Being a professional “performer” is about performing well wherever you are. This performance was a farce.

@@yoyoyo219 well how about you complain to the choreographers and directors because they put this together, it ain’t the actors fault

We understand we just still don’t like it.

this is the actual cast, i went to see the show in london and some of the people there preformed, but i don’t at all see the problem with them preforming due to covid if they haven’t come in contact with it, i just thought i would correct you in the fact that it is the cast

@@livvyx8453 Yh, Ik that it’s the actual cast… when did I say it wasn’t???

They did well :)

I saw it on Friday too and was also smiling the entire time 😊 I hope that I can see it again!

I'm more exited, seeing it in 2023

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*Now, you wait just a minute-* I totally forgot about that!

You’re onto something...

Omgosh 😮😮😮 mind blown 😳

I 100% accept this headcannon

can we make a connected musical universe

With respect. People are fully entitled to theyre opinion, even if it differs from yours. I was not impressed, but I don't hate anyone or thing because of that! Its just an opinion.

@@shimmieparry1182 that's All chill - I only wrote this comment Because people seemed to be taking things a little to far and Saying things that Are honestly quite hurtful I probably should've made it clearer that Giving fair criticism Is Something that is fair to do

People are free to voice their opinions. It was rubbish. Now stop getting upset.

Sorry but who are you to stifle opinion? People are allowed to voice their thoughts. If that upsets you, don’t read the comments snowflake. People’s issue isn’t with the songs, it’s with the performance. It was piss poor and out of tune. Don’t get offended by them pointing that out when it’s really got nothing to do with you.

@@erikalieben5476 and by that logic what's the point in calling me names Because I voiced my opinion cuz I thought people were being a little too harsh - sounds a little hypocritical that your stifling my opinion in the process of Telling me to not stifle opinions

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They won’t sell any tickets if they keep performing like that.

@@TheRock-dp3vh They’re one of the most popular shows on the West End with a cast made up of favourites from other shows. They will have absolutely zero problem selling tickets, I can guarantee you that. Strictly fans claiming they won’t see it when they had no intention of ever going anyway is absolutely irrelevant. Let me be clear - this was one underwhelming performance born out of extreme circumstances. That is not how they perform usually.

Well said🥳

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I went today... It's beyond amazing. The cast, the crew, the audience everything and everyone are connected. I go to shows often, but this was electric 😄

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Those aren't even their own songs that they butchered. Pathetic.

@@ted4959 you do realise that one of the writers of &juliet wrote or co-wrote the songs in the soundtrack right? They are technically his songs he just changed them up for the musical 🤷🏼‍♀️

@@megan7025 The singing was still atrocious.

@@harleyq1303 I mean I’m not gonna say it was top tier I’m just saying the songs aren’t stolen or ‘not their own’

Yes & Juliet not @ Juliet

Thank you for the recommendation 😊

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Those aren't even their own songs that they butchered. Pathetic.

@@brenner8032 If I'm being honest today's performance seemed to me less than impressive in many ways, I was just excited to see them perform again because I've seen them live (much much better). I think that even their spontaneous bus performance was better where they sang I Want It That Way lmao

@@orfeassiozos1575 probably cos they haven’t performed in quite a bit

@@richbritt8578 Yeah and judging from ig stories they only had a day to rehearse and a day to film so it makes sense

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People aren’t hating. They are just surprised that this was so hyped up and turned to be crap covers of pop songs.

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If they are the best fit for the role and brings out the best of the character sure. The casting of actors to roles should be based on their abilities and talent bringing that character out rather than based on what ethnic group they come from.

@@aaronbrown7217 True but there are lots of talented diverse people who could do amazing in roles. I understand it can not be all the time. I just wished that black/asian actors/actresses got appreciated more. Stay safe

@@sebastianalexander3268 we should celebrate all talent, regardless who it comes from 💕💕💕💕

Did you know the one playing Juliet was in the original west end cast of Hamilton

Don’t insult Hamilton like that.

@@ca9295 oof!

I’m getting more six vibes but 10x worse!

@@bloxburg_adoptxmexfan7147 yikes..

Was just looking through the comments thinking the exact same...

Your babies? Fair enough... 🥴

Yours?!?

It was good, I liked it :)

@@shimmieparry1182 Alright, friend

*musical... I had to I'm sorry

They couldn't even come up with their own songs...

@@musicdude5600 it's a jukebox musical, the point is creating a feel good story from other songs, would you be hating on mamma mia for doing the same thing?

@@kirsteeny8969 To be honest the singing really wasn't great.

@@musicdude5600 many musicals are like this mate it’s called a jukebox musical.

Same 😅

me too but pan lol

it's amazing! don't be put off by this performance, i will admit this is one of my least favourite songs but there are a lot of better ones in the show!

@@ruth-qf9od I agree!! It absolutely fantastic! Don’t let this put you off! They haven’t performed in ages so this is not a reflection on the proper show

Its not been announced yet

@@adamkim4484 oh ok thank u

@Taylor J Now I Know is Jamie and JJ

JJ is going home 😥

It’s Max Martin songs 🤦🏻‍♀️ she doesn’t write her own songs 🤦🏻‍♀️

There's been a massive drop in quality. Apparently anything can pass as "art" nowadays, no matter how unoriginal or badly performed.

it’s a jukebox musical. just like mamma mia using abba songs and the jersey boys used frankie valli songs etc

i feel reallly really bad for you that can’t appreciate this brilliant jukebox musical

@@Hunter-gg1et may I remind you Sound of Music was in no way original, it was a real story? Les Mis and Phantom, both books? Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita?? Many musicals are not original concepts when they grace the stage, because they’ve existed in some other form elsewhere

It's a jukebox musical - I think this is an ariana grande song

@@Em-ch9bu and the weekend

I thought it came off like a youth theatre show. Real amateur hour.

@@Shmiguelly Straight out of the academy....

@@tommaxwell4470 Take into account that they were not in their actual stage, and with the current circumstances they barely had any time to properly practice, not to mention that they haven't done the show since March. Having seen the show I can tell you that it's much more exciting and professional up-close, the way it's intended to be seen, and there are some great experienced actors among the cast, if you wanna look them up.

Called a jukebox musical :D

It’s all Max Martin’s songs

Basically they were too lazy write something new

@@willb7650 it’s a jukebox musical. so not true

it’s called a jukebox musical meaning none of the songs used are originally written for the musical. it’s not a new concept jukebox musicals have been around for a very long time. look at mamma mia. and it doesn’t mean that they’re “unoriginal” or “stealing other people’s songs.” i mean when you really look at it using a variety of different songs together to tell a new story is in its own way more challenging and ingenuitive than writing original music.

Shows that aren’t very good often get nominated for 9 Olivier awards do they? This is one of the most popular shows on the West End and the “crap songs” were written by the most prolific songwriter of the last 20 years. It’s amazing how people are comfortable making themselves look stupid by talking about something they know nothing about.

@@KingCarlAmari Nominations mean nothing, if a performance is bad, people will say it’s bad. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and the majority of people on social media didn’t enjoy this at all. Personally, I thought the performance was extremely poor, pitchy and nasal.

Agreed very disappointing.

@@KingCarlAmari The singers were out of tune. You can’t call people stupid for noticing that...

@@dave3580 Ah the majority - famed barometer of common sense. If you read my comment again Dave, you’ll notice that I didn’t comment on the performance so I’m really not sure what point you are trying to make directly to me. Unless you are stating that people rubbishing an entire musical based on a single performance made under poor circumstances are valid in their criticisms. In which case, again, that is stupidity.

I have to agree. Really nasal vocals, and since when did just singing Ariana Grande and the Weeknd count as a musical? Couldn't they come up with anything original?

Why did either of you even watch this video then?

@@camillast8498 first off non of these performers have been able to perform for seven months so of course the vocals will be a bit off. they went from singing a full show eight times a week to being in lockdown for six months so the vocals are going to sound different. secondly it’s a jukebox musical meaning a musical with songs by other artists instead of original songs. it’s really not a new concept, another example of this is Mamma Mia using ABBA songs, because in case you didn’t know none of the mamma mia songs were written to be performed in the show. and lastly it’s a really ingenuitive and unique musical so you might want to learn more about it before you trash it for not having originally written songs. like seriously, this is one of the top musicals in the west end right now so if you can’t appreciate newer shows like this then i feel really bad for you for what you’re missing out on.

@@camillast8498 this song is from the musical &Juliet where they use a lot of iconic pop songs so it does count as a musical, also their vocals aren’t the best since they haven’t performed since march

@@camillast8498 the musical uses songs written by Max Martin as it is a jukebox musical. If you’re asking that, then why do songs by ABBA make a musical?? 🙄

Well she has not preformed the song live since march

I thought she was good, honestly. I thought the girls did well

You try training in singing dance and drama for years with no rest, being on a stage for 9 shows a week for weeks on end, battling with injuries mentally and psychically but still winning established awards in their field and then you can call them amateurs if you think it’s appropriate

Juliet is being played by Miriam-Teak Lee, who won an Olivier Award for her role. Far from amateur!

Not gonna took about how they haven’t performed since March

@@carawatterston4401 Why have you copied and pasted your comment like fifty times on here?

@@ca9295 Okay, but how am I blaming other people? And for what? I thought they did well and I'm looking forward to seeing the musical.

These pepole have not preformed since march and as much as they are not in this preformance 1 cast member has been involved in strictly in the past

Because they have guests from shows sometimes? Especially when the industry is struggling they should be showcasing what there is on the West End at the moment, and this was one of the big winners at Oliviers this year x

yeah just you sally

& juliet is such an amazing musical! it’s a jukebox musical just like mamma mia. and please remeber that these performers haven’t performed since march. it takes a lot to get on the stage with not much rehearsal and 8 months off. so yea it’s just you sally.

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Most people didn’t enjoy it. Just look on Facebook and Twitter. Just a few crazies on here defending it and attacking anyone who critiques it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and they need to learn to respect that.

I'm definitely entitled to my opinion we live in a democracy when I last checked. Just because I didn't like it I'm sure others will.

You try training in singing dance and drama for years with no rest, being on a stage for 9 shows a week for weeks on end, battling with injuries mentally and psychically but still winning established awards in their field and then you can call it bad if you think it’s appropriate

You try training in singing dance and drama for years with no rest, being on a stage for 9 shows a week for weeks on end, battling with injuries mentally and psychically but still winning established awards in their field and then you can say this to their faces instead of hiding behind a screen

@@carawatterston4401 Stop copying and pasting the same comment. People are entitled to their opinions and honestly I thought it was pretty bad too but I understand the difficulties performers have undergone.

Romeo and Juliet is a classic. 🙄