The Last Five Years @ Town Hall 9/12/16 - "Still Hurting"

[@blackieblong8334]

To sing a song about being utterly defeated, yet to stand with such dignity and strength... how is she even doing this? Queen Cynthia we are not worthy.

[@barcodefag]

Holy mother of God... Jaw-dropping.

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

^^^Yes! That’s exactly what she’s doing here. I could not find words other than wow and gaga. You’ve said it perfectly.

[@AdriannaThomas-gj7sd]

So true

[@allenrenelouis7292]

Cynthia Erivo. One of the best vocalists of this generation.

[@christiandorey3381]

praise

[@itsmegeewun4959]

Allen Rene Louis couldnt agree more

[@eMMusical]

she is wonderful and gifted yes..

[@avalonpark1574]

Yes

[@kailapark7965]

yes

[@alex.being.alex0720]

noticing that Ariana Grande also sang the exact same song as Cynthia and the fact that they are acting together in “Wicked” and being friends makes their bond really special if you notice

[@kelsangdorjee699]

Anyone in 2024 still listening to it ?

[@ldy0013]

The way she delivers “Jamie is probably feeling just fine” is so incredible.

[@jamiberrett7044]

If my voice was ever even a tiny portion like hers, I would never talk. I would just sing everything.

[@ShannonMDriscoll]

Cynthia adds so much to this (compared to previous people we won’t mention). I watch the moment at 1:30 over and over. The way she switched from mournful to a flash of steely anger is absolutely everything. This woman is a gift to the entire world.

[@JoelCruz-jd9ct]

Shannon Driscoll you should see Ariana version on this!

[@nwmusic2010]

Lea Salonga’s performance of this song is EVERYTHING.

[@jaydenpridemusic]

Im back in 2024 I can’t believe I’ve been watching this off and on for 8 years.

[@bfallon7076]

Cynthia: What about- Me: LOVE Cynthia: -lies, Jamie Me: Oh, shit. I forgot

[@itsmegeewun4959]

Linnamonroll lol

[@jeibal02]

Linnamonroll this is me!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@JennEiland]

One of the saddest songs in musical theater, sung masterfully. Brava. Her combination of power and vulnerability make for an outstanding Cathy.

[@solsen3]

her singing is absolutely beautiful... but the facial expressions, and story telling is simply magnificent. SO much pain.

[@failuretocomeupwithabetter7137]

I got ghosted by my boyfriend and quickly after I found out I was pregnant with his kid. Texted him but he still hasn’t contacted me. I haven’t told my friends but one of them sent me this song yesterday. I can’t communicate enough to them how much I love it.

[@grandevideos8603]

everything will turn out just fine, i believe in you

[@244-t1d]

you'll get through this!

[@kyliephillips1904]

Failuretocomeupwithabettername I’m wishing you Godspeed my love. Everything will be just fine. You have strength and importance, just worry about that baby growing. Love is inevitable and will find you again. Your friends will pick up where he left off.

[@camrynpeterson3939]

Failuretocomeupwithabettername stay strong! That is heartbreaking but find your support system and stick to it! Find the light and find the strength to push through❤️ Prayers and blessings coming your way! Stay safe and positive❤️

[@gabriella6833]

Failuretocomeupwithabettername stay strong beautiful🤍sending you lots of love!

[@Roll587]

I want her to play every role in every show. Too much to ask?

[@kendravallis8953]

She would do amazing as literally anything😍

[@ilovepussy420]

omg that would be everything

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Absolutely not. Completely valid request. She can do everything!

[@amberlightstudios9940]

well she played half the roles in this one! lol

[@oona791]

I adore this song and every version I've heard is beautiful but paints a different picture. Sherie's is very soft, bittersweet so to speak. Anna's is angry-bitter, the sort of "what did I do that was so wrong?" sort of feel. Lea's is absolutely heartbreaking. Ariana's is soft, mournful, almost sweet. Cynthia's is sort of a mix of the mournful aspect and bittersweet aspect

[@katchupchips00]

the way she attacks her entrances is so beautiful, there’s no sliding into that first note, she already has it and it’s so effortless. it’s a real show of how talented she really is

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

Wow. Just wow. Cynthia Erivo is that rare singer who not only has an extraordinary voice - range, tone, control, power, beauty, you name it - but can also tell a story or reveal a character within a song like almost no one else singing today. She is just amazing.

[@bielsabas4407]

I love how Cynthia Erivo presents a Cathy different to how Anna Kendrick portrayed the character. I think that's so cool. Same story but different personalities does that make sense

[@lalalivy2854]

Perfect sense ! I completely agree with you too .

[@PouetPouet365]

How can a voice can be so crystal clear, covey such emotions and be the strongest at the same time 🙏🏻

[@nicolec3506]

Musical theater is wild because I thought I had one opinion about Cathy and now I have a completely new one for this Cathy

[@madeleinebrown5]

JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL I AM NOT EMOTIONALLY STABLE

[@thattheatrejen9987]

Honestly, same.

[@harrietk1048]

At this point he needs to take the whole car coz👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

[@MO-wv7od]

This made me laugh so much XD

[@AmeliaBell28]

I honestly can't think of anyone who can act a song as well as Cynthia Erivo does, while also SLAYING the vocals. Is she a human or a god???

[@Roll587]

AmeliaBell28 She is 100% God.

[@josephcarlisle1943]

AmeliaBell28 I think Anna Kendrick does it pretty well. But every preformer interprets a character differently. And if every preformer did it the exact same way as previously then it would become boring.

[@ronpilares1378]

Lea Salonga for me yet this is beautiful too.

[@nataliemartinez7778]

AmeliaBell28 she’s absolutely amazing I totally agree. You should check out Lindsay Mendez as well. These ladies can not only SANG but tell a story and invest themselves so much

[@Rebecca_Renae]

I loved the last “and I”m”..... still hurting. The way she released the note was like the character screaming in frustration for the life she will no longer have. Well done! Chills. 👏🏻

[@QHG415]

Her voice is so effortless full of so much emotion

[@nyets22]

That last "I'M" gives me chills every...single...time.

[@LeilaNaruo]

Jesus Christ I was NOT ready for this!

[@stargaryen8608]

I was teary eyed even before she hit the chorus. The pain and betrayal struck me.

[@motab9907]

How can this woman act so subtly but w so much impact?? Amazing

[@annabellekline837]

I was there last night crying in the balcony! It was like hearing the songs for the first time. Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry blew me away.

[@Moiturette]

When will New York audiences properly recognise Jason Robert Brown's awesome talent?

[@SavannahSteel]

Right?

[@solargeknowles4354]

Ms.Cynthia Erivo is a gift.

[@pasox2]

her voice is stunning and her acting and the levels of her acting is so honest. Honestly, I personally think she was way better then the movie with Anna Kendrick with this song. It gives me shivers every time.

[@PhantomifyEponine]

what a fantastic performance. this is my first video of cynthia, but i've always loved this musial. i'm definitely going to watch more of cynthia's videos!!

[@oliviabruner5824]

There are no words to properly say how beautifully hauntingly fabulous this is.....

[@thresholden]

By far the best version. Both powerful and character driven whereas a lot of other versions are one or the either

[@emarber7816]

I've seen this about 10 times now and I still have goosebumps. I'm amazed by her voice

[@lukemoore285]

Oh my... this is the most wonderful version of this piece I've seen. Stunning. Having come to the show as a cellist performing it straight after a 5yr relationship ending, it will forever have a special place in my heart!

[@rianah.7826]

CYNTHIA????? THIS MAKEs me so much more excited to see her in wicked. oh my god.

[@crayzeenaebear97]

That look at 1:30 breaks my heart every time! She was really performing from her soul

[@carterlee267]

She is sublime.

[@alexandriamancini9388]

I've heard this song so many times. Her version never fails to make me cry. She is fantastic.

[@JustJRR]

Goodness. Just incredible. Both an actress and a singer. Not more of one than the other.

[@GeeAyeEm1]

I'm so in love with song and this woman... I went and watched other versions of this and hers is by far the best. she's amazing!

[@shawnlisle2869]

What an amazing night. I'm so honored to have been there for it. Cynthia is flawless.

[@kateh5446]

Some how she made this 100 times more powerful without any tears at all. I don't think I'll be able to listen to the original again. This is BEAUTIFUL

[@solsen3]

Only with the loss of 'Great Love' can one fully understand this heartbreak. Captured perfectly here by the delightful Cynthia Erivo. I don't know where you feel this pain from to sing this song Cynthia.... but I am sorry you were hurt so badly. This is not simply singing or acting. This is experience... this is feelings. Poise and pure class. #EGOT2020

[@elizabeth.1905]

She's so amazing and super lucky to perform on the same stage with my favourite writer of all time !!

[@evanaldrete9479]

Are you kidding😭 this is exquisitely expressed! We needed her to sing this.

[@arrrrrrito]

She’s so talented at this point I feel like she’s not really a person anymore and more just pure goddess. We are mortals to Cynthia and do not deserve her.

[@michaelsingslive]

i remember performing this show....what an amazing writer...Kudos to you sir.

[@notjustplainJane]

This is the greatest I've ever heard the song sung. Simply beautiful

[@Iloveflower2024]

My favorite version. I keep coming back for her raw emotion.

[@jonssyy]

Her voice is positively beautiful.

[@FerthVandensteenManaysay]

Superb! Jason Robert Brown brilliantly rethought this musical by getting people of color for this concert. I hope he'll consider to do this kind of engagement again and get Asian actors to play Jamie and Cathy (Lea Salonga will be perfect!).

[@daniellareza7555]

have you heard her version? just utter perfection.

[@FerthVandensteenManaysay]

I did! Lea's version of this song is the best I've heard!

[@juliaunger913]

This comment is older but I also love the idea of doing TL5Y w/ a same-sex couple! I think Barrett Wilbert Weed as Jamie and Megan Hilty as Cathy.

[@elphbwckd212]

@@juliaunger913 I've always thought a same-sex version of this show would be an incredible update and an interesting take on the story and characters. (Also, I've always wanted to play Cathy so a male version of her songs would be amazing lol)

[@elphie93]

Incredible performance - you can tell she's a trained actress as well as a phenomenally talented vocalist

[@TrinityDarling]

She glows, so radiant 💖💖

[@Iloveflower2024]

This is the very first song I ever heard Cynthia Erivo sing. I’ve been a fan ever since! ❤

[@lilyhp27]

Apart from Mrs. Lea Solanga's rendition this is hands down THE best rendition I've ever heard this sung. Absolutely heartbreakingly stunning 💗 #BlackExcellence 🙌🏽💁🏽✊🏽💗

[@clubsnatcher]

Lily Disla Cause she can't compare with white excellence or brown excellence? How about just excellence. This human exhibits excellence. #stopsegregation

[@LoveisLove1234567]

wowzer lmaoooo

[@reizablade]

I prefer Anna Kendrick's version

[@claymodelexpert]

wowzer alright

[@MARTINBABEH]

Lily Disla Ariana grande just did hers and it was amazing😍

[@lucyrobinson5589]

Amazing, performed with such conviction and raw emotion..she is my inspiration!

[@fionaautumn]

What a gorgeous voice

[@OverstreetFilms]

I'm not crying, you are..

[@jonssyy]

. . just something in my eye . . . lol

[@BorreKath]

i didnt blink thats why... haha

[@violadash4374]

this play this song makes me cry everytime. it breaks my heart everytime

[@gabriellaputri9773]

The more and more I listen to this song, particularly this version, it cuts me even more deeper. Wonderful work Mr. Brown, and amaziiiing performance Ms. Erivo!

[@safiyang]

This is awfully wonderful. My goodness, thank you for posting this!

[@StupidDontBe]

I just spent the past hour listening to(and favoriting) Cynthia Erivo videos. She's amazing.

[@nowigslefttofly8362]

her eyes have so much emotions wow this is my first video I watch of miss Erivo's. I'm blown away

[@elsieharrington160]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

This performance is almost too much for my senses to take in. Sublimely, tragically beautiful.

[@abrrrl]

I've honestly never not cried listening to this song when it comes up. Lea Salonga in rehearsal, barefaced with just a black shirt on, and this of Cynthia are just... They're my favorite.

[@TheGina4U2]

Lovely and she's such a gem.

[@sherrinemostin8262]

Incredible. I could listen to this every day. HOLY TOLEDO VOCAL TECHNIQUE!!!!! Not even to mention the heartfelt delivery!!!!!!!

[@ennegacion]

Breathtaking performance! Cynthia Erivo changed my mind about this song. I love JRB and love the last five years, but this was my least favorite song on the cast albums and soundtrack. Cynthia Erivo’s interpretation is masterful. She brings so much strength, vulnerability, and unwavering presence to the song. I’m in awe!

[@2Chua]

Mic'd but not a muffler covering her face. Might be some post production, but not auto-tuned to within an inch of its life. She doesn't need it. Ms Ervio is perfection just as she is.

[@sadiemills5727]

Jamie is over and Jamie is gone Jamie's decided it's time to move on Jamie has new dreams he's building upon And I'm still hurting Jamie arrived at the end of the line Jamie's convinced that the problems are mine Jamie is probably feeling just fine And I'm still hurting What about lies, Jamie? What about things That you swore to be true? What about you, Jamie? What about you? Jamie is sure something wonderful died Jamie decides it's his right to decide Jamie's got secrets he doesn't confide And I'm still hurting Go and hide and run away Run away, run and find something better Go and ride the sun away Run away like it's simple Like it's right... Give me a day, Jamie Bring back the lies Hang them back on the wall Maybe I'd see How you could be So certain that we Had no chance at all Jamie is over and where can I turn? Covered with scars I did nothing to earn Maybe there's somewhere a lesson to learn But that wouldn't change the fact That wouldn't speed the time Once the foundation's cracked And I'm Still hurting

[@ayyeyomuhhshell]

Really appreciate you uploading these videos!!

[@mikeywiththecamera]

In tears... That was heartbreakingly beautiful!

[@alfrienguyen9966]

So effortless yet so beautifully emotional

[@maddie.bolland.7]

She has an absolutely incredible voice! What a performance.

[@tggold]

Literally crying over here. What a beautiful soul.

[@EllieCantWhistle]

why am I barely discovering this video right now?! She did amazing!!!!!

[@TheLifeofTMT]

Thank you for posting this Jason.

[@alexmatten9567]

The best version I’ve ever heard!

[@geo1998musical]

LOVE this! Can't stop watching it over and over again'

[@courtneyhughes4942]

Wow. Just wow. I could watch this forever.

[@megmatthews6258]

Ah her voice is absolutely insane!!😻

[@faithwalkllc]

This one performance of this one song of a show I only had a passing knowledge of before made me go buy the indie film, both available cast albums, and scour the web for everything I could learn about this concert. Thank God someone uploaded the concert audio so I could hear the full brilliance of Henry and Erivo on all of the songs, especially "The Last Ten Minutes" and "Summer in Ohio," which stopped the show cold. Their interpretations are bar none my favorite of all I've heard, and I've heard some of my Broadway faves perform this piece since first encountering this clip of Erivo embodying lyrics so perfectly simple, aching, and true that they climb down into your soul and make a home there. Of course, I've subsequently shared this with literally everyone I knew. We so, so, so need an official DVD or CD of this recording (which this clip shows was clearly pro-shot at some point). I know folks who'll gladly give you their coins for it. It's that one-of-a-kind performance people can talk about for years.

[@bfallon7076]

crazy how it’s been two years but i’m still crying over this

[@nyets22]

I must say. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever listened to.

[@yup8150]

This is so beautiful I'm crying oml

[@udoka96]

Every time she opens her mouth my heart soars.

[@Zeppolino100]

Gorgeous version!

[@sam.8452]

she makes anything she sings look effortless

[@allanahcullen216]

Completely in love with her voice!

[@hilariojeanina]

this song always wanna make me cry. :(

[@hopper131]

To have the pleasure of being introduced to Cynthia by this song? WOW. Such control and expression.

[@floweringinbloom]

It’s not even the voice (which is insane) it’s the ACTING.

[@shortysutter]

She never ceases to BLOW ME AWAY

[@daveboydell4456]

Oh my gawd so gooooood! I absolutely love Cynthias pacing and that slight rasp in her voice. In love!

[@IHappyChicken]

Beautiful; listening to this was a blessing.

[@bobkurland8628]

THIS IS A SONG THAT MAKES A SINGER SOUND GREAT....of course I'd be the exception!

[@emilyandabigail]

Please upload the rest of this musical. I would love to see more!