Jay Armstrong Johnson - "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" Broadway Backwards 2016

[@FlutistPride]

He sounds like a diamond salesman.

[@elimkwok938]

Ender-Chan and a damn good one.

[@dreyj6536]

Jewellery shops should really use this as the song for their ads

[@the-ma-an]

I’d buy from him anytime 😍 (if I had any money)

[@Maya-xt1wd]

when he says “NO” i get strong john mulaney vibes and truly im not mad

[@stephaniethesing5359]

Cartier......? Yeah..........

[@alyssacheongyennyii5434]

when he goes " n o ! " i'm reminded of john mulaney for some reason

[@katerosario3646]

I hear it!!! 😲

[@loshay3325]

I can’t unhear it 😂

[@nightcoresubliminals2038]

The title of the video should be "aggressive bisexual onstage: glitter edition"

[@lizbroski3869]

Lmao

[@alexiagiannopoulos5018]

Haha 😂

[@dan-qc1vn]

4 minutes and 9 seconds of Jay Armstrong Johnson convincing me to get a sugar daddy

[@nightcoresubliminals2038]

4 minutes and 9 seconds of Jay Armstrong Johnson also being a diamond salesman

[@lilithcrow6675]

I'm pritty convinced at this point

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

For real lol

[@donhulbert1913]

I love how elements of the Marilyn Monroe version were alluded to and the brief reference to Material Girl was added. It's a total hoot!!! He's a terrific performer...

[@TMT-4869]

I think it might be a reference to the number in Moulin Rouge as well.

[@eatonjask]

And for the younger audience, throwing in the Material Girl reference reminds them of the stellar 'Glee' version of this song!

[@etcetera1995]

@@eatonjask No, it's a Moulin Rouge! reference. The other guy up ahead and it right.

[@chgome]

Madonna blended that long ago, he is not that talented.

[@victoria.denbleyker]

Tiffanies? "NO!" His face is so great 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RichardBrennan]

To sing that well while dancing that much is incredible. Who choreographed this? It's better than any of the "real" versions.

[@marcusjohnson5022]

RichardBrennan true but what do u mean by"real "

[@AereopEnap12]

Marcus Johnson. Real productions of the musical. This was a performance of the song. He's saying this is better than an actual production.

[@whosjuno6992]

Yea at one point he was just getting thrown and still sounded great

[@kat369-mine]

His breathing was incredible. You knew he was working and moving, but still belting it out. And that was one of the slickest costume change/adaptation I ever seen. Went What? And had to replay it to see when he got all glittery.

[@philippe-mj4wv]

Tu as quel âge C est la chorégraphie de Marylin Monroe évidemment C est le côté drôle génial et gay de la chose

[@MCkayox]

a Pink Suit would have made everything more magical

[@heatherhan2100]

Pedro Amorim sometimes less is more.

[@anonymousfox7219]

@@heatherhan2100 This is literally a song about valuing the material and extravagant but ok.

[@jonwiley2592]

A pink suit would have been too literal. It would have made the song about the outfit. Having everyone wear black let the audience focus on the words coming from a male's voice.

[@nightcoresubliminals2038]

@@jonwiley2592 a pink tie, then

[@strangersmemories1632]

@@jonwiley2592 I think their referencing what Marilyn Monroe wore though

[@annediminick5779]

Jay's facials are everything ❤️💎

[@bcefa]

+Anne Diminick He's a fantastic performer!

[@stalematesibling]

IS THAT ON PORNHUB?

[@cannedhumans]

@@stalematesibling *oh no*

[@amaeliss7827]

i love that he's increasingly sparkly

[@robertgraziano]

I've said it before and I will say it again. It would be a much darker world without us GAY people!!!BRAVO!

[@MrCrowebobby]

"It's then that those louses go back to their spouses." Great line when first heard.

[@MrCrowebobby]

He should have been in a vest, not that jacket.

[@HeathyrHoffman]

Is there any chance of getting John Barrowman in on these?!?

[@HeathyrHoffman]

I don't know if he can sing, but part of me doesn't care. ♥

[@sethned]

Heathyr Hoffman If you watched the movie version of The Peoducers, he was in it and sang

[@francheska3128]

Heathyr Hoffman John's a lovely singer. Look at his version of being alive.

[@cisnt9244]

It's not Broadway backwards but he has a lovely performance of Anything You Can Do

[@potapobob3769]

@@HeathyrHoffman He started out in musical theatre

[@amaeliss7827]

pov: bisexual jewelry store salesman tries to convince you to buy his stock.

[@cynthiachengmintz672]

How did i only find this now? I have to admit that I was hesitant about this version at first, since it makes a GREAT song for a drag show, but it was AMAZING!! And Jay Armstrong Johnson is very, very cute.

[@blakej1892]

I ❤️ Jay Armstrong Johnson, and this was a fabtastic performance. 🌈🦄 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bcefa]

+Blake J Glad you enjoyed Blake! Thanks for watching.

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Nice Moulin Rouge moment. :)

[@mayahuel2801]

i got a prageru ad before this and i’m so glad it came before this video because i was pissed off and this video made me happy

[@JPlovesmusic]

STUNNING. SLAY SLAY SLAY.

[@maddiefine5996]

This is at the Kinky Boots theater!!!

[@bcefa]

Correct.

[@jojoforlife6669]

Jay Armstrong is one of my favs! Wish I could've seen it live

[@sjohnvogel]

I've enjoyed Jay's performances on stage in The Most Happy Fella and On the Town. I'm glad to see he's keeping up the good work.

[@notsoevilgenius4484]

That looked exhausting, I'm so impressed he didn't get out of breath.

[@taib.2791]

How have I only just now found this guy

[@taylorjo9]

This is my absolute favorite thing! So wish I could have seen it live. I will definitely be hitting replay.

[@bcefa]

+taylorjo9 Replay all you want, Taylor!

[@lanestovall1715]

dude killed that performance

[@aaaacarolina]

I love that it's the Moulin Rouge version. And SO good, btw!! :)

[@trancedoutkid]

I missed his turn on Quantico but between his duet with Todrick Hall, 'Colors' and this amazing live version, I'm a total fan for life.

[@hondacivic-sl5wo]

0:45 i’m sorry his turns are everything to me

[@echothenardier8053]

1:41 Wow thats a great quickchange!

[@capri_spritez8594]

literally obsessed with this performance. the aesthetic is IMMACULATE

[@dalepierce519]

love it!!!!

[@teeniebeenie8774]

I LOVE HIM !!!!!!

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

I love the tribute to Monroe, and the homage to Madonna. Hes a cutie and whst a great performance!!

[@bcnmanhattan5784]

I love it. Jay is terrific and the whole number is a delight to watch (IMO). Thanx for this.

[@Ellalovespepper]

I love Jay Armstrong Johnson i’ve been watching his shows and musical talents for about 5 years. He’s one of my favorite people on broadway. I watched Parade probably 4 times just to hear Real Big News. Lol!!

[@SitaDriany]

buenisimo

[@delkitten]

Am I the only one wishing his suit was bright pink satin?

[@philippe-mj4wv]

Génial merci ❤

[@5kypi3]

I need that blazer!!!!!!

[@lausampaio8933]

oh dont mind me, just back for my routine watch of this masterpiece of a performance

[@suzannejones3414]

When he left the stage I was hoping he was going to come out dressed like Marilyn Monroe

[@DavidEFarner]

You go, Miss Thing!!! (Very impressive.)

[@JulianneHannes]

I'll always call him Baby Michael C. Hall

[@BoredGhostInk]

Omg I can see it

[@EstaliorSensei]

Jay is doin it for me, even if I don't know what he is doing.

[@Ashfullstop12]

I didn't realise I needed this. Now I can't live without it.

[@hannahfroman8488]

THIS WAS SO AMAZING

[@bcefa]

+Hannah from an Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Maya-xt1wd]

this isi the best thing ive ever seen

[@philipacker2453]

Very good.....enjoyed it!

[@allier1867]

i love this so much

[@raymachii]

God I love this. The sparkles everywhere just wow. And his voice? I’m-

[@brendahess1909]

fantastic, well done and how much for the jacket

[@jaredadkinson]

That glee shoutout with that "Material Girl" addition.

[@bcefa]

That's also from Moulin Rouge! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHe8paKcmNGfg9E

[@brendahess1909]

love it 💎💍💎💍💎💍💍💎💎💍💍💎💎💍💎💎

[@lizanna6390]

Slay Queen

[@jorgevillanueva3443]

Bravoooo Maravilloso 👏 👏 👏

[@johnfinch5970]

Very classy!

[@bcefa]

+Jasper Bowman Thanks for watching, Jasper!

[@mib18031119]

MARAVILLOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!!!!

[@icyhugs]

Bravo!

[@eisenaechery7591]

I'm seriously glad this exists- whatever that says about me

[@hiranpinel9898]

ótimo, perfeito e ao vivo. Não faz dublagem... Como pode? E consegue com sucesso... Deve ser a juventude, e... talento...

[@sport.318.]

LOVE IT!

[@vioviovioletprime2792]

That was awesome

[@hiranpinel9898]

uau... maravilha... assisto sempre e a reação é essa:: uau, maravilha....

[@dallas.tx1320]

I didn't know I needed this but I'm thankful to have it

[@PapagenoDispo]

damn, wish he wore something similar to satine's costume in moulin rouge

[@tonysaldana427]

Love it!

[@EvilCat9704]

Seriously he is amaaaaaaaaaazing

[@deborahmorreale9488]

Terrific!

[@rats_in_a_PACK]

i love this sm

[@Meta13099]

What a queen!!!

[@Leon_Leon]

I love musical of Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, Although I also like a lot in the version of Kylie Minogue of the year 1999, a huge greeting from Chile, ,my name is Joseph Anthony

[@markschildberg1667]

It’s Delightful Down in Chile

[@beccaantoine2116]

LOVE ITTTTTT

[@ธัญญะวัฒน์ยศคําแหง]

Very nice 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@atomic66]

Bellisimo,bellisimo, bravo ! Muumh

[@mousethecat3836]

Yaaaaas queen

[@skylarsherman6788]

This is amazing!! Will the video of Lesli Margherita and Beth Malone be posted?

[@sophisticated_1614]

This was weirdly sensational 👉👈😳

[@hamzaker829]

Man, this is dope.

[@imgay9]

His voice... aHHGGHHHHHGHH HOT

[@amaeliss7827]

"The french are glad to die for love" Me, broke: that's it i'm moving to the uk

[@josephsvennson5694]

Hey! That's Chunk! What's he doing here? I love him!

[@dlwickham]

I was waiting for him to turn into Wonder Woman during that little turn

[@mentafe8764]

this song is always and forever a mood

[@iamthemightyjeffers]

😍

[@ania5378]

How great is he? How great is this? This is great. 😍

[@dogsforever5707]

I keep watching that part where they flip him in aw

[@aleccarroll3988]

Any chance of seeing Tituss' performance online?

[@bcefa]

+Alec Carroll Hey Alec, send us a message at [e-mail] for more info!

[@hyenahearts6500]

Those no’s have big john Mulaney energy

[@singe0diabolique]

I've heard of affairs are strictly platonic but diamonds are a girls best friend And I think affairs you must keep masonic are better bets if little pets get big baguettes Time rolls on and youth is gone and you can't straighten up when you bend But stiff back or stiff knees you stand straight at Tiffany's! Diamond's are a girl's best friend!

[@estherbarba1409]

"affairs that you must keep LIAISONIC are better bets"... Anyway, that was great!

[@andrewwoodmass-calvert2475]

Did anyone else notice this was on the Kinky Boots set?

[@bcefa]

Yes. Broadway Backwards is an annual benefit concert we produce, and for several years it was performed at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, home to Kinky Boots when the show ran on Broadway.

[@andrewwoodmass-calvert2475]

That’s so cool! x

[@meikajorgensen8411]

I want to be masculine but like this

[@bobavanjie2827]

Is he Quantico Hacker Extraordinaire

[@catherinethorstenberg8957]

I don’t understand music but is the timing off somehow ?

[@Mike-zh1ew]

I literally fantasy with doing this, and I’m a straight dude

[@pbandme24]

I see a lot of good Broadway Backwards performances of guys singing songs normally sung by girls, but does anyone know of good ones of a girl singing a song normally sung by guys?

[@bcefa]

Try these two: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmOxXnhnltRnhpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfSmaR3qZylaKM

[@pbandme24]

Awesome, thanks! I really like the Damn Yankees one

[@torii5437]

Aoyamaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@johannaplockl463]

That was so guy I loved it

[@brendahess1909]

that looks like alot of fun