Willkommen (Kander and Ebb Tribute) - Alan Cumming/Guests - 1998 Kennedy Center Honors
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The difference between these two can be described as "I'm putting out a bangable vibe so you don't realize how creepy I am," vs. "I'm putting out a creepy vibe so you're confused by how bangable I am."
I’m so scared which one is which
How do this two vibe kinda apply to them both
okay but alan is bangable in and out of cabaret
Two masters. Showing how a true star never copies anyone else.
I like this Loki play more than Thor Ragnarok
How special this is. Two completely different takes on the same musical performed by two incredible performers - performing the roles that made them famous - on the same stage.
This is catching lightening in a bottle.
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Emcee's vibe changes immediately from Alan to Joel. Two interpretations of the character that the actor makes work!
Alan Cumming and Joel Gray: two Cabaret icons in one performance; what more can an audience like this ask for?
I think the real question was was that alan's cabaret costume or was he just wearing it because it was the 90s
Alan's costume for the show is much different than what he was wearing that night
It was the Kennedy Center Honors. His original costume is a bit too risque for something like that.
Alan Cummings seems more like a Miami Vice fashion guy, rather than this typical 1990s Trent Reznor style.
He wore a similar outfit when he accepted the Tony for his first go at the emcee
Maddie Barraclough costume was kinkier :). Saw the revival, fabulous, but still loved Joel in the film!
They censored Alan so much they didn't even let him wear the makeup 😭
Truthfully the time this was shown they’d be more used to the Grey version.
Plus Cumming was with the cast of Chicago in this number: his outfit would not complement at all.
Honestly it still comes off as the master of ceremonies here.
Alan wrote about this night on his blog he got to the theatre at the very last second and was the one opening. I think that might be the reason for his lack of makeup and his wardrobe choice.
@@JustDisneyland partially at least. I do think though his normal outfit and make up would’ve been too contrasting though.
I’ve seen a version similar to here when Grey is singing. There’s a bit of separation between cast and emcee, but not as drastic.
It would almost be putting even Grey’s version in the current revival: just too mismatched.
I love the clash in interpretations it just gives 2 completely different feelings. I LOVE THIS.
Aw, I didn't know Joel Grey was gonna come out! I got tears in my eyes
Me too! I thought i was the only one! There's nothing like the moment when the aged original starts singing! The feels!
I got tears in my eyes as well seeing Kander and Ebb happily (surprisingly?) applaud Grey's entrance. Best regards. P.s.: And seeing Bill Cosby as well as Bill Clinton looking over at Kander and Ebb with a "Did you expect that?" looks on their faces. dw
Alan cumming just seems to own the stage in what ever he does
They are both great. No doubt about it and they played the role awesomely. I love how they pointed at each other when they said "happy to see you." It's like a father/son or mentor/protegee moment.
Probably the two most iconic performers to play this character, one: The original, and probably the most iconic. The other: The one to give us the character of Emcee we all know now. This character has changed so much from his first appearance, and it is probably thanks to these two lovely men here.
As a gay man, this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen haha. Alan and Joel omg
Willy Wilder I have a brother who is gay and you should see Cabaret referenced in the new movie Love Simon
@@manuelorozco7760 que yo sepa el señor grey no es gay.
@@manuelperales579 He actually did come out several years ago. :)
@@manuelperales579 I don’t know if he is gay or bi but he is definitely LGBTQ.
@@manuelperales579 Entonces no sabes mucho. :)
Always liked this contrast. Two very different interpretations that both work great. One of the best examples of how theatre will live forever.
I love Alan Cumming, but when Joel Grey takes the stage... just WOW.
He commands the stage and becomes the center of attention. And his voice just rings out amazing
Actually saw this on prime time when it was first broadcast back when, and gotta say, the Grey reveal was brilliant -- and very appropriate. Very well done presentation of how can one same piece and character be interpreted and performed in unique ways without losing its essence.
Taking advantage of the height difference between them to transition to Grey was so brilliant, it must have been great to see it live
Just genius. Two great takes on a classic role. Props too to Eddie Redmayne who's recently managed to produce a performance that lives up to theirs.
Don't you just love how he says, "Ladies...and Gentlemen". And his re-appearance in the final chorus was worthy of Nightcrawler. I could not see how he was able to sneak back on...which was the idea, after all, was it not? ^_*
I know I went back and still couldn't see him sneak in
I love the way Joel Grey slows down the first line to the song in his entrance. Like he is saying, and now for the moment yall was waiting for! that or he was trying to sing past the applause. lol either way its a beautiful change
I still can't believe this song was once performed on The Muppets by Joel Grey. Tho toned down but like anything from og muppets it's still charming af.
Highly recommend reading Cumming's memoir "Baggage" for stories about this very performance.
Oh boy, he is too adorable. This world needs more Alan Cummings singing.
that pimp step at 2:16 though lol... can't tell you how many times I watched that trying to get that down lol
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I was enjoying the performance but as soon as Joel Grey appeared it really made me smile. He was so full of energy and fun. Loved it.
Alan Cumming is magnificent and seeing Joel appear was powerful
My actual favourite video on the internet
Love when Joel comes out omg so coollll
17 years later and I'm still astonished.
I can't believe that not even seeing 'Wilkommen' from 'Cabaret' performed with the dancers from 'Chicago' clued me into the fact that both shows were created by the same two team.
how amazing- two firecrackers performing together. can't believe i'm only seeing it for the first time now.
on another note, the camera should've remained on stage. i dont want to see bill cosby's rapey face or clinton's cheating face.
Hahaha I love the bit about Bill Cosby and Bill Clinton.
+sydandtaytum Hah, was just going to comment that they better upload a new version for the very same reason.
this was in 98 or 99. they were the names back then.
+sydandtaytum LOL!
1998 feels like so long ago, yet just like yesterday at the same time. 🤣
Best movie musical ever, I was lucky enough to see the revival with Alan!
2:48 I can't get over that laugh mannn
Did anybody notice the key change. It was a lot lower then usual when Alan sang it but the it changed to the key it is in in the show when Joel sang it. Did anybody else notice that or am I going crazy.
that made me so emotional oh my gosh
A Fantastic performance! Well done! Bravo!
1:55 What a duo
I love this two legends singing an awesome song
Love Simon sent me here. A spectacular performance by the two Masters of Ceremony!
Lucky to see Cabaret with Cumming as MC, Studio 54 was the venue. He was amazing!
I cannot love this too much. Joel Grey is an icon. Alan Cumming is wonderful, but even he can't best the original.
This is perfect in every way
Wow! Truly 3 remarkable minutes.
They are both so hard to take eyes off of I can't-
Well, that was iconic af. Love it.
I love Joel so much! He is the best xxx
I love Alan Cumming, he is a fantastic actor but no one, absolutely no one is The MC but Joel Grey.
THE: 'Walter Cronkite' introduces Alan Cummings for Cabaret skit AND Joel Grey also appears? THE: 'Bills' Cosby with Clinton clap for them? Let me collect my brain 🧠 parts- I just blew my mind!
Just BRILLIANT!
Fantastic!!!!!! Bravoooooooooooooooo..
Hey Kennedy Center Honors, I have a question: Why hasn’t Ms Minnelli been awarded yet? It’s long overdue!
That was so smooth, omg
Kander and Ebb’s brilliance at meeting the moment in a story and making it sing. Wow.
joel grey is the master of my whole world
That was superb.
Only a seedy and slightly sinister gay man could sell illicit female flesh with such coolness and flair. Bravo Alan Cumming and Joel Gray!
Lol! Yes! I love it!
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Emcee is bixesual tho
@@karamatsugirl7726 Depends on the setting. Joel's Emcee is widely regarded as asexual, Alan's is clearly bisexual, leaning towards gay,but the Emcee has always been more of an allegory of the people who tried to ignore problems (like the Nazis) with good times, and how that doesn't work (for example, the revival ending, where Emcee wears a concentration camp uniform).
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This was beautiful.. truly
this was amazing
ICONIC
OMG, this is so amazing and betiful!
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I love this 💜
I know it is late and years on but it is still YUM
He’s the best. No question.
This makes me so happy
Excellent!
WOW!!!!
2:48 is so perfect
I love how incredibly toned down it was for this performance.
CallMeKes Me too probably for the tv audience. Plus I don't do strip acts.
Yes, brilliant!
Nothing personal against Alan but Joel's still the Emcee for me. That laugh at 2:47 is just perfect.
LOVE IT!
This is so awesome! The only bad thing is seeing Bill Cosby with President Clinton....ish.
Birds of a feather.
Kind of a perfect snapshot of the weirdly progressive/regressive 90s era...
Agreed. The way Bill Cosby looks at the dancers, I don't want to think about it but he almost certainly managed to get one of these poor women we're watching alone later on. It's sickening to think about.
Wow! ❤❤
One of the best performances I swear
What a treasure!
lost for words, except for superb
I mean... is there are more interesting role than the Emcee..?? Both are outstanding. Truly showing that less is more. It is so interesting to me that THIS performance is connecting to the Third Reich.
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Alan is dressed much more like what an Emcee at a German cabaret at the top of the 1930's would dress like (even though what he's wearing here is not at all what he actually wears for performances. Cabarets at that point in German history reflected a homosexual community that was seeing a decreasing level of social acceptance for obvious rising political reasons, thus they were a place where those within that community could be themselves (i.e. the line about leaving troubles "out there"). Alan's physical representation of Emcee embraces the outward sexuality one would show in that position. Not saying Joel's interpretation is bad, it's its own form of good. Alan's is just much more authentic and ultimately poignant.
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I love this too much
Wait for it!
Fun fact: Joel Gray is one of only 8 performers to win the Tony and the Oscar for playing the same character!
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I had the biggest crush on him when I was little lol
Simply great.
What will it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul 😭😭😭
Omg I love this new weezer song
This is good singing.
Cosby up there sitting next to Clinton hahahahaha
AMAZING
This is epic!
Alan Cumming, Walter Croncite once mentioned your name...
Bless God. Because, what should be, the voice of God spoke your name.
Woah!! Plot twist!!
Joel is my favorite since my childhood. They showd the movie to kids born in the Soviet Union. I didn't know about Alan till recent and fell in love (I always do when see a real talent. He is also so sexy!
the body movement is pure genius
WOW
1:55 Bill Cosby checking to see if his next victim is snoring yet
Although I prefer Alan Cumming, Joel Gray's entrance here was the best! It's exactly the same feeling as seeing a classic TOS character like Spock or Scotty step out of the shadows in a TNG episode.
That shot of Bill Cosby in the audience though almost ruined this for me.
I had to ignore pill cosby, but it was so interesting how much Joel's energy changed the show. He was perfect
Joel Grey saves the day, like Sean Connery saved it in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
So icONIC
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