Heather Laws - Not Getting Married Today - Company revival

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I love that she whisper "And don't tell Paul."

[Latelythnking]

This isn't the original production. It's an entirely new production. A totally different take on a great show. It wouldn't kill people to have an OPEN MIND, which is something people need in the creative and performing arts

[sporran564]

She's good, but Beth Howland is still the standard bearer. Also, this production was just awful.

[aqua1993]

@sporran564 Really? :(  I love it. :)

[sporran564]

@aqua1993 Really. Having seen the original four times, I can assure you there is no comparison. What's missing? The Michael Bennett choreography, the brilliant Boris Aronson set, and most importantly, the "Tick Tock" number which is essential to understanding the character of Bobby. The George Furth book, however, is still terrible. Finally, this is a musical about New York City. In this production it could have been set in Sheboygan, Wisconsin...........with tricked out musical instruments.

[ThePhantom135]

4:34 Bobby's thinking: I'll think stay single.

[kisalovesbubz]

I was supposed to sing this (as Amy) for my theatre arts program... Haha that was a joke. We cut it. Way to difficult for a bunch of kids to learn in two weeks. It was insane.

[aasjb4ever]

Heather is a goddess. Katie Finneran also sung the hell out of Amy in the New York Phil concert

[Akosuaification]

Doyouwannaseeacrazyladyfallapa­rtinfrontofyou??

LOL. This is my favorite song in the musical. Amazing!

[bilingualtongue]

Bless this day––DAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!

So funny every time I watch it!

[quizzy1970]

I prefer Beth Howland's and Veanna Cox's versions.

[the81stviewer]

@quizzy1970 I can understand that. That is your preference, but do you still understand and admire the work and rehearsal that this woman put into this performance?

[GiantPetRat]

@Shipoopi494 The best part is that, I think, they added that for this production- in all of the other ones I've seen, they don't do the scream, but it's such a great addition.

[VRNProductions]

@GiantPetRat I think it distracts too much from the chorus girl's parts- the lyrics of which are absolutely hilarious, but the audience is too distracted by the scream and then by their own laughter to understand them.

[firestar070]

@VRNProductions I don't think that happens... they can hear Susan singing, the scream is a great addition!

[VRNProductions]

@firestar070 Yeah, but can they understand the lyrics? I suppose it depends on the individual viewer, but when I watch this recording with people, it usually takes a couple viewings to understand what Susan's singing.

[gluedhand]

Does the guy paul scare you or it just me?

[leighbesstoad]

I think there is only one to describe this: BRILLIANT. Heather Laws is magnificent in one of the most difficult songs in all of the broadway catalog. This makes a G&S patter song look like a Sunday walk in the park. And the tempo is simply breathtaking -- faster than any other version here on youtube.

[babyEroose]

The great thing about hers along with the speed and articulation is that she moving around and falling on the ground and screaming and running about and STILL keeping her composure to sing the song.

[woahjustintime]

I'm playing Robert's part... I wish I could vibrato as well as he does :(

[phantomsonlylove]

I LOVE THE GUY PLAYING ROBERT! the silent acting he does is like wow

[darrius15]

The one that Carol Burnett did in PUTTING IT TOGETHER was more funnier. Carol is just a natural lolz

[admin2war]

Something amazing that I hadn't thought of before is that she does that intense scream, and then starts singing with perfect pitch! Damn!

[Necromasty]

it annoys me when I see random people on YouTube saying what the show should have done or should not have done. There's a reason those people are there and you're not.

[carlos3765]

Second only to Beth Howland. Such a bear of a song to perform. She sang this as much as Beth did. Sondheim is a very demanding composer.

[sondheimisGAWD]

I think that Heather and Barbara should have been nominated for Tonys

[RaineaTrenton]

The screaming is a bit much. The angel's singing could have more zing and wit. Her voice is fine but she needs to bring in the punch.

[BroadwayHannah]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHA

[Igaaboo]

I just got married this weekend, this was my theme song. >.< Luckily it was a fantastic wedding bc my husband is AMAAAAAAAZING.

[aasjb4ever]

Why did they change Heather's dress for the taping? I will always be perplexed...

[timothyj1966]

see Madeline Kahn do this.... no comparison...soreeeeeeee

[americanboy99]

Not a huge fan of her interpretation. I feel like she misses SO much of the comedy.

[mrjuly]

I think i like this version the most. I love the playful direction !

[true05angel]

OMG! I love 3:04!

[90oga09]

Oh she's fantastic. =D This whole production is just perfect.

[RyJo]

Brilliant performance - she does this faster than any other version and her diction is still close to perfect.

[amthatis07]

this is the best!!

[JenniLeigh81]

This is such a fantastic song, and I thank Mr. Sondheim for writing a genuine patter song for a woman. Something really comic and clever and manic!

[Ddouds206]

She reminds me of the micro machines guy.

[Ddouds206]

I think I peed myself

[Mehranathon]

One of the greatest performances of anything, ever.

[shadowkid379]

i would learn to play the cello just for this piece.

[angrywiggler64]

She is fantastic. I never get tired of listening to this rendition. Brilliant.

[lorelailauren]

i must ask.....did she end up getting married?

[RebelTuba11]

yes

[BroadwayBaby1980]

I dont know why... but i am getting a serious Joel Grey vibe from Paul... haha

[ReallyBigJump]

@BroadwayBaby1980 Oh are you now? ALIANA!

[RaineaTrenton]

@BroadwayBaby1980 Although there's nothing wrong with that since Joel Grey is frigging amazing!

[angelneko7]

definitely the best performance of this song EVER!!! she's totally freaking out and I love her screams!! lol

[PeterPanDancer]

Holy wow....Definitely seems like a difficult piece to do. ^.^ Go Sondheim and his strange rhythms and melodies!

[Bidia280795]

this is the FUNNIEST THING i have possibly ever seen in at least a very long time her SCREAMS haha :D

[Shmayley88]

This only makes me sad because no one will ever top this performance. Ever.

[gabsylv]

@Shmayley88 OBC, in fact this interpretation owes a lot to the original by Beth Howland.

[phantomloverxoxo]

her articulation is amazing! i can understand every word she's saying. this song is great.=)

[pigamous3]

Strangely, I want to go buy some Micromachines now.

[MelodyMusica24]

Oh my gosh that's craaaazy! She did such a good job with that I understood practically everything!!! :D

[figgewitz]

didnt know you are a starrrrrr, bb

[JordyElizabeth]

I love how she just gets terrified when the wedding angel comes in and sings. I nearly wet myself XD

[Gloomoo]

that subito pianissimo is genius.

[LYLS3637]

Hmm, so Rock of Ages is worthy of Tony nominations, but this performance is completely overlooked? What the hell is that?

[VRNProductions]

Didn't this performance win a Tony for Best Revival?

[oprahnoodlemantra]

This show won Best Revival but I think LYLS is referring to the performance of Amy.

[babablacksheep125]

haha actually rock of ages won no awards and this won 1.

[rebelsinger123]

I totally agree! Rock of Ages was crap and this woman is AMAZING!!!

[KatherineXIX]

Ugh...I'd get cold feet if I were marrying that guy, too.

[MRxWONDERland]

HAHAHA

[JordyElizabeth]

LMFAO.

[claireem86]

This is INSANELY good! What a performance! Her acting is utter perfection! Hilarious!!!

[UveBeenLuPwned123094]

when i first saw this on the dvd...i basically peed myself. could heather be any more perfect?

[TurkFox]

I have to do this one in our showcase, I was surprised I learned it so quick! May end up posting it on here if the video's any good.

[comvic20]

I saw this cast perform this on Broadway two years ago...amazing

[asmileisspecial]

How does Heather Laws manage to breathe? Wow! I need to see Company live!

[Brenboy89]

We watched a clip of this in my theatre class first semester. I'm getting ready to move out for the summer and I still randomly think of this song!

[DCfan4life]

the soprano is amazing and the women speakings fast as awesome too! AHH

-Bruce

[aisberg13]

BRAVO !!! XD

[bway1497]

goodness! how does she do it!

[renthead5256]

This is great! I would've killed to have seen it onstage!

[dangerousmezzo]

A really fabulous rendition! Brava!

[chekuout93]

This is the best song ever! I love all of it.

[b0b3rt831]

I love the whispered "Don't tell Paul!"

[spike445]

Heather Laws (Amy) is BRILLIANT in this number! I saw this show, and the applause was deafening (and much deserved) at the end of this song.

[davidduke180]

I'm not crazy about Paul...

[MichaelCrawfordsFan]

Paul Creeps me out...at the end.

[MichaelCrawfordsFan]

I love Amy's screams every time that Soprano sings "Bless This Bride!!! Totally Insane!!!" *Amy Screams* She just makes me laugh so much. I love Amy. Now why doesn't she want to get married to Paul?

[Hasselhoffhater]

Maybe this song is about how a bride gets so scared to go though it?

[fendergurl920]

I think Paul is adorable! He keeps pulling his upper lip down over his top teeth; probably because some idiot voice teacher told him his lip was coming up when he sang and his teeth showed and this is his way of correcting it. There's actually nothing wrong with that; Pavoratti often showed upper front teeth when he sang.

[Jinjiro300ZX]

Saw this revival, sat front row ($25 student rush!), it was amazing! I love this performance as it is at the original tempo - so many times they slow it down (don't blame them). Everyone in the cast was spectacular, especially for playing their own instruments as well. And of course Raul was fantastic.

[stagefreak52]

this is my absolute favorite version of this song! I love how amy pulls off the "crazy person."

[ButtButtDoodle]

BREATHE WOMAN!XD I tip my hat to you, ma'm, seriously. And though i agree with abotu Paul's singing and odd mouth shaping, i thought he was hilarious in the play. Such a card.

[SpeakOut26]

where does she keep all that air? haha

[MichaelCrawfordsFan]

I don't know. She's so amazingly funny though.

[HollyJL13]

She is so quick mouthed in this, love it!!

[Ramsgate15]

i have dubbed this song the song from hell, im learning this for a cabaret act to prove to my singing teacher ive got diction, and omg its non stop singing, i congratulate any singer that does it well especially heather lawles!

[Phentleman]

She is just to MUCH! I love Heather Laws. =D

And, while I like Paul's voice, I don't like the way he shapes his vowels with his mouth. I can't stop staring at his mouth! And that's not a good thing...

It's still FANTASTIC, though. One of my favorite songs from one of my fav shows.

[babbagecabb]

i dont really like this Paul

[ksnygirl]

nor do I.

[babbagecabb]

this is, imo, the most impressive song in the show

rant songs are damn near impossible, and your diction has to be incredible

good job, Ms. Lawls

[squeegeebeckenhiem]

I love the scene after this song

'aww, ive got my very own jew!'

[avenueqrod34]

great perfect

[adcahela]

I personally don't like the way this Paul sings. It sounds much too adolescent. That's just my opinion though.

[ksnygirl]

Paul looks creepy when he begins to sing!

[kingofkards91]

This is sort of my dream show to direct. But casting would be a bitch. Mostly because of the singing and staging.

[byrnegirl141]

Could you post the scene between Amy and Paul that follows the song?

[Cypresswhisker2]

Ahhh, chills! lol :D

[blackbelt360]

Also, Heather Laws is the one who plays Amy.

[BestArtsMusic]

Thanks - I read my notes as Lewis instead of Laws.  I've corrected the description.

[blackbelt360]

Thanks for the videos! Any clips of the Company revival are better than none.

PS: You've miscredited the soprano in this song; it's Amy Justman (Susan), not Leenya Rideout (Jenny).

[BestArtsMusic]

Interesting. In the OBC, Jenny sang the part of the soprano in this song. Was the switch to Susan in the revival made due to the range/vocal tone of the respective singers? Other reason?

[blackbelt360]

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure. Leenya Rideout is a fairly competant soprano herself, as one can see in 'Poor Baby'. Maybe Amy Justman's range was a better fit for the song, or they gave her the part so she had more to do.

[Jojosyhb]

in the script there's a note on this song that the soprano can either be Jenny or Susan, so I'm guessing it's up to the discretion of the director

[peerah]

Could it be that the actress playing Jenny needed to play an instrument for this song so Susan had to do the job instead?

[blackbelt360]

Ah, very true. Why didn't I think of that before? Leenya Rideout is playing the bass in this number, leaing Amy Justman to sing th art.

[blackbelt360]

Pardon me, '...leaving Amy Justman to sing the part.' My keyboard sticks sometimes.

[betheronipizza11]

@BestArtsMusic In the libretto it says either Jenny or Susan can sing it.  I'm assuming the musical director chooses who is more fitting! :)

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Madeline Kahn in my view was the best in this song! Thanks for posting this version!