@@denvermusic8557 I'm still about 6 hours away from finishing on audible, but it's incredible! Listening to him tell the story is giving what it's supposed to give henny! He's the most resilient soul!
And +1000 to the pianist for flawlessly following all of Mr. Porter's vamping and flourishes. Love watching skilled professionals improvise so seamlessly together.
I just posted a similar comment. (Gonna delete it now.) That accompanist, probably sightreading, just sight-transposed that bizzle a down a fourth just like it was nothing... so awesome. Accompanists are the unsung heroes of Broadway.
@@joycechahinepiano I used to play violin and piano, so I've been both accompanist and accompanied, and being the accompanist was more difficult by far. I will forever be in awe of all the piano major grad students who have to handle their own recitals for their own major AND the recitals for the entire rest of their music school.
That is the true definition of what makes a Broadway star. To get a whole audience of Broadway's own give a standing O is incredible. Thank you uploading this.
i love it...@ 2:15 when he asked "are you gonna make me do the whole thing?" and turned around, continuing to sing and didn't miss a beat...LOL, hilarious.
Did anyone notice his husband in a off white suit and red pumps while Billy wore the red suit and off white pumps? They look like Valentine's Day cupcakes. Gotta love em both!
I have lost track of how many times I've watched this - always makes me feel better when I'm down. When do we get a full Broadway production of Gypsy with Billy as Mama Rose?
TheFriendgineer I agree! the beauty of a true performer and an amazing pianist! It was exciting and gripping and made me want to go to the theatre right away
The comedic turn from "You gonna make me do the whole thing?!" to launching into the next verse and heading up to the stage is so brilliant. My new go-to "I need to laugh" video.
He’s a true artist in that he is ALWAYS ready. I love this for showing that no matter how famous and rich and celebrated Broadway actors become, they all still have the hearts of young theater “nerds.” Of course he didn’t need the lyrics! Because, like me, he’s listened to this song 20 million times and sang along at the top of his lungs. LOVE IT.
He's been singing that song (and a billion others) while looking in his bedroom mirror since he could walk... it's the thing that binds all of us theater nerds together. Man, what a voice!
That was fucking awesome, it was all improved on the spot. To be able to keep Six Thousand Broadway Industry people laughing, singing along, and wanting more takes true talent.
@@@theylied1776 Yeah, you're right. Thanks. I shouldn't burst her bubble. She still thinks that all the games Fallon plays with his guests are unplanned, too. Ignorance is bliss.
This is the moment when he just became Legendary . Time perseverance ,preparation meets opportunity , the moment forever memorialized is now legendary! Wurk!
This has the same energy as that vine where the girl goes "why are you making me sing? oh my god I hate singing, where do I even come in" and then proceeds to flawlessly riff Mariah Carrey
You have to love La Porter. His energy is infectious. His talent is boundless. My god, that was what I needed. Now, I want to see him play Mama Rose in a gender-reversed/bending performance.
Well, Billy will be 50 this year so he is exactly halfway between those ages. But I've never really seen a 70 year old who looks this good. Well, maybe Samuel L. Jackson.
Love Billy Porter, Love the Broadway community, Jeff Daniels face while he's sat there in the audience reflects what mine was doing watching it on TH-cam. This is just pure joy!
I’ve watched this soo many times its embarrassing to confess just how many but my god, this is 3.36mins of such unadulterated joy, I can’t help myself. I would love to see this man live in any show, I pray he comes to the UK sometime 🙏
His outfit is actually the curtains from the theater he performed Kinky Boots on Broadway ... Amazing custom outfit BEFORE he thrilled us at the Oscar with that gown 🥰
"Oh, you're changing the key? *sings YOUUU* "Thank you b*tch" LOL
LOL right..that took me out
The best!!!!
That laid me completely out!
Right?! 😂👌
Kimberly Blankenship SAME !! I busted laughing so hard, my husband hollered from the other room “You OK??!!”
"I didn't come here to work tonight!" - then continues to slayyyyy.
Nope...u clearly want no one to look at u! 😂😂
This is the same with Jennifer Hudson. Put a mic in front of her and she'll sing for the next 20 minutes. lol
@@LegionIvory Jennifer Hudson🤢🤢
Yes!!! And hit the stage!!!!
that line kills me everytime
Now that's an example of "if you stay ready, you don't have to get ready" if I've ever seen one!
debbiedoodiedand WHEW
debbiedoodiedandi YASSSSS! Bitch Speak! 😂😂🤣....that is SO true!, that is what REAL stardom is made of 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Amen!
debbiedoodiedandi “you ain’t never lie”!!!
Preach 😂😂😂
“You changed the key?” (No response and key changed)
“Thank you Bitch!” I died lol!!!!!!😂
I keep coming back for that part! 🤣
I now think 'Thank you bitch' on the regular because of this video.
Me too!
🤣🤣🤣
If my mom were alive... She would've cried laughing !!!!
This is the definition of “When you STAY ready, you don’t have to GET ready! *snap”💅🏽💁🏽♀️
🗣YESSSSSS!
Yeees! Just finished his excellent memoir, Unprotected, and I came here to say that! : )
Absolutely 💯
PERIODT!!!!!!!!!
@@denvermusic8557 I'm still about 6 hours away from finishing on audible, but it's incredible! Listening to him tell the story is giving what it's supposed to give henny! He's the most resilient soul!
"You gonna make me do the whole thing?!"
*sashays onstage*
😂he was on his way up there anyway
same
he was so ready either way XDDD
The Tony Awards fill me with joy. It’s the best of mankind. Creation, talented, friendship, joy, beautiful music.
Lol 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣☠️
Billy Porter is why live theater will never die
Facts
Yes. Very yes.
I'm sorry, but it should. I hate theater, but I LOVED Billy.
@@ggboot1 we need to see much more of the people that like Billy were marginalised out of the theatre
Ambika Chandel Captain obvious.
Shout out to the pianist back stage who not only dropped the key on the spot but followed in perfect time.
Facts!!!
This this this this this!!!
Exactly what you said!
Truth
That Part!
I come back to this performance periodically because it just makes me happy.
Me too! 😁
Same
100%.
oh same
Me too
Billy:"you gonna make me do the whole thing?"
James:"no"
Also Billy: runs around the stage belting out the song
Typical broadway star :)
We know ham when we see it🤣. Dude is good!👍🏿
LITERALLY
He was gonna do the whole thing the second he got that mike and we all know it...
I'm proud to say he's from my hometown. Billy!! Come back and see me !!!
BILLY PORTER SHOULD BE THE NEXT TONYS HOST
IT WOULD BE HISTORICAL!
I would watch that!!
@@xavierhenriquez2758 Brilliant...just BRILLIANT!!!
Imagine the costume changes! 😱😱😱
@@sbarron20 I would sit holding my breath and chips. 😁
That was not karaoke, that was a spontaneous live performance with a live band.
Guy ByTheDoor Yep!...real stuff they did back in the day before corny karaoke
Theatre kids be like:
True, but I think it's more a play on James Cordon's "Carpool Karaoke" segments on the Late Late Show.
Guy ByTheDoor, he's a real entertainer
"oh you changing the key now....alright...thank you bitch...!"
Billy Porter out here strutting up the stairs and onstage in heels belting his heart out while I can barely breathe walking five feet in them.
RIGHT!!!! I love his Lil fabulous ass 😂
Lol he did kinky boots in 7 inch stiletto bootd
So true 😂...he is the best!,
At least that outfit is easier than his kinky boots costumes.
@@jenniferkilchenstein3716 Really? Gotta look that up! Thanks 😊
You can tell this is a man that made up his mind to be himself a long time ago. Fierce!
Bruh. His voice. He just did a whole unplanned performance that was bomb and comedic. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
And +1000 to the pianist for flawlessly following all of Mr. Porter's vamping and flourishes. Love watching skilled professionals improvise so seamlessly together.
didderjade very cool you acknowledged that.
I just posted a similar comment. (Gonna delete it now.) That accompanist, probably sightreading, just sight-transposed that bizzle a down a fourth just like it was nothing... so awesome. Accompanists are the unsung heroes of Broadway.
I admire musicians who do that.
Thanks for shouting out us accompanists 😂😂😂
@@joycechahinepiano I used to play violin and piano, so I've been both accompanist and accompanied, and being the accompanist was more difficult by far. I will forever be in awe of all the piano major grad students who have to handle their own recitals for their own major AND the recitals for the entire rest of their music school.
He slayed. The Tonys audience is always the best audience. A bunch of grown up theater kids who love the art of performing!
@Billy porter You were FAB-U! I lost my mind watching this for the umpteenth time! I will be following you!
@@sweetblaqcoffey962 ima just let you know, but that isn’t the real billy porter... his chanel has no videos and he only joined 4 days ago
@@ag.5538 Thank you, good looking out.
@Billy porter hello Billy I'm a huge fan I love your work. ❤
That is the true definition of what makes a Broadway star. To get a whole audience of Broadway's own give a standing O is incredible. Thank you uploading this.
Yes!!!
@Jaylen Fowler Wishing you favour.
And THIS was done during a commercial break off the cuff! Imagine if there'd been rehearsals!?!
i love it...@ 2:15 when he asked "are you gonna make me do the whole thing?" and turned around, continuing to sing and didn't miss a beat...LOL, hilarious.
My favorite part...it's all about timing
Externally "I didn't come here to work tonight."... Internally "but Ima WERK tonight!!!" Lamo brilliant job. That put a smile on my face!
I think CBS has just found next year's host of the Tonys! Mr. Billy Porter everyone!!!
Yes, he would be fabulous!
I hope so!!
Yesssa plssss
They had damn better!!!!
Billy IS the show! I'd tune in for the costume changes alone.
Did anyone notice his husband in a off white suit and red pumps while Billy wore the red suit and off white pumps? They look like Valentine's Day cupcakes. Gotta love em both!
CradleEpiscopalian56 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
His husband is actually wearing red flats. Not pumps.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh I LOVE it
Thanks for pointing that out, I didn’t know he was with anyone x
Ok!!😆
No Billy you didn’t come to work...you came to WERK!!!
lacedwithculture underrated comment
And yasssssssss honey he did!
Stevie V, Your an underrated comment. To full of yourself.
and slay!
Just wow!!!!!
Billy: You gon' make me sing the whole thing?!
James: No-
Billy: *_HONEY, EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSESSSSS_*
I died 😂😂😂😂😂
I have lost track of how many times I've watched this - always makes me feel better when I'm down.
When do we get a full Broadway production of Gypsy with Billy as Mama Rose?
Yes. Thank you bitch!!
Same
Ditto!!!! Love this!!!!
I've seen this at least 50 times
Same Same Same!
Billy Porter is a gift to humanity and must be protected at all costs.
YES! THIS!
AT.ALL.COSTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely!
"You gonna make me sing the whole thing?" *cuts himself off, climbs on stage and smashes it*
Kristin Baylis I couldn’t believe how well the lyrics and music tempo fit with everything that unfolded in front of us.
TheFriendgineer I agree! the beauty of a true performer and an amazing pianist! It was exciting and gripping and made me want to go to the theatre right away
Kristin Baylis Oh yes! I was ready to get on a plane to NY. TAKE MY MONEY BROADWAY!
TheFriendgineer haha SAME!! 😆🙌💯 nice to meet someone as excited as I am about these things!
@@kristinbaylis2431 You two aren't the only ones, I am a fiend for Broadway and performances such as this! 🥰
As much as he's complaining, he knows damn well he wanted to sing the hell out of that song. lol That's just what a true performer does.
Hahaha 😂😂😂 exactly.
The comedic turn from "You gonna make me do the whole thing?!" to launching into the next verse and heading up to the stage is so brilliant. My new go-to "I need to laugh" video.
He’s a true artist in that he is ALWAYS ready. I love this for showing that no matter how famous and rich and celebrated Broadway actors become, they all still have the hearts of young theater “nerds.” Of course he didn’t need the lyrics! Because, like me, he’s listened to this song 20 million times and sang along at the top of his lungs. LOVE IT.
He's been singing that song (and a billion others) while looking in his bedroom mirror since he could walk... it's the thing that binds all of us theater nerds together. Man, what a voice!
@@dculp9284 Same here🙋🏽♀️!
Whenever I am feeling blue, I watch this clip and life is better again. Billy Porter is pure GOLD!
You ain't by yourself! 🤗😎❤❤❤❤❤❤
Me too😍
Hello Deborah 👋 how are you doing and how is your health and everything around you?
The applause when he takes the stage and the standing O… all from a spontaneous performance. A true theater kid❤
God given talent. Billy could sing the phone book and make it sound like a an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.
God I hope not an Android Webber. Let's hope for a Jule Styne or Jerry Herman classic!
Yaaasss!!!
He worked for it. Dont believe he didnt
She did once.
"You gonna make me sing the whole thing?" - Then graciously takes the stage.
That was fucking awesome, it was all improved on the spot. To be able to keep Six Thousand Broadway Industry people laughing, singing along, and wanting more takes true talent.
Uh... "all improvised on the spot?"
Who's a little gullible girl, then?
@@a2mark57 Don't speak ill of your mother like that, she doesn't deserve it.
@@@theylied1776 Yeah, you're right. Thanks. I shouldn't burst her bubble. She still thinks that all the games Fallon plays with his guests are unplanned, too. Ignorance is bliss.
@@a2mark57 Bless her heart, for watching someone with truly no Talent like Jimmy Fallon.
@@theylied1776 That's how you snatch up a troll, sis. Brava!
Jeff Daniel’s looking at Billy with so much love and respect ❤❤❤
"Oh you're changing the key??? You'll....thank you BITCH" then continues entertaining at it's best.
The amount of times I say this phrase now to my phone, my keys, my dogs...
You gonna make me do the whole thing?
Proceeds to do the whole thing
".....They *(clears throat)* THINK that we're through....." I would never have doubted he could hit that note!
Of course he can hit the note under normal circumstances, but he hadn't even warmed up!!!
The pure look of joy on Jeff Daniels' face 😂
IKRR 😂😍
Yes!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍
He looks absolutely smitten and enchanted. It's the hand over the heart for me
@@vendexs7420 And the first one giving a standing ovation!
Yes!!! I noticed that too!
Billy Porter is everything, don’t you just wanna hang out with him? He seems so sweet and fun!
He is. One of the very first person I meet when I came to Los Anngeles. He's the truth
I was just telling my friend that Billy Porter still hasn't responded to my request to be my best friend and roommate 😂
Every now and then I come back to see this clip. Billy Porter is absolutely fabulous and so much fun... what a ham in a good way
I have to admit.
I’ve watched this clip way too many times.
latiolaisgradnigo ME TOO!!!!!
Lol same! This made me so happy. You should watch his interview with Steven Colbert. Billy is truly a joy
Me too!! 😂😂❤️
This is my new 'when I'm having a bad day' video.... Cheers me right up ❤️💙💚💛💜
About 20 do far!😳
Billy Porter is just a whole different mood I need 😂😍🔥
Yesss
How dare they not air this fabulousness? Thank you, James for letting it be shown.
this just proves that broadway stars are just adult and famous theater nerds and i’m here for it
This is the moment when he just became Legendary . Time perseverance ,preparation meets opportunity , the moment forever memorialized is now legendary! Wurk!
“Thank You B*tch” I love Billy Porter
Standing O in the Commercial Break! If the Tony's were nothing but this, I'd watch it.
Lol me too!
I have watched this more times than I can count and each time thrills me to my soul. Billy Porter is a national treasure.
kiltlvr Me too
Same. I adore him
Still rewatching it, it's just too good
Same. I’ve watched this about 50 times and I smile every time.
I love how you can see Jeff Daniels just LIVING for Billy!
Billy Porter Is a national treasure.
All male revival of Gypsy with Billy Porter as Mama Rose!! We need This!!!❤
Love it!!!
I'll pay good money to see that
🙌🏾
This has the same energy as that vine where the girl goes "why are you making me sing? oh my god I hate singing, where do I even come in" and then proceeds to flawlessly riff Mariah Carrey
YES OMG
the category is... SLAY QUEEN 👑
only POSE watchers know 😂
And Billy Porter SLAYED......AVID POSE WATCHER!!!!
Most definitely! The SLAYAGE was in full effect! He is so extra and I'm here for it! Belting out that song better than Ethel Merman.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Grand prize goes to...
the REALNESS
I just started watching POSE.
Yes!!!!
"I don't need the words." Yassss Billy Porter! I've watched this roughly 150 times!!!
So talented and hilariously funny lol "you going to make me do the whole thing?" *Side steps on stage and sings louder* 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why can I only like this once?!?
FINALLY... He's getting his Roses!!!!! Shine Billy!!!!
That was amazing. Billy is goals. Slays anything and everything.
How many times did you watch this? YES
Don't ask me why. This made me cry! Thank you Billy!
I can't count how many times I have watched this and I cry EVERY time.
You have to love La Porter. His energy is infectious. His talent is boundless. My god, that was what I needed. Now, I want to see him play Mama Rose in a gender-reversed/bending performance.
That would be cool!!!!
It’s time. The time is NOW!
Billy: “I didn’t come here to work tonight.”
James: “No, you clearly wanted no one to look at you.”
⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️😫
How does billy simultaneously loook 30 and 70 😂😂😂
That is funnnny😄😄😄😄
🙄🙄🙄🙄
Well, Billy will be 50 this year so he is exactly halfway between those ages. But I've never really seen a 70 year old who looks this good. Well, maybe Samuel L. Jackson.
Maybe cuz he reminds you of Elton John and Liberace lmao
Shady savage😂😂
Billy just LOVES what he does. He is bubbling over with talent but it’s the love of performing that is so infectious.
Watching this two years later and it still is just AWESOME!!!
He didn't come to work. He came to SLAY!
Love Billy Porter, Love the Broadway community, Jeff Daniels face while he's sat there in the audience reflects what mine was doing watching it on TH-cam. This is just pure joy!
the way he covered his lyric lapses was masterful. such a professional
5 yrs later and it still brings a smile to my face.❤
I’ve watched this soo many times its embarrassing to confess just how many but my god, this is 3.36mins of such unadulterated joy, I can’t help myself. I would love to see this man live in any show, I pray he comes to the UK sometime 🙏
This is just how Broadway does karaoke because everything’s bigger on broadway
YES! 👏👏👏👏😂
Billy Porter was spectacular!
Billy Porter as Mame, Jennifer Lewis as Vera. Live! You heard it here first. May my dream be reality. 💜
Yessssss speak it into existence 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
OMG!!! YASSSSSS HONEY
So what is the name of your production company? You are turning out HITS in the comments!
Indi Geaux That would be bloody brilliant !
I'm 10 months late but uh ... I'm co-signing the hell out of this! I'm here for it!
This is the level of CONFIDENCE I ASPIRE TO🔥🔥🔥
Yes!
Love you Billy Porter. Be well and take care of yourself dear soul being.
OMG Billy Porter needs a show, between him on Pose and this clip I've seen enough to know that he is EVERYTHING!
Is that Jeff Daniels ? He looks at Billy with full of love and admiration. Sweet details
yes, yes it is :D
He enjoyed every moment
Seems like a really nice guy
BILLY PORTER BETTER BE GETTING THOSE ROLES NOW
huh? He's already an Emmy Award winner and a Golden Globe nominee and has a TV show. His name is way out there already.
@@TlanImass I think perry means Billy should play Mama Rose which I agree.
Absolutely! Extremely talented.
T'lan, and the most important. He has a Tony too.
He deserves the world, yes indeed
Just incredible! I can’t stop watching it. I come back ever so often and watch in ten more times on repeat. A true talent
Back again
I cant be the only one who have come back to this video for the million time...Billy is brilliant
This encapsulates everything I love about musical theatre.
Now that is the definition of IMPROMPTU. Nailed it!!!
I think a smart Broadway producer has just found her/his Rose for the next Broadway revival of Gypsy.
That was my thought exactly.
I was thinking that same thing, but an all star drag queen cast......
@@vanecar1 Ooo, YES!!!!
Absolutely!!!
Roz would approve...
It’s the strut in the heels fa me. Love Billy❤️
My throat actually caught during his performance. Billy Porter is the most incredible man in showbiz. Period!
More talent in his little finger than many other "performers." Well done, Billy Porter!
Damn! And that’s from someone who was completely caught by surprise. Took the stage and owned it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
And Had A Standing Ovation at the end of a commercial break impromptu Performance ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉💯🎉🎉🎉🎉
This man is a gift!!! True artiste, always ready, on stage in a play or musical he must be amazing!!!!
This outfit! This energy!! He makes me happy :)
His outfit is actually the curtains from the theater he performed Kinky Boots on Broadway ... Amazing custom outfit BEFORE he thrilled us at the Oscar with that gown 🥰
I love Billy, he is just a real, genuine person. He is who he is, no apologies and he's just a wonderful person.
Standing O, during a commercial break, damn Billy Porter!
Billy Porter is just EVERYTHING! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
We don’t deserve Billy but thank God we have him!!! What a tour de force.
I was at the awards and saw this happen live. It was truly amazing! Seconded only to my sister winning that night.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. #BlackMagic A true representation of no matter how you feel and what you think..you canNOT deny talent!!!!!!!
The man is a fuccin BEAST! Couldn't stop grinning the WHOLE time!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏BRAVA!!!
Omg everything about him is coming up roses. ❤️🧡🌹
THE SLAYAGE INCINERATED MY WHOLE WIG. I'M 💀
That is one of the most incredible things I have seen. I am OBSESSED with Billy's charisma and THE VOCALS
Can Billy Porter host next year??
OH GOD YES PLEASE THAT WOULD BE AMAZING