Watch Betsy Wolfe Perform "I Can Do Better Than That" from THE LAST FIVE YEARS

[@fatimasantos5612]

it took me until right now to realize Jamie also blew her off with a heartfelt letter

[@Lana-ne8bd]

Oh yeahhhhh .0.

[@tealgurl7]

You just blew my mind.

[@internalscreaming7566]

Ouch ok why you gotta do me like that

[@carr0760]

Holy crap....how had I never made that connection before?!

[@enyawilliams759]

nO WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT

[@regisregi9295]

The way Betsy portraits this character brings a whole new light to Cathy. Her sadness and frustration have a lot layers to it that I haven't seen in any other actress.

[@austinvs]

couldn't agree more, I LOVE what she is bringing to this role. Maybe more than the original (NO ONE TELL Sherie Rene Scott. . shhhh. . I love her too)

[@viniciusmirandadias560]

@@austinvs I loved Anna Kendrick portraying Cathy too.Betsy looks so sweet too.Looks like a crime make her cry. PS:I know both are wrong on the relationship,but I hate Jamie's attitudes a little more.

[@carolinedavenport4072]

the control she has over her voice is IMMACULATE. she know exactly when to shy away and when to explode. this is my FAVORITE version and i will stand by that.

[@camara1194]

she’s so torso anchored and head neck anchored! i love it

[@The.leatherlungs]

1000% to everything you said. It’s a Masterclass in MT right here

[@amaranta24]

I love the musicians, they seem like they enjoy what they do, especially the lady on the keys (:

[@pattymac303]

I love musicians, especially Betsy Wolfe.

[@brookesdecker7188]

Went to school with her. She's a treat!

[@lizwcarlson]

Betsy Wolfe really acted every beat. What a goddess.

[@joshkoplow4148]

A shiksa goddess, to be exact

[@theCATHERNATOR]

"the second it ENTERED my head" 2:15 LORD. the way she sings that is EVERYTHING

[@Page9theband]

Glad someone else noticed that 🙌

[@siribaimusic]

sounded like Idina for a second there on "en"

[@apricityvideosx]

I find Betsy adds so much to Cathy’s character - most of the time, I find that Cathys appear boring and it’s hard to imagine how Jamie fell in love with her, but Betsy puts in so much charisma and humour that Cathy’s transformation from happy to heartbroken is even more hard hitting!!

[@regisregi9295]

You're completely right, most of the time when I saw the movie I was siding with Cathy just cause at least she didn't cheat lol Betsy's delivery is something else for sure.

[@Bennyscc]

Look at how crazy spontaneous, and full of potential and drive Kathy is in the last few songs at thr beginning of their relationship.. she actually has success in her career, but also she drive and a twinkle in her eye. Once she starts dating Jamie, something happens.. he gets super successful and she kinda just falls into the background and starts to believe that he's thebest part of her, and that's when she starts getting sad. But if you're looking for it, you'll see that she was different before. Jamie changed too in other ways, but that's for another day

[@selenawhateverz]

The reason Cathy may be perceived as boring is because the story is told from Jamie's point if view, and he's the only one allowed to be interesting in his story

[@igorarnaud]

Betsy is such a FINE actress. I love her takes, she always add an extra layer of maturity to the songs

[@liamjoshuamunn]

Her mix is so well balanced. FIGHT ME.

[@mariohoover8707]

Liam Joshua Munn and forward😍👏🏾

[@janelynrodriguez9775]

Hahahahaha 😭 "FiGhT mE"!

[@tylerj7298]

I agree. Especially on that F#

[@camara1194]

@AND ANDREY ISN'T HERE because of several mt elitists that always have something to say

[@sabrinasadeghian5950]

I think everyone has their preference of style. To me her style isnt for me. But I'm already thinking of different ways I can do this song. Between this and hearing a.k. sing it, for me if I were to sing it would need to change some from both their versions to suit me more.

[@camilapersico4506]

I saw this and thought they'd be reviving it again! Joke's on me... I love Betsy. She's just incredible.

[@KuroDokueki]

I had hopes.

[@levimora6365]

I'm losing my mind imagining this Cathy singing and absolutely being brokenhearted in "See I'm Smiling."

[@internalscreaming7566]

OH JESUS CHRIST NO-

[@carr0760]

There's an album. You don't have to imagine it!

[@kayliekatsiris2642]

Her voice + that outfit = WOW

[@alexp.d3689]

I think that the last five years deserve to be on Broadway it's not as expensive as other shows like Phantom of the Opera and it's a masterpiece and a very well liked and popular musical .They would sale many tickets if they ever decide to put it on Broadway

[@radicalshof]

Alex P.D I feel it’s best it isn’t on broadway or never will be. I think this show needs the intimacy of the story kept strong and they can’t do that in a Broadway theatre.

[@dommitchell4319]

Why do people act as if Off-Broadway is lesser than Broadway? The only difference between the two if we're honest is that Broadway Theaters have more seats than Off-Broadway. That's the key reason why a show like The Last Five Years thrives Off-Broadway, It's a smaller, more intimate experience which is not a bad thing. And also if you actually look into it most Broadway theaters aren't even on Broadway.

[@sewithaile1290]

IT WASNT ON BROADWAY??

[@sewithaile1290]

@@radicalshof nooo I get what ur saying but I definitely thinking but I think Broadway stages can be intimate like the color purple?

[@MelHyde]

Facts

[@gsche]

Love how she interprets the song!

[@Lettersforhartigan]

Not to divert from her amazing talent, but I adore this outfit.

[@b0otaylovee]

Perfection. Everything about this. God has blessed us with Betsy Wolfe.

[@rea_keebz]

her voice is like so effortlessly good

[@cheyennewritessongs]

They all look like they’re having so much fun!! I love it

[@opal817]

"Duraaan Duraaaaaaaan-"

[@meganjones4301]

I love how she interacts with the musicians. It's so sweet. 💖

[@robhiro]

I love betsy wolfe so much. this is a great version too, every one is so into it

[@dangerdave888]

There are so many talented people in this world. Her performance is perfection, technique effortless and I'm left wanting more!

[@jacobmccain8794]

Control for days! Everything was just Brad and resonant and ringing. Her vibrato is one of my favorites it’s just so seamless. She really knows how to push and pull with music like this. Taking some phrases out of time and then speeding up another. It’s so smart and I loved all her choices vocally. Those high notes man was so clear and full, I mean she’s phenomenal. I cannot get over how much I love her voice. I wanna hear her sing “dying ain’t so bad.” She’d murder that song!

[@woowoolip]

oh my god . excellent story telling totally captivating and that flawless voice that flows naturally and overwhemingly. yas

[@simplysarah4447]

YES QUEEN glad to see her back on here

[@Shae29]

Betsy has been my favorite bway performer for and a year a half 🥰 i love her sm ❤️❤️

[@meganyoung4886]

So impressed with the lady on the keys.

[@sambeagle5946]

Ahh I love this song!! What a great performance by her and all the musicians.

[@DihanSing]

You can not touch this performance. Wow❤

[@YanaBana79]

Great song, and I love the boots!

[@bex_irl1739]

I've loved this show for a few years now, but she just portrayed Cathy beyond anything I've ever seen or heard. She was mesmerizing!

[@lyrem287]

She makes singing look so effortless wtf how that was amazing!

[@thesabunaccount]

is the lasT FIVE YEARS COMING TO BWAY OR IS THIS JUST PROMO FOR HER SHOW

[@sup9412]

literally me

[@thesabunaccount]

@@camara1194 i know! that's why i was asking if it was coming to broadway! i was like "wait jrb didn't say anything but is it??"

[@sewithaile1290]

what's her show??

[@kalebgraf9379]

she was cathy a few years ago in a revival

[@soffgem8985]

she makes it look so effortless god i love her

[@audreyreidling3654]

Loved everything about this!!

[@gwenparrish3766]

Ahhhhh i love Betsy so much! This is amazing!

[@charlottesmith925]

i will never forget seeing her play cathy

[@RoseChuang]

Love how expressive she is

[@bryanmcfarland2253]

Man. Betsy is just something else especially in this role. She just has a certain quality that brings a whole nother dimension to Cathy.

[@meghanc9088]

Fact: Betsy Wolfe is a blessing from the heavens and we do not deserve her

[@mp3holder94]

I saw this wonderful woman in. &juliet as Anne Hathaway /April and was absolutely fabulous. she really is an amazing performer

[@smabrielle]

This is such a brilliant rendition of this song! REALLY excellent storytelling and this song absolutely needs that

[@ryanlilly7264]

I don't think I've ever heard a tone that I like more in musical theater. Holy what in the world yes please.

[@paolasoriano2867]

My favorite Cathy!!! Ever.

[@CarlosJadiel34]

She’s so beautiful.

[@DarlaJonas]

I love this so much.

[@nathankuhns]

That last note. 😯🥰. Placement queen!!!

[@itsjulianharper]

absolute perfection. what a true talent.

[@Colin.Smith.Pianist]

She is and always has been subtly powerful. Bravo!

[@hannahsparks1855]

I LOVE THIS MUSICAL AND THIS SONG 😭😭😭

[@Caroline-le8gm]

Her mix is amazing!!!!

[@studywivkiera5912]

Omg I love Betsy!

[@mehspacedorito]

I’m so lucky to have ever seen her live. She is a fucking goddess. I love her.

[@MicahRion]

Everyone’s smiles at 5:18 💕

[@madajafarmer5414]

She's captivating, I love this

[@Onmywayto8a]

I do not like musicals because of the unnecessary screaming, the fake laughters, because of songs like this one. This is really the type of songs I cannot stand and yet, this amazing singer made me listen to her performance more than 50 times in 2 days. It is practically impossible for me to resist. The "... you don't have to get a haircut..." section and the culmination of energy is so palpable! Nothing but respect.

[@shellyloonatic5318]

This is my favorite version of this song, even more than the studio recording than Betsy did.

[@lealaandizzi4eva]

why is she so cute n effortless

[@laurencook7262]

I'm living for the good vibes that come from this video

[@Darleer]

Her voice is just so good WTF!!!!!

[@bryantkeller9278]

This is so fierce and nuanced. ♥️ Deeply impressed.

[@emmabobemma5352]

I watch this at least once a week

[@Bintaro]

What a stupendous performance!

[@kyugyu]

라파이에서 내가 제일 좋아하는 넘버💙

[@dynamicraspberry2007]

Betsy is the best Cathy change my mind

[@kayliemancino6269]

“.. thank you” AW

[@Shae29]

I watched this performance, and it inspired me to sing this song from my Thestival performance at my thespian club :)))

[@BTURNER1961]

This is actually a very difficult song to make work. But this actress milks very ounce of meaning out of that lyric and infuses in with a ton of character. We are definitely invested in this character and this message. What she is doing with the phrasing is genius.

[@regisregi9295]

Her delivery, acting and storytelling are impecable.

[@ruby7226]

this is something i never knew i needed

[@maddietillem6778]

Fun fact: Betsy played the former stripper in the last five years movie.

[@internalscreaming7566]

I know it’s absolutely the most fun fact ever. The stripper in the movie got maybe a total of ten seconds of screen time and was my second favorite character, behind Dwayne of course

[@maddietillem6778]

@@internalscreaming7566 of course, Dwayne's the real main character. The movie needs more popularity, it's so good!

[@internalscreaming7566]

@@maddietillem6778 Totally agree with this. While Anna can’t really sing, she still sounded nice. And I mean... Jeremy.

[@maddietillem6778]

@@internalscreaming7566 Yeah... Jeremy. I thought Anna was great. She can definitely sing! We've just been comparing her to Jeremy freaking Jordan

[@arandomtheatrekid8855]

@@internalscreaming7566 Wayne is the real star of the show

[@IvyWolk]

god she’s perfect

[@kayliemancino6269]

Ive waited my whole life for this and guess what it was fucking worth it

[@blainevanity6]

This is perfection

[@ShadyMilksYoutube]

2:34 can't believe she called us all out on this one

[@madsokay]

I’m so gay for Betsy Wolfe

[@TheCMnews]

The Last Five Years has the best music in all of Broadway. It needs a revival.

[@shannon3353]

Wow, this character is different from the movie. Same song, such a difference

[@nicole4589]

This performance made me transmigrate through so many emotions

[@SergioLunaStudent]

This is pure perfection

[@lammain]

My best friend had a little situation At the end of our senior year And like a shot, she and Mitchell got married that summer Carolann getting bigger every minute Thinking, "What am I doing here?" While Mitchell's out every night Being a heavy-metal drummer They got a little cute house on a little cute street With a crucifix on the door Mitchell got a job at the record store in the mall Just the typical facts of a typical life in a town on the Eastern Shore I thought about what I wanted It wasn't like that at all Made Carolann a cute baby sweater Thinking "I can do better than that" In a year or so, I moved to the city Thinking "What have I got to lose?" Got a room, got a cat, and got twenty pounds thinner Met a guy in a class I was taking who you might say Looked like Tom Cruise He wouldn't leave me alone 'less I went with him to dinner And I guess he was cute And I guess he was sweet ANd I guess he was good in bed I gave up my life for a better part of a year And so I'm starting to think that this maybe might work And the second it entered my head He needed to take some time off Focus on his "career" He blew me off with a heartfelt letter I thought "I can do better than that" You don't have to get a haircute You don't have to change your shoes You don't have to like Duran Duran Just love me You don't have to put the seat down You don't have to watch the news You dont' have to learn to tango You don't have to eat prosciutto You don't have to change a thing Just stay with me I want you and you and nothing but you Miles and piles of you Finally I'll have something worthwhile To think about each morning You and you and nothing but you No substitution will do Nothing but fresh, undiluted and pure Top of the line and totally mine! I don't need any lifetime commitments I don't need to get hitched tonight I don't want to throw up your walls and defenses I don't mean to put on any pressure But I know what a thing is right And I spend every day reconfiguring my sense When we get to my house, take a look at that town Take a look at how far I've gone I will never go back Never look back anymoure And it feels like my life led right to your side And will keep me there from now on Think about what you wanted Think about what could be THink about how I love you Say you'll move in with me Think of what's great about me and you Think of the bullsh*t we've both been through Think of what's past because we can do better! We can do better! We can do better than that! We can do better than that!

[@Merrydothe]

This voice. What. How does she do it?!

[@marcuscorporal]

MY ICON

[@austinvs]

YES!QUEEN!

[@Mtnsunshine]

Am just seeing this now months later. Wow! What a talent. Out here in the hinterlands, sometimes it takes awhile for things to filter out to us, but it is appreciated nonetheless. Will have to search for more of Betsy Wolfe. Great musicians behind her, too. (How does someone remember all those lyrics??? ;-) )

[@TheOriginalPokla]

Oh myyyyyy!!! What is that voice!!!!!

[@andersoncheung9208]

Amazing!

[@megamindfilms]

Yes a thousand times yes

[@romanlightman9045]

I WISH YOU A SUCCESSFUL AND SOLD-OUT SHOW!...⭐😍✨💕🔥🖐🦁🌻✨🌷⭐

[@MelissaDeJesusFadeJessieMeAbby]

Beautiful voice

[@robhiro]

the guy playing the beatbox is the same guy playing the drums in Cynthia Erivo's concert (where she also sang this), right?

[@bees7525]

no way, nice catch I think it is! his name's Jamie Eblen

[@more2me100]

Omg it is!!!!!! Lol

[@audreyrobertson3583]

YES

[@yomega69]

2:41 melts me Also, close your eyes at 4:55 and tell me it doesn't sound like Sherrie! I mean she was in Everyday Rapture...

[@i.f.1943]

I know nothing about this musical, I clicked on this video because it was recommended by KZbin, I don't know any context behind this song or what the names of the characters are, but what I do know is that damn this lady can sing

[@MelissaDeJesusFadeJessieMeAbby]

Beautiful

[@kevindecoteau3186]

Great voice.

[@indieg.4579]

Her voice is so surprising - and very good

[@wesman422]

Damn queen brought lewks!

[@PhantomifyEponine]

This makes me want to be betsy's friend 😩

[@3Silence]

You gotta admit, by the end of the movie, were all thinking "yeah, you can do better than Jamie, hon"

[@williamarnett2668]

Holy shit this is great