Joy Woods is Audrey - SUDDENLY, SEYMOUR with Matt Doyle | Little Shop of Horrors

Starring Joy Woods as Audrey from May 2!
“TRIUMPHANT and DELICIOUS!" LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre is a New York Times Critic's Pick! Tickets for Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre are available now at littleshopnyc.com.
Experience the hit musical as it was meant to be seen, in an intimate 270-seat setting. This “wildly exuberant and irresistible” (The Hollywood Reporter) production stars Tony Award® nominee Matt Doyle (Company), and Drew Gehling (Waitress).
Featuring a book and lyrics by Oscar® and Grammy Award® winner Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid), music by Oscar and Tony winner Alan Menken (Aladdin), and direction by Tony winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), “this LITTLE SHOP is to die for!” (NY1).

[@jasonqueue6300]

Love how the director has chosen to stage it in this production - with Seymour joining Crystal, Ronette and Chiffon's tableau at the song's climax. Audrey left alone center stage in her own spotlight as she realizes she can "learn how to be more the girl that's inside me." Really made me hear the song differently. Just stunning.

[@revengeofbcraig5755]

They did that in the movie version too.

[@jasonqueue6300]

@@revengeofbcraig5755 No, they did it totally differently in the movie. Seymour runs up to her as she sings "Showed me I can learn how to bean more the girl that's inside me."

[@revengeofbcraig5755]

@@jasonqueue6300 I thought you meant him singing with the girls, not with how everyone was staged.

[@iCodeSwitch]

It's really nice!! Subtle but empowers Audrey in that moment, so it's not only about Seymour the entire song

[@felixmarques]

She's incredible, and I love the Greek chorus just sort of casually leaning there.

[@michaelaberlich6011]

Probably my favorite version of this great song. I love that she doesnt overdo the NY accent to make Howard Ashman's great lyrics clear. Brilliant.

[@yellowleaf28]

Best version on utube. Clear words, no frills, just talent and good timing

[@2old2bhere]

Just saw this night, and it was an A+ performance. This crew is VERY talented. The singing is exceptional. Zero complaints!

[@tonyspinnelli730]

What a beautiful performance by all!!! Boy did I get the chills!!!

[@andreee123123]

Soooo when's the whole recording coming out? 👀👀 I need MORE!

[@jasonguyton9258]

Best version I’ve seen. ❤

[@johnraymondbarker4]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@thatssokevinb]

Stunning

[@ashleylaurenha]

Joy is AMAZING

[@valorie3157]

Wow!! What beautiful voices... the harmonies were amazing. I've always loved Ellen's rendition of the song, but Joy owned every minute of that performance and made it beautifully her own.

[@daisymedina3774]

Matt Doyle my man I dig your voice control! You soundamazing!

[@Almando]

Howard would've loved her.

[@spaceseijo]

She GETS Audrey.

[@HeyZeusBelden]

`seymours the man

[@kaylashimizu3158]

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[@tinymxnticore]

My favorite will always be Michael Jaé and George Salazar, but this is lovely 💕

[@williammclean5897]

There’s a special place in hell for Be More Chill for bringing George Salazar into this world

[@RENThead12]

THE CLARITY in her voice!! 🎉 and love that she’s not trying to be another imitation of Ellen

[@briantuma1502]

I came here to say the same thing. She breathes new life into a roll that can easily fall into a caricature of Ellen

[@Beherenoww]

She does however hit the "he don't condescANNND" note the way Ellen does and for that she gets extra points. Lol I judge every Audrey by how they hit that one note

[@BKDAYZ]

Yes, that grabbed my ear riiiight away! The clarity indeed!! Rare and stunning.

[@nickydrinnan2683]

she has so much stage presence. she's absolutely enchanting. matt doyle might be my favourite seymour, ever, but i can't take my eyes off of joy. the pro recording and cast album are REQUIRED.

[@kirstindaniels1272]

I adore Matt as Seymour and I am bummed he is leaving soon.

[@nathankuhns]

She’s making it her own in such a beautiful way. No copycat performance here. Also Matt is so good in this role.

[@joepalarca]

That's such a great way to put it. Joy's is the first I've seen ages where I feel like it's a new performance I want to see all of.

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

Like even the way she carries her body im like this girl is acting inside out

[@SingerEsq]

Joy has made this her own. She’s effortlessly singing but what an impact. The altered not at “Learn how to be more …” brought me to tears. The apex has always been the preceding “can,” but “LEARN how to be more …. “. Just thrilling. Wish I could get to NYC when she’s on.

[@BernardTheArtiste]

Yes! The high E5 instead of the high C#5 is perfect for it!!!

[@brandong4576]

Her last "suddenly Seymore" at 3:00 is unreal... She takes the "Sey" down mid-syllable, then pulls "more" up mid-syllable perfectly and I had to listen to it at .25x like 20 times to understand what she was doing and how. Stunning.

[@spanishstudiolanguagecente4751]

I saw the two of them do this twice in one week... very good

[@DiegoAlvarezBeltran1993.]

And the pitch change? That's like audio crack.

[@avalapotosky9494]

i just saw this in person yesterday but it was with jermey jordan. she is so outstanding and i desperately wanted to find her singing this song again because she had me in tears.

Exact same thing happenned to me.

[@nataliebleiler8378]

Same but I saw it 2 days ago it was fantastic and joy is such an amazing Audrey

[@averyyasss6920]

i just saw it and she was amazing. im so glad i saw it. i was so surprised by the ending though! i grew up with the happy end so i was so surprised!

[@nataliebleiler8378]

@@averyyasss6920 did you see it with Jeremy Jordan?

[@lydiajung1453]

Yes! I saw it in September and am still thinking about her enough to look for this vid a month later. She blew my hair back.

[@BKDAYZ]

I love when joy raises her arms. It’s felt so organic and connected to everything else she was doing and singing. Just a beautiful voice

[@tarahanson1321]

She's singing like it's as easy as breathing for her! Effortless! Beautiful ❤️

[@pibbitybibbity]

ARGH! I wish I could see this! These two have great chemistry and they killed this song PERFECTLY! Love it!

[@cypress_z4599]

I saw her back in winter 2022 when she was an understudy. She was absolutely phenomenal and my favorite Audrey I’ve ever seen. I’m so excited to see her in the role full time!

[@spanishstudiolanguagecente4751]

I saw these two in May.. I was blown away... went back two days later.. she is perfect!

[@koook160]

I saw her on stage yesterday. They’re not going to get a better Audrey than her for the rest of this production’s run. Her performance was so heartbreaking, so sincere, so endearing. I hope she gets a ton of offers and opportunities. She deserves to become a big thing.

[@njl8908]

Um…. Why has she not been performing it all along?? She sounds incredible. So much depth and clarity.

[@politereminder6284]

Probably because wasn't born yet 🤭

[@davidtaylor3284]

Probably because of racism or maybe she finally auditioned for it

[@farshssps7338]

Very nice. Different but still very good as compared to Ellen Greene. I am so happy to see Matt Doyle finally gets the chance to play Seymour. He sang this song 6-7 yes ago and I told my friend that he would be perfect for that role. Congrats to both performers. I saw it with Groff. Maybe I will see it again.

[@HarlequinMTL]

Joy Woods' voice is wonderful! I really want to hear her sing "Somewhere That's Green"

[@fiamedknuff]

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[@lovemomo550]

Theres a video of her singing it

[@PhantomsoftheOpera]

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[@kcpsm1]

This is terrific!!! Wish they had recording this cast.

[@Ginger18420]

I believed every second of her acting

[@swicheroo1]

Find you a man who looks at you like Seymour looks at Audrey!

[@Theo-gu2tk]

I KNOW, right? That one moment at 2:53 is just impeccable. Matt's take on Seymour is SO fun and wholesome, dear god

[@davidavancleave]

Find a man who looks like Matt Doyle

[@KrisRyanStallard]

My best friend did! I think of her and her man every time I hear this. She dated (and once married) a long string of losers before finding him. He's even just a little bit shorter than her making it all the more wonderful. Lol

[@daveku99]

Great voice. I did not know what to expect. She didn't sing with that 'gritty' downtown poor girl voice. No accent ( I did not feel much emotion for the character. However, she came into her own when she brought that 'southern gospel soulful belting out loud' vibe. That was the emotion I was looking for. I am not sterotyping, but I see her 'Audrey' as a girl from the south, brought up in the church and gospel music. She and her mother escape to the big city for a better life, but don't succeed; but finds security in her gospel upbringing. That is the interpretation, I'd like to see. Just my 2 cents.

[@sadia8717]

Wish more people expressed critique like this. I love this version of Audrey but appreciate your view - much respect to you sir.

[@SethInNYC]

I had the pleasure of seeing this duo in person and I can honestly say that their live performance was even better than this.

[@gaaranaruto991]

Love to see the SIX Broadway cast glowing in other shows! Bravo

[@Theo-gu2tk]

I'm just back here to say that seeing this clip inspired me to go see the show with Matt and Joy in it, and they were every bit as good live as they were in this clip, if not better. Truly, I don't think there has ever been a better Seymour-Audrey duo on-stage. Their performances were incandescent, their chemistry crackling, and their voices perfectly brought Alan and Howard's beautiful songs to life. Bravo, from the bottom of my heart!

[@Saylor28]

Joy is going to blow up after this. She's amazing!

[@agirlwholovesgoats4583]

I watched this live and omfg Audrey’s voice- angelic and powerful! She was so perfect for this part and she played it beautifully 🩵

[@rmcmariusable]

This is awesome. Saw her in SIX and him in COMPANY. Time to see them together❣️

[@Theo-gu2tk]

Holy SHIT she's good! Wow, that's one of the best performances of that song I've ever seen.

[@seanson24]

Joy woods brings me to tears she is a wonderful Audrey

[@jonathanrio6587]

They're both incredible, and the Ronettes!!!! I saw it last year with Christian Borle as the dentist etc.. HE stole the sholw! LOVED IT!

[@nozzwald]

Ronette is one of their names, collectively they’re known as the Street Urchins

[@jonathanrio6587]

@@nozzwald DAMN! I knew that! My bad. Thanks for correction.(I usually pride myself on my Broadway trivia....)

[@fashionablechangeling1988]

@@nozzwald This is late but in the version I co-directed we also referred to them collectively as the Ronettes although we knew it was just one of their names.

[@pertnay]

@@jonathanrio6587i think the ronettes are a girl group from the 60s so you’re close enough :3

[@agentmothman]

This was the first version of Suddenly Seymour ive heard and I was and still am so in love with it

[@Jam-fr8uw]

Yep same. This one's really stuck with me

[@tattie6362]

I saw this video and decided to go watch the show today. Wow, I was just so blown away by the entire cast particularly Joy Woods! What a phenomenal actress! I laughed and cried during her performance. Absolutely would go back again!

[@thornolie]

Obsessed with this cast!! It’s just so perfect!! From the Urchins to this perfect pairing of Matt and Joy!!

[@juliarhapsody]

RELEASE HER SOMEWHERE THAT'S GREEN

[@KrisRyanStallard]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@Crunchyasf]

Joy Woods is so beautiful and absolutely slays the role. She sounds heavenly, but I was kind of disappointed that they didnt do the little speech impediment audrey has 😞

[@cherrytwizzler]

Ngl I was wondering that myself. This only shows Audrey singing, so I was hoping that they at least kept the raspy, babydoll speaking voice for the dialogue. I was excited to see Joy Woods’s name, but losing the iconic hair, voice, and the skintight animal-print mini dresses just kills me.

[@stressmuffin]

Wow! They’re amazing! He’s a cute Seymour, but she’s a sweet, yet sultry Audrey.

[@ZericTheLiolf]

She is perfect, plain and simple. Clarity, beauty, and grace in her voice.

[@rosepratiwi6532]

Now I really need more of Matt and Joy. Because I have replay this song over and over again.

[@bethmarie003]

Literal chills! I most definitely will be back to see Joy!

[@buddytheratofficial]

Huzzah!!!!!!

[@annamarie5829]

They’re both SO incredible. I’m very happy about this 😍

[@thedragonthatlovesskittles7132]

I..... I thought she was the plant for a solid minute and got extremely confused.

[@theaprilfool1109]

Who is this girl!!! She is an amazing singer!

[@CaskeyHunsader]

Her name is Joy Woods…just like it says in the G-D title of the video…come on.

[@Mars-xc1ns]

Wow Joy captures the innocent cupie doll look, Lena didn't really have. Her voice is AMAZING

[@victordunson719]

Lena had that voice though.

[@Mars-xc1ns]

@@victordunson719 Naaahh Nope

[@victordunson719]

@@Mars-xc1ns Lena outdid her vocally by leaps and bounds. So a big whatever to your comment 👋

[@dricelwoods1400]

Their both wonderful.

[@vanessawyeth9037]

We finally saw it and they sound even better live. Just perfect.

[@aisnadi8511]

From chiffon to Audrey joy is inspirational

[@estherz9039]

Seeing this live was otherworldly

[@stevenwren2784]

At last, an Audrey with dignity. What a revelation. Stunning performance

[@krisclarkson]

Do we know if there will be a cast recording with this cast? I much prefer this version to the one on iTunes from 2019

[@sophiebannan4677]

Now everyone go look up her version of Somewhere That’s Green and cry with me

[@oliviajeane.]

Best Audrey hands down!!! Absolutely gorgeous vocals and a stunning stage presence, shes so captivating!!

[@TheMarapasa]

what a fabulous woman... imma keep my eyes out for ms joy

[@mariannebrandon8891]

Damn I wish I could see this show with her as Audrey she is fantastic

[@strawberrysingsthings]

She just left the show sadly :(

[@irissaidsilvera3377]

Linda voz, pero no me transmite la emoción de la original.

[@gelatinblob4704]

Saw this show today and she was amazing! Literally brought me to tears

[@elizabethnorman7907]

I just saw this musical live, and IT WAS PHENOMENAL! The whole cast does such an amazing job. We had such a fun time. Hoping to see it again when we're back in nyc!

[@wesdalelio]

Joy Woods is simply EVERYTHING.

[@Tarotlynx]

What a fantastic take on Audrey.

[@DontDoSadness91]

I was not expecting that beautiful clear voice!

[@kirstindaniels1272]

Joy Woods is probably my favorite (and best) Audrey yet! Lena was fantastic but damn Joy blows it all out of the water. Fun fact: Joy Woods is a two time LSOH Alum. She did a run as Chiffon and then came back later to play Ronnette. Now she's the star of the show (and damn deserving of it too)

[@deadbeat1980]

Man!! This was really, really something. Nice and simple. Two love-hearts together for the first time. xx

[@Reeal15]

Having a black actress portray her fits the show surprisingly well, and Joy does such a beautiful job. I prefer much more than the squeaky Ellen Greene take on the role.

[@reececleaver958]

This was so amazing and her voice is so beautiful ❤ 👏👏👏👏

[@MrGleeiscool]

i need a proshot little shop please its what we deserve since the little shop remake is on hold at warner bros

[@BKDAYZ]

I love the show, but I’ll be honest I think the performance of this number by these two actors is absolutely outstanding and it is the reason why I want to see the show

[@kalebbrown5916]

Best Audrey since Ellen. Everyone else tries way to hard and drastically overshoots the character.

[@kylo_ben]

1:56 her voice is absolutely stunning!! What a performance 😊

[@BethLeonard]

I just had the pleasure of seeing this live off-Broadway this evening. Joy was playing opposite Teddy Yudain, and this number was even more incredible in person. Amazing performances from everyone present, and it was a great audience too. If you are in NYC, definitely go see it.

[@triffus]

The track is oddly synced. Would love to see this live

[@ANightworkerslife]

Oh my, that was good! :) Loved their voices together :)

[@ImYourVj]

Oh the three over there sanging you hear me. Yes ma’am!!!

[@corneliusbates460]

This is wonderful. They are both wonderful performers . So moving. Love it

[@bearlyastar]

THE WAY SHE IS AMAZING AND JUST AHHH ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@0530evan]

MATT DOYLE......AWESOME

[@Tony-Newman]

❤️

[@kaypee927]

Absolutely incredible! Love how much video content y'all share.

[@j0r_ja]

i'm obsessed with her voice, she's perfect for this role!

[@BradTea]

Joy Woods sounds lovely, but this could be any role. She could even break in to singing Hopelessly Devoted To You from Grease. She lacks the character, sadness and fragility of Audrey.

[@somebody_nowhere]

fkn hell yeah

[@513Ron]

Just OK. Without the NY accent and dizzy voice the song loses a lot. It was never written to be sung perfectly.

[@KiwiLuvsPieOfficial]

Omg I love Seymour. His voice fits his personality to a T. And Aubrey’s hair is so gorg.

[@susangoudie7908]

She has such a beautiful voice. She plays a great Audrey

[@PatriciaOliveiraB]

she has such an angelic voice ♥

[@Tony-Newman]

❤️

[@adriyannatesimu5863]

i just came from tiktok omg beautiful!

[@justacat9164]

Lift up your head Wash off your mascara Here, take my Kleenex, wipe that lipstick away Show me your face, clean as the morning I know things were bad, but now they're okay Suddenly, Seymour is standing beside you You don't need no makeup, don't have to pretend Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide you Sweet understanding, Seymour's your friend Nobody ever treated me kindly Daddy left early, Mama was poor I'd meet a man and I'd follow him blindly He'd snap his fingers, me, I'd said sure Suddenly, Seymour is standing beside me He don't give me orders, he don't condescend Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide me Sweet understanding, Seymour's my friend Tell me this feeling lasts 'til forever Tell me the bad times are clean washed away Please understand that it's still strange and frightening For losers like I've been, it's so hard to say Suddenly, Seymour (Suddenly, Seymour) He purified me (He purified you) Suddenly, Seymour (Suddenly, Seymour) Showed me I can (Yes, you can) Learn how to be more The girl that's inside me (The girl that's inside inside you) With sweet understanding (With sweet understanding) With sweet understanding (With sweet understanding) With sweet understanding Seymour's your man

[@jaderodriguez8500]

my absolute FAVOURITE version of this song! the production looks amazing