Yes especially since classism can go hand and hand with racism. That comment about not being white enough kind reminds from this one very wealthy family i knew growing up. They had an issue if there kids made the wrong kind of friends and I always got the the feeling this was non white as well as people that didn't have enough money. So like only the right kind of white people. So she definitely should have framed it as classism
That’s just it!! I was going to say yes she does have a point because I was also in the same boat in terms of growing up poor and never getting in with the middle upper class to rich kids and I bonded with those that were in the disadvantaged class and there is something MUCH needed to be said about that. But the racism.. that one touches a bit different. It’s one thing to say you have a foot in understanding what it’s like, I am white on my moms side and Romani and native on my dads so I understand feeling on the boarder of only slightly understanding xenophobia and racism, but I would most definitely admit that I nowhere near have experienced it as much as other People of Color and BIPOC have. It sounded like she made it all about herself when she really needed to add credit where credit is due.
I think it's because racism and classism go together for a lot of people. So as she was making the post she probably thought" Oh someone is going to talk about race, I better talk about it here, so they don't think I didn't realize" but then she just did it poorly.
Also not defending her but remember that the concept of whiteness has been very contextual remember at the start of the last century wealthy white institutions also discriminated against "ethnic" white people eg. Irish, Italian, Eastern Europeans and Jewish etc. were treated as others in addition to black, Asian, Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous/First Nations people. Still closer to power but not fully accepted by those on top.
the rest of barrett’s message was good, but she had no reason to make it about herself. my parents are french immigrants and i’m therefore french, so i’m in a similar boat to barrett, but i’m still white. just because you’re from a different country doesn’t mean you’re a person of color. broadway is so incredibly racist and making yourself, a white woman, the victim is missing the entire point.
@@okkelly6207 it's just that most of broadway is run, like barrett said in her post, by old racist white guys who don't care much about creating a community or a safe space, or diversity, they just want to make a quick buck. also, what barrett said wasn't inherently racist, it was just very ignorant of POC struggles and showed a lot of white priviledge (imo)
@@buduhanfamily2419 I feel like if she had said, "heck, to WASPs even I am not white enough, I can't even imagin what actual POC go through," that would have been better.
BWW is literally a young, white, thin, mezzo-soprano, brunette. Literally the exact thing Broadway wants for a leading lady. What does she mean she isn’t wanted
I think she’s trying to say she isn’t the typical “girl next door” lead. She has a rougher voice and is pretty tall ( i thiiink) so she isn’t fit for many people’s standards for a Cady-like character. That’s why she’s more fit for Janice versus a “straight man” role. I hope this makes sense 😂
The people who say grease is the best musical ever have not seen any other musicals Edit: just to be clear this is a joke, if your favorite musical is grease than that's wonderful. I'm not here to gate keep
Me who’s fav musical is grease: I- (I watch so many other musicals the last time I listened to grease was 2 weeks ago and I listened to other ones in those 2 weeks)
to me it comes across like BWW meant PREDJUDICE and I think if she had phrased it like that it could have come across much better??? (tho I agree with your point about how she's literally been in two Broadway shows so her comment about not being wanted is odd LOL), but the fact she based it specifically around racism cause she has an Italian grandmother just comes across as a bit ignorant and, as you said, centering herself.
She didn't say where her dad is from, except from the other side of the tracks, her father could be from somewhere else and its her mothers grandmother. But what she was saying about not being enough, think about it, you have actors and actresses who are white and who has much longer theatre credits than she does, and its due to them being "white" enough to be seen in other roles besides just the stereotypical angry lesbian or nerd that turns into a killer for her boyfriend. the two actresses who are white as white are Seria bogus, she is pout into and used for everything, Laura Osness, and The actress who was in Annastatia, and carrie revival and gets allot of attention and work in NYC. and other cautions can make other cautions feel that they are not white enough, just like there are african americans who are told they aren't black enough or are to light to be black. not everything is racist and being told to put others down, this is what has happened to her and if we are still going to say tell your own truth and be your truth, i'm sorry cautions are allowed to have and feel the way they are being treated in this industry as well. There is such a thing as not being used for more roles when your type cast and that is probably more to what she was meaning., But all this we should hate or cancel people open line especially twitter is really desisting. When POeter Pan live came out the actress who played her is the same actress who ws in sound of music live and wendy and in both musicals she looked really weird and really funky looking in how they made her up and such. but wen you see her in interviews she looks normal. every one has r is being attacked it doesn't matter if your white black or asian american, this is not going to go away by shaming and canceling people. we should all be happy and thankful that theatre was not and isn't being permanently destroyed due to Covid. so be happy we still have live theatre.
Personally I find "What's Wrong With Me" heartbreaking. It kinda has the same vibe as "Lifeboat" from Heathers. The comedic fun character is opening up about how difficult her life is in that moment and how hard it is for them.
The Chris McCarrell/TLT situation is so frustrating. To me it just smacks of Broadway elitism, that they couldn’t bear to at least acknowledge the silly little musical based on a very popular children’s/YA book. Is it the best musical ever? No of course not, but in a year when literally 4 musicals were eligible, you cannot tell me that there was nothing there that was worthy of recognition. Especially Chris McCarrell. It’s a blatant and pointed snub and it feels like they’re intentionally trying to alienate the younger fan base it caters to.
You could make the claim that it's also quite ableist. 90% of the characters in the show have ADHD and Dyslexia. Literally, you have a musical that celebrates neurodivergent kids and portrays our reality really well (i have ADHD) and it didn't even get nominated. Chris did such an amazing job and it just reeks of Broadway elitism and ableism that he didn't even get nominated and they basically just gave the tony to Aaron tveit.
I do think that the governors of the Tony's could have made an exception this year, but nominations and wins require a certain percentage of votes and it was pretty widely known that very few voting members saw TLT. I don't think it was actually a punishment for the show. I do think if it reopens, they should extend its eligibility to the next cycle.
@@lindsaym.h.3583 The Lightning Thief was only on Broadway for a 16 week limited run. It opened, played, and closed pre-pandemic. Despite this, it seems like it should still have been eligible for Tonys. The fact that most Tony voters did not see it suggests to me that they had written it off without even giving it a chance, and the pandemic exposed their negligence. Either that or the way the Tonys structure the requirements for members to attend eligible shows is incompetently done. Unless I’ve missed some information that radically changes things, it just solidifies my impression that Broadway elitism was the reason this musical wasn’t nominated, but maybe in a slightly different way.
@@classicalheroes8910 Because nominators aren't typically invited to see shows until March - April. TLT was already closed, and during the 16-week run, they did not have a nominators performance.
I wholeheartedly agree with the stage door comment; especially with how stage doors could be more organized. It was so stressful and chaotic for me in my wheelchair to get into a position where I’d be seen by the cast because people kept cutting in front of me or hitting me with their arms when shoving. Thankfully a worker at the theater saw me and helped position me closer to the divider so I could say hello and all that good stuff. I wish the theater was more accessible for disabled individuals!
@Eva I was very lucky to have met great staff at the venue but the fact that I was able to stage door was pure chance. I also really wish we had more disabled people in theater!
@Eva I’ve been a fan of the movie since I was little and followed the musical as it developed, so it was a big dream to see it live! I’ve been “late” to musicals closing so many times it sucks 😭
I was Hermès in Xanadu JR in middle school and it was fun. I really wanted to be Hermès so I made my mom help me make a costume to audition in so I got super cheap clearance shoes and glued feathers on, and I glued feathers to a headband, and then my mom ironed some letters on a Tshirt and it said Zeus’s Postal Service. I wore the shoes and my headband for the show and my teacher donated her old shirt which was like a dress on me and a fun sparkly belt. 12 year old me empowered all the women who saw the show by saying yes to gender blind casting.
I absolutely love “what’s wrong with me.” It’s one of my favorite songs from Mean Girls! I agree that I never really thought of it as a funny song either, I actually find it to be quite serious and sad. If you’re watching the show, the situation around the song might be funny, but if you really listen to the lyrics and think about what she’s saying, it’s actually quite sad
I've never seen the show, so I can't comment on the context, but from listening to the Cast Recording I definitely agree that I always understood it as quite a sad song. It's showing all of Gretchen's insecurities, most of which she doesn't even acknowledge or might not even be aware of. It's a heartbreaking song about a young girl doing everything and bending over backwards so that she can fit in and it is one of my favourite songs from the show, along with the Reprise.
I originally listened to the soundtrack and found ‘What’s wrong with me’ to be a song that really struck a chord with me. It showed all of my insecurities in a song and it was so relatable and heartbreaking to see someone else (even just a character) seeing that. Then I watched a bootleg and people were laughing...
I love Aaron Tveit so much, but the way the rules work for the Tony's, he has to get a certain percentage of votes to win and there is an evil, evil part of me that would love for them to open the envelope and say "And the Tony goes to....no one."
stare dooring seems so anxiety-inducing for the actors, like that's a bunch of strangers simply lining up for them. not stage dooring definitely shouldn't be as stigmatized as it is.
Okay, here's an unpopular opinion that so many people are gonna be up in arms about, but here goes: Barrett Wilbert Weed is such a talented actress and singer, but I hate hearing her perform live because her belting just sounds raspy and grating and as though she's screaming a lot of the time...love her, but there's my opinion
I agree!! She’s very unhealthy when she sings, at least that’s what my sister tells me. She’s a performer, so she knows much more than I do. Barrett singing defying gravity made me want to hop in my own lil lifeboat and catch a gnarly wave over to another UA-cam video.
Yes I'm not the only one who think that! I always felt like she was screaming instead of singing. And I'm pretty sure it must be super unhealthy for her voice.
The person who sent you the Dear Evan Hansen comment is 100% spot on - apparently it was originally intended to be a send-up of the way grief has been commodified in our social media age, which is largely still present in the character of Alana. If anyone is interested, the podcast by Jimi and Tommy, Musical Theatre Happy Hour, digs deeper into this! (Episode 99).
It's still incredibly important to understand Evan and why it all happened. It's really sad that the show is thought as if it was about "being found". Honestly it's ironic. It's exactly what the show portrayed and painted in a negative light
The writers literally based it on a friend of their's who committed suicide in high school and people were trying to capitalize off of it on social media. They modified that story to make Evan a sympathetic protagonist so yeah that description was definitely spot on.
i’m SO mad that disney dropped Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and sold it to Amazon cause now it’s only coming out on prime and wont get a theatrical release like it should have :/
@@caitlinb35 Think it’s also a bit rude to Aaron Tveit, as it sort of puts an asterix next to his win, whereas what should have happened is them both nominated and then Aaron win.
@@danielrobinson7350 He doesn't win automatically. He has to get a certain percentage of votes. I don't know that the voting body won't just vote for him, but he could in theory lose to no one.
@@lindsaym.h.3583 Dude, I was LIVID when I found that out!! How DARE Tony voters put Aaron in that position?! He's a better person than I - I wouldn't even go. Or, if I went and I lose I'd be OBNOXIOUS. What a beyond shitty thing to do. "We like you, just not enough to actually just hand you this"
Every award show out there is corrupt. Tony’s aren’t exempt. I’m also really glad that there is starting to be more pushback for the shady inner workings of Broadway. The nepotism, racism, misogyny, and classism has been too out there for too long. I don’t think we’ll get the answer or a solution but having discussions and being open to discussion is a good step. Let’s see how this goes
I like the stage door idea, especially using the Heather's example, I also liked what they did at the first stage Les Mis concert with the barriers and the security told you who you could talk to, who was coming out, if they were doing photos or if it was just autographs and got actors out hassle free or undetected who didn't want to stage door, best stage door experience I've had actually
I know that 100 greatest musicals show you're talking about and I've watched it many times. It's so old and really needs to be redone. I mean it's from 2003; there's sooo many amazing shows that have been released since then and I'd love to see an updated list. However those lists always have some...choices...
opinion about six: i think six could be better! it's super fun to listen to and its fun to watch, but i always felt a little disappointed about the story. in the opening number, the queens bring up a lot about how there is more to their story, and that their connection to henry isn't all there is to them, but that's all the show is. i wish they talked about their achievements or notable facts outside of their marriage, but they only sing about what everyone knows already. i understand the message at the end of it and that it's the point but i wish there was more than just the final 10 minutes of empowerment. because even in "six" they only sing about what "could've been" and not things that did happen that not a lot of people know about. if that makes sense.
Got to hand it to Michael Arden, that twist at the end was breathtaking, especially when Andy picks up Ali and she disappears with them upending the literary allusion.
I saw in the heights today and absolutely loved it!! I’m sad about a couple of changes but overall absolutely amazing!! I went by myself cause everyone else was busy and I’d already waited a year for this movie I wasn’t waiting any longer haha
I always thought What's Wrong With Me was really sad? Not sure how it's funny. Anyway, I really like it - and I'm not even much of a Mean Girls musical fan. I thought it added more depth to Gretchen's character which was really nice since she's always been my favourite of the Plastics.
In my opinion, BWW was trying to make a point on the similarities and differences between classism and racism. That's a complex relationship, and its definitely noteworthy, but I don't think that a few Instagram stories are really a place where you can have thoes long, complex talks.
@@melissahernandez669 she exspressed hedor opinion on how the industry treated certain actors and actresses that don't fit the mold for casting directors, to be used over and over again in shows, and how she feels its her feelings she's not white enough for the industry or for other causation people. and this feeling doesn't just go with pic and is not owned by pic, feelings are feelings and if others have the write to tweet theirs and order shows canceled due to not enough diversity than she has the write to tweet her feelings and grevinses about the industry also, and not be attacked.
I'm personally not a huge fan of stage dooring anyway, but I'm seeing Les Mis in Tokyo this weekend and we've all been sent an email that we have an hour at most to leave the vicinity of the theatre and anyone loitering around stage door will be politely but firmly told to move along.
Please do a review of In the Heights! I haven't been able to get my second dose yet and I need to live vicariously through UA-camrs. I'm so excited to see ITH!
I’ve actually heard through the grapevine that BWW can be very rude and unpleasant to work with. (Again just rumors, I have no confirmation of this) but someone said Tina Fey had reservations casting her and had to talk to her and confirm that she wouldn’t be a problem. Soooo maybe that’s the reason “broadway didn’t want her”?? 🤷🏽♀️
On the comment you only included for humor, when I was young I thought I hated musicals because I hated Grease so much. Also, I don’t think any award show is… you know… NOT corrupt
Evita is my favourite ALW show too! The songs are fantastic and I love historical shows! Also, Patti LuPone in the original cast recording is just ✨iconic✨
i’m personally of the opinion that BWW likely meant that message on her insta story in a manner that was trying to highlight elitism and classism in broadway, but due to (likely) emotions in the moment, the phrasing ended up being a bit unintentionally offensive and a bit self-serving. based off of how she is otherwise (in interviews, etc), i personally doubt she would have intended to be offensive. if i turn out to be wrong with this, my sincerest apologies. but for now, i will recognize that she said something that ended up being poorly thought out and a bit undermining, if not a bit offensive. i will also give her the benefit of the doubt in her intentions. and over all, this at the least lets us all have a reminder to make sure to do our best to have self awareness when we are speaking on delicate issues.
As a tall person who generally chooses stall seats, I always feel a bit bad about that! i usually sit towards the back though, and will happily swap seats if there is someone who can't see behind me!
Hi Ilysm! Please do a video on in the heights! I saw it in the theater and I got so emotional seeing the trailer for wss and deh. I adore rachel lol. Anyway it was such a good movie and I would love to know your opinion ♥️♥️
the "In The Heights" movie pissed me off, i get that when transferring mediums you have to change some things, but imho it lost the heart, what made it so impactful by cutting some hard-hitting songs, and by killing off Abuela too soon
I think the thing about movie musicals is that it's a way to expose people to musicals when they otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity. In Rural places, you aren't going to get someone to drive over an hour to their nearest theater and drop $100 on a ticket if they have never seen a musical before. I know it's not the same. but it's not meant to be the same. I wasn't able to see shows growing up, but I had movie musicals. It made me love those musicals and I fell in love with the stage productions later. If I hadn't had that taste for it to begin with, I wouldn't have saved and driven an hour and a half to go to the theater.
With those UK countdowns, I think they ask the general public so it's possible 'Grease' is the only musical they've ever seen/remember when they're asked lol
Just wanted to say I love your videos! You always spend just the right amount of time talking about something without overdoing it, you’re so funny and sweet and not afraid to politely disagree have have differing opinions, your voice and presence is so lovely and calming, and you always have something interesting to say! ❤️ a breath of fresh air, always!
Even then idk... a lot of “Americans” like to say things like “I’m not white, I’m Italian!” when it comes to issues of race & denying their privilege. She mentions her dad growing up poor & her nana being an immigrant... and yes that’s true and informs her identity but... that’s how a lot of middle class white kids are here. Ultimately BWW is a rich Broadway star, very fortunate, had voice lessons, and other immigrants and poor people will NEVER get the same opportunities she did. Not well worded at all, I agree with that. And lacking self awareness. She’s not wrong about who runs Broadway, but she’s not entirely different from them, either.
@@ambriaashley3383 Yep… the topic of some white people having “racial ambiguity” and confirm to be white when it’s convenient to them, plus colorism… it’s been a pretty iffy topic that I don’t think many people can explain or respond to well, including myself, whether it’s lack of knowledge or fear of backlash
When I saw Rent on tour they did a small Q and A meet and greet afterwards and it was completely optional. It was amazing to be able to talk with the actors and I was able to get a picture the whole cast. It was one of the best theater experiences I've ever had. I think that the optional meet and greet would make the experience so much better for both the actors and the fans.
I’m sorry but I have to agree with BWW here, I can’t comment on the American experience however in Australia - I’m considered a “wog” which was a derogatory slur used against people who came from country’s near the Mediterranean Sea (Italian, Greek, Serbian ect.), and yes, we very much grew up in a different culture and are treated differently than say our more “classically white” peers. This is in no way diminishing POC but I can fully understand her saying that she’s not white enough for the white kids.
Yes, this is what came to mind when I found out about this controversy too! I've an Asian background, but even I've never truly related to the internet/American concept of white vs poc because the race/cultural segments I grew up with in Australia doesn't break down like that. Also don't know how it works in America, but as the Italian vs "White" discrimination has existed, I just also don't see how BWW is necessarily "offensive" even if perhaps inaccurate in US…?
2:33 I think what makes the show interesting was that it is both about "being found" and about t"urning grief into a commodity". In other words I would say it is a story about how Evan is trying to be found the wrong way, but how it is only found at the very end after he explained with his mother. And that what is great about this show : it is manichean and is very complex.
Lol I think that mean girls is actually underrated. People are so obsessed with critiquing the actors and the fact that the movie was amazing and the musical could never match up- I think the musical is actually better than the movie. I love the movie but the musical does develop the characters emotionally more and the musical also talks about how social media affects teens and Janis’ message of I’d Rather Be Me is great too. There’s so much more to dig deep into here but people are so focused on hating on the show and dismissing its fans as kids, its quite sad
Please make a video addressing/diving into the Barret.W.W comment!! Thanks 😊 (her comment was a bit silly seeing as she's been in Bare, Heathers, Mean girls and many concerts ect.)
4:25 When I was in third grade, my class took a field trip to see The Nutcracker. Even though it was many years ago, I still remember the crazy experience I had. There wasn’t enough seats on the bus my class was on so me and a few other students had to go with the second graders. The five (I think) of us sat in a small corner of the theatre with our special needs teacher. The person in front of me kept moving their head the whole time, to a point where I could never see anything through the entire performance. When it came to go back to our school, not only did my small group get back to school earlier than the rest of our class, but the busses forgot one of the fourth grade classes and left them at the theatre before eventually picking them up.
Amy and I be like: Yeah the Les Miz concert is good, but THE FINAL BATTLE AND THE REVOLVING BARRICADE IN THE FULL STAGED PRODUCTION COME ON. JUST GIVE US DEAD ENJOLRAS AND LET US CRY.
Totally agree about Evita! I don't really like any other ALW shows very much, but Evita is great! (Of course, I also have the unpopular opinion that I like the Evita movie, but...🤷♀️)
Loved loved what you said about the stage door! So on one side I think a quick autograph/photo doesn’t hurt anyone and without the audience you wouldn’t be doing what you love but there’s always people who take it too far and can be rude! I didn’t know Heathers did that but I think that’s such a great idea. ALSOOOOOO every other industry charges for meet and greets so people should be grateful
Okay so BWW maybe didn’t express it well, but what she’s experienced is a real thing (some refer to it as ‘colourism’, where your degree of whiteness is a factor in the opportunities you land). I totally agree that it was tone deaf of her to say, and I’m sure many people rolled their eyes knowing just how much more difficult it is for POC, but I wouldn’t sweep away the fact that ‘not white enough’ is a real thing some people experience.
Ok so maybe what Barrett said was a little bit self centered but that doesn’t mean what she said wasn’t true. Anyone calling her a racist for calling out the racism on Broadway needs to seek help 💅🏻
I mean i kinda get barrett, my korean friends didn't like when I brought 'foreigner view point' on social issues. You can always be not asian woman enough and those kinda stuff. You can still feel left out in your own racial group whether you are asian or black, i guess white is no exception. Maybe white person whinning about it seemed bratty for people who suffer severe racism, but I think that's kinda cruel?? Just because others suffer more than you doesn't mean what you feeling is nothing.
Ooooh, I can relate to this in a barely tangentially related way? I’m a person with an ~average~ body type but am *technically* obese by BMI standards. I’m conventionally attractive enough that I can’t remember ever specifically being made fun of for my looks, but I still have significant body image issues and struggle a lot with my weight and my appearance. However, I have friends who are more overweight and “less conventionally attractive” than I (of course I think they are absolutely gorgeous anyway) and so voicing these frustrations gets a little dicey sometimes. I have been made to feel in the past like I’m basically Not Ugly Enough to feel ugly, as if your actual appearance has anything to do with body dysmorphia problems. It’s complicated because I get how it could be insensitive to my friends (some of whom have been bullied for weight/looks in the past and may have been denied roles in theatre for the same reasons, etc etc) to complain about these issues when I have not faced the same kind of backlash and harassment they have. But at the same time, goddamn, my brain tells me some fucked up shit about my body, and I want to be able to vent about that. Perhaps BWW is in a similar situation... one where of course you may feel bad and want to discuss your feelings, but where your feelings are also not necessarily the most important or most harmed in the room. If that makes sense. I think the connection I’m making makes sense, lol
@@MewsAdventure I hear you. Just the fact there are people suffered worse doesn't mean you got to feel fine. The pain is still there, how small it seems. It means you are thoughtful and kind for not sharing what you feel. You cared about their feelings and traumas. I think it's really nice and you are a good friend. But that doesn't make you (or barrett) bad, when you do get to talk about injustice you face. I hope your friends can relate to your pain, instead of comparing it to theirs. Maybe what barrett is facing isn't technically a race thing, but i think people don't need to bring black experience into this.
i take every opportunity to brag about the fact that i got to see in the heights early so i saw it like a month and a half ago and i literally cried 5 minutes into the movie. please do a video on it !!!
When I did stage door years back for First Date on Broadway it was such a fun set up Zachary Levi opened up a barrier, played music & had 1 person or their group come into the barrier get a pic say hi then leave & did it for everyone waiting. It was great he had his own area & fans got to meet him but not in a huge crowd where everyone's pushing. If they don't wanna do stage door that's fine I didn't pay for a m&g I paid to see a musical & if they do stage door & wanna thank, talk or take pics with fans it's a bonus I don't get pissed if they don't come out or do stage door. Not that I go to Broadway/West End much bc I live in Australia.
I’m actually in grease rn. And what I will say is the script isn’t great but if the choreography and the singers are on point you can get a really amazing show out of it.
If BWW discussed classism instead of race she'd have a point, why she centred herself in a discussion about racism ? No clue
Totally agree!
Yes especially since classism can go hand and hand with racism. That comment about not being white enough kind reminds from this one very wealthy family i knew growing up. They had an issue if there kids made the wrong kind of friends and I always got the the feeling this was non white as well as people that didn't have enough money. So like only the right kind of white people. So she definitely should have framed it as classism
That’s just it!! I was going to say yes she does have a point because I was also in the same boat in terms of growing up poor and never getting in with the middle upper class to rich kids and I bonded with those that were in the disadvantaged class and there is something MUCH needed to be said about that. But the racism.. that one touches a bit different. It’s one thing to say you have a foot in understanding what it’s like, I am white on my moms side and Romani and native on my dads so I understand feeling on the boarder of only slightly understanding xenophobia and racism, but I would most definitely admit that I nowhere near have experienced it as much as other People of Color and BIPOC have. It sounded like she made it all about herself when she really needed to add credit where credit is due.
I think it's because racism and classism go together for a lot of people. So as she was making the post she probably thought" Oh someone is going to talk about race, I better talk about it here, so they don't think I didn't realize" but then she just did it poorly.
Also not defending her but remember that the concept of whiteness has been very contextual remember at the start of the last century wealthy white institutions also discriminated against "ethnic" white people eg. Irish, Italian, Eastern Europeans and Jewish etc. were treated as others in addition to black, Asian, Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous/First Nations people. Still closer to power but not fully accepted by those on top.
the rest of barrett’s message was good, but she had no reason to make it about herself. my parents are french immigrants and i’m therefore french, so i’m in a similar boat to barrett, but i’m still white. just because you’re from a different country doesn’t mean you’re a person of color. broadway is so incredibly racist and making yourself, a white woman, the victim is missing the entire point.
i get that what she said was incredibly racist but how is broadway as a whole racist???
@@okkelly6207 it's just that most of broadway is run, like barrett said in her post, by old racist white guys who don't care much about creating a community or a safe space, or diversity, they just want to make a quick buck. also, what barrett said wasn't inherently racist, it was just very ignorant of POC struggles and showed a lot of white priviledge (imo)
@@buduhanfamily2419 I feel like if she had said, "heck, to WASPs even I am not white enough, I can't even imagin what actual POC go through," that would have been better.
@@TurtleJulia definitely
Agree... she's correct about the general sentiment but centering herself was a misstep.
BWW is literally a young, white, thin, mezzo-soprano, brunette. Literally the exact thing Broadway wants for a leading lady. What does she mean she isn’t wanted
I think she’s trying to say she isn’t the typical “girl next door” lead. She has a rougher voice and is pretty tall ( i thiiink) so she isn’t fit for many people’s standards for a Cady-like character. That’s why she’s more fit for Janice versus a “straight man” role. I hope this makes sense 😂
Me, a young, white, thin, mezzo-soprano, brunette reading this: I'm one step closer to being Barrett Wilbert Weed!!!
@@mcsawyeryeah I agree with this! I just think she explained it very poorly
"there are a REALLY bad movie Musicals!" Black CAT with yellow eyes appears.
you mean a person with terrible cat cgi and human hands appear?
The one you described is the actual musical wich was good
“I love movie musicals but also, there’s been some terrible ones, mate” *Amy’s cat appears*
I was literally about to say this! It’s a sign!
😂
Want see a really bad one check out Strange Magic by the George (star wars) Lucas
may i just say that amy’s outfits are always ✨immaculate✨
Oh you’re so sweet, thank you!!
i agree with this opinion
Amy really is a fashion queen 👑
10000% hard agree
I mean the Lucy and yak dungarees 🤩✨✨
The people who say grease is the best musical ever have not seen any other musicals
Edit: just to be clear this is a joke, if your favorite musical is grease than that's wonderful. I'm not here to gate keep
Exactly
Me who’s fav musical is grease: I-
(I watch so many other musicals the last time I listened to grease was 2 weeks ago and I listened to other ones in those 2 weeks)
@@Manat_ YOU'RE VALID
@@rh2219 yay :)
to me it comes across like BWW meant PREDJUDICE and I think if she had phrased it like that it could have come across much better??? (tho I agree with your point about how she's literally been in two Broadway shows so her comment about not being wanted is odd LOL), but the fact she based it specifically around racism cause she has an Italian grandmother just comes across as a bit ignorant and, as you said, centering herself.
She didn't say where her dad is from, except from the other side of the tracks, her father could be from somewhere else and its her mothers grandmother. But what she was saying about not being enough, think about it, you have actors and actresses who are white and who has much longer theatre credits than she does, and its due to them being "white" enough to be seen in other roles besides just the stereotypical angry lesbian or nerd that turns into a killer for her boyfriend. the two actresses who are white as white are Seria bogus, she is pout into and used for everything, Laura Osness, and The actress who was in Annastatia, and carrie revival and gets allot of attention and work in NYC. and other cautions can make other cautions feel that they are not white enough, just like there are african americans who are told they aren't black enough or are to light to be black. not everything is racist and being told to put others down, this is what has happened to her and if we are still going to say tell your own truth and be your truth, i'm sorry cautions are allowed to have and feel the way they are being treated in this industry as well. There is such a thing as not being used for more roles when your type cast and that is probably more to what she was meaning., But all this we should hate or cancel people open line especially twitter is really desisting. When POeter Pan live came out the actress who played her is the same actress who ws in sound of music live and wendy and in both musicals she looked really weird and really funky looking in how they made her up and such. but wen you see her in interviews she looks normal. every one has r is being attacked it doesn't matter if your white black or asian american, this is not going to go away by shaming and canceling people. we should all be happy and thankful that theatre was not and isn't being permanently destroyed due to Covid. so be happy we still have live theatre.
Personally I find "What's Wrong With Me" heartbreaking. It kinda has the same vibe as "Lifeboat" from Heathers. The comedic fun character is opening up about how difficult her life is in that moment and how hard it is for them.
The Chris McCarrell/TLT situation is so frustrating. To me it just smacks of Broadway elitism, that they couldn’t bear to at least acknowledge the silly little musical based on a very popular children’s/YA book. Is it the best musical ever? No of course not, but in a year when literally 4 musicals were eligible, you cannot tell me that there was nothing there that was worthy of recognition. Especially Chris McCarrell. It’s a blatant and pointed snub and it feels like they’re intentionally trying to alienate the younger fan base it caters to.
You could make the claim that it's also quite ableist. 90% of the characters in the show have ADHD and Dyslexia. Literally, you have a musical that celebrates neurodivergent kids and portrays our reality really well (i have ADHD) and it didn't even get nominated. Chris did such an amazing job and it just reeks of Broadway elitism and ableism that he didn't even get nominated and they basically just gave the tony to Aaron tveit.
I do think that the governors of the Tony's could have made an exception this year, but nominations and wins require a certain percentage of votes and it was pretty widely known that very few voting members saw TLT. I don't think it was actually a punishment for the show. I do think if it reopens, they should extend its eligibility to the next cycle.
@@lindsaym.h.3583 why should they be voters if they arent educated on the options? at least see all the shows you are voting for
@@lindsaym.h.3583 The Lightning Thief was only on Broadway for a 16 week limited run. It opened, played, and closed pre-pandemic. Despite this, it seems like it should still have been eligible for Tonys. The fact that most Tony voters did not see it suggests to me that they had written it off without even giving it a chance, and the pandemic exposed their negligence. Either that or the way the Tonys structure the requirements for members to attend eligible shows is incompetently done. Unless I’ve missed some information that radically changes things, it just solidifies my impression that Broadway elitism was the reason this musical wasn’t nominated, but maybe in a slightly different way.
@@classicalheroes8910 Because nominators aren't typically invited to see shows until March - April. TLT was already closed, and during the 16-week run, they did not have a nominators performance.
I wholeheartedly agree with the stage door comment; especially with how stage doors could be more organized. It was so stressful and chaotic for me in my wheelchair to get into a position where I’d be seen by the cast because people kept cutting in front of me or hitting me with their arms when shoving. Thankfully a worker at the theater saw me and helped position me closer to the divider so I could say hello and all that good stuff. I wish the theater was more accessible for disabled individuals!
@Eva I was very lucky to have met great staff at the venue but the fact that I was able to stage door was pure chance. I also really wish we had more disabled people in theater!
@Eva Anastasia!
That is very important! Thank you for talking about this!
@Eva I’ve been a fan of the movie since I was little and followed the musical as it developed, so it was a big dream to see it live! I’ve been “late” to musicals closing so many times it sucks 😭
Currently listening to this while roller skating in my basement. I just got cast in Xanadu, a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do 😊
Congrats on getting cast!!
I was Hermès in Xanadu JR in middle school and it was fun. I really wanted to be Hermès so I made my mom help me make a costume to audition in so I got super cheap clearance shoes and glued feathers on, and I glued feathers to a headband, and then my mom ironed some letters on a Tshirt and it said Zeus’s Postal Service. I wore the shoes and my headband for the show and my teacher donated her old shirt which was like a dress on me and a fun sparkly belt. 12 year old me empowered all the women who saw the show by saying yes to gender blind casting.
xanadu is so fun! i was just erato in xanadu
omg i've never heard of someone else being in xanadu! i was in the ensemble of xanadu jr in middle school! it's such a fun show!
I absolutely love “what’s wrong with me.” It’s one of my favorite songs from Mean Girls! I agree that I never really thought of it as a funny song either, I actually find it to be quite serious and sad. If you’re watching the show, the situation around the song might be funny, but if you really listen to the lyrics and think about what she’s saying, it’s actually quite sad
I've never seen the show, so I can't comment on the context, but from listening to the Cast Recording I definitely agree that I always understood it as quite a sad song. It's showing all of Gretchen's insecurities, most of which she doesn't even acknowledge or might not even be aware of. It's a heartbreaking song about a young girl doing everything and bending over backwards so that she can fit in and it is one of my favourite songs from the show, along with the Reprise.
@@johanna2460 I totally agree! It’s like you took the thoughts from my mind and worded them with such eloquence in a way that I never could!
I originally listened to the soundtrack and found ‘What’s wrong with me’ to be a song that really struck a chord with me. It showed all of my insecurities in a song and it was so relatable and heartbreaking to see someone else (even just a character) seeing that. Then I watched a bootleg and people were laughing...
@@soyboy6953 yep, same here .-.
I love Aaron Tveit so much, but the way the rules work for the Tony's, he has to get a certain percentage of votes to win and there is an evil, evil part of me that would love for them to open the envelope and say "And the Tony goes to....no one."
This is a whole big mood
stare dooring seems so anxiety-inducing for the actors, like that's a bunch of strangers simply lining up for them. not stage dooring definitely shouldn't be as stigmatized as it is.
Okay, here's an unpopular opinion that so many people are gonna be up in arms about, but here goes:
Barrett Wilbert Weed is such a talented actress and singer, but I hate hearing her perform live because her belting just sounds raspy and grating and as though she's screaming a lot of the time...love her, but there's my opinion
HARD AGREE. like her concert performance of i'd rather be me? that was... not anything i'd wanna put on my spotify playlist, to say the least.
I agree!! She’s very unhealthy when she sings, at least that’s what my sister tells me. She’s a performer, so she knows much more than I do. Barrett singing defying gravity made me want to hop in my own lil lifeboat and catch a gnarly wave over to another UA-cam video.
Yes I'm not the only one who think that! I always felt like she was screaming instead of singing. And I'm pretty sure it must be super unhealthy for her voice.
@@nanalove3819 it is. didn't she damage her voice or something along those lines after heathers?
@@buduhanfamily2419 heard that too but I wasn't sure.
The person who sent you the Dear Evan Hansen comment is 100% spot on - apparently it was originally intended to be a send-up of the way grief has been commodified in our social media age, which is largely still present in the character of Alana.
If anyone is interested, the podcast by Jimi and Tommy, Musical Theatre Happy Hour, digs deeper into this! (Episode 99).
Love their discussion on it (and all other musicals) - I've been recommending that episode for anyone who's had questions about the movie trailer.
It's still incredibly important to understand Evan and why it all happened. It's really sad that the show is thought as if it was about "being found". Honestly it's ironic. It's exactly what the show portrayed and painted in a negative light
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The writers literally based it on a friend of their's who committed suicide in high school and people were trying to capitalize off of it on social media. They modified that story to make Evan a sympathetic protagonist so yeah that description was definitely spot on.
14:17 YES! Say it louder! We talk about inclusion but somehow we always forget about diversity in body types and sizes
Ahhh I love the rainbow top happy pride!!!
Happy Pride!!! 🏳️🌈
i’m SO mad that disney dropped Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and sold it to Amazon cause now it’s only coming out on prime and wont get a theatrical release like it should have :/
please it's been almost a year and i'm still salty about chris's lack of a nomination
SAME, he really got robbed, it was incredibly rude of the Tonys to not even NOMINATE him when he was the only other person eligible.
@@caitlinb35 HONESTLY. like especially during a year when we needed to spread positivity and kindness the MOST. come on!!! it's just so petty ugh
@@caitlinb35 Think it’s also a bit rude to Aaron Tveit, as it sort of puts an asterix next to his win, whereas what should have happened is them both nominated and then Aaron win.
@@danielrobinson7350 He doesn't win automatically. He has to get a certain percentage of votes. I don't know that the voting body won't just vote for him, but he could in theory lose to no one.
@@lindsaym.h.3583 Dude, I was LIVID when I found that out!! How DARE Tony voters put Aaron in that position?! He's a better person than I - I wouldn't even go. Or, if I went and I lose I'd be OBNOXIOUS. What a beyond shitty thing to do. "We like you, just not enough to actually just hand you this"
Every award show out there is corrupt. Tony’s aren’t exempt.
I’m also really glad that there is starting to be more pushback for the shady inner workings of Broadway. The nepotism, racism, misogyny, and classism has been too out there for too long. I don’t think we’ll get the answer or a solution but having discussions and being open to discussion is a good step. Let’s see how this goes
Please do an In the Heights videos!!! It was so special but no one I know wants to see it/talk to me about it. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I’ll definitely do one this week 🥰
@@AmyLovatt1 Can't wait!
I live there, and I watched the movie last night, and half the time was just me pointing at the screen and going, “ooh I’ve been there” lol
Bandstand and Bonnie and Clyde were seriously snubbed
AGREED
I like the stage door idea, especially using the Heather's example, I also liked what they did at the first stage Les Mis concert with the barriers and the security told you who you could talk to, who was coming out, if they were doing photos or if it was just autographs and got actors out hassle free or undetected who didn't want to stage door, best stage door experience I've had actually
I know that 100 greatest musicals show you're talking about and I've watched it many times. It's so old and really needs to be redone. I mean it's from 2003; there's sooo many amazing shows that have been released since then and I'd love to see an updated list.
However those lists always have some...choices...
opinion about six: i think six could be better! it's super fun to listen to and its fun to watch, but i always felt a little disappointed about the story. in the opening number, the queens bring up a lot about how there is more to their story, and that their connection to henry isn't all there is to them, but that's all the show is. i wish they talked about their achievements or notable facts outside of their marriage, but they only sing about what everyone knows already. i understand the message at the end of it and that it's the point but i wish there was more than just the final 10 minutes of empowerment.
because even in "six" they only sing about what "could've been" and not things that did happen that not a lot of people know about. if that makes sense.
Yes! But then again history isn’t completely accesible…
@@torchtorquedreams4348 yeah it's understandable
Plus it is said, we need to sing about the only thing we all can relate on henrey
i know i already mentioned the outfit but the makeup, the hair, the whole fit, amy stop making all of us look ugly by comparison
Spring awakening deaf west over spring awakening obc
AGREED!
Got to hand it to Michael Arden, that twist at the end was breathtaking, especially when Andy picks up Ali and she disappears with them upending the literary allusion.
100%
I saw in the heights today and absolutely loved it!! I’m sad about a couple of changes but overall absolutely amazing!!
I went by myself cause everyone else was busy and I’d already waited a year for this movie I wasn’t waiting any longer haha
Yesss a fellow Confrontation fan! I always tell people it’s my favorite song from Les Mis and they’re always like “what?”
Can’t beat a bit of them both spit-screaming JAVERT!! at the same time.
@@danielrobinson7350 exactly!
I always thought What's Wrong With Me was really sad? Not sure how it's funny. Anyway, I really like it - and I'm not even much of a Mean Girls musical fan. I thought it added more depth to Gretchen's character which was really nice since she's always been my favourite of the Plastics.
In my opinion, BWW was trying to make a point on the similarities and differences between classism and racism. That's a complex relationship, and its definitely noteworthy, but I don't think that a few Instagram stories are really a place where you can have thoes long, complex talks.
When you asked for unpopular opinions I literally couldn't think of one and now I'm sad cause I'm boring lol
You’re not boring!!!
@@AmyLovatt1 why thank you
Same
Oh look, an unpopular opinion
I heard about what happened with Barrett..😬😬
Listen, I love her but she ain’t getting away with this.
Yeah I’ve been such a big fan for years but it’s not ok
What did she do?
@@melissahernandez669 Amy explains that at 9:18 :)
@@melissahernandez669 she exspressed hedor opinion on how the industry treated certain actors and actresses that don't fit the mold for casting directors, to be used over and over again in shows, and how she feels its her feelings she's not white enough for the industry or for other causation people. and this feeling doesn't just go with pic and is not owned by pic, feelings are feelings and if others have the write to tweet theirs and order shows canceled due to not enough diversity than she has the write to tweet her feelings and grevinses about the industry also, and not be attacked.
I'm personally not a huge fan of stage dooring anyway, but I'm seeing Les Mis in Tokyo this weekend and we've all been sent an email that we have an hour at most to leave the vicinity of the theatre and anyone loitering around stage door will be politely but firmly told to move along.
Please do a review of In the Heights! I haven't been able to get my second dose yet and I need to live vicariously through UA-camrs. I'm so excited to see ITH!
7:35 Talks about bad movie musicals and a cat appears... Just saying
I totally agree that Evita is ALW's best show; definitely underrated these days (also speaking of movie musicals that were lackluster... 👀)
The "Meet & Greet" idea might have been specifically done at The Other Palace as I saw it being done for "Be More Chill" as well.
I’ve actually heard through the grapevine that BWW can be very rude and unpleasant to work with. (Again just rumors, I have no confirmation of this) but someone said Tina Fey had reservations casting her and had to talk to her and confirm that she wouldn’t be a problem. Soooo maybe that’s the reason “broadway didn’t want her”?? 🤷🏽♀️
On the comment you only included for humor, when I was young I thought I hated musicals because I hated Grease so much.
Also, I don’t think any award show is… you know… NOT corrupt
eee happy pride Amy! love the outfit, especially the butterfly clips (i think)!
Thank you!!!! (And yeah they are butterfly clips 🤩🤩)
ooh i get to see In The Heights tonight probably!
Evita is my favourite ALW show too! The songs are fantastic and I love historical shows! Also, Patti LuPone in the original cast recording is just ✨iconic✨
It's brilliant, isn't it!
Only thing I liked about the prom movie was Andrew Rannels.
As a tall person, I feel soooo bad sometimes
i’m personally of the opinion that BWW likely meant that message on her insta story in a manner that was trying to highlight elitism and classism in broadway, but due to (likely) emotions in the moment, the phrasing ended up being a bit unintentionally offensive and a bit self-serving. based off of how she is otherwise (in interviews, etc), i personally doubt she would have intended to be offensive. if i turn out to be wrong with this, my sincerest apologies. but for now, i will recognize that she said something that ended up being poorly thought out and a bit undermining, if not a bit offensive. i will also give her the benefit of the doubt in her intentions. and over all, this at the least lets us all have a reminder to make sure to do our best to have self awareness when we are speaking on delicate issues.
I would love a video on the In the Heights movie!!! The cinematography, the singing, the acting, the dancing- *chef's kiss*
Got chills when she mentioned getting chills over the barricade 👌🏻
As a tall person who generally chooses stall seats, I always feel a bit bad about that! i usually sit towards the back though, and will happily swap seats if there is someone who can't see behind me!
thank you for reading barret amy!!!! thanks for using your platform. i didn’t know about this!
*talking about movie musicals*
also there’s been some terrible ones made
*literally looks at a cat*
Hi Ilysm! Please do a video on in the heights! I saw it in the theater and I got so emotional seeing the trailer for wss and deh. I adore rachel lol. Anyway it was such a good movie and I would love to know your opinion ♥️♥️
Amy mentioned the cher show in under 3 mins and honestly...we Stan.
We'd all love your takes on In The Heights as well as the casting controversy
the "In The Heights" movie pissed me off, i get that when transferring mediums you have to change some things, but imho it lost the heart, what made it so impactful by cutting some hard-hitting songs, and by killing off Abuela too soon
Happy Pride!!! I love your outfit 💕
Thank you so much! 🤩
I think the thing about movie musicals is that it's a way to expose people to musicals when they otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity. In Rural places, you aren't going to get someone to drive over an hour to their nearest theater and drop $100 on a ticket if they have never seen a musical before. I know it's not the same. but it's not meant to be the same. I wasn't able to see shows growing up, but I had movie musicals. It made me love those musicals and I fell in love with the stage productions later. If I hadn't had that taste for it to begin with, I wouldn't have saved and driven an hour and a half to go to the theater.
Happy Pride! Lovvvve the outfit, Amy!
Thank you 🥰🤩
With those UK countdowns, I think they ask the general public so it's possible 'Grease' is the only musical they've ever seen/remember when they're asked lol
Just wanted to say I love your videos! You always spend just the right amount of time talking about something without overdoing it, you’re so funny and sweet and not afraid to politely disagree have have differing opinions, your voice and presence is so lovely and calming, and you always have something interesting to say! ❤️ a breath of fresh air, always!
Oh my goodness this is the nicest comment ever, thank you so much!!
She maybe should have said she wasn't American enough for the white middle class kids....
Like I get the sentiment but just not well worded
Even then idk... a lot of “Americans” like to say things like “I’m not white, I’m Italian!” when it comes to issues of race & denying their privilege. She mentions her dad growing up poor & her nana being an immigrant... and yes that’s true and informs her identity but... that’s how a lot of middle class white kids are here. Ultimately BWW is a rich Broadway star, very fortunate, had voice lessons, and other immigrants and poor people will NEVER get the same opportunities she did.
Not well worded at all, I agree with that. And lacking self awareness. She’s not wrong about who runs Broadway, but she’s not entirely different from them, either.
@@ambriaashley3383 Yep… the topic of some white people having “racial ambiguity” and confirm to be white when it’s convenient to them, plus colorism… it’s been a pretty iffy topic that I don’t think many people can explain or respond to well, including myself, whether it’s lack of knowledge or fear of backlash
When I saw Rent on tour they did a small Q and A meet and greet afterwards and it was completely optional. It was amazing to be able to talk with the actors and I was able to get a picture the whole cast. It was one of the best theater experiences I've ever had. I think that the optional meet and greet would make the experience so much better for both the actors and the fans.
if you want to, i’d absolutely love an in the heights video
12:21 We love a mean girls pun. ROUND OF APPLAUSE!!!
I love your icon miss Fletcher is awesome and I think she has an amazing singing voice.
i love these unpopular opinion videos!! also you should totally do a vid on in the heights
Finally the confrontation is getting the love it deserves it is my fav les mis song
Aaah shouting out tl5y movie musical 🙌🏽
I’m sorry but I have to agree with BWW here, I can’t comment on the American experience however in Australia - I’m considered a “wog” which was a derogatory slur used against people who came from country’s near the Mediterranean Sea (Italian, Greek, Serbian ect.), and yes, we very much grew up in a different culture and are treated differently than say our more “classically white” peers. This is in no way diminishing POC but I can fully understand her saying that she’s not white enough for the white kids.
Yes, this is what came to mind when I found out about this controversy too! I've an Asian background, but even I've never truly related to the internet/American concept of white vs poc because the race/cultural segments I grew up with in Australia doesn't break down like that. Also don't know how it works in America, but as the Italian vs "White" discrimination has existed, I just also don't see how BWW is necessarily "offensive" even if perhaps inaccurate in US…?
2:33 I think what makes the show interesting was that it is both about "being found" and about t"urning grief into a commodity". In other words I would say it is a story about how Evan is trying to be found the wrong way, but how it is only found at the very end after he explained with his mother. And that what is great about this show : it is manichean and is very complex.
Lol I think that mean girls is actually underrated. People are so obsessed with critiquing the actors and the fact that the movie was amazing and the musical could never match up-
I think the musical is actually better than the movie. I love the movie but the musical does develop the characters emotionally more and the musical also talks about how social media affects teens and Janis’ message of I’d Rather Be Me is great too. There’s so much more to dig deep into here but people are so focused on hating on the show and dismissing its fans as kids, its quite sad
My first thought was “underrated” was a bit of a stretch. Then I realized that yeah, the musical doesn’t receive the praise that it deserves
Please make a video addressing/diving into the Barret.W.W comment!! Thanks 😊 (her comment was a bit silly seeing as she's been in Bare, Heathers, Mean girls and many concerts ect.)
oh no... what has barett done?
edit: ahhh😬 that could have been a good post but she ruined it by inserting herself.
4:25 When I was in third grade, my class took a field trip to see The Nutcracker. Even though it was many years ago, I still remember the crazy experience I had.
There wasn’t enough seats on the bus my class was on so me and a few other students had to go with the second graders. The five (I think) of us sat in a small corner of the theatre with our special needs teacher. The person in front of me kept moving their head the whole time, to a point where I could never see anything through the entire performance. When it came to go back to our school, not only did my small group get back to school earlier than the rest of our class, but the busses forgot one of the fourth grade classes and left them at the theatre before eventually picking them up.
Not for any particular reason, but your honest enthusiasm was really welcome today
Amy and I be like: Yeah the Les Miz concert is good, but THE FINAL BATTLE AND THE REVOLVING BARRICADE IN THE FULL STAGED PRODUCTION COME ON. JUST GIVE US DEAD ENJOLRAS AND LET US CRY.
Yeah I definitely wouldn’t say What’s Wrong With Me is meant to be a funny song
Lots of tall people are fully aware of it and do their best to stay low for people stuck behind them. It's the man bun dude you have to watch out for
Totally agree about Evita! I don't really like any other ALW shows very much, but Evita is great! (Of course, I also have the unpopular opinion that I like the Evita movie, but...🤷♀️)
I like quite a few ALW shows, but Evita is definitely my favourite!
Loved loved what you said about the stage door! So on one side I think a quick autograph/photo doesn’t hurt anyone and without the audience you wouldn’t be doing what you love but there’s always people who take it too far and can be rude! I didn’t know Heathers did that but I think that’s such a great idea. ALSOOOOOO every other industry charges for meet and greets so people should be grateful
Okay so BWW maybe didn’t express it well, but what she’s experienced is a real thing (some refer to it as ‘colourism’, where your degree of whiteness is a factor in the opportunities you land). I totally agree that it was tone deaf of her to say, and I’m sure many people rolled their eyes knowing just how much more difficult it is for POC, but I wouldn’t sweep away the fact that ‘not white enough’ is a real thing some people experience.
Ok so maybe what Barrett said was a little bit self centered but that doesn’t mean what she said wasn’t true.
Anyone calling her a racist for calling out the racism on Broadway needs to seek help 💅🏻
Love hearing your input on all these comments! Only note would be that I don't think Orpheus could be cast as chubby... they're all starving ;)
Talking about movie musicals:”There has been some terrible ones made” ….says hello to her CAT(s) 🤣😂🤣
Eugene's entrance must have been scripted! 😆
Sorry, when you said "Hairspray", did you mean to say "The one with Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray"?
😂😂😂😂 I do, can’t believe I forgot it’s proper title
I feel like so many of the currently popular shows wouldn't exist without Cabaret.
Also, The Visit deserves a second chance.
Definitely do a Heights review! I saw it last night in theaters.. then again this morning in theaters. Haha. I just want to live in that show....
GOD YES!! I’d love to hear your thoughts on In the Heights!!
I honestly thought this was a Chucky cosplay. Ended up being something even better!
I can’t believe a space for theater kids exist!!!! I’m so happy I found your channel.
I‘m so excited for part 2!!
honestly i’m just happy barrett is still *alive*
Same.
I mean i kinda get barrett, my korean friends didn't like when I brought 'foreigner view point' on social issues. You can always be not asian woman enough and those kinda stuff. You can still feel left out in your own racial group whether you are asian or black, i guess white is no exception.
Maybe white person whinning about it seemed bratty for people who suffer severe racism, but I think that's kinda cruel?? Just because others suffer more than you doesn't mean what you feeling is nothing.
Ooooh, I can relate to this in a barely tangentially related way? I’m a person with an ~average~ body type but am *technically* obese by BMI standards. I’m conventionally attractive enough that I can’t remember ever specifically being made fun of for my looks, but I still have significant body image issues and struggle a lot with my weight and my appearance. However, I have friends who are more overweight and “less conventionally attractive” than I (of course I think they are absolutely gorgeous anyway) and so voicing these frustrations gets a little dicey sometimes. I have been made to feel in the past like I’m basically Not Ugly Enough to feel ugly, as if your actual appearance has anything to do with body dysmorphia problems.
It’s complicated because I get how it could be insensitive to my friends (some of whom have been bullied for weight/looks in the past and may have been denied roles in theatre for the same reasons, etc etc) to complain about these issues when I have not faced the same kind of backlash and harassment they have. But at the same time, goddamn, my brain tells me some fucked up shit about my body, and I want to be able to vent about that.
Perhaps BWW is in a similar situation... one where of course you may feel bad and want to discuss your feelings, but where your feelings are also not necessarily the most important or most harmed in the room. If that makes sense. I think the connection I’m making makes sense, lol
@@MewsAdventure I hear you. Just the fact there are people suffered worse doesn't mean you got to feel fine. The pain is still there, how small it seems.
It means you are thoughtful and kind for not sharing what you feel. You cared about their feelings and traumas. I think it's really nice and you are a good friend. But that doesn't make you (or barrett) bad, when you do get to talk about injustice you face. I hope your friends can relate to your pain, instead of comparing it to theirs.
Maybe what barrett is facing isn't technically a race thing, but i think people don't need to bring black experience into this.
i take every opportunity to brag about the fact that i got to see in the heights early so i saw it like a month and a half ago and i literally cried 5 minutes into the movie. please do a video on it !!!
omg PLEASE do a reaction video to In The Heights! I'd love to know your thoughts!
I can't wait to see in the heights!!!
I love your videos Amy!! 😘
For the Prom movie, I was able to watch it a second time cuz i was craving the soundtrack but i certainly complained 25% of the time i was watching it
When I did stage door years back for First Date on Broadway it was such a fun set up Zachary Levi opened up a barrier, played music & had 1 person or their group come into the barrier get a pic say hi then leave & did it for everyone waiting. It was great he had his own area & fans got to meet him but not in a huge crowd where everyone's pushing.
If they don't wanna do stage door that's fine I didn't pay for a m&g I paid to see a musical & if they do stage door & wanna thank, talk or take pics with fans it's a bonus I don't get pissed if they don't come out or do stage door. Not that I go to Broadway/West End much bc I live in Australia.
I’m actually in grease rn. And what I will say is the script isn’t great but if the choreography and the singers are on point you can get a really amazing show out of it.
In the heights is amazing!