Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies | Merely Players (Full Performance) | Paramount+
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Turns out, Cynthia (Ari Notartomaso) loves...acting. Watch the full performance of "Merely Players" from "You Can't Just Walk Out of a Drive-In" (S1, E5).
Executive Music Producer: Justin Tranter
Artist: Ari Notartomaso, Niamh Wilson, The Cast of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Track Title: "Merely Players"
Episode: "You Can't Just Walk Out of a Drive-In" (S1, E5)
Video Director: Jennifer Morrison
Video Producer: Paramount Television Studios
Video Editor: Paramount Television Studios
Audio: pinkladies.lnk.to/music
Lyrics:
I heard about this feeling I’ve never felt before
Spotlights reflecting on my eyes
Something's overflowing, it shouldn’t feel this right
Imagining’s way better than life
All this time, had no idea
I’d lose myself inside the words and find myself in a new world
There’s nothing that I can’t feel
How can these emotions be
Way more real than anything
Up here, we’re merely players
But playing's real when you commit to danger
The love, the fear, the anger
Feels somehow real, though we are merely players
I know just what you’re feeling, I’ve had that dream before
Had it every night of my life
Underneath the lights, you can find your truest form
There’s so much honesty in the lie
Hollywood has no idea
That everything they're looking for is right here, we’ll make it real
There’s nothing that we can’t feel
We just gotta move on in, give everything without fear
Up here, we’re merely players
But playing's real when you commit to danger
The love, the fear, the anger
Feels somehow real, though we are merely players
You’re the new Greta Garbo
And you’re Marlon Brando
Hollywood has no idea
Up here, we’re merely players
But playing's real when you commit to danger
The love, the fear, the anger
Feels somehow real, though we are merely players
Greta Garbo Marlon Brando
Greta Garbo Marlon Brando
Hollywood has no idea
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The fact that not only did they cancel this show but that they want to pull it from the platform is heartbreaking
@Notcomingbac
Жыл бұрын
They did 😭 I can’t find it
@SasukeplusSakura
Жыл бұрын
I can’t find it anymore
@zachdavis6272
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely disgusting they did that
@vanessafranklin1324
11 ай бұрын
Bought it on Vudu for 20 bucks. Well worth it.
@agenttheater5
9 ай бұрын
Silly of them to do so when 4 of the 30 original songs (Merely Players included) get over 1 million streams on Spotify
LET'S GO THESPIANS!! 😭🏳🌈
@Oscar_the_dog
Жыл бұрын
😂
@andria8279
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@adorehailss
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@friendly_userr
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@m.nadiyaaa
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
The lyrics, the singing, the choreography, the sets, the lighting, the costumes, UGH. Everyone really put their everything into this and I love it so much
@docxen
Жыл бұрын
my only complaint ...it's a musical but you can't really sing along with the songs. I know that might be dumb but oh man it does get me.
@A.C.T1997
8 ай бұрын
My only complaint is this show should have been set in present day, I think it would have done better.
They harmonize so well together!
Their chemistry was insane
In all my years of watching musicals I realised I have never seen two female leads sing to eachother before. Let alone a love ballad. My Bi heart soared! Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen. 😊🥰
@maureenb4901
Жыл бұрын
I recommend watching rent
@ravenwood3695
Жыл бұрын
@@maureenb4901 good point. Any other recs?
@maureenb4901
Жыл бұрын
@@ravenwood3695 yes! Prom, falsettos, fun home,
@anniagaresp
Жыл бұрын
Yes! The Prom!
@defygravityXD
Жыл бұрын
I cried watching this bc this is the first time I’ve felt represented in a musical as an enby lesbian. Though Fun Home comes close. “Ring of Keys” gives me all kinds of feelings.
I love the little dig at Hollywood “Hollywood has no idea that everything they’re looking for is right here!” In a paramount plus original show!
@cartoonishclaude
Жыл бұрын
Now that they canceled and removed the show, that line hits even more now.
@lollipopcorndog
Жыл бұрын
@@cartoonishclaudeand with the strike going on. Hollywood really has no idea.
I love the four main characters but this scene made me fall in love with Lydia. The part where she’s on the bench and then the heavy breathing when Cynthia comes close to her. Phenomenal voice, dancing, acting, chemistry.
@lafiwatch
Жыл бұрын
💯 i wish we could have a season 2 to develop more of Lydia's character and get more songs from her!
"Wait, does this mean I'm a thespian?" 😂
@gabychan7293
Жыл бұрын
Cinthia lesbian queen
@myloriv
Жыл бұрын
Me, quietly: "i thought you were american" IYKYK
@eri1320
Жыл бұрын
GOD XDDDDDD
@knoahbody69
Жыл бұрын
Only if you have a lisp, Cynthia.😀😀😀😀
@agenttheater5
Жыл бұрын
embrace it dear
Did this song make me cry? Yes, yes it did. But I love the dual meaning of this song: The initial spark of developing feelings for someone for the first time, but also having to hide those feelings because people in the LGBTQ+ community had to hide their true selves out of fear 💔.
@NiaNamora
Жыл бұрын
Also, to add to that, how many people use theatre as an exploration of self, especially those who can't find that space in the real world to explore their gender/sexuality
I can’t explain how obsessed I am with this song. Both actors were amazing 😭
This was one of favorite songs in this show and carelessly
@shaquilahislam6178
Жыл бұрын
true
I will literally never stop being upset and frustrated about this show being cancelled and removed from the platform. One of the best sapphic love stories I’ve ever seen in one of the best shows, and it’s just… gone now. It’s so rare to get a show like this and even rarer to get a character like Cynthia: a gender non-conforming lesbian (played by a non-binary actor!!) whose story doesn’t end with her changing anything about herself, and whose story isn’t just about how she’s different from other girls (except that it is, a little bit, but that’s the point of the Pink Ladies. You get what I mean). That’s not what her story revolves around, it’s just part of it. And paramount is getting rid of the show for absolutely no reason. The show deserves more, the people who were part of making it deserve more, and sapphic people deserve more. It’s not fair to any of us. And I will never get over the fact that they’re taking this show away from us. And during pride month too
@gracethome6959
Жыл бұрын
i felt mostly despair at first, i felt the same way about cynthia and was really depressed about the cancellation, but i honestly think we can save this show. i've seen fans campaign super hard for shows before but i've never seen this kind of dedication and organization from a cast before. i have faith this isn't the end. we saved warrior nun, we can save our pink ladies!
I MISS THEM
So glad this is on YT so I don't have to keep rewinding the episode to watch it over and over again and leaving the episode perpetually unfinished in my P+ homescreen
@locanale8017
Жыл бұрын
Omg me too! 😂
@KarutaRoromiyaanimelover
Жыл бұрын
Right😂
@gurin9451
Жыл бұрын
Im like this with the boom 😭😭😭😭😭
@isabelle8836
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@rachelnaegele23
Жыл бұрын
Totally !!
This show has so many great music pieces.
something about this song and performance has me in a trance
OBSESSED with this song. Ari really shows off their voice here! WOW!
God everything about this song does it for me makes me wanna cry it is perfect like the rest of the show season two please
@vanessafranklin1324
Жыл бұрын
This song totally gives me the goosebumps!
Jennifer Morrison directed this episode!! She directed Ari, singing and dancing!!! Ari is also a oncer! This episode was so good!! I love this song!
@resistresist1811
Жыл бұрын
what is a oncer?
@jacklynlawson
Жыл бұрын
@@resistresist1811 The show Once Upon a Time, Jennifer Morrison starred as Emma Swan, a oncer.
@ForgeCD
Жыл бұрын
Ari was in OUAT???
@back-upacct6469
Жыл бұрын
@@ForgeCD just a fan, I think
@isabelle8836
8 ай бұрын
she was on a fan! She got Jen's autograph her Once Upon A Time book@@ForgeCD
I'm obsessed with Ari's voice!
@knoahbody69
Жыл бұрын
They do a good job.
i think about this at least once a day and just want it back already😭😭
Please please please bring this show back so more people can experience this incredible moment and the rest of the season 😢 its hands down one of the best shows I've watched in a long time, the cast, crew and everyone who worked on this project did a fantastic job and it deserves to be seen!!
They're my Roman Empire. Paramount Plus is on sight I'm telling you.
Another well written, preformed, and choreographed number! I don't know how they are popping out smash after smash. I do know that I want more of it!
@teloplia1316
Жыл бұрын
Fr
@kronk2.094
Жыл бұрын
🎶 "... more than you probably should!!! 🎶
@videogamegurureviews2387
Жыл бұрын
@@kronk2.094 NOICE!!
My god this show is amazing and so underrated! Every song is beautiful with the lyrics and the performances of the actors!
Right now this is my favorite i am obsessed with this song obsessed with this couple
This song is so good. I can't get over "but playing's real when you commit to danger," it kills me every time
It's not often that my breath is taken by a scene, but this one got me. It's the beauty of understanding and the pieces clicking together for me.
The best song and number of the entire season until now! ❤❤🎉
@ariedlin
Жыл бұрын
Yep
This song was so catchy
I’ll never forget the first time I watched this part. It changed my life. I can’t explain how happy I was to finally see good wlw rep that wasn’t toxic, fetishized, or just bait to get more viewers. Will always appreciate and love rise of the pink ladies ❤️ I will also never forgive paramount plus for taking it off their streaming service.
Seriously renew thisssss
OMG ARI NOTARTOMASO !! YAAASSS!
This made me fall in love with this actress!!
BRING IT BACK BRING IT BACK BRING IT BACK .. COME ON WORLD LET OUT VOICE BE HEARD.. THIS SHOW WAS AMAZING
Currently crying as I watch all of the music videos from ROTPL 😢
This song gave me all the feels and the choreography and visuals snapped! love this!
How many times have you watched this? Me: Yes… Love it!! 🌈❤
I’m tearing up over this one!!
The DVD (only) finally came out but is already sold out everywhere.
I miss this show so much already
The voice shocked me and delighted me. Another number I love
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances.” -William Shakespeare Please tell me that’s where they got the song title from.
@Brandojv13
Жыл бұрын
Well, they doing the romeo and juliet play from Shakespeare, so i think it is
@agenttheater5
Жыл бұрын
most like it.
@agenttheater5
Жыл бұрын
@@Brandojv13 quotes from a different play but it's all still Shakespeare
@gracethome6959
Жыл бұрын
yes! i love that this line is referenced in two different rotpl songs in two very different ways
@DLZ2000
6 ай бұрын
It's not even the only song in the show that references that line, as "Pulling Strings" also references the Shakespeare line.
The best song in the series so far ❤ i totally love it.. It made me feel things I didn't know I had forgotten about myself.
This song makes me emotional
I love that Cynthia says “wait does this mean I’m a thespian!?” right after this 😏
@knoahbody69
Жыл бұрын
Only if you have a lisp, Cynthia. 😀😀😀😀
I absolutely am hypnotized by Ari's voice that girl can sing
@MishaHusnainAli
Жыл бұрын
Ari's non-binary
@gracethome6959
Жыл бұрын
Ari uses they/them/he pronouns :)
Such a fun and hopeful song! Those two have been eyeing each other the last few episodes, I love them ❤
Easily my favorite song in the show. Beautifully done and cried multiple times at Cynthia’s story line❤️❤️
@katelynpreble1241
Жыл бұрын
One thing I love about this number is the costuming of the two actors go back and forth in terms of feminine versus masculine looks. Really presents a dig at the flexibility of gender expression.
This is my favorite song from the series so far!! ❤
It's just perfect
This is such a cool and unique song! I especially love the western part! At the same time, I was still hoping she’d give Jane the signal.😂🤠
@back-upacct6469
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
I love that Greta Garbo and Marlon Brando are both bisexual icons. It makes the choice of those particular actors so meaningful.
I love the camera work in show! It shines in this video. Pun intentiona.
Q: How many times have u watched this? A: Yes
Obsessed with this song!
ari's voice is to die for
my little thesbians, you may not be in any streaming platform after pride month because of paramount's lesbophobia... but you'll always have a special space in my heart 🤧
Best act in the series so far ❤
It will be a CRIME if they don’t pick this show up on another streaming service. 😤
Best show on Paramount, I hope it gets a season 2
after canceling and pulling the show ... will you remove this video too or leave us with the precious gem? I love this song so much
The fact that they go through this in the '50s and all the hatred I have seen (I'm 30.) and still see is so painful. They want to be brave, but should not have to be.
I SERIOUSLY LOVE EVERY SONG IN THIS SHOW, BUT I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG 🥹💖
WHY ARE SO MANY SONGS SO GOOD AND WERE ONLY HALF WAY 😆
I just love Ari's voice fantastic singer ❤
This show is bringing something so unique to the franchise without being cringey
I wept. Absolutely incredible x
In love with this song and Cynthia's character as a whole!
Easily my favourite song from this show
New favorite musical!
i've rewatched this every day for a week
Love this show upset the cancelled it we need more Lydia and Cynthia episodes
This has me wanting a spin-off about the theatre kids of Rydell. It would be like Glee and HSMTMTS.
LOVE this Song!😍
Thanks Ari.. You have one more fan with me! ❤
Absolutely the best in the show! Hands down!
Their voices together is so beautiful!! (♡ω♡ ) ~♪
SO good. Please make a season 2 🥺
Save our pinks!
i have not watched this show but i saw a clip of this scene and i had to listen to this song. they are both such amazing singers!
Disgusted that this has been taken off Paramount+, I wanted this show shot directly into my veins
One of my favorites!!
the fact that this song exists makes me feel so happy
Wow!! 🎉🎉 so awesome. Great Job, Ari!!
Loving this show, and I have to admit I wasn't blown away by any of the songs last episode. But, this episode was fire! "The Boom" was great, loved the harmonies. This song though was such a highlight for me and touched me in my blackened heart. Can't wait to see the others they have to show.
Hearing this song made me actually interested in _Grease._ Nothing else has ever brought me to this point, Paramount. Renew this show.
This song is absolutely incredible!🎶
im obsessed
LOVE the homages to classic films, like War of the Worlds and Singin' in the Rain. Imagine if this show could get access to the AR wall that the Star Trek shows Strange New Worlds and Discovery used.
I love this whole show.
I can't believe they cancelled this and are erasing it from the platform, cancelling my subscription as soon as it's gone this show and these characters deserve better
es normal que me llorara toda la canción?
This is going directly on my 2023 pride playlist LETS GO THESPIANS
Thank you so much for this. Absolutely beautiful! 🥰
😢 so beautiful, I've waited decades for this representation and best of all its non male gaze
This needs to ve released as a single. All the music in the show is brilliant but this is a no 1 single and video for sure 🎉
I like Jane but come on season 2 Cynthia has to be the star she just steals the show
@RetroGirl1967
Жыл бұрын
I like that it's an ensemble cast, and over the course of the season each Pink Lady gets some episodes where they are in the spotlight.
@gracethome6959
Жыл бұрын
@@RetroGirl1967 yeah but jane defo was the lead haha
my favorite song from this show, amazing song i love their voices