 😪🙏

[@christypfeiffer3262]

If Nala got a chance to sing this song...

[@grovergod]

There's something about this woman. I know nothing about her, but she radiates inner beauty - on top of her talent and outer beauty.

[@ginahill503]

I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her live in "AIDA". She just floors me with that voice...that commitment...that 'in the moment'. Thrilling!! Love you, Heather Headley!!

[@gordongraham7]

When I saw that song paired with that voice, I knew I was in for a treat. I didn't think I would spend the next 15 minutes crying, though. Soooooo good!

[@GeekGal84]

Heather, thank you. Thank you for not only singing this beautiful song but thank you for letting people know just how much more meaning this song has now after past events and losing an angel like Jason. Rest in Peace Jason and know you are never forgotten. In the hearts and minds of so many people and you always will be.

[@jacquelinejackson4067]

Oh my God! Absolutely brilliant performance.

[@williammckay-priori8202]

Thank you!!!

[@nicolaswright1449]

Wow , even better

[@baframer]

Heart, she has heart. Love it!

[@jimbo40]

I'm speechless.

[@castor6461]

A

[@brickzbrix4136]

OMIGOOOOOOD

[@insanityzones4610]

I'm getting goosebumps. To Heather: Thank you so much. You put all your heart and soul into this and nailed every bit of it. You're keeping Jason's spirit up, and you should continue. To Jason: Rest in peace. It's been nearly 20 years since you left this world, and everyone says you left too soon. We'll never forget you.

[@mikewolf5367]

Chills. ❤ What more needs to be said. Wow. 😮

[@shawnmcnamara6525]

Absolutely amazing.

[@AAwildeone]

Looks like an old practice room at Jones Arts...

[@billiejeanbaccus159]

Heather headley is another Karen white.🔥

[@jonhenderson5852]

I love this singer she does great songs

[@prestonjones9999]

Woooooooooooooo

[@nathankuhns]

This is everything

[@shawnmcnamara6525]

Outstanding

[@WizDumCkr]

like a dream xoxo

[@tabletmulti]

AMAZING! WOW!!