“I Am What I Am” from La Cage Aux Folles

[@sarahm5936]

This interpretation and the vocals are perfection!! I so wish the vocals were synced. This is the best rendition has blown me away. You are incredibly gifted, and whether you want it or not - I'm officially giving you the ovation!!! BROVO AND BRAVA!!

[@Jschisolm22]

Thank you so much. Yes this recording was a livestream of the show so the sync is a little off. But I think the performance works regardless. ❤️

[@robertgraziano]

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "Born this Gay" 77 years ago and wouldn't change a thing!

[@Malindams]

I saw George Hearn on Broadway in this show 30+ years ago...this ranks right up there with his performance!

[@Jschisolm22]

Thank you so much. George Hearn and Gary Beach were my biggest influences in my portrayal of Albin, along with all the great divas of stage and screen

[@philipedwards439]

What a wonderful interpretation of this seminal song. Bravo.

[@Jschisolm22]

🙏❤️

[@hollydrucker6360]

Brilliant! I saw this show.

[@EriksGarden]

YES!

[@marilynfrancis2821]

An amazing performance!

[@deerkeeper]

Yes! Honey! 🎉🎉🎉

[@daveku99]

Probably one of the most emotional interpretations I have seen. I loved George Hearne, but this is right up there with Gary Beach.... my favorite. Great job!

[@Jschisolm22]

Thank you so much ❤️ Gary Beach is one of my idols. I felt his presence every night especially during this moment!

[@pamfoster4460]

One of the GREATEST- rates with George Hearn and Ginger Minj. You hear so much and this song resonates with anyone that is bullied for who they are or doing things differently (singer, pageant queen, etc.). I am loving this very much.

[@Jschisolm22]

Thank you so much. What a high compliment. George is a gold standard as well as late Gary Beach (my personal favorite Albin)! Ginger is a friend and fun fact we actually both did the show/role at different theatres at the same time!

[@pamfoster4460]

@@Jschisolm22 I have been bullied so much for doing senior beauty pageants and this song is saying what I have been wanting to tell everyone that says I am a fool for doing them and should stop. I almost quit, but a friend talked me out of it and this was one of the first songs I heard after my decision to stay in and do another. Thank you! I am hoping you keep singing and tell Giner to never stop and I want that blue dress she wore on Drag Race when she and Katya did their skit...I LOVE IT!

[@Jschisolm22]

Thank you for sharing! I’m glad my performance helped you. That is the highest compliment of all!

[@winifredtrout1]

It's great

[@gabrielleseeley4117]

Gorgeous

[@Jschisolm22]

🙏 thank you so much 😊

[@laurensoffer8911]

Still think of you Jeffrey. Miss you.

[@cesarbugarini499]

The fade up with all the flauncy chiffons. And tulles and feathers😏🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jschisolm22]

I know. It is so well edited! This performance is my best work to date for sure!

[@rdbwdc774]

Didn't care for the staging or direction of this scene, but the performance gave me goose bumps, and that rarely happens.

[@Jschisolm22]

Thank you for your comment. What didn’t you enjoy about the staging? Thank you for the compliment on the performance ❤️

[@anitamolander7053]

This is the best rendition of this song I have seen since George Hearn. Actually it tore my heart to pieces. Thank you!

[@Jschisolm22]

Omg thank you. What a high compliment! ❤️

[@anitamolander7053]

@@Jschisolm22 Lap it up, dearie! You are so worth it!

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

Wow! You´ve made some interesting choices. Some I liked, some I didn´t, but I´m especially impressed by the extra 4 bars at the end to extend your last note. Very well done!

[@Jschisolm22]

🙏 thank you so much. What I love about live theatre is the endless possibilities with these great parts and songs! My singularity in a part will be different than someone else! ❤️

[@peteraschaffenburg1]

@@Jschisolm22 agreed!

[@ErnieCG]

Very good

[@Jschisolm22]

🙏 thank you so much and thanks for watching 😘

[@agentofficerthomasa.porter107]

Everyone Is Born👶👶🏿👶🏻👶🏾👶🏼👶🏽Who They Are Straight👤Lesbian🏳‍🌈Gay🏳‍🌈Bisexual👤🏳‍🌈Transgender🏳‍⚧Transsexual🏳‍⚧Drag💃💃🏿💃🏻💃🏾💃🏼Queen👑Since The Human Race Appeared On Planet🌐Earth!

[@mlongpre100]

a bud light drinker !

[@davidbowden796]

Jonathan, who sings this number and from what production was this from? Thanks!!

[@Jschisolm22]

Albin in La Cage Aux Folles

[@davidbowden796]

Jonathan, by my earlier question to you I meant in this clip, who was the actor in the role and where was this clip performed at! Thanks

[@Jschisolm22]

Oh! The actor in the clip is me and the show was done at Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth New Hampshire last year!

[@rick0e295]

BRAVA! At a local club, years ago, ALEXANDRA CHANCELLOR frequently brought down the house with this number. ALEXANDRA was also a full figured Diva 🎉. Beauty like love 💕,and PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 comes in ALL sizes! 👸 👑. This song is particularly relevant NOW when human rights are once again on the line from 😠right wing 😡extremists 😤 . Hey, BROS, What's UP? 😉 😎

[@rick0e295]

LOL and thanks,Bro! 🏳️‍🌈. I frequently respond to right wingers, God created me as I am and if you truly believe in God, you must agree that God DOES NOT make mistakes! 😉

[@MartinVydrz]

Interesting! And great prerformance. But do work on the playback…

[@miguelpascale8434]

AND FOR TO SHARE.....!!!, HONEY.....!!!. FROM ARGENTINE...!!!.