Alex Brightman and Presley Ryan: "Say My Name"
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- Опубліковано 19 січ 2025
- Beetlejuice stars performed in front of a sold out crowd at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble. Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman and Presley Ryan performed, "Say My Name."
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Use this as the “ I’m too poor to go see Beetlejuice live so I’m watching every video of it I can find instead”
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Annabelle Monroe I was lucky enough to be able to watch the bootleg
Good thing there are a lot of fresh green slime tutorials uploaded to youtube.
Yes that is exactly correct and my life u
I live in the uk I can’t watch it
Mood
I feel like Presley's Lydia is sweeter and Sophia's is more of a bad ass hahahahha
Ps. Oh man, I LOVE Alex.
Ari bagley is just that one girl you find in class that has friends but always acts depressed but is actually cool
My reply:YES I DO
I think it’s the opposite in terms of action. I think your just basing off of their voice.
@@user-zt8qe5hp1p well at least Presley Is still in Beetlejuice
Presley’s is garbaje
Just a reminder that Presley is FIFTEEN and on BROADWAY. You may not prefer her for a reason or another, but damn, she’s doing better than all of us!
She’s everything I want to be when I’m her age.
Sixteen*
She's good and stuff, But I perfer Sophia, But gotta accept what we have.
me being 11 and about to frickin jump off a cliff because i cant be like Presley when she was 11 i aspire to be like her
Now that Sophia has stepped down. Presley is finally getting shine. And I can tell her runs are healthy, more healthy than sophias
Everyone’s out here comparing Presley and Sophia meanwhile I’m over here dying because of how much I love Alex Brightman
mo18nelson * mood
Same for me he’s awsome
He's so great.
true he’s amazing haha
mood
Presley works for Lydia in a strange way. It’s implied Lydia was happier before her mother’s death, which means that her sweetness would still be in tact. Her singing voice is beautiful.
I think so too! Its like she's hiding her actual softer personality behind a shield of being edgy, which not only gives her depth but is also pretty relatable lol
But her mom died already at this point in the musical.
YESSS! everyone says Sophia's voice is "better suited to Lydia" but that's a perfect way to explain it
Maddie Maskell Sophia IS better suited for Lydia
Just because Sophia's voice is not as "sweet" and high pitched as Presley, doesn't mean that it can't sound sweet lol
Kenzie R. yes we know, but before (even if they didn’t show it) it was implied that she was a lot happier when her mother was alive.
Yeah Presley is a little softer than Sophia’s Lydia. But Sophia’s Lydia was so much softer than Winona’s original movie Lydia was, and we still loved her portrayal. They all work, just choose to highlight certain aspects of the character
Not to mention how young Presley is, she’s incredibly talented
They’re all so incredibly talented and each bring something unique to Lydia !
I really liked Sophias rough voice but the way she was singing (even through a screen) it really felt like she was straining her voice. I mean- even *I* felt pain watching her sing. Sophia had a lot more of a bad to the bone kind of punk girl vibe. But I really like Presley's version a lot too! I got really attached to her version🥰
I think Sophia was actually a lot more punk and goth and “into it” than Winona actually.
I'm so proud of Presley she did an amazing job and so did Alex
i just realised, when u listen to the " i'll never say your name" bit, it sounds like shes saying ill make u say your name, gotta luv presley
Wonder land I feel like this wasn’t always in it though. Had it always been like this?
@@kayla3820 no they change it to this so that anyone who doesn't understand the plotline doesn't have to listen to all the dialogue, so this makes sense without any context
That was a line from the Demo song
I think some of it was changed because they didn't have barb and Adam to join in or maybe they just wanted to change it a bit who knows🤷♀️
I thought she was saying "I'll make u say your name" xd
Presley is so lucky she gets to be Lydia all weekend
She's actually talented, not lucky
She’s talented and lucky
Stephen L I just meant that as an understudy to be able to preform as Lydia all weekend , as opposed to one night, is amazing (I agree she is extremely talented) sorry I worded it incorrectly
@@Hukfinley the word is PERform, not preform.
Frances Voteary my bad I didn’t spell check it
Yeah, Presley has a higher and more ‘childish’ voice than Sophia’s interpretation of Lydia, but not all gothy teenagers have a deep voice. Just because she doesn’t necessarily sound angsty doesn’t mean she can’t act angsty.
Chuuves pfp spitting facts
Exactly
@@raining214 stan loona
@@suriish3re already do 💖💖
@@raining214 as u should 💃
Both of them serving VOCALS I can’t handle this
everyone says that her voice doesn't suit lydia cause it's so soft but I can believe that lydia has a soft voice
Keep in mind lydia was not always a badass depressed emo girl, she was happy with her mom and they had a close relationship
so before she died they were probably a sweet bunch which fits her voice.
and the softness and the sassyness brings an unexpected feeling that I personally like more
Honestly I think everyone sees Sophia as the one true Lydia, I love how Presley is more sassy and seems to be more realistic to a teenager mourning and hiding behind a edgy personality. Presley feels more akin to realistic teenagers. Sophia seems more edgy and goth which fit how the character is portrayed but a character is not use one dimensional. So just cause Sophia played Lydia like that doesn't mean Presley is not a great Lydia and I hate how everyone is saying she shouldn't be Lydia well she wouldn't be Lydia, previously the understudy for Lydia if the casting board did not feel she deserved or fit the role gosh people are so judgemental...
sass McSass spittin facts
sass McSass EXACTLY. Ive been saying this forever! Great minds think alike!
well i think sophia and presley just took different approaches to the character which is fine! in a cut song called "mama would" there was a line that was like "made me less dark and dad less insecure" so i feel like lydia was already kinda dark before her mom died, and her mom dying just made it worse i guess you could say. both do their own versions and some may prefer one over the other. but some of these fans need to learn how to express opinions without being rude. the unnecessary slander to sophia, presley & dana is so annoying
From how Lydia talks about her mother throughout the show, it seems like Lydia was always into the dark/bizarre, which is a huge reason why she misses her mother so much and feels invisible now (as her mother understood that side of her when no one else did). Her depression and grief was from the loss of her mother, but not the rest of it.
I love Presley's outfit
I thought I wouldn’t like Presley because Sophia is just so good but Presley is actually super good, they are both great Lydias and even though I’m sad that Sophia left I think that Presley is really good and is a perfect Lydia too
YES ! Presley is perfect ! I’d def pay to go see her. Sad I missed Sophia , but oh well !
Plus presley is at the Beetlejuice musical since the begging
well she wouldn't have been the understudy if the production team didn't think she'd do well in the role
Holy shit, Alex's vocals at 1:56 are spot on. I can't stop replaying that part. He would do wonderful in a rock band of some sort.
This is what I’ve been waiting for! Love Sophie, but I’ve been waiting to see these two perform this for so long
If I see anyone disrespecting Presley‘s Lydia, I will be throwing hands
I just think that her voice is too high pitched
@@leonlion8691 well she was like 15 when she was on Broadway so
I’m so glad Presley is taking over the role of Lydia.
Only until they find a new one
Sofia Iglesias i’m pretty sure they announced that she will be the permanent lydia
@@thehumanembodimentofgirlin2799 You're right I think
@@thehumanembodimentofgirlin2799 I hope that's true
*regan.marie* SAMEE
I love them so freaking much
In my opinion, Presley is more Disney princess than an angsty teen. I just feel like her voice is more soft and sweet. I think shes a better girl scout. Like, when she tries to sing Lydia's part, it sounds to aggressive and like she tries to hard. But it's just my opinion
To be fair, most teens with actual mental issues tend to act more like presleys portrayal while Sophia’s is more gothic and typical. Sophia’s performance is a smarter choice for the show, but I see more depressed teens act a little happy all the time (in public) than mopey
Olivia E i feel we’re honestly just used to sophias performance. presley’s is more realistic to actual teenagers and how they sound and act, sophia is angsty and dark and more cartoonish. they’re both amazing as lydia in my opinion, they just both portray her in different ways, as broadway was meant to be.
Maia Koenes Presley’s voice is a lot more kiddish than the average teenager though.
100% agree
Olivia E I agree with you 100%
How has Alex not won an award for his talent. Seriously he’s incredible
Well..
This song is never gonna get old...
me being thirteen and gawking over the fact that a fifteen year ild is on tour in a barnes and noble with ALEX FRICKIN BRIGHTMAN!!
My cousin walked in on me watching this...
She walked in on 1:25 ... And said it looked like Alex proposing to Presley, and her saying "I just met you, really it's a flattering offer"
...
atomic_,mass_of_crazy oof
I'm just dying from this dkdbdkfbgn
A reminder that Lydia was 14/15 in the movie... I think Presley fits this role perfectly!
I LOVE Beetlejuice so much!
PRESLEY AND SOPHIA ARE BOTH AMAZING THEYRE JUST GOING ABOUT IT IN DIFFERENT WAYS ITS CALLED ACTING
Presley has a beautiful voice and she’s really good but I feel like it’s too soft to play Lydia and is too aggressive when trying to sing her part. Again her voice is beautiful so don’t hate me.
Yeah I get it. She doesn’t exactly fit the role, but it’s nothing against her.
I agree with you
anintrovertedpotato yay i disagree. she’s obviously going to be aggressive, her mom just died and some demon is trying to take advantage of her? id be so upset if that were to happen to me. she’s literally acting. and remember, lydia wasnt all gothy emo depressed. she’s not even that. she’s hiding under a goth mask to cope. she was happy and sweet before her mom died, so obviously that’s still gonna be in her voice. i think presley is a much better lydia, she doesn’t strain and destroy her voice for a show, and she has a much healthier belt.
Emma Blue I wasn’t saying she was a horrible singer. I was saying that I feel like Lydia should have a much smoother less aggressive voice because she’s supposed to have a hard exterior but a soft interior. Presley is a great singer I just don’t think she fits the role of Lydia. But that’s just my opinion.
Tbh, I don’t mind this “cute” Lydia. Edgy Lydia is better, but Presley is still pretty good
I saw Presley as Lydia in December and MAN is she talented! She absolutely blew me away. I adore her.
All i see in a comment section is "Presly" but no one says about little cute jump of Alex in the end. Gosh this man is adorable
Okay , who else is fed up with comparing her to Sophia or the original in the movie she is AMAZING at her age hitting them notes , now think if the roles were reversed and she was the main role and Sophia was the understudy we would all be thinking the complete opposite and it kills me that some of you “fans” think it’s okay to go yeah she’s good but not as great as Sophia it just shows how pathetic of a fan you may be . Also I LOVE Sophia but this girl doesn’t deserve hate xx
That "you can't run away" part of Alex reminded me so much when he was still playing as Dewey on SoR
I like this rendition of "say my name". It highlights that guys great voice and the notes he hits are so fun to hit.
She's adorable! I'm so excited for her to get a huge experience when she's so young! She has such a bright future.
Aww that bit at the end when they were both trying to give credit to the other was so cute😍
I was watching this with my brother and when Alex sang the "Yes I do, yes I do" our dad said it sounded like Marge Simpson 😂
Alex brightman singing Lydias part in the last verse was absolutely phenomenal. Bravo Alex. I’m speechless. That was incredible. 1:50
I love how supportive Alex is of Presley. It warms my heart.
them playing around at the end is so cute it rlly shows their friendship
I think anyone who can pull these songs off is amazing 👏 🙌 😍
Alex and Pres are so pure 🥰!! I'm so happy Beetlejuice is back on Broadway!!!!
I am doing what I call “watching Beetlejuice videos online so I can pretend it didn’t just close indefinitely”
Random Human Been doing that for the last two days. 👻
I'm now becoming obsessed with this song it's honestly fire!
I’m obsessed!
I like that she still sounds like a kid
she is?
am i the only one who doesn’t like presleys voice as lydias? i dunno, maybe im just so used to sophias that im biased. but there’s not doubt that presley is a very talented singer as well as actress! she is always so humble and sweet!
I don't really love her as Lydia either, due to her.seeming too sweet. I like the more gruff sound for the character.
EDIT: My opinion has been changed by seeing this performance of her doing it: ua-cam.com/video/dGQJvofDhIQ/v-deo.html
Yeahhh she’s really talented and I can’t put my finger on it but I don’t really like her. It’s not bad it just doesn’t click for me. I don’t like how high pitched her voice is for lydia
I feel like the characters songs don’t suit her I mean she is talented but I think the part suits Sophia better but idk
you can like your favorite without putting the other down! presley is amazing, she was only 15 or 16 during this. she's doing great
SHES SO AMAZING AAAAAHHHH
Presley got so much better I’m so proud of her she’s so good as Lydia
i just saw them in new york at the winter garden theatre. AMAZING!!!
Omg she's so freaking GOOD!! The talent, the sass, she killed it. So sad it closed before she got her chance to really shine
They're both class!
I saw Presley perform last week and she was utterly fantastic! Loved her as Lydia!
i got a picture with both of them 🥰🥰 they are so nice and funny ❤️❤️
when you’re the same age as Presley and she’s already on Broadway but you’re in your dark room watching cartoon shows and crying
god this entire comment section is full of backhanded compliments, she is on BROADWAY- none of you have space to talk, just enjoyyy itttt
Alex’s vocals from 1:53 to the end 😳
No one gunna mention how cute they were at the end 😍
I love that Alex is like "Presley!" and she's like "no cheer for Alex too" and he just keeps going "Presley!"
i am OBSESSED with alex omg
Best version of this song hands down. Don't come at me. I love how Presley sings and pulls out BeetleJuice's name. Alex is absolutely fanominl at portraying his character and they both bring such good takes.
THAT ENDING🥺
Their relationship is amazing also Alex with Sophia all of the cast is amazing even the understudies everyone!🥺
Alex is so sweet constantly pointing at Presley at the end
She’s GREAT !
I really like Presley’s Lydia, she feels so authentic
Presley is how I aspire to be at 15 (I’m 12). I love broadway and it has always been my dream to be on broadway. Presley is such a good role model to have, she really shows that if you put your mind to it anything can happen. ❤️
that smirk on Presley's Lydia face as she's plotting how to fool Beetlejuice later just added 10 years to my lifespan
Everyone comparing Sophia's Lydia and Presley's Lydia while I'm here still wondering how high pitched and cute her voice is when she's already 15/16 meanwhile I'm 13 and my voice sounds like 20+
Man, I could never work with Alex cause he’s so handsome and I’d just stare the whole time. 😂😂 she’s lucky. 😭
yesssss i love presley
personaly i got to meet alex through theatre and mrs argentina(she visited my show in rehersal) and they are just amazing people
I cant believe shes 16 and on broadway I'm so happy for her!
yes!! i was there!! it was so fun🥺
I miss Sophia Anne Caruso as Lydia(it just sounds right) but Presley Ryan is still amazing at only 15
I love Presley’s take on Lydia as this misunderstood innocent little girl! It’s such a different interpretation of her but that just makes her Lydia more unique and it honestly works better for the musical imo. I still like Sophia for staying more true to Winona Ryder’s original but Presley’s is so fun!
I stan both of them
I won't deny that Presley is talented but I do prefer Sophia's voice when it comes to playing Lydia
She's so expressive!
the end was so cute 🥺
Like, am I the only one who didn't know Sophia left or like...... im i just sad
yeah it was very abrupt. plus you commented this like a day after she left ur good. I mean it’s kinda sad she was good at the role but honestly she deserved it she was a major ass to the rest of the cast and pres deserves it more not gonna lie 😔😔
She had also been telling everyone she was coming back on June 6 from her break but then just left.
@@barbiewire I didn't know she was mean to other workers lol
elle I’m not the best person to ask about it but from what I’ve heard, yeah she’s been a real douche, especially after she turned eighteen
@@barbiewire Yeah that could very well be just a rumor. All I see in her interviews is her gushing about her castmates and she seemed to have a lot of respect for them. You could say she was just being polite or pretending, but none of us really know what went down behind the scenes lol
Also she's very young and has spoken about the pressure she feels before. Maybe she just had enough and needed a break... i dunno. I'm fine with not knowing.
the way his co-stars keep getting younger and younger-
English: When I first listen to the song "Say My Name" it was a version performed by Presley. I fell in love with her voice. Her entire costume plus her voice for the childish character captivated me. It wasn't until later that I found out that there were other actresses as well. Sophia for example gave me a rock accent that I didn't like at first. But I don't mean to compare them. The first version I heard is Presley and that's why I like it the most. She is making great progress for her age, while I ...
I am sorry but I cannot write in English and I use an interpreter
Polski: Gdy pierwszy raz słucham piosenki "Say My Name" była to właśnie wersja wykonaniu Presley. I powiem szczerze, że zakochałam się w jej głosie. Jej cały kostium plus głos do właśnie takiego dziecięcego charakteru mnie urzekł. Dopiero później odkryłam, że są też inne aktorki. Sophia na przykład dała mi takiego rockowego akcentu którymi się nie spodobał na początku. Ale nie chodzi mi o to żeby je porównywać. Po prostu mówię, że pierwszą wersją jaka słyszałam jest Presley i to dlatego ją najbardziej lubię. Ona jak na swoje lata robi duży postęp podczas kiedy ja...
Bardzo przepraszam, ale nie umiem pisać po angielsku i korzystam z tłumacza
No way to compare the two.
Sophia is an adult.
Presley is a teenager.
But I truly believe Presley will be a Broadway legend before she's 30.
This kid has all the talent in the world now.
Imagine what a decade of experience will do for her
Sophia was also a teenager when she was playing Lydia.
They missed the “go ahead and jump but that won’t stop him” part but that’s ok I love them
its cut down, this was the demo version of the song
SHE IS SO GOOD
Presley's voice sounds like a sweet person. Like her voice gives off a nice person essense
I'm so excited to see Presley play Lydia in March!!! 😍
Presley is amazing
i love this version of the song
Alex Brightman aka total legend
personally, i prefer pres. Alex and Soph didnt get along- at all- he said she was very erratic and missed alot of rehearsals- while soph was sweet- i still this pres is a great choice. she reminds me of myself in an odd way.
Everyone: I love her portrayal!
Me: she gets... To exist... And breathe... The same air as Alex... Now I'm *sad*
yeah but if you were on broadway watching it at the winter garden you would be breathing the same air too! :)
This is so amazing and cool I love Alex so much
Presleys Lydia (In my opinion lol I'm no one) is more she's putting on the goth look because she's depressed about her moms death while Sophias Lydia is more she always fit into the goth oddball persona
I loved Sophia and her Lydia will always have a special place in my heart but this girl is going places and I'm actually not even dissapointed at who they chose for the replacement, it was a good choice they made
I’m not even in this fandom and I love her.
“Close but no” dammit it just be the little things about Alex Brightman. What an actor. I’d love to work with him someday!
There both good omg
The one thing for me is the "bbbbeeeeeee cause", which is really deep with Sophia's voice, and has a bigger impact. Besides that, I love Presley's version.
They look so happy :')