@@bethrunyan1856 Looks like him too - did not take much to make him look like the man. He really is a great actor; I've also seen him play Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, with his own daughter playing Shylock's daughter Jessica...But seeing this performance, he really would have made a great Billy Flynn in Chicago.
In all fairness this was a cut down version of this number for a show called hey mr producer , it was a tribute to Cameron Mackintosh. For me it's impossible to pick between Jonathan Pryce and Jon Jon Briones. They are both amazing engineers .
He also played the husband of Glenn Close in last year´s movie “The wife”. The lyrics to this song are fabulous. It was written 34 years ago and it seems like “today”. it is so current. Viet Nam was one of America´s darkest hours.
Stephane Thomas He was also Juan Peron in the film adaptation of Evita (with Madonna as Eva Peron), Charles Dicken’s father in “The Man Who Invented Christmas”, AND most recently costarred with Anthony Hopkins, as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Pope Benedict XVI respectively, in Netflix’s “The Two Popes”!
This was performed and recorded for Hey, Mr Producer! A celebration of theater producer Cameron Mackintosh (Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Phantom, Oliver! etc.) so it was more a gala performance. The Cadillac is also a crazy prop, the venue may not have been able to support it if they did want to use it. In any case, it was a one off performance rather than part of the actual musical so adjustments are made.
@@WillScarlet16 Hard to believe they weren't going to cast him in the Broadway production but too many people protested it. That definitely wouldn't happen now.
Having a white person play this part .... the lyrics of this song even screams how wrong it is . Not saying Pryce isn’t a talented actor and singer because he is ... but this role should never ever have been played by him. I’m so glad to have seen Jon Jon Briones in the role . He was everything the role should have been .
I only knew the revival and just learned that Pryce was in the original cast, like they couldn't find a different musical for him to showcase his talents?!
Actually, they at first refused to let him appear on Broadway in this part for this very reason. The conflict escalated to the point where two VERY prominent members of Actors' Equity threatened to leave the organization should Pryce not be allowed to appear.
I had NO idea Jonathan Pryce originated the role of the Engineer until just recently, dude has some serious range!
Yeah it’s hard to play a race you aren’t
Watch The Two Popes on Netflix. He plays Pope Francis.
@@bethrunyan1856 Looks like him too - did not take much to make him look like the man.
He really is a great actor; I've also seen him play Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, with his own daughter playing Shylock's daughter Jessica...But seeing this performance, he really would have made a great Billy Flynn in Chicago.
I was lucky enough to see him in the role in London in may 1991 with my Mum. He was mesmerising I couldn’t take my eyes off him ♥️
Range is one way to put it. He never should have played the role
Surely Mr. Pryce is indeniably great and all, but omfg if the 2014 revival's number with Jon Jon Briones doesn't outshine this marvelously.
In all fairness this was a cut down version of this number for a show called hey mr producer , it was a tribute to Cameron Mackintosh. For me it's impossible to pick between Jonathan Pryce and Jon Jon Briones. They are both amazing engineers .
@@Fcutdlady briones was studying for a degree in engineering so I think he wins
This guy is amazing, I love his character here and GOT
Jonathan Pryce
The Master in the Comic Relief spoof of Doctor Who.😆
GOD I LOVE JONATHAN PRYCE! WHAT A TREASURE! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE! THE PERFECTION!
He should never have played this part.
The sad thing of this isn't that the song is wrong.. it is that too much of it is true.
About bloody time they gave him a Knighthood. Arise, Sir Jonathan Pryce!
Prince Philip was going through an identity crisis for a bit I see
Is that Governor Swann from Pirates of the Caribbean??😁you think you know an actor til you see them sing
Yes, he also played the lead role in Terry Gilliham's Brazil. Very talented man.
He also played the husband of Glenn Close in last year´s movie “The wife”. The lyrics to this song are fabulous. It was written 34 years ago and it seems like “today”. it is so current. Viet Nam was one of America´s darkest hours.
Stephane Thomas He was also Juan Peron in the film adaptation of Evita (with Madonna as Eva Peron), Charles Dicken’s father in “The Man Who Invented Christmas”, AND most recently costarred with Anthony Hopkins, as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Pope Benedict XVI respectively, in Netflix’s “The Two Popes”!
He was a Bond Villain as well. Also great as Prof. Higgins in My Fair Lady.
Stephane Thomas he was also the high sparrow in game of thrones
What happened to the Cadillac Convertible????
This was performed and recorded for Hey, Mr Producer! A celebration of theater producer Cameron Mackintosh (Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Phantom, Oliver! etc.) so it was more a gala performance. The Cadillac is also a crazy prop, the venue may not have been able to support it if they did want to use it. In any case, it was a one off performance rather than part of the actual musical so adjustments are made.
The best ever engineer !!!! Just brilliant 🙌🙌☝️☝️☝️🥰🥰🥰
He should never have played this part.
@@WillScarlet16 Hard to believe they weren't going to cast him in the Broadway production but too many people protested it. That definitely wouldn't happen now.
So this is what's hes doing in Davy Jones Locker eh!?
listen to the song Igor by Transiberian Orchestra, its similar but like a waltzy version of the chorus of this song
Price was awsome, what a shame to notice him just in James Bond movie
He was The Engineer! Salute to a great talent!
Thanks!
is this guy really Jonathan Pryce ?
The pope!
If Jonathan Price doesn’t do the movie who do you think can play his part?
An Asian guy?? Please???
jonjon briones ofc
Having a white person play this part .... the lyrics of this song even screams how wrong it is . Not saying Pryce isn’t a talented actor and singer because he is ... but this role should never ever have been played by him. I’m so glad to have seen Jon Jon Briones in the role . He was everything the role should have been .
I only knew the revival and just learned that Pryce was in the original cast, like they couldn't find a different musical for him to showcase his talents?!
Actually, they at first refused to let him appear on Broadway in this part for this very reason. The conflict escalated to the point where two VERY prominent members of Actors' Equity threatened to leave the organization should Pryce not be allowed to appear.
Brazil
3:31 - 4:36
I preffer the Jon Jon peformed
Overwrought performance. Too bad - he has a great character originally.
He should never have played this part.
He's good in the role.
Characters be like that sometimes.
How is this not yellow face?!
what is yellow face
The character's half-French, genius. Also, do you see him wearing "Asian" makeup or even a wig? Of course it's not "yellowface."
Pinays and Pinoys consider themselves brown, not yellow.
@@jdlazar I'm green just like the American dream.
It is yellow face.