originally posted here: li... (video was posted w/ permission) final performance of 'the lady's improving' 8/11/19 #bethleavel #theprom #theprommusical
this is legit just making me smile from ear to ear... not that it closed... that she is revered for this amazing performance, and that she is so humble about it.
I saw "The Prom" three times, once right before Thanksgiving, another the following April, and right after the closing announcement came out. I had been in the balcony the first two times, but desperately wanted to see Beth and Brooks up close so I went to TKTS and got 5th row center. I was crying throughout so much that I had to keep wiping my eyes so I could see the damn show! Beth has become my favorite Broadway diva, and her reaction to the audience here is very touching.
Hey I can see me in your video! I was front row dead center in the balcony. This performance and the entire show was just so awe inspiring! So thankful for the few times I was able to experience this show. Thank you for posting this.
Rewatching this just makes clear how absolutely absurd it was to think that Meryl Streep could fill this role. No offense to Meryl Streep, but you need to be a singer to perform this song.