The "Great Lover" Ballet | On The Town on Broadway

Megan Fairchild and Tony Yazback are mesmerizing in this section from the Act 2 Dream Ballet.
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[@honeyjbc1]

Tony Yazbeck is a miracle!

[@samosullivan1744]

The choreography gloriously compliments the sumptuous score! Brings back those wonderful memories of Golden Age Hollywood!

[@treesny]

What does this have to do with "Golden Age Hollywood"? The original production of On the Town was the the BROADWAY debut of composer Leonard Bernstein, book & lyric writers Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and choreographer Jerome Robbins; it was directed by Broadway legend George Abbott. This terrific revival did honor to their memories, while being entirely fresh.

[@clairewilson335]

I’ll never forget seeing that sudden lighting change at the crescendo. I think I actually gasped. Truly marvelous theatre

[@suzieqtruth6377]

Breathtakingly Gorgeous! Perfect choreography and dancers for this exquisite Bernstein music. LOVED THIS REVIVAL!!

[@treesny]

Everybody is somewhat familiar with Bernstein's score for West Side Story, but for me his music for On the Town is truly special, and my personal favorite among his musicals.

[@PhillipLBoykin]

Great!!!!!

[@GrainneMhaol]

This is bisexual catnip

[@kennzieduncan4312]

just absolutely exquisite. i come back to see this every so often & it never disappoints

[@monicafalco]

My fav scene!!!!:)

[@juliee.p.7074]

Thank you for posting the ballet so I can see it again and again!! It is my favorite, favorite part of the show. I've seen the show twice! I listened to Bernstein's score over and over on KZbin after I saw the show the first time, so I enjoyed On The Town even more when I saw it a second time. This climactic pas de deux always brings tears to my eyes. Megan's velvety flexibility and fiery leotard; Tony's torso; the longing, the frustration, and the anger. The beauty of their bodies as they dance-fight is thrilling and heart-breaking to watch. A peach and gold aurora for Gabey as he fights for Ivy and wins.

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

Ballet dancing in heels?? Has this happened before?? I'm watching this for the first time.

[@mehtotheworld4145]

Holy crap, this is all I needed in life. This is my absolute favorite part of the show, to the point where I get a little teary eyed each time I've been lucky enough to see it. Thank you!

[@MarcusMartn]

this part made me tear up also i was in the mezzanine when I saw it

[@chocolatesouljah]

Yaaasss!

[@williamoser5953]

On the Town is a problematic show, Comden and Green's book reduces the characters to cartoons. This production minimalized that problem and was as good a realization as I am ever likely to see in my lifetime. That same theater season I also saw by far the best production of West Side Story as I am every likely to see, almost perfect in every way. This production re-imagined the choreography, this ballet was very different from what Robbins set, but oh so fascinating and erotic. Thanks for posting, it is wonderful.

[@treesny]

Well, you're entitled to your opinion, but I have to say I've never found ANYTHING "problematic" about On the Town! Maybe I appreciate the fact that Comden and Green came from a background in cabaret sketch comedy, and brought a wonderfully over-the-top humor (as well as lots of "heart") to this piece... The characters' names alone - Brunnhilde Esterhazy, Claire de Loone, Judge Pitkin W. Bridgework - make me grin! And the book and lyrics seem to me a perfect fit for Bernstein's terrific score.

[@peteralfano4278]

saw this production.....never understood the context for this ballet but so good to hear this glorious score live...and in this scene nice to see Tony Yazbeck shirtless!!!!

[@randomday5239]

Gaaaaaaah Megan Fairchild

[@treesny]

Saw this on Broadway - a terrific production of a great musical. The seemingly effortless way in which Bernstein merges "popular" and "classical" music in this score is still astonishing. Also, in an outstanding cast Tony Yazbeck is a really special Gabey: acting, singing and dancing all so wonderful, such HEART! Very glad this is preserved on video so people can get a taste of this great production. :-)

[@paisleyhunt2577]

I loved this performance so much when I saw the show and now I am so glad I can watch it whenever I want! Thank you so much for posting!

[@erpollock]

I've never pictured Megan Fairchild as a seductress/goddess. But if your partner is Tony Yazbeck, who can resist?

[@TheTransatlanticExchange]

Absolutely exquisite! Such a wonderful version from a classic favourite. Many thanks, Tony Yazback, Megan Fairhchild and cast and crew.

[@chocolatesouljah]

Underrated and masterful!

[@darkenergyhotep5793]

I cried I actually cried watching this. It blew my mind! Damn great show!

[@RebeccaCurci]

Wow, that was amazing!!

[@alanwerner8563]

I rarely am impressed/moved by a dance performance but that was Really Stunning.

[@maestromuffin1]

gosh, the section at 1:44 - watching Tony's muscles vibrate............I gotta go.

[@kellyholtgrefe]

Incredible!!! Thanks for posting this!!

[@katydidiy]

OMG! I have watched a dozen times....its not enough yet🍷