J. Harrison Ghee, Z Infante "Impossible" - Broadway Backwards 2022
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2022
- At Broadway Backwards 2022, J. Harrison Ghee sashayed to Z Infante’s rescue as their fabulous Fairy Godperson in a reimagining of “Impossible” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Infante’s deliciously scornful stepmother was played by Janelle Farias Sando, who slights and insults them saying, “You will always be who you were born to be.” During their empowering, groove-heavy duet of “Impossible,” Ghee assures Infante that living as their authentic self is more than possible.
Broadway Backwards, the annual Broadway extravaganza celebrating the LGBTQ+ community through the great songs of musical theater, returns to Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on Monday, March 13, 2023. The beloved evening and its star-studded cast will embrace love and self-expression in true Broadway fashion.
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"Impossible" with Z Infante, J. Harrison Ghee and Janelle Farias Sando
by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Choreographed by Robert Bartley and Joshua Buscher-West
Costume Design by Tyler Carlton Williams
Speciality Cinderella Costume Design by John Kristiansen
Arranged, Orchestrated and Conducted by Matt Aument
Broadway luminaries and cheerful audience members united in full and jubilant force May 23, 2022, lending their light to celebrate LGBTQ+ lives, culture and contributions with the in-person return of Broadway Backwards.
Broadway Backwards creator Robert Bartley wrote and directed this year’s return to the stage alongside associate director Adam Roberts. Bartley and Roberts joined James Kinney and Joshua Buscher-West in choreographing the show. Mary-Mitchell Campbell served as music supervisor; Ted Arthur was music director with Nicholas Connors and Nick Wilders as associate music directors.
The 16th edition of the show, which had not been performed live since 2019 because of the coronavirus pandemic, raised a record-breaking $758,582 to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City.
Jenn Colella returned as host, leading a cast of 86 performers and a 13-piece orchestra that enchanted a standing-room-only audience at Disney’s New Amsterdam Theatre with LGBTQ+ affirming numbers.
Broadway Backwards creator Robert Bartley wrote and directed this year’s return to the stage alongside associate director Adam Roberts. Bartley and Roberts joined James Kinney and Joshua Buscher-West in choreographing the show. Mary-Mitchell Campbell served as music supervisor; Ted Arthur was music director with Nicholas Connors and Nick Wilders as associate music directors. The creative team included lighting design by Craig Stelzenmuller, costume design by Tyler Carlton Williams, Jeff Johnson-Doherty, John Kristiansen and Natalie Loveland, prop design by Jenna Snyder and Alexander Wylie and sound design by Marie Renee Foucher. Jeff Brancato was production supervisor and Gregory R. Covert was production stage manager. Binder Casting’s Mark Brandon and Chad Eric Murnane served as casting consultants.
Video by Bardo Arts Productions.
What began as a small, grassroots concert performed in the community room at The Center in 2006 has grown into a highly anticipated event presented in one of Broadway’s most beautiful theaters. In its 16 editions, Broadway Backwards has raised $6.3 million for Broadway Cares and The Center.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. By drawing upon the talents, resources and generosity of the American theater community, since 1988 Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has raised more than $300 million for essential services for people with HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 and other critical illnesses across the United States.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is the major supporter of the social service programs at the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), including the HIV/AIDS Initiative, the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative and The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway Cares also awards annual grants to more than 450 AIDS and family service organizations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., providing lifesaving medication, healthy meals, counseling and emergency assistance.
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Okay, but we applied for the rights and were all set to do an all queer production of R+H Cinderella in 2020, got as far as casting, read throughs, and design meetings. Then when Concord theatricals got word they shut us down because they didn't want a trans Cinderella and she "couldn't sing it in the same key as they score" and that somehow broke the agreement.
I'm glad we have this at least. Hopefully there comes a day we can have our all-queer production of Cinderella. And it's as body diverse and nuerodiverse as our production almost was.
Let this precedent be engraved in stone, it sounds as if Concord theatricals was excusing itself in "the tone of the score" so as not to sound conservative. This is more common than it seems and we should all have our eyes wide open when these cases happen because then they are the same companies that presume to be inclusive and liberal when that request comes from someone with more influence and commercial views. So convenient for your interests.
Even if it was just about the trans actress singing the score and as brutal as it would’ve been why couldn’t they simply suggest switching the actress out. There are trans actresses that could’ve sung it in that key.
@@dignature123 no, stop making excuses for transphobia.
@@DannyBeckerFilms Fair.
I just directed the show with a trans Topher so hopefully they’re coming around.
I felt real emotions in that dress reveal.
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i would pay good money to see this as a full production
Ditto-that was a lot more interesting than the original!
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The fairy Godperson is stunning and I want that outfit ngl ✨
We saw him in Mrs doubtfire it was awesome. He stole the stage everytime he was on it lol
He’s co-starring in the upcoming production of Some Like it Hot. I saw it during rehearsals and he was fabulous!
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I broke my ankle watching him strut around the stage in those heels. Mad jealous of them.
Damn Ghee rocked those heals! And those lovely belts, gorgeous voice! This rendition is absolutely wonderful
GODPERSON KILLING IT ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Since Billy Porter, I wanted more, THANK YOU ♡♡♡
THE DRESS REVEAL!! ;-; ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
The both of them are such talented singers and actors ♥️ both their styles were incredible and fit the characters perfect too
why am i sitting here crying? OMG!!! OMG! this made me cry deep.....
Broadway does it again. Absolutely incredible. So much talent with a vital message woven between the lyrics. BRAVA!
WE NEED THIS MUSICAL RIGHT NOW!!
Well don't worry. Andrew Lloyd Webbers chaotic version is coming our way next year!
@@anthonyL1995 after the tragedy that was West End....idk
@@elizabethfromm7915 I didn’t say it was going to have a long and prosperous run lol
@@elizabethfromm7915 the west end production was a critical hit and had a respectable run for an original musical.
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Holy hell this was beautiful!! Just....wow. So touching and I'd love to see this as an entire show one day!!
I've never heard of Z Infante before, but damn if i'm not a fan of them now
I recognize them from the “School of Rock” movie!
Oh my god i didn't know they were in that...
@@TheWiseGrif ruclips.net/video/Thb2fDfz_m4/видео.html They were Gordon
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I'm not sure the song can take the weight of the drama. However, the way they made this a duet (the original is a duet, but with a different balance, I think) was clever. The singers/actors blended well and did a great job.
I won’t tell you you’re wrong because this is your opinion. At the same time, I think this song is great because for this scene because it isn’t all drama. Even though Em’s mom wasn’t accepting, Em still got to experience some joy and very obvious relief from being their genuine self and maintains hope after doing something she thought was “impossible.” This song didn’t take away from the drama, but it also didn’t allow the audience to forget the happy and uplift parts of the scene.
I think I might have found why our perceptions of the original song differ. I am thinking of the 1957 and 1965 TV versions. You might be thinking of modern stage versions, which have expanded on the original and added layers.
@@Arkelk2010 Yeah that might be it. I was thinking of the song in general, not a specific rendition or scene.
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I cried when she said you called me mother.
Great job Z, so proud of you! Keep chasing your dreams!
I just want everyone to know that this is the best thing ever!
Fantastic performance from both! Entrancing, enchanting, & exhilarating!
This was wonderful. Great singing and acting. Poignant and powerful and delightful.
i love the tshirt the guy singing Cinderella is wearing
They are nonbinary
They're non-binary. pronouns they/them. You love the tshirt they are wearing!
@@elizabethfromm7915 Their pronouns are actually they/he/she! :)
2 wonderful performers!!
This is so incredible~
OMG This was so fucking beautiful.
Absolutely fabulous!
Perfect!!!!🥰
An R&H Jukebox Musical with queer stories would literally be SO incredible.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Main Theme | Emotional Orchestral Version
Why am I crying tho?
chills 💕
Cinderella is trans. Makes so much sense.
OMGEE The guitar and drums at 0:42 and 2:48
What is that shirt that they are wearing. It looks awesome.
I have one that says - Male, Female,. X winner!
The third option is "Dragon" ❤️💙
@@bcefa if that wasn’t made into merch, someone really dropped the ball
I want that sweater so that my gender can also be dragon.
i think it should be broadway onwards/forward from now on coz there isn't anything backward about this level of openmindedness and inclusivity 💙💗💟💛🖤🌈
Or Broadway Reimagined!
Now imagine THIS was Bad Cinderella
A non binary Cinderella would be an amazing version, since they are making so many versions why don’t they make a full LBTQ+ version?
Cringy