It had to be an emotional moment for Reba. She wasn't exactly in her element as Broadway and Country aren't exactly the same. Yet, she was perfect as Nellie and you could tell she was amazed at the voice that came from Brian Stokes Mitchell. Her tears at the end were for her character and for herself, I believe.
And there was not a dry eye in the HOUSE! BRAVO. Reba, Brian Superb. I have always loved this R&H musical. The songs are so beautiful. Reba, Brian and Jason do them justice. I saw Reba when she was just starting her career do a show at Carnegie Hall. She sang a song A Capella, and brought the house down. I loved Brian in Man of La Mancha. His voice is spectacular. Thanks for posting this.
I think the people attending that night were witness to why Carnegie Hall is what it is. That hall brings out the best in any performer, and Reba was spectacular. All the cast, superb. A night I am sorry to have missed. Reba showed suh genuine emotion at the end, that you could feel it yourself. What a night. How much were tickets that night? Priceless.
Cried my eyes out in the end seeing how emotional Reba was. It s like she was so honored to had performed in tha stage. The stage. Also, I didn't see Reba the country singer, I saw an ex extremely talented actor/artist. 🙌🧡
Thank U so much for uploading. This is beautiful , simply beautiful. Reba never ceases to be amazing. Seeing her shed tears, she made me emotional too. Love how she’s clearly loved by her cast mates. Brian is so sweet . Super happy for U Reba. Your phenomenal performance will never be forgotten. You are loved & appreciated by millions
Reba McEntire offered a delightful yet also poignant vocal and dramatic chracterization of Nellie Forbush, and there were topnotch performances by the cast, choir and orchestra!
Thank you so much for uploading. This is the BEST!!!!! the song the voice the performance.... Priceless. Masterpiece! and Reba Reba Reba. Love her so much
This summer I will have the privilege of performing in this wonderful show. While I did not land the part of Emile (I will be The Professor) it remains my favorite Broadway show of all time.
Thanks for posting this whole version. I love it more than any other version of South Pacific. All of the Actors & Actresses do a very goood job in their portrayals.
Absolutamente. Loved it. Never heard of Reba M before (as am from UK) but she is quite adorable And as for Brian Stokes Mitchell. Complete and utter SWOON…
I would love to know if that kiss was as pasionate as it looked, Reba.. ooh lala...Lol Is this on DVD I would love to have it. This was by far the best South Pacific ever since the orgiginal movie aired.
This was written in 1948-1949 right after WW II. They didn't do 'politically correct' for people who had no idea of the issues, who had no sense of history, or who were pansies. The Japanese killed over 100,000 American soldiers, not counting those killed at Pearl Harbor. They were barbaric. I suggest you take a good history class, read some good history books, and understand what the war was about. It had nothing to do with 'race hate'. Japanese is not a 'race'. Japan is a country and we were at war.
The short story the romance is based on was set on the island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific. The inhabitants are predominantly Melanesian, not Polynesian, and very dark-skinned. In casting, directors have often substituted Black actors for Melanesians. Liat was Tonkinese - Tonkin region is in North Vietnam - so she would have been much lighter-skinned.
This production was an absolute triumph. Reba is the real deal. Superb performance, beautifully paired with Brian.
It had to be an emotional moment for Reba. She wasn't exactly in her element as Broadway and Country aren't exactly the same. Yet, she was perfect as Nellie and you could tell she was amazed at the voice that came from Brian Stokes Mitchell. Her tears at the end were for her character and for herself, I believe.
she felt blessed & grateful , she is incredibly beautiful inside & out
And there was not a dry eye in the HOUSE! BRAVO. Reba, Brian Superb. I have always loved this R&H musical. The songs are so beautiful. Reba, Brian and Jason do them justice.
I saw Reba when she was just starting her career do a show at Carnegie Hall. She sang a song A Capella, and brought the house down. I loved Brian in Man of La Mancha. His voice is spectacular. Thanks for posting this.
I want you guys talk about things are important it's a great opportunity to tell you Jesus Christ is the only reason I have not
Reba did so awesome, Loved her emotions and the kiss, and the applause was very well deserved. This still makes me cry! AWESOME!
Still watching this brilliant performance.👏👏👏
Wow brilliant and wow what a kiss.👏👏👏
I think the people attending that night were witness to why Carnegie Hall is what it is. That hall brings out the best in any performer, and Reba was spectacular. All the cast, superb. A night I am sorry to have missed. Reba showed suh genuine emotion at the end, that you could feel it yourself. What a night. How much were tickets that night? Priceless.
Cried my eyes out in the end seeing how emotional Reba was. It s like she was so honored to had performed in tha stage. The stage. Also, I didn't see Reba the country singer, I saw an ex extremely talented actor/artist. 🙌🧡
Reba is so humble & humbled. Her emotions real & so endearing. Never doubted you Reba, you are brilliant & phenomenal in your artistry.
When Brian Stokes Mitchell enters from the right, my heart skipped a beat! What a fantastic production!
I can thank the person enough who put this on it was outstanding especially Reba thank you so much
A well deserved standing ovation!!
she. is. ABSOLUTE. PERFECTION.
Thank U so much for uploading.
This is beautiful , simply beautiful. Reba never ceases to be amazing. Seeing her shed tears, she made me emotional too. Love how she’s clearly loved by her cast mates. Brian is so sweet . Super happy for U Reba. Your phenomenal performance will never be forgotten. You are loved & appreciated by millions
I've watched this video probably a dozen times....it still tears at my heart! Wow - to be kissed like that - I would faint!
PBS needs to put this back on the air again!
I've just watched this again Reba is amazing from start to finish and l never watch musicals as l always get bored
Reba McEntire offered a delightful yet also poignant vocal and dramatic chracterization of Nellie Forbush, and there were topnotch performances by the cast, choir and orchestra!
Brian Stokes Mitchell is the consummate baritone. What a voice!
This was absolutely brilliant--Alec Baldwin, Reba, all of them. Thanks for this post. Don't ever take it away. Brilliant.
Reba, you are great...beautiful acting, singing, n may I say like a young Shirley McClaine! 👍😃😘😎💥
True, but a far better voice than young Shirley.
This was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Thank you SO SO much gor uploading and posting this here!
Omg what a beautiful kiss!!!
Thank you so much for uploading. This is the BEST!!!!! the song the voice the performance.... Priceless. Masterpiece! and Reba Reba Reba. Love her so much
Am right there with you. Love Reba to pieces. She is beyond amazing
This is the most convincing performance of Nellie Forbush I've ever seen!
Reba's authentic southern accent just nailed it. THE BEST Nellie Forbush!
This last scene was magnificent!
Reba forever...!!!
Love Reba
This summer I will have the privilege of performing in this wonderful show. While I did not land the part of Emile (I will be The Professor) it remains my favorite Broadway show of all time.
Break a leg!
Thanks for posting this whole version. I love it more than any other version of South Pacific. All of the Actors & Actresses do a very goood job in their portrayals.
Absolutamente. Loved it. Never heard of Reba M before (as am from UK) but she is quite adorable And as for Brian Stokes Mitchell. Complete and utter SWOON…
I'll bet she never got an ovation like THAT after one of her country concerts. Those New York theater lovers really show it.
She got & still gets standing ovations & applause. Happy that Reba feels a lot of NY love here, just like she did when she played Annie Oakley on AGYG
She deserves a Tony , wonderful!!!
Unfortunately this wasn't Broadway it was Carnegie Hall.
Oh my gosh this was perfect! Thank you for uploading, the emotions 😍😍😍😍😭😭😭 SOOO AMAZING!
Oh Reba, don't cry!
She was so convincingly emotional I thought her dog had died.
Favourite musical ever
Oh to be a part of this, to be in the audience. Amazing beautiful performance, love.
I want to be kissed like that!! Wow!! Beautiful Reba just beautiful!!
I get chills every single time I watch that kiss. WOW
I’m crying again 😭 bravo
Wow a 3:30 minute standing loud ovation. What an amazing performance. I agree that Reba deserves an oscar. I wonder if this is available on DVD.
I think my heart would be beating fast if I was about to kiss Mitchell. Very nice video thanks for posting.
Thank you for sharing this!
ABSOLUTE love this!!!
ToddBlairforever19 great performance from both! Amazing!
Nice performance. Thanks again for sharing.
yea most fantastic ending ever.
❤excellent
Why can’t PBS please show this again…? It was fabulous
Somebody give her an Oscar or a Tony or something!
How about a good old fashioned, Atta girl!!!🌺🌺🌺🌺
Been awhile since I've seen. Thanks for posting. Class through and through.
thank you that is a wonderful way of reviewing South Pacific again - love it and great job
Thanks for uploading this.
Wow! FancyIsMyName08 I do not know how you did this presentation of South Pacific.With all the content police out there. I thank you for this!
I cried! :,)
Bravo bravo bravo…well deservd
Absolutely Wonderful!!!!! Thank u soooo much for uploading!!! LOVED it!!!
OHHHHH my god. That was AMAZING!
Gorgeous performance, great rendition...they deserved the standing ovation! 👍😍🌅😎
I would love to know if that kiss was as pasionate as it looked, Reba.. ooh lala...Lol Is this on DVD I would love to have it. This was by far the best South Pacific ever since the orgiginal movie aired.
94,000 views and only 404 likes. Wow!!
She is great at french accent :D
Me: [before seeing this] I love her, but... Reba? Seriously? Why?
Me: [after seeing this] Oh. THAT'S why.
@longstre This version is on DVD I have it. You can probably find it online. I got mine at FYE.
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OMG Reba! :'D HAHA
@KandraluvsReba Absolutely. Annie was suuuuch a good performance.
Never been a fan of Reba nor Alec, but dear gods, they were STELLAR in this! 💔💔💔
Molto bello !
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!
Billis was a goofball but he cared about people.
again and again
what fun time I bet
Who is that @3:25??
Who's that????
Alec Baldwin; A sorry excuse of an actor.
the nun n
why is she crying
If you can't figure that out you to rewind and start at the beginning and maybe
Gorgeous performance. 1 complaint- no need to repeatedly say “Jap” in play that teaches against race hate.
This was written in 1948-1949 right after WW II. They didn't do 'politically correct' for people who had no idea of the issues, who had no sense of history, or who were pansies.
The Japanese killed over 100,000 American soldiers, not counting those killed at Pearl Harbor. They were barbaric.
I suggest you take a good history class, read some good history books, and understand what the war was about.
It had nothing to do with 'race hate'. Japanese is not a 'race'. Japan is a country and we were at war.
What is this yellow washing. Why is it okay to let black kids play polynesians?
Any other trivial squawks you'd like to make while you are here, misery guts?
The short story the romance is based on was set on the island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific. The inhabitants are predominantly Melanesian, not Polynesian, and very dark-skinned. In casting, directors have often substituted Black actors for Melanesians. Liat was Tonkinese - Tonkin region is in North Vietnam - so she would have been much lighter-skinned.