Katie Hall - Gethsemane (Westend Fest)

[@Jujupig8]

Why does Katie Hall have to be so perfect?!?!

[@ashleyartus]

YES SHES DISARMING.

[@alittlebitanna]

I've never seen a female singer do this song, but this is absolutely incredible!

[@margicates553]

Morgan James does a pretty incredible version too

[@aleishamclean]

Jodie Steele's version is good too

[@Blokewood3]

Amy Ray did the whole role.

[@userhjk702]

Everyone saying she can't sing it because she's a woman.... leave. This is perfect. I love how she made it her own.

[@kiskethekeeper]

The whole "problem" with this version is that she SINGS it! She forgets to tell te story! Jesus was desperate and afraid when he sang this song to his father. The only thing you hear in her version is technique!

[@siribaimusic]

You can be desperate without screaming which is what 95% of men who play this role do with the song

[@beckyc8104]

@@kiskethekeeper you can clearly hear the pain in her voice. She acts this super well.

[@andreaLADE]

She is excellent!

[@maritzalara8162]

Um, not because she’s a woman. I heard other women sing this song and they nailed it. What is missing for me is the anguish. I totally agree, she can definitely sing. No doubt about it. But, her interpretation lacks the desperate anguish if she were to perform this in the musical.

[@chronicallywilting]

SIS REALLY POPPED OFF AND I WASNT READY

[@MichelAzevedo29]

2019 and every once in a while I come here and listen to this. Still amazes me

[@marieschubert869]

Same!!!!!!

[@kariama9569]

Wonderful! I have no words. I used to say: "I'd like to be a man to be able to sing Gethsemane." Not anymore haha This is just inspiring!!! I loved it

[@rhaearganda7827]

If there would ever be a need for a soprano Hermoine Granger, Katie is your gal. She has a young, passionate, and intelligent voice.

[@siribaimusic]

modern musical theatre composers would just make her a mezzo mix belter =(

[@meganomahoney5450]

I’m a fully trained light lyric soprano I work in musical theatre at my house I since I was a little girl

[@ashleyartus]

NO GIRL IN THEATRE CAN EVER CHALLENGE KATIE HALL...SHE EXTRAORDINARY AND HER VOICE IS FROM GOD.X

[@imnotacat3798]

I’d love to see her as Glinda

[@musicatheatrefan]

I would absolutely love to see Katie play Jesus, opposite Jodie Steele as Judas (after watching Jodie's performance of Heaven On Their Minds, which was amazing). I know it's unlikely to happen, but this is just my opinion since I think that would be an awesome performance to watch

[@erikabentley8185]

Why is everyone bashing her for singing a song intended for a male???? Sierra Boggess sang Stars from Les Mis and no one in the comment section of the video I saw bashed her for singing a song intended for a male(plz no hate)

[@sdsures]

It's wonderful!

[@siribaimusic]

Erika Bentley I never want to hear a man sing this song ever again personally

[@misha6390]

And that's on the Jesus Christ superstar fanbase being toxic and being unable to accept anyone else than the 70s cast in any of the roles

[@uhulpires]

This song is an arrow to the knee. And this interpretation made me cry from 0:00 to 4:59

[@undead.rising]

WOW - I did not expect her to hit those high notes. She is incredible!

[@johnnoflem128]

Wasn't expecting that WOW now I'm in tears.

[@andreluizsaleroandrade6484]

Me rn 6 years after

[@sharitataylor6553]

Awesome!!! I've always wondered what "Gethsemane" would sound like if a girl sang it and I had my answer coming here! Katie nailed it! ❤❤❤

[@saxongirl2054]

How I wish there was a video of Katie & John Owen Jones in phantom. They should have been the rah concert cast. :'(

[@johncasciani]

Thanks Katie. First saw you at the 02 les mis concert and have been a fan ever sense. Hope you make it to California sometime like Alfie did.

[@alissadmc]

i keep coming back to this again and again since i first saw it years ago. genuinely one of my favourite versions

[@crazyguy98456978]

Please come back to us Katie! We miss you in the theatre world!

[@JP-uk4rk]

She's going to do the Les Mis UK tour as Fantine

[@melissam597]

I’m disappointed that her career hasn’t really taken off yet, she should be as big a name as Sutton Foster and other huge musical stars.

[@BluRemembra]

This is absolutely incredible. Those high notes!!

[@malonefan]

Absolutely astonishing performance. Word class, Katie, Well done!

[@lostinthelookingglas]

I tried listening to the original after this version...and I love this one so much more.

[@victoriapontmercy1428]

she sounds like an angel

[@kayleighshaw21]

She absolutely incredible! I've seen this so many times! Katie, you are amazing! :D

[@oliviaattwooll-keith3728]

She is so phenomenal!

[@lucadolhai1074]

Amazing! The best! I love her production! Like this from hungary!

[@cardwellcom]

I watched Katie in west side story!!!!!!

[@KTini137]

absolutely stunning Katie! xxx

[@kakhak]

This is a great voice. Love it.

[@misskikixxxx]

She's fabulous!

[@emilystone36]

Absolutely incredible. She never fails to impress me

[@ashleyartus]

There's no doubt shes Breathtaking. This woman moves me...she's an actress with disarming vocal control.x I want to do a film with her,just putting that out there.

[@hannakenney1965]

I didn't expect this. She did it. She pulled off Jesus's song. That was beautiful.

[@weirdofun1]

*Tears of love* this is perfect

[@ashleyartus]

shes fearless.

[@JLee1293]

I am wholly speechless!!

[@charlottestanley5686]

wow yeah she nailed it this time. great

[@bullyup40able]

just perfect!

[@colin9592]

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓 When are you planning to perform in Korea? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Hectorlionelcroons]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@coleyblossoms1051]

Wow I've got goosebumps!! It would be lovely to see a more operatic interpretation other than those insane high notes, but still bravo!

[@KBAFourthtime]

The first female to sing this so well, or is she?

[@trikkerman1]

I see where you went. Death to the SJW.

[@ThelSuperlKing]

a-ha! So this is where you hang around. You should check my version of this song and feel the pain, sorrow, torment, despair, angst as well as the dirt and blues in my voice but frankly I do a better Herod. I think I am the best Herod ever! LOL

[@argon7430]

Shiloh Gen 49:10 pretty tragic mate

[@gaylewest3663]

Morgan James did it live in an all female show called "She is risen" and produced 2 EP's of a 3 part album. She is an operatic soprano who also sings blues and soul music. She held the "watch me die" for 26 seconds.

[@alankellymd]

Wow. Fab.

[@frutoish]

This song is a little faster than usual but damn this is beautiful.

[@pianofreak91]

Yes! The tempo of the piano is really bugging me

[@juliedaigle2250]

I absolutely love this! :D She is so inspiring and amazing! Love you Katie!!! :)

[@ronnepony]

Best version I've ever seen of this song, amazing

[@masarusenpai1952]

Didn't she play Cosette in the 25th anniversary of Les Mis?

[@melissam597]

She did!

[@maggieaishalee3829]

And Christine Daae in POTO's uk tour I think

[@ashleyartus]

SHES AN ACTRESS dont forget that. Her singing voice is blesseed but she is a consumate actress.x ACTRESS.X

[@Spoonicide]

Damn. This is good. And those acoustics.

[@mikecortez8234]

A little too fast, slow it down just a tad. But love her voice

[@RubyPhoenix90]

Absolutely perfect!!! Women can sing this song just as good as the guys

[@thumai1969]

I watched this before I watched any of the classic performances and honestly Katie Hall ruined it for me. I never want to hear a man sing this ever again

[@hiitsme6214]

I loved this, very beautiful. And the accent works somehow?

[@alessa.]

I almost forgot to watch this today

[@broadwaysweetie]

Any fellow nerd know what key she sings this in? I’d be terribly grateful as I’m auditioning to play Jesus in an all female production and I’d love to audition with Katie’s key. 💖

[@margicates553]

She’s lovely Morgan James does a killer version as Jesus too. Shoshana bean plays Judas as well.✨

[@JavertRA]

Great! Though to avoid the gender swap thing, she could sang the original lyric "God thy will is hard/But you hold every card" instead of the reference to "son." But that's neither here nor there.

[@clairelee9087]

I only want to say If there is a way Take this cup away from me For I don't want to taste its poison Feel it burn me I have changed I'm not as sure, as when we started Then, I was inspired Now, I'm sad and tired Listen, surely I've exceeded expectations Tried for three years, seems like thirty Could you ask as much from any other man? But if I die See the saga through and do the things you ask of me, Let them hate me, hit me, hurt me, nail me to their tree I'd want to know, I'd want to know, my God I'd want to know, I'd want to know, my God Want to see, I'd want to see, my God Want to see, I'd want to see, my God Why I should die Would I be more noticed than I ever was before? Would the things I've said and done matter any more? I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord Have to see, I'd have to see, my Lord If I die what will be my reward? If I die what will be my reward? Have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord I'd have to know, I'd have to know, my Lord Why should I die? Oh why should I die? Can you show me now that I would not be killed in vain? Show me just a little of your omnipresent brain Show me there's a reason for your wanting me to die You're far to keen and where and how, but not so hot on why Alright, I'll die! Just watch me die! See how I die! Then I was inspired Now, I'm sad and tired After all, I've tried for three years, seems like ninety Why then am I scared to finish what I started What you started, I didn't start it God, thy will is hard But you hold every card I will drink your cup of poison Nail me to your cross and break me Bleed me, beat me Kill me Take me, now! Before I change my mind

[@bibblek]

Oh my Katie Hall!

[@theABCcafe]

Brava Katie!

[@maritzalara8162]

She is an excellent singer. Has great vocal range! However, I can’t say that her version of this song is my favorite. I think, for me, what’s missing is the anguish. But, other than that, she has a great voice.

[@ashleyartus]

SPEECHLESS.X

[@kyleemarquez-downie3333]

does anyone know what key this is in??

[@rheabruen]

speechless

[@Damonistique]

This made me think that Jesus' role is actually quite feminine, so what if... Great performance! An interesting version and lot of passion in singing. The opera-like parts sound a bit confusing, but the overall impression is good.

[@siribaimusic]

I don't find it confusing at all

[@laureanocastillodiaz1362]

Brillante

[@doctorfuller9514]

can anyone tell me what her top note is here?

[@TheDodgerReid]

I think it's around Eb6 or E6.

[@tooftooftoof]

Its C#6

[@pixiepqueen]

Great

[@Lyendith]

Love the voice, but the tempo feels a bit too rushed…

[@nascimento4878]

vere mirinda

[@ashleyartus]

i think shes like " STREEP".X

[@ashleyartus]

i would lay rose petals at this ladys feet.x

[@hannahriddle3770]

wOWWWWWW

[@Girl-rj3qe]

Gosh the comments here are so sexist. Katie here is so great singing this song, showing her great vocals. As some people have said, this is a male’s song, so don’t expect her to sing it a male singer would sing this. She’s not singing in character nor playing in Jesus Christ superstar, so we should only judge her on how she use her vocals as a female singing this song, not as character in Jesus Christ superstar

[@paulgunderson4721]

Wonderful version. Only nit is why the change in lyrics from the original? "God, thy will is hard. But you hold every card." Not saying I dislike the newer lyrics, but they did take me out of the song for a moment.

[@marinao4412]

I fairly certain that it was Officially Changed by the lyricist at some point in the near past, as most of the productions I've heard recently have had it that way.

[@musicaltrash2024]

OH. MY. GOD. I AM SHOOKETH. AND VERY GAY.

[@giuliobizzarri300]

Gosh… The World is going upside down…

[@alessa.]

Ah yes we love a (woman with cute english accent)-ish version of Jesus

[@bethdavis1812]

Christ on a bike she ain't no ted neely

[@norizaabdulhamid6373]

is she Cosette

[@JP-uk4rk]

She did play her a while ago.

[@charlieni645]

It's really terrifying....

[@lisaveg1]

Really... This song has to be sung in another way....She cannot do it..

[@quinnaddison420]

This is camp

[@chandanpuri2428]

A woman can sing this song, but she doesn't have a loud or dynamic enough voice to sing this song or to preform with the kind of expression that is necessary for the emotional aspects of it.

[@epo1980]

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[@lorimarine6270]

WTF??? You can't even spell.

[@trikkerman1]

That is what a woman with curves looks like.

[@mattresplay4928]

Нет. Эта песня не для женского голоса. Да и вообще не для женщин впринципе.

[@christophspengler]

Just horrible! An insult to that fabulous song!

[@alankellymd]

Do you know the context in which this was performed?

[@christophspengler]

Alan Kelly No, I don't.

[@alankellymd]

Christoph Spengler Singers have to sing a song that they would never get cast to sing. Katie chose this song as she's unlikely to be cast as Jesus. The whole idea of the event is to experience something different - while raising money for charity.

[@christophspengler]

Alan Kelly I understand that, but it still sounds horrible to me. At least it is a very silly idea to let a woman sing that song. And if I was her, I would not be very happy to find that on youtube ... I appreciate that she joins a charity show, but ...

[@alankellymd]

Christoph Spengler What an incredibly sexist remark "a very silly idea to LET a woman sing that song" -why not? Katie knew this was being filmed - anyway you're missing the point. This is a fantastic interpretation of a song she would probably never be cast in. Stop for a second and open up your musical mind to alternative versions of songs

[@fluteyphil]

Wonderful job! I loved this! Though you're entirely too damned cute to have the weight of the world on your shoulders whilst contemplating your own mortality!!!