Into the Woods @ Hollywood Bowl - "Moments in the Woods" (Foster)

[@brandonacosta7546]

You can so see how much thought she's put into every single word she sings. When she says, "First a witch, then a child, then a prince, then a moment," look at how distinct her take on each of those words is. She's phenomenal.

[@iankennedy9645]

@@fountainchain126 Well, do you see what they're doing?? That's why we put them on a pedestal...

[@Butlinsgvn6]

This is the kind of musical theatre acting I live for: utterly dramatic and real. Wonderful performance

[@leif1075]

What do you think about Cheyenne Jackson?

[@leif1075]

@@iankennedy9645 what is why you put who on a pedestal?

[@evanlittle7133]

Thank you! Someone said it. I really feel passionate about how thoughtful she is. Truly a smart actor, all under the elegant appearance of goofy and relatable. It’s why she’s so likeable! As an actor, I learn from her just by watching.

[@mollyingerson3174]

This cast is a literal dream.

[@robbey10]

Really? Because the Prince and the Baker are pretty mediocre!

[@michaelparness2896]

Agreed. I’m convinced Sutton Foster has perfected the art of marking

[@quinnaddison420]

It could not have been more perfect

[@dianeericson7900]

@@quinnaddison420 Unless the original cast returned, IMO

[@quinnaddison420]

@@dianeericson7900 I don’t believe in that. The great thing about theatre is people do things differently, and sometimes better, sometimes against how people feel it should be portrayed.

[@confessionhorrorbaby]

This is easily the best cast of a stage production of Into the Woods since the original. So much heart and humor.

[@willwalker24601]

I agree with that on almost everyone besides Jack... idk, I just really didn't like Gaten Matarazzo's Jack🤷🏼‍♂️

[@KennyBye]

Zachary Walker it’s just difficult because jack has to sing “your fault” and with his dental condition i can’t imagine him trying to keep up, let alone have everyone understand through his very intense lisp. not to say he can never do theatre again! he’s just not equipped to play jack if he can’t fully deliver (at least in my opinion)

[@willwalker24601]

@@KennyBye I totally agree! His lisp is kind of distracting

[@MS-df2fk]

@@willwalker24601 Nobody can touch Ben Wright's delivery of "I'll see you soon again.. I hope that when I do.. It won't be on a plate."

[@ginonovanta]

i was a bit disappointed by patina as the witch

[@talula2003]

Sutton is absolutely brilliant in this role! Musical Theatre Acting Masterclass.

[@MissGarland1986]

Her facial expressions are always absolutely fantastic. Such a brilliant actress. So naturally funny. She doesn't even need to try, and I'm catching my breath.

[@TamannaDas]

Sutton Foster is unreal

[@prestuvius]

The best “What was that?!” ever. Always makes me laugh.

[@kenalanfitness]

Agreed. The whole scene is flawless, especially the first part of the scene.

[@rodrigomedeiros1234]

you should check stephanie j block’s. it’s hilarious

[@prestuvius]

@@rodrigomedeiros1234 I have. Sutton’s is my favorite.

[@Tony.H03]

I love how Emily and Sutton both have amazing baker's wives, though they are very different personalities, but still true to the original. Phenomenal.

[@alhambralions5985]

🐝 Agreed, Each makes it her own. You will probably delight in Joanna Gleason’s Baker’s Wife as well. She originated the role on Broadway. Also, Imelda Staunton was a fabulous Baker’s wife in the London production. I hope you can see or hear them all.

[@kemycake]

@@alhambralions5985Joanna Gleason really did it for me. She’s hilarious as well.

[@alhambralions5985]

Oh, what joy: The magnificent Sutton Foster, singing one of my favorite Sondheim songs (although “song” seems such an inadequate category for anything Sondheim).

[@maggiejones8931]

THAT BEGINNING WAS ALL I NEEDED IN LIFE.

[@avajax2575]

this is an understatement,, but she is so good

[@Barbara2.0]

On a ITW rabbit hole at the moment and I'm SO GLAD I fell here. Her comedy and delivery are so on point!

[@ferdinandcortes2865]

That initial clueless look in her face about that "moment" is hilarious!! 😂😅😊

[@1amSam]

The way I love this woman

[@iankennedy9645]

Oh crap I almost didn’t watch this video today

[@namratajuneja9968]

Same

[@erwin7427]

Same

[@kiksocks12]

I bow to you my queen.

[@DontDoSadness91]

Cheyenne was in this?! I never knew I needed Sutton as the baker's wife until now.

[@ginonovanta]

Best baker's wife I've seen, genius casting

[@Mageneated]

!!! have you even SEEN joanna gleason's performance!?!? there is a 1991 recording available in full on youtube, and she is incredible in it. I had always heard people hyping up bernadette peters' role in the show, but imo gleason is the real star. she has so much stage presence, she feels like the main character in every scene she's in

[@ginonovanta]

@@Mageneated yeah, never loved Bernadette's witch, although i revalued her after time; her performance is definitely better in looks and mannerisms than in singing, unpopular opinion i know. Maybe Anna Waddingam is my favorite witch of the ones I've seen, together with Meryl Streep of course

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

@@ginonovanta its ok to not like Bernadette singing, but her acting is phenomenal

[@JosephJohnson-gu5fw]

Agreed. Sutton is a delight but Joanna Gleason really did this role something else. Sara Bareilles currently is doing a truly fantastic job as well

[@renger0806]

oh god shes so amazing

[@thomascrawfish]

Other than the original, of course, this is the probably the best performance of this song I’ve ever heard/seen. Such a thoughtful performance and the singing just effortless. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@danielachamorro8783]

This is everything I ever needed.

[@GirlsTripTV]

Saw her and Stokes in Sun Valley, Idaho last summer... amazing!

[@junefun55]

She is a genius

[@newworldmystic]

I just love Sutton Foster.

[@KristensClassroom]

Thank you for sharing this!!

[@aidaneric]

this is just amazing

[@kerche]

I recently saw Into The Woods on Broadway, and I couldn’t stop thinking about Sutton’s performance from H’wood Bowl. Sara Bareilles is fine. Sutton really has the magic sparkle and she’s busy slaying it over at The Music Man. Anyhow - thanks for posting this and wish the upcoming cast recording was with this cast 😅🙊

[@laylagallagher9765]

Omg she would be a great Katherine in Newsies!

[@grantduffus5422]

Was that me? Was that him? Did a prince really kiss me, And kiss me.. and kiss me.. And did I kiss him back? Was it wrong? Am I mad? Was that all? Does he miss me? Was he suddenly getting bored with me? Wake up! Stop dreaming, Stop prancing about the woods. It's not beseeming. What is it about the woods? Back to life, back to sense, back to child, back to husband. No one lives in the woods! There are vows, there are ties, There are needs, there are standards, There are shouldn'ts and shoulds. Why not both instead? There's the answer, if you're clever. Have a child for warmth, and a baker for bread, And a prince, for.. whatever.. Never! It's these woods! Face the facts, find the boy, join the group, stop the giant-- Just get out of these woods. Was that him? Yes it was. Was that me? No it wasn't.. Just a trick of the woods! Just a moment, One peculiar passing moment. Must it all be either less or more, Either plain or grand? Is it always 'or'? Is it never 'and'? That's what woods are for: For those moments in the woods... Oh, if life were made of moments, Even now and then a bad one--! But if life were only moments, Then you'd never know you had one. First a witch, then a child, then a Prince, then a moment-- Who can live in the woods? And to get what you wish, only just for a moment-- These are dangerous woods.. Let the moment go.. Don't forget it for a moment, though. Just remembering you had an 'and,' when you're back to 'or,' Makes the 'or' mean more than is did before. Now I understand-- And it's time to leave the woods.

[@elphbwckd212]

Wow, I love her in this role. I usually find her voice too nasally and brassy to be enjoyable, but this sits perfectly in her chest and lighter high notes. Beautiful.

[@richiejohnson]

Agreed

[@mselbit]

Wonderful wonderful! Bravo Stephen! We await your return!

[@sarapohl7832]

Robert Westinghouse can't be beat.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Her teeth are blindingly white

[@renger0806]

if life were made of moments even now and then a bad one but if life were only moments then you’d never know you had one

[@kemycake]

my favorite line(s)!

[@bearkub]

@@kemycake same!

[@kenalanfitness]

Sondheim is a genuis. Words become lyrical art.

[@kemycake]

You could tell that she really wanted to sing this song lolll i would do this if i was given the chance

[@sleepylionking1103]

Oh cool she’s from The Shrek Musical!

[@sleepylionking1103]

@Idk what to name this channel tbh Dawg what lol you act like that’s a bad thing

[@parkerman2259]

She really is a treasure, but what's up with the mic?

[@jamies9040]

It was probably knocked out of place when they were making out by accident🤷‍♀️

[@piecesofme8531]

Foster is giving a very LA performance here.

[@silentsmurf]

What does that mean? Can you elaborate please

[@angelycajoytamayo9646]

I think she also played princess Fiona

[@kookiemonster6035]

She has

[@russellwohl3759]

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[@redmoonlight8889]

Does anyone have this particular slime tutorial?? Please message me

[@quinnaddison420]

Ugh this is gay heaven

[@rebekahhiggins9002]

Is there a full recording of this somewhere?

[@biosnake]

Sutton did a fine job..... but Joanna Gleason OWNS this role :)

[@ruthiesaylor9806]

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[@dAfoodie101]

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[@tiantianm9000]

Wait is that Fiona from Shrek the Musical?

[@sierraHAHA...]

yep

[@kirstenking1399]

Yes, she's also millie in Throughly modern millie

[@umalazoff4]

Yep! And Jo in little women the musical

[@ticketyboo2456]

Did the movie or the stage show cone first?

[@JerryFinkleberry]

Stage show

[@Lolmonster777]

Wait Sutton Foster sings? I only know her from Younger

[@ifeelpretty5790]

She’s a musical theatre treasure 🥰 she has two Tony Awards.

[@linzzz519]

You have just made a tremendous discovery! Check out Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek, Violet, Little Women... and especially Anything Goes. She can sing and tap dance for 5 minutes straight. It’s ASTONISHING!

[@Lolmonster777]

Linda Zalamea thanks for the suggestion

[@Ann12681]

She is one of the biggest Broadway stars for more than a decade.She is also a great dancer. Check out Blow Gabriel Blow on KZbin

[@FlimFlamFloom]

I'm sad that LA got this performance. They don't deserve it. Bring it to Broadway ;)

[@kenalanfitness]

They do deserve it, and so does Broadway.

[@crazyguy98456978]

God they had such a great cast, but these costume just ain't it. They don't work for this cast.

[@kalmusc]

Sutton's performance here is hard to top. One of her best. Luckily, it was caught on film.

[@finleyforevermore]

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