Suddenly, Seymour - Ellen Greene & Jake Gyllenhaal - 7/2/2015 - Little Shop - Encores! Off-Center
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2015
- Here's Ellen Greene and Jake Gyllenhaal's performance of the iconic "Suddenly, Seymour" during the July 2nd matinee performance of Encores! Off-Center's 2015 concert production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's "Little Shop of Horrors." This video also features Tracy Nicole Chapman as Chiffon, Marva Hicks as Crystal, and Ramona Keller as Ronnette.
In a text interview with Playbill soon after the production, Ellen had this to say of the performance: “At the end of ’[Suddenly,] Seymour’ I was spent - a song that is difficult for me, for in the lyrics I confess that, ‘Nobody ever treated me kindly.’ The frightening reality of being vulnerable, opening up, letting go, and giving in and trusting. 'Please understand it’s still strange and frightening for losers like I’ve been, it’s so hard to say…’ Today the word 'loser’ is used as a punchline, a put down, but the feeling down on oneself, having a low self esteem - the reality of feeling that word - well, it hurts and drains you causing a helplessness, as if there is a bottomless black hole. Well, during the matinee, I just lost myself in that well of helplessness, sadness and emptiness. I felt like I was hearing that lyric in such a new way, opening up a wound so old and deep. I lost myself in the echo of loneliness, and I did not come in with the next 'Suddenly Seymour,’ but Jake came in with his entrance. He rescued me out of my and Audrey’s reverie through his compassion, empathy and dearness that he so kindly gave me and showered on me. He helped me to get through that rendition of a very emotional song, and I was grateful.” ("Ellen Greene On Her Little Shop Ovations, Working with Jake Gyllenhaal and Future Plans" - Playbill Online)
This concert production was directed by Dick Scanlan, choreographed by Patricia Wilcox, and featured musical direction by Chris Fenwick.
Due to the recent nature of this production, and this recording, only a selection of songs and clips will be uploaded. Any messages or comments inquiring about how to obtain a copy of this recording will be ignored. - Розваги
Bear in mind, she's 64 here!!! She was 35 in the movie...and she still can sing her heart out...wow.
No way she's 66, she looks like she's on her 30
SunBunz well that's just freaking amazing.
UA-cam has been recommending to me many versions of her doing this song, and she varies the business and acting parts of it every time, with each Seymour -- but vocally she absolutely nails it, every time. It's a killer performance.
Right. Wtf? If i hadn't seen Jake i would have thought that they'd uploaded the wrong video
I hope I can still do my job that well at that age....I bet she felt bad she missed her queue....but it’s great he sees she’s not ready and he supports her....STILL HAS AMAZING VOICE! Brings me to tears every time..
One night, in an upper east side karaoke bar, a flamboyantly gay man performed this song perfectly. Acting and singing both parts out across himself. It was the best performance I have ever seen.
Chris Diaz I would love to see that!
That's extremely impressive.
Brandy’s???
I would’ve given my life to have seen this LOLOLOLOLOL
Remember it forever!
She just owns this role. It's 2022 and I'm still coming back to this clip.
I grew up with the movie and seen it a million times. No one else can play/sing that character but her in my book!
@@beva.4009that's not a option. That's just objective truth.
im impressed by Jake Gyllenhaal's voice he can sing
True. Does a good Woody Allen imitation, too.
I´m impressed with his butt!!
JG acting as a perfect nebbish. Whoddathunk?
His turn in Sunday in The Park with Geore (Finishing the Hat) was stunning!
I am too! He's my husband now, he just doesn't know it yet. Now I know he can sing too? Omg
Every single performance of this woman is unique. She just express herself in a honest way, so each time is different. A true artist.
There was supposed to be a cd released that was recorded in the 70’s, but it never came out. 2 cuts are on the songs for a winters night cd. What she does with marry me a little is what Sondheim must have wished for. She should have done a lot on broadway. I don’t understand what happened. Night music, dolly, 20th century all would have been perfect. Probably mrs. Lovett and many more as well.
She has such vulnerability.
The audience adores her. So nice to see.
Bill Yovino I’m willing to bet they went just to see her (I would’ve) reprise her signature role
It was an unbelievable night. I thought the building was going to come down when ellen Greene made her entrance and took her bows.
She was brilliant.
i love how they just hold each other at the end, so intimately, instead of making out. really highlights the sincerity of their love and friendship compared to the farce of a relationship Audrey was forced through with Orin.
I think it also highlights that they felt weird about having a 63-year-old woman make out with a 36 year old man, which is funny because they probably wouldn't have blinked an eye if the ages were reversed.
@@Nothing_Israel It looks like the most natural thing in the World because Ellen Greene hasn't aged. An amazing woman.
Ellen said she missed that line in the song because she was so emotional. She was just so overcome that she couldn't get the line out.
And Jake covered for her, and they finished the song so beautifully. What a special moment ❤
Just like she has said that repeatedly, when she has made mistakes in singing the songs live, for the last decade. She has similar excuses for being a really unpleasant human being too
The fact that she is 64 and can still sing the song is speechless. Personally I think it is one of the most hardest songs to sing mostly for the female part but she still rocks it. X
Ethan Roberts she’s very smart. She simply transposed the song down a tone to fit her 2015 vocal range. The original key would not have been something she’d even try now. The lower key is also a good key for Jake (who can definitely sing!). I love this duet. It brings the house down snd stops the show every single night of a run.
I think one of the reasons Ellen is so amazing as Audrey is because despite the fact that she has been Audrey so many times, she gives a different performance every time. It’s like she wipes her memory of the script and just reacts how Audrey would because she knows the character so well
(obviosuly) NO ONE gets Audrey like Ellen...
she will always be the best
(and those pipes omg)
I was Audrey in my h.s. production. I just found out the guy who played Seymour passed away in a tragic accident... as I watch this, I cant help but cry and smile at the same time. Beautiful memories. Beautiful performances here. Thanks for posting
Do you mean Rick Moranis who played Seymour in the movie? Cos he's still alive
@@saneminotaur shes clearly talking abt her co star 😭
@@nunya069 Ohhh, my bad; total brain fart. That's awful :(
How does she look the same as she did in the movie?!?! What kind of witchcraft is this bc I want it.
Ikr she hasn't changed
She probably eats right, works out and keeps really, really good care of herself.
She probably eat the plant 😶
She probably doesn’t have dentists beating her up
Hard work. Working out. Practicing her singing so its not rusty. You know that stuff.
I bet she can play Audrey in her sleep.
I BET “SHE” CAN TOO....
She dreams as Audrey.
Notice she's the only one without the script
You are absolutely correct! I can not believe how long she played Audrey, It is truly remarkable if you think about it.she could probably perform it backwards, forwards, and standing on her head. 😂 she is absolutely per
She could have been bigger than Midler or lupone. She should still do dolly and she would have been perfect for on the 20thcentury. She understands camp, Midler and cheneworth are campy.
Goosebumps immediately when Ellen Greene started singing. She’s incredible
She looked like she got a little bit overwhelmed emotionally for a moment...
I almost started crying.
She pulled that off in the film too. though she wasn't the one they wanted playing Audrey in the film, they wanted Cyndi Lauper. Thankfully she said no so they fell back on Ellen. No one can play Audrey like Ellen can.
She said in the comment under the video that she got so lost in what she was feeling she forgot one of her Seymours, that's that "lost moment", but Jake came in and made his entrance and got them back on track. I can only imagine, after so many years, how one can internalize a character. Powerfully emotional song, and Jake was right there supporting her. She is just incredible.
I will never forget this concert. And honestly, I think she was so overwhelmed that she just couldn’t sing the climactic line and Jake was aware of it and they finished it beautifully together.
Two things, first off, the fact that she seemingly is hit so hard with the raw emotion and history she has with this song that she isn't able to sing a line is amazing, second, this is to me, still the greatest Broadway musical song of all time.
When she couldn't sing the line and Jake noticed and he sang...it made his "Yes, you can" even more moving. 😢❤
She was 64 and still slaying the game.
Wow, where have I been??? I did not know Jake Gyllenhaal was a singer!😱 I love it !!!
my word she still has it . what a voice.
I was Audrey once, glad I found me. I don't have a "Suddenly Seymour" but know am worthy of one, have a blessed life all.x
Sometimes it can be a curse for an actor to be so closely associated with a role that they can seem stuck with it. Then there are times it can be such a blessing to be given the opportunity to grow with a role over years and decades and to really plumb all the dimensions that character has inside it. Jake gave a great performance here, but it was clear how well organized and well crafted it was on his part. Ellen on the other hand has done the work so many times over, by now she just lives it, and all the variations she brings feel right and true because they are (including the dark spiral she mentions being trapped in). It's hard to make Jake Gyllenhaal look like the newbie, but boy did she do that.
I threw my phone clear across the room because of how good this is.
She literally sings herself out of breath! It’s quite incredible.
I'm not sure if it is acting or if she's about to pass out on stage at some points.... But she will always be the one and only Audrey and no one will ever reach her level of awesomeness. When she sings I forget to breathe. It is so impressive that she can still do it like that, making you forget that she aged at all.
I think she's bending over to tighten her stomach muscles to belt.
@@samirarahdri6250 That’s what I was thinking too
In an interview, she said she was really overcome with emotion and empathy for Audrey at this performance. That’s why she misses one of the last “suddenly Seymours.”
Also, bending over helps with vocals!
At the end you could see that last embrace she was so grateful to him that she wasn't alone that moment on stage. He must be amazing to work with.
Exactly!❤
Poor Ellen! She missed one of the Suddenly Seymours. But after all these years, she's still got it! And how lucky she got to sing that with Jake! OMG!!!
StrongEnough78 She said she was overwhelmed the emotion. The line “for losers like I’ve been” got to her.
how lucky was he to sing with her
It all worked out. :)
Fortunately, this song is all about second chances in life for people knocked down in the dirt. She recovered and knocked it out of the park.
@@versversa8083 exactly lol
I’m obsessed with Ellen. She got better with age. I’m also blown away by Jake’s voice!
She didn't age at all. I'm honestly amazed
Jake has a great voice. Another Avengers Universe ensemble that can sing. Ellen Greene though. Wow! She not only still has it, she's always had it. She's the only cast member from the original Broadway show and movie that's still performing Little Shop Of Horrors. She's incredible. 😎👍
There's talks of Scarlet Johanssen playing Audrey in a remake.
I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Jake as Seymour. And Ellen Greene is just a TRUE LEGEND......❤️💪✊
That Ellen Greene has some fantastically powerfulll pipes!!! Great job by Jake Gyllenhaal, as well!!! Woweewowwowwoww!!!!!
I came here to watch Jake Gyllenhaal sing but left the comment section once Ellen Greene started. Holy shit shes good, captivating and doesnt age at all. Damn I love that song
The movie is my childhood. She's an absolute iconic legend.
i saw her do this in the original production in 82
this woman is amazing
Her singing steals the show.
I love the recovery when she misses one of her "Suddenly Seymores." Very professional!
You know your something special when you don't solely rely on your voice to sell the song. She really puts in all the facial requirements to sell the song-She owns this song & reminds the audience that. It's such a shame this musical never made it to Australia, i would pay good money to see it.
OMG shes hardly aged a day. Still lokks amazing and sounds a dream in the role. So wish I saw her live, what an experience 💘
Incredible that she can sing so powerfully still, and looks so good too! Jake does a fantastic job, didn't know he could sing! All in all a great performance.
She’s the most talented person to ever walk this earth
2nd time here and still crying!
This song gets me every time. What a stellar performance. We love you Ellen Greene!
OMG Ellen Green hasn't age a day since that film in 86. Amazing!
She's a true living legend.
I was there! I had so much fun that night
Ellen Greene is a SOUL GODDESS!!
They call it broadway torch singing vibrato. She does it brilliantly.
I'M NOT CRYING YOU ARE 💔💔💔💔
Stop cutting onions
Every time! They were both so amazing! ❤😢❤
ugh, jake really is the perfect man
Ellen Greene got that Death Becomes Her potion. Looks the absolute same. *Siempre Viva!!!*
LIVE FOREVER
Now a warning...
NOW A WARNING?!
Ellen is an absolute legend and treasure!
Thank you so much for sharing Ellen Greene's reflection on this performance.
I already loved her in this role, but knowing how the lyrics resonate with her adds even more depth
Awesome pure talent... ELLEN GREEN has such power and volume, I bet she isn't wearing a microphone.
Jake you've shocked me, is their anything you can't do? Great actor great singing, Sexy body
she has got pipes
Man! A super performance. Ellen still has the pipes! How many can still blast it out like that 35yrs.later?!?
Jesus Christ. I love Jake.
I love him too...sweet understanding...
He's such a versatile and dedicated actor.
Ellen...WOW!
Boy, Jake really dropped that octave! Love how the MD has Marva Hicks singing his note.
She would walk her sheepdog in my neighborhood! Then & now still drop dead gorgeous!
DAMN she is just raw talent through and through
How totally beautiful !
She is the best, the iconic Audrey.
Have to say also, Jake is awesome, the perfect partner.
Oh, he would be a shoe in for the upcoming remake on the big screen.
jlly16 She IS Audrey as far as I'm concerned.
Yes! would love to see him too! But I can't think of a single woman who could ever replace Ellen as Audrey. There are some performances that can never be reached...
Is a remake in the works?
@@mrlately yes. Some of the cast have been announced. What ik rn that billy porter is audry 2, chris Evan's as orin, Taron egerton and scarlett Johansson as audry
daniel Bell holy fuck taron?? I’m gonna die
such an underrated actress, she has such an amazing voice and still looks and sounds incredible.
How is she in her 60s in this??? She looks amazing. I do wish she had played it a straight and not so much for comedy, but she looks incredible.
I think she did, the audience reacted as they reacted, you can't control what could have been nervous laughter. She totally let go and swam in the Audrey pool. It's an incredibly emotional song and she was there for it all. And luckily, Jake was too, and came in for his entrance when she went up on hers. Very touching and the point of the whole song: Seymour's beside you, Seymour's your friend.
Omg Jake is such a good Seymour!
At any age, Ms. Greene continues to deliver excellence.
Jake sings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
He is insanely versatile. Brilliant artist!❤
Well, now I'm crying.
If they do a big screen remake and Rick Moranis isn't available, I vote for Jake Gyllenhaal opposite Ellen Green!
This is one movie you don't need to remake. It's perfect as it is.💖
@@carlheese yes
Conversely I need to see kerry and Rick just for shots and giggles but objectively in the movie it should be Douglas as orin a different cast member from each iteration yaknow
Ellen Greene is a Queen!!!
This was incredible in every way.
Wow. I always wondered if that was her doing the singing as well as the spoken lines. Good god, she's incredible.
She's classic trained lol
she's such a queen
Wow, wow jake and of course, legend elle!
I get chills everytime she starts to sing!
Holy cow jake can sing!!!!
I still love you Ellen!
Is Ellen Greene from plane earth? How is anyone this amazing?
Johnny Cardinale she’s from the planet the plant came from ;)
Jake Gyllenhaal's singing? טוב מוד
And Ellen Greene is still sublime.
תודה רבה
Why isn't Ellen Greene the biggest star in Hollywood?
She's still got it.
Wonderful, thanks for posting , love this.
My good what a voice!
Wow... Who knew he could sing??
Jake was a former Mouseketeer. They are bred that way. :)
@@dallaspcc3886 nope, I think you’re thinking of Ryan Gosling.
Wow! Just … Wow.
Thank you for posting this. It has more than made my day. ❤️
Greatness. What else needs to be said
I just love and admire her so much❤! My wife and I fell absolutely in love with Ellen and Rick In the original movie.
❤Amore! 5:47
Jake pulled it off! The man is just awesome! Duuude!
SHE'S STILL GOT IT!
Wow...Jake can sing! Who knew!
Wow this was incredible. Thanks for postin this.
I feel bad for the gent, to have to duet with the sheer emotional powerhouse that is Ellen. It must be an honour and fuel the part.
Jake looks like cute puppy (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
Wow! Just Wow! Love it!!!!
Jake can actually sing!!!!
brilliant
Love her