"I Am What I Am (Dance Version)"- ft. J. Harrison Ghee

“I Am What I Am”
ft. J. Harrison Ghee
Directed and Produced by Jimmy Larkin
Music Production by Devin Lewis
Choreography by James Alonzo White
Original Song by Jerry Herman
Video Production by Halleloo Creative
Nathan Chang - Executive Producer
Corey Sheppard- Director of Photography
Ted Willis- Gaffer
Derek Johnson- Editor
Kenneth Griffin- Hair and Makeup Key
Carly Hughes- Hair and Makeup Assistant
Featuring:
Desmond Is Amazing and Paloma the Cairn
as Dorothy Gale and Toto
Victor Borbolla and Javi Perez
as Tony and Maria
Jacqueline B. Arnold and Anastacia McCleskey
as Jenna and Dr. Pomatter
Ezra Menas and Gaby Gamache
as Danny and Sandy
Jackie Cox
as Dolly Levi
Samy Figaredo
as Joseph
DeMarius Copes, Nick Silverio, and Jarred Manista
as Regina, Gretchen, and Karen
Grey Henson
as Damian
with
Marti Cummings, Ianne Fields Stewart, and Davon Williams
Dancers:
Nick Alvino, Andrew Avila, Keely Beirne, Bo Belza, Michael Ivan Carrier, Michael Graceffa, Abigail Isom, Derek Johnson, Andre Malcolm, Jarred Manista, Ryan Miller, Stanley Munoz, Anthony Murphy, Myke Myklegard, Tony Neal, Lucas Parada, Dobbin Pinkney, Becca Robinson, Lexie Sahagian, Hamly Tavarez, Spencer James Weidie
Also featuring:
Jeff Heimbrock, Brian Martin, Sean Potter, Tony Tillman
Liz Pryce Davies, Nick Eibler, Kerri George, Jonathan Gomolka, Lindsay Griffin, Jay Grogan, Evan Lacombe, Laura McCormack, Yassi Noubahar, Devon Perry, Karen Joy Pangantihon, Aidan Triola, and Bradley Allan Zarr
Special Thanks:
Brian Martin, Laura McCormack, Sean Potter, Cathy Larkin, Jim and Eleanor Lewis, Ginger Gordon, Tony Clements, Pat Goodwin, Hannah Fairman, Ben Grove, Abby Miles, Maybe Burke, Ryan Park, Brooke Singer, and Tomas Benegas

[@petrabergmeier8805]

Ich bin was ich bin und mit Stolz 💣

[@4piglite]

Crying HAPPY TEARS watching such joy and love exploding into this dark world. We bring the LIGHT!!

[@joefreeman3087]

Oh. My. God. Has this gone viral yet? Because it f*cking BETTER! Never been so proud to be part of such an embracing and inclusive community.

[@jonimaravilla6816]

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[@anthonymurphy3021]

This gives me hope, this gives me love, this gives me pride

[@lushscreamqueen]

This make me remember who I am and smile....and then remember, I can still dance. Thank you.

[@midtownscholar]

AB-FAB!! Grew up when there was still a love that dare not speak its name. This brought tears to my eyes.

[@Danysirt27]

Epic and magically brilliant video, where the dynamism of the dance is accompanied by the joy of all immersed in the colors of the rainbow, great Desmond💗💗💗🌈💯✌👏

[@DesmondisAmazing]

Thank you :)

[@Danysirt27]

@@DesmondisAmazing 💗🙏💗🌈👋

[@lorynmoore]

Song and Video of the Summer!!!! 🤩😍🤩😍🤩

[@caliorquiz4623]

Very emotional. Best version of the song and should have more views!

[@JQTheatremaker]

Absolutely freakin' amazing. What a GREAT rendition of this song! So wonderful to see such inclusive representation and J. Harrison Ghee is a f*cking STAR!!! Happy PRIDE y'all!

[@GrupoChucumite]

Beautiful. It applies to everyone. We are all what we are, but especially to our community. It was wonderful to see Desmond in there too!

[@DesmondisAmazing]

Thank you! :)

[@SpinalSap]

It's okay to just let it be about queerness. Considering it's a queer anthem.

[@JacobHaren]

When I tell you I am OBSEEEEEESSSEEEEEDDDDDDDDDD

[@Callithyia]

2023: sometimes sweet but often bitter. We face life with a little guts and lots of glitter, together. Stay strong, everyone. You are loved exactly the way you are ❤

[@johnfeather9547]

Tearing up every time I watch this. The last part of the group carrying the young person on their shoulders is so powerful. Thank you!

[@jennifernace1666]

J looking gorgeous and sounding even more gorgeous! This is terrific, start to finish!!

[@andreygladkov434]

Brilliant! Most grateful to all the artists to post this to the public domain! So inspirational! Well done!

[@stephenmcclellan7320]

Ready for this to BLOW UP next month for Pride, this deserves millions of views it's so so so good

[@MrAnthonymurphy]

Yaaaaaaasss!

[@Sandinmyshades]

That bridge @2:53 so much hype. Can’t play it loud enough.

[@jonniebois]

Absolutely Fabulous Darlings 👍🎉👌 This is an Amazing mix 😜😀😋 I'm loving it ❤️💕💖 I'm sure this will soon be dropped in the clubs here in England 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@chaphashyah_bat_yah]

SO AWESOME.. A WHOLE VIBE.. LOVE IT

[@randyslovacek]

This. Is. FABULOUS. Jerry Herman would have LOVED this! Happy Pride, everyone!

[@ticket88]

Fantastic remake of an old classic! Thank you and love you!

[@DLCaster]

THE summer anthem, in my view. Cannot wait to hear this in a dance club and get down. Wonderfully uplifting and so perfect for Pride season.

[@derrikhester5182]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this so much! You should add in the description where this song originated from-educate the babies! La Cage aux Folles (1983) Music Jerry Herman Lyrics Jerry Herman Book Harvey Fierstein Basis La Cage aux Folles (French play) by Jean Poiret Productions: 1983 Boston (tryout), 1983 Broadway

[@MegaMyThoughts]

I have one thing to say, FLAWLESS!!

[@Imawoozle]

This brought me so much joy! I’m buying this song and adding it to my playlist right now!! Sending all my love! 🎉🥹😍🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@voocoo]

Awesome!!!

[@magemlegends111]

This is soooo underrated and its actually a masterpiece

[@joebearnickel3468]

Just like the original, this one gives me the chills and a tear to my eye.

[@jhonmikesabaccoqueridoyval3674]

I just watched this on Facebook in a random post and I just literally hooked with it. ♥️ I AM WHAT I AM, NO MATTER WHAT OTHER SAY.

[@jaeniemcboyle9109]

Perfect! Thank You!

[@paolabueso]

Bravo!!!!!! 🤩💖🙌🙌🙌

[@aguatriste]

Absolutely love!❤❤❤

[@calixtoorquiz9485]

Inspiring and emotional💜💖💙

[@PinoyAndAJew]

Yaaaassss! Love this sooo much ❤️

[@fritzeberlin]

wow! amazing!

[@hunna8220]

This is really dope

[@DesmondisAmazing]

Yay! Such an amazing video!!

[@2001jeddy]

Love it!

[@batousunugal8820]

❤❤❤

[@rockmassa4151]

Awesomeness 🌈

[@joseteodoro753]

Bravo ¡¡¡¡ Saludos desde Buenos Aires .

[@McCoolDesign]

This made my heart smile bigger than it ever has before. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@petrabergmeier8805]

Ich schreie es die Welt

[@HectorO]

This is so good!

[@martinotis993]

Amazing

[@julietpalma5224]

Like it

[@1mexicahairless]

This is amazing, love the beat, love the music, love the video, just love it all. Thank you.

[@this_is_l3igkycalypso406]

So Beautiful

[@kaimauracher6758]

thanks for the powerful, joy and body positivity! ♥️

[@darkangelstarspiritual9595]

hi I love your music video good job

[@benjamintito7023]

This is my true to life story ,I am what I am

[@remigiofernandomujgarcia]

excelente saludos desde Guatemala city

[@dfw-k6z]

This deserves so many more views!

[@larspedersen8711]

Spread the word #IAmWhatIAm

[@sassmonster3422]

I didn’t realize I had been waiting for this version the entire time! Sorry la Cage, and Gloria…

[@krodatem]

Happy Pride 2024!

[@djcmrremixesandmixshows6213]

I LOVE THIS SOOOO MUCH! I'm a LA DJ, and am spinning my last PRIDE MONTH event this Friday! I'm so excited to find you! Can't wait to play this!!!!

[@sillasgarcia1396]

Show 👋👋👋❤️

[@finster7662]

So good, but how about a little love for us gay elders?

[@doc2log]

So true, after all the music comes from a play featuring elderly gays too! And hey, we can still dance our asses off!LOL!

[@MultiMattman68]

@@doc2log us elders can teach the young uns a thing or two

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

Oh come on! I´m 60 and used to be a professional dancer. Good looking and lucky enough to grow up in the Netherlands. We´ve been there, done that. We were lucky enough to have Gloria sing our praise. ;-) So what if we´re not the center of attention anymore? Who cares when a 60-years old enters a gay bar he seems to be invisible? Nowadays it´s my goal to defend the rights of young people to be who they are. Just as I was when I was younger. Let THEM shine like I did 40 years ago. ;-) As for the video; It´s fabulous!

[@sibelbilgin9060]

My son has a problem with this song 😂❤

[@Tassamaroo]

I’ll comment once I stop crying😭😌😭😭😭💗🌹

[@peteranderton5887]

OMFrickinG Love Love it x

[@lansleyONE]

Love Love LOVE THIS!!! ♥🏳‍🌈

[@chrisbennett3601]

YOU SHOULD LIVE YOUR TRUTH. WHY ? , BECAUSE THE TRUTH, THERE IS A GOD RULE THAT SAYS, "TO EACH THEIR OWN." IT'S YOUR LIFE AND IF YOU AREN'T HURTING ANY ONE, HONEY, DO WHAT EVER THE F YOU WANT ! 😎

[@ricostips5322]

🥰

[@petrabergmeier8805]

Es wird mich begleiten ein Leben lang und ich bin es immer noch lesbisch💣💣💣💣

[@hairyskinbear]

My big old gay well built heart has just swollen bigger, on hearing this, wow what a voice, my goodness say loud say It proud men

[@Kolladiva]

Soooooo gooood!! 🏳‍🌈🏳‍⚧

[@allanmacek4413]

🌈🔥❤️🌈🔥❤️🌈🔥❤️🌈

[@petrabergmeier8805]

Ich habe es auf den Unterarm taetowirt ich bin was ich bin 🌹💋💣💋🌹

[@donutshrtvanything3099]

เริด ❤💛💟💚🧡💙💜

[@TheAdventuresofRussell]

I love this so much. I love being gay and love being a part of the queer community!!

[@sirushay4398]

Poor Desmond!

[@JoshaLuke]

So how do I purchase this?

[@SpinalSap]

Beautiful. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@hendrixmonroe8333]

Eh

[@looneytunes105]

No

[@MrsBliss-dw3kw]

🤮

[@renatodeleite5741]

Very crap.

[@larspedersen8711]

lol.. With love from Denmark.. Creep back under the stone, from were you crawled out

[@leilanitayoto7816]

❤❤❤