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

SubCulture and Jason Robert Brown present a night at Town Hall for the Brady Center to prevent gun violence. www.bradycampaign.org/
The Last Five Years in concert September 12, 2016.
written and composed by Jason Robert Brown
Cynthia Erivo - Cathy
Joshua Henry - Jamie
Todd Reynolds - violin
Summer Boggess - cello
Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf - cello
Gary Sieger - guitar
Randy Landau - bass
Jason Robert Brown - piano
Lighting by Jen Schriever
Sound by Jon Weston
Production Supervisor Jeff Markowitz
Production Stage Manager Bonnie Panson
Musical Supervisor Tom Murray
Directed by Jason Robert Brown

[@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

[@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

[@jamiberrett7044]

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

[@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

[@ldy0013]

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

[@bfallon7076]

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

[@itsmegeewun4959]

Linnamonroll lol

[@jeibal02]

Linnamonroll this is me!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@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

[@user-rn7hi2mq3y]

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!

[@solargeknowles4354]

Ms.Cynthia Erivo is a gift.

[@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

[@nyets22]

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

[@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

[@Moiturette]

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

[@SavannahSteel]

Right?

[@Becky6066]

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. 👏🏻

[@LeilaNaruo]

Jesus Christ I was NOT ready for this!

[@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

[@motab9907]

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

[@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.

[@ds1chris1]

You watch one cynthia erivo video than you watch 100

[@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.

[@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

[@stargaryen8608]

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

[@thresholden]

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

[@carterlee267]

She is sublime.

[@crayzeenaebear97]

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

[@Quinn82901]

Her voice is so effortless full of so much emotion

[@oliviabruner5824]

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

[@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)

[@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!!

[@OverstreetFilms]

I'm not crying, you are..

[@jonssyy]

. . just something in my eye . . . lol

[@BorreKath]

i didnt blink thats why... haha

[@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.

[@jonssyy]

Her voice is positively beautiful.

[@JustJRR]

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

[@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!

[@evanaldrete9479]

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

[@TrinityDarling]

She glows, so radiant 💖💖

[@rianah.7826]

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

[@alexandriamancini9388]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@shawnlisle2869]

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

[@Bgins19]

or a dvd either of those will make a shit ton of money for any charity you want

[@multi-florum]

how do you fit so much voice in such a tiny microphone!?

[@michaelsingslive]

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

[@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😍

[@arigoodfriend1762]

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.

[@skyskippper18]

I need a Last Five Years revival staring ms. Ervio!

[@KyleOgilvie1]

After Cynthia's finished with The Color Purple, can this version of The Last Five Years come to Broadway as a revival? Complete with Cynthia and Joshua?

[@josephcarlisle1943]

Lord Voldemort It actually wouldn't be a revival. The Last Five Years has never been on Broadway even though it does have 2 off Broadway cast albums

[@rjsamuel4530]

Lord Voldemort or even Leslie Odom Jr

[@lucyrobinson5589]

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

[@elphie93]

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

[@Shannonkay2023]

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

[@StupidDontBe]

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

[@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

[@violadash4374]

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

[@ThePerezHilton]

Exquisite!!

[@itsmegeewun4959]

The Perez Hilton i love her and hopefully she visit and do shows here in the philippines..

[@elizabeth.1905]

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

[@maloemalhen]

this is so beautiful

[@hilariojeanina]

this song always wanna make me cry. :(

[@bobkurland8628]

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

[@notjustplainJane]

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

[@fionaautumn]

What a gorgeous voice

[@jasonerictesta]

GOOSEBUMPS

[@izziexxx]

It's wonderful how she can balance sounding so young and vulnerable, but yet still have such a clear and powerful voice, not an easy task! Absolutely beautiful.

[@shortysutter]

She never ceases to BLOW ME AWAY

[@brownbrujabrand]

my heart just grew 3 sizes too big.

[@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

[@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!

[@megmatthews6258]

Ah her voice is absolutely insane!!😻

[@alfrienguyen9966]

So effortless yet so beautifully emotional

[@geo1998musical]

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

[@elsieharrington160]

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

[@BetzyArosemena]

Lol Jason in the back looks like me on my headphones right now...

[@caylajohnson1499]

Absolutely fabulous.

[@TheGina4U2]

Lovely and she's such a gem.

[@safiyang]

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

[@geo1998musical]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@courtneyhughes4942]

Wow. Just wow. I could watch this forever.

[@whitneyangeloni-ruediger9183]

this is LIFE, cynthia you queen ...SANNGGGG

[@courtnaesmith6198]

Beautiful and effortless! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@daviddecorlieu6667]

Gorgeous. Thank you.

[@nowigslefttofly8362]

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

[@IHappyChicken]

Beautiful; listening to this was a blessing.

[@Zeppolino100]

Gorgeous version!

[@kimberlywalton4870]

Beautifully done!!!

[@bfallon7076]

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

[@DivaDelgado128]

Breathtaking!

[@tggold]

Literally crying over here. What a beautiful soul.

[@nyets22]

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

[@allanahcullen216]

Completely in love with her voice!

[@audreypuente1860]

Beautiful voice

[@cjbutnotcj]

Fantastic

[@SpaghettiBabyNoodleBoy]

Beautiful interpretation !

[@annabelleehelpme]

I love her! She shines in this role. Such a special talent.

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

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

[@yup8150]

This is so beautiful I'm crying oml