I really enjoyed how they stayed true to the meaning of the performance. They easily could've gone camp with this, but instead they took it seriously and managed to achieve the sort of dead-eyed desperation of the original.
I dunno - I think they totally camped it up, but also took it 100% serious, and that made the dead-eye desperation a thousand times more intense. It's their faces: their bodies are playing 100% camp, but by staring at the Big Spender without any of camp's usual knowing winks & grins, they elevated the camp to unsettling Nightmare Fuel.
The guy doing Chita's part was just perfectly right. All the gestures were virtually exact replicas of her performance. This was a spectacular rendition.
@@bt60613 If this were a woman giving the performance, I would agree. And I said virtually, not exact copy. There was enough similarity to call it homage, and enough different to make it unique. Try reading rather than assuming.
This performance is perfect. But also Fosse's choreography is breath taking. In a world where everything is over the top - this seemingly minimal but extremely sophisticated work of art stands out. It's inspiring
They’ve got to be…it’s a survival of the fittest, cutthroat type industry. Dangerous. You’re right that the gender doesn’t matter as much as the delivery and execution, it’s just an amazing piece of art in and of itself.
i’ve only just recently heard this song and went about listening to it, still not familiar with the show’s plot, but i can kind of understand how if you saw just this clip or the original clip from the movie with no context how it might seem a bit odd to the point of seeming absurd, especially if you’ve seen others perform it and go all in on the campiness, so that MIGHT be some of it? (personally i found it jarring at first too but then i Got It almost instantly) but considering this audience is likely made up of other theatre fans, it seems unlikely that so many of them aren’t familiar with the song at all. so sadly i think the main thing they’re laughing at is “ha ha, men sing girl song! men dance like girl!”
@Nicholas Cunningham yall were great. Do you know why they didn't want you guys harmonizing more? I just think with that many voices, there could have been several layers of sounds
WOW!! BRAVO GUYS!!!! This number was perfect and it really WORKS irrespective of who the performers are. They really took it seriously and it was as BRILLIANT as the original production on film!!
I was in this show many years ago and for closing night we were planning on doing exactly this..without anyone in charge knowing about it.. but they chickened out. I was disappointed.
@@pennagainagain7491 Previously, I was being poetic. It was not my intention to reference any song in "that other musical". One could suppose that I could have made a more detailed response; with the hope of granting encouragement. Such as, referencing the song from "Cabaret", "Tomorrow Belongs To Me". Yet considering the characters that sing it, I thought to distance them from the kind intention of my original posting. I was aspiring to proffer hope that more courageous dancers/singers would be ready for the next opportunity that future "tomorrows" would--hopefully--bring.
This is done SO well. They did such a wonderful job of bringing the spirit of all the emotions that the original show brought, where you feel the character’s impatience with their prey, and see their vulnerability in their desperation. Such an amazing job!
I LOVE this and have watched it I don't know how many times now. They did an amazing job, love seeing this with all guys. Great to see Fosse's choreography. Also don't get the audience's reaction. This wasn't funny, this was HOT. What a great looking group of men. I especially liked Mr. "Let's have some fun..."... Yow...Woof...
Brilliant performance 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠 it must have been amazing when Bob fossie first choreographed this and it was first shown I want to apologise now in case against his snide comments which I do I am dyslexic very and I apologise for the lack of punctuation and bad spelling it any yours a faded old Queen 👑👑👑👑 London
I really enjoyed how they stayed true to the meaning of the performance. They easily could've gone camp with this, but instead they took it seriously and managed to achieve the sort of dead-eyed desperation of the original.
Definitely no camp, high level, pelvic moments at all. Any moments of warm sensitive jerking not happening??. Bring it on
If it ain't broke, go Fosse.
oh they went camping. brought the marshmallows and chocolate!
@brynnjones I totally agree...they are remarkably awesome and professional performers!
I dunno - I think they totally camped it up, but also took it 100% serious, and that made the dead-eye desperation a thousand times more intense. It's their faces: their bodies are playing 100% camp, but by staring at the Big Spender without any of camp's usual knowing winks & grins, they elevated the camp to unsettling Nightmare Fuel.
The guy doing Chita's part was just perfectly right. All the gestures were virtually exact replicas of her performance. This was a spectacular rendition.
i’d rather not see a copy
@@bt60613 If this were a woman giving the performance, I would agree. And I said virtually, not exact copy. There was enough similarity to call it homage, and enough different to make it unique. Try reading rather than assuming.
This performance is perfect. But also Fosse's choreography is breath taking. In a world where everything is over the top - this seemingly minimal but extremely sophisticated work of art stands out. It's inspiring
I am sorry but I think some of them have popped their corks quite frequently and I am living for it!!
😂😂😂😂😂
Daaaamn choreographing this must be a nightmare but these gentlemen NAILED IT
I know what you mean, luv. The simplicity makes it complicated.
this coreograohy was meant for women those guys look weird
@@viarnay no u.
This is fabulous!!
@@lila2986 it is a wrong interpretation of the original show
I find this number intriguing. Whether it's males or females performing it, the characters are simultaneously predators and prey.
Good point. Reality at ground level. Where sex for sale is involved, this is usually the case.
They’ve got to be…it’s a survival of the fittest, cutthroat type industry. Dangerous. You’re right that the gender doesn’t matter as much as the delivery and execution, it’s just an amazing piece of art in and of itself.
Now they should try it with furries.
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Have no idea why the audience is giggling. They freakin nailed this. Down to the fosse hand movements. Fun laughs good time.
Their giggling because of the fun , laughs and good time
i’ve only just recently heard this song and went about listening to it, still not familiar with the show’s plot, but i can kind of understand how if you saw just this clip or the original clip from the movie with no context how it might seem a bit odd to the point of seeming absurd, especially if you’ve seen others perform it and go all in on the campiness, so that MIGHT be some of it? (personally i found it jarring at first too but then i Got It almost instantly) but considering this audience is likely made up of other theatre fans, it seems unlikely that so many of them aren’t familiar with the song at all. so sadly i think the main thing they’re laughing at is “ha ha, men sing girl song! men dance like girl!”
The laughing is a little offensive. They all did a really good job and there is nothing funny about this performance.
Anytime I’ve seen it the audience always giggles. But I imagine slightly elevated due to the fun of the evening.
Second guy from the left held his original barre pose so flawlessly that even fosse would’ve praised him
love the original film version and this live version equally! love that they kept the "behind the back finger wave" :)
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!
Albeit upside down. The whole thing was wonderful ❣
Why don’t the dancers get bios in the description. At least list their names!
@Nicholas Cunningham Thank you - you guys were AWESOME!
@Nicholas Cunningham yall were great.
Do you know why they didn't want you guys harmonizing more?
I just think with that many voices, there could have been several layers of sounds
@Nicholas Cunningham doing the Lord's work, chile 😌
WOW!! BRAVO GUYS!!!! This number was perfect and it really WORKS irrespective of who the performers are. They really took it seriously and it was as BRILLIANT as the original production on film!!
They killed this. Outstanding
Wow! I think Fossé will be very happy with this resault! Bravo, bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏
That body wave move Nathan does towards the end is gorgeous. Pure grace.
Paula kelly would be proud of that wave!
I was in this show many years ago and for closing night we were planning on doing exactly this..without anyone in charge knowing about it.. but they chickened out. I was disappointed.
As am I, David G. As am I. But eventually, we persevering-artists get OUR way. There is always "tomorrow".
@@aidanstafford318 Yes, There is always that awful song. Fortunately, we have "Big Spender."
@@pennagainagain7491 Previously, I was being poetic. It was not my intention to reference any song in "that other musical". One could suppose that I could have made a more detailed response; with the hope of granting encouragement. Such as, referencing the song from "Cabaret", "Tomorrow Belongs To Me". Yet considering the characters that sing it, I thought to distance them from the kind intention of my original posting. I was aspiring to proffer hope that more courageous dancers/singers would be ready for the next opportunity that future "tomorrows" would--hopefully--bring.
Perfect - down to the iconic backbend at 4:17
Wow! Phenomenal performance! This would be fun having an all male cast. Loved it!
This is done SO well. They did such a wonderful job of bringing the spirit of all the emotions that the original show brought, where you feel the character’s impatience with their prey, and see their vulnerability in their desperation. Such an amazing job!
so brilliant...love that they stayed true to the fosse moves
This is AMAZING!! Now I want a full production of this show!! I wish they released Broadway Backwards albums! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Nathan Lee Graham is FABULOUS! Great rendition, gentleman!
Nesto Leon yes! He is such an underrated actor... I love him!
Absolutely fantastic. Unbelievable!!!!!!! Love Bob Fosse!!!
Janet Penny. Nottingham.
This is amazing! How am I only seeing this now?!
How does this not have more views/comments?! This is phenomenal! 😝
I thought the same thing. The only reason I saw this vid is because I searched "big spender". It doesn't pop up on any ones feed.
Right? Love it!!!
Would love to see entire entire backwards Sweet Charity!
because people are closed minded . I enjoyed this and the all male muses singing Hercules, the Gospel 1,2,3 and a star is born it gave me life!
Brilliant!!!
WOW!!! The choreography, the singers! Absolutely loved this video! Bravo!
Brilliant. I was feeling a bit down, came across this randomly and it really cheered me up.Thanks ;)
With a name like Grumpy, no wonder you were feeling down. 😆
@@HappyLife693 ;)
Why is the audience laughing? This isn’t a comedy number.
We need an all male revival of Sweet Charity!
I imagine the atmosphere of the night is responsible.
This was SO Awesome, I have No words!! I know the original and seeing these guys take on the number is beyond amazing! Fosse was just Brilliant!
One of the best versions I've seen GET IT BOYSSSSSSS
Superb version!! Even Fossee hands!!.
Spectacular ! Great singing, great choreography !
I need to watch more theatre
Fosse, Fosse, Fosse! Love it
I dug it. Good job, Fellas. Shirley MacLaine would be proud.
I love it!!! What a genial idea🙃, men as "dance girls"😁! Bob Fosse was a genius and also the composers! 😂Perfect i have some fun and laugh❤
FIERCE FIERCE and continually FIERCE performances yaaaassss
These guys are so damn talented and really nailed big spender.
I LOVE this and have watched it I don't know how many times now. They did an amazing job, love seeing this with all guys. Great to see Fosse's choreography. Also don't get the audience's reaction. This wasn't funny, this was HOT. What a great looking group of men. I especially liked Mr. "Let's have some fun..."... Yow...Woof...
Phenomenal! Hope all these guys are back working in Broadway!!
This number is a hoot no matter who performs it! Lots of wonderful fun!!
.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Thanks for so much talent. Simply... AMAZING!
THE BABES ATE DOWN BOOTSS!
Oh, my goodness! These puppies NAILED IT! Tres impressed! 🥰
Brilliant. Well choreographed and deliciously fulfilled by the players in motion.
💗💗💗 I have ALWAYS loved this piece, even memorized it when I was much younger. This rendition knocks my socks off! So much fun!
i think that this version is better than any other version i've seen
...BEYOND BRILLIANT!!!...
Terrific new take on the original. Bravo.
Nathan Lee Graham - Definitely a man of distinction.
So much fun!!! Well done gentlemen!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Just wish it were better def than 360p.
Wow they have done some excellent job! Bravo!
I enjoyed this clip... I found the info inc. Really interesting. They do ALOT more than just perform. 👏👐
A stunning, breathtaking performance! I’m guessing Fosse might’ve broken down in tears
Loved this!! Just watched the movie version last night and the Broadway version too.
Thanks. I didnt know just how much I needed this today. 😅
They totally nailed this classic!❤
No me canso de aplaudirlos....!!!. Ni de admirarlos y emocionarme tanto y tanto y tanto...!!!. Bravo chicos...!!!, bravooo....!!!.
this is the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life
A masterclass performance!!!!!! WAO!!!!!!
Their performance was amazing
Didn’t know what to expect today. Was blessed with this 😍 Take it away bois!
Ok but they CRUSHED this!!!
Wonderful job, gentlemen!
this is fantastic
absolutly well done...great performance
The one in the red tank was slaying the entire dance, especially at 2:06
Just posted to Facebook. INCREDIBLE!
amazing! loved everybody! it is history! big!
Just saw this for the first time. Absolutely fantastic!!
That was ABSOLUTELY fantastic!
This is just so smokin' hot! True art❤️
I could watch this all day! Love seeing talented, amazing dancers just giving it their all in such epic numbers. Fun, laughs good times!
This is outstanding!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The original big spender with the ladies is the best. Sweet Charity in the 1960's.
These guys are great.
Great rendition of this song
LOVE this! Big spender spend a little time with me!😍
🌹🌹🌹🌹Great performance !
I love this song so much!!!
Absolutely brilliant!
I just love that song.
They are soooo great ❤❤❤
Love it, amazing job!!
They were awesome
That's amazing !!!
OMG WOW! Awesome, I love it❣️
This is just fabulous 😁
Brilliant performance 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠 it must have been amazing when Bob fossie first choreographed this and it was first shown I want to apologise now in case against his snide comments which I do I am dyslexic very and I apologise for the lack of punctuation and bad spelling it any yours a faded old Queen 👑👑👑👑 London
Can relate v hard to the one who said YASS
Fosse would be proud of this 👍🤩
I came to the other side of youtube just to find a circle of gay friends!
But it sure was a phenomenal act.👏
this is breathtaking.
This is so good ! Amazing ❤
Wonderful!
NAILED IT!
I love this number.
Wow with yes heavenly singing!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
They were great wonderful
Amazing! That's a whole lotta beautiful men! 😍
Sooooo good!