I went to see this production in April of 2022, getting a great seat about six or seven rows back. Early in this song, Patti found me randomly in the audience and sang most of the rest of it right to me. This is something some actors do to help personalize the message they're sending and something I'd tried a few times when I was majoring in theatre back in the early '90s. We were all wearing masks in the theater at the time, but I returned her eye contact throughout the song and hopefully gave her enough of what she needed in that moment. Excellent performance from a big time Broadway performer and a lifelong memory for me.
This whole number and scene DOES hit different with Bobbie as a woman - suddenly it feels like Bobbie is almost looking at a mirror when she watches Joanne - like she's seeing how she herself could end up if she continues the way she has been, so jaded that even having a loving husband no longer does anything for her.
It was an authorized recording of just this one song by the show’s social media team. They released it for publicity in the show’s final weeks on Broadway. I was amazed when they first posted it!
I went to london to see a completely different show but this had extended so I definitely got a ticket. For 20 pounds no less because it was a rush ticket. I was so impressed with her doing all that choreography at the beginning of the second act.
I loved the remake of this show with a female lead, but I much prefer this song when bobby is sitting there uncomfortable as he's being flirted with throughout this scene. it gives this song a darker edge which I love but Patti is so great that just listening to her sing this song is enough
Right. This doesn't hold a candle to her performance in the concert version with Neil Patrick Harris that was so bitter, cynical, and dark. This version is almost comical which makes it less impactful.
The show won at least three Tony's Why didn't they do a cast recording? They did of the London production (I saw both) and the NYC was better than the west end production
Actually this is strichs song Patti on the underhand makes it to cute the song is supposed to be sung in a sun mmm what drunk state it’s a depressing song look at carol Burnett version from 1978 she does it better in my opinion but I still like Patti and the music backing her up is good it’s just a different take on it
She does it for her encore number at her concerts now. I loved Elaine Stritch's version of it also. Only Patti would have the balls to sing this song with Elaine Stritch on the stage with her
Imagine to have the balls to walk away from Broadway, winning Olivier and TONY awards for the same role at the top of your game. ICON
I went to see this production in April of 2022, getting a great seat about six or seven rows back. Early in this song, Patti found me randomly in the audience and sang most of the rest of it right to me. This is something some actors do to help personalize the message they're sending and something I'd tried a few times when I was majoring in theatre back in the early '90s. We were all wearing masks in the theater at the time, but I returned her eye contact throughout the song and hopefully gave her enough of what she needed in that moment. Excellent performance from a big time Broadway performer and a lifelong memory for me.
omg I saw it in April 2022 too! Lucky you!
this woman is LOCKED IN. she performs the song so differently every time!
It's called being a stage actress. An in this case, one of the best of our time.
This whole number and scene DOES hit different with Bobbie as a woman - suddenly it feels like Bobbie is almost looking at a mirror when she watches Joanne - like she's seeing how she herself could end up if she continues the way she has been, so jaded that even having a loving husband no longer does anything for her.
She's still got it. ALL OF IT.
She’s freaking amazing!! I love that she hasn’t lost her touch!!
This is a beautifully shot rendition and I'd take the full show if they ever gave it to us!
One of the greatest performances of all time.
How DID we get a video of such high quality?! This is wonderful!
It was an authorized recording of just this one song by the show’s social media team. They released it for publicity in the show’s final weeks on Broadway. I was amazed when they first posted it!
Jaw-droppingly great!!!!
I saw this production, about 50 years after seeing the original road show with George Maharis. Loved them both times
An incredible talent..
I went to london to see a completely different show but this had extended so I definitely got a ticket. For 20 pounds no less because it was a rush ticket. I was so impressed with her doing all that choreography at the beginning of the second act.
Sheesh what a Queen omg ❤
I saw this production from the first row!
I've loved this musical for 50 years. I still prefer Bobby over Bobbie, though.
I saw them both ways and I liked them both ways. Each really great in its own way
She reminds me of Karen Walker from Will and Grace.
I loved the remake of this show with a female lead, but I much prefer this song when bobby is sitting there uncomfortable as he's being flirted with throughout this scene. it gives this song a darker edge which I love but Patti is so great that just listening to her sing this song is enough
... it's different now, she's singing it *to* Bobbie now and it's doesn't come across to me as caustic as before
There's definitely a lyric change or two as well - the second verse in particular is edited to be less dismissive of the ladies "in their prime."
Right. This doesn't hold a candle to her performance in the concert version with Neil Patrick Harris that was so bitter, cynical, and dark. This version is almost comical which makes it less impactful.
Who’s Bobbie here?
Katrina Lenk!!
I was front Mezz. Praying she’d stop the show
The show won at least three Tony's Why didn't they do a cast recording? They did of the London production (I saw both) and the NYC was better than the west end production
Nobody can sing this song better than Patti.
😆😂🤣😂😅🤣😆
Actually this is strichs song Patti on the underhand makes it to cute the song is supposed to be sung in a sun mmm what drunk state it’s a depressing song look at carol Burnett version from 1978 she does it better in my opinion but I still like Patti and the music backing her up is good it’s just a different take on it
She does it for her encore number at her concerts now. I loved Elaine Stritch's version of it also. Only Patti would have the balls to sing this song with Elaine Stritch on the stage with her
Elaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch and Barbara Walsh
Divine ICON🤷🏻♀️
I LOVE Katrina Lenk's interaction in this. It makes it better
Chills
Is this is the Smithsonian yet?