@ballershanelle Actually, there's been a few "black Broadway women" cast as Elphaba already. I forget the name of the first to be cast, but it's been goin' on.
JRB killin it, Anika Noni Rose sounds wonderful... EXCEPT is this the one night that she can't control her B's? Has anyone noticed that every B she sings in this song is a little off?
FANtastic! Miss Anika is just one of the greatest acting talents around these days, and then her singing and incredible beauty! Loved her as Grace on HBO's "The #1 Ladies Detective Agency" (if you never saw the series, seek it out--great stuff). Plus, she breaks my heart on the "Caroline, or Change" cast recording. THEN, we get JRB and a kick-ass band--heaven!
@me148 I see what your saying but keep in mind its NOT a production the last 5 years, its Jason Robert Brown in concert with Anika Noni Rose so the story does not need to be conveyed as much as in the production of Last 5 years.
I don't like the "swinging"-ness. It loses legato....and the story doesn't come across as the "primary" goal of the song. With the original version, the acting really comes first, and it works.
I am going to your concert on March 31!! i CANNOT wait!!!! :D
You guys are such inspirations <3
theatergEk98 3 days ago
She's so good at singing, and beautiful aswell! She deserves more imo.
sabinawill 3 weeks ago
To tell you the truth, I like this version better than Sherie Renee Scott's. Not that SRS isn't great, but this version has more sass! :)
dizkidliz 2 months ago
@dizkidliz Hey thank's so much
StrandCassie18 2 months ago
I also really really really really really really love Anika singing this. She is flawless, no doubt.
celenamorgan04 3 months ago
what is the lyric change? I can't hear it! Instead of, "Looked like Tom Cruise" she says something else...
celenamorgan04 3 months ago
@celenamorgan04 "With some very well-placed tattoos."
JasonRobertBrown 3 weeks ago
Her singing is so beautiful and efforltess. Crystal cleat notes! I love her so much!
stardusth2o 3 months ago
i thought i needed to take some times off and focused on my career...
georgeybushy3883 4 months ago
Crystal clear notes
ballershanelle 5 months ago
When will the black Broadway women be cast as elphie in wicked???? IM thinking ...somebody is worried that it'll blow the mold.
ballershanelle 5 months ago
@ballershanelle It has been done several times before.
terryleehicksthe3rd 2 months ago
@ballershanelle Actually, there's been a few "black Broadway women" cast as Elphaba already. I forget the name of the first to be cast, but it's been goin' on.
BeLoudBeProud 1 month ago
I saw her in the showing in london and she was...AMAZING!!! love her and JRB
clarkeedwards123 5 months ago
Spectacular.... That's all I can say.
Gregfaulk7 5 months ago
One of my favorites.
TheAwarewolf 5 months ago
This is amazing! I love how the song is rearranged so it's kinda Reggae-ish! with saxophones... i'm so there!
beltingtokra 6 months ago
I love this
BryanBMusic 7 months ago
she's the best!
cheergirly2 7 months ago
she is so Beautiful
1estherable 10 months ago
The STAR of Dreamgirls!
SKOTP69 10 months ago
My dad is her doctor omgg just found out todat
Babybabyluvya 10 months ago
JRB killin it, Anika Noni Rose sounds wonderful... EXCEPT is this the one night that she can't control her B's? Has anyone noticed that every B she sings in this song is a little off?
ChristopherADrew 10 months ago
FANtastic! Miss Anika is just one of the greatest acting talents around these days, and then her singing and incredible beauty! Loved her as Grace on HBO's "The #1 Ladies Detective Agency" (if you never saw the series, seek it out--great stuff). Plus, she breaks my heart on the "Caroline, or Change" cast recording. THEN, we get JRB and a kick-ass band--heaven!
AvalonMorley 10 months ago
Amazing. So impressive!!
tobzhooli 10 months ago
It's not fair for so much talent AND beauty to be in one person.
summerbum86 11 months ago
I think this performance is so wonderful!
maxkanterful 11 months ago
She is such a BEAUTIFUL person & has an AMAZING range. Pure talent! :-)
NashvilleCuteGuy 1 year ago
She is so cute
TashaG16 1 year ago
@SPsokrbaby1 she was on dream girls too
ZyastarrTV1 1 year ago
She has a huge voice <3!
Danipanilanimani 1 year ago
A genius singer :) not just talented but genius.. She hits notes both high and low...
MrAndoi 1 year ago
YES!
moe4psu23 1 year ago
Outstanding!
triplexxxsatyr 1 year ago
@me148 I see what your saying but keep in mind its NOT a production the last 5 years, its Jason Robert Brown in concert with Anika Noni Rose so the story does not need to be conveyed as much as in the production of Last 5 years.
clarkeedwards123 1 year ago
I don't like the "swinging"-ness. It loses legato....and the story doesn't come across as the "primary" goal of the song. With the original version, the acting really comes first, and it works.
me148 1 year ago
@me148 i agree. but i think since this isn't a performance, it works for what they're doing.
saycheese808 1 year ago
@me148 no swing, thats 100% funk.
uknowwho889 1 year ago
This song saved my life today, thank you JRB and ANR!!! :)
Stryker4343 1 year ago
She's so freakin' cute!
utterbullspit 1 year ago
she is gorgeous and has the body of a goddess
MsBagladyy 1 year ago
does she have a record deal or album? i need that!!!
stanzaix 1 year ago
love her...
georgeybushy3883 1 year ago
i could totally see this bein a reggae mix....or should i say "hear" lol =)
aRtIzMyLyFe0711 1 year ago
she's amazing
xsonerdylad 1 year ago
I was also totally there that night! I love how much fun he is having at the piano all the time....
gonz0Thegr8 1 year ago
"With some very well placed tattoos" is a nice way to dodge the now anachronous "You might say looked like Tom Cruise" - suave, JRB!
caliaid 1 year ago
amazing i love her...
georgeybushy3883 1 year ago
what show is this from??
rubysapphire14 1 year ago
I saw her sing this with Jason last night in London. Utterly magnificent!
samkhughes 1 year ago
I'm going to see this show in London in september. I'm so exited!!! Anybody know which tunes they play?
monicashmusic 1 year ago
wow great voice!!!
criss6dia 1 year ago
This is so good. I would be seriously interested to hear her sing the rest of this show!
jrnelswm 1 year ago
I was totally there that night!!!!!!!!!!! this gave the audience chills...... amazing!
toysrdave 1 year ago
Just awesome!
Anika is fabulous!
The band sounds great!
theNoirQu33n 1 year ago
I'm loving the funky beat.
dramadork 1 year ago
AMAZING! Very nicely done.
MattyFresh05 1 year ago
This is lovely!! Anika Noni Rose is the best!!
hannahkathleeny 1 year ago