BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: "If I Can't Love Her" - Shaq Taylor

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  • Опубліковано 30 бер 2022
  • Shaq Taylor (Beast, UK & Ireland Tour) performs "If I Can't Love Her" from Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
    Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Tim Rice.
    Experience Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at:
    Palace Theatre, Manchester
    Thursday 31 March - Saturday 4 June 2022
    The London Palladium
    Friday 24 June - Saturday 17 September 2022
    Bristol Hippodrome
    Thursday 29 September - Saturday 12 November 2022
    Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin
    Thursday 24 November 2022 - Sunday 8 January 2023
    Book at www.beautyandthebeastmusical....
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  • @jamessirot854
    @jamessirot854 2 роки тому +462

    I personally think this song is the best original song in the show, not counting songs that were originally in the movie.

    • @pogigwapo5093
      @pogigwapo5093 2 роки тому

      ❤️

    • @matthewravenscroft1999
      @matthewravenscroft1999 2 роки тому +4

      100% agree I think this will be one of the top west end hits.

    • @hunterolaughlin
      @hunterolaughlin 2 роки тому +6

      Mine would be “No Matter What” because it’s a sweet love duet between father and daughter that fleshes out Belle’s and Maurice’s relationship and shows how much they accept their differences regardless of how the others in the village think of them.

    • @EmryofVarnos
      @EmryofVarnos 2 роки тому +15

      Agreed! The replacement in the film would have made a great song over the credits but this really highlights how little The Beast thinks of himself, how little genuine kindness he has experienced. Love doesn’t change people. Belle doesn’t save The Beast, which is one of my favorite parts of this story, he saves himself by choosing to put her needs first even at his own detriment. But it’s her belief that he’s worthy as he is gives him the courage to grow. Love doesn’t fix people but it can certainly help us to find the strength within to chance the risk that is to hope, to care, to live.

    • @ketepunzelmank4701
      @ketepunzelmank4701 2 роки тому +4

      "Me" also goes so hard though.

  • @brent1222
    @brent1222 2 роки тому +232

    I am digging this design. No cape and the leather jacket looks good and suprisingly beastlike. And that voice tho!!! Holy moly what a powerhouse

  • @madsmatarazzo2703
    @madsmatarazzo2703 2 роки тому +459

    Anyone think this should come to Disney + ? Please make it happen 🙂🥀🌹

    • @pietroacciolycerqueiraserp5508
      @pietroacciolycerqueiraserp5508 2 роки тому +4

      Yes

    • @jamessirot854
      @jamessirot854 2 роки тому +13

      Aladdin the musical will be on there soon.

    • @kbraven7007
      @kbraven7007 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah that would be so awesome, they should it for Beauty and The Beast, Little Mermaid, Frozen, Tarzan and Lion King(I doubt that one).At least they did it with Newsies.

    • @stephenbyrne2170
      @stephenbyrne2170 2 роки тому +1

      Well technically, you already got your wish 5 years ago.

    • @kbraven7007
      @kbraven7007 2 роки тому

      @@stephenbyrne2170 That was the live action remake

  • @bedazzled621
    @bedazzled621 2 роки тому +134

    Good to hear this song performed again. I was so disappointed when they took it out of the movie version.

    • @ashleydowney1222
      @ashleydowney1222 2 роки тому +1

      Makes sense that it was not in the movie.

    • @poppygrace9264
      @poppygrace9264 2 роки тому +8

      Me too it’s such a good song I love evermore though !

  • @forkingsandkeys
    @forkingsandkeys Рік тому +15

    Did this one in high school. I was the fly captain/operator for this show, solo. This song was the last before intermission, and we had a rotating set. The west wing swung in and out on wheels. The timing we had for “let the world be done with me!” was INSANE. Director counted down on headset, I had to drop the scrim, lighting had to pop the backlights, stage crew had to spin the stage. It was incredible. Four performances and every single one was flawless.
    It was also the show I got a li’l bit electrocuted during, when someone broke my rail lights and I stuck a finger in an open socket with my huge metal hipside headset on.

  • @shootingstarbit
    @shootingstarbit 7 місяців тому +14

    The acting choices are immaculate, and I’m obsessed w the leather jacket

  • @Sara-hz9zk
    @Sara-hz9zk 2 роки тому +128

    His final “me” is the best and strongest I’ve ever heard for this song. It was like a melodic cry, rather than hitting the hard “eeee” that so many voices have to do to sustain the note. He’s lovely. His is so different and compelling.

    • @demysmit4078
      @demysmit4078 Рік тому +2

      Uwe Kröger does this in the german version as well

    • @Sara-hz9zk
      @Sara-hz9zk Рік тому +1

      @@demysmit4078 Stop it, I love uwe Kroger! I’ll pull it up, thanks for letting me know :)

    • @MultiKamil97
      @MultiKamil97 5 місяців тому

      It's also just easier to sing :)

  • @chaneldial8927
    @chaneldial8927 2 роки тому +31

    I absolutely love this song because beast is pouring out his feelings about how he feels towards himself and towards bell🤩

  • @jonathanbaileyartanimation2992
    @jonathanbaileyartanimation2992 2 роки тому +40

    Hope this gets revived on Broadway soon!

  • @theatrecrazy07
    @theatrecrazy07 Рік тому +8

    I wish they would release a proshot of this stage production! Maybe someday!❤

  • @thomasb-king
    @thomasb-king 2 роки тому +47

    we need a filmed version of this for disney+

    • @IHARumor
      @IHARumor 2 роки тому +3

      I hope they film it. They also filmed the UK production of Aladdin, though that one has yet to be released.

  • @tinydancer6767
    @tinydancer6767 2 роки тому +76

    IN LOVE WITH THIS! Looks and sounds stunning!! Massive props to Shaq and everyone else involved with this show!

  • @laceyjs92
    @laceyjs92 2 роки тому +13

    So gorgeous- I wish we could get an album with this cast

  • @emodate
    @emodate 2 роки тому +4

    The Wardrobe and make up for this version looks fantastic!

  • @Skypete
    @Skypete 2 роки тому +5

    He looks awesome! I love the new Beast design!

  • @anneofcleveswithinternet
    @anneofcleveswithinternet 8 днів тому

    God the performance!

  • @samadboss9396
    @samadboss9396 2 роки тому +8

    I love this song 😍😍💯💯

  • @c17sam90
    @c17sam90 2 роки тому +15

    Has anyone else found it interesting when Ashman was alive the Beast never had a solo song and get after he died in every adaptation he does

    • @mollymcbride2481
      @mollymcbride2481 2 роки тому +1

      Perhaps in homage to him, he knew how to express his feelings especially going through his own battles, and thoughts. 🥺💔🥀

    • @c17sam90
      @c17sam90 2 роки тому +3

      @@mollymcbride2481 I’ve wondered if it was something Menken wanted but Ashman didn’t or Ashman wanted but Menken didn’t. It’s just I find it a very interesting change. It could also be something that Menken does to to talk about the death of his friend

  • @DominickIadanza
    @DominickIadanza 2 роки тому +6

    Such A Beautiful Song

  • @jamessirot854
    @jamessirot854 2 роки тому +56

    I love all of this. The new costume looks amazing also. I just wish the kept his cape.

    • @eljordinio7647
      @eljordinio7647 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah the cape is amazing

    • @samirsedky3324
      @samirsedky3324 2 роки тому

      Also the boar teeth

    • @anemated20
      @anemated20 2 роки тому +3

      Looked cooler, and acted almost like a cocoon during the transformation sequence

  • @TheRealRuffyButt
    @TheRealRuffyButt 11 місяців тому +1

    I worked on followspots on the uk tour and had the pleasure of rehearsing Shaq into the show. Such a fantastic voice and a fantastic actor!

  • @christophercarmichael8771
    @christophercarmichael8771 2 роки тому +9

    Had the absolute privilege of seeing the production live a few weeks ago.
    This clip (magnificent though it is) doesn't compare to the feeling of being in the room. Easily one of the best bits of the whole show.

  • @Lobxx1
    @Lobxx1 Рік тому +2

    Got to see this tonight in Dublin and it was amazing! Shaq did such a marvelous job

  • @user-ht6ph3rl5s
    @user-ht6ph3rl5s 8 місяців тому +1

    Best song in the show. Even out of the songs from the original movie

  • @kingdomheartsgirl777
    @kingdomheartsgirl777 2 роки тому +1

    That makeup is amazing

  • @racheleholcomb
    @racheleholcomb 2 роки тому +1

    What incredible costume and makeup!!!

  • @cameronconte
    @cameronconte 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite musical theatre song

  • @Reeal15
    @Reeal15 2 роки тому +4

    I grew up with the stageshow version of BATB; it's a large part of what got me into stage musicals (even as an instrumentalist) and music in general. I would LOVE to see this transfer to Braodway and, especially, a US tour, but at the VERY LEAST it would be AMAZING to see a filmed recording of this on Disney+.

  • @churchhymnsandpsalms
    @churchhymnsandpsalms 3 місяці тому

    Wow! Excellent job! Singing and acting!

  • @flerkencat
    @flerkencat 2 роки тому +14

    Oh my gosh, this is incredible. I've always adored this song. I hope this show is filmed and put on Disney+

  • @suminyie
    @suminyie Рік тому +1

    i went to see this! absolutely amazing!

  • @mollymation7
    @mollymation7 3 місяці тому

    Hot dang!!!!! I need to see if I can find the full version of this song. If beauty and the beast is back in Broadway, and he plays beast, I will happily fly across country to listen to this performance live. And whoever the costume designer is needs a raise. Bravo.

  • @DragonPrincessAoife
    @DragonPrincessAoife 2 роки тому +4

    I love everything about this production.

  • @HeatherChandlerBQ
    @HeatherChandlerBQ 2 роки тому +7

    Saw this on Saturday, he was absolutely incredible ❤️❤️

  • @Liam-ov9qh
    @Liam-ov9qh 2 роки тому

    I love that costume so much.

  • @meganchristian7085
    @meganchristian7085 Рік тому

    Bittersweet song

  • @joyajohnson2216
    @joyajohnson2216 Рік тому +3

    what a voice, my god!

  • @glenkinnnyc
    @glenkinnnyc 10 місяців тому +4

    If you watched this and want this version to return to Broadway like this comment.

  • @opendoorsprodnyc
    @opendoorsprodnyc 4 місяці тому

    I can't wait to see this new reimagined production in July of 2025 at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. I saw it first in the UK, then last June in Sydney, Australia. So exciting to see it finally come to the states!

  • @agarvin1687
    @agarvin1687 2 роки тому +1

    The original production was the first musical I ever saw (saw it for my 3rd b-day in LA shortly after it opened there with the OBC)… sadly have no memories of the experience being so young then but my mother and older sisters told me that, as a very energetic kid, that that show was the first time they ever saw me sit still for anything and apparently my mouth was open the entire time Terrence Mann sang If I Can’t Love Her - I’m sad I can’t remember it but I do believe this story as I’ve had a subliminal love for this song for as long as I could remember and it’s still my favorite song in a musical… ever since that first show, I’ve been a major lover of theatre ever since and still make regular trips to see live theatre - wishing I was able to see this in the UK as this looks and sounds awesome! 🥰✨🥀

  • @scoutravenson3641
    @scoutravenson3641 2 роки тому +7

    O...M...G!!! That set, that costume, his eyes, his voice! Completely perfect all of it!😍 I want to see his full performance of this number!

  • @isufan89
    @isufan89 Рік тому

    i need to see this show live

  • @lorealroache7034
    @lorealroache7034 2 роки тому +2

    I love this so much. Truly warms my heart to see a person of color in this role. So monumental.♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @hunterolaughlin
    @hunterolaughlin 2 роки тому +26

    Nice to see Beauty and the Beast get a revival after closing on Broadway WAY back in 2007 to make room for The Little Mermaid. No offense to the Broadway version of The Little Mermaid, but it can’t hold a candle to the original Broadway adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.

  • @shlomomeyers3261
    @shlomomeyers3261 5 місяців тому

    This should be a movie this version

  • @lil_jawa
    @lil_jawa Рік тому +1

    Damn, this pro-shot is 🔥

  • @TheGytrashRoams
    @TheGytrashRoams 3 місяці тому

    The costume design is the best I’ve ever seen. And he obviously has a great voice, but I love that he’s acting through song more than simply trying to sound pretty!

  • @JarrettSelf
    @JarrettSelf 2 роки тому +2

    I LOVE the costume and makeup design.

  • @delwboy
    @delwboy Рік тому

    Yes Shaquille!

  • @ellacanova6945
    @ellacanova6945 2 роки тому

    more more moreeeee!!!

  • @purimula_8
    @purimula_8 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing!

  • @pz75spyninja79
    @pz75spyninja79 2 роки тому +1

    Ive been to the theatre to this and it was amazing loved it soo much

  • @kudelicek
    @kudelicek 2 роки тому +3

    Proshot whole show. 🙏 Maybe for Disney+?

  • @jamespratt2243
    @jamespratt2243 2 роки тому +4

    This is fantastic! This is my favorite song added for the Broadway production, and I sorely missed it in the live-action remake. I would love it if they could somehow bring this to Disney +!

  • @AngelyHailyCopuaco-mz2ko
    @AngelyHailyCopuaco-mz2ko 16 днів тому

    If i can’t love her

  • @definitelynotsue
    @definitelynotsue 2 роки тому

    COME THROUGH!!

  • @fernandopineda76
    @fernandopineda76 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @matthewravenscroft1999
    @matthewravenscroft1999 2 роки тому +1

    So beautiful

  • @thegladys2651
    @thegladys2651 2 роки тому +2

    Anyone think this should come to Disney + ? Please make it happen for those who do not live in USA or UK, pleaseeee!

  • @solanoscrossoverproduction3930
    @solanoscrossoverproduction3930 2 роки тому

    This song is my favorite 🥀👹

  • @emilytolman46
    @emilytolman46 2 роки тому

    Incredible!!!

  • @fdsaqwsx
    @fdsaqwsx 7 місяців тому

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @stressmuffin
    @stressmuffin 2 роки тому

    😍

  • @Theaterkidhormii
    @Theaterkidhormii 2 роки тому

    Still waiting for tale as old as time!!

  • @liammark96
    @liammark96 2 роки тому

    Full version!!!! When? Where? Nooowwww!!! Pleaseeeeee

  • @user-wu8hi5fq1o
    @user-wu8hi5fq1o 2 роки тому +4

    舞浜公演が楽しみです

    • @user-rl3pp6kf7j
      @user-rl3pp6kf7j 2 роки тому +1

      近くに住んでますが観る予定です!
      チケット予約が待ちきれませんね✨

  • @scottmiller7779
    @scottmiller7779 2 роки тому +27

    This new London production seems like it’s superior to the original Broadway one in many ways. Needs a live-capture for Disney+ for sure!

  • @scarletwillowwood489
    @scarletwillowwood489 Рік тому

    Wow he’s FANTASTIC! His tone, acting, belt, just WOW

  • @singerdreamer0991
    @singerdreamer0991 2 роки тому +8

    Okay, this did NOT disappoint! BatB is my all time favorite and while I loved the live action remake, I was personally a little disappointed that none of the Broadway songs were included (I knew it was a stretch, but a girl can dream 😂) and with the original closing back in '07, I just felt like we were missing something and THIS IS IT! I was fortunate enough to see the closing cast just before it ended on Broadway and this new version seriously seems like it's going to be it! I'm so excited!

  • @koalemos_s3414
    @koalemos_s3414 Рік тому

    i beg of you please post the be our guest number. it mesmerised me and i can’t find it anywhere

  • @elisabethmariegaard6414
    @elisabethmariegaard6414 2 роки тому +2

    I am pretty sure that I will be impressed by this version, when I travel all the way from Copenhagen to London to see Beauty and the Beast and also Frozen this summer.

  • @justanerdyhobbitgirl
    @justanerdyhobbitgirl 2 роки тому

    Yoooooooooo

  • @3lizabethrose
    @3lizabethrose 2 роки тому +4

    TALENTED BRILLIANT INCREDIBLE AMAZING SHOWSTOPPING SPECTACULAR

  • @spidernh
    @spidernh 5 місяців тому

    I think the only reason this isn't my favorite version of this song is the accent, which shows how good this guy is at singing

  • @lorealroache7034
    @lorealroache7034 2 роки тому

    Wow wow wow!!😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @benjaminmondaca3579
    @benjaminmondaca3579 2 роки тому +1

    And when will they give the musical of beauty and the beast in disney +?

  • @gabrielasaldivia7923
    @gabrielasaldivia7923 2 роки тому +8

    Gorgeous voice and characterization! But I miss the deeper voice of Terrence Mann!!! I hear Terrence's version every night as a Lullaby and it works like a charm!!! So soothing and moving!!!

    • @thf3038
      @thf3038 2 роки тому +1

      James Barbour was the best. Rich and deep with operatic qualities

    • @gabrielasaldivia7923
      @gabrielasaldivia7923 2 роки тому +1

      @@thf3038 Thank you!!! I'll look for him!!! Lately I've been wondering what Avi Kaplan, the first bass from Pentatonix, might do with the rol!!! His voice is amazing, really regal, rich and operatic...

  • @OlaOla-ct4nu
    @OlaOla-ct4nu Рік тому +1

    So You think about film proshot version this show and others Disney's Broadway musicals like Frozen and Aida? 🙏

  • @kbraven7007
    @kbraven7007 2 роки тому +2

    Will there be a soundtrack?

  • @Samu_Raaay
    @Samu_Raaay 2 роки тому

    The beast's costume reminds me of Vincent Cassel's beast in the french version of the film.

  • @chaneldial8927
    @chaneldial8927 2 роки тому +2

    Wow that was amazing and beast looks really good too 🤩

  • @DannyBeckerFilms
    @DannyBeckerFilms 2 роки тому +11

    Love.
    I don't care for the updated costumes compared to the grandness of the originals, but Anne's concept was more mid-century (1950's meets touches of 1700s) than the Gorgian meets Victorian designs of the original Broadway production.

  • @kylemenow1666
    @kylemenow1666 2 роки тому +5

    Shame they removed the fangs from the Beast's mouth. They just add to the character.

  • @bookboybrs90
    @bookboybrs90 2 роки тому +3

    wow Pretty amazing Hope More from this

  • @selinapoochie
    @selinapoochie Рік тому

    Would have loved evermore to be included but this was also spectacular

  • @RosesNightengales
    @RosesNightengales 2 роки тому +8

    So I know this is the London version; but in the very beginning and near the end his voice was giving me Terrence Mann Vibes! ❤️

    • @bethanyirene7120
      @bethanyirene7120 2 роки тому +1

      On “with me” at the end, I feel like he really encapsulated Terrance Mann vibes 😂😍

    • @oliverdelica2289
      @oliverdelica2289 2 роки тому +3

      @@bethanyirene7120 uhh hmm I'm not feeling any Mann vibes. It sounds screamy imho

  • @BooBop1987
    @BooBop1987 2 роки тому +4

    He has the feel of Ramin Karimloo in him!

    • @xpa-beads501
      @xpa-beads501 2 роки тому

      it helps that this song has till i hear you sing vibes lol

  • @insaneloke4215
    @insaneloke4215 2 роки тому +1

    Can we get a Human again recording for the new cast? 👀👀

  • @Acetrainergold96
    @Acetrainergold96 Рік тому +3

    The amount of views I’ve contributed to this video is insane

  • @ryansalter2325
    @ryansalter2325 2 роки тому

    Please film the whole show for Disney+!!

  • @Joseph-nt2kf
    @Joseph-nt2kf 2 місяці тому +1

    This video makes me want to buy ikea furniture

  • @grayday5177
    @grayday5177 Рік тому

    I was really hoping they would include these beauties in the movie, then in the most recent anniversary…no dice…l ffs just bring this back to Broadway.

  • @everettbaxter5327
    @everettbaxter5327 2 роки тому +1

    Disney, Please release this musical on Disney+

  • @Lostris26
    @Lostris26 2 роки тому +8

    WHY this song wasn't in the movie?! 🤦‍♀️

    • @SuperHothead14
      @SuperHothead14 2 роки тому +2

      It was written for the musical on broadway.

    • @CraigRMcDowall
      @CraigRMcDowall 2 роки тому +10

      Fun Fact: Dan Stevens actually auditioned for the live action movie using this song.

    • @Lostris26
      @Lostris26 2 роки тому +5

      @@SuperHothead14 Yes. I know. My question is: this musical is full of beautiful songs (not only this one, but even "Home"), WHY did they decide not to use the songs from the musical, instead of making a simple copy of the animated movie?

    • @Lostris26
      @Lostris26 2 роки тому +1

      @@CraigRMcDowall He understood the assingment! 🙌

    • @pogigwapo5093
      @pogigwapo5093 2 роки тому +8

      Real question: Why was the live action remake allowed to exist?

  • @AngelyHailyCopuaco-mz2ko
    @AngelyHailyCopuaco-mz2ko 16 днів тому

    Can you make something there

  • @broadwaymike92
    @broadwaymike92 2 роки тому +2

    WOW!!! #BlackBeast

  • @colinestes9709
    @colinestes9709 2 роки тому +3

    Shaq Taylor. I have never heard of him. But after watching this, I looked him up.
    SINGING: 8/10 to 10/10 Believe me there are some that are a 1/10. Shaq is one of the best that i've heard and I really enjoy his voice. Some actors choose a deeper voice but his is deep but light at the same time. Taylor adds emotion and huge amounts power behind his singing and he ends it diffently which actually can be a better way of singing the word "me". His voice feels a little like Terrence Mann a little bit.
    COSTUMING: 7/10 to 8/10. It's hard to rate this, to me it's weird to see a different design against it's original production. But I like the leather jacket, I'd like one for myself and it adds bulk for a beast like frame. It's also odd to see The Beast without protruding lower teeth but if the clarity of the actor's voice is blocked by fake teeth, then the change fits. The brow and nose actually create a beast look without the lower teeth. Wig large and curly adds height to Mr. Taylor and large horns and ears help add to a beastly head. The long shag tail a nice detail some productions miss. The things on his calf just look a bit off. I feel the Beast's color is blue and Gaston's color is red. But the vest is a brilliant shade of red.
    LIGHTING: 8/10 For me way to much at the end. All the little rays sortbof blur Shaq out. Maybe it's the video. But before he fet close to the rose is beautiful not alot but just enough.
    SET DESIGN: 8/10. Simple just a turning platform with stair and railing. Even though I love the massive tower set piece, you have to be a little simplier when it come to a touring production. Low lying smoke, if to much smoke is added it might become distracting. The screen backdrop is an easy way to bring the audience from one location to another. The massive rose and glass case works beautifully for theater, people need to see that thing so make it as big as possible.
    In total a solid 8/10 for me.
    Note: I have the tendency to nitpick. Even though I love the original production you have to change this when it comes to a touring production of a big show. But in my opinion we all have different tastes in what a Broadway and the West End show should and shouldn't be. This is a perfect way to do Beauty and the Beast if it's a touring production or if it's going to become this. It works in it's own way and that is how we should see it. Who here thinks that Disney should film Broadway and West End productions of their shows and put them on DISNEY+, on Blu-ray, or show it in movie theaters?

  • @eandttruelove
    @eandttruelove Рік тому

    Where are the French horns?? Boo on Disney for skimping on the orchestra this time around.

  • @shlomomeyers3261
    @shlomomeyers3261 2 роки тому

    Should continue even better to have a whole show full clip too

  • @jakewhittle444
    @jakewhittle444 Місяць тому

    Vocal coach reacts