Little Shop of Horrors - "Suddenly Seymour" (1983) - MDA Telethon

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Check out Ellen Greene and the cast of Little Shop of Horrors as they perform "Suddenly Seymour" during the 1983 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is rockin' performance guaranteed to have you wanting more!
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[@MrTreCarter618]

The contrast from her quiet voice to her belting voice is crazy

[@craighoelzer7118]

MrTreCarter618 incredible talent

[@rosiebrooks7685]

Reminds me of michel'le

[@christinar.natividad7465]

That's why I'm here! Wasn't sure she was singing or another voice was dubbed in lol

[@IAmRayAnthony]

I'm pretty sure we're supposed to like fall down at her feet and worship her or something. 🥵🙌🥰

[@saladfingersasmrparty9768]

I’m glad to know Audrey II supports fighting muscular dystrophy

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

But how does he feel about Cerebral Palsy?

[@simeonwitten3636]

It wants its victims to taste their best, and muscular dystrophy is human equivalent to grissle.

[@ciscokid3430]

They know how important it is to grow up l e a f y unt s t r o n g.

[@cassidyb.3531]

How is it not a huge meme yet 😭😭

[@scienz]

lol yooooooo 😆 🤣

[@gordyCA]

Ellen Greene is untouchable in this role. UNTOUCHABLE. But this clip is a wonderful reminder of just how incredible Lee Wilkof was in the show. What a fantastic find; thank you!

[@greatfilmmaker]

Look up an actress named Joy Wood. You will change your mind

[@gordyCA]

I saw Joy Woods (with an "s" on the end)--both as an urchin and when she came back as Audrey. She was great, though I think Lena Hall is the current revival's best Audrey. That being said, I stand by my comment. No Audrey has ever successfully banished memories of Ellen. @@greatfilmmaker

[@princejohnneyfan]

For alleged “fans” there sure is a lot of ignorance in the comments. It takes a minute of googling to know this Seymour’s name is Lee Wilkof, he originated the role, he’s a year younger than Ellen and Rick isn’t here because the movie came out in 1986 and this was filmed in 1983. Now can we talk about their talent or are we just gonna repeat “who’s this?” “Why does he look so old” 🙄

[@donnalynn2]

He does look older than her by a lot whether he is or not. Sorry but he can't hold a candle to her. He's God awful. Don't know what the producers were thinking casting him but if I had paid a bunch of money to see him in that role I'd have been pissed.

[@KerryLuckett]

Thank you, Kelly. I think people lack context for understanding cultural artifacts that existed before they were born.

[@Omonohoshi]

@@donnalynn2 Actually he can sing. It is because of his looks, that you feel he is a bad singer. And you are making a judgment call that stereotypes a person into a certain role. People on Broadway have paid their dues, regardless of how You feel about it. Anyone who is on Broadway has sometimes waited years. And for the role he plays, he actually is good. IF you look into the history OF the Seymour. He is a bit of a loser, who no one really cares about. So he embodies the role perfectly. Just because YOU probably would not give him the time of day, does NOT mean he is "God awful".

[@Omonohoshi]

@Parker930 That is a bit harsh. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You probably would not like some of the music Donna likes, so she just expressed her opinion. While she doesn't really know music...it is still harsh to say anything about someone's appearances, regardless of what they said. Explain why she "missed the point", instead of attacking her. This is so common now, people just telling others to "stfu", instead of leading them to a different opinion. IF you do not have time to be informative, why are you here?

[@Omonohoshi]

​@Parker930 No worries...I felt the same way you do. There were many times I wanted to "clap-back" at peoples' nastiness. But did not. I usually do not post much on KZbin because of that very fact. That there are way more nastiness than actual good comments. Someone always wants to create drama. I usually scroll past, this time I just couldn't. I have no idea why either, lol. Maybe because Lee Wilkof (thank you Kelly, for the research which I was going to do. :D ) Sounded good to me, of course since I did not see this in '83, and saw only the movie version with Ellen and Rick, I was a bit thrown off, but knowing the Black and White version and the musical '86 version, I thought Lee was perfect for the role of Seymour. Which I explained to Donna. Nothing is ever a waste of time if we are passionate about a subject. Frustrating, yes...many times. lol I feel you a good person (not that you really need my acknowledgement), especially with your post. If you have the knowledge then share it. We are all teacher, regardless if we want to be or not. lol

[@tillyboos]

She's the BEST Audrey, and ALWAYS will be. The original performer in this case is the (& will ALWAYS be) BEST perfomer in the role. And she was great in the movie version too with Rick Moranis. Ellen Greene is AWESOME! She's also VASTLY underrated generally speaking. I've literally watched her steal scenes from actors like George Clooney & Michelle Pfeiffer. She's REALLY also a GREAT actress. ❤️ Ellen Greene and ALWAYS will.

[@SuperMarioJustin4]

Ben Schaeffer She's not the best Audrey. She IS Audrey.

[@megamike15]

in alot of of cases the original cast is the best version when it comes to musicals. ron taylor is just a really good audrey 2.

[@gmcnewlook]

SuperMarioJustin4 agreed Menken and Ashman might’ve created the character (expanding upon the character from the 1960 Corman movie ) but Ellen brought Audrey to life, it was her idea about the black dress and that platinum blonde wig....

[@Nansbbgrand]

SuperMarioJustin4 ~ Touché!

[@gmcnewlook]

Thomas Thornton you do agree she set the bar for the character every actress (professional or not) who has played Audrey since her, had some inspiration from Ellen’s Audrey, she’s the first (musical anyways) but won’t be the last

[@Phaota]

I'm so glad they got Ellen to do her role in the classic film. It just wouldn't have been the same without her vocal talent.

[@smurf902]

Me too. They usually do the ridiculous casting of someone more of a "name" for box office sales, but NOBODY could do this justice like Ellen, even today.

[@bookwoman53]

@@smurf902 The movie studio had Cindy Lauper in mind.

[@smurf902]

@@bookwoman53 while she was the right type, there's no evidence she can act

[@tenaciousb4731]

I mean, how do you not booked her for the movie, after watching her own a performance like that? Her role is a impossible act to follow after

[@DJoy221]

Some of you are so mean. He has a lovely voice! Just because he isn’t Rick Moranis doesn’t mean that y’all have to trash him 🙄 Ellen is perfection as always ❤️

[@donnalynn2]

It's personal opinion. I'm sorry but he's awful. He may be younger than her but he looks old enough to be her father. IMO he doesn't have the talent to do this part justice and ruined this song. Some may love him and think he's great. It's not being mean to give an opinion.

[@bassfacegia]

He’s good, both of them are amazing. However, he looks a lot older than her which is kinda odd looks wise.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@D Lo He has a better voice then Rick Moranis Everyone that can not hear it needs to go to a hearing Test. All the Trash Talk is just Fanboyism.

[@thaisparedes9322]

@@sheldoncooper8199 kiss my ass

[@davidmurrell5143]

@@thaisparedes9322 no disrespect to Rick Moranis, but Lee Wilkof is a Broadway star and Rick isn't. Rick didn't do a bad job, but you're comparing an amateur with a professional here. The fact that Lee has been in 10 Broadway shows between 1986 and 2018 and was the original Seymour (LSoH started as an off Broadway show in 1983, one of 11 Lee off Broadway shows, including 2 stints in Wicked) means he really is a better singer than Rick.

[@michaeldelia9048]

Ellen green owns that song. And that part, i cant imagine anybody else doing it. Bravo. Throwing roses at her.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Michael Delia Its shoes that no other women can fill She was born to perform this role

[@Peepholecircus]

She really belts it out

[@dwainedurrett4381]

4:27 the way she just screams “Suddenly Seymour” is amazing. This whole performance is.

[@cecilie531]

Yes gives me chills!

[@humblenepobaby]

for all the people trashing him for being "old" him and Ellen are both the same age.

[@dezreajeann2226]

Everytime I hear her voice I instantly get goosebumps. My lord, shes an absolute angel.

[@Nansbbgrand]

We know Ellen’s The Best Audrey, but this guy (who?) definitely gives a wonderful rendering of Seymour; sweet, tender, sincere, emotional.. 100% PRESENT in the role. Beautiful!

[@gmcnewlook]

That’s The orginal Seymour, Lee Wilkof

[@Nansbbgrand]

gmcnewlook ~ IS it REALLY?! Woww.. Well, the whole shebang was off to a spectacular start, with perfectly picked players, I must say. This fellow had great stage presence, but choosing Rick Moranis for the movie role was a great move, too. He had a certain.. timeless.. relatable adorabeness for the ages, that really has stood the test of time. ... I wish they could have used Jack Nicholson again for the role of the guy in the dentist’s chair obsessed with pain! HAHA 😆 🦷 🔧

[@Crisslskc]

​@@Nansbbgrandwasn't that guy played by bill murray?

[@staymotivated5446]

​@Crisslskc In the original 1960 little shop of horrors Bill Murray's character was played by Jack Nicholson! If I remember correctly, that was actually one of the first movies he played in.

[@Rosalie1996]

Aww i love Lee Wilkof! He's such a sweetie and orginated the role! Now they've got pretty boys like Jeremy Jordan playing seymour and some of the jokes don't land. Seymour isn't supposed to be gorgeous.

[@celeste4098]

Exactly Seymour wasn't handsome even in one song Audrey mentions that he is cute because because of his kindness and inner beauty.

[@BeesBeesBees248]

@@celeste4098 um excuse me Rick Moranis was adorable as seymour and pretty good looking as far as seymours go

[@woolfy02]

'Seymour' looks old enough to be her dad...

[@chillarypuff]

So true !!!!!

[@theminutepast]

@@celeste4098 Agree! It's nice to see the casting as it was intended to be. It definitely doesn't seem as romantic or predestined for Seymour and Audrey to get together with this pairing. It makes it that much more obvious that Audrey 2 is pulling the strings, IMO.

[@monkeySkeptic]

Here after seeing the Broadway revival with Jonathan Groff and Tammy Blanchard in these roles. They were great, but this original cast remains unparalleled.

[@JC-yy8iv]

Tammy’s take has really grown on me, it’s very distinctive but it makes sense to me, Audrey’s supposed to be kinda streetwise and even trashy, but in this day and age just having bleach-blonde hair and tight miniskirts doesn’t really read that way to us anymore, not quite like it did 40 years ago. I think Tammy kind of resets Audrey so that she reads to us the way she was intended to

[@danieldostermanntv]

Her Voice is incredible. The Whisper and the Belting Abilities are impeccable especially wrapped up in all that Emotion 🏆💯

[@peaceistheanswer275]

This was three years before the movie was made.

[@philipmancera5796]

It's kinda amazing that a movie would come out three years before a sequel.

[@BuzzardPlanet97]

@@philipmancera5796 ?

[@ryansmith4494]

And a year after the off Broadway musical.

[@paulmaxwell8851]

I always get goosebumps when I hear Ellen Greene sing this song. She is incredible.

[@KeelyBurnMusic]

I honestly love Lee Wilkof as Seymour, at least I love his singing voice. I thought the dialogue before the song was a bit stiff and un-emotive, but really it was just a prelude to the song so I understand if they didn't go all out. Ellen Greene is just amazing, though imo this is not the best performance I've seen of hers. She puts so much heart into her singing.

[@ellietyson7048]

You can see how much Ellen Greene has progressed, and gotten better at at acting and even singing compared to this (in 1983) and the film (in 1986)

[@ChrisM-hz1vg]

4:23 - 4:28 when not even the freakin building you're in can contain your voice.

[@nursofeanurhisham]

“Suddenly Seymour is standing beside me” Seymour: sitting down

[@GlowingMpd]

👍

[@yamyam_1978]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@comichound]

Ellen Greene blows me away every time she belts out this song. Simply amazing.

[@audrey7165]

Audrey II is such a sassy one. I LOVE THIS MUSICAL SO MUCH!

[@smurf902]

Did you hear how the boom mic 🎤 was further away once she got on top of the platform further stage left and you could hear more of her voice echoing into the soundstage? Geez! She was crazy powerful.

[@mikestyles499]

WOW! Ellen Greene stands alone. What a gifted singer!

[@willbennett4700]

I will forever stan Ellen Greene ❤

[@matthewdalessandro5975]

Man whenever I watch this I just feel we all were so robbed to have never gotten a filmed version with these two playing the roles. Their chemistry is just amazing and they both have just such great voices.

[@plawson8577]

Because Moranis was BORN to play Seymour in the Film adaptation . And if you don’t appreciate Moranis, go jump in a lake.

[@roobokau]

The very first time I saw Elllen Greene I fell in love. This was the movie version. This lady can sing - an incredible "set of pipes". I can play her over and over, and I do. Thank you Ellen

[@singenstattatmen5096]

Wow what a belt, with the emotional voice break! Very powerful! And to keep up the way the character speaks even then, incredible.

[@kjamison5951]

What a belter! Props to all involved. Cannot help but love Ellen Greene to pieces.

[@joshjhutton]

3:38 "Standing Beside me", as Seymour continues to stay seated. That's about as funny as Rose telling Jack that she'll never let go, just as she lets go of his hand and lets him sink into the cold depths of the North Atlantic Ocean.

[@thelivealohashow6162]

Think that's bad? In Evita, she sings, "All you have to do is look at me and know that every word is true." She's on the radio.

[@briantuma1502]

It’s a figure of speech. It doesn’t mean he has to be physically standing beside her 24/7

[@princepeterwolf]

I love Rick, but Lee was just on a whole other level, and their chemistry is insane

[@glendaray7349]

Ever since I saw this musical it's been a Favorite, I was super shocked to hear Ellen Green...Go from simple minded bimbo...to a feisty Diva...When she BLOWS..this song..outta this world, absolutely adore her entire role, BRAVO Ellen⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@OptimusPhillip]

I'm so happy to see a non-bootleg quality video of the 1982 cast, especially the original Audrey II puppet. And for such a great cause at that!

[@michaelbeaudoin1518]

The 1983 microphones cannot even handle her voice. She is absolute perfection in this role. ❤

[@megamike15]

audrey 2 just in the background plotting.

[@mushroomhead3619]

Actually the kid in the suit shat himself and is trying to tell the director.

[@pandaparkconstructions2975]

@@mushroomhead3619 what is he trying to tell the director?

[@mchjsosde]

@@pandaparkconstructions2975 that he shat himself... keep up!

[@pandaparkconstructions2975]

@@mchjsosde sorry I thought that he meant that he had shut the pod and was trying to tell the director something.

[@denniskennedy8573]

potting

[@missimin]

I wish he had been in the movie. I love his voice.

[@jedijones]

Ellen Greene's acting is absolutely tremendous here. Her eyes, her movements, her singing...this is a complete creation of a fully realized character. It must have taken amazing talent to put this kind of a performance into the play night after night. Thank God Frank Oz cast her in the movie. I don't see the same quality of acting from "Seymour" here. I don't think anyone could have surpassed Rick Moranis in the movie role.

[@TheNewMrsB4905]

Totally agree. No disrespect to Lee. But Rick brought the dorky shyness that really made the the role.

[@speed2cruisecontrol784]

stop.

[@CosplayCore]

"I am the star of a show called Little Shop of Horrors! Hahahahahaha!" Well, now we know Audrey II can smash the fourth wall. XD

[@mephostopheles3752]

To be fair, the fourth wall of Mushnik’s shop literally doesn’t exist on stage. There’s nothing between the shop at the back of the stage and the front portion of the stage that represents the sidewalk/street outside.

[@franklesser5655]

I saw these two in the original in New York. Awesome then, awesome now!

[@lc1715]

It's pretty funny that this is the first Seymour Ellen Greene had, and the last was Jake Gyllenhaal.

[@mikeygoodboi]

And she's only aged 6 months since then.

[@peteshadle4878]

Beautiful voice... heavenly even. Thank you

[@barbarabrown7974]

Ellen Greene rocks this song. I have several different versions of the soundtrack, from both Broadway, the movie, and the revival.

[@vaxshin]

Lordy! Full body tingles when she sings those strong notes.

[@RobDeRosaActor]

She makes the entire song come alive. Thrilling.

[@MarshalGrover]

Man, what a treasure trove of stuff this channel can be.

[@2right2bwrong49]

👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars for Ellen Greene. Her voice is AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@ericabernstein6807]

Love the score to this show. Who would have known that the team who wrote so many scores to Disney movies wrote this great score to a horror musical. The movie is great too, but the “Hollywood” ending I could have done without.

[@gmcnewlook]

Erica Bernstein this was the musical (and movie) that made them really famous for Disney to take notice... (they even rehashed somewhere that’s green for part of your world....)

[@deedee67888]

What a treat! To see the original Seymour again (I saw him in the original Off-Broadway production) is amazing. Thanks for posting this!!

[@BrianFootwork]

The belt of ellen is unforgettable. GIFTED.

[@lenedralawrence7271]

That lady sang yall❤️❤️

[@Terrykeith_]

I love her voice!!!

[@gregscott4673]

And here’s the original cast I saw at the Orpheum back in ‘84

[@ricarleite]

Ellen Greene was not part of the cast in 84.

[@tvaddict6623]

I saw it there in ‘87- it was amazing!!

[@k.burton3473]

omgosh im sitting here watching and enjoying and as soon as Ellen Greene started singing I got goosebumps all up n down my arms! LOVE THIS

[@bookwoman53]

Lee is the original Seymour from the first 1982 Off B’way show at the Orpheum Theatre production and he’s on the original recording. I wore out my copy.

[@LarryDavis2099]

wow, never knew this existed. Really cool

[@bookwoman53]

Larry Davis I just found it today. Serendipity can be a great thing.

[@DrakeDrakeDrake]

Larry Dvvccvvtvtvtvc

[@bobbyshaddoe3004]

Ellen Greene is absolutely divine!

[@chadhatter2779]

Lee!! The original Seymour! So fabulous

[@beaellie9766]

His look and voice....perfect!

[@Pogueconductor]

Every time she sings I get chills.

[@rosaurachile12]

15 year old me : she sings so weird 16 year old me: IM NOT CEYING YOUR CRYING

[@funvideoperson5268]

So cool--a few years before the movie--these two are very talented! ❤

[@idabaca3878]

I will never understand all the hate Lee gets. He is HER AGE and has the best singing voice out of everyone who has played Seymour. He harmonizes with Ellen the absolute best. I don't get the creepy vibe everyone is talking about. This is romantic as heck!!

[@TheStOne1]

No, he is the worst Seymour I've seen/heard.

[@sbinsdca]

@@TheStOne1 nobody cares what you think about him

[@tysargent9647]

@@TheStOne1 Apparently, he was good enough to be the first actor to play the character off-Broadway.

[@speed2cruisecontrol784]

@@TheStOne1 i think you should be hospitalized

[@biancatellington85]

@@TheStOne1 He’s fantastic and perfect for the part. He’s part of the reason a little off-broadway show became so popular. He not only did the show on Broadway, but in the tour, so the production must be smarter than you.

[@matthewdalessandro5975]

Man, this makes me wish there was more filmed with Lee Wilkof and Ellen Greene as Seymour and Audrey. In audio bootlegs I can hear their chemistry was awesome but even just seeing this scene alone, you can just see how brilliant both performers are

[@beaellie9766]

Their versions of Seymour and Audrey put the characters "past their prime" and desperate to find each other and find love. It is something is is sorely missing and often overlooked in current versions of the show.

[@CosplayCore]

It never occurred to me how much time Ellen had to explore this character before doing the film. :O

[@10000spidersinatrenchcoat]

Oh wow I’d love to see more of this version!

[@rolandcolyer5199]

A nice production of one of my favorite shows; and in such a good cause.

[@ardianworld777]

I don't care, for all that matters Ellen Greene could sing the telephone book and I would still be obsessed!

[@officialmichaelcarrasco]

She is untouchable. 🔥🔥🔥

[@mayle2010]

Such a romantic song ❤️

[@marycarlson6084]

I love them both. 😊😊

[@westernwanderer8397]

I've always loved the movie since I was a kid. For some reason, this song gets me teary eyed; especially as I've gotten older. I love Ellen Green's voice. Watching the movie, I felt sorry for Audrey and thought she was beautiful. I guess that may be why as adult I was attracted to blondes, go figure. Whenever the movie comes on, I always watch it for this song and "Somewhere that's green."

[@sbinsdca]

It's a very emotional song. She had a terrible childhood with a father who abandoned the family. Girls from such families usually end up in a vicious cycle of abusive relationships in an attempt to fill the emotional void the father left inside of them. She finally gets the good guy who treats her well and feels like she deserves it.

[@notasbignow1]

I’d love to meet Elle Greene as I love the movie The Little House of Horror I watch it all the time 💙💙

[@sandyainley8109]

I just decided to tap-into u tube Little Shop of Horrors last evening, only to hear and see this SMASHING performance. I AM a musician Myself, and I feel moved by the performance....especially this version of the song Suddenly Seymour! Lol.

[@veviev]

He ain't Rick but he has a voice and awesome charisma! She's obviously the GOAT.

[@frossbog]

Many come close, but none sing this better than Ellen.

[@jaredfalk7701]

She is so great. Never a false moment.

[@robertlauncher]

This is my first time seeing the original Seymour up close. Very different look to pretty much every future interpretation influenced by Moranis. Very neat to see

[@jedijones]

It's absolutely amazing to see Ellen and the other performers doing this performance from the same year the original show was running. It pains me that no video of the actual original play was made. The movie is wonderful but it's really eye-opening to see its true origins in the play.

[@Oncearanger88]

You can find it on you tube

[@jedijones]

@@Oncearanger88 I've seen a homemade recording from the bleachers of the original play but it wasn't the original cast. By that point in the run the original cast had been replaced, partly I think because the original cast had gone to do the play in London by then.

[@JohnnyCardinale]

Good God she is so underrated.

[@AN-hv1vm]

Great vocal performance. She is incredible incredible incredible

[@CosplayCore]

I think this performance seems every bit as good as the one with Rick Moranis. This is some good work!

[@vincentdelorca1821]

This is awesome

[@kfog9430]

This is THE FRICKIN BOMB and I didn't know it existed until today!

[@COBYKOEHL1]

BRILLIANT VOICES

[@themaxcollective]

such a good puppet

[@Hinatachan360]

I love me some Ellen Green 💕

[@jackofalltradesmercury207]

Awesome👍👍👍👍

[@idk-zt8rx]

I thought Sarah Brightman was the most overhated musical actor until I saw the comments about Lee Wilkof in this video 💀

[@miaemily2411]

I really like this Seymour I don’t care what anyone says

[@kathybuhler360]

Hey I like this guy in this role

[@darkangelw8472]

An applaud, to the two actors, operating the Audrey to puppet. One with the legs/roots and the other the gigant snout

[@onnapnewo]

Agreed, but it was actually just one puppeteer! They used their arms for the pod and their legs for the roots.

[@feastoffun]

Nobody can top Ellen Greene as Audrey.

[@erynnpointer4724]

We’re doing this for our musical and our audition song is this and I’d have to sing for Audrey, and I want to, but I’m nervous about getting made fun of, because I have been in the past. Auditions are the 18th and I’m scared. 😅 Edit: So, I went and it went okay and I got a callback! But in the callback I got an understudy position to Ronnette and I also got Stage Manager! So that’s really exciting!! (I never thought I could sing, so getting an understudy position as well as a part to assist in this production is pretty cool seeing as I’m only a freshman :))

[@kesturrr]

You're gonna be great just believe in yourself and enjoy your performance! :)

[@erynnpointer4724]

Kester Dandan thank you

[@georgesmith4307]

How did they go?

[@erynnpointer4724]

SomethingIncredible i just edited it

[@georgesmith4307]

@@erynnpointer4724 congrats! Good luck during the show :)

[@Em_Cee669]

Ellen Greene gives me chills in this performance. She did amazing in the 1986 film, but that one? Doesn't compare at all to this performance

[@malako777A]

Ellen Greene looks so good in here.

[@smurf902]

NOBODY can do that rock belt like Ellen. It is incredible and ridiculous at the same time, and it's supposed to be, it's part of the camp of it all. She understood that. This little breathy, mousey-voiced Brooklynese voice just busts out with this serious, 60s-inspired torch big voiced rock belt completely out of nowhere. Everybody just does it with their Broadway corny belt or pop belt these days (too thin and nasal). It doesn't have enough contrast to the spoken Audrey voice.

[@Melanie-bm7vh]

Obviously the people putting down this Gentleman for his looks, age, etc. Have no idea what this song or this play is about. Sing it a little louder Ellen, for the people in the back... "Sweet Understanding!"

[@willcoleman2458]

I liked George Salazar’s interpretation of this song a bit better. Audrey did great here, but IDK if it’s just me or is Seymour being less emotionally vulnerable and more... creepy?

[@jodgee2374]

Well, he murdered her boyfriend, and now he's trying to get her on rebound. It's not usually played as creepy, but I understand the direction.

[@lennon4710]

Also, this is the original off-broadway cast, and I don't think that Seymour was coined as a Nerdy Type until the film was released.

[@haineshisway]

@@lennon4710 Lee Wilkof isn't nerdy??? That's the whole POINT of Seymour - nerdy. This new thing of casting manly, hunky Seymours just tells me that the idiots who do the show now don't understand the material at ALL.

[@ketepunzelmank4701]

Hunter Foster and George Salazar do a much better job imo, but a lot of things in the original Off Broadway version are overrated anyways

[@yayshowvids6427]

Will Coleman Definitely give George the edge, though this is good

[@obeii1805]

Let’s not forget the original back singers where all powerhouses, and vocally carried the movie, they hadn’t been given enough credit 4 it

[@maddyrose541]

WHY DOES SHE SOUND SO MUCH BETTER IN THIS THAN IN THE 1986 MOVIE

[@JustPeachie22]

Right???? I just said the same thing lol