André De Shields final Hadestown curtain call, "We Raise Our Cups," & "Believe in Yourself"

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • André De Shields takes his final bows as Hermes in Hadestown Sunday, May 30th, 2022. In addition to the standard curtain call, including Persephone (Tara Jackson) singing "We Raise Our Cups," with Orpheus (Reeve Carney on the liar), the mayor of New York gives a proclamation that May 30th is now André De Shields day. He then closed out the night by singing, "Believe in Yourself" from The Wiz.
    Filmed & edited by Shoshana / ‪@bwaySHO‬
    #AndréDeShields #Hadestown #TheWiz #BelieveInYourself #WaitForMe

КОМЕНТАРІ • 21

  • @Mellomaphoneluver
    @Mellomaphoneluver Рік тому +47

    I had been putting off seeing this show because, y'know, money. BUT. When I found out this man was leaving in May? Boy, you know I scrounged up enough to hit a train to NYC to see one of his last performances because I was NOT missing this absolute ICON. I am sooooo glad I did. Incredible man, incredible talent.

    • @Mellomaphoneluver
      @Mellomaphoneluver Рік тому +4

      I would also like to add, I made this comment before watching the whole video and did not put together the "Believe in Yourself" title...I'm officially in tears!!! Love The Wiz!

  • @mrentertainment1630
    @mrentertainment1630 2 роки тому +75

    It was hard to hold back the tears. What a beautiful sendoff to the legendary André De Shields.

  • @justinsperanza3673
    @justinsperanza3673 2 роки тому +27

    They don't make them like this anymore! What a class act!

  • @chillarypuff
    @chillarypuff 2 роки тому +36

    The end of an era. I saw hadestown a few weeks ago because I heard he was leaving. I am SO GLAD I did. What an amazing cast and musical ❤

  • @theatrebear
    @theatrebear 2 роки тому +23

    What a freaking legend. I want to be André when I grow up!

  • @Gnostic72
    @Gnostic72 Рік тому +9

    Damn! Now THAT’S a true Artist & Performer.

  • @bellarc321
    @bellarc321 2 роки тому +30

    I saw Hadestown in April. I loved André so much! He brought so much life to Hermes and I can’t imagine anyone else playing him! I cried when I found out he was leaving Hadestown!

    • @bwaySHO
      @bwaySHO  2 роки тому +4

      André really is a special talent!! He will definitely be missed, but I know Hadestown is in fabulous shape with everyone playing the role now and whoever will take over full time!!

    • @averageoilithmoment
      @averageoilithmoment 2 роки тому +1

      I saw it in April too. Andre was such a star and absolutely amazing. It’s sad to see him go and it’s gonna be hard to picture anybody else capturing his same personality. But, whoever replaces him will surely be amazing as well.

    • @bellarc321
      @bellarc321 2 роки тому

      @@averageoilithmoment I was thinking about who would replace him and I think Leslie Odam Jr. could do it!

  • @serenity6831
    @serenity6831 2 роки тому +12

    So so glad to see his beautiful performance one last time. What a send off!

  • @pawsitivetimz2906
    @pawsitivetimz2906 Рік тому +7

    this man has all of my respect i wish there were more people like him in the world and i will always think of him as the best hermes

  • @randyseay4855
    @randyseay4855 Рік тому +5

    I saw the show in February of ‘20 just before the shutdown. Cannot get over it. What an experience. A stunning night in the theatre. Andre de Shields is truly a legend.

  • @yanoyscabam
    @yanoyscabam Рік тому +5

    The harmonies at 5:03 are immaculate 😍

  • @judycotner5028
    @judycotner5028 2 роки тому +15

    Amazing send off. Thank you for capturing it all for us. 🌹

    • @bwaySHO
      @bwaySHO  2 роки тому +1

      Thrilled I could share the wonderful emotions from Sunday with everyone 🌹♥️

  • @lizzabbott
    @lizzabbott 2 роки тому +8

    Andre ! We love you ! God bless you always !

  • @yanoyscabam
    @yanoyscabam Рік тому +2

    We Raise Our Cups starts at 2:58 😉