UPDATE: I saw the show today and Alex Newell has officially snatched all of my wigs, I have no wigs left to snatch, and I'm wondering what he's planning to do with all my wigs.
This is still good 4 yrs later!!!He made me fall in love with this play!! My Niece was just casted in the Jr version of this and I cant wait to sing this song in the audience. lbs
I have no other words than Alex Newell is a gift to this world and we Stan this overly blessed and talented individual. I wish I could be this talented!
If Alex could see this.... YOU MAKE ME SO PROUD!!!!!! IM A MAMA WHO PROVIDES!!!!! KEEP SHARING YOUR GIFT... Please.... i love you. like a mother would... so proud...
I had the great privilege of seeing this production of Once On This Island in NY a couple months ago. It was absolutely spectacular. One of the most memorable theater experiences of my life. Hats off to the director, cast, crew, musicians, set/costume designers, and everyone else involved for creating something truly special.
You've never been away from the sea, child You're gonna need a helping hand A fish has got to learn to swim on land! Walk with me, little girl Don't you be afraid Follow me, little girl Let me be your guide A pretty thing like you Will need a thing or two And whatever you need Mama will provide Oh... Down the road, little girl You may lose your way All alone in a world That may seem too wide But sit on Mama's lap And I will draw a map And whatever you need Mama will provide I'll provide you: Moss! [Alex] To soften the road Rocks! [Alex] To sit on! Trees! [Alex] To sleep underneath! Sand [Alex] Fun for your toes Plantain! [Alex] To fill up your belly Breeze! [Alex] To fan your face Grass! [Alex] For making your bed Mosquitoes?! [Alex] Ha! Bugs will bite little girl And the night will fall All alone in the dark You'll be terrified But you will make it through 'Cause I am liking you! And whatever you need Mama will provide! Oh... Walk with me, little girl And I'll take you far Round each bend, little friend I'll be by your side That's what a Mama's worth: To give her child the earth! And whatever you need Mama will... Provide!
Been loving this dude since Glee !!! What a voice and presence. This was also the first show I ever acted in as a kid in a musical theater summer camp so this song will always hold a special place in my heart . No one does this number better than him . Brilliant
Feeling a run down with a cold this morning and I ran pass this on FB an WOW just WOW. I have clicked play so many times and each time that powerhouse of a voice just lifts my sprits. So much so I just purchased tickets to see the show in NYC. I can not wait. Momma will provide YES!!!!
I went to a broadway school in Beverley Hills with this talented being. He was sucha sweet heart and his talent is so incredible. I hope he never stops growing!
I was like 12 rooting for Alex on the glee project and I'm 18 now and I still love and support him he's literally amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I also love his music. Go stream "Boy You Can Keep It"
I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Alex Newell in this last year and it was just incredible the company as a whole were amazing was phenomenal. Sooooooo talented!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
My guess is that many advocates of traditional values would have had an issue with an actor being nominated for playing a female character (Asaka is introduced as "the mother of the earth"). This is based on just observation, so I could be completely wrong.
@@ethannavarro943 No problem! I like discussing theatre (I'm litterally writing my college essay about it) and I love learning new information about it. I didn't get into theatre until around 2013ish, so I didn't know Harvey Fierstein had won for Hairspray. I don't know how much of an issue that was back in 2006, since I waa thinking about this in a 2018 lens.
Lyrics: You've never been away from the sea child You're gonna need a helping hand A fish has got to learn to swim on land Walk with me, little girl Don't you be afraid Follow me, little girl Let me be your guide Oh, a pretty thing like you Will need a thing or two And whatever you need Mama will provide Down the road, little girl You may lose your way All alone in a world that may seem to wide But sit on Mama's lap And I will draw a map And whatever you need Mama will provide I'll provide you Moss To soften the road Rocks To sit on Trees To sleep underneath Sand Fun for your toes Plantain To fill up your belly Breeze To fan your face Grass For making your bed Mosquitoes Ha! Bugs will bite, little girl And the night will fall All alone in the dark you'll get terrified But you will make it through 'Cause I am liking you And whatever you need Mama will provide Mama will provide Mama will provide Mama will provide I wanna provide, yeah Walk with me, little girl And I'll take you far 'Round each bend, little friend I'll be by your side That's what a Mama's worth To give her child the Earth And whatever you need Mama will Mama will Mama will Mama will Oh, mama will Provide!
I was blessed with seeing once on this island in June, and it was so amazing! I'm so happy this video exists, and I'm so amazed with how fabulous the whole cast is! Excellent work!!
I watched this show live before I knew who Alex, or Lea, or anyone was. I was extremely floored and I’m grateful for having watched it without thinking about anything else. It was magical.
I am so annoyed at myself because I passed on seeing this show because I wanted to see something new and I had seen the original. Alex Newell's voice alone would have been amazing to hear live. What a gift.
Omg I was so lucky to get to see this production live and it was absolutely amazing. Their voice was so powerful you could feel it in your chest it was great
That throat is blesssedddd 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
And Highly Favored!
okurrrr
The best ever
out of all the ways you could've said this lol, but I agree! They have a beautiful voice :)
imagine being talented enough to play any gender.. we STAN
Girl we all the way Stan!! He is so incredible.
Yesssss
I live
Elina Marie We Stan ❤️
Elina Marie what a talent....
Am I the only one who feels like Alex would be the perfect person for the role of Ursula in the Little Mermaid live action movie..
YESSSSSSS
Joe M I would love to see that!!
Joe M yess
I would sign any petition to get them cast as Ursula!!!
Soon as he started singing I thought Ursula I love you for saying that
If Alex Newell didn't reprise his role for the Disney live adaptation, i'm definitely suing.
Start the draft!
I’m fighting
Can you imagine them playing Ursula?
It almost makes me angry how effortless Alex Newell makes it look here...
Right lol
And here I sit with NOT A 5TH of the talent like...lemme try this 😂😂😂😂😂 #SameSis
I sweaaa lmaooo 😂
My wig is on a first class trip to Asia
Cameron Caple 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣😆😆I bet
Lol
Forward to 2020 - your coronavirus closure has been quarantined .
Back here in late August 2024. Amazing!!
How this boy not more famous ???So underrated!
Talisson Vianna he from glee
Lol he is famous!
@@tpettaway They are actually non-binary!
@@miyuki122911 HE is famous
I feel dumb. I thought he was a lady. He is very talented!
Alex Newel is literally the only reason I got back into theatre. His vocal range, and power, are just absolute gifts to my soul.
Together Breakfast
I’m absolutely impressed with hi vocal ability 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I so luuuuv this video clip 💜
I still don’t understand how he wasn’t nominated for a Tony for this role, because he would’ve won it. I’m sure of it!
Alex Newell was ROBBED and I will forever be bitter about it.
Now, he got a Tony.
@@wlmr123yes they did
3year later she won that exact same award you spoke of 3years ago😇🙌🏾
@ 1:51 “wah wah wah wah” takes me out every time!!!! I can’t stop listening to this song!!! Amazing vocals!!!
Yaaaaass! Girl, I watch it at least twice a day.
Same here probably watched this over 100 times I love it! ❤️
courtney hopkins right!!!
me too
Girl this part takes me IN!!!!
Somebody. Somewhere. Encouraged this young man to be himself...
... God bless that person.
First of all this song just moved me to tears, then this comment. BLACK LIVES MATTER!! SUPPORT, LOVE, AND NURTURE OUR FUTURE!!!
he is being himself and you're being trash
your slave god isnt real
@@fannypots1460 Don't say that I rebuke what you said in the name of Jesus
😂😂😂 these comments
scientists found a wig on mars
Girl! 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Shayla Hill I’m sure the astronauts saw the wig still flying in to outer space.
Bish mine too
I’m pretty sure it was mine. I want it back.
Has anyone seen my wig? I think Alex Newell just snatched it
Judi W. Yeah I found it, it was with mine!! He took my wig cap and all😂😂😂
It's ok you don't have to be as worried he took my wig w/ my cap as well as my eyebrows
AAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH
My edges somewhere under ya wig sis😂👌
I saw your wig on it's world tour and my wig decided to tag along 🙄.
The way he just sits back comfortably and owns this song. You would think it was written for him..Incredible!
Literally my favorite song on the album he has such power and gives me chills ever single time!! He has such a motherly voice he’s everything!! ❤️😭
RiRi Mars so the one singing is a male?
JaWaun Jordan
Yeah Alex Newell he’s amazing!!!! ❤️
RiRi Mars cool
@1:43 when the guy directing points to Alex like “he is about to tear this song up”!
literally the director said alex TAKE IT AWAY
Literally one of the best vocalists to grace this planet
UPDATE: I saw the show today and Alex Newell has officially snatched all of my wigs, I have no wigs left to snatch, and I'm wondering what he's planning to do with all my wigs.
He'll sacrifice it to Asaka's alter 😆
dzead i'm dzead
You’re so lucky!!!!! I want to see it!!!!
He will give it to Santana and she will share with Marley (glee)
😂😂😂😂
Did you catch Grace Greenleaf aka Merle Dandridge!
Yes I caught her
yesss!!! had to rewind to make sure it was her.
Ok THANK YOU I thought it was me😂
I thought that was her!!!!!
Yup!
This is still good 4 yrs later!!!He made me fall in love with this play!! My Niece was just casted in the Jr version of this and I cant wait to sing this song in the audience. lbs
His vocals are God giving....
What kind of evil person would give this a thumbs down?
Gwion Jones some homophobic trash.
Some jealous bitch 🙄
Now there’s 100
Papa Ge and his minions
Andrea
I can watch this everyday
Lol. I DO!!
My fav song and character in the musical
Reyonce fierce hey bitch!!!!
I just like how he is comfortable being himself and doing his own thing
2022 and I am still ridiculously obsessed with Alex's Magick. This video gives me chills!!!
HOW HAVE I NEVER HEARD THIS SONG OR EVEN HEARD OF THIS MUSICAL!!!!
ALEX NEWELL IS EVERYTHING!!!!!!
This is utterly amazing. His range is everything.
I have no other words than Alex Newell is a gift to this world and we Stan this overly blessed and talented individual. I wish I could be this talented!
If Alex could see this.... YOU MAKE ME SO PROUD!!!!!! IM A MAMA WHO PROVIDES!!!!! KEEP SHARING YOUR GIFT... Please.... i love you. like a mother would... so proud...
Wow...that's what talent sounds like in case y'all are wondering.
YOU BETTA SAAAANG ALEX!!
Hot DAMN can he sing that song!
Damn the range on his voice! Love the tone
I cannot stop watching this.
I keep coming back to this I’m obsessed
So grateful that my daughter was playing this earlier. I was instantly hooked. His voice gives me chills. Perfection!
His voice is powerful. Love it
Alex Newell's fabulously magical performance deserved a Tony. Unforgettable!
Isn’t he unique from glee
Jonathan Masalunga yap
I just about cried when i realized it... He gave me my life and SNATCHED my edges
Jonathan Masalunga I know right! Unique was my fave.
Jonathan Masalunga yea
Unique was my favorite!
Alex's vocal power alone live...😱
I had the great privilege of seeing this production of Once On This Island in NY a couple months ago. It was absolutely spectacular. One of the most memorable theater experiences of my life. Hats off to the director, cast, crew, musicians, set/costume designers, and everyone else involved for creating something truly special.
This child takes my breath away. His skill is beyond. Bless . ❤️💟☮️❤️
I had the privilege of seeing this performance live. The show was excellent but this performance blew me away! Breathtaking!
Congratulations on your win!
You've never been away from the sea, child
You're gonna need a helping hand
A fish has got to learn to swim on land!
Walk with me, little girl
Don't you be afraid
Follow me, little girl
Let me be your guide
A pretty thing like you
Will need a thing or two
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
Oh...
Down the road, little girl
You may lose your way
All alone in a world
That may seem too wide
But sit on Mama's lap
And I will draw a map
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
I'll provide you:
Moss!
[Alex]
To soften the road
Rocks!
[Alex]
To sit on!
Trees!
[Alex]
To sleep underneath!
Sand
[Alex]
Fun for your toes
Plantain!
[Alex]
To fill up your belly
Breeze!
[Alex]
To fan your face
Grass!
[Alex]
For making your bed
Mosquitoes?!
[Alex]
Ha!
Bugs will bite little girl
And the night will fall
All alone in the dark
You'll be terrified
But you will make it through
'Cause I am liking you!
And whatever you need Mama will provide!
Oh...
Walk with me, little girl
And I'll take you far
Round each bend, little friend
I'll be by your side
That's what a Mama's worth:
To give her child the earth!
And whatever you need
Mama will...
Provide!
You are a god send
Been loving this dude since Glee !!! What a voice and presence. This was also the first show I ever acted in as a kid in a musical theater summer camp so this song will always hold a special place in my heart . No one does this number better than him . Brilliant
I've real talk listened to this about 30 times. His voice is seriously amazing!!!!
I'm auditioning with this song literally tomorrow for the role of Asaka!!
Good Luck! You'll do great!
I got Papa Ge!!
congratulations!
I’ve spent twice the length of this video trying to come up with a good comment. There a simply no words.
I didn't know I needed this until it arrived!!
Not like I've been listening to this song oobsessivelyor anything...
Honestly right
That "ha ha" has me shook @0:05
I smile so hard every time I hear alex's version of this. It's like the joy of singing comes out on every note. :-)
Alex is such a dynamic performer!
This is just what I needed today. This was just magical.
Alex is so amazing!!
The lead singer is an amazing singer ❤️ the team is just wow 😍
Feeling a run down with a cold this morning and I ran pass this on FB an WOW just WOW. I have clicked play so many times and each time that powerhouse of a voice just lifts my sprits. So much so I just purchased tickets to see the show in NYC. I can not wait. Momma will provide YES!!!!
Me, too! I literally can't stop watching this! I'm bout to see if mp3 skull has it to download.
Same here . Its food for my soul .
He is so ridiculously talented. I am so glad for his success
Saw this live 2 weeks ago, the whole audience was scalped of any hair they had! Incredible musical!
Yassss we needed this!!!! Alex is a ONE OF A KIND talent!
we need more of these
Wow, what a voice! You can tell the ensemble is super talented too!
Say whatever you want his voice is beautiful. Beautiful cast❤️❤️👍🏾👍🏾✊🏾
I went to a broadway school in Beverley Hills with this talented being. He was sucha sweet heart and his talent is so incredible. I hope he never stops growing!
I think I've heard this song about 500 times now and I still love it SO MUCH!
I love me some Alex! He deserves all the success that comes his way.
I was like 12 rooting for Alex on the glee project and I'm 18 now and I still love and support him he's literally amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I also love his music. Go stream "Boy You Can Keep It"
And the musical is playing on my birthday and I hope I can see it
I literally play this all the time!! Yessss
I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Alex Newell in this last year and it was just incredible the company as a whole were amazing was phenomenal. Sooooooo talented!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I come back and watch this every couple of weeks because I need it.
I'm so proud of Alex ! Such an Inspiration ! Ever since Glee Project !
Alex is simply amazing and a FANTASTIC actor. 😍
Why didn’t he win, or get nominated for featured best actor in a musical? When I get an answer, thank you. Please have it make sense
My guess is that many advocates of traditional values would have had an issue with an actor being nominated for playing a female character (Asaka is introduced as "the mother of the earth"). This is based on just observation, so I could be completely wrong.
But, I totally agree Alex should've been nominated.
Lovely Lexi in an argument, Harvey Fierstein won for his performance in Hairspray
Lovely Lexi oh, and I understand. You did as requested, and gave an answer, thank you
@@ethannavarro943 No problem! I like discussing theatre (I'm litterally writing my college essay about it) and I love learning new information about it. I didn't get into theatre until around 2013ish, so I didn't know Harvey Fierstein had won for Hairspray. I don't know how much of an issue that was back in 2006, since I waa thinking about this in a 2018 lens.
I love it. I got chills every time I played this. He make it look so easy!🤯
Wait, y'all got Pastor Greenleaf on the island too?
😂😂😂
Right?!
I was looking for this comment lmaooo
I didn’t know she sings
Lyrics:
You've never been away from the sea child
You're gonna need a helping hand
A fish has got to learn to swim on land
Walk with me, little girl
Don't you be afraid
Follow me, little girl
Let me be your guide
Oh, a pretty thing like you
Will need a thing or two
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
Down the road, little girl
You may lose your way
All alone in a world that may seem to wide
But sit on Mama's lap
And I will draw a map
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
I'll provide you
Moss
To soften the road
Rocks
To sit on
Trees
To sleep underneath
Sand
Fun for your toes
Plantain
To fill up your belly
Breeze
To fan your face
Grass
For making your bed
Mosquitoes
Ha!
Bugs will bite, little girl
And the night will fall
All alone in the dark you'll get terrified
But you will make it through
'Cause I am liking you
And whatever you need
Mama will provide
Mama will provide
Mama will provide
Mama will provide
I wanna provide, yeah
Walk with me, little girl
And I'll take you far
'Round each bend, little friend
I'll be by your side
That's what a Mama's worth
To give her child the Earth
And whatever you need
Mama will
Mama will
Mama will
Mama will
Oh, mama will
Provide!
I was blessed with seeing once on this island in June, and it was so amazing! I'm so happy this video exists, and I'm so amazed with how fabulous the whole cast is! Excellent work!!
I listen to this throughout the day to lift my spirits!!! I even sent it to my daughter. Mama will provide!!!!!!
Omg this took me all the way back to middle school! This was my part! I love their voice!! ♥️
I watched this show live before I knew who Alex, or Lea, or anyone was. I was extremely floored and I’m grateful for having watched it without thinking about anything else. It was magical.
I had this song stuck in my head all day. I want to go it now :(
Alex is so freaking amazing! I'm obsessed with this performance!
I am so annoyed at myself because I passed on seeing this show because I wanted to see something new and I had seen the original. Alex Newell's voice alone would have been amazing to hear live. What a gift.
This dudes voice is so amazing!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This song is FIRE!!
Alex is amazing
Couldn’t agree more! That voice is just perfect for Ursula.
What an amazing performance! This just blessed me.
Shivers man damn
This is my most favorite song from the cast recording. You have such a talented voice. Would love to see this show again :)
Truly Blessed to have seen his final performance on 1/6. Wish I had seen it multiple times before it closed. I cried. LITERALLY CRIED WITH JOY
Truly an icon in the making
Soulful powerhouse
Just discovered her “Independently Owned”
From another world
💚🙏
ALEX NEWELL WAS MY FAVORITE IN GLEE AND NOW MY FAVORITE BROADWAY PERFORMER
Ah! Alex is amazing!!!
MAMAWILL PROVIDE! ❤🙋♀️🤩
OH YEAH MAMWILL FOREVER
oh my god this is stunning what an amazing performance, her voice just went every place with such confidence
Alex is my queen.
Omg I was so lucky to get to see this production live and it was absolutely amazing. Their voice was so powerful you could feel it in your chest it was great