Uhhh so songs from HAIRSPRAY are actually incredible and I was the LAST person to find out??

[@MathewMcKenna]

imagine my surprise when they actually use hairspray

[@Timelineofcards]

I know you've already watched a lot of Miraculous,but maybe you could watch one of the Season Finales? (Season 1: Volpina,Season 2: Catalyst and Mayura,Season 3: Heart Hunter and Miracle Queen,Season 4: Risk and Strikeback or Season 5: The Final Day Pt.1 and pt.2)? Or maybe you could watch the Miraculous World:Paris Special.

[@elindayana8174]

Can you watch "Scrooge: A Christmas Carol"? That's a perfect christmas movie. I love it so much. And the songs are beautiful! 😊💖🎁

[@Jojo-bug]

Please, please, please react to some of the original songs from HSMTMTS. There are so many amazing originals including Nightmares Come to Life, Right Place, and Love you forever. HSMTMTS stands for High School Musical the Musical the Series

[@fizabatool4365]

Please do maracluse ladybug last episode of season 5 pleaseeeeeee 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I have asked it from your every video

[@lanibani639]

Imagine my surprise when you made a 20+ min video about hairspray and completly missed the hairspray live version with dove cameron and ariana grande(and many more). I do understand why someone would go for the original movie, but mama im a big girl now in the dove cameron etc. Version is just one of my Favorite songs ever so i might be biased.

[@hkira1110]

Also Hairspray is about not judging people based on their look but specificlly not judging on someones race and weight

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

It's more about not judging them on anything, because we're all human. It's about inclusion.

[@IceVulpix]

Nah, we should judge people based on their personalities. Everything else isn’t cool though.

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

@icevulpix2013 They're still human. People often judge autistic people as either extremely cold or extremely incompetent. When a lot of the time, you're just not taking enough time for them to have a chance to show their true selves. But then I guess the way they come off is another thing you shouldn't judge them by. It's not a disability, it's a rewiring of the brain. Sort of like an Android instead of a Samsung Galaxy - performs the same functions but with its own benefits and drawbacks the other device lacks.

[@Everlastinglovestella]

​@@IceVulpixbut people can fake their personalities just choose people who are genuine and kind hearted never fails. Even if someone isn't super cool. I had to learn that the hard way.

[@Kiki-xs1iw]

@@strawberrysoulforever8336what😂

[@Cat-li2be]

You should really watch the musical fully as it provides context to certain things that happen in the songs

[@turtleyawesome7233]

Nah, no context I can hear the bells 😂

[@blechberrymuffin2484]

Definitely

[@TailsFan]

@@turtleyawesome7233 Even with context, that's a weird scene.

[@Tya1294]

Context is lava

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

@@TailsFan It's not really. Lots of girls have romantic daydreams. To be fair, Tracy's actions are weird, but her inner monologue is fine.

[@landrider20]

The fact you didn't know James Marsden can sing leads me to believe you haven't seen Enchanted from Disney! Solid movie there, good one to check out the music from.

[@orcataco.]

I totally forgot about his role there but that movie is soooooo good :)

[@Excalibur-Sonic]

Dancing Singing Donut Lord!

[@isabellabovanvolkenburg]

Been dreaming of true loves kiss

[@jade_ottsel]

I was gonna mention that! He also sings a great version of "That's Amore" on the Enchanted soundtrack too. :D (I don't think it was in the actual film, but its in the soundtrack regardless! lol)

[@bigonbooks4736]

@@jade_ottselThat’s Amore was in the pizza place. Very softly playing.

[@MicheleKlinger]

I knew this would be a trip when Mathew started with THE FINALE OF THE MOVIE as his first song hahaha. I love Hairspray so much and have been listening to the music since the show debuted on Broadway, so this video was a nice treat

[@hkira1110]

He somehow alwaus does that lmao

[@MicheleKlinger]

@@hkira1110 it will always crack me up 😂

[@mak_inthebox4817]

⁠@@hkira1110Lol, I was literally about to say, "doesn't he always??" 😂

[@rubysmolen5155]

John travolta playing edna is a tradition- it is tradition that the character of edna turnblat is played in drag and has been since the beginning whether it is a stage production or a film adaptation of the play the character is always played in drag!

[@captainsplifford]

Because Divine played the character in the original movie by John Waters.

[@jessicarodriguez8990]

Glad you enjoyed the songs. If you do a part 2, the next choice of songs I think you’ll enjoy are “I know where I’ve been”, “I can hear the bells” and “Without love”

[@XanderHarris1023]

Since he did the finale in this one he should probably do the opener somewhere in the next one.

[@JayeKisses]

Absolute fave

[@JayeKisses]

@@XanderHarris1023oooo “Good Morning Baltimore” is a banger

[@howjos]

I know where I’ve been is such a great song

[@personsmith9849]

Def should watch all the songs and make it a series

[@marcblais]

You should DEFINITELY watch the whole movie. 100% would recommend. I did this show as a teenager and it is simply fantastic and all the songs are bangers!

[@louiesanchez7142]

The Corny Collins Show (the tv show that is the focus of the musical) is sponsored by a hairspray company. That’s why it’s called hairspray.

[@niamhhannah2558]

Definitely need a part two, with my favourite songs, 'I know where I've been', 'Welcome to the 60s', 'Without Love' and 'Big, Blonde and Beautiful'! Or a reaction to the full movie, would love that! This is one of my favourite musicals 💖

[@la.uralox]

Yes to all of these songs!!

[@christinamiskimmin7189]

I know where ive been is unreal xx

[@LisaKokx]

I will never grow tired of you trying to piece together the plot from random moments in songs

[@charischislett-mcdonald2001]

Please watch the whole musical. All the songs are amazing and the plot is really good too.

[@backstreetcuttie2995]

I agree with alot of the comments who are recommending that you watch the full musical. There is also a "Live" adaptation of Hairspray that is also amazing which you should watch. It has Dove Cameron staring as "Amber". I'm sure you'll remember how amazing Dove's voice was as she was "Mal" in th descendants movies. The actress who plays Mal's mother in descendants also plays the mother of Dove's character in Hairspray Live.

[@TheLoonyLovebad1]

not you calling Kristin Chenoweth "the actress who plays Mal's mother"

[@albinjohansson5975]

And the legendary Harvey Fierstein reprises his role as Edna, which he originated on Broadway.

[@HerHollyness]

The Live version is pretty terrible though. 😬 The actress playing Tracy has very poor breath control throughout so she has limited choreo to try and compensate (but it’s still very noticeable), and there are quite a few times when the mics cut out. Better to watch a ‘slime tutorial’ of the Broadway show! 😂

[@TheLoonyLovebad1]

@@HerHollyness and don't get me started on Ariana's diction...

[@HerHollyness]

@@TheLoonyLovebad1 Literally… 😬 Pretty much the only thing I ever rewatch from the live version is Jennifer Hudson belting for her life - she’s amazing. Everyone else was a bit meh.

[@Gamer16254]

I need a part 2 of this video immediately. The rest of the soundtrack is so great

[@serenepastel]

Pretty much the entire track list is amazing. I’ve always been partial to Without Love because it is just incredibly cute. I’m glad you had a good time with the songs

[@Echo_warrior_]

You should react to more songs from hairspray! Welcome to the 60s I know where I’ve been Big blonde & beautiful

[@montanarose-sings]

13:22 Seaweed hit that note and Matthew fully embodied Penny's spirit for just a moment 😂😂

[@LadyGreensleeves33]

I totally told you to watch this 😅 You started with the finale, bold choice 😂 But definitely watch the whole thing. It's a 1960s timeline about being yourself in the face of adversity, during the time of segregation. Especially fighting racism and fatphobia in the entertainment industry. But it's also hilarious lol

[@liciaisamess]

you should definitely listen to the rest and watch the full musical in your own time, its so good. a couple years ago they did a live remake of it and ariana grande and dove cameron star in it; its one of my favourite things ever

[@emilyrln]

Hairspray is full of bangers!! Highly recommend 😊 I'm pretty sure that lyric in "Ladies' Choice" is "'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself," which is… _better_ than what you heard 😂😅

[@hellothereeewasntavailable]

Since we're on musicals, YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY WATCH RIDE THE CYCLONE!!!! THE SONGS ARE INCREDIBLE

[@lorettabes4553]

18:15 I've read somewhere that in the original musical, Conry Collin is the one sing this song. Good thing they chanegd it to Link imo. The lyrics are still... a little yikes but hey, lots of songs like this are popular. People sometimes don't pay much attention to the lyrics, especially in this scene where we are supposed to watch Tracy dance.

[@Mercadian]

Nah, they wrote this song specifically for the movie (Link sings It Takes Two to Tracy instead, but they didn't like the slower vibe). The actual dance scene in the musical doesn't have lyrics, and intersperses the "can I actually use your dance" conversation between Seaweed and Tracy into it (rather than in detention). In the later "Hairspray Live" semi-stage/semi-film version, they gave it to Corny instead of Link.

[@kiryn5977]

​@Mercadian I'm still miffed about that decision tbh. It makes absolutely no sense as a Corny Collins song, and it wrecks with the pacing, tension, and build up that Tracey and Link's relationship gets in the movie. That whole moment in Ladies' Choice between them was perfect, and as you said, the song was specifically written FOR this moment and Link, so whyyyyy mess all that up???? And yeah, having Corny sing it makes the song 10000000× creepier. Ugh, I'll truly never get over such a bone-headed decision 😞

[@HerHollyness]

You watched the songs pretty much in reverse order! 😂 The Nicest Kids in Town is one of the first songs, then it would be Ladies’ Choice (which is basically Tracy’s audition to catch Corny’s eye and get on the show), then Run and Tell That (which takes place after Tracy is on the show), then You Can’t Stop The Beat is the big finale - literally the last song of the musical. You should definitely watch the whole thing though; there are so many good songs that you haven’t seen yet!

[@starrynarwhal]

It's hilarious, and very like you, to start off with the final song lol. But also, you should DEFINITELY watch the whole movie! It's honestly so damn good. All the of the songs are just so well performed and written. And, for the most part, really do just wanna make you dance. It's just a really fun movie with a very serious message, and it delivers it really wonderfully. I remember going to see this movie in theaters when it came out, and having no real idea what it was about other than Zefron and singing ajsdkl. But man, it absolutely blew me away and made me cry. So while I would say you could also just listen to more songs, I think in this instance...watching the movie in it's entirety would be better. Not just for the added context so things make more sense, but because it's just really beautiful and more people should see it.

[@DarkDreams948]

You definitely need to watch the whole movie! Its amazing and definitely one of the best musicals and there were songs missed like Queen Latifahs slower song which is gorgeous. I highly suggest it whether you watch as a reaction or just by yourself 😅

[@lorettabes4553]

I love this movie. Hairspray and Grease were on repeat in my childhood

[@cythulhubuthebegamin4902]

I Can Hear the Bells and Welcome to the 60's are the other two best songs from this musical, full vouch

[@needyverse]

When Seaweed/Elijah Kelley hits that note at the start of Run and Tell That… I know no greater obsession 🙏

[@needyverse]

Please film a full Hairspray reaction?! I would love to see you experience the full plot combined with the music in the correct order 😂

[@KikyoSama_427]

You should check out the Broadway cast versions! Some of the voices take a while to get used to since they're so heavily stylized but it's still so fun in a different way

[@Killua481]

As much as i love seeing all the clips and the reactions to them, I would love to see them played in the order they show in the movies so that it helps with the context a little more, and so you dont start with the big finale song where everything is closing up stories and you see all the growth culminated properly

[@sadfaery]

THIS. I just commented the same thing before seeing your comment!

[@hunnyfae]

This was so exciting I love hairspray !! You should DEFINITELY make a video watching the movie !!

[@demonag5842]

This was a good start but there is so much more amazing music in this movie. I hope you do a part two. Also I once again recommend Strange Magic a juicebox musical that features the voice Elijah Kelley ( lead in Run and Tell That)

[@Miladybug]

Yes yes yes please watch the whole movie!! It’s one of my absolute favorites, a total comfort movie. Great themes, even better music! (And yes, I do know the dances. It’s VERY hard not to dance and sing along)

[@sarahbulle8704]

I can't believe Welcome to the 60s wasn't on this list! it's my favorite one, but I am SO glad you decided to do this musical didn't even know I needed this

[@Rognik]

Of course, of COURSE you watch the finale song first. I wouldn't expect any less of you, honestly. I highly recommend, if you listen to more of these songs, to listen to "The New Girl in Town". The only thing I'll say about it is that it was originally cut from the stage version, so it's nice that they included it in this version. There's also a transition that can only be done on film but it's done so well.

[@dAzAi_bOi]

I absolutely love hairspray, I’m so glad you listened to this song. I really love the very last song and I think som of these characters were long overdue to be reacted to by you.

[@heyiamgiu_]

Hairspray is such a good movie, you definitely watch it :D

[@zedlarae]

this is so weird, just a few hours ago i decided to listen to the soundtrack, which i don't think i've done ever done lol. but this was the first musical i can remember watching and it was such a favorite growing up! please react to more!!! I would recommend I Can Hear the Bells, Good Morning Baltimore, I Know Where I've Been, Welcome to the 60's and New Girl in Town!

[@jazminebrook]

mathew you need to watch the full movie to get the full context. also, the movie is different than the broadway musical, which won best musical at the tony's in 2003. just saying, hairspray is so much more than it's finale number.

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

Yet all the Broadway or musicals, both Broadway and off-Broadway compilations only have that song.

[@yourneighbourtororo6467]

A comfort show of mine had to be ‘Over the Garden Wall’ which I hope you also get to experience one day. Every episode has beautiful musical scores, humour, adventure, melancholy and a dash of mystery that is enhanced by its vintage art style and dark, mysterious undertones. I would love to see you react to the episodes though it would be a depart from the usual upbeat shows that you react to. Hope u get to see it one day!

[@Magenta4ever]

Many musicals, especially modern ones, have a strong point of view. It's such a stereotype that musicals are just some frivolous singing and dancing, but they can be so much more! I'm glad you're getting to see that with shows like Hairspray. Definitely recommend watching the full thing, and if you have the chance listen to the original Broadway album, Harvey Firestein is perfection as Edna!

[@Cappuccino_Coffee]

You should do a reaction to the songs from "Star Darlings". I highly recommend it, I was very sad when I found out that the show was canceled and that no one remembers it because there was a big potential. And yes I'm using Google translate

[@Cr1mezs]

Hey Matthew, recently one of my FAVORITE musicals came out to theaters, and if you haven't reacted to it, I'd love for you to listen to it! "Waitress: The Musical." Its a musical version of the movie "Waitress."!! I'd reccomend to listen to "It Only Takes a Taste", "You'll Still Be Mine", "When He Sees Me", and as a final, "She Used to Be Mine.", a beautiful and sad song.

[@johnslife2282]

YOU NEED to listen to the opener Good morning Baltimore! It's so good and also couldn't believe you didn't know James Marsden sang, he was in enchanted and that really good. Another one you should listen to is any of the Queen Latifah songs in this movie, SHES SO GOOD 😭😭😭 like I know where I've been and Big Blonde and Beautiful

[@neleverdonck3078]

Please consider listening to 'Welcome to the 60' and 'Big, blond and beautiful'. They are both from hairspray and i just love it when Queen Latifah sings the later one.

[@kindakooky5304]

i love how you started with the last song

[@ravenrocksdeath6662]

Amazing but kinda wish you listened to Good morning Boltamore from this movie it has to be one of my favourites and i know off by heart but other than that your videos always brings a smile to my face no matter what is happening ❤❤ thank you

[@hkira1110]

As a proud marylander I agree

[@TheWiseGrif]

There will undoubtedly be a part 2, so he *better* include that next time

[@Emilie_wallin]

@@TheWiseGrifthere wasn’t a part 2

[@thatdorkwhodoescosplay]

We did hairspray at my school (mainly because a mom insisted we did it so her daughter can be the Tracy). In the yearbook pictures of the play out of 13 pictures only one photo had one black kid🫠

[@CosmicCadet]

As a new subscriber but a long time fan of musicals and story telling alike, im surprised you haven’t tackled Dear Even Hanson ost (the broadway version not the recent movie specifically) or the Mean Girls musical ost My personal favorites from each are ‘So Big So Small’ tied with ‘For Forever’ from DEH and ‘Apex Predator’ from MG 😊

[@waltermoran9344]

Not him missing the most soul-filled, defining and theme related song of the musical. Queen Latifah best number is waiting for him, and he'll be probably impressed.

[@anarissa29]

If you like James Marsden’s voice, you might like his singing in Enchanted. He plays Prince Edward, and he is so hilarious in that role. That movie as a whole is an absolute delight if you’ve never seen it!

[@BGTitanAvatar]

I watched this movie so much as a kid, I even had the CD and would play it over and over in the car when I was with my nana. And talk about a star studded cast. Like I forget how many names are in this until I start listing and I’m just like whoa. You might have recognized the girl playing Amber as one of the girls from Pitch Perfect. Brittany Snow. It’s that time again. That time where I recommend the RWBY (pronounced Ruby) soundtrack, starting with Volume 1, continues. Once again because they’re bangers. Lyric vids recommended. V1 Soundtrack: - Red Like Roses - Lyric video by Autumn-22 - Mirror Mirror - Lyric video by Autumn-22 - From Shadows (full version) - Lyric video by FlyntofRwby - I Burn (full version) - Lyric video by Grifball25 - This Will Be the Day - Lyric video by FlyntofRwby - Gold - Lyric video by Smol Cinnamon Roll - I May Fall (Full version) - Lyric video by Koiyoko Chan - Red Like Roses II - Lyric video by FlyntofRwby - Wings - Lyric video by Griffball25

[@D0Y0u3v3r]

Musicals! Hairspray Was Always My Sister's Favorite. Particularly "I Can Hear The Bells". It's Cute But My Favorite Was Always "You Can't Stop The Beat" Mainly Because It's So Incredibly Energetic And Sounds Like An Oldies Song. If You're Gonna Continue Musicals, One Of My Absolute Favorites Now Is "The Count Of Monte Cristo". Partially And Mainly Because Most Of Those Songs Are Amazing. They Aren't So Much Upbeat But Rather Dramatic.

[@annaschwirian7548]

Oh you're missing a few amazing songs still Good morning baltimore New girl in town I can hear the bells Baltimore crabs You're timeless to me Without love Also please react to the songs from Anna and the apocalypse

[@YaGurlSunshine]

Oh my god yes! The whole show is so amazing, but everything makes far more sense and has a far bigger impact in context, doing a full watch of the movie would be ideal

[@Angelbabiie14]

I am all for a full Hairspray watch along. 🤞🏼🎶

[@auryp.1744]

My favorite songs from hairspray are Big, blonde, and beautiful; Welcome to the 60s, and New girl in town (this one in the movie shows both versions). All of these were my absolute go to when I wanted to jam to some music

[@projectdivaskeeter]

i grew up with this movie even now the music still makes me happy it's still a very amazing movie to this day

[@melodyjade2166]

Just telling you now, but there is a live TV version from like 2017 with Dove Cameron and Arian Grande that I think you might enjoy. More or Less the same songs but since your a Dove Cameron fanboy now- you might like it. Also she just dropped a new album.

[@Bliffenstimmers]

Oh my gosh I love Hairspray SO MUCH it’s a BIG comfort movie and my mom, when I watch the musical I get reminded of how much I love my mom and it’s just a swell time; the songs have been stuck in my head for 10+ years

[@-itserinaye-6588]

Hairspray has such a special place in my heart, my school did it like a month ago and I played Velma Vom Tussle!! It was so fun and genuinely an incredible experience :)

[@a_personlol]

HAIRSPRAY WAS MY FAVOURITE GROWING UP OMG

[@friendlymushroom716]

Gotta do a part 2 with I Know Where I’ve Been, Big Blonde and Beautiful, and Miss Baltimore Crabs! ❤

[@strawberrysoulforever8336]

You need to watch the movie itself, or better, the musical if it comes back to Australia (I saw it onstage in Melbourne a few years back). Here's a few things you need to know: "You Can't Stop The Beat" is the finale. Inez winning is a movie-only addition. The original non-musical movie from 1988 and Broadway musical from 2002 both have Tracy winning. The musical takes place in 1962, around May or June. The significance of hairspray was a fashion statement at the time. You'll notice Tracy's hair is backcombed and puffed up. That's just what girls did to their hair back then. "Ladies' Choice" is also film-only. Link saw Tracy dancing with the other kids in detention while they were looking for a new girl to be on the Corny Collins Show and told her that Corny would choose her if he saw her dance like that, and he happened to be hosting a school dance. They added in the song for Tracy to dance to, and the next scene has Penny (Amanda Bynes) showing her parents the opening sequence, where Tracy shows up during the roll call. Finally, if you want to hear Amanda Bynes and Zac Efron singing, the best song for that is "Without Love". Without giving too much away, the two main couples sing to each other about how much they need each other in their lives. The only difference is that in the musical, Link and Tracy are together, and in this case, they're apart and can't hear each other.

[@zakkiyyabts7]

This is definitely one of my favorites and me and my mom would watch this together and sing the songs together as well I’m already waiting for part 2 of this

[@suzannewdowik]

"I had a thought and I ran with it" Yeah this is why I love these videos!!

[@The_Duchess_Cc]

These songs have always been such a bop

[@janellehaines9705]

You NEED to watch the whole movie!!! But if you dont you HAVE to listen to "Good Morning Baltimore", "I Can Hear the Bells", "Welcome to the 60's", and "Without Love"

[@bobthesheepwolf8297]

I ADORE this musical, one of my longtime favorites. I'll admit I'm not very familiar with the movie, but if you do a part two some songs that I know are at least great in the Broadway soundtrack are "Good Morning Baltimore," "Without Love," "I Know Where I've Been," "The Legend of Miss Baltimore Crabs," and "I Can Hear The Bells"

[@julietallousas3435]

PLEASE! I NEED A VIDEO OF YOU WATCHING THE FULL FILM

[@MrKestryl]

this might be the earliest I've ever been to a video... but Hairspray's songs slap.

[@Riversong1999]

You absolutely HAVE to listen to more songs!! Your reactions are amazing, and you should totes listen to "Without Love," "Hairspray," and "I Know Where I've Been"

[@scottjohnson3112]

This is an amazing musical, wait til you react to more. I think you'll enjoy Big Blonde and Beautiful

[@marveludus]

I'd finally get my herniated disc treated for the sole purpose of joining that flshmob of "You Can't Stop the Beat" with Mathew and the community someday

[@MiddletonPlays]

Hairspray is one of my favourite film musicals! I've watched it many times and still listen to the soundtrack! I Know Where I've Been is my favourite song!

[@needyverse]

12:02 The actress playing Little Inez is Taylor Parks, who is now a singer called Tayla Parx with great music!

[@summernovah]

I did learn part of the dance for Nicest Kids in Town for theatre once, it's very fun lol

[@Aprilalise]

There is a version of Hairspray with Dove Cameron and Ariana Grande in it I believe that was the live version

[@RanticProductions]

Hairspray is one of my favorite movies, you should totally react to more songs!

[@Jay-oq6ie]

Oh I really want Mathew to watch Chicago! I think his reactions and input would be interesting

[@felixhenson9926]

you know that happy infectious feeling you were getting from each of the songs you kept mentioning? yeah, the whole musical is like that.

[@christinamiskimmin7189]

You need to do part 2 there is soooooo many more bops in this xx

[@sarahraistrick9371]

My old secondary school did this as a musical and it was amazing

[@a_lil_bit_shady]

PART 2 PLEASE Also that scream that Zac Efron does is just omg, love it

[@emilyamado2155]

PLEASE WATCH IT!! And if not, please listen to the other songs!! This is my all time favorite movie musical!! ❤️🎶

[@nnsph2]

Please do more hairspray songs! You’re timeless to me, welcome to the 60s, I know where I’ve been, I can hear the bells, and good morning Baltimore❤ (also definitely watch the movie!!! It’s my favorite movie of all time)

[@atticusarwen379]

You should most definitely react to Dreamgirls. It had Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx. It’s a gorgeous musical with such catchy songs

[@thetwizzler8096]

i also hadnt seen hairspray until more recently so i get this feeling of "WHERE HAVE I BEEN?!"

[@Lupin788]

These performances were from the 2007 movie musical version of Hairspray, which is based on the 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, which was itself based on the 1988 non-musical John Waters film Hairspray. There's also a remake that was aired live on NBC in 2016. You didn't react to arguably the best song (and performance) of the musical, "I Know Where I've Been", sung by Queen Latifah in the 2007 film and by Jennifer Hudson in the 2016 live version.

[@lolliputbug]

This musical has been in my head for a week and now I'm blessed with a react to it!!! Woo!

[@Timelineofcards]

I know you've already watched a lot of Miraculous,but maybe you could watch one of the Season Finales? (Season 1: Volpina,Season 2: Catalyst and Mayura,Season 3: Heart Hunter and Miracle Queen,Season 4: Risk and Strikeback or Season 5: The Final Day Pt.1 and pt.2)? Or maybe you could watch the Miraculous World:Paris Special.

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

If you really like Elijah Kelly’s singing, you should check out Strange Magic if you haven’t already. I love that one.

[@eowynsisterdaughter]

Does he play Sunny? I didn't know that!

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

@@eowynsisterdaughter yep! Sunny is one of my favorites.

[@Mercadian]

Definitely watch the musical when you can! (Even better if you can catch it on stage; I think they're touring now? Either that or they ended their tour here in Melbourne in which case you've probably missed it). The show tackles issues about racism, fatphobia, and age discrimination, and is a genuinely good time. And you didn't watch it (in this video at least) but the opening song, Good Morning Baltimore, basically sums up the vibe of the show with the line "Good morning Baltimore/there's the flasher that lives next door/there's the bum on his barroom stool/they wish me luck on my way to school". It's so unhinged but lovely.

[@lizgreer6888]

Link choosing to dance with the girl is a big decision for 2 reasons: it would make the show integrated AND talent scouts were there to see him. He takes 2 huge personal and professional risks in that one decision

[@tendaii8]

His shock at Queen Latifah singing well is leading me to believe he doesn't know who Queen Latifah is and it's physically hurting me. I urge you to check out songs from the music Chicago, especially When You're Good to Mama (performed by Queen Latifah), Cell Block Tango (one of the most iconic performances I've ever seen), We Both Reached for the Gun, and of course I Can't Do it Alone (Performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones, its masterful)

[@minirth.maggie]

Also, you must watch the pandemic virtual singalong of You Can't Stop the Beat. It is so JOYOUS. It gathers alumnae of various productions and you will hear riffs that heal your soul. And please watch the movie.

[@SlytherinGirl5505]

Besides 'Run and Tell That' and 'You Can't Stop the Beat', the other two were lower tier songs. 'Welcome to the 60's', 'Big, Blonde and Beautiful, and 'I Know Where I've Been' are THE top tier! I definitely suggest you give the movie a watch. Funny and charming with a great groove.

[@kiryn5977]

Well, at least you had the taste to include Run and Tell That, which imo is the best song in the movie, and I can understand going with Ladies' Choice if you want to hear Zefron sing, but I'm a little stunned that a big Tracey song wasn't suggested, like Good Morning Baltimore. And I'm definitely surprised that The Nicest Kids in Town made the shortlist (but I'm not mad about it, as James Marsden in this movie is *chef's kiss* in every way XP). Would highly recommend watching the movie (idk if you do full movie reactions, but...👀). And if you did want to just do more song reactions from it, then I definitely have to plug I Know Where I've Been, my second favorite song in the movie, alongside the aforementioned GMB (bc it'd be a crime to not let Tracey really show her stuff)!

[@theawesomegamebox513]

Please do more Hairspray! Watch the whole movie maybe? 👀