70th Annual Tony Awards The Color Purple 2016 Cynthia Erivo Danielle Brookes Heather Headley

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@IjeomaThePlantMama 6 жыл бұрын

I would be honored to lose a Tony to Cynthia Erivo

@jaiyahcarr-thompson9813 5 жыл бұрын

pajamagirl123 I’m so weak

@williammclean5897 5 жыл бұрын

Laura Benanti was

@AsM0Edeus 5 жыл бұрын

Phillipa Soo was on her feet SO fast to give Cynthia a standing ovation after she lost the Tony to her

@Starisborne 5 жыл бұрын

@@AsM0Edeus she would have also been well deserving of that Tony as well

@alexdeidda1025 4 жыл бұрын

Cynthia Erivo

@oliviamarie8484 6 жыл бұрын

Phew I almost forgot to watch this today

@oliviamarie8484 5 жыл бұрын

almost forgot again

@Tatytaty711 5 жыл бұрын

Did u forget today

@oliviamarie8484 5 жыл бұрын

almost forgot!

@keilahisrael4314 5 жыл бұрын

Never forget to watch this

@Meganithmaizel 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly I see this comment every time I watch this, and it’s always a BIGG MOOD.

@yanez10 6 жыл бұрын

Her voice alone could power Monsters Inc city for decades.

@johncrisebabacol4205 4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Yanez Oh my! This comment is everything! 😱😂😂

@sharoneniye2550 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my God yes!!! 😂

@laylaheart984 4 жыл бұрын

I know this comment is like 2 years late. But your comment wins the comment game!!

@marniemoo8903 4 жыл бұрын

that’s what is sayinggg

@kaci8203 4 жыл бұрын

hahahhahaha

@maxgill4193 7 жыл бұрын

When she hits that 'sing' note I question reality😱😱😱

@MikeFlanaganMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Max Gill omg same!

@sweetisobz 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Same

@KevinLohmann 6 жыл бұрын

For anyone looking for the quickest route to an existential crisis, 3:21

@bobkirsch2722 5 жыл бұрын

Max Gill lol...question reality

@mayadg16 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder how much vocal rest that took??😍😱

@AJB9806 4 жыл бұрын

I've been on a Cynthia Erivo binge for the past three hours and I'm fully convinced she has never, ever hit a wrong note.

@therealjq362 3 жыл бұрын

Righttttt!

@GMAMEC 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, me too!

@weavesnatched7957 2 жыл бұрын

thats me rn 😭 clicking on every video to find a mistake so i can feel better abt my singing skills a little lmao

@mkingdoc1 Жыл бұрын

Agreed 🎉❤❤❤❤

@dayvaughnmonroe9540 7 ай бұрын

Listennnnnnnnnn facts

@JordanDoww 6 жыл бұрын

i watch this EVERY DAY...

@whoever_81 6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Me too. Several times per day....

@ariespecula 6 жыл бұрын

I cant start my day without this... u think im kidding XD

@ThatGuyKona 6 жыл бұрын

Word. This, personally, lifts me up and gives me vocal and emotional life!

@macidismuke4326 6 жыл бұрын

Deadass same

@JazlynnSchwartzman-Crawford 6 жыл бұрын

sameee

@KatieT97 8 жыл бұрын

If you don't tear up over how beautiful that last part of the song is then you don't have a soul

@NeptuneDelight 7 жыл бұрын

Katie Tucker lol does goosebumps count?

@KatieT97 7 жыл бұрын

Cornelius Neptune yes I will count that

@makenajackson5765 7 жыл бұрын

Katie Tucker i get huge goose bumps and a lump in my throat, does that count?

@TheVeganZombie21 7 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps and tears every single time

@brynahamasaki4504 7 жыл бұрын

Thank God I'm not the only one who cries when Cynthia Erivo sings "I'm Here". Every time I watch this, I always cry.

@razo5938 7 жыл бұрын

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@lizzyw130 6 жыл бұрын

raz :O omg I just realised this was uploaded on my birthday after reading your comment. I feel blessed

@darnellbennett7302 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@jacobheeren6219 5 жыл бұрын

Najsjfksjskdkdk best comment ever

@sophianurse9288 4 жыл бұрын

@@darnellbennett7302 ty

@LeWilsonMusic 4 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!

@jordanr7290 6 ай бұрын

And here we are 2024, who is still watching this!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️

@SuperMightyChicken 7 жыл бұрын

Everyday I regret not having seen this on broadway.

@sikimanapper1562 6 жыл бұрын

Datboi123 me too. I kept saying that I was going and never went. Mad at myself for it😔

@oliviamarie8484 5 жыл бұрын

It was so good I saw it twice. Wish more than anything it would come back!

@gamegirl85 5 жыл бұрын

I saw it when American idol Fantasia was part of the cast

@UCCJGUY 4 жыл бұрын

It was the best Christmas gift I've ever received. I saw it in March with my best friend when it was Cynthia and JHud (and others). It was fantastic. Unfortunately, that best friend died from cancer last year. We saw it just before her diagnosis. :-(

@jaquilmuhammed3862 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed my friend

@HoustonKeith72 3 жыл бұрын

The Tony audience is always a very warm audience, but they are used to seeing great live performances. They don’t give standing ovations like other awards shows. Their reaction here tells you all you need to know about just how spectacular this was.

@manuelorozco7760 Жыл бұрын

The Tony’s and the Oscars are the only Award shows I watch

@ryebread9299 9 ай бұрын

Literally so true came to say this exact thing!

@milliehillie422 2 жыл бұрын

Wow we’re not ready for the skill this woman is about to unleash on the wicked movie.

@sorchamccarrey 2 жыл бұрын

i'm just relieved she made the crossover to film bc i would not be able to stomach some nondescript performance by yet another trendy starlet in that role. kinda disappointed in the ariana grande casting just bc i cannot imagine she's really got the comic chops to get away with it but maybe she will surprise. it puts butts in seats i guess and at least one of the leads is like guaranteed to show what happens when you cast according to talent! so excited for erivo's performance.

@Chibbykins Жыл бұрын

@@sorchamccarrey Cynthia will wipe the floor with Ariana. But tbf, Ariana can be funny. She wasn't bad at all in her Nickelodeon days

@firewaterintuitive787 Жыл бұрын

I’m so mad I just now am discovering this amazing, beautiful woman! I was worried at first about casting decisions, but as long as the director and writers do their jobs the Wicked movie is going to break records and maybe just maybe, give James Cameron a run for his money for top spot ❤❤❤

@sorchamccarrey Жыл бұрын

@@Chibbykins yeah maybe...idk, i have youtubed compilations of her acting and i just was not that impressed mostly, and they were pretty much all comedy. she was sometimes funny but like, cute funny. the joke was coming from her persona, not her skills as a comedian. which i'm like, that's halfway there for the first act? i guess? a stronger actor could properly mock the character while i feel like ariana grande will only be able to go so far as she is able to mock herself...which is not nothing but also, , , i have my doubts. maybe she will surprise and i will eat my words

@Chibbykins Жыл бұрын

@@sorchamccarrey i think she's gonna surprise some people. but we'll see

@johnyvanrhedcastro2203 7 жыл бұрын

the last part is that little moment we call theater magic

@russp1212 7 жыл бұрын

So proud to be black!

@kayanclarke5216 6 жыл бұрын

Amen

@latoyawesson8504lw 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@healthyholemealbread 5 жыл бұрын

Not often you hear that, but yesss right on! So am I!

@FIJICEE 5 жыл бұрын

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

@rogercook58 5 жыл бұрын

If you say that a MILLION TIMES you couldn't say it enough. Amen Amen and Amen.

@project_sad Жыл бұрын

6 years later and this performance still makes me cry like a baby

@meganhash7840 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I feel like having a good cry, this is my go to

@kirkcohall6114 7 жыл бұрын

I cry every time Cynthia Erivo opens her mouth to sing

@alyseuknow 5 жыл бұрын

Someone else who understands. It's emotional EVERY SINGLE TIME!

@callives5702 7 жыл бұрын

Is anyone gone say how Danielle brooks had the ceiling shaking?My goodness what a voice.

@alyciaj09 5 жыл бұрын

Caleb Mitchell 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

@andrewavila9594 3 жыл бұрын

I CAME BACK HERE FOR HER!!!!

@iago07 2 жыл бұрын

She’s gonna be in the film!!!!

@victordunson719 7 ай бұрын

@@iago07and she wears you out emotionally 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽

@IronheartvsMiles 6 ай бұрын

Brooks singing is basic. She's a good actor tho. Cyn amazing singing is why everyone is here.

@livpopovich1957 7 жыл бұрын

I honestly think this is one of the greatest Tony performances I've ever seen

@ZionJang 7 жыл бұрын

"And I'm thankful for each day that I'm given Both the easy and the hard ones, I'm livin'." I got choked up at that part. These words should ring true for all cultures, all races, all societies. If we all decided to live each day with thanks and love, even the hard ones won't get us so down.

@KennethWilliams-rr9dw 7 жыл бұрын

I though I was the only one. That note was on point.

@lucypark1735 7 жыл бұрын

Here here!

@garylysaght1579 5 жыл бұрын

Zion Jang well said! 😀

@naijasalesboss 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful words ❤️

@SnowyOwl0731 Жыл бұрын

PREACH.

@TenjouraNoKaijin 2 ай бұрын

I love how Heather low-key nodded to Cynthia at 4:29, acknowledging her “I'm beautiful” 😢❤

@megandelaney159 7 жыл бұрын

This is a "Jennifer Holliday singing 'and I am telling you' at the tony's" moment

@KennethWilliams-rr9dw 4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking watching this.

@iago07 4 жыл бұрын

SO TRUE... like witnessing the birth of a LEGEND.

@D2J8 Жыл бұрын

I saw Cynthia Erivo in the Color Purple on Broadway AFTER she’d already won her Tony award for Best Actress. She sang “I’m Here” at the end as if it was going to be her last day on Earth! I kid you not! She did not have to sing it like that, and could’ve just half assed it, but she gave it her absolute everything. I was honestly wondering if that was gonna be her last night at the show, but it wasn’t. She still had more shows to sing that week and I’m sure she sang every single one as if it would be her last. It was completely mind blowing! She has ALL of my respect! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

@austinpearce5442 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see her in Wicked

@MusicAndPopcorn 6 жыл бұрын

literally the most control in a persons voice i've ever heard

@brooke3202 7 жыл бұрын

When she sung "reaaalllly aaam" I almost had a seizure from how wonderful it sounded.

@16kirsy 2 жыл бұрын

i’m convinced this will go down as one of the best tony performances of all time

@kato3000 3 ай бұрын

Cynthia Erivo is just unmatched!!!

@hebertbenjamin5036 7 жыл бұрын

Danielle's growl 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@iamshakuri 6 жыл бұрын

Hebert Benjamin I thought I was the only one touched by that!!!!

@jazzsingerlady 6 жыл бұрын

Yep. 💟

@officialmichaelcarrasco 5 жыл бұрын

@@LM-qv7cy She got it from Juilliard! :-P

@victordunson719 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@victordunson719 5 жыл бұрын

Shakuri that growl is EVERYTHING.

@dekiruzooo 8 жыл бұрын

Please God, let this stay up

@Sabaa95 7 жыл бұрын

Cynthia's voice is seriously the purest thing I've ever heard. Just sounds totally unreal!

@jennifer5512 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for Cynthia to sing Defying Gravity!!!

@katieism 2 ай бұрын

genuinely the most stunning performance ever

@pretentiousbees6608 6 жыл бұрын

This musical is the definition of black girl magic

@JaTaunPratt 7 жыл бұрын

Every Leading Actress for A Musical was terrific that year. But I'm sure they all were like this isn't our year after hearing her live in person.

@dignature123 7 жыл бұрын

Right. Like if they were losing at least to they were losing to someone who can seriously throw down both vocally and theatrically.

@charlotted1321 7 жыл бұрын

At the end up was just screaming STAND UP AUDIENCE then they cut to Aaron tveit and I was like bless.

@keilahisrael4314 5 жыл бұрын

Right! They took too long to get to their feet for me! But Aaron was on his feet before her note ended

@joshuabaccus 7 жыл бұрын

I knew she was going to be a legend at 3:21 BRILLIANT

@deale3879 3 жыл бұрын

I know everyone’s eyes are on the leading ladies but this entire cast was absolutely amazing. The vocals were on point from everyone. This was perfectly cast. Beautiful

@leeoreilly8505 7 жыл бұрын

good man aaron tveit hoping straight out of his seat

@manuelorozco7760 7 жыл бұрын

I loved him as Danny in Grease Live last year

@nickyfinn7909 4 жыл бұрын

Lee O'Reilly Aaron tveit is NOT PLAYING with his standing o moment

@teea9078 3 жыл бұрын

For YEARS, I wondered who he was. Thank you.

@DovesEyes623 3 жыл бұрын

He looked like he’s already been standing for a minute. Game recognize game! He probably stood when she hit the note on “sing out” and remained standing as I would have

@MIMH32 2 жыл бұрын

And he won last night!!!!

@jazmingarven1755 7 жыл бұрын

CYNTHIA MADE ME CRY JUST WHEN THE SPOTLIGHT STARTED SHINING ON HER! HER STAGE PRESENCE, HER VOICE, HER MESSAGE IN THE SONG...I just can't...

@divaslm1 3 жыл бұрын

You can tell the work in England with The Color Purple paid off....

@dancefloorman Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to get this woman an Oscar nomination for Elphaba!!

@kalebrocha3906 Жыл бұрын

Uppp

@Gigi_K 7 ай бұрын

I was able to see her sing this LIVE. It was incredible. We gave her a standing ovation, absolutely everyone in that theater stood up and meant it. That’s the power of her voice.

@robphone8622 7 жыл бұрын

Cynthias singing legit makes me cry. In a good way.

@grace-bp9zv 8 жыл бұрын

i remember watching this on the tonys and crying because i was completely blown away

@coolbutcrazy101 7 жыл бұрын

Honestly the best casting in the world

@cathathofficial 3 жыл бұрын

I just....I've never heard someone sing so completely perfectly as Cynthia Erivo does

@dajamsteryo 7 жыл бұрын

This whole cast slayed soo much. Danielle Brooks has a gorgeous voice, I always loved me so Heather Headley and Cynthia Erivo just blows me away

@asher3416 6 жыл бұрын

THEY GOT GOT A STANDING O AT THE TONYS AND THEY DESERVED IT

@jasminethompson2118 5 жыл бұрын

They need to bring this back to Broadway, with the SAME EXACT CAST! I would totally pay money to see this again.

@eviemayvlog342 2 ай бұрын

I can’t cope with the amount of talent on that stage 😢😢😢😢 oh my goodness

@theladieb 7 жыл бұрын

I love how Oprah presents it she's like and tHe cAsT oF tHE COloR PURPPlLle!

@rasianbray3977 7 жыл бұрын

Bianca Grava How else would you have wanted her to present it? 1

@gamegirl85 5 жыл бұрын

Bianca Grava well she is the reason the play exist lol

@sonyk2542 4 жыл бұрын

umerrah “puuurrrpawwwlllll”

@jp00423mk 3 жыл бұрын

She did produce it

@tevionna Жыл бұрын

6 years later an i still come to this exact video.

@rmluspe1756 4 жыл бұрын

I just love her hand gesture in the line "and look you straight in the eye"...

@rubyblue444 2 жыл бұрын

YESSSS!!! One of the several of my favorite parts!!

@brittanyrossow8124 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Tviet knew. You STAND for that performance. Love Love Cynthia!

@seanlance1355 4 жыл бұрын

Cynthia's voice is a perfect blend of power, soul, volume, class, range and sweetness. ❤️❤️❤️

@tjames4585 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s here after Cynthia got casted as Elphaba in wicked the movie !❤️

@libbyarcher6989 7 жыл бұрын

what did we do to deserve cynthia erivo??? REPRESENT MY LONDON SISTER!!!

@amayas570 4 жыл бұрын

I have no choice but to watch this everyday, do you hear that voice 😭🙌🏽

@barinelson 4 жыл бұрын

Hello to my fellow "daily watcher"!

@cristianhoward64 5 ай бұрын

That theater was filled, full and all. The energy she shared 😮

@gregorjude 8 жыл бұрын

An Earth-shattering performance. I just wish it were more easily available because its somehing humans need right now. Saw this show for the first time the other day, felt the twinge of disappointment to learn an understudy was performing, but she went and blew my face off anyway. Wonderful, wonderful show (and book and film, of course). SEE IT BEFORE HEATHER HEADLEY LEAVES!!!

@darnellbennett7302 8 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! The understudies are amazing I saw the shug understudy. Her name is Rema and she's amazing

@gregorjude 8 жыл бұрын

Adrianna Hicks was Celie and I was totally blown away by her! Thank you so much for uploading :)

@ashlynsmith7755 7 жыл бұрын

I was at Rema's first performance as Shug, and she was incredible.

@HTSchannel 7 жыл бұрын

Gregory Wazowicz

@gregorjude 7 жыл бұрын

Uh, yes..?

@underratedbeauty8791 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Danielle Brooks had that voice.

@manuelorozco7760 6 жыл бұрын

UNDERRATED BEAUTY I'm back here because she's guest voicing on next weekend's episode of Tangled the Series and she's going to sing too

@dragonlordx25 6 жыл бұрын

That one note.....I know you all know what I’m talking about.....it’s Literally changed my life

@ohlooocha 5 жыл бұрын

i literally felt lightheaded

@HowSwayGeeA 4 жыл бұрын

3:22 😭🙏🏾👌🏾

@lutoph 4 жыл бұрын

I mean, there are several...

@Lio032980 Жыл бұрын

That guttural sound when she belts out "and...I'm....here" wooooooh hits you like a punch in the chest! Love it!

@tyraedmonson9677 9 ай бұрын

How many times have you watched Cynthia’s part? Me: Yes

@rosaulnier9902 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine not coming back to watch this every month

@limitless4375 Жыл бұрын

Her voice is something else. It’s so crystal clear

@errolynalexander542 2 жыл бұрын

Still speechless #2022

@HoundsFlightBby 7 жыл бұрын

4:56 he's totally invited to the family barbeque

@KSP30 5 жыл бұрын

Savannah S-G def! 😂❤️

@WildWildWest30000 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@KSP30 5 жыл бұрын

Random but that actor’s name is Aaron Tivet he was in les mes, and is also very talented as well. Oh and he’s bae.

@MegaRENA22 5 жыл бұрын

Talent knows talent

@rpbphx 5 жыл бұрын

Hysterical!

@StephenHopkinsRum 2 жыл бұрын

Cynthia Erivo is the reason I get up in the morning

@optimisms 5 жыл бұрын

That last note always gives me chills

@victoriabell9546 5 жыл бұрын

Came for Heather Headley (who is still a queen in my opinion), but stayed for the wonderful voice of Cynthia Erivo!!! She absolutely killed it!!!

@manuelorozco7760 4 жыл бұрын

Victoria Bell Same here

@jennafleming7962 2 жыл бұрын

been watching this every day for five years now!

@lisa-minniezondi3118 4 жыл бұрын

I could watch this performance every day and NEVER get tired.

@noahparker689 3 жыл бұрын

I got immediate goosebumps when Cynthia entered- she has such a presence and this was an incredible performance altogether

@mariamarie862 9 ай бұрын

Glad i got to see this cast on Broadway. Just phenomenal

@karmaoutlaw 3 жыл бұрын

Time to give all the Tonys to Cynthia forever and ever, amen.

@dasom5395 5 жыл бұрын

God the 'and IM HERE' pierces my soul everytime I watch this

@jodidemay5521 7 жыл бұрын

this gives me life.. cynthia is a powerhouse

@kenn4939 Жыл бұрын

cynthia ervio has a voice that can make you burst into tears

@xianweber121080 Жыл бұрын

basing on the audience's reaction it was a spine tingling performance.. how lucky are they..

@BlueWind47 7 жыл бұрын

This was easily my favorite performance of the 2016 Tonys by far

@camerondeadmon1312 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I think every time I hear that song I just cry 😭 something about it just sits and digs deeper into the soul

@autumgarner5240 3 жыл бұрын

2021 and never left

@ehgabika 4 жыл бұрын

I teared up as soon as Cynthia opened her mouth. Words cannot begin to describe how beautiful her voice is

@rocknroll20024 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see her in wicked

@flavaflav19 7 ай бұрын

It’s been 7 years and I’m still watching this performance religiously

@Theblissfulbrioutlook Жыл бұрын

Her voice is so beautiful I’m in tears right now

@nikkipaige272 2 жыл бұрын

who is here after the announcement that cynthia will be elphaba in the movie adaptation of wicked!?!?

@valerieterranova8130 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best Tonys performance ever.

@michellepalmer1617 7 жыл бұрын

I just can't believe this cast didn't have any weak links. Everyone in this show was such a strong performer. It's a little crazy.

@aminamijia 3 жыл бұрын

Still watching in 2020

@Lemf15 5 жыл бұрын

Cynthia is incredible! but can we all just appreciate Danielle! That growl at 2:04 did things to my soul

@oliviamcomer Жыл бұрын

One thing about me is I'll watch this every month until I die and I'll cry every time

@cohemiwrites 6 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this live and realizing that I'd just witnessed a work of beauty. Cynthia's performance at the end managed to get a standing ovation faster than Hamilton... and the Tony she won was well-deserved!

@HaunaMyKiki 2 жыл бұрын

Cynthia's voice moves me to tears. Every damn time. Also, lest we not sleep on my QUEEN and Broadway royalty, Heather Headley. She's the cherry on top of an already flawless performance!

@tinybitofstardust Жыл бұрын

Cynthia Erivo’s voice never fails to make me smile. What a beautiful gift that she’s able to share with the world 💜

@kaykay2225 3 жыл бұрын

Here after everyone is blasting ms. Erivo for playing Aretha, saying she can't sing, she's ugly, etc. Nah man, she's the queen, this is music without screaming

@yedis1750 2 жыл бұрын

It's only pro haters who attack cynthia erivo. And saying she cant sing, exposes them for the idiots they are who prefer to spend their lives focussing on hate rather than beauty. I really pity them

@OsheyBaddest Жыл бұрын

Ppl say that???

@tuckerbonnell256 4 жыл бұрын

Who's here in 2020?????

@Baduza1 3 жыл бұрын

Been here since 2016.

@156xtina6 Жыл бұрын

After all this time, this is still breathtaking.

@RichardoGana 2 ай бұрын

Cynthia is a national treasure 🙌🏽🙌🏽

@flusel4949 3 жыл бұрын

I only had a vague idea what "the color purple" was about, when I clicked on this video. I've never heard any of those people sing before. But when I saw the cast performing I was already mesmerized and began to love this musical immediately. The video hadn't hit the 2 minute mark yet and I've already hit the like-button. Then Cynthia stepped into the spotlight and started to sing. After just a few notes I had goosebumps and began to cry. Words can't describe how beautiful the whole performance was. I think I've found a new musical obsession...