Her finale is emotional and thrilling. A stunning ending.

Everyone blaming Lea for not including Julie on the recording or for the mistreatment to Beanie is funny to me. If someone is responsible is not her but the directors and all the crew in charge of the show. She’s just doing her work. Lea was phenomenal by the way :)

@Max-my6rk

Жыл бұрын

They don't know and don't bother to know when Julie was soloing it in August she delivered the worst box office lol..😅 people just did not like her either

@Leamichellefan2244

Жыл бұрын

@@Max-my6rk oh, darling, trust me they know they don’t care. It’s just like they know that Vinny was garbage but they don’t care.

@lindakahler4799

6 ай бұрын

People did love Julie. I deliberately went when Beanie attended a wedding. There were fifty people waiting for her outside the stage door screaming and applauding. Sadly I think people saved their money to see Lea once it was announced

I was lucky to see FG with Beanie, Julie and Lea and I can tell you Lea smashes it, not only with her vocals but also her acting and chemistry with Ramin on stage, which is incredible and very believable. I love the cast recording but it’s way better live, I felt some moments that were really emotional didn’t translate as such in the album. My faves are Who are you now reprise (that song live with Lea and Ramin is mind blowing) and the music that makes me dance. But honestly, I love the whole album.

@shalomrosenberg

Жыл бұрын

agreed...been lucky/blessed to see many great performances and original casts on broadway and could not take my eyes off Lea (normally I'd also check out the other cast members), she was so electrifying...vocally amazing, hilarious, and then heartbreaking in the end. Loved Beanie in Hello Dolly! but can't imagine her being able to sing this or bring the same level of chemistry with Ramin (the funny probably).

I wish they'd given Julie Benko at least one song on the album, maybe a "Don't Rain" or "I'm the Greatest Star" as a bonus track so that we could hear her performance of it. Especially considering Julie is the alternate Fanny now, I wish they'd done something similar to what SIX did where the Broadway alternates got to be a part of the cast recording at the end. It just bums me out that someone who has been so important to production (stepping in when Beanie was sick, stepping up for 5 weeks when Beanie left early, and now acting as an alternate rather than just a standby) would not be given the opportunity to showcase all her skills on the cast album.

@callalily3994

Жыл бұрын

I agree -- and doing that would also make her eligible for a Grammy nomination if the album is nominated.

@CP-mb3sn

Жыл бұрын

Perhaps the fact they didn't want to do a Beanie version meant this wasn't possible, her being the only Fanny not on record would be awkward. I think the current understudy Fanny is on the recording as part of the ensemble. Fanny Brice is also a huge part, with the show largely marketed around the leading actress, it's different compared with Six. I'm not sure how wise it would be to invite direct comparison between the choices and voices made between the lead and the alternate, though I'm sure they both sound great.

@redfirefixfox9611

Жыл бұрын

Julie was ROBBED! I like Lea, but Julie’s ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade’ will always give me chills!

@londonunderground790

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, they could have had Julie's version of a few tracks at the end of the album and it would have been a lovely way to acknowledge that she kept the show going consistently during the casting issues.

@callalily3994

Жыл бұрын

They could have had her do a different arrangement of one of the songs, so there couldn’t be that sort of direct comparison.

I experienced Lea Michele in FUNNY GIRL on Wednesday night and she was pure electricity! She had me before she even uttered, "Hello, Gorgeous!" (I swear, I started the applause). One of the most memorable performances I've seen on Broadway, and that's over 40 years of theater going! And I've seen Patti Lupone in ANYTHING GOES, GYPSY and COMPANY, Bernadette Peters in SONG AND DANCE and INTO THE WOODS, Betty Buckley in SUNSET BOULEVARD, Cynthia Erivo in THE COLORED PURPLE and Bette Midler in HELLO, DOLLY!! She is greatest star on Broadway right now!

"Don't you hate it when the entire neighborhood sings a production number about how unattractive you are?!?" Ha!!! Best reaction EVER! 6:25 Another great video MickeyJo!

It's one of the best performances I've ever seen, and I've seen A LOT. I was able to get third row seats for my birthday and right after I left (well, after I met Lea at the stage door) I went home and bought front row seats for two more performances.

@greeley56

Жыл бұрын

lol I just saw it from the third row on Saturday, truly one of the best (in my top two) performances I have seen in my 66 years and thousands of shows.

I love the album! I saw Beanie, Julie, and Lea! I saw Lea 3 times already, and I just can’t get over her performance! WORTH. EVERY. PENNY.

@MrBrom53

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to see the show tomorrow night!!!

@jenndflash

Жыл бұрын

I’m going in February and I cannot wait.

@Kristine_202

Жыл бұрын

@@MrBrom53 Oh, I hope you didn't miss her! I know she was out for the matinee today.

@MrBrom53

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely worth every penny! Row G Seat 2! Wow!

@MrBrom53

Жыл бұрын

I loved the show, and Lea was fantastic! The ovations kept coming! The rest of the cast was amazing! PS: I love the album!

Saw it in October. I got good seats so I could clearly see her expressions and when she hits the last note of I'm the Greatest Star she is at the top of a ladder and her head is near the sealing and the crowd goes wild and I could tell HOW incredibly happy she was at that moment. She will look back on that moment and DROMP and be able to be satisfied that everybody in the audience AGREED that SHE really was THE GREATEST STAR. She can hold on to that no matter what else goes on in her career.

Oh this was THE most delightful time I’ve had watching a KZread video in a long while, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do more cast recording reactions, we need it!

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm planning to!

The fact that they did a cast recording after dropping Beanie has to sting a bit, but also I can see the show wanting to get their profit back and it worked like this was 100% financial and you can't blame them and with the official cast recording they'll definitely be making more money back.

@jacquelinecallejas1390

Жыл бұрын

Like I've said before it is show BUSINESS. You have to give people the product they want. I wanted and got a superior vocalist who can sing the songs as written at a level that few can deliver. Hence I am happy I paid the money and saw Lea. I would have been so disappointed if I'd gone into Beanie with the same expectations.

@Leamichellefan2244

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinecallejas1390 sadly, I don’t have the money, but I’ve been listening to clips of both of them and thank the good Lord in heaven, that they went with Lee instead of Feldstein, because Lee can deliver and Feldstein can’t.

Ramin karimloo is incredible

Live in New York City and watch your videos often. You are so funny and someone needs to hire you for a major publication because you always tell it like it is. Thank you for that. Saw her about a month ago and I'm telling you as an actor, a Broadway actor at that, she is the exact same on stage if not better than she is in that recording how thrilling it is to see a funny girl that we all have dreamed of. Thank you for your videos, and I love seeing you this way and your true fun loving like no one's watching self keep it going Mickey Joe. Love you

This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever done by far. I loved your dancing and insights about the album. Thanks for everything you do!

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@chachabunny123ut

Жыл бұрын

@@MickeyJoTheatre wish you’d been there with us, Mickey! There was a lot of shoulder dancing in the audience too the night I went.

The soundtrack is great but your hilarious commentary made this video for me! Excellent video!

Loved this video! THIS is the fun and fabulous Mickey Jo that got me hooked on you in the first place!!!

I enjoyed this review so much! Thanks Mickey Jo! You are a treat! I love this musical and the revival is super.

I've been so blue for days & you totally brightened my mood. thank you for being you. love from Texas xo

I love watching your videos and for all the vlogging you've done w/ regards to Funny Girl I'm shocked that the producers have not sent you an invite to NY and the show.

This was so enjoyable to watch and I was right there with you with the shoulders!

Thank you for this fantastic review, you are so entertaining to watch. I discovered your channel in April after I saw previews of FG with Beanie Feldstein and was looking to see what people/reviewers had to say about her performance. Keep up the great work!!!

This video was just a delight. I love these cast recording reactions!

This was such an enjoyable way of going through the soundtrack! I kept cracking up at your descriptions of the dance breaks and “nefarious chords”. 10/10 commentary, would watch again

I love the album. I’d love to see Lea get some Tony respect. Sad that there are not awards for replacements. If she opened the production she would have received Best Actress in a Musical. Also have mad respect for the incredible Julie Benko. But no one can argue, Lea saved the show. Period.

I saw it with Beanie and hated it. Saw it with Lea Michelle this fall and I was in tears throughout. She was amazing. I was so proud of her, she saved the show! The chemistry with Ramin, just amazing. I want to go again

I've been watching your videos for a while but this is the first Cast Recording reaction video and your enthusiasm was absolutely delightful to watch. You had be burst into laughter on multiple occasions. Thank you for sharing your joy. It brightened my day!

I love listening to your reactions to the albums. My favorite song is and always has been Who Are You Now. Keep up the great work.

Funny Girl is a personal triumph for Lea Michelle. Given the obvious talent combined with sheer determination, my personal opinion is simple and direct - bravo!

Your review and watching your delivery is as entertaining as the cast recording. So erudite and on point. Well done 👍🙏😎

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you - I appreciate that!

Enjoyed your witty analysis. "You Are Woman" is my fave on the soundtrack... fun and bouncy. But just an amazing soundtrack and hoping for a DVD of this cast. Thanks!

We got your back Mickey, thanks for your content.

Mickey I'm impressed with how you know so much about tap you can picture it from the sound. Really enjoy your reviews

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm no dance expert but I just love tap! 😁

I love and have desperately missed your cast recording reactions. Thank you for your thoughts!

"Dear Fanny Brice today's gonna be a good day and here's why" I laughed so hard

I love Micky reacts to cast recording videos.

I have been waiting for this video. Just about to watch it but I had to stop and write you. I love your hair! It’s looks so good. Ok video now.

Great job, once again! I salute you, Sir!

BTW you are such a great personality and reviewer….I am so thankful I came across your channel…having fun watching your earlier videos and enjoying them so!

I’m highly anticipating your reaction to Bad Cinderella when we get around to that next spring!

Thank you, your video brightened up my evening after a long, tiring week.

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed!

I love how you chair dance throughout the entire album!

You are a hoot! Totally enjoyed.

Yayy love your reaction vids, thanks for making more!! Also just in general great content, you always cheer me up 😊

Hey,I like you. This is fun. I sang from Funny Girl in 1966 for my first college semester drama final. Really enjoying your ad libs .

I saw this show with Lea last month; one of my all time favorite theatre going experiences. It's a stellar cast recording and a great representation of the show (the only thing that I think gets a little misrepresented is "Temporary Arrangement"; between the music shift and Ramin dancing with the ensemble, it definitely feels a bit more odd when it's placed within the context of the full show). I do seem to remember Lea optioning up in "People" when I saw it? Though I definitely might be misremembering.

@mshalo1822

Жыл бұрын

My friend is going Sunday- I don't think Lea opted up when I saw the show in early October, but now you have me curious.

Thank you for reviewing this with no monetary benefit to you per copyright restrictions. You gave us much more than than the video time what with editing and such.

Love watching you during this overture!

Really enjoyed this video! Especially the comment about "The Music That Makes Me Dance" being "...a great anthem for people who will accept the bare minimum from a useless man in a relationship." Laughed right out loud in my car as I was driving home. Thank you for that! 😁 Keep up the great work!

Watching your videos this rainy afternoon. I really appreciate the addition of the vlog videos, they are super fun! I love the score to Funny Girl - I think it's much better than most people give it credit for, very memorable songs. Love watching Mickey's reactions! And he sings along too, which is super fun! I love these reaction videos and am glad he will do more of them! (: (: (:

@kittee6409

Жыл бұрын

The score is pretty much the only thing I ever see it get credit for, honestly. The story isn't great.

such a lovely video!!!!

Having seen Beanie and Julie in Funny Girl and having seen Leah in other shows on Broadway, I feel content with this OBC (kinda) starring Leah. People too often forget that Broadway is a business. Unfortunately, Beaniie's voice was unable to give the songs the character and strength that the score needs.. While Julie was amazing in the role--I believed her completely as Fanny Brice and her singing could make you laugh or break your heart. Sadly, she's not a well-known name that could sell cast albums. Ignoring Leah's history of horrible behavior, she has the experience and the vocal chops to sell the cast album. Leah will make the producers money. I also enjoy that the flushed out Nicky Arnstein's role giving his some of the originally cut songs.

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen and I don't think I've laughed so hard and learned so much in one sitting. If you ever need to win a bet to turn a non-singer into a singer, I offer to be the experiment!

did your recording not have the 2 bonus tracks? Read the Room & I'm the Greatest Star (Reprise)? Was really interested in what you thought of them and where you thought they would have fit in the show. great dancing. enjoyed your analysis.

this score seems very difficult, i couldnt imagine singing this 7 times (in lea's case) a week!

You are brilliant. Thank you for your incredible insights.

Thank you!!

You sir are exceptionally funny. It's a joy to watch.

Oooh Mickey Jo please please can we get merch that says: NEFARIOUS CHORDS please & thanks?

love your videos, fave stagey content :D

This album is fantastic... I need it to be rewarded a Grammy

There IS A 2016 London Cast Recording of "FUNNY GIRL" Starring Sheridan Smith and the late Darius Cambell.

“Dear Fanny Brice: Today is going to be a great day and here’s why” made me literally LOL!

I like Ramin singing 'Funny Girl', only because I'm obsessed with him and I like his voice for that song

If anyone is wondering yes Here Comes The Bride is very much out of copyright because it’s written by Richard Wagner

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

We've all learned something today!

I know nothing about funny girl other than your previous videos (and don’t rain on my parade as just a song) but that sounded great. I’d love to know what that crazy tap part was 😂

This is the first time I’ve seen your you tube video. Great job and I watched Glee and loved it. I knew Leah Michelle would be phenomenal and she didn’t let me down.

The overture gives me goosebumps everytime. Since the first time I heard it at 15. The purpose, to build anticipation and excitement. Very emotional.

Gladys knight did a rendition of People and blew it away in concert. Her incredible voice proved that she can sing anything.

@jacquelinecallejas1390

Жыл бұрын

Saw Glady's appearance on Masked Singer and all I could think of was She should have won AND the world would be heavenly if Gladys and Patty Labelle went on tour together. They both still got it and at a level of talent rarely seen on this earth.

@gregramirez2935

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinecallejas1390 Her and Patti went this past summer with another master voice, Stephanie Mills. It was an incredible concert.

You add cheer to my day

I understand that "Who Taught Her Everything She Knows" was originally written as an in front of the scrim song because of an extensive scenery change in the original production.

Lea sounds great! As they all do, too 🙌🏽

👏let’s 👏all👏 make👏healthy👏belting👏choices👏

I also was caught by surprise by "Who Are You Now (reprise)." An absolutely stunning number/hidden gem.

One thing you caught up on. That's what makes you beautiful aka the ziegfeld number is a huge standout at least in the film because zirgfeld tells her to perform it exactly as the lyrics are written no argument. So here's this cheesy big ziegfeld number with her coming out in a brides gown and a massive pregnant stomach (used with a pillow), which had the audience in stitches with laughter. I'm not sure how it's done in the show but in the movie it was hysterical. So they're singing these corny lyrics like "that's what makes you beautiful so beautiful so beautiful, while fanny makes the whole scene a laughing riot because she went along with exact lyrics in her own hilarious way

@christophersmith3341

Жыл бұрын

This. Exactly.

@mshalo1822

Жыл бұрын

I have vivid memories of seeing Funny Girl in the movies with my parents, and when Barbra revealed the pregnant belly, the audience could not stop laughing! Obviously if you know the joke is coming, it’s not as funny, but the audience still went nuts when Lea did it.

Thanks!

I have a chest infection and I really didn't need that coughing fit when you had *Courtney Stapleton* do the dream ballet omg! Amazing but it hurt hahah

Watching you listen to the overture…. I actually think this IS the music that makes you dance 😂

the section of the overture that has “the feeling of rail travel” is so true!!! i’m getting full on skimbleshanks vibes

I've had to watch the bootlegs, and I have to say Lea is spectacular. Watching the finale makes much more sense than you get from the cast album. Just wonderful!

You’re a f-in GIFT! ❤

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you! Very kind!

In the dream ballet it’s her seeing all the people from her life, like the Henry street ladies and several of the follies girls.

Amber Ardolino who plays Vera posted some TikTok content of the behind the scenes in the recording studio and they showcase the recording of the tap sequences.

I love that you mention Turkey Lurkey Time, we'd be best friends haha.

@maryluke8611

Жыл бұрын

Best damce number ever staged om Broadway . With rhe greatest ever Donna Mckechnie.

@niclesnyc

Жыл бұрын

@@maryluke8611 I actually really like what the choreographer did to the revival with Sean Hayes, the whole show is online, if you want to check it out.

Thank you for that opportunity of listening to the cast recording of Funny Girl with of course Lea Michele! I love her singing, she’s also a very good actress so I was sure she was gonna be a huge success coming on that show. I will probably get the record just to hear Lea and of course the rest of the cast. Good job everyone!!!

This is so enjoyable 😊😊

I have always enjoyed your videos, but you are too damned adorable in this video!

Tony awards need to change their eligibility rules. Lea is ✨✨ in this role. I've listened to just the overture of the cast album far too many times already, the instrumental is stunning 😂

Dang I’m impressed with your ballet terminology lol. Its rare people know the word developpe😂😂

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

I took a lot of classes back in the day 😅

7:13 she was Maria… Also, I was the Ziegfeld Tenor in my first ever musical. His Love Makes You Beautiful (while yes, misogynistic) is such a gorgeous & hilarious number.

There was another album produced most recently; the Sheridan Smith London revival. Would love to hear your thoughts on that on its own, plus compared to this new album!

Thanks for all of your great analyses. Saw the performance both with Beanie and Lea and liked them both for different reasons. Beanie brought the vulnerability to the role that made you care about Fannie Brice as a human being beyond being a performer. Lea Michele brought all the amazing vocal fireworks. Glad I had the chance to see both of them.

@capedan2797

Жыл бұрын

And Barbra brings you both!

@marcphandle1064

Жыл бұрын

So true

There was a cast recording of the UK revival with Sheridan Smith. But it’s not on all the streaming services. It’s not bad.

The Dream Ballet is just the beginning of the show all over again where we leave Fanny at the start of the show and she’s looking back on her characters in life

Yes, the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride) is public domain.

We had that full recording with Sheridan Smith didn't we?

Halfway through the first act "Oh yeah, there's an ensemble. Maybe we ought to truck them out for a number..." brother, that's exactly how it feels to be ensemble in this show. Some of us could actually go out to pick up food during act 2 on matinee days and make it back for bows.

@patriciaschuman4205

Жыл бұрын

Plus, they needed a number put in that spot so that Lea can go get changed into her next outfit.

11:42 How To Succeed would like a word 20:35 Also, the London production with Sheridan Smith was recorded in 2016

I really enjoyed watching this, thanks for making a react video even with the copyright strike threat. Was relieved you skipped the awkward Private Schwartz part though, I don't understand what that's about at all, not sure if it's just the lack of context... I agree that the Who Are You Now? Reprise was an unexpected gem, on regular rotation on my playlist.

@callalily3994

Жыл бұрын

The Private Schwartz part is just a scene from one of Fannie's performances.

@CP-mb3sn

Жыл бұрын

@@callalily3994 I get that, but I can't understand the humour at all. I'm not sure accent based jokes land well in 2022.

@callalily3994

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s more of a costume joke than an accent joke, but it doesn’t really work.

@Makeji

Жыл бұрын

@@callalily3994 I was really hating on Rat-tat-tat-tat, but, yes, I watched the video (which has now been hidden) and found myself loving it. It's honoring WWI soldiers and Private Swartz killing the German Kaiser, so for Fanny's time period very appropriate and supportive of her Jewish heritage. In any event, Lea is adorable as Private Schwartz and when seen, very funny. The tapping is amazing.

Honestly, you should listen to Rumi the Musical. I think it’s the best album Ramin Karimloo has been part of in a while. Omg, his duet in Moon of your Heart was so good!

I swear to god, at 07:22 I heard you say “That’s not covid, Soph” and I was like alright 🤣

@MickeyJoTheatre

Жыл бұрын

Haha, 'that's not covid safe' 😉

@SophieHarding1994

Жыл бұрын

Nope. I’ve convinced myself you were talking to me 🤣