"Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie - Virtual Celebration

Virtual Celebration for the Barbra Barth Feldman Performing Arts Center aired on May 31, 2020. For more information on how to donate to the Barbra Barth Feldman Performing Arts Center, go to lawrencewoodmere.org/barbra.
Rainbow Connection
From "The Muppet Movie"
By Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher
Arrangement by Jon Balcourt
Sound mixed by Jon Balcourt
Additional mixing by Andrew Barth Feldman
Video editing by Andrew Barth Feldman
Soloists (in order of appearance):
Andrew Barth Feldman (Dear Evan Hansen, HSMTMTS, Ratatouille)
Natalie Weiss (Emojiland, Breaking Down the Riffs)
Olivia Rodrigo ("drivers license," HSMTMTS)
Micaela Diamond (The Cher Show)
Jason Gotay (Bring It On, Gossip Girl, Peter Pan Live)
Antonio Cipriano (Jagged Little Pill)
Reneé Rapp (Mean Girls, The Sex Lives of College Girls)
Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen, To Kill a Mockingbird, Matilda)
Ben Levi Ross (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal)
Lisa Brescia (Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, Aida)
Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things)
Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen)
Sydney Lucas (Fun Home)
Drew Gehling (Waitress, Jersey Boys, Almost Famous)
Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Emojiland, Zorro)
Will Roland (Be More Chill, Dear Evan Hansen, Billions)
Meg Donnelly (Zombies, American Housewife)
Larry Saperstein (HSMTMTS)
Ben Fankhauser (Newsies, Spring Awakening)
Kyle Selig (Mean Girls, Book of Mormon)
Erika Henningsen (Mean Girls, Flying Over Sunset)
Band:
Keyboard - Jon Balcourt
Acoustic/Electric Guitars - Mike Bono
Violin - Justin Smith
Viola - Todd Law
Cello - Adele Stein
Acoustic/Electric Basses - Rob Jost
Drums/Percussion - Jordan Rose
Zneefrock Productions Choir (in order of appearance):
Daniel Siani
Kara Vito
Allison Braverman
Alex Werthauer
Brianne Sheridan
Paul Hogan
Vitale Yenzer
Ella Perez
Benjamin Truncale
Olivia Rohde
Sarah Orlep
Marissa Feminella
Grant Albright
Deirdre Ambrosi
Leana Genovese
Erin Grafing
Jalen Bunch
Helen Shen
Max Unlu
Cassie Ramos
Angelina Boris
Ryan Wienczorkowski
Reilly Mangano
Tommy Flanagan
Steven Wagner
Harrison Schwartz
Sadie Seelert
Marisa Hickey
Sean Condenzio
Emma Murray
Doug Gallo
Kristin Greve
Adrian Dickson
Kerrianne Blum
Emily Turner
Alex Stabiner
Leigh Dillon
Sarah Nowik
Sammy Schwartz
Siobhan Kalfur
Jillian Hinz
Grace Peknic
Thomas Daudelin
Mia Melchiorri
Sammi Schneider
Brendan Kispert

[@mackennanoelle]

Not Gaten having an entire Broadway run just to be remembered for Stranger Things

[@legustalokinkynasty659]

Ikr 😐

[@offbrandhandymanny]

i think they put their most famous acting part what people may know him best for

[@thinkEdem]

Okay, but you're missing the important question: Will Roland (Be More Chill?

[@offbrandhandymanny]

@@thinkEdem it’s there

[@thinkEdem]

@@offbrandhandymanny Yes, I know the question is there, hence my whole comment... :) but what is the answer?

[@Molly-vs3lv]

I've been crying about Will Roland's "I've heard them calling my name" countermelody since May 31, 2020, and now I'm so glad the rest of the world can too

[@Sarah-uk5tr]

LOL That was my favorite part. So beautiful and gently delivered.

[@6stringer]

That was beautiful. Where was that originally done?

[@absolutelynot524]

@@6stringer same question

[@lantsov8347]

@@6stringer yeah can someone please answer this?:)

[@jonbalcourt2069]

​@@lantsov8347 That counter melody was actually originally done in this very arrangement! ☺️ Glad you like it!

[@alexathompson2690]

These people performing this song will never not make me cry

[@---pu2vn]

Ok?

[@lindahurst7114]

When I pass on- this will be my farewell song because I will have found my own personal RAINBOW CONNECTION!🌈. Live/Laugh/Love and Learn while we are here now. Blessings to all you believers out there who see this! ❤️🌈

[@alisont.6940]

Same.

[@lindahurst7114]

@@alisont.6940 Kind and gentle hearts think alike.🙏❤️

[@yvonnepfeif8383]

Liar.

[@alyssam4425]

All of the Broadway “families” and Disney “families” coming together has my ENTIRE HEART! Also as someone who wants to be in the Broadway pit the violin solo and duet HIT DIFFERENT EVERY TIME!

[@bosoerjadi2838]

I already wondered how come each and everyone in this video is so dropded gorgeous and incredibly talented as singers, lol. Sorry that I did not recognise any of them as already (at least mildly) famous as performers.

[@Phantomsbreath]

"That's the kinda dream that gets better the more people you share it with" This is what Henson meant. It must be.

[@Psydkik]

Yes.....

[@quinnhuang6515]

NOT ME SQUEALING EVERY TIME I SEE SOMEONE I KNOW 😭😭😭

[@christaragosa8768]

Saaammmeeeee

[@katyhahn5745]

Yes, same!!

[@sarahbeitel6507]

SAME!!!

[@augustfinfinger3450]

Same

[@wrenwhalen4471]

This video is so incredibly beautiful, but special shout-out to Ben Fankhauser’s little riff!

[@christaragosa8768]

I know right? Benonce✨. I was like... FANK you very much for that beautiful riff

[@deenafink4389]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO AND TAYLOR AND BEN'S PART WAS EXTRA AMAZING OK ALSO ERICA AND KYLE

[@alexl5906]

It’s always a good day when abf posts

[@gabbiejsn]

Fr

[@sennagarcia7832]

I may or may not have my jaw drop when someone I knew appeared on screen.

[@augustfinfinger3450]

Same

[@CardcaptorLiShowron]

RIP Jim Henson original Singer of the song, and creator of muppets. You’ll never be forgotten. You guys did great singing Jim Henson’s song.

[@BHnixe]

damn the familiar faces are giving me nostalgia

[@uncleirohislegendary]

This song makes me feel all the feels. I miss her. I’m not ready to grow up. I’m not ready to move on.

[@anaissilva6278]

It's just beautiful how they all came together. But Ben and Taylor's chaotic energy was killing me every time they popped up on screen😂😂

[@katc4786]

I was sobbing by the end of the show even if it was on my laptop 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TLK9419]

How have I not seen this yet? And how does it not have more views? I swear, I almost cried during this. Something about this song, especially in the Spring time, just makes me feel so happy. I loved every second of this masterpiece.

[@ArianneJoy]

I remember watching this for the first time and just bawling from how beautiful it was. So glad you posted this!!!

[@papabrtrk]

I have tears of bitter sweetness as I associate this song with my late wife. Her cemetery marker says “ Always look for rainbow!” Beautiful song and rendition!

[@lindahurst7114]

In one way or another , we are all LOVERS AND DREAMERS. I cherish the feelings it evokes. 🌈❤️🌈

[@maddiewatchesstuff]

such a beautiful testimony of the power, love and beauty of the musical theater community. thank you for making this, Andrew, can’t wait to see what other projects and creations you inspire us with in the future. stay safe x

[@jimmymiller77]

What a fantastic uplifting video. We need so much more of these and not the crap they feed us on the radio. God Bless.

[@tpg5974]

Fun song but that family coming together at the end... We need a lot more that this year.

[@sydney4911]

What is it about this song that makes me cry .... every single time.

[@skyletha7965]

Oh we’re crying today huh Andrew

[@brennanprince4242]

This song will never, ever fail to make me cry. Amazing job Andrew and to the rest of the cast! I can’t wait until everyone is back on stage again, sharing the magic felt in this video!

[@solveigskorstad5818]

I remember full out crying when i watched this live, love this Andrew. Thank you

[@adibenzion]

FINALLY SOME LIV X ANDREW CONTENTTTT YESSSS

[@xela3334]

all this from a little green frog .........amazing !

[@kat.h00]

rewatching this a year later and it still makes me so emotional ... thank you andrew for giving us hope when we need it and bringing us all together to celebrate your mom's life

[@ArdenIsKoolLikeDat]

ive watched this 100 times and only just realized that everyone is colour coordinated to make a rainbow at the end!! so cool

[@RationalSaneThinker]

WOW, never saw that before. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@RationalSaneThinker]

And it's genius to have the couples -- Ben (red) and Taylor (orange), and Kyle (blue) and Erica (purple) -- do transitions in color within the same frame. WOW, I wondee his many people noticed your observation.

[@nadine264x]

Today’s gonna be a good day and here’s why because today Andrew posted this and that’s amazing

[@sarahb2381]

I absolutely love this song and this arrangement is absolutely gorgeous! Brb gotta finish crying real fast

[@roro515_video]

I feel like Kermit himself would love this. Great work everyone! Special props to the sound mixer and editor.

[@elizahamilton6271]

Me and two friends of mine sang this song in our 6th grade talent show... those were good times. *sobs profusely from the intense nostalgia*

[@Dara604]

That was the perfect song for the perfect time back then during the pandemic. I know Paul Williams and Kenny Asher who wrote the song and Kermit The Frog who sang it would have been very pleased! And I bet Jim Henson was smiling down on everybody. As a huge fan of Kermit and the Muppets, I love this! You all did a great job!

[@justjustinsd]

Please please please add this to the Apple Store!!! I need it on my iphone so I can play it on repeat for hours!

[@macsimon_ph]

How to stop the tears. Seeing this people and listening to the song they're singing 🌈🎶

[@charlottel2747]

this is my first time seeing this and omg this is one of the most beautiful things I have EVER heard. I.. I don't even know the words to describe how it makes me feel. Its just so amazing

[@dafnimbus]

Thank you from Massachusetts.

[@alexishamlin9241]

i’ll be crying tears of how beautiful that was 😍

[@F.o.n.]

I love that hes on KZbin, you get to see him beyond his roles. Its amazing

[@ansleeleggett8764]

Andrew this is so good 🥺❤️🥲 I’m gonna go cry now.

[@michaelpaz5052]

Seriously, God save humanity for what has been given unto he. This simple song say's it all.

[@laurieschrader6529]

I love this song and it makes me cry, it touches my heart. This is a special song for me. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with me. 🥰🎆🙏🏻💖💕🫂💞⭐️🌈💗😇

[@chrismnutone8421]

If you don't get misty-eyed when watching this, you're not human. I play this every day to start my day. Probably one of the best videos on KZbin. You guys are terrific!

[@CJHEMI108]

Brought me back to my childhood 😢 so beautiful everyone 💖

[@ronkral3549]

I love this celebration and I love Olivia rodrigo and Meg Donnelly from zombies and high school musical

[@lillynguyen6044]

I’ve discovered something amazing and perfect

[@WHUFC71]

I cry whenever i watch this. I want this played at my funeral.

[@kieragaul5578]

i want this played at my funeral

[@kelynnrose4653]

So glad I get to relive all of this. :) The whole thing made me happy, weird how it was almost a year ago...

[@abbye6082]

This is so beautiful and special. Every part was exquisite and I was shook by everyone who participated!! Thank you

[@pewpewgoesdagun]

Without knowing, I come here and listen to it more than once a day.

[@ravenclaw_4life722]

that third person, the girl in yellow was really good

[@ravenclaw_4life722]

i mean they all were but yeah

[@rebeccae5691]

I've played this gorgeous arrangement of one of the timeless songs of hope - this wonderful video - dozens of times. It is so very very beautiful - and hugely uplifting. I send thanks and blessings to each and every person involved.

[@van____]

I BEEN WAITING A YEAR FOR THE WORLD TO SEE THIS

[@mauimarianne]

I’ve been waiting for this too, and I didn’t even know it...

[@rachelreadsandrambles449]

Me crying and watching this on repeat because it's so beautiful 😭👏

[@zachUK]

I don't know any of the people in this, but it's just wonderful - a remarkable tribute to a woman who must have been amazing to inspire something like this.

[@cicisandy08]

Such a beautiful, beautiful song.

[@jeannieharmon628]

makes me cry everytime i see this. so beautiful

[@EricBaroyMahinay]

OMG! My fave song..reminds me of my childhood. Crying while listening to this different version. Thanks

[@brianeduardo1234]

Thank you all very much

[@tomkoln7318]

Thanks for that version, and a special shoutout to the wonderful choir! Love from Germany

[@aniballacayo3034]

Excellent! Andrew Barth Feldman is an amazing talent!

[@sarahmarie2137]

i want a cast list for this :) Literally my favorite video ever 😁

[@nedsantos1415]

This is the most beautiful song in my heart. Thank you. Thank you for this beautiful performance. Thank you.

[@jeannieharmon628]

oh soo beautiful!

[@australianminingservices]

one word "BRILLIANT"

[@johnmoore4363]

This is wonderful!

[@tomazyntraviezyn]

I love this song

[@hlondon2408]

Wonderful arrangement with many beautiful voices. Thank you!

[@lindaduncan9024]

Tears everywhere. Stupid tears. That was so beautiful. Thank you. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Cerulean0987]

The colored t-shirts are not lost on me. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 Happy pride!

[@snowyhissychan2840]

I saw Meg Donnelly! 😊

[@prideandprejudicebyjaneausten]

This brightened my day. Thank you andrew and the beautiful vocalists!

[@morganstrahle1474]

this is EVERYTHING i never knew i needed 😭 you are all lovely and incredibly talented ❤️🌈

[@jillianhinz]

So grateful to have been a part of this❤️❤️ love all these amazing people

[@jimreaper666]

Great job x

[@frenchjr25]

Loving this! Thinking how fun something like this would be to do then pops up a couple of people I recognize (the amazing Drew Gehling and Gaten Matarazzo). Loving it even more.

[@taokodr]

Wonderful job! Did Jim proud, IMHO. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@taswinkarnadi1760]

Just what I need this Sunday morning

[@clairebruneau2385]

Merveilleux cet arc-en-ciel tout en Choeur!

[@adibenzion]

i watch this every day. thanks andy

[@the-system-vlog]

i love this. our richard hunt factive is amazed at how beautiful this is and how much dedication this must have taken. -Kit

[@wfvesely]

Go figure, who would've thought this song sung by Kermit the frog would be so popular today. It really is a great song I loved it. This was a great rendition of it, great job on a beautiful song.

[@irisesings]

Beautiful video! 👏👏👏

[@Dodododokin]

So touching ❤

[@k_96]

Such beautiful arrangement, thankyou for sharing your wonderful talents with all of us🥰

[@carlottagunn6306]

Love!Love!Love! Oh got chills!

[@madison.wagner]

i remember watching this during the virtual celebration!! brought me to tears🥺💓

[@KellySandra716]

How beautiful is this!!!

[@richtbh]

i am going to cry

[@kareneastman9695]

Wow.This is a great video.🙂Thanks for filming and posting this.😀

[@marylynnacee4062]

Just what I needed today with one of my very favorite songs. You all were/are AWESOME!🌈❤

[@thesella]

These damn onions! I can't stop tearing up

[@jodythompson3351]

This is exactly what I need to see and hear, just wonderful

[@legustalokinkynasty659]

Just angels

[@gmo709]

Nice work. Gently delivered as it should be. Song is great..just needs to be delivered gently to listener. It is a peaceful song and message above the singing. Amazing song.

[@sarahlitterst]

Omg! This is my favorite song! Loved to see so many of my favorite artists!!! ❤️❤️

[@bigfootpegrande]

This was beautiful...

[@Grover1234]

NICE!!!! This was FANTASTIC!!!! One of my all time favorite Paul Williams and Kenneth Asher songs from The Muppet Movie and too Jim and Kermit too!