musical theatre moments that i just can’t seem to forget

this is going to be the first part of probably a million parts because i have so many favorite moments
00:00-00:53 Disappear Acoustic - Dear Evan Hansen (Taylor Trensch & Alex Boniello)
00:54-01:10 World Burn - Mean Girls (Renee Rapp)
01:11-01:28 Candy Store - Heathers
01:29-02:25 The Schuyler Sisters - Hamilton (West End)
02:26-02:55 Bad Idea Cover - Waitress (Erika Henningsen & Kyle Selig)
02:56-03:34 Sincerely, Me Cover - Dear Evan Hansen (Grant Gustin, Darren Criss, Will Roland)
03:35-04:21 I'm Here - The Color Purple (Cynthia Erivo)
04:22-05:11 For the First Time in Forever - Frozen (Tony's Performance)
05:12-06:21 Michael in the Bathroom - Be More Chill (NPR Tiny Desk)
06:22-06:53 Bad Idea Cover - Waitress (Erika Henningsen & Kyle Selig) PT 2
06:54-07:23 Dead Mom - Beetlejuice (Sophia Anne Caruso)
07:24-08:05 We Got Work to Do - Firebringer
08:06-08:34 The end of Defying Gravity - a few actresses who have played Elphie
08:35-09:01 Right Hand Man - Something Rotten! (Emily Kristen Morris - National Tour)
09:02-09:53 The Wizard and I Cover - Wicked (Ariana DeBose)
09:54-10:26 We Dance/Mama Will Provide - Once on this Island (Tony's Performance)
10:27-10:56 Finding Wonderland - Wonderland (Virtual Performance w/ Multiple Stars)
10:57-11:58 Meant to Be Yours - Heathers (Jamie Muscato - West End)
11:59-12:46 Waving Through a Window - Dear Evan Hansen (Andrew Barth Feldman Livestream)
12:47-13:29 When He Sees Me - Waitress (Colleen Ballinger)
13:30-14:20 I Know Where I've Been - Hairspray (Hairspray on Tour)
14:21-14:46 The Fates - Hadestown

[@antheaflorenceportacio8430]

the perfect compilation doesn't exist this video: 👁️👄👁️

[@bocanthandlethis]

I think my musical phase is coming back- idk if I should be glad or scared

[@jackieferll]

Phase? It's a lifestyle!!

[@KylieBison]

lol same

[@philippa8742]

How did you escape? Its been 83 years...

[@KylieBison]

@@philippa8742 I think when covid came and broadway shut down my musical theater phase also when away. Then when broadway opened up again thats when my musical phase came back.

[@princessespiritu9438]

Oh, me too haha just thus week. Ive been listening and rewathicng Into The Woods, Phantom..., Cats and others hahaha

[@lisareeg797]

Jamies JD was absolutely UNHINGED

[@apollokid3110]

FRRR it just hits so different

[@foolishdonut]

SO much gravel lol. Gave strong gremlin energy.

[@king_of_dairy_queen3416]

In my opinion it's better than the original

[@thetheatrekidblewup]

me fr

[@poisonedcoffee_]

peggy being the tallest feels weird but im loving it

[@grxngerss9963]

it honestly feels right

[@raec7891]

and her voice is too mature idk the actress on broadway does a better job portraying peggy’s age in my opinion

[@guardianofpeace6393]

@@raec7891 Imagine her as Maria Reynolds 😍

[@atekotkot]

Usually the youngest is the tallest and the eldest is the shortest in my experience

[@BJ_Freeplay]

It's so exciting to see StarKid Productions have begun to appear in these in the last few years. It's awesome to see them get more love outside our community

[@unlessyoucanbebatman]

Legit! They deserve so much more attention for all of their amazing performances, and seeing them get more of the credit they've been long due is so awesome!

[@under_duck_622]

Yess Starkid!!

[@king_of_dairy_queen3416]

This is unrelated but Joey Richter was the Time Jerker in Henry Danger. Just a fun fact

[@ladyearin]

Cyntia Erivo can teleport me into space with her voice

[@AndyBeeson]

Jesus Christ Renee Rapp has no business being that good.

[@saoirse_the_thespian]

I didn’t think I could ever like a group of Schuyler Sisters as much as I like the OG but I was proved wrong

[@angelicalicari8355]

I'm not comparing them to the OC, but I literally said "holy shit" at this Angelica's voice.

[@XoXoGabbiXoX]

i really thought when it was super blurry still "but is that actually renee elise goldsberry?!" and boy howdy they add some awesome personality to their characters

[@constanza4256]

Okay that Meant to be Yours was absolutely phenomenal

[@hop3005]

agreed. as much as i love ryan mcartan i think jamie muscato more embodies the character

[@king_of_dairy_queen3416]

@@hop3005 fr I love that version of Heathers. Jamie is the best

[@sophieriggs1925]

Cynthia Erivo's performance of I'm Here is proof that you don't need tons of blocking and movement to make a captivating and amazing performance

[@KaylaMarieYT]

i saw the color purple on broadway in 2016 and got to see her and when i tell you the whole room was SOBBING

[@IWillBeHers]

I saw her in it before the Tony nominations were even announced. She got a standing ovation *in the middle of the song* . It was that powerful.

[@PrinceTrexus]

Will Roland, Grant Gustin, AND Darren Criss singing Sincerely Me!? The trifecta I never knew I needed! 😬😬😬

[@willywonkussy649]

Colleen as Dawn is incredible, not only did she get to accomplish her dream of being on Broadway but she also took on this role JUST after having Flynn

[@clashoftash3691]

boy do i have news for you

[@gayslaybestie9317]

oh um....yeah this aged GREAT.....

[@RoseBug42]

This video MAN: the acoustic version of Disappear was a GODSEND, IS THAT ERIKA AND KYLE SINGING BAD IDEA IM YELLING , that ariana debose clip hits DIFFERENT now, and tag yourself I'm Rob just in constant awe of Andrew

[@matthewrandell5055]

Why does the Ariana Debose clip hit different now?

[@megananna4141]

@@matthewrandell5055 I think it might be cause us theatre kids have been watching and following her since bring it on, and now she‘s A LITERAL OSCAR WINNER

[@matthewrandell5055]

@@megananna4141 woooooooo yeah she's been killing it lately. Loved her in The Prom and Schmigadoon

[@agirlnamedgoo]

Jamie Muscato is my favourite JD, his performance is UNREAL.

[@jmd0209]

4:29 someone finally added Frozen into their video! Its so underrated and even if you don't like the movie, give the musical a chance, it's so good

[@grxngerss9963]

the ensemble specifically in this song is absolutely phenomenal. probably one of my favorite moments musically in a show

[@jasonperez7250]

I feel you with “For the First Time in Forever”. My favorite line in the whole movie/musical is “I know it all ends tomorrow, so it has to be today”. Kinda my mantra. I love that line so much

[@xxAngelEmoPrincessxx]

Ok but why did the Elphie ending give me the chills? Such queens 👸🏼

[@KuroDokueki]

Because as theater kids we have a genetic weakness toward that series of notes, and there's no cure for it.

[@SweetDeal13]

Me: Oo this is fun CYNTHIA ERIVO Me: Hysterical crying

[@nsteel5575]

Cynthia is an actual goddess

[@Ozloz]

I rlly went from “I’m not a big musical person” to the theatre kid

[@MicahRion]

I cackled when the Firebringer song started

[@foolishdonut]

Honestly surprised Legally Blonde wasn't on this list! On another note, the clip of "Finding Wonderland" was AMAZING!!

[@its_ari9436]

Came here for George, stayed for the absolute TALENT

[@brodi4564]

Glad someone else has hyper fixated on the fates from hadestown. Every slime tutorial I've seen with them in it is amazing and they deliver every performance

[@madisonkent9029]

i genuinely adore musicals for eternity; also, jamie’s meant to be yours is INCREDIBLE

[@benjirivoh]

THANK YOU SM FOR ADDING "IM HERE" ITS SO UNDERRATED

[@yeet8627]

sincerely me has to be one of the most “dorky theatre kid” numbers ever change my mind

[@_aceywacey]

EMILY SINGING RIGHT HAND MAN IS SO UNDERRATED

[@grxngerss9963]

something rotten in general is so underrated

[@BJ_Freeplay]

@@grxngerss9963 IIt was my high school band director's favorite musical. He is still the only non-theater connected individual I have met that even knows it exists which is WILD.

[@antm64]

I've been a fan of Broadway musicals for years...but I know I'm getting old because I only recognized a small number of these selections. Wonderful singers! Thank you!

[@victoriavidal5846]

i am 100% falling back into my musical theatre phase but it's okay i think

[@ella9120]

Welcome back!!

[@king_of_dairy_queen3416]

I wish your friends and family good luck

[@awitchqueef]

Im so thankful you put Cynthia Erivo in I'm Here because that is the main performance that will run through my head

[@justexisting614]

Omg the Darren Criss dear Evan Hansen number is perfect

[@dearjem]

11:48 that smooth af gun roll though

[@jamirasingss6518]

@10:59 does something special to me I’m in love with the way he does this. Also uh cynthnia WHAT A VOICE

[@foolishdonut]

OMG 14:21 JESUS CHRIST THAT'S GOOD!!! I have goosebumps all over me. I'm gonna repeat this a few more thousands times. I love harmonies.

[@nickv5429]

omfg kyle would be a perfect pomatter and erika would be a great jenna

[@_aceywacey]

RIGHT?? i’m gonna watch them sing bad idea together at least 5 times after this tbh

[@grxngerss9963]

for sure! erika especially would make a fantastic jenna

[@chronicallyalyssa6829]

Rob in awe of Andrew the whole time he was singing was my favorite part of this video!

[@heatherp.6906]

NO BECAUSE WAIT I talk about that Andrew Barth Feldman livestream waving through a window performance all the time oh MY GOD it is so good

[@cullensmith0]

Hailey Kilgore is my spirit animal. What a voice, presence and just amazing talent. She’s so beautiful, soul and everything about her. I love her.

[@samsouyave-murphy986]

This video was great. Some of the singers were off key at some points, but that just adds to the charm of it being a live renditions.

[@leilaclayton6770]

Sophia Anne Caruso is a legitimate Saint and deserves a shrine in every Broadway needs home. She's iconic and also gorgeous. Love you, Sophia!

[@Osarah96]

Thank you for letting Beetlejuice getting some more notice. God knows it sure isn't appreciated like it should be 😭

[@angeliccherub]

frl tho its so rare to see them in these videos

[@jmd0209]

I got chills from the first one, I'm seeing DEH today and I'm so excited

[@chasejustchase7886]

This is an entire comment dedicated to telling you how much I admire Will Roland.

[@jlynn4187]

I feel like I got firebringered (instead of rick rolled but like...)

[@roxonbenoit7951]

10:58 He did phenomenal

[@AnnaKim1321]

we never forgot Cynthia

[@AnnaKim1321]

we also never forgot Firebringer bc it's a meme

[@DymondPrincess]

Finally one with hadestown in it

[@TylerFortier1]

My dream is that one day I’ll be in one of these compilations

[@grxngerss9963]

i’ll be manifesting that for you!!

[@TylerFortier1]

@@grxngerss9963 thank you! definitely working on it!

[@hawkwardzombie]

alex boniello in that first clip though 😍

[@gayslaybestie9317]

14:20 OKAY THAT TRANSITION WAS LITERALLY PERFECTION

[@sineadhegarty1532]

8:07 POV you're in a corridor of a drama school

[@kirasthebest]

When you hear them do high notes and think "oh that can't be that hard"...then attempt it... and realize you have no talent 🤣🤣

[@dianaburban3923]

That Angelica is amazing!

[@madelineburger4368]

Jeremy jordan in finding wonderland goodness gracious

[@freya_sr]

This video had no right to make me cry... :')

[@isabellevasquez7433]

That high note at the start of this clip of im here is absolutely ridiculous and she fuckin NAILS it

[@acetraineraster5171]

starkid rep yessss

[@KatieTellez]

Colleen!!! My favorite performance of “When He Sees Me”!

[@LovinneLily]

I would die happy if I could sing world burn and dead mom 😩

[@Osarah96]

I can. Just terribly 😂

[@whatislife136]

bro i love disappear acoustic 😭 i love alex sm 😭😭😭 help😭😭😭😭

[@imgracehowareyou]

welp I have no talent

[@benjirivoh]

its alrighty friend neither do i

[@missybarnes7400]

neither do I

[@Gdhaym8]

Yesss! Love this.

[@elyae]

evan killed that omg

[@thetheatrekidblewup]

i absolutely love how jamie muscato's jd is more broken and unhinged its amazing (dont get me wrong ryan mccartans jd is still my favorite)

[@SponsoredByAnxiety]

Color Purple! I hadn’t heard this performance! Holy HELL! Sing it!!

[@barbara9233]

2:56 i cant darren is so talented

[@DANNYKAMSTEEG]

yesssss colleennnnn

[@RoseBug42]

I've never related to a caption more

[@MajesticWorld19]

Thank you for introducing me to Finding Wonderland

[@rwpuppy1]

10:27 it's 11:30pm and i am sobbing over jeremy jordan

[@vampirewoodchuck1948]

Am I the only one who didn't know Colleen Ballinger could SING??

[@ireallylikemenitrust]

Fr

[@thewintergreentictac1102]

alex boniello>>>>

[@ignorantaussiegamers]

10:27 is what we needed as our celebrity covid song instead

[@jerryorg1]

8:06 is it bad that I didn't even have to look at the chapter to know what it was? it's literally a single damn note but it's so iconic that even without any of the rest of the song you immediately know what it is if you've seen wicked before

[@angelaplays]

Catchy

[@jessp.r.7181]

Not me having watched almost these videos before although I haven’t been much broadway stuff this last year lol

[@botfragZz]

Yk what i should call my musical phase back-

[@leahmoore6820]

12:18 Rob 😂

[@alyssajohnson3772]

rob mcclure just living his best life at 12:20

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Heatherssss, BMC, and Beetlejuice especially yessss lol. I prefer Ryan McCartan’s M2BY I think though, both exceptional JDs though. Needs more Beetlejuice haha, add Carrie though, Rent, Little Shop, Next To Normal, okay I’ll stop

[@mondobe]

Oh yay a another Colleen fan I see

[@Cloud9berries]

Omg was that grant gusting aka the flash singing sincerely me?

[@franartthegeek5009]

He was in west side story in broadway before glee i think if i got the dates right.

[@Phiwipuss]

Extremly happy to see Starkid in this list

[@insertchannelnamehere8595]

THE COLOUR PURPLE IS A MUSICAL???? GOOGLING A SLIME TUTORIAL RN

[@connorlange1149]

Rachelle Anne Go on that top harmony at 2:22, the way I’ve listened to it 100 times

[@aidanswartz9186]

Ariana DeBose is fantastic no matter what she does

[@Sharpe1502]

Jamie Muscato is the first JD I’ve seen that is actually scary. Like, he looks like he hasn’t slept and is in need of therapy.

[@user-lz4vz3qe7z]

Fun fact, I met miss icon Erika her self and we took a picture and talked for like 15 minutes, IT WASNT AT THE BACKSTAGE DOOR

[@grxngerss9963]

that’s so cool!!

[@ella9120]

So cool I’m jealous lol I hope you had fun

[@matthewrandell5055]

I thought that Ana from the Tony's was disappointing. She seemed to be struggling and then avoided the high note at the end. Was she ill or something?

[@shreddedalto8982]

It looked like elsa appeared after that song. I guess ana went with the low note bcs the climax was supposed to be on elsa's part, which was after her song

[@grxngerss9963]

not sure. I included it because to me the ensemble sounded phenomenal.

[@hannahcordiner7812]

jamie muscato's meant to be yours makes me go feral

[@Ozloz]

5:48 STOP. EVERYONE STOP. JUST. LOOK AT WILL DURING THIS CLIP. LOOK HOW FUCKING CUTE HE IS. (Fun fact: i was singing this but I was watching Will, so I was just singing this song about having a panic attack with the biggest smile)

[@grxngerss9963]

he’s literally so adorable i can’t stand it :’)

[@karazidar3818]

Do u know what performance the dead mom clip is from? Idk I love beej and I haven’t seen a boot of Sophia doing it that well in a while

[@starlingwatch3921]

Maybe for a future video... some of the Schmigadoon season 2 torchsongs are amazing and great performances. -Frank

[@jooani1741]

I DIDNT KNOW COLLEN WAS ON BROADWAY!!!

[@ella9120]

Yes in Watiress

[@melodramaticmusicals2684]

3:12 idk way but I absolutely love the way Will sings do in this clip

[@ella9120]

I love you’re profile pic lol

[@melodramaticmusicals2684]

@@ella9120 haha I love yours too

[@RinatheTiredArtist]

Can someone tell me where to find the Michael in the Bathroom/ Be More Chill NPR tiny desk vid?? I can’t seem to find it 🥲

[@PrinceTrexus]

Anyone know the name of the actresses playing Anjelica and Eliza during the Schuyler sisters performance?

[@ellavictoria9007]

I think Eliza is rachelle Ann go

[@DymondPrincess]

I hadn't heard dear even Hansen for a while so I thought it said no one deserves to be gay. 😭

[@ella9120]

Oh god no it says no one deserves to be forgetn

[@Lucitronade]

Still waiting for Ariana DeBose to be cast as Elphaba

[@grxngerss9963]

me too 🥲 i do think cynthia will kill it though!

[@Lucitronade]

@@grxngerss9963 oh yes absolutely! I thought before they announced the cast that Ariana DeBose and Dove Cameron would have been top-tier, but I wholeheartedly believe Ariana Grande and Cynthia will do a great job but I’m still hoping for Ariana DeBose to perhaps get cast on Broadway

[@cookiecat0503]

@@Lucitronade dove would’ve been so perfect

[@Lucitronade]

@@cookiecat0503 and I love Dove and Ariana DeBose’s friendship

[@cookiecat0503]

@@Lucitronade yess