Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
#1Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/24/12 at 10:14pm
From Broadway Backwards, a few months ago.
Breathe now, because you're not going to take another breath for three minutes and twelve seconds.
http://youtu.be/kGqQAmvHqBs
He'll sleep and he'll rise
In the light of two eyes
That adore him...
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#2Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/24/12 at 10:37pmDagnabbit, Andrew, why can't you like a vag? He's too perfect.
#2Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/24/12 at 11:11pmI was there, it was an amazing evening of amazing people, but none more spectacular than Rannells singing the Styne/Merill classic. Yeah, it was breathtaking. Thanks for posting this!
#3Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/24/12 at 11:20pmI was there too -- it was great. That and Elizabeth Stanley/Sierra Boggess' "Tonight" were the highlights. And what a treat for Jason Michael Snow to get a starring role! Love him.
#4Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 12:30amI'm still hoping a video pops up of Tony Yazbeck doing "Music & The Mirror" from a few years ago.
#5Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 7:48amNot only is he adorable, not only does he have an exciting voice, but he is so committed to the material that you can see every thought and feel every emotion, as if you're seeing right into his soul. He's really kind of perfect.
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#6Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 11:26am
What a cutie.
Who was he singing about?
(Beside you Joey).
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theeatah
Leading Actor Joined: 1/31/10
#7Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 12:25pmHe seems to be a charming guy from interviews. But the belted parts of that performance were awfully nasal and very hard on the ears.
#8Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 1:27pmOne man's "awfully nasal" is the music that makes another man dance.
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#9Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 2:52pmHe might become a good singer once he hits puberty.
theeatah
Leading Actor Joined: 1/31/10
#10Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 3:01pm
Now, Gavin Creel's Music That Makes Me Dance could make me dance.
Gaveston2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/11
#11Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 5:31pm
Not only is he adorable, not only does he have an exciting voice, but he is so committed to the material that you can see every thought and feel every emotion, as if you're seeing right into his soul. He's really kind of perfect.
And on my favorite Jule Styne ballad, no less! Thanks, joey, and please sign me up for the Andrew Rannells Fan Club.
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#12Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 7:09pmWell that was just delightful. The expressiveness of his eyes amazes me.
#13Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 8:12pm
As I listen to this again I detect a bit of Johnny Ray...which gets me to thinking Andrew Rannells in CRY: THE JOHNNY RAY STORY.
A closeted gay man achieves international fame while having to keep his sexuality hidden.
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Gensho
Stand-by Joined: 12/8/05
#14Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 8:27pmI was there for this. I melted when he sang this...
#15Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 11:05pm
He's just as good at "The Origins of Love," from Hedwig:
http://youtu.be/yrr9b9vyXoA
#16Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/25/12 at 11:55pm
Thank you, PalJoey.
Thank you.
#17Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/26/12 at 12:03am
I was there when he sang "The Origin Of Love" as well. TOTALLY thrilling.
I've been a fan of his for about five years now... so fun to see all this unfold for him. :)
#18Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/26/12 at 8:06amI want to hear him sing "Being Alive
#19Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/26/12 at 8:23pmThis was a definite highlight of this year's Broadway Backwards. I love everything about Broadway Backwards and highly recommend it to anyone who's ever considered going. The chance to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS while hearing performers like Andrew Rannells take on great songs they normally wouldn't get to perform in a musical is unbeatable.
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#20Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/26/12 at 8:49pmPal Joey, that is an inspired request. Let's hope he hears about it and takes you up on the idea.
siny
Broadway Star Joined: 2/8/07
#21Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/27/12 at 2:04pm
I was there too and he was outstanding.
Here are some other videos from the show:
I Know Him So Well (Fedorov-Rooney)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UApcIazLjzU
Hernando's Hideaway (Reed Kelly)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM2n9_DEjMI
I Am What I Am (Shawna Hamic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tY85sO8Y44
Anything else ?
Gaveston2
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/11
#22Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/27/12 at 5:35pm
Yes, thank you again, joey! I never ceased to be amazed at the sheer audacity of "The Origins of Love".
"Let's set PLATO'S SYMPOSIUM to music!"
"Yeah! And we'll throw in Thor and Osiris, too!"
#23Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/27/12 at 11:34pm
I'd also like to hear him do "A New Argentina."
Maybe in the next Broadway Backwards...
#24Andrew Rannells 'The Music That Makes Me Dance'
Posted: 5/30/12 at 12:16pm
He just became even more perfect.
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