Kristin Chenoweth "Spoonful Of Sugar"- Kennedy Center Honors

As title implies, this is Kristin Chenoweth performing "Spoonful of Sugar" from the movie musical Marry Poppins when Kennedy Center honored Julie Andrews.
No copyright infringement intended. Credit to www.kchenoweth....

[@Handiman544]

Can't you just hear Julie Andrews thinking: "..damn, I wish I could sing again..." She really got shafted by that quack of a doctor. She was amazing.

[@caramelcoffees]

we really lost a cultural asset the day julie lost her voice. like the theft of a masterpiece or burning of a library

[@chooseyourpoison5105]

She did sing again. She sang "Your Crowning Glory" in Princess Diaries 2. It was specifically written for her, to stay within one octave. Admittedly it was just a simple little ditty, but she did sing again.

[@GoodWitchGlinda]

"Marry Poppins would thing this is cheeky, but I'm going to do it anyway." I fricking love her.

[@imcnagpc2]

You can see that Julie appreciates Kristin's octave range--which is so awesome

[@manuelorozco7760]

Too bad Julie doesn't have it anymore. If she still had it, I would love to see her make a movie musical comeback.

[@MrWmJosephSmithIII]

Manuel Orozco its a shame that dr clipped her cords the way he did.

[@ternitamas]

he killed one of the most legendary voices ever!

[@ckghnyg]

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[@ckghnyg]

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[@maninchair6648]

2 thumbs up from Julie Andrews and delighted applause from Pavarotti - You'd be reasonably chuffed with that kind of feedback I'd guess.

[@aronkamberlona4319]

Kristin Chenoweth is such an inspiration to every actor in this world! This is the best thing ever

[@littleladytomboy]

Oh my God Julie Andrews is the definition of class.I can't get enough of her and the older she grows the more stunning she becomes.I'm sure that while watching this she thought that there are still people out there to pick up where she left off and defend the amazing world that is musical.Both of them are simply AMAZING!!!

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

though there will never be another julie andrews, i've got to say...kristin chenoweth might just be the next best thing AMAZING

[@JohnMorris-ge6hq]

One True Vikingbard they are plenty of female opera singers that can do this song Just as good or better than this girl. They just aren't in the limelight.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Kristin nailed one of my favorite Disney songs from when I was little! The high notes she did were definitely "cheeky".

[@angelgolds]

Julie's thumbs up at the end

[@manuelorozco7760]

The ultimate seal of approval

[@Highinsight7]

I think the high note that she held was a high b flat... and just beautiful... then ends on a high D... which gave even the great Pavarotti a BIG smile... She is JUST simply amazing!!!

[@amylonsdale4559]

Love the way Julie is just so gracious and looks at Kristin with such joy. All celebrities are such divas these days, it's refreshing to see such genuine respect

[@murderismyart]

I think she is soooo talented!! And my auntie worked in somewhere she was performing and said she was so nice! She had time for everyone and wasn't full of herself! LOVE YA CHENO!

[@rleon8339]

4'11" of sheer operatic terror! Bravo!

[@Star2Be5394]

A person with an incredible voice who is sure to be a legend honoring someone who also has an incredible voice and will forever be a legend. How could it get any better than this? :)

[@202cardline]

So magical, I love her speaking and singing voice so much! xD

[@WillScarlet16]

Cheeky! (wink)

[@rorymarie32]

Kristin is AMAZING!!!!

[@noahhackbart5364]

You know you've done it when the one and only Julie Andrew's gives you a thumbs up!

[@workittworkit]

Just seeing how honored Julie Andrews is just warms my heart

[@gabriella7316]

is she sitting with luciano pavarotti?!

[@kimmillard9445]

Yes. This performance must go back several years as Signor Pavarotti passed away in September of 2007 following a lengthy illness from pancreatic cancer.

[@RossiniSoprano]

He was a fellow honoree that year, along with Van Cliburn, Quincy Jones, and Jack Nicholson.

[@sushieatermeli7440]

YES

[@wolfielin901]

As an Alto doing this would probably break my voice forever but hot dang can she hit those notes!

[@musicaltheatrefan2k226]

1:30 “Mary Poppins would think this is cheeky, but I’m going to do it anyway: 🎵AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!🎵”

[@Heirloom9]

Kristin has such an incredible voice....I never thought that little lady could sing like this ´.......just amazing =)

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

That mirror would've shattered from that note.

[@manuelorozco7760]

That's original LOL

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Manuel Orozco What's so funny?

[@manuelorozco7760]

jasminne mcdonald Your joke was funny and I was sarcastic when I said that's original.

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Manuel Orozco Oh har har hardy har har.

[@manuelorozco7760]

jasminne mcdonald Thank you

[@tartans101]

I can't believe Julie Andrews was sitting next to Pavorati! Now there are two great operatic voices right there people!

[@MamaMaryEllensBlog]

I love how entertained and how much Julie Andrews enjoyed Cheno's performance.. Unlike when Barbara Streisand was honored... that beast wouldn't smile to save her life!! Brava too both Julie and Kristen.. both amazing people inside and out!!! as always she is wonderful!!

[@kyletrevor]

A perfect choice to sing this song. She is awesome!

[@hannahschrose]

wow i wish i could sing that high! haha, i love kristin..

[@hellolovely2]

I watch this far too much; it's just perfection

[@BlackFox15]

awh that was cute I loved Julie's reactions. They are both so talented :)

[@rjspear]

Hopefully in forty years time Kristin is being honoured.

[@Jen2261]

The Cheno note. I love it!

[@unidan82]

i love julie and kristin...but this isnt good. but the notes at the end are incredible...so we'll let her off. julie is so doing her fake smile at the start tho

[@ijustwanttosing]

How strange to hear Mary Poppins speaking American :-) I loooove Julie Andrews, and who better to honour her than the amazing Kristin Chenoweth

[@JoshFreilich]

It's nice that she did a coloratura thing to the piccolo countermelody in the song (that's the robin's part, you know). That was cute.

[@darthvalor07]

Kristin should TOTALLY go for the role of Mary on Broadway! She's just so supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! :D

[@AndySaenz]

Luciano Pavarotti also approves!

[@DefyingGravity213]

You know what? I can't be anything but happy when listening to this woman sing. See Ms Andrews is smiling too ^^

[@thestrugglingalto]

@guardguywcu Yeah i know, im just sayin, its amazing she can hits those notes with such ease ya know?

[@TaraLynnSharrock]

Indeed, there never will be anyone to replace Julie Andrews. She's a lady all on her own level, in her own class. But this little rendition, despite that I prefer the original, was great fun to watch! And I loved that Ms. Andrews seemed to enjoy it as well! :)

[@jsininger]

hm thats pretty good she should try the part for the broadway or the traveling show its good

[@RingoandCarlin]

What if Kristin Chenoweth sang all the songs that Mary Poppins sings and Eliza Doolittle sang in My fair lady? I'd buy and hear it if I could. Kristin is a magnificent singer.

[@Laceykat66]

No, they all sing. That does not make them singers any more than my car keys make me a mechanic. Listen to her, then try and listen to what passes for the AMA winners last Sunday.

[@Mary_Zacarias]

oh wow, she did a great job! i don't know about that dress/skirt thingy though, she kind of looks like a figure skater without the ice. that high note blew me away, awesome!

[@prigatdevisine]

Does any one notice that some parts of the song are similar with Verdi's "Agitata da due venti" (especially starting 1:12 )....anyway, amazing interpretation, i just love it

[@thestrugglingalto]

Wow, Kristen Chenowith is a vocal goddess! How in the hell does she hit those notes!!?

[@TubeyBooby]

Here's another correction: And I'm sorry if I offend you, but I'm going to correct your sentence. On another note, I love Kristen Chenoweth in this video!

[@bojack40]

Fuck yeah. That last note!

[@itsmedammy]

She looks so strange...like some kind of moster. no offence. she looks soo different now. methinks she's had some work done :L fab voice though

[@RingoandCarlin]

What if Kristin Chenoweth and Barbara Eden both dressed as Jeannie together and also danced to the Jeannie theme together? I'd watch that.

[@tadd8210]

Wasn't she in Wicked

[@CatieScarlett]

So, so cute! I loved Julie giving her the thumbs up at the end; no better complement than having one of the queens of the musical theatre give you the thumbs up! Both of them are amazing, absolutely!

[@cuicuimusic]

brings tears to my eyes... just think of julie andrews and her wonderfull voice... what better tribute ? yeah i'm a softy.

[@ddd8170]

am i the only one who found it weird that julie andrews is sitting between Pavoratti and jack nicholson??? whaaaaat??

[@RingoandCarlin]

@harrypotterwicked yeah who needs them when there are people like Kristin Chenoweth, Uma Thurman, Camron Diaz on earth

[@rachelberrythegleequeen.3221]

That was amazing.

[@Jessi4JC]

@katieromanovich11 - Thanks! My theory is not what it used to be. I live this rendition. It's striking!

[@UltimateJoolsFan]

where's thoroughly modern millie on those signs? It was a mixture of both her movie and stage musicals.

[@horsemania3]

Was Julie Andrews in Cinderella, cause it says the title of the movie she was in and it says Cinderella

[@bojack40]

Girl can sing

[@JillianCristina]

ahah. "mary poppins would think this is cheeky, but i'm gonna do it anyway." ahah. i love kristin!

[@ashareeoo]

I loved when Julie Andrews was looking at Kristin, it looked so cute and touching :) I loved it !

[@rtburt]

Julie Andrews if full of class, and Kristin Chenoweth kicks a**!!!!! I have to admit, I get a bit too much joy out of the major differnce in the reactions between Julie to Kristin, and Barbra to Idina!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Julie looked like she enjoyed it the entire time, Barbra only looked like she was happy when it was over. LOL!!!!!! All the more proof, Kristin Chenoweth is better than Idina Menzel (& that the Tony's got it wrong)!!!!!!

[@PraiseDog]

I am very proud that I have never watched one episode of American Idol. Kill your TV as I have, you will be happier, and you will find that you start to read a lot more books. Kristin is great, and yes, in comparison, all that the general public sucks in on TV is crap. I am a musician by hobby, my style is sort of neoclassical metal rock, even shred, which is not Mary Poppins. But I know what quality is, and what crap is. If that makes me a snob, I am content with it.

[@Qermaq]

Probably not 4 octave range. If we accept her high E here is close to the top (at least the top usable) range, she'd need a bass E to have 4 octaves of range. More likely she can sing, say, E in four octaves, which is a three octave range. Quite impressive. Then again, I might be misinformed. I mean, she's great, but let's stop short of sainthood here! I can do 3 octave range, not with her tone and vocal perfection. And she's much prettier than I.

[@Titaniacy]

If they ever do a revival of this, Kristin should DEFINITELY star! I also love the contrast between her singing voice and speaking voice! Hilariously adorable!

[@hole1991]

Um, 12345guitarplayer I agree with just about everything you said, love, with the exception of Kristen being 12. Who told you this because you have been greatly misinformed. You can look this up on Wikipedia or imdb if you believe me and I don't know how old she is here, but she's only two months away from being forty two. Once again, check it if you don't believe me.

[@ivelosthewilltolive]

Well -- to be honest, maybe she loved it and maybe she didn't. We'll never know. Honorees at these things traditionally have to sit there with a frozen smile on their face the whole time, in case the camera catches them when they're not expecting it. She could actually be thinking "I wonder how long we'll have to wait for the valet parking"...

[@brettfunimelb]

Kristin Chenowith is a great musical theatre talent and she has a wonderful vocal instrument but she overworks this song woefully. As a result, the whole thing comes across as labored and strained, and it only highlights how brilliant Julie Andrews was in making the original seem so effortless and unforced.

[@LydzB24]

@SingingCatzzz I absolutely love kristin chenoweth, she is my idol and i sing all of her songs as they are so wonderful and as always she was fabulous singing this! It was such a shame that julie can't sing as powerful as she used to but she is still a sensation! I have much respect to them both too :)

[@musicalfan13]

I don't know if doing it justice is quit the way to phrase it, but you are absolutely right. Kristen took it in a somewhat different direction from the classic arrangement, but boy did it work for her. I don't believe that you could ever actually compare the two, but they are both performed marvelously.

[@vampirechunks]

Yeegads, is that Pavarotti sitting next to Julie Andrews? Hoo! Talk about performance anxiety-- singing a little "sugar" in front of two of the greatest performers ever. Yet here's Kristin, making it all look effortless. *WUBS* YOU ROCK THAT SUCKER, CHENOWETH! SING IT LIKE YOU OWN IT!!!!

[@mattro1000]

haha, ya, you're right...it is Pavarotti sitting next to her. And I'm sorry if I offend you, but i'm gonna correct you're sentence. "Is that Luciano Pavarotti in front of Julie Andrews???" (sorry for my english) Keep practicing your english, it's coming along really well! :)

[@vicentehizon6202]

Julie looks so proud of Kristin, as is my inner child. My childhood just comes racing back to me like a carousel horse in a race.

[@ddobrz2]

you know who she reminds me of? remember "truly scrumptious" from chitty chitty bang bang? i cant help but think of her when i listen to her sing. she reminds me of the scene when they're in the candy factory, with the dog treats, singing!

[@ROCKINGJAGUAR]

awww , Luciano was there and he looked like a happy child after Kristin´s performance xD

[@markanthonyquiambao]

is there any video of her on youtube that does not have a landslide of likes, I mean every time this woman sings you get stunned.... come on.... who can compete with her... to quote glee: she would massacre Mariah in a Diva Off.

[@alika207]

@JohnHatesUnicorns The one right after she talks is a Bb5, then the last one is a D6.

[@FaithCatherine]

@whoalovemedo In my defense, I don't really know the numbers that go with the notes. I just looked up ranges and estimated. My information was from Wikipedia, so it wasn't all that reliable and I'm sorry.

[@RingoandCarlin]

@phylosaccount Yeah, Julie Andrews is still number one, since she did Mary Poppins

[@sanupy]

kristin chenoweth did that so gracefully in front of both Julie Andrews (goddess of her musical comedy side) AND Pavarotti (icon on her operatic side)?! she's awesome :)

[@123cowsmoo]

@rtburt Ok I completely agree with you, Kristin nailed it, and Julie was so pleased. That is why these two women are my idols! I smile everytime I see this video!

[@locababy007]

If i were to sing for Julie Andrews i would most likely pee my pants! Julie Andrews is my idol and to do her work justice like Kristin just did would be.....unbelievable!

[@ReaLFriendly]

The last note.. was that a F6??? Like she did in Thank Goodness (there's a video of her doing the F6 at the last note of Thank Goodness as GLinda in Wicked)

[@iFauxPas]

@PCCphoenix She's a classically trained coloratura soprano. I love it when musical theatre performers can also sing operatically. Kristin Chenoweth is my hero!

[@SultrySole]

seriously, I was about to comment the same thing as u phililili23, the fact that Julie was tickled by kristin the same way we all are, made me laugh. so cute.

[@Jordy383]

yeah. well, i don't take it personally that people are doing that. but it is true. i loved idina, but barbra was not a fan unfortunately. she's just a diva IMO.

[@Poet2916]

@zeddfak it was my dream to have Pavarotti be all giddy over me singing the bell song by lakme....guess thats out the window now that we've lost him...=(

[@jostockton.]

@PotterPotterfreak These little "__ people are..." comments are lame. and whatever you say they are, you typically are :| grow up. like, seriously.

[@stephaniehershaw]

LOVEE IT!! :D this song is brilliant and kristin chenoweth made it her own so well :) Please watch my video, of me singing opera at 14 years old! :D xxx

[@zeddfak]

Did you see Pavarotti in the end? Wow, that's when you know you're good when you have frickin' Pavarotti all giddy over you. Cheno, you're epic.

[@Rheneas]

Jack Nicholson, Julie Andrews, and Pavarotti. All sitting next to each other. You know what that is? Do you? THAT is "Bad Ass in Three Seats"!

[@dahuterschuter]

Holy shit. Luciano Pavarotti and Jack Nicholson are there with her! Anyway, Kristin is just a little operatic pixie. I love her voice. :)

[@fong03]

Is there anyone nicer than Julie Andrews? She looks so pleased and I do believe that it is genuine. Kristen is as talented and adorable as ever!

[@Qermaq]

I don't see why I was negged, because I agree bigtime. It was fantastic. People just love to thumb people down for no good reason around here...

[@singinwithceline]

i wish julie andrews was still singing so the two of them could do an album together!!!!! THAT would be supercalifragilisticexpealidocious!!!!!!!!

[@chaderic365]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEe

[@SultrySole]

IM convinced that kristin is a goddess, and I don't ever say that about anyone, my last goddess was Barbra streisand..so that saying a lot!

[@mchammar416]

mary poppins would think this is cheeky but i'm going to do it anyway haha

[@patricia_armstrong]

i love when kristin says mary poppins would think this is cheeky but im going to do it anyway and than sings that note its amazing