Musical Theatre Coach Reacts (CYNTHIA ERIVO "I'M HERE" The Color Purple) 

I'm glad he got emotional because I'm sitting here on my couch with tears streaming down my face. Simply stunning.

I just love how emotional he gets when reviewing some of these, because that's what theater is supposed to do! It's so powerful and universal and important and beautiful and it's amazing. I love musicals

Seeing her in this show was the first NYC Broadway show I ever saw. It was a religious experience. Her voice is otherworldly. This performance changed my life. I remember leaving the theater with my mother completely speechless. We walked several blocks in complete silence just taking in knowing we were not the same people who entered that theater after seeing her performance.

"I don't deserve to be treated like this, because I'm HUMAN..". When you said "human" I lost it. I cried so hard. ♥️😭

Me: I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m fine.. Marc starts to tear up... Me: Damn it, I’m not fine, I’m not fine, IM NOT FINE, MARC YOU’RE NOT HELPING, IM NOT FIIIIIINE.

I saw this play on Broadway and a grown man, with a tough guy persona, sitting next to me broke down in tears and sobbed during this performance. The lyrics alone are moving so when someone like Cynthia brings it to life, it’s pretty much just like eff your feelings 😩😩😩

I had the pleasure of seeing this show in previews. I knew very little about Cynthia Erivo going in. The first note she sang, a little lullabye, in the show, you could tell that she had an absolutely amazing voice even in that quiet moment and I knew I was going to be blown away. By the end of Act I I knew she would win the Tony. By the end of the show I knew the show was going to win the Tony. It was the first time I ever felt moved to give a standing ovation in the middle of a show. My "I hate musicals" husband spontaneously stood in the moments before "I am here" ended (the whole audience did). One of the most amazing experiences of my life I wish I could re-experience again and again. The kicker is, it wasn't like Cynthia was the only amazing performer in this show! The entire cast was incredible and during the last song and curtain call, everybody and I mean everybody, the cast and the audience, had tears in their eyes. It was such an amazing shared emotional moment between performers and audience and an example of how live theater is so transformative. Thank you Cynthia and thank you for making this video.

Such a beautiful song, and wonderful reaction! Regarding the “your body doesn’t know the difference between acting and not acting” I saw a video in which she talks about how she gets asked to sing that song for appearances a lot, and she usually will turn it down, because to get into the headspace to sing that song 8 times a week, she had to internalize all of the dismissal and hatred that Celie faced and that took a toll on her mental health. It was super interesting. Anywho, I loved your reaction!

i was honoured enough to see her before the broadway transfer, when it was showing in London at the mernier chocolate factory theatre. could you imagine this show but in the round, only 180 seater, and she sings this 5 metres away from me, it was one of the most intimate, haunting , and memorable performances i've ever witnessed. She's just a gift and this whole show is spectacular.

Marc, we gotta spice up your “studio” here... you need some artwork. Or a plant. Or something. 🤣

Goosebumps every single time I watch this. Oh my gosh. Check out her doing it live on Terrell’s channel on your own time. Highly recommend. Much love!

I like it that you were talking about vocal technique almost as much as you were about the acting. Please continue to balance it like that. Thank you. I do appreciate your channel for talking about acting, that's not something we get a lot of on RU-vid so far. Thanks again.

I'm ready!!!! Cynthia Erivo is my reason to pursue performing arts!

I love cynthia erivo. I knew her coz she's one of the few non-hamilton nominee who won a tony that year. I needed to search for her coz she must be a super amazing actress.

I love her walk at the end. “Yep. I did that.”

Cynthia is such perfection... Her talent is outstanding and, judging by interviews I’ve seen, such a beautiful soul... She did win an Emmy so she’s just an Oscar away from an EGOT... She’s got a “GET” as Terrell said LOL

I love her. She wrote a powerful song for the Harriet movie.. "Stand Up".

I was in New York in 2018 and was fortunate enough to see The Color Purple in its Broadway run and I'm telling you that Cynthia's performance was so powerful and emotional that there was not a single noise from the audience while she was belting out this song. It felt like everyone was holding onto every note and words. Then the applause - so deafening! Amazing!

She does a cover with Shoshana Bean of I Did Something Bad. You’ve gotta see it.

There’s an incredible video taken from the wings at the last performance. A best part is one of her cast members saying, “Here we go.”

It’s hard to keep a strong composure during this performance because it is so powerful and it resonates with so many who have been victims of domestic violence, bullying and discrimination it’s like praising god for allowing you to wake up each day and for giving you the strength to keep on moving even when it seems like the world is against you

She also has an amazing body. She is my fitness goal. Her muscles are sooooooo beautiful. You just know she takes care of her body.

One of the most incredible performances I have ever seen. She also sang this live WHILE SITTING DOWN on the Terrell show (on youtube). It is so mind boggling how someone can be so talented and make everyone feel the pain the character is going through.

I saw this on Broadway in 2015 or 2016 and seeing it live is something else. I took my parents to the show when they came to visit me and my dad, who doesn't like musicals, complained before we got there. By the end he was in love with Cynthia's voice. He still talks about "that little girl with that powerful voice" 6 years later.

You said it. "This is why we go to see live musical theater". It's sitting in the back of the theater when Cynthia melts your face with "HERE!!!". It's Amber Grey growling what her name is, "Our lady of the Underground". It's Christine Dwyer, with tears in her eyes, belting that she'll NEVER do a good deed "AGAIN!!". It's a gift given, 8 times a week. Hope to receive that gift again soon!

While you're doing female performance you should do wait for me reprise from hadestown, or anything from eva

I love how he was so emotional powerful! Erivo,

I can't watch or listen to her version of this song without crying, and I'm covered in goosebumps from the first note to that last moment.

Merch idea: a T-shirt that says “I sometimes mouth the words” or some of the masks that they make for singers... the ones that let you open your mouth so you can articulate the words properly. I love the idea of the master classes. Also, I love these videos!

After hearing Cynthia perform this a few years ago, I was inspired and decided to perform it myself. Let me just say, this is a very hard song. She makes it look effortless but it’s probably the hardest song I’ve attempted, just due to the emotion that goes behind the lyrics and using the chest voice to portray them. She did an AMAZING job.

I watch this video, specifically, everyday. As a musician, I appreciate your diagnosis of this performance, but more so being vulnerable enough to be wrapped up into the emotion of it. Thank you for your realness.

This is so emotional. She's amazing.

Me sees Cynthia Erivo on the thumbnail: OMGGGGG!!!!! Me *after hearing those first bars: *Cries and Dies* 😭 I love her so much!!!

I'm going to need you to review some Book of Mormon performances or something with comedy, because I can't keep sobbing with love and joy every couple days. But then it's exactly as you described, it's incredible that people go to this place eight times a week and feel those feels. It's absolutely incredible.

I had the absolute privelage of seeing her performance during my first trip Broadway and I still consider it to be at the pinnacle of live musical theatre performance. She pulls you so deeply into the character and you're so engrossed and engaged that you don't even notice that you're on your feet until you feel the thundering of the crowd. Incredible.

I heard that she hates singing this song and has decided against singing it anymore. The reason? Because of the place she has to put herself in in the beginning of the song. Like you said the body doesn’t know the difference between the emotions felt whether you’re acting them or feeling them innately. It’s a standout performance! And I enjoyed your willingness to be completely vulnerable as well!

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I can’t stop listening to this. I cry every single time because I relate to finding my own beauty.

I remember seeing this movie as a child and being devastated. This song makes me cry every single time. ❤️❤️

Oh man, I was there with you... I was there with her. I have loved that performance for forever now. The feels. That right there is what life is truly all about.

you are a performer's dream audience 💖 you are so open to whatever comes your way, let the emotions wash over you and react whole heartedly to what you see and hear, whilst recognizing the hard labour that went into the performance you watch and providing criticism from a place of love and the desire to help make an already wonderful performance/artist even better! thank you ☺️

Wow! I cn only imagine what it would have been like to see this in person! Fantastic analysis as well

Everytime I see this performance I'm left speechless and crying, she's soooo talented. Cynthia is awesome!

I've felt like this as a kid. I love this song. I love her rendition. It always makes me cry because that transformation is so real and empowering.

The video of her final performance is epic. The cracks, the emotion, the redemption of the performance is amazing. If it doesn't make you cry, then you are just broken

She has a Emmy Grammy and tony !

Marc, we started crying at the same time. Wow. What a gift Cynthia has **still crying**

I love your reviews! I learn so much! Thanks for sharing your expertise!! Her voice! Terrific! I miss live theatre!

WATCH THE MOVIE FIRST BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO! Or look up a synopsis or something because you have to truly understand everything to really soak this song in.

This was the last show I saw before moving out of NYC. It was the best musical theater performance I had ever witnessed. I still lose my sh*t every time I watch it. When a song is acted so well like this, you see what we should always strive for as artists, and when you can achieve it, it will stay with many of the people who saw it FOREVER. I think Odom in "Wait For It' brings the same high bar in his performance.

As much as I watch the performances, I look at you. I would say, just from your passion and acting know-how, I someday hope I meet you. I would take you to any live show just to be able to hear you break it down, and I would truly have a hard time not looking at you, as your face becomes beautifully expressive. I wanna see it the way you see it. You are an amazing positive influence. Not bashing the bad things that critics hit upon, but the genuine joy of life. Stay true to you. And yes, I'm crushing.... Just saying.♡

OMG!! I freaking love your reaction of this. I could see musical theatre is life for you. You just gave me life with your reaction video.. can you say new sub!!!

Wow I've never been the first one watching before. I guess its all for the love of theatre😊❤

Hello sir. I don’t know if you will see this comment as it has been a few days but I want to thank you for this reaction. The performance happens to be a favorite of mine despite my lack of knowledge on Broadway plays and musical theater in general. While I don’t know any Broadway musicals and only come across them through their titles and a few songs, I have come to love them through those limited materials nonetheless. Although I just came across your channel this morning, I love your videos immensely and can see your deep love and appreciation for theatrical performances. I hope you won’t mind reacting to When He Sees Me performed by Kimiko Glenn in Waitress. While I do not know much about the play or if there is a recording of her performance, I have listened to the audio recording and have fell in love with the song as well as her voice. Thank you again for the reaction to Erivo and much love from a new subscriber.

I had to go back and watch this over and over. Unfortunately, I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing this show. I am ashamed to say, I haven’t even heard the soundtrack before. This reaction video will make me change that...TODAY! Now let’s talk about this wonderful performance...OH MY. GOD!!! I can’t see how any performance could be any better! The truth came through this performance! It made me feel like I’ve seen the whole show because she took us through the whole show in the on-going transformation she expresses. At the end when she starts “and most of all...” that was the moment I started to cry. Her repeating “I’m beautiful” I was shouting “yes girl...you are beautiful,” And then she digs deep and says “I’m here!” and I felt it to my very soul! Thank you for taking us through the walk! It became a whole new voice in itself! Thank you for sharing this!!!

I have watched Cynthia sing this song in different vids on RU-vid over and over ... she grabs you with her voice and those words and just doesn't let you go. Takes you into another realm! This vid is of one of the most spectacular vocal performances on Broadway ever! Love how it effected you emotionally Mark ... it showed in your face and eyes ... I was right there with you. 💕👍💕

I'm so happy I found this channel.

not me being just one of several people who broke into a new round of tears when she said I'm beautiful

oh by the way, can i suggest Jeremy Jordan's Santa Fe... ♥

Thank you for reviewing this song... I agree with your assessments from this performance. I worked in the theater and got to watch the show many times. There was never a time I didn't cry! I knew that everytime I got assigned to this show, I would experience an emotional cleansing from all the crying. Many songs from this show did that. One in particular was the last song, "The Color Purple Reprise". I always liked to watch that number from the back of the orchestra level. I would always hear sniffling & see people wiping away tears. It was such a bonding experience. I never got to meet Cynthia when I was working there, but one time I came to the theater as a patron, and upon leaving, there she was, 1 or 2 doors away, standing on the sidewalk like a regular person! I know we're all 'regular people', but to have a talent like hers, and be the star of the show, and just nonchalantly standing there on the sidewalk amongst everyone coming & going... she seemed very humble to me. I even got to take a picture with her! I miss the theater during this shutdown. 🥰

The emotion I felt watching you watch her was riveting. I can tell you love the theater and the force that Cynthia is🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 you need to react to her singing “I’m still hurting” love this video😍

Your channel has become my new addiction! Finding someone who loves musical theater as I do is wonderful! Curious to get your thoughts on some numbers from Sweeney Todd (film version)

React The room where it happens or The world was wide enough please !

That’s some power right there wow thanks for the video. Hey Marc please give Morisette another chance I got the impression you weren’t impressed last time but she’s quality take this one for example ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CCoUfT_oXko.html thanks mate!

I’d love to see some reactions from Once!

Wow wow wow! That was incredible! I haven't seen A Colour Purple before, but now I HAVE to... that was so amazing! Would you react to Kristin Chenoweth doing "Glitter and Be Gay" from Candide?

her performance will ALWAYS be my favorite. gets me emotional every time. love her so.

Marc, I was so fortunate to see Ms. Erivo as Celie and one of my teen/adult idols Jennifer Holliday as Shug in this show from the 6th row. I paid full price (and I NEVER pay full price). I was a sobbing mess by the end of this number/show. This show! These women! SO powerful. Thank you SO very much for this reaction!

Yes Marc, I know I know. We all cry while and after we watched this.

React to rachelle ann go and leah salonga’s duet of miss saigon

So Mr Marc, since you already reacted to Nicole's Dont cry for me Argentina, are never gonna react to ms Lea's version? 😔

Fully cried with you on this Marc... I WISH I had the opportunity to see this show... this song alone has such an impact... I wonder what the rest is like! THANK YOU for being a grown man and crying and not being ashamed of it. So many men think they shouldn't cry. You can't help but show emotion with this !!!

Still the greatest vocal performance I’ve ever heard live. I saw the show twice and both times, this moment was transcendent and she got a standing ovation each time. It was just the best.

Also...I would LOVE to see your reaction to Room Where It Happens.... there is definitely some character progression there and I'd love to know your take on it x

Loving these reaction videos but I mainly watch because I have a bit of a crush on Marc Daniel Patrick. 😍

I’ve watched this a few times❤️ my favorite of her songs, and you just say exactly what needs to be said! You gave her space and commented at the perfect times. Genius. This song is just 🙌

Cynthia Erivo is a true force of nature and the perfect combination of power, heart, vulnerability and love. She is astounding.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on "Wheels of a Dream" from "Ragtime" by Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald, the '97 Kennedy Center performance!

I probably come back to this video once a month 😅🎶🎵

Tears. All of the tears. I am...a mess.

Liked before I even started watching

You have to hear her 'Still Hurting", from The Last Five Years,.. heartbreaking

“Oh, that belt!” Is such a mood lol.

Ugh. I feel this, there are so many songs in musical theater that make me cry, EVERY SINGLE TIME. thank you for letting us theater geeks see someone who is so entrenched in this world still live for these moments.

Hype train, who else?

I love this! You should totally review Eva Noblezada whether from Hadestown or Miss Saigon.

You’re the cutest. I was feeling every chill and emotion 🥰

Video recommendation: Nicole Vanessa Ortiz singing "Your Daddy's Son" from Ragtime. Link is below: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hi4sIH-8n-4.html

i truly hope to have a coach like you one day. thank you for all your commentary!!!

Love your nuanced commentary… and I think you’re quite empathetic in picking things even I after so many watches didn’t pick.

Her performance is perfection. Nova Payton absolutely nailed it too at Signature Theater this fall. She's ridiculously talented. I wish they had a whole filming of it but you can see a clip at 11:00 here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-39n3M--GmDk.html

Mark Daniel Patrick. I was pulled here for some reason. Your critique was good, the voice is rich and the emotion is genuine.

OMG I JUST COMMENTED FOR THIS AYYAYA

Please review Till Someone Gets Hurt by Taylor Louderman! Love the reviews!

Watched this live, life changing experience honestly. Was not expecting the feels I got during this show.

And in that very moment when she gave everything to that audience and she made you feel her triumph. In that very moment she won her Tony. I’m sobbing. It was so good. 😍

I don’t know if I’m crying just because I’m pms-ing

Did Elton John really need another Oscar? A tragedy that she didn't at least win Best Song here. And Elton's song isn't as good.

Crying....... Nooooooo! My eyes are really sweating right now!!!!!!

Can you look at a group called T.3 please 🥺🥺🙏🏾🙏🏾