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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2011
  • The opening segment of the 52nd Tony Awards held 6/7/1999 is a Broadway Spectacular featuring Patti LuPone singing Don't Cry for me Argentina---Jennifer Holliday singing And I Am Telling You--from Dreamgirls and Betty Buckley singing Memory--from Cats! Just a spectacular performance by the power ladies of Broadway. Hosted by my favorite talk show host Rosie O'Donnell.

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  • @ilovethewickeddivas
    @ilovethewickeddivas 12 лет назад +123

    Jennifer Holliday is the queen of Jawbrato!

    • @amazingstarzz
      @amazingstarzz Год назад +4

      Jen lost quite a lot of weight so she had to depend on her jaw muscles for support

    • @eppomilidsetit6293
      @eppomilidsetit6293 Год назад +3

      @@amazingstarzz she’s been like that even when she was bigger. No need to cover things up. Whitney does that too

  • @derrick1889
    @derrick1889 9 лет назад +232

    One of the BEST Tony Awards openings EVER

    • @osahju914
      @osahju914 4 года назад

      2000 is incredible too!

    • @beckydavidson8281
      @beckydavidson8281 2 года назад

      I'm in tears seeing these incredible singers perform these iconic songs 🎵

    • @randyroe5494
      @randyroe5494 Год назад

      Tie for me
      Best Tony Awards opening
      Love 1995
      Liza & Bernadette
      50th Anniversary
      Past winners showcase!!

  • @DEFinitivelyHis
    @DEFinitivelyHis 11 лет назад +51

    Jennifer Holliday takes me to CHURCH every single time. You can teach technique and theory, but you can't teach "the gift" into someone. These three ladies are PHENOMENAL.

  • @franciscoavila36
    @franciscoavila36 5 лет назад +191

    That last gasp for air before that “MEEEEE” was and still is recognizable and famous!! That Number will always be the #1 Tony Award performance of all time!👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏽

  • @fatovamingus
    @fatovamingus 7 лет назад +189

    No one seems to be acknowledging Betty! If you see her in actual character...she will make you cry with this song

    • @UmmOopsy
      @UmmOopsy 7 лет назад +13

      Fatova Mingus they acknowledged her, just that they didn't want to clap to interrupt her during her number. That time, audience members knew when to clap during a number.

    • @michaelmiller1215
      @michaelmiller1215 5 лет назад +5

      Fatova Mingus Love her! The vocal power of Ethel Merman!

    • @taylorbanaszak4105
      @taylorbanaszak4105 4 года назад +6

      I was lucky enough to see Betty in Cats....Jennifer in Dreamgirls and Patti in Gypsy (just a little too young to see her in Evita). Betty, or rather Mrs. Bradford as I knew her then...doing Memory was one of most special memories. It was a few months after my mom had died and that moment was breath taking. I've seen a lot of other performers do it...and many of them are fabulous....but none will beat Betty. She was just spectacular on Broadway...

    • @arttez8068
      @arttez8068 3 года назад +2

      She owned that role!

    • @chondradickerson4093
      @chondradickerson4093 2 года назад +1

      She’s amazing!!!!

  • @randyroe5494
    @randyroe5494 4 года назад +12

    Jennifer Holliday re-etched her name in Broadway history, never EVER to be forgotten, with her performance this evening......

  • @jameshanley6886
    @jameshanley6886 10 лет назад +168

    Jennifer Holiday hands down simply the best of the night

    • @jordanconley3793
      @jordanconley3793 8 лет назад +18

      +James Hanley I saw her in this on Broadway. I cannot even begin to describe the reaction of the audience when she did that song. Never seen anything like it. I still get shivers.

    • @najafa3520
      @najafa3520 5 лет назад +3

      It's a matter of taste. I have NEVER liked that song, 'I'm Telling You', and no rendition makes me dig it. Jennifer's voice is a little too yelly for me, I like subtle notes as well as loud ones.

    • @jumpforjoy6
      @jumpforjoy6 5 лет назад +6

      She looks like she's having a seizure. No need for that. Too distracting from her talent

    • @takingchances7693
      @takingchances7693 5 лет назад +15

      It’s her style of singing and it isn’t distracting it’s art

    • @DaQuan-Boyd
      @DaQuan-Boyd 5 лет назад +9

      It's her way of singing shes one of the greatest vocalist of all time!!!

  • @ARLADYLIKE
    @ARLADYLIKE 12 лет назад +32

    I had the pleasure of being in the audience that night. Jennifer sent chills and goose bumps through me. The only one to get a standing ovation.

    • @jeremifrancisco1
      @jeremifrancisco1 Год назад

      I imagine the audio on this video does not do the actual event justice.

  • @limitless4375
    @limitless4375 Год назад +5

    There is more talent on that stage than anyone can comprehend

  • @tallulah2
    @tallulah2 11 лет назад +34

    Love Patti's Merman impression when she says, "BroadWAAAAY!"

  • @_MSD75_
    @_MSD75_ 5 лет назад +15

    Jennifer just belted that out of Broadway and into the universe

  • @crazyguy98456978
    @crazyguy98456978 7 лет назад +48

    Patti LuPone yelling "Good Luck" at the end.

  • @MrQueiroz667
    @MrQueiroz667 6 лет назад +63

    Jennifer Holliday makes me feel in a mix of amazed with her singing and scared with the movement of her jaws

  • @mike856ms
    @mike856ms 6 лет назад +104

    Still the best opening of the Tony's. WOW Betty was phenomenal, Jennifer OMG and Patti is awesome. Even Rosie did good

  • @bobbybubby7977
    @bobbybubby7977 2 года назад +21

    Patti yelling “Yo Tony” gets me every time. And Betty’s smile when Rosie tries to match her singing always makes me giggle.

  • @Haylie2610
    @Haylie2610 10 лет назад +145

    I love Patti to death, she's amazing!! And, wow, did Jennifer smashed that, I got shivers all over, so unreal!

    • @niev3006
      @niev3006 10 лет назад +11

      I applauded here alone in my apartment watching Jennifer sing...

  • @experimentalactor
    @experimentalactor 7 лет назад +43

    This is so smart of the Tony producers - to put together these ladies! These are my three favorites - I can't choose

    • @SethTV
      @SethTV Год назад

      hi! It wss actually me and Rosie. She came up with the concept and asked me which three women should be in it. Then I wrote it!

  • @aaronford2184
    @aaronford2184 10 лет назад +61

    Jennifer chewed the hell out of that last note but she's still got it! And as for the other two: perfection

  • @alexanderdiaz1
    @alexanderdiaz1 3 года назад +4

    The three Iconic Grand Dames of Broadway from the 70s and 80s. What a great pleasure and honor for me to see them all.

  • @ricardoyoung4996
    @ricardoyoung4996 11 лет назад +21

    Jennifer Holiday is a true Goddess she brought the house to its knees honey! I love Ms.Holiday she is a real diva!!!

  • @Thales1997
    @Thales1997 5 лет назад +49

    Jennifer Holliday 🔥 so much power

  • @dansommo3473
    @dansommo3473 10 лет назад +29

    MAN did Betty Buckley rule that...Great!!!

  • @reececleaver958
    @reececleaver958 6 лет назад +62

    I loved Betty’s dress “Shantay you stay” and that voice! What a legend.

  • @dansommo3473
    @dansommo3473 7 лет назад +44

    WOW Betty still got it even at this age .I saw her in 1984 singing this she is just FANTASTIC..

    • @dansommo3473
      @dansommo3473 7 лет назад +3

      WHY does it bother you that I like Betty.

    • @dansommo3473
      @dansommo3473 7 лет назад

      you do your thing I'll do mines.

    • @dansommo3473
      @dansommo3473 7 лет назад

      WHY DO I HAVE TO POINT OUT JENNIFER.YOU LIKE HER SOOOOOO YOU POINT HER OUT MAN..

    • @ilovelove4833
      @ilovelove4833 7 лет назад +3

      Napoleonic Emperor he can say who he like just like you did get over it

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 6 лет назад

      I came here partially because I am curious about Betty doing the new national tour of Hello Dolly.

  • @omarmccray3282
    @omarmccray3282 4 года назад +10

    Jennifer killed it for the gods!!!!

  • @ronniehull6746
    @ronniehull6746 10 лет назад +56

    5:40 that singing though and them faces....i live

    • @wu939
      @wu939 10 лет назад +18

      THIS IS LITERALLY THE ONLY REASON Y I'M PUTTING THIS ON REPEAT. AND YES, IT DESERVES A FULL CAPS LOCK

  • @Gaffahead
    @Gaffahead 12 лет назад +9

    I never get tired of watching this over and over again. These are 3 of the best Broadway belters ever, legends all. What I wouldn't give to be in Rosie's shoes lol. She's so slucky to have shared the stage with LuPone, Holiday, and Buckley. They simply don't make Broadway stars like these anymore...

  • @NewsLynne
    @NewsLynne 12 лет назад +39

    Someone needs to re-tool "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" for Buckley and LuPone. Can you imagine?!

  • @rellenoz
    @rellenoz 12 лет назад +44

    Ms Betty Buckley lays it DOWN! She's friggin BRILLIANT!

  • @thamilton2010
    @thamilton2010 12 лет назад +7

    One of the best opening numbers ever! All three divas on one stage. Plus, gotta love Rosie when she was in her prime.

  • @Ronizetti
    @Ronizetti 7 лет назад +15

    Thank God I was THERE this night! - A trio never to be forgotten

  • @iancv6938
    @iancv6938 11 лет назад +16

    Patti LuPone - a true star!!! I saw her in Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard and her one woman show in London!!!
    I was lucky to see Dreamgirls with Jennifer Holliday on Boradway and again in London in a concert!
    Betty Buckley in Sunset Boulevard in London....
    Boy have I lived!!!

  • @mariamaggard
    @mariamaggard 8 лет назад +53

    don't think I'll ever not cry during I Am Telling You

  • @maszlagma
    @maszlagma 12 лет назад +6

    This is so awesome! Lupone and Holliday after each other? A miracle the stage didn't explode from talent!

  • @_MSD75_
    @_MSD75_ 5 лет назад +15

    Every now and then I watch this clip but just skip to Jennifer. Cos it's amazing.

  • @MisterMinajj
    @MisterMinajj 10 лет назад +9

    Come on Jennifer! I am obsessed with this woman. She makes it look so effortless.

  • @otingerbrendan60
    @otingerbrendan60 9 лет назад +92

    No NPH opening could ever top this

    • @manuelorozco7760
      @manuelorozco7760 6 лет назад +2

      The #1 opening in my opinion is 2004 with Hugh Jackman

  • @edzonhernandez6210
    @edzonhernandez6210 11 лет назад +37

    jennifer holliday the best ...

  • @lesbianete
    @lesbianete 6 лет назад +31

    miss patti lupone never fails to give me chills. forever a legend

  • @CraigFrancisSoto
    @CraigFrancisSoto 2 года назад +6

    my favorite voice of all is the wonderful Betty Buckley. I was lucky enough to see her in Cats in late 1982 at the old Winter Garden theater. What a resonant voice . It just sails and cuts through the air like a knife. It is so thrilling and moving in person. Thanks for sharing this clip.

  • @jameshanley6886
    @jameshanley6886 7 лет назад +10

    Jennifer Holiday hands down simply the best

  • @roeg48
    @roeg48 4 года назад +3

    What an opening! I'll bet Rosie was in Broadway heaven! Three of the best and powerful voices to ever grace Broadway imo! (yes there are more I know and these are three amongst them)

  • @barbarajones5799
    @barbarajones5799 2 года назад +3

    Jennifer was Awesome!!!!!
    That voice!!!!!!

  • @JJ-nd8rd
    @JJ-nd8rd 5 лет назад +27

    Jennifer is brilliant. But I wouldn’t want to be Rosie, following perfection.....

  • @lewisedwards4058
    @lewisedwards4058 4 года назад +3

    I’m shook, I’m scalped, and I’m exhausted.

  • @salvadorcruz3958
    @salvadorcruz3958 7 лет назад +29

    Patti Lupone ❤❤

    • @lb1262dt
      @lb1262dt 7 лет назад

      Salvador Cruz how did you get those hearts? they're very pretty. what screen do i have to go to , to get them?

    • @salvadorcruz3958
      @salvadorcruz3958 7 лет назад +3

      patty1977 just type < and 3 together

    • @lb1262dt
      @lb1262dt 7 лет назад +1

      Salvador Cruz
      Will do, And thanks.

  • @littleb42
    @littleb42 11 лет назад +2

    I have heard Jennifer do that song a million times...and it STILL gives me chills.

  • @victor10306
    @victor10306 10 лет назад +25

    Aqui por jennifer holliday.
    I love J-Holliday´s part ..... AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!

  • @Dc3atl
    @Dc3atl 12 лет назад +3

    i'll never forget this... jennifer.. .omg... loved her.

  • @BitchyonceKnowles
    @BitchyonceKnowles 10 лет назад +21

    I LITERALLY JUST CLAPPED IN FRONT OF MY LAPTOP. ALONE.
    ALSO, I GAVE JONNIFER HOLLIDAY A STANDING OVATION.. AGAIN, ALONE.
    a;sldk/dsaldlsa;kd

  • @dianesullivan5521
    @dianesullivan5521 4 года назад +2

    I LOVE all of these women, but I’m obsessed with Betty Buckley! Besides her absolutely AMAZING voice, she puts such feeling in what she sings! I’m a Rosie! Always wished I could sing like that!

  • @jameshanley6886
    @jameshanley6886 7 лет назад +10

    Queen Holiday

  • @billyboylb
    @billyboylb 3 года назад +1

    I could listen to Jennifer all day.

  • @crazyguy98456978
    @crazyguy98456978 8 лет назад +16

    5:47 gives me life.

  • @gene1536
    @gene1536 8 лет назад +7

    I loved Rosie! That was a wonderful opening!

  • @BHAKTIBROPHY
    @BHAKTIBROPHY 10 лет назад +5

    Loved all three.
    Beautiful voices...Heaven sent!
    Thank you for sharing.
    ;)

  • @QueerlyBeloved386
    @QueerlyBeloved386 12 лет назад +6

    I just gay exploded watching this! Thank you for posting, the rainbow just got brighter

  • @richierichit
    @richierichit 9 лет назад +32

    Loved Betty Buckley's performance. No comment on LuPone. But seriously, Jennifer Holliday blew everyone right the fuck off that stage.

  • @herasmarket
    @herasmarket 10 лет назад +17

    love this thanks for sharing and Rosie can carry a tune -- I think she did a wonderful job. All these divas nailed it good!

  • @dannysimion
    @dannysimion 7 лет назад +3

    Hahaha, i love this opening. Rosie is hilarious and the girls are oh so good in their respective broadway performances. Honorable kudos to the men dancing around rosie...rawr!

  • @wilhelminamagdalenakapatow3213
    @wilhelminamagdalenakapatow3213 4 года назад +2

    This clip is a gift! Thank you for posting it.

  • @honeypop01
    @honeypop01 8 лет назад +11

    Divas !!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @guybythedoor88
    @guybythedoor88 2 года назад +1

    So much fun!

  • @Litrocks13
    @Litrocks13 12 лет назад +1

    I've never seen this until now. Wow!!! To have those three woman on stage in a musical number together is a gift to us all.

  • @johnnysnyder4
    @johnnysnyder4 12 лет назад +2

    This was SERIOUSLY one of the best openings EVER.

  • @darkboy2816
    @darkboy2816 11 лет назад +1

    I love this so much

  • @brentholcomb84
    @brentholcomb84 11 лет назад +14

    Betty freakin Buckley kills it! Love her!

  • @darrandism
    @darrandism 12 лет назад +6

    I love Jennifer Holiday, but I cant help but crack up at her facial expressions.

  • @Tropicalpisces
    @Tropicalpisces 4 года назад +1

    Friggin epic. So good.

  • @stopthelies4249
    @stopthelies4249 4 года назад +2

    Love them all

  • @80smusicfan1067
    @80smusicfan1067 12 лет назад +1

    Incredible!

  • @licentia1963
    @licentia1963 4 года назад

    Simply fantastic. Every....single....time

  • @COMPACTTVHD
    @COMPACTTVHD 2 года назад +1

    Her voice was STRONG AF! How the hell she did that !

  • @brandonharlow3608
    @brandonharlow3608 6 лет назад +4

    A whole lotta crazy up on that stage that night.

  • @Jswines123
    @Jswines123 5 лет назад +7

    The Greatest opening of the Tony Awards ever!!!

  • @bridgetbonds5169
    @bridgetbonds5169 3 года назад +1

    I love the women singing and songs that are amazing and fantastic

  • @hollywoodboysa
    @hollywoodboysa 11 лет назад +4

    Jennifer Holiday is awesome. AND SO IS BETTY. Now what people see in Patti Lupone. Never Understood.....

    • @jeffreynolt1710
      @jeffreynolt1710 10 дней назад

      Watch clips of her in Evita. You will get it quickly! Incredible vocal performances singing incredibly difficult songs.

  • @CalaAndres
    @CalaAndres 11 лет назад +4

    Jennifer Holliday

  • @marcr.o.859
    @marcr.o.859 4 года назад +1

    A DREAM, AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

  • @BlueSpirit3743
    @BlueSpirit3743 12 лет назад +1

    Rosie O'Donnell is an absolute legend. No one can top her, and here's why: her playing card to fame was that she always was the 'stereotypical rank outsider': not slim, not attractive, not a great singing voice, not the best actress. And yet, she rose to the top of the ladder with her heart, her self depreciation and her love of the arts. She's also a natural entertainer, talker and showgirl, and she knew how to work Hollywood to tailor to her.
    One of the best Tony openings ever!

  • @PeaceFan1
    @PeaceFan1 12 лет назад +2

    JENNIFER HOLIDAY !!!!! DAMN , Speechless ....xoxo

  • @mike856ms
    @mike856ms 7 лет назад +6

    Betty, oh I love Betty

  • @Scudder2008
    @Scudder2008 10 лет назад +51

    Miss Holiday always brings it...although she always looks like she finishing that last bit of biscuit...

  • @barbhawkinson659
    @barbhawkinson659 Год назад

    A very bright and touching moment for Rosie to be on that stage with these 3 Broadway superstars.

  • @everaythang
    @everaythang 11 лет назад +6

    Jennifer put some Stank on it lol and we do love you girl

  • @TheRyry84
    @TheRyry84 11 лет назад +1

    FABULOUSE

  • @tbam73
    @tbam73 11 лет назад +12

    If you think jennifer Hudson is over the top I highly suggest you know the character of effie. Prior to singing the sing in the Broadway production she is basically tossed aside by the people she trusted and the man she loves. While carrying his child. She sings it raw like it should be.

    • @wmperkins25
      @wmperkins25 3 года назад

      She is beyond compare, and always will be, Ms Holliday is a supreme talent -

  • @echeleteich3347
    @echeleteich3347 3 года назад

    Brilliant!!!!

  • @rankna1
    @rankna1 10 лет назад +14

    THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE THANK MISS J.H

  • @osagej4
    @osagej4 12 лет назад +2

    These types of miracles need to happen more often!!!

  • @stopthelies4249
    @stopthelies4249 4 года назад +6

    I love Patty LuPone Jennifer holidays Slayed it.

  • @maryexstroughtonaire4244
    @maryexstroughtonaire4244 5 лет назад +2

    Go on Jennifer!

  • @Deeoliviero
    @Deeoliviero 3 года назад +1

    name me something more iconic, Patti and Jennifer really hit different

  • @sidious8945
    @sidious8945 12 лет назад +2

    THE GREAT DIVAS - LuPone, Holliday and Buckley
    JUST OUTSTANDING
    and of course O'Donnell

  • @mike856ms
    @mike856ms 5 лет назад

    LOVE Betty Buckley. As well as Jennifer and Patti.

  • @riyadalnwili1895
    @riyadalnwili1895 8 лет назад +8

    @5:45 I DIED!!!

  • @SuperSkinandHairCare
    @SuperSkinandHairCare 3 года назад +3

    JENNIFER ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @StillMuseum
    @StillMuseum 12 лет назад +1

    Loved Patti's Merman send up!

  • @echeleteich3347
    @echeleteich3347 3 года назад

    Betty is just beyond words. Superb

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan 7 лет назад +1

    This was a great Tony show for performances. I know I recorded it but sure it doesn't look any better than this clip. Thanks for sharing!