Broadway Baby {Follies ~ Broadway, 2011} - Jayne Houdyshell

As requested, here's Jayne Houdyshell as Hattie Walker singing 'Broadway Baby'. I absolutely love Linda Lavin, but Jayne Houdyshell is so much better in the role imho. She's just so freaking amazing and funny! Enjoy!

[@misfittoys5873]

the glasses around her neck is such a potent costume touch. it just tells you everything you need to know about her

[@CoryJones-yc9ie]

I swear to god 10 years later and I still come back to this video so much. Jayne eats this whole scene. Elaine's version is so sardonic and beat down. Jayne's is so hopeful against all odds. I genuinely think this is one of the pinnacle broadway songs.

[@s.b.3072]

Saw this show on Broadway and Jayne Houdyshell's "Broadway baby" stole the show. To me, it was the highlight of the show. A magnificent performance. All these years later this is the number I remember the most from this revival.

[@SondheimFanatic310]

Now Tony nominated for this role. Totally deserves it.

[@stevers62]

Never heard of this woman, but she OWNED this song from the first line!!! Thanks for posting. Could we please swap out some no-talent American Idol buffoon for her? Please. Please.

[@oldgypsytap]

This Broadway Baby nailed it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheHisNat]

The Old Songs are so much better when they are done together, with the big 'Broadway' ending. Rather than being done as three individual numbers.

[@RoderickFernandez-ps5ci]

Who is this woman I've never heard of in my entire life in the theater she is amazing what a performance and I've seen many performances of this song and I think she tops the list. I've got to find out more about

[@margarethandasyde8652]

Hit the decks - this girl has really GOT IT!!!.

[@kenalanfitness]

She is just wonderful. Perfectly cast.

[@rossinilove]

Saw her Sunday in LA. She brought the house down with this number.

[@MikeA15206]

So glad they added the original version back into this transfer.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

loooove her alwys delivers the goods baby!

[@Gaffahead]

Ditto! While it pisses me that Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters weren't nominated, I'd be very glad if at least one of the Follies ladies grabs a Tony! Jayne deserves a Tony win for this performance! :)

[@Erzlump]

Nails it! Well deserved Tony Nomination!

[@erikjohnson2106]

wow. incredible.

[@jamescarrington5963]

I thought Elaine Stritch owned this but Jayne takes this to new heights, she's superb. Almost tragic but still full of hope. Wonderful, all young actors should study this and learn.

[@johnboys4697]

james carrington it’s Elaine’s song !!

[@petermcgarry7985]

Jayne Houdyshell never disappoints. I had the privilege of seeing her three times onstage in three different roles and she's one of the most honest actors with the most range I've ever seen. I can't wait to see more of her work.

[@gasparmarino75]

I agree she nails it and deserved her Tony nomination! I don't think she will win since the character is a bit underdeveloped, but Brava, Jayne!

[@OldieMusicMan]

And with that, Ethel Shutta is now my SECOND favorite Hattie.

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

This production was stunning, and is one of Sondheim's masterpieces. I can't wait til we get another revival of this (as I also loved the 2001 revival too!).

[@omorado]

I also thought I'd never see Jayne again! She was so great in this production. Thanks.

[@davidmcgrath3963]

the lady nails it.

[@ThaiHainanese]

love this

[@artboyero]

I love this!!!

[@emma8thompson]

So damn good.

[@kalmusc]

Love it. Jayne rocks. Enjoyed it even more than Ethel Shutte's performance.

[@sfyc]

I think I've watched this vid 30 times...

[@KateBushDepot]

@Jacinta24601 You're welcome! Glad you like it. :D

[@ChrisRogersLV]

Jayne is a friend of mine. Fantastic performer! Check her ibdb profile out. Last seen in King Lear. She also does a lot of Film/TV. www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/jayne-houdyshell-406112

[@Drench394]

Absolutely glorious. I actually love you for uploading this. Do you have Loveland/Live, Laugh, Love/Buddy's Blues, by any chance? I would actually kill to see them. Well, not literally, but you know

[@KateBushDepot]

@LovettSweeney Yeah, I uploaded it. ;)

[@ColdenLamb]

Thank you! Do you have Who's That Woman, that's my favorite number :)

[@laramartins3335]

I'm just a Broadway Baby, Walking off my tired feet, Pounding Forty Second Street To be in a show. Broadway Baby, Learning how to sing and dance, Waiting for that one big chance To be in a show. Gee, I'd like to be on some marquee, All twinkling lights, A spark to pierce the dark From Batt'ry Park to Washington Heights. Some day maybe, All my dreams will be repaid. I can get to strut my stuff, Working for a nice man Like a Ziegfeld or a Weissman In a big-time Broadway show! Heck, I'd even play the maid To be in a show. Say, Mister producer, Some girls get the breaks. Just give me my cue, sir. I've got what it takes. Say, Mister Producer, I'm talkin' to you, sir. I don't need a lot, Only what I got, Plus a tube of greasepaint and a follow spot! I'm a Broadway Baby, Slaving at the five and ten, Dreaming of the great day When I'll be in a show. Broadway Baby, Making rounds all afternoon, Eating at a greasy spoon To save on my dough. At my tiny flat there's just my cat, A bed and a chair. Still I'll stick it till I'm on a bill all over Times Square. Some day maybe, If I stick it long enough, I can get to strut my stuff, Work-ing for a nice man Like a Ziegfeld or a Weissman In a big-time Broadway show!

[@johnboys4697]

Lara Martins oh please as if we don’t know the words

[@julie223783]

I love Bernadette peters in this part but I love how the magic is portrayed from the magic that is soundhiem ...this lady is a real

[@KateBushDepot]

@bohemianben Edited. ;)

[@acgogoacgogo8854]

Superb. But I never liked the ending. I think Soundheim should just let her have the big finale solo. The song deserves it.

[@americanboy99]

no it's perfect :)

[@richardmayora6974]

She was sensational and sadly the show never got that good again.