That feeling of closing a chapter of your life, screaming an anthem of love and saying goodbye in such a real and intense way. Being able to expel that much emotion in song. That’s the beauty of live theatre, and I weep in awe and sadness at the familiarity of that feeling
When she gets choked up on "everything that I need to live a bountiful life" is when I absolutely lost it. I was already tearing up but after that they were flowing. Phenomenal isn't a good enough word to describe her.
I just LOVE how she gets emotional on the line "I believe I have inside of me, everything that I need to live a bountiful life". As an actor this statement is so powerful and I can clearly see why she got choked up here.
Cynthia is a force of nature. The most brilliant star of stars. I had the utmost pleasure of experiencing her talent in person at a performance of The Color Purple. In the 25 years of seeing broadway shows, I never witnessed a spontaneous, riotous standing ovation before the finale. It was an out-of-body experience.
This perspective is like a window looking in, which is more emotional then seeing clearly, it’s like your living in more real an it just sinks in cuz it’s just there
Loved this perspective. I was fortunate to see this in the front and center row a month prior. It was the best theatrical experience of my life and Cynthia's performance of this song is the single greatest contemporary theatre moment in my opinion. Beautiful. Cried through this entire show!
THATS why i take Musicals and Theater and any sow on Stage over a Movie. Yes Movie Cast's stay together a long time and they become family too but nothing compares to that i think. That was Heartwarming
Everything about this is love. Love Cynthia, love the support from her cast mates and love the reception from the audience. What a memorable performance.
Any time I feel a bit down I watch this and cry happy tears! I just love this so much. The support from the cast just make me cry more. Cynthia Erivo is just a blessing we are lucky enough to hear.
Am I the only one watching this on a weekly basis as a regular affirmation from a voice of an Angel, and the company that supported her in a time when she was taking her last hurrah?
OMG. I've never seen this view of this. I was in the audience that day; so incredibly special. Look what she's done with the show and all that she's done since. And now Joaquina!
there are no words to express how much music brings people together. not only did this performance execute her dedication, love, joy, spirit, soul and heart, but it brought out the support and joy and love an emotions from the audience. there was never a dull moment in this performance. every word showed celie’s broken and bruised spirt. every note showed cynthia’s connection with her character. THIS is a performance. this is what “theatre kids” in highschools work to become. this is what we dream to do. we dream to build this bond with our characters and audience. every second of this performance grabs you up and doesnt let you go. not even after you watch it. the chills from the pain she is sharing, is overwhelming, but so true and honest. unbelievable.
I love, love, love when a singer lose themselves in singing/ presenting God's spirit not, letting go of self yes from a spiritual level/ letting God lead all the way:) As a little girl my goddaughter singer/actress/artist Allison J. would often present this way. OMG it's great.
I have watched this video numerous times but returned after watching her sing "Alfie" at the Kennedy Center. To see all the wonderful things that have happened for her from this video to now....standing ovation young lady!!!!
I come back to this video every few months to be reminded just how special a cast can be! Sharing these moments with a group of ppl that are all rooting each other on is beyond words.
Out of all the performances, all the Broadway shows I've seen, this performance is unmatched. Truly unforgettable. You could feel the energy in that theater even before the show began. SEVERAL standing ovations, and then this. I wish I could relive this afternoon.
jesus christ i am crying so much, just the power and emotion of the song, and the sheer amount of love in that room ?? you can feel it through the screen
Ms. Erivo is absolutely amazing. Emotions everywhere is our theatre classroom right now. All I wanna know is how is it possible that they were allowed to have their phones backstage and we are never allowed to have our phones backstage. But I guess I understand that they knew how important this night was and they caught it in the right moment. I'm still a little jealous though😂
I love this show so much, I actually lost count of how many times I saw it while it was on Broadway. This cast left their all on that stage with EACH performance!!!! I wish them all nothing but well.
Thank you for sharing your moment with us. It is beautiful. You must be a beautiful human being. ❤️ Cynthia gave sooo much love in that performance, and this time everyone in the room is giving back that love. Such a powerful moment. ❤️
literally tearing up, how is this real, how is she real, and the love from the cast and crew telling her they had her and to take her time it’s all just so beautiful and her taking it in and the love from the crowd and just ALL OF IT
i’m just speechless. Cynthia is a beautiful soul and that voice. just incredible. definitely one if not my favourite musical performances and songs of all time! 😳🥺🥰
You know you're special, when the cast bootleg your performance while crying in the wings.
Facts
If I’m ever on Broadway I wanna be good enough that bootlegs of my performance are sold on the black market🤣😂❤️
I think this recording is more emotional than the other one just because you can here the support from the cast
Emma D exactlllly! I started crying
I have to agree with you. I really love this version the most.
Emma D yes I love that
"TAKE YOUR TIME!!!" 😂😂😂😭😭😭
That feeling of closing a chapter of your life, screaming an anthem of love and saying goodbye in such a real and intense way. Being able to expel that much emotion in song. That’s the beauty of live theatre, and I weep in awe and sadness at the familiarity of that feeling
When she gets choked up on "everything that I need to live a bountiful life" is when I absolutely lost it. I was already tearing up but after that they were flowing. Phenomenal isn't a good enough word to describe her.
Yesssss, me too!!! I get choked up every time!!
Am I the only one who watch this video once a week just to remember what real talent looks like?
nope
EVERY WEEK!
Yup! I’ll be back next week
I’m back again
Back again!
I just LOVE how she gets emotional on the line "I believe I have inside of me, everything that I need to live a bountiful life". As an actor this statement is so powerful and I can clearly see why she got choked up here.
I love the voice before the last three notes that says, "Here we go, y'all."
the cast cheering her on backstage my heart
SHE WAS STRUGGLING TO KEEP HER SELF TOGETHER OMG
I was too and I still am
That "I'm gonna SING OUT!" was one of the most powerful things I've ever heard
SOOOO special the parts she choked up on. Such a testament how much she sings from her WHOLE heart. Beautiful!
CYNTHIA ERIVO DESERVES NOTHING BUT THE BEST IN THIS WORLD SHE IS SO AMAZING
I’m sobbing just hearing the cast and crew crying backstage!
Cynthia is a force of nature. The most brilliant star of stars. I had the utmost pleasure of experiencing her talent in person at a performance of The Color Purple. In the 25 years of seeing broadway shows, I never witnessed a spontaneous, riotous standing ovation before the finale. It was an out-of-body experience.
i watch this religiously and have daily for the past month
it's true
i'm back again and tears are falling
still not over this.
I could cry so hard right now
Arguably the best moment of all time in musical theatre. So powerful.
This perspective is like a window looking in, which is more emotional then seeing clearly, it’s like your living in more real an it just sinks in cuz it’s just there
When she's singing "I am here" she is glowing like an angel 😍😍😍
There aren't enough likes in the world for this.
Like honestly how is she even real?? So damn talented and passionate and wonderful
I thought I was done crying after watching the broadcasted one on Facebook
I was privileged enough to be there on that night. It was truly magical!!
Loved this perspective. I was fortunate to see this in the front and center row a month prior. It was the best theatrical experience of my life and Cynthia's performance of this song is the single greatest contemporary theatre moment in my opinion. Beautiful. Cried through this entire show!
i will never be able to watch this without sobbing throughout the whole thing.
I'm crying too because I missed seeing this in person
THATS why i take Musicals and Theater and any sow on Stage over a Movie.
Yes Movie Cast's stay together a long time and they become family too but nothing compares to that i think.
That was Heartwarming
If I was there I would have been the biggest emotion wreck you will possibly ever see
saaang out baby! that's right sweetheart you are HERE
“TAKE YOUR TIME TAKE YOUR TIME” 🥺🖤 this was the best ever !!!
as a theatre kid who knows what it’s like to leave a show, this shit hit too close to home. oof im bawling
Jesus have his mercy. Such support. Wow.
The best Celie this world has ever had and probably will ever have. Love her so so much
Everything about this is love. Love Cynthia, love the support from her cast mates and love the reception from the audience. What a memorable performance.
Any time I feel a bit down I watch this and cry happy tears! I just love this so much. The support from the cast just make me cry more. Cynthia Erivo is just a blessing we are lucky enough to hear.
Am I the only one watching this on a weekly basis as a regular affirmation from a voice of an Angel, and the company that supported her in a time when she was taking her last hurrah?
OMG her voice. OMG the cast. NO. WORDS.
the cast and audience were so amazing
You sure are here, girl.
2020.... Still watching with amazement... I can’t wait to see her onstage
We're all a little better because this magic was recorded.
I absolutely love this....the love and support from the cast...is amazing
OMG. I've never seen this view of this. I was in the audience that day; so incredibly special. Look what she's done with the show and all that she's done since. And now Joaquina!
This is so amazing. She's here.
SO SPECIAL to be seeing this from backstage. Thank you so much.
One of the all-time great broadway performances. Cynthia erivo's performance in the color purple is an instant classic.
there are no words to express how much music brings people together. not only did this performance execute her dedication, love, joy, spirit, soul and heart, but it brought out the support and joy and love an emotions from the audience. there was never a dull moment in this performance. every word showed celie’s broken and bruised spirt. every note showed cynthia’s connection with her character. THIS is a performance. this is what “theatre kids” in highschools work to become. this is what we dream to do. we dream to build this bond with our characters and audience. every second of this performance grabs you up and doesnt let you go. not even after you watch it. the chills from the pain she is sharing, is overwhelming, but so true and honest. unbelievable.
So wished I could have seen the final performance. Saw it on Christmas night 2015 front row. Amazing !!!
Hearing the cast is making me so emotional. Thank God for the existence of this woman
I would’ve been crying. this is such a spiritual moment.
This video gets me every single time. It’s so beautiful to see the audience and company reactions. You can really feel the love! 🥰
Oh thank you for this. Now I know right where to come to for a good sob in the middle of my day.
I love, love, love when a singer lose themselves in singing/ presenting God's spirit not, letting go of self yes from a spiritual level/ letting God lead all the way:) As a little girl my goddaughter singer/actress/artist Allison J. would often present this way. OMG it's great.
When the cast member said “take your time”. She was really saying “sing like you in church and bring this god damn house DOWN”
I have watched this video numerous times but returned after watching her sing "Alfie" at the Kennedy Center. To see all the wonderful things that have happened for her from this video to now....standing ovation young lady!!!!
the emotions got me crying
The way that I regularly come back to this video to sob out how talented she is, and how supportive and loving this cast was.
I love when she walks away. "Yep. I did that."
I was waiting for lighting bolts to come from that stage. Sooooo much energy and electricity in the room.
I come back to this video every few months to be reminded just how special a cast can be! Sharing these moments with a group of ppl that are all rooting each other on is beyond words.
Out of all the performances, all the Broadway shows I've seen, this performance is unmatched. Truly unforgettable. You could feel the energy in that theater even before the show began. SEVERAL standing ovations, and then this. I wish I could relive this afternoon.
What a fantastic cast tribute. Huge props to them all!
Shes my everything really she gives everything from her and thats how you do it
The absolute beauty of live performances
jesus christ i am crying so much, just the power and emotion of the song, and the sheer amount of love in that room ?? you can feel it through the screen
Ms. Erivo is absolutely amazing. Emotions everywhere is our theatre classroom right now. All I wanna know is how is it possible that they were allowed to have their phones backstage and we are never allowed to have our phones backstage. But I guess I understand that they knew how important this night was and they caught it in the right moment. I'm still a little jealous though😂
I cannot believe how fast I broke into tears I did not expect to cry
I love this show so much, I actually lost count of how many times I saw it while it was on Broadway. This cast left their all on that stage with EACH performance!!!! I wish them all nothing but well.
I saw this show as a last minute desicion a few years ago and to saaaaay I was shook with her voice would be an understatement
Oh my god. This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
wow. I am so saddened that I missed seeing this show. My God.
Wow!!!
The 23 people that disliked this were crying to much and they couldn't see that they accidentally pushed the disliked button
i swear i cry everytime i listen to this song
I’ve never cried this much with a song
I love you Cynthia Erivo. I love you with all my heart! My dream is to give you a big hug one day! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your moment with us. It is beautiful. You must be a beautiful human being. ❤️
Cynthia gave sooo much love in that performance, and this time everyone in the room is giving back that love. Such a powerful moment. ❤️
This was fucking unbelievable. 😍
This makes me BAWL. The loooove in the room from both the cast and crowd is overwhelming. I appreciate this more than you know. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
OHHHHH THIS PIERCED MY SOUL!!!!!
Thank god for having her here.
Hella ugly crying right now! I adore you Cynthia!🥰🥰😫😫😭😭
Sobbing uncontrollably at this. The support from the audience and the cast is just absolutely incredible. And feeling her emotion in every word. Wow.
MY GOD. TEARS OF AWESOMENESS....
literally tearing up, how is this real, how is she real, and the love from the cast and crew telling her they had her and to take her time it’s all just so beautiful and her taking it in and the love from the crowd and just ALL OF IT
Cried like a baby and I don't care! Just Amazing, from the heart she sings that!
Wow ,this is a better recording... Love the way she shines in the light
This.... this is my new favorite thing.
I was there that night ❤
I cannot stop watching this. I tear up every time. You felt every word she sang❤❤
This video is such a blessing. I love the the closer look of Cynthia’s raw talent.. she’s so good.
i’m just speechless. Cynthia is a beautiful soul and that voice. just incredible. definitely one if not my favourite musical performances and songs of all time! 😳🥺🥰
That was special. Cynthia, you deserved to reflect that moment. #BRAVO
Standing Ovavation...👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Beautiful, astonishing......performance✨✨
God Bless her and the entire cast !!!!!!!!!!
Omg I don't know if I will ever cry again
You are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!
4 years later and I'm sitting at work sobbing 😭😭😭
The people standing with their hands clasped in such awe-
I've never ugly cried like this over someone i dont even know huhu this is beatiful
I cry every time