Poor Unfortunate Souls (Little Mermaid) - Drew Sarich | Hollywood in Vienna 2022

Hollywood in Vienna 2022 features works from legendary composer Alan Menken and honored him with the Max Steiner Award.
Poor Unfortunate Souls from the Little Mermaid was performed by Drew Sarich and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchester at Wiener Konzerthaus.
All rights belong to ORF III and TOMEK Productions.

[@MarkvanBeelen]

Drew Sarich bringing Ursula back to the drag queen roots that inspired the design and character is just absolutely divine!

[@suspiciousstar7547]

Devine. I get it lol

[@ladisneyprincesse]

Divine indeed!

[@bojack40]

Drag queens are an expression of other influences in the first place! You’ve made it circular.

[@eesteinson92]

I see what you did there 😏

[@Millencyne800]

Punny!!

[@andythemisfit]

The orchestra at the beginning also deserve a shout-out.

[@pamelawilliams3144]

They hardly ever get the recognition they deserve!

[@Jirozation]

@@pamelawilliams3144 My nasty magic is used it on behalf of the miserable, lonely and depressed.😇 I'll pay the toll for the poor unfortunate souls.

[@AntonellaMaraboliReyes]

Fue la mejor parte ❤

[@RobGradyVO]

Oboe/Basoon section super underrated

[@danlaplante]

Yeah but they drowned the vocals out towards the end making the lyrics impossible to decipher for someone who doesn’t already know them

[@kurtdanielle3332]

Im obsessed with this version. That "yasss" and "just your voice" was just perfection

[@santosguilherme.7]

nailed it! As amazing as the original.

[@chizchi5371]

+ "Yass Indeed!"

[@ninzwo4063]

like SHOULD BE URSULA in the Movies 😍😍😍

[@bonggayantonio9715]

Same here😂 obsessed😊

[@rociodelcarmentalaveragonz6867]

"JUST YOUR VOICE"...

[@BOREDOM6969]

"How many times have you replayed the laugh part?" "Yes."

[@itsmegeewun4959]

its been a yaer and ive been re watching this in between for some good fun singing.... just soooo good...

[@SnakeGem]

35 times... So far....💙💛❤️

[@phoenix5054]

True… yaaaas…

[@FelixMomentvm]

The fact that he kept on character the whole time even after entering is SOOOO perfect!

[@vocalsvideos458]

Wdym with after entering?

[@FelixMomentvm]

@@vocalsvideos458 after exiting* (and entering back), sorry, my dyslexia gets the best of me every time, ehe. What I am referring is that when he finished the main performance he actually kept performing while still in character (tooth cleaning thing/saluting in respect to the orchestra director for the coordinated successful delivery of the number/the camaraderie display of playfulness between artists when he touched the bald spot of one of the orchestra's musicians/ and then coming back to stage just for the crowd STILL on character very comfortably). The original Disney classic song and this performance are both so short yet extremely loaded with carefully and masterful crafted mannerisms and hints, that refer their inspiration sources so brilliantly that it shows just how much this performer in particular prepared for it, to the point of allowing himself to make use of otherwise almost always just common dead stage time in between number's transitions efficiently just for the public's pleasure after such an experience delivered. Just... too good, thank Poseidon it was recorder nicely as it was for future enjoy

[@Hylas67]

@@FelixMomentvm U'r so right!

[@Srabubulupa]

They teach performers to STAY in character until your public can't see you anymore. That's like first rule of performing.

[@gabrielsyme4180]

He’s not acting. He spends his life grooming children into transsexualism and permanent surgical body mutilations. And society applauds it.

[@sofiapobletehernandez3679]

The lady at 1:33 is like "OMG they called me pathetic! Such an honour! Yay!" Absolutely puppy-eyed and I am living for it

[@EllanDay-hz2ib]

He’s brilliant can’t stop watching him bravo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mikaku]

ALso I get Kristin Chenoweth vibes, with the vein in the middle of her front also!

[@Pigeon0fDoom]

​@@mikakui don't know about her but Bradley Cooper is definitely in there

[@kidc8109]

If he were to call me pathetic while singing that song, I would also fell honor too 😂

[@gripton.]

i felt her giggling and kicking her feet in her mind

[@martinslagle3061]

It's weird. Sometimes the Algorithm gives you crud and, other times, it gives you gifts like this. This is a GREAT performance.

[@hugomouravieira7464]

03:06 "Won't cost much: just your voice!!!" Priceless!

[@minicared8811]

right?! I got goosebumps

[@damaracarpenter8316]

Wow! One of the few people performing this song that captures the essence of the original. Pat Carrol done proud! 😍😍

[@Ungomma]

Check out this performance then! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnOQpYtuZ5yprZY

[@rochestas]

Both Pat Carrol and Divine!!

[@jenw5557]

I don't know how everyone in the audience is not watching this perfomance with a big goofy grin on their faces! This man is bringing The Little Mermaid to life right before your eyes! What a joy to behold! You can tell from the very first evil laugh that this was gonna be good!

[@99xara99]

It seems to me that they ARE having a big groofy grin 😂 Check again

[@esamosaca5960]

AGree...:()

[@alexbuncaras2570]

Probably from shock and admire

[@gardenrose6782]

本当！最初の笑い声からして完璧にアスラー💯💮

[@annabees]

that, or just jaw dropped XD like the lady at 3:27

[@dhalerosegwenethsolmayor-og8kp]

That "Just your voice." Just saved my life.

[@mielony80]

the two guys @01:08 and the lady at @01:31 in the audience truly appreciate this performance. I love their reaction!

[@DirtyLobo]

The lady was "Missy May" an Austrian singer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXPYqadmbbiJbpo&start_radio=1

[@eliyah4287]

Who are they?

[@carolin7337]

the woman's reaction was so cute

[@elaine1853]

Bradley Cooper@@eliyah4287

[@jasonskiles]

@@eliyah4287I mean...kind of looks like Bradley Cooper and Katie Couric, respectively. Doesn't it?

[@jrjoaquin08]

This is perfection! He got the essence of Ursula. Those small nuances he did was soooo good. Plus his voice is amazing.

[@wordtothewise9723]

The charisma and ominous temptation is pure Ursula. Well done Drew.

[@gabrielsyme4180]

Progressives demand kids be exposed to “ominous temptation” by drag queens.

[@luckyish351]

​@@gabrielsyme4180 no one is saying that. The comment called him that becuase that's how Ursula is supposed to be. They're not saying that all drag queens are like that. Drag Queens are usually guys in makeup and costumes putting on a show, performers. They aren't evil witches trying to turn your children gay, beucase firstly, drag shows are usually for adults so no children are gonna be there. If there is kids there, that's the parents fault and not the drag queen. The only time kids would interact with drag Queens is in drag queen story hours at libraries or something, which is them acting kid friendly and reading them books. Nothing more. Second, you can't turn gay, just like you can't turn straight. Also, if you don't mind women in fancy costumes and makeup why is men in the same costumes in makeup suddenly wrong?

[@zingela]

The "just your voice" was perfection!

[@Tania-ee8nk]

the "yeah I do" is soooo surprisingly adorable

[@leleprtk]

He completely embodied the character, the change in tone when he says “just your voice” was AMAZING

[@ADragonAmongRoses]

I was losing my mind at this performance. He was so good!

[@sebart9321]

Literally step on me. It hasn't lost its spark after watching it 500 times.

[@ErinBoyle05]

Shivers!! I got such shivers! That was amazing!

[@TheGreekPianist]

His dress is fabulous! He truly sang it like the classic original. I love his expression when he was finished 😉💅🏼

[@tr1954]

I've never heard of this man, but wow. And the power in that voice is amazing ..

[@IngenuousSoprano]

He's done a lot of American and Germanic (mostly in Germany) musicals. He's great here, he also did a great job as Armand in Lestat (also understudied Lestat) and Quasimodo in Der Glöckner von Notre Dame. His least suited role, I think, was Count Krolock in Tanz der Vampire (Dance of the Vampires -- just really needs a baritone or darker tenor). Fantastic actor, but quite a light voice for some roles he's been cast in.

[@anwynoakenshield]

@@IngenuousSoprano I love his Krolock, and his Judas as well. Not keen on his Dracula, though.

[@IngenuousSoprano]

@@anwynoakenshield really? I don't like his Krolock or Dracula for the same reason: to light a timbre, they really need a darker color. Love him as Armand and Lestat, though! Edit: Mark Seibert is the only tenor I've heard really pull off Krolock. His vocal color is probably the lightest I would go for that role. Even then, I'm not sure he could do Drac.

[@anwynoakenshield]

@@IngenuousSoprano Yeah, a lot of folks like baritones for Krolock, but Drew is my favorite. Though Steve was amazing and Ivan is great as well. I like Drew's Armand but not so much his Lestat.

[@angelicakopsaki6816]

​@@anwynoakenshield He was the sexiest Graf .He turned vampire parody into pure emotion.And he is a perfectionist Virgo , like myself.❤

[@CristineTot]

The SASS of it all!!! I just love his/her confidence. One of the best live performances of this song. Hands down.

[@anwynoakenshield]

He's a him. Drew Sarich. He does musical theater - mostly in Austria.

[@denny-michael]

*he

[@nero_Secre1]

i think he is actually gay so she

[@nero_Secre1]

not bring rude

[@ngochuynh6767]

@@nero_Secre1 the pronoun is based on gender identity, not sexual orientation. So if he is gay, he is still a he, because being gay is a sexual orientation.

[@Pottedplant53]

HE ATE THAT

[@m_a_k_e_n_n_a]

I will never forgive Disney for not casting a drag queen in this role

[@Gr4c31e]

frr

[@CoffinDoll]

I think out of all the plus size queens Darienne Lake Ginger Minj Latrice Royale Mimi Imfurst Silky Nutmeg Eureka Stacy Lane Matthews Delta Work Jaiden Diore Fierce

[@Funtimeomg]

They already have a black mermaid, they ruined it so much for your little brain to like it

[@millicentwood549]

@@CoffinDollwould've loved to see jinkx in the role, especially since she already has ties to broadway!

[@zeichenwut]

He's absolutely slaying the look and performance

[@kimd7835]

So many versions of this, including in the Broadway version of TLM, don't really get what imo makes this character compelling - that yeah, it's 'problematic' for lack of a better word, but Ursula NEEDS to read some form of fat or queer or older, or all three, and absolutely SLAY in being those things while also being sinister and clever. That's what makes her awesome. Bringing it back to drag with this performance nails it. I didn't even realize Drew Sarich isn't a regular drag performer until I looked up his other work, he has the perfect energy here.

[@benjaminfoster7560]

I completely disagree, Sherie Rene Scott performed the role wonderfully and didn’t have to be fat or gay.

[@kimd7835]

@@benjaminfoster7560 she's a wonderfully talented performer and she did a different version of the character that worked well for her and matched the way the Broadway show was written. But that character never felt like Ursula to me, it felt like someone else. That was my problem with a lot of the Broadway version though, all of those performers are amazing but it never felt like The Little Mermaid to me, even a reimagined version.

[@tweetybaby1100]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHixY3l9qaetnpo tbh I think Rachel bloom did a great job here, it's a little bit less serious but annoyed customer service middle schooler fits Ursula perfectly.... she's been serving these poor unfortunate souls for millennia and has a real mean streak synonymous with a middle schooler 😂

[@kimd7835]

@@tweetybaby1100 oh I LOVE this, I'm thinking of this version as Ursula's bratty niece. (And then I realized that Ursula's already got a bratty niece, she's got seven of them. This one just joined the wrong family business, I guess.)

[@Mungoteazer11581]

He is one of the best Musical perfomers imo

[@Ventiskie]

I love absolutely everything about this performance. I will highlight the things that I like: 0:50 The quick camera turnaround, followed by a sinister laugh reminiscent of Ursula. Perfect intro to start the song with because it instantly sets the mood. It's like she couldn't help but laugh at the thought of how she was about to manipulate Ariel into getting what she wanted. 0:56 "I admit that in the past I've been a nasty," and "They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch." Love this part of the song in general, but she executed it very well. 1:08 The fanboy who sees his childhood hero come to life. 1:30 The fangirl smiles in agreement when she hears that she and others have been called pathetic. 1:42 I love how sassy "YES INDEEDDD!" sounds. 3:06 When she turns her head and says "JUST YOUR VOICE," it looks and sounds so evil. It's almost as if the real Ursula got revealed for a second. 3:30 Perfect ending. 3:55 I take that back, this is the perfect ending. This is now my favorite version of this song. Even better than the original.

[@Guzerful]

OMG the 1:30 part so true :D

[@MeryKeit]

*he…he’s an actor, not a drag queen

[@Ventiskie]

@@MeryKeit Drag is a type of performance art. Those who drag are putting on a character, and the pronouns I used are a part of that character. You also gave yourself a thumbs up, as I instantly saw your post after you posted it, good for you.

[@runeclovegates]

​@@Ventiskie I cant agree more with that tickling of the head XD

[@showingYOUtheworld]

I had the great pleasure to work 26 days with Drew in Germany. Amazing singer, musician and performer !!! And very down to earth guy ! Thank you Drew ❣

[@sonnenschein553]

Drew Sarich is so versatile, sparkling, spontanous and emotional - always a fascination for my fortunate musical soul since Hunchback in Berlin. He always surprises me totally by being this extra talented. And I like him for being such a nice person. Thank you for sharing

[@teejhay7]

this crowd didn't deserve Drew. Wow that performance was surreal! Those nuances, the sass, the intention on every lyric. AMAZING!!!

[@alittlebitofpeace]

They are in a theatre. You are not supposed to make any sound in a theatre. It is a rule

[@MeryKeit]

I mean he got the loudest ovations that evening - they definitely appreciated that performance.

[@MegaJae]

Viewers showed the appreciation very well by buying expensive concert tickets. It's already more than enough

[@Cheri434]

@@zenitsuseventhformand escorted out of the building for being tacky.

[@IMayOrMayHaveNot]

@@hewpme Loved that response! 😁

[@Thdivine]

THE FIRST GUY ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE

[@sking3014]

that snigger in the beginning... just. perfection.

[@TheLineCutter]

when someone BECOMES their performance its very breathtaking. every second of this was just that. GREAT performance.

[@JordanVanRyn]

Drew Sarich just literally nailed the Ursula role with both the drag outfit and that powerful voice! Bravo Drew! 👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@theverdantfern]

This is the best cover performance of Poor Unfortunate Souls I've ever heard.

[@gardenrose6782]

最初の笑い声、十時を切るところ、最後に口の横を拭うとこ、ピアニストの頭をこちょこちょする所、最後に投げキッスするところ、ボディランゲージの後のハッ！って嘲る所、もう全部好き！この方既婚してると聞いたからゲイじゃなくて演技って事なんだよね？完璧で魅了される。もう何回も見に来てる❤好きすぎる！！！

[@BiaRosy]

KSJSKSJSKS YES! I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO NOTICED THE TICKE IN IS HEAD

[@navo1000]

わかります！この人来日したら観に行きたい！

[@mommoulue2838]

This song was and still is one of my favorite numbers since The Little Mermaid came out in 1989. I was a kid and even though I was fascinated by the octopus witch Ursula, I felt there is something quite not right, something missing? or something awkward about the character. Now I have realized. Ursula shouldn't have been just a female witch. It just doesn't add up. This clip made everything right and perfect. It brought out the hidden layer of the witch. This is my perfect Ursula. Thank you!

[@l1277]

IIRC her look was based on the drag performer Divine, so it definitely makes more sense for her to be played by a drag performer

[@abendstern]

This was not on my 2022 bingo card. Drew is always such a joy to watch.

[@milanochuang]

So far the best cover I've seen...searched for other Drew Sarich singing video, how can he own such an amazing vocal range!

[@CharleyGurl]

His "Judas" is amazing. I also like his Krolock in "Tanz Der Vampire".

[@RalinaPerene]

That "yeah, I do" just absolutely sends me.

[@jordanpaulclarke5642]

Does anyone know who orchestrated this? Oh my jeez it's glorious.

[@yannick25]

This was composed by Alan Menken and at this concert orchestrated by Michael Kosarin, who has arranged basically all of Alan Menkens work on the animated movies and many Broadway Adaptions together with him. They have been working together for 30 years now and it really shows here! Of course, the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra is internationally reknown for being awesome aswell. :)

[@louiediot0827]

❤️

[@thedonovansvenom2848]

MY INITIALLLL THOUGHTSSSSSSS

[@simonnathan7404]

@@yannick25 The original orchestrations, much of which survive into this arrangement, were done by Thomas Pasatieri. In contrast to Kosarin and Menken's incredible partnership, Menken and Pasatieri never collaborated again after Little Mermaid.

[@yahoo12345jojo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIbQqJqQbtV7b6M

[@coleyblossoms1051]

I literally couldn't tell that it was Drew until he hit the high notes... his voice is so unique but also so versatile, I love it.

[@DiegoAlbert_]

this is what the 2023 movie needed

[@Wyldchilde79]

This is hands down the best version of Poor Unfortunate Souls. I cant stop watching it. He is an amazing artist and an extraordinary vocalist!! Well Done!

[@JaniceLHz]

The head movements of the flute player at 0:14 are great. I miss playing in a big ensemble. Getting swept away while being _part_ of the music is amazing.

[@toyadiinae9800]

It's the outfit, boots, and platinum hair that did it for me! Honorable Mention: 1. "'Cept your voice!" in major gruff; 2. "Soooooulll!!!" in the rafters! 👌🏾

[@lima1272]

Oh my god, Im soooo in love with this version. It´s just everything i needed. And the drag ?! Bombastic! Just wehre Ursula came from. LOOOVE it !

[@amelieesv]

Drew Sarich deserves more recognition, he is so versatile and emotional ❤

[@bipolarxtc]

Love this lady's reaction 1:31

[@ParadigmShifted]

😮 THAT ENDING!!! Oh my god that was absolutely AMAZING. Did not see that coming at all. That octave jump & my body erupted in goosebumps Fabulous Fantastic Fierce Wow 😮 🤩

[@annbate2590]

Far and away the very BEST version of this song. I'm addicted, keep watching it over again 😁🤣

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

1:32 - That audience member. That would be me. Drew absolutely NAILED this.

[@Justlov4]

So good! I've been a fan of Drew for at least 15 years and yet he always surprises me. This was amazing and he absolutely killed it.

[@gastronautadf]

You had me at "True?? Yasssssss!"

[@mary80music]

This really deserves a standing ovation!!!! 😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@alangoncalves9495]

That's what I call entertainment! Every single word sung gets meaning. That is a wonderful mix of virtuoso and storyteller all musicals should have. What a great performance!

[@snakeofeden6667]

HOLY SHIT! I love this man so much and hearing him sing in English (despite it being his native language) is such an interesting and wonderful experience! He's amazing and he would be such a fantastic Ursula on stage!

[@MeryKeit]

it’s a ritual now to watch this at least once a day…perfection

[@kimmiebastina9067]

I admit that in the past I've been a nasty They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch But you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my ways Repented, seen the light, and made a switch To this True? Yes. And I fortunately know a little magic It's a talent that I always have possessed And dear lady, please don't laugh I use it on behalf Of the miserable, the lonely, and depressed (pathetic) Poor unfortunate souls In pain, in need This one longing to be thinner That one wants to get the girl And do I help them? Yes, indeed Those poor unfortunate souls So sad, so true They come flocking to my cauldron Crying, "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them! Yes I do Now it's happened once or twice Someone couldn't pay the price And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals Yes I've had the odd complaint But on the whole I've been a saint To those poor unfortunate souls You'll have your looks, your pretty face. And don't underestimate the importance of body language, ha! The men up there don't like a lot of blabber They think a girl who gossips is a bore! Yet on land it's much prefered for ladies not to say a word And after all dear, what is idle babble for? Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation True gentlemen avoid it when they can But they dote and swoon and fawn On a lady who's withdrawn It's she who holds her tongue who get's a man Come on you poor unfortunate soul Go ahead! Make your choice! I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day It won't cost much Just your voice! You poor unfortunate soul It's sad but true If you want to cross the bridge, my sweet You've got the pay the toll Take a gulp and take a breath And go ahead and sign the scroll Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys The boss is on a roll This poor unfortunate soul

[@johnmichael5221]

Thank you so much ❤

[@KyoLen]

Thank you!!!!!

[@EllanDay-hz2ib]

Drew is absolutely brilliant, the way he sings what a voice 💕💕

[@wwozanewmusical]

this is who should have been cast for little mermaid live as the sea witch, perfect voice, perfect acting a song and just perfect.

[@dalgona4819]

That voice is just perfection. This performance is a masterpiece

[@kamransultanly545]

The original of this voice is damn so much great that I was just confident it's impossible to recreate the same. Till the moment I saw this. "COME ON, HOW'S THAT POSSIBLE?!" the first reaction! Every single part of his body, everything of his actions and his voice are just 100/100!!! Man, you're great!

[@MiruARU]

OMG I have watched it thousand times and still not tired of it! Drew is amazing!

[@jho23ryu]

This deserves a standing ovation.

[@tongtongloeina]

This version is truly amazing. To me, this is the best version. He sang this song the way the story should be told ❤️

[@luigee9724]

I cant count how many times ive watched this performance. Drew and the Orchestra did an amazing job on this. Deserved a standing ovation 👏👏👏

[@pinkiebee2903]

its been a week since I found this and I'm not lying when I say I watch it at least 2 times a day! and still get Goosebumps

[@akanecalifornia0117]

Same here! I can’t help watching it everyday❤

[@hannahfanelli6657]

Oh my God I am obsessed with this performance. I cannot watch it just once. Drew Sarich, thank you so much.

[@staceylynn7749]

absolutely FABULOUS performance . Drew Sarich and the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra -hats off to you. Truly captured the true essence of Ursula. I cant stop smiling at this!

[@clintonwhite9399]

Love how he delivered from 1:05-1:13 sooooo good.. this whole thing is AMAZING! The emoting and just overall sound!

[@Stephyrodolfo]

I was literally smiling and staring just like the guy there 😍😍

[@pjkings5686]

@@Stephyrodolfo who was that guy

[@SherlockH85]

@@pjkings5686 Clemens Unterreiner. Austrian Opera singer.

[@LouderThanLife7]

This is the best performance! This is how the song is meant to be sung! ❤❤❤

[@ilvabien]

Quite a voice! Quite a TALENT! Total respect to Drew Sarich Thanks for sharing this performance. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@liliwa5727]

Love this …. Went to college with Drew …. His voice his voice his voice !

[@WillSandercock]

The lady who smiles happily at Drew when they sing ‘pathetic…’ 😂

[@RavenSaint1]

Damn. I got shivers. I love her dress, she hit the part and the attitude was the best.

[@msanjelica]

He needed a back to it - and sleeves.

[@mikaku]

Don't be affraid to call him a man. He is a man. He identifies as a man. He is married to the also fantastic actress Ann Mandrella

[@msanjelica]

@@mikaku He's my favorite Krolock (Tanz der Vampire). But he's also great in "Rudolf Affaire Mayerling".

[@silverthornonthesilverthro2710]

@@mikaku you.. you realize gay people, and drag queens especially, call eachother she and girl all the time, right?

[@mikaku]

@@silverthornonthesilverthro2710 yes, of course. But Drew Sarich is neither gay or a drag queen. I suspect OP was refering to Drew as "she" in a kindly way, trying not to asume his/her gender. This is nice from OP, but unnecesarily in this case.

[@alexl92]

Drew Sarich slayed this for all eternity!

[@ramonachristinegonzales9967]

THIS IS MY FAVE VERSION SO FAR!!! She gives me a villain ambiance and the spirit of URSULA is baaaackkkkk! I REALYYY LOVE IT!

[@louisecozier8581]

Such a wonderful actor as well as a wonderful singer! Would love to see him in a musical.

[@jenw5557]

I am sure that Howard Ashman was smiling down from Heaven that evening. Well done, Mr. Sarich. You did Howard's lyrics justice. Gosh, how I love all the songs Howard and Alan wrote together for Disney. How lucky to have grown up with these riches!

[@hueoffun]

those tweaks and Drew's voice - just wow!

[@WelfareChrist]

little mermaid was the first movie I ever saw as a kid and it really does still hold up.

[@endo1987]

This, my friends, is show in its best. Pure perfection in all ways. No words.

[@Haver040]

Giving SO much character and still being SO clean. Absurdly good!

[@darinaprstmmprhdl6975]

Holy hell I forgot how great mr Sarich's voice is. And performance. The man is a menace ＜３

[@felipebraga4822]

And he is straight, the deliver is insane. The best I have ever heard. Can't really believe this is not an actual drag performer, some actors are just made for it.

[@MeryKeit]

as a person who had an opportunity to work with theater actors I can assure you that’s how they are, total chameleons able to adapt to any given role.

[@rahee9482]

He is doing this performance in drga therefore he is a drag performer. Plenty of straight people do drag

[@msanjelica]

​@@rahee9482It's just called a costume, mate. It's not the same. 🙄

[@rahee9482]

@@msanjelica drag is a costume you dunce

[@mikay3427]

I am a new fan of Drew Sarich after this video. I watched it like 4 times already and I keep coming back.

[@applepie9937]

Wow thank you KZbin recommendations for once. I had no idea he did that 🤯💞

[@marinevergnol9422]

This is the best incarnation I HAVE EVER SEEN. I can’t stop watching it. Everything is perfect. Thank you !

[@duyvo7509]

I've watched the video more than 15 times now, and I still love it. I am Vietnamese ❤

[@Vortece]

He can do anything. Loved it

[@matthiasmoser2763]

there sure have been many performances of this song over the years, but none did it justice like this one. he lives the character, you can tell. perfection! ursula always has been and always will be a drag queen.

[@johanvanrooyen2427]

keep watching it over and over. the WHOLE PERFORMANCE is PURE GOLD.

[@kaze217]

This song 🎶 is one of my favorites! I've heard many versions of it and they were all very good, but this one is special, I think! Casting a fabulous drag queen in Ursula's role? Pure genius! Such a great performance!

[@szilvijuhasz]

This is perfect on so many levels!

[@sherrydixon4852]

I find myself coming back to this performance over and over.. the best i've seen yet...

[@maeganbarrett]

The ‘yeah I do’ and the laugh at the beginning of drew singing is beautiful

[@DemonNyx94]

that laugh at the start is not an easy thing and he did it so perfectly! why is this man not the next Ursula?!

[@Lily3071]

I love this omg, I've never thought of Ursula as a drag queen, but now everything makes SO much sense 🤯

[@HouseTargaryen24601]

Ursula was based on the drag queen - Divine. But Drew is a theater actor, not a drag queen. Still... he's fabulous.

[@Lily3071]

@@HouseTargaryen24601 Wow I had no idea, great to know!

[@jimmypolux3]

In Latin America the voice was by a Drag Queen and she appeared on the credits as Serena Olvido her Drag name ❤

[@dianafigueredom]

I'm loosing my mind. I've seen this in a loop since 10 am. It's almost 4 pm. This is glorious