Cats Broadway Cast Performs LIVE Medley on 'GMA' - Leona Lewis as Grizabella

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2016
  • The cast of the beloved musical sings "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats" and "Memory." Leona Lewis as Grizabella, absolutely amazing vocals.
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  • @GarageStudio7
    @GarageStudio7 Před 7 lety +559

    Leona Lewis is truly a World Class vocalist!

    • @Nejiiix
      @Nejiiix Před 7 lety +14

      She is indeed, however (and I have to say this with a background of classical education) she lacks the "passion" and is a little... boring. And I have a handsigned album of hers, so yes, I like her voice. But Musical isn't her stage to shine on.

    • @GarageStudio7
      @GarageStudio7 Před 7 lety +6

      @105528949173464755014
      Her voice does shine on stage though...

    • @Merrymouseis13
      @Merrymouseis13 Před 7 lety +7

      +Vi Tob I actually saw the show and she was incredibly moving.

    • @ilovebeinghip
      @ilovebeinghip Před 7 lety +7

      +Vi Tob how can you bring up your "background of classical education" when talking about PASSION... irrelevant!

    • @Nejiiix
      @Nejiiix Před 7 lety +7

      In musical education you also learn how to use your whole body, a way to emphasize with your vocals in combination with your movements; a balance of strong/soft, forte/piano; a pathos. >In this video< she's just singing the song like it's a common pop ballad.
      Of course, her technique is superb, but when you call this excpert a passionate performance..., well guess everyone is free to has his/her own oppinion. Leona Lewis is an awesome singer, but she is definitly not an actor. And you can't just be a singer in the musical business. You gotta be both.
      Well, she's out of her contract already again after 3 months, so guess I am not the only one who lacks "Passion" here. I go with the critics at this point.

  • @bleedinglove860790
    @bleedinglove860790 Před 6 lety +795

    Ugh, can I just remind everyone that Leona took the role at the last minute after Nicole dropped out to return to X-Factor in the UK. I think Leona did a great job.

    • @ph9827
      @ph9827 Před 5 lety +30

      Wonder Boy But more respectable

    • @User12345fan
      @User12345fan Před 5 lety +60

      she had 2 weeks total to prepare here, come on now.

    • @ph9827
      @ph9827 Před 5 lety +58

      Andre TxT 2 weeks is not enough to prepare for an entire show, so what she did after preparing after 2 weeks should be respectable enough

    • @sillysausage326
      @sillysausage326 Před 4 lety +5

      Kenpachi Zaraki nobody said anyone was better

    • @kakuella
      @kakuella Před 4 lety +3

      @Kenpachi Zaraki just saw her performance the other day. She sounds even better than this video now!

  • @hannahheheh9936
    @hannahheheh9936 Před 4 lety +421

    Me: how many cats videos do you want to recommend me without me ever searching for it?
    CZcams: yes

  • @tomasgarcia7499
    @tomasgarcia7499 Před 7 lety +345

    Leona Lewis's voice is amazing.

    • @pseudonymphmusic7721
      @pseudonymphmusic7721 Před 7 lety +11

      Tomas Garcia yes but her acting doesn't even compare to Ms. Paige's

    • @purplexninjamom
      @purplexninjamom Před 7 lety +5

      I expected more when I clicked this video. It´s a great performance, though.

    • @lordtroah
      @lordtroah Před 7 lety +2

      brianna breezy impossible bar you set up there, madam.

  • @JoeyWCatalano
    @JoeyWCatalano Před 7 lety +98

    when Leona sang "touch me it's so easy to leave me" I was stunned

  • @84ladyd
    @84ladyd Před 7 lety +52

    Omg, Leona is pure perfection! She always makes me cry my heart out. Love her so much!

  • @jeremoe1
    @jeremoe1 Před 7 lety +454

    I saw the show several days ago. Seeing this portion on the computer doesn't do it justice. You should see it live before passing negative remarks. Leona was awesome! It was well worth the drive from New Orleans to NYC!

    • @noelleewen8219
      @noelleewen8219 Před 7 lety +21

      I totally agree. I saw it live and this clip doesn't do it justice at all!
      It was amazing live.

    • @jeremoe1
      @jeremoe1 Před 7 lety +6

      Amen!

    • @AlfredoLomeli13
      @AlfredoLomeli13 Před 7 lety +10

      I'm with you, I saw it live as well and it's like the sound-mixing was completely off on this clip. In person, in-theater was a whole different and great experience.

    • @jeremoe1
      @jeremoe1 Před 7 lety +3

      I wouldn't mind seeing it again, to be honest. Maybe I will before it ends.

    • @noelleewen8219
      @noelleewen8219 Před 7 lety +3

      I agree, its actually the first play I would definitely go back to see.

  • @daisyjohnston6126
    @daisyjohnston6126 Před 4 lety +138

    I really liked how Leona payed respect to the theatricality in this performance by not turning it into a pop-song.

  • @laskmj24
    @laskmj24 Před 2 lety +26

    She isn’t a trained actress but her voice is heavenly!!

  • @Hobbitangle
    @Hobbitangle Před 7 lety +205

    Leona has no need in make-up. She looks like cat or panther naturally.
    Exceptional vocals.

    • @mxnolis
      @mxnolis Před 4 lety +2

      Whatttttt 🥴

    • @bammab977
      @bammab977 Před 4 lety +3

      Leona? Maybe. Grizabella? No no no no no.

    • @lishpayumo
      @lishpayumo Před 4 lety +7

      i think it's because her name is lion-like

  • @leobrent7926
    @leobrent7926 Před 3 lety +16

    Leona is stunningly beautiful with an incredible voice. What a girl!

  • @MelissaNgai
    @MelissaNgai Před 4 lety +17

    Leona is such an underrated singer. She has such an amazing voice.

  • @kathleenmeyer3124
    @kathleenmeyer3124 Před rokem +7

    When I first saw this in the theatre I was so taken aback - the tears just fell. I did not see that coming and it was absolutely beautiful. This is my favorite version. Absolutely beautiful

  • @Sebastian-yq8ez
    @Sebastian-yq8ez Před 7 lety +86

    I love Leona and, to be honest, her acting isn't the best but the voice is a pure magic!

  • @brendanayres4377
    @brendanayres4377 Před 7 lety +822

    Omg leona! You are amazing as you are then you do this, just show the world you are worldclass!

    • @Toast702
      @Toast702 Před 7 lety +24

      lmao! Yes play the character of an old cat yet look young and beautiful... This musical and her character Grizabella is an old cat who is dying looking on memories of her youth. Leona Lewis does nothing to bring raw emotion of the ache and loneliness that comes with age.. She would be better cast in Phantom of the Opera.. As I watched other performances I was brought to tears. Here I was like "yeah, beautiful voice, pretty face.." but what about what the musical calls for. She does not look like an old cat aching for the old days. This song is horrible on her. All you guys care about is her looks and voice but do not care that this role is ruined by her image. guys and their boners

    • @stiemogo
      @stiemogo Před 7 lety +17

      Agreed. I actually cringed at her pop-esque singing of those high notes. It's clear that she's not trained in classical singing, and her gorgeous face hurts the performance.

    • @CanoManuelGonzaga
      @CanoManuelGonzaga Před 7 lety +1

      Totally agree with you.

    • @kristopherganzel5245
      @kristopherganzel5245 Před 7 lety +10

      She's definitely good but Elaine Page set the bar for this one, in my opinion.. Feel the same way with Michael Crawford and Phantom.

    • @TheSurlySoutherner
      @TheSurlySoutherner Před 7 lety +7

      Yeah, not a patch on Elaine Page! She has that really annoying pop singer bend forward all the time as well. You're supposed to open your body up when you sing, not contract it.

  • @animalfinatic9366
    @animalfinatic9366 Před 5 lety +12

    So beautiful Leona Lewis. Did NOT know she sung one of my favorite opera songs. Makes me appreciate her even more.

  • @brittanyritenour4695
    @brittanyritenour4695 Před 7 lety +16

    he voice is beyond amazing but what is the most amazing is that her voice has passion , it is strong but so humble and fragile.

  • @larryc3860
    @larryc3860 Před rokem +5

    Thank you, Luis, and thanks to A.L. Webber for writing such a beautiful and poignant ballad.........so may talented vocalists have sung this piece with such emotion and passion.......

  • @curtwall7089
    @curtwall7089 Před 4 lety +9

    Leona sounds stunning she got a powerful voice

  • @captaink1
    @captaink1 Před 7 lety +41

    her vocals are definitely back! 👏 let's go Leona 💕💕

  • @Silverfox0488
    @Silverfox0488 Před měsícem

    I just watched Nicole Scherzinger and now Leona portray Grizabella and this is so awesome that they both took such passion in performing in one of the best musicals I have ever seen.

  • @Titan52berg
    @Titan52berg Před 7 lety +3

    It's incredible that 'CATS' was brought back to Broadway again! I would love to see this live! My wife and I saw a CATS production at one of our local dinner theaters, and we loved it! We got to meet some of the performers of that production and the experience of standing next to some of the CATS was fantastic! Incidentally, my favorite CAT out of any production is always CASSANDRA! Mysterious, exotic and slinky as a cat!

  • @feridedogan7653
    @feridedogan7653 Před 7 lety +26

    i love her beltings they are so sweet : )

  • @jeremoe1
    @jeremoe1 Před 7 lety +145

    PS. When Leona walked on stage, she was really like a spirit, demanding everyone's undivided attention, in my humble opinion.

  • @bmilano1580
    @bmilano1580 Před 4 lety +9

    Their voices are so clear

  • @kowanmcgarry
    @kowanmcgarry Před 2 lety +2

    Leona Lewis is the embodiment of perfection when it’s regarding Grizabella and the song Memory. No one has ever sang it like her and no one ever will, it’s literally impossible to replicate her version.

  • @mariposa8430
    @mariposa8430 Před 4 lety +8

    I think my favorites from the revival were definitely Tyler and Ricky- the chemistry they had as Tugger and Misto, especially during Tugger's song, was so perfect!

  • @MrRaccoon92
    @MrRaccoon92 Před 2 lety +1

    Leona Lewis Voice is one magic that i pray to god to give back to the music industry..

  • @seanhannonnn
    @seanhannonnn Před 4 lety +5

    Wow Leona Was AMAZING As Grizabella She Is Definitely World Class

  • @joelmullett
    @joelmullett Před 4 měsíci +1

    A stunning performance. The vocals are there. Imagine when she gets the drama figured out. I can't wait for more. Build!

  • @davehooper4498
    @davehooper4498 Před 4 lety +2

    Omg Leona is just a stunning vocalist. She sings this as the world class singer we all know that she is. Tears to my eyes

  • @sunnysim3583
    @sunnysim3583 Před 7 lety +3

    Oh wow- I had no idea she did this. Found it by chance; overwhelming performance. She is magnificent.

  • @joannawilliams483
    @joannawilliams483 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow Wow WOW ... LEONA sounded amazing!!!! Beautiful i got the chills

  • @zeleiahify
    @zeleiahify Před 7 lety +7

    wow! she slayed it! I love her!

  • @SpencetheGhost
    @SpencetheGhost Před 7 lety +2

    I watched the original version as a little kid, I'm 21 now and I still LOVE Cats! ❤️

  • @carriehall708
    @carriehall708 Před 4 lety +2

    One of they most Beautiful performance I have ever watched

  • @RadyoMusic
    @RadyoMusic Před 7 lety +6

    That voice Leona Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!! Thats how it makes me feel.

  • @ikkikoko7254
    @ikkikoko7254 Před 7 lety +3

    She is so good! Wordclass for sure!

  • @carinadeleon2027
    @carinadeleon2027 Před 7 lety +10

    I'm you're forever fan Leona, you have such an amazing voice, love you!

  • @elenaphisher244
    @elenaphisher244 Před 5 lety +379

    A hot Grizabella is just wrong 😱

    • @NoirMariaa
      @NoirMariaa Před 4 lety +12

      Elena Phisher agreed, suppose to be scruffy, although I do love Nicole scherzingers version (singing)

    • @anastasia-wc8qb
      @anastasia-wc8qb Před 4 lety +8

      I think that it’s the other version of Grizabella? Like there’s the old version and then there’s the more beautiful version that Nicole had. Idk anything tho.

    • @darthilli
      @darthilli Před 4 lety +19

      ᎪNᎪᏚᎢᎪᏚᏆᎪ ЅᏇIFᏆIE she’s supposed to be old and she was abandoned. While I admire the courage to try and change it l, the saying goes if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!

    • @anastasia-wc8qb
      @anastasia-wc8qb Před 4 lety +6

      Darth Felix They have actually changed Grizabella to be young in some shows

    • @anastasia-wc8qb
      @anastasia-wc8qb Před 4 lety +11

      Darth Felix If you see photos of Nicole Sherzinger performing, she has the same costume as Leona and a scar on her forehead implying that she can’t perform because of an injury, not age. I think I read a comment talking about how Nicole was supposed to perform here but she couldn’t so they called Leona last minute or something like that.

  • @Liane2810
    @Liane2810 Před 7 lety +3

    Saw it live on Sunday - and she made me cry!!!!! :-D

  • @ricardodrtmelo
    @ricardodrtmelo Před 7 lety +1

    She is so perfect as Grizabella and her makeup is beautiful!! 😻 She touched me!! ❤

  • @lilhoepeep731
    @lilhoepeep731 Před 5 lety +9

    Out of all of the memory performances this one was the only one to give me actual goosebumps.

  • @pablofigueroa666
    @pablofigueroa666 Před 7 lety +5

    la amoooo💖💖💖

  • @yz4043
    @yz4043 Před 7 lety +3

    she's amazing her music makes me cry

  • @MrNonipuntocom
    @MrNonipuntocom Před 7 lety +4

    Maravillosa.

  • @richardwright4616
    @richardwright4616 Před 6 lety

    she is amazing and deserves way more credit for what she does. her singing most of the time is bone chillingly good and her range is amazing both lower and in higher octave notes. love her!!

  • @just__christian8305
    @just__christian8305 Před 4 lety +1

    Just saw this last saturday in solaire it was beautiful💕

  • @fabiokaneziro8848
    @fabiokaneziro8848 Před 4 lety +1

    ...super good performance Miss Leona Lewis!!!

  • @HallamitoBello
    @HallamitoBello Před 7 lety +2

    😍😍😍😘 LEONA LEWIS SHE IS AMAZING ,BEAUTIFUL VOICE

  • @Richardssong18
    @Richardssong18 Před 5 lety +2

    don't care what people say even the actor on stage is flabagasted by her incredible voice! she's still incredible

  • @RayEmureMusic
    @RayEmureMusic Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing 😍

  • @The15138
    @The15138 Před 4 lety +2

    Ohh Wow OMG Beautiful

  • @SirDave
    @SirDave Před 7 lety +1

    The vocals were perfection!

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 Před rokem

    She singing it beautiful

  • @Richardssong18
    @Richardssong18 Před 3 lety

    Amazing performance leona did amazingly vocals and acting was on point.

  • @1seanv
    @1seanv Před 7 lety +2

    I saw her live about 4-5 months ago and every time she sang I got goose bumps.

    • @marcussand4798
      @marcussand4798 Před 3 lety

      Where did you see her?😍

    • @1seanv
      @1seanv Před 3 lety

      @@marcussand4798 I saw her in New York.

    • @marcussand4798
      @marcussand4798 Před 3 lety

      @@1seanv cool what songs did she perform?

  • @mouselisug
    @mouselisug Před 4 lety +1

    💗 amazing

  • @IRVINGROOD
    @IRVINGROOD Před 4 lety

    Amazing grizabella !! Leona Lewis 🙌🏼♥️

  • @Jcaba21.
    @Jcaba21. Před 7 lety

    Saw Cats in the 90s loved it!!!!

  • @julieanne2285
    @julieanne2285 Před 7 lety

    Awesome! I love u Leona ❤

  • @andressasan5884
    @andressasan5884 Před 7 lety +6

    Divaaaa😍😍😍😍

  • @irenevilla3857
    @irenevilla3857 Před rokem +1

    Wow, !!! She did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!

  • @robertsutphen2333
    @robertsutphen2333 Před 4 lety +4

    Goodness....she even gorgeous with Cat makeup on !!!

  • @JP-xd9ri
    @JP-xd9ri Před 5 lety +2

    Her voice is outstanding..

  • @Shoshylynn
    @Shoshylynn Před 4 lety +1

    Leona is amazing!

  • @ladyhammer1010
    @ladyhammer1010 Před 3 lety

    FANTASTIC!!

  • @wizetezie
    @wizetezie Před 4 lety +1

    Dayyyyummmmmm Leona!

  • @LizzyAlexis
    @LizzyAlexis Před 7 lety +24

    Leona would be a good Fauntine I think in Le Mis, she has such a powerful voice!

  • @lindsryan1087
    @lindsryan1087 Před 4 lety +73

    I feel like Leon’s does an amazing job but her voice is waaaay too angelic for this musical. Not bad she just doesn’t sound like a cat that’s been through hell and back. Brilliant job though!

    • @Zadejah
      @Zadejah Před 4 lety +3

      She needs more acting lessons but her voice is amazing. There was just no emotion and barely any movement

  • @patb5043
    @patb5043 Před 7 lety +61

    I liked her portrayal because she wasn't feel bad for me sobbing on stage sad she was more dignified similarly to Laurie Breechman who had such dignity to her Grizabella but still showed the tragedy of her past. So from what I see Leona Lewis took notes from one of the greats

  • @laureng9553
    @laureng9553 Před 4 lety

    I Love This Broadway

  • @Titan52berg
    @Titan52berg Před 4 lety +1

    Great cast! The stage production beats the movie paws down!

  • @user-gb3yy1gv7n
    @user-gb3yy1gv7n Před 4 lety

    Thanks thanks thanks!!

  • @emla2417
    @emla2417 Před 7 lety

    woooooow thtz y I've always loved her❤💋❤💋😚

  • @benhammond3699
    @benhammond3699 Před 7 lety

    Lovely

  • @leannehough2709
    @leannehough2709 Před 4 lety

    Great musical 🎶

  • @Jay-ci7id
    @Jay-ci7id Před 4 lety

    omg i went to this play!!!! SAME DAY

  • @sunitathind8440
    @sunitathind8440 Před 6 lety

    Love Leona 😍😍

  • @antoniomarciovirginio753
    @antoniomarciovirginio753 Před 5 lety +1

    😲 Oh my GOD! Amazing ! Fantastique! Te best 😍🐱🐱🐯🦁🐈🐈🐱 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @geekytima8385
    @geekytima8385 Před 4 lety +26

    I always wanted to be a broadway star or a movie star..I wanted that more than anything....but it didn't happen unfourtantley 💔 it's realy very sad ...when you realize that you are not the person you always wanted to be 💔💔 anyway , I wish all your dreams will come true❤

    • @lANKIMM
      @lANKIMM Před 4 lety +3

      Geeky Tima aw love I understand how you feel 💔😭 I wanted to be a ballerina but now I can’t even watch it. I always cry and feel miserable.

    • @olguinmartha3073
      @olguinmartha3073 Před 4 lety

      Girl!!! Same!!!! I loved it!!😭❤ Did Theater in High school and A Christmas Story In a theater outside of high school.. and well .. no excuse had my baby and just quit. Lol.. 😥😊 Fell you.

    • @karsongraves8633
      @karsongraves8633 Před 4 lety +1

      Do NOT give up on your dream. You push and push. You can still do it! There all ways hope.

  • @marcelh8818
    @marcelh8818 Před 4 lety +1

    LEONAAAA😱😍❤

  • @rheamaecartin7368
    @rheamaecartin7368 Před 4 lety

    I love you Leonna!!!! I am a fan of yours since american idol days...

    • @Sarandri
      @Sarandri Před 4 lety

      She's British. You mean British idol or x factor.

  • @Poetic_Justice1962
    @Poetic_Justice1962 Před 7 lety +2

    This just couldn't be any better. Leona (lioness) in true form.

  • @liam6169
    @liam6169 Před rokem +1

    always love Jemi's voice. So innocent and clear

  • @DaveLH
    @DaveLH Před 4 lety +4

    I wish they had released a cast recording of this revival.

  • @monkey8795
    @monkey8795 Před 4 lety

    Wow so Beautiful wow i Love your Voice 😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘

  • @kyled7824
    @kyled7824 Před 7 lety

    Cats will always be my favorite Broadway musical

  • @luckyhatter0138
    @luckyhatter0138 Před 6 lety

    I have goosebumps

  • @mcswiftino
    @mcswiftino Před 7 lety +1

    Filling up watching Leona! She's incredible! And to think she came from the X Factor!

  • @jesuanmartinparodi108
    @jesuanmartinparodi108 Před 4 lety +1

    Leona is amazing

  • @happymeow7323
    @happymeow7323 Před 3 lety

    October 2020 love her

  • @brantsingleton8497
    @brantsingleton8497 Před 7 lety +54

    I don't care what ANYBODY says, everybody has their favorites. But Leona nailed this performance. Vocally flawless, a true diva. The song showcases her vocal abilities and how easily she can go into higher octaves, but she belongs on a stage with herself as the main act. Not Broadway, where she is part of a cast.

    • @Ignasimp
      @Ignasimp Před 7 lety +7

      You can like it as much as you can. But her technique is not ready for singing this. She lacks the lows, her belts are strined, her vibrato is to low and she lowers her larynx to fake a bigger tone. Her phrasing and pitch were the worst thing though.

  • @lobaggins3328
    @lobaggins3328 Před 4 lety +2

    Elaine is just too iconic to ever hear anyone else sing this song

  • @luislarez8784
    @luislarez8784 Před 4 lety +1

    Grizabella 👌👌👌💯

  • @9razzler9
    @9razzler9 Před 5 lety +10

    leona's voice is amazing - but grizabella needs raw emotions. elaine paige did the character good. esp in the film - such rawness in emotions.

  • @marianasanchez8163
    @marianasanchez8163 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ i love CATS

  • @LAngel-xx4tz
    @LAngel-xx4tz Před 7 lety +1

    Leona Lewis I ❤️ U

  • @jackjungman8769
    @jackjungman8769 Před 7 lety +53

    shes good vocaly for the most part, but acting is really rusty and looks way to yung

  • @MrTrigger6
    @MrTrigger6 Před 4 lety

    Up the spine of the neck tingles to back right side just below earlobe