I'm sure that these days, for anything live that has to be in sync with recorded materials (whether sound or video), there's a click track. Basically, the conductor (or maybe also musicians) are listening to a metronome to tell them how fast they are supposed to play. As long as Christy is in sync with the orchestra, she will be in sync with the video.
When I was younger I would lay on the floor of our tv room and listen to this song, imagining what it would look like if it was a Broadway show and now here we are! I really hope I can see this show soon in person, from everything I’ve seen it’s just as magical as I could have hoped for.
Awwwwww she was obviously a bit sick, and yet it's still such a good performance💕 And the journey to the past is the movie version, so she had to sing a bit faster and adjust to the different layout. UGH I LOVE HER SO MUCH
I am really glad you noticed she is sick too. Earlier today someone on the FB page made a rude comment on this performance. ugh. She is only sick, that is all. Still, this performance is top notch as always. I hope she recovers soon. Poor Christy.
As a child I dreamed of this show, I would run around in my moms prom dress singing journey to the past- and its a role I plan on achieving one day! This is such a special show. Christy is a Powerhouse- i'm so proud of her, and I aspire to be at her level one day! (p.s I would LOVE a "Journey to the Past" cover competition or something... that would be so fun.)
ThespianPeacock LMAO WAIT SAME HAHAHA I used to wear all the fancy dresses my mom had in layers and swoosh around singing this in the family room 😂😂😂 Dream role as well, though being half asian and not looking russian won't help my case LOL
Kaila Karns really? Awesome!! Anything is possible- i'm sure you could easily be Anya! I'm sure its the spirit of Anya they are looking for whilst casting- not the skin tone!
Kelsie Anderson that's true, but it's really easy to make different phrasing or breathing choices even in the same song, so the fact that she synced so closely is really impressive! :D
Well, she's just in sync with the music like any singer would be. The og music is synced with the animation. Although the performance is really impressive, synchronizing the music with the video was the easiest thing of it all
@@ellesbelles64 on that same note, Christy is a fan of Anastasia, so she probably grew up singing along to this exact version of the song and therefore is familiar and comfortable with the original phrasing and breathing choices.
She held it so well together, she must be either a little under the weather or overworked vocally. The holidays usually demand a lot of performers because so many flood in to see THE original lead. So from Thanksgiving to Christmas they seldom get a break. Granted maybe one or two days a week an understudy might cover at the most but most leads try to tough it out and also push their vocal chords. That's why in January you're more likely to see an understudy performance. Everyone's recovering.
I've never felt so nostalgic. And I just watched this movie recently. This was amazing. So glad you shared it. Also now I feel old since the movie has turned 20 and I remember it was one of the best times going to it in theaters. I was 7..... time flys
I'm really happy about this show! I had never wonder that Anastasia could be on Broadway, but here we are. With this beautiful voice, there isn't no better way to say happy birthday to this amazing movie.
I wish my Babcia (Polish for grandma) was still alive. I remember going to the movie theater with her and my dad to watch Anastasia, we were so in love with the story. Sharing the musical with her would have been amazing!
My cousin from South Germany has the name Anya, also my friend who lives in Berlin has this name...wonder if the origins are German. Glad everyone appreciates the beauty of the songs in the musical.❤
Talk about an actress who KNEW how lucky she was and relished in the amazing journey of playing Anastasia. She is absolutely wonderful and when I met her out of town, I could see how humbled she was.
This song with a melody composer by Stephen Flaherty is literally the best animation song ever..what distinguishes this song from others is that from the very first word there is a constant melody going on with each note not just a melody at the crescendo at the end. It differs from the popular Frozen song where the first 7 lines really have no melody it's like Anna is just talking to you and then at some point a melody and crescendo start What Mr. Flaherty has achieved in having every word and sentence have a melody is genius.
There are times in our lives we are filled with too much happiness that all we can do is cry. I haven't seen the musical, only these videos posted in this channel. I cry everytime. Seeing a performance directly from their stage, I'm grateful, I am crying again 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG I GOT CHILLS!🙏🏻 I’m from Russia and this means a lot to me. My favorite childhood film. I’m so happy to see that many people remember about that incredible movie. And now there’s a musical!✨ I’m in love. Thank you so much for doing this😭 And her voice is so beautiful~💕
Happy 20th Birthday Don Bluth's Anastasia. 1997 - 2017. 20 Years Of Fun Action And Excitement. I've Going To See Anastasia The Broadway Smash Hit Musical In New York City This Year. Thanks Mate. X
Truly amazing! As a little girl I loved the movie, I watched it again and again, I also remember calling my mom to see me and dancing ballet to this and once upon a December, really amazing! Thanks to everyone who made this possible
Christy is a powerhouse!! She has such an expression filled voice! Such a wonderful song, in a wonderful new version of the beloved movie! I can only say so well done to Christy, you are a wonderful singer! Especially that song, which is so hard to get just right by the end!
I loved being able to see this live! The play was amazing itself and when they announced this at the end it was just amazing. I was ecstatic. I'm so lucky to have been able to be there!
Christy Altomare never ceases to amaze. She not only have an amazing rendition of journey to the past but it was also right in sync with the movie version. That's incredible 😍😍
LOVE LOVE LOVER HER!! i saw the show in may and it was even more beautiful than i would have ever imagined it to be!! Christy is so humble and embraces the role with so much infectious enthusiasm... you can immediately tell she was always a fan, and that the role is something she has always dreamed of. This song always brings me to tears with the amount of emotion she brings. UGH I WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!! (but thats expensive haha) HOWEVER I WILL BE AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE NEXT WEEK TO WATCH THE CAST PERFORM FOR BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS AND I AM SO BEYOND EXCITED!!!! she was definitely a little sick here which im sure she was bummed out about but it was still spectacular and i hope she feels better soon!!
This was performed on my birthday!!! Anastasia came out 8 days before I was born and it is one of my favorite movies! This honestly makes me so happy and I really look forward to one day seeing the musical.
Anastasia has been my most favorite movie for such a long time and when I heard they had a musical I loved it 10 times more (because I love every musical 😂) can't believe it's having its 20th anniversary amazing job Christy such an Amazing Anastasia
I was able to watch this on broadway, and I love broadway shows. This was by far my favorite. Standing ovation, the cast was amazing, brought my childhood back. Will watch again!!
She's amazing and so talented, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't hear some wear and tear in her voice in this... I hope they aren't working her too hard on top of doing the show too.
Words do not express how much I love this musical...thank you for creating a childhood love and dream of mine come true! The movie was my favorite growing up, and the musical is starting to become my favorite as well. I will come see you guys on Broadway, even if I have to sell everything I own to get there, I promise!
I got to see the Broadway show of Anastasia back in April and it was amazing!! It was my first Broadway and I will never forget it. I wanna see it again because it was spectacular
Heart, don't fail me now! Courage, don't desert me! Don't turn back now that we're here. People always say Life is full of choices. No one ever mentions fear! Or how the world can seem so vast On a journey ... to the past. Somewhere down this road I know someone's waiting Years of dreams just can't be wrong! Arms will open wide. I'll be safe and wanted Fin'lly home where I belong. Well, starting now, I'm learning fast On this journey to the past Home, Love, Family. There was once a time I must have had them, too. Home, Love, Family, I will never be complete Until I find you... One step at a time, One hope, then another, Who knows where this road may go Back to who I was, On to find my future. Things my heart still needs to know. Yes, let this be a sign! Let this road be mine! Let it lead me to my past And bring me home... At last!
The fact that she was sick, just performed an entire show and still managed to sound like that is amazing!! She is a goddess⭐⭐⭐
I know im a bit late but WHAT٫ she was SICK WHEN SHE DID THIS?! HOW- pure talent
She sang in sync with the cartoon, she's so perfect asdfghk
A little late at the end and I def agree she was amazing and in sync
Agree...I love the idea of the actual animated movie in the back..its connecting the original to the present
CHRISTY IS SO BRILLIANT! SHE WAS SO ON TIME WITH THE FOOTAGE 😁❤👏
Well duh. You try singing the song NOT in time with the footage.
Technically that's more like the brilliance of the conductor since he/she keeps and sets the tempo, but Christy is brilliant none the less!
actually, there's a small TV facing her so she could peak to keep up with the sync. It's typical facility in all broadway theatre at least.
She grew up with the movie version of the song so she can probably sing it with her eyes closed. 😆
I'm sure that these days, for anything live that has to be in sync with recorded materials (whether sound or video), there's a click track. Basically, the conductor (or maybe also musicians) are listening to a metronome to tell them how fast they are supposed to play. As long as Christy is in sync with the orchestra, she will be in sync with the video.
When I was younger I would lay on the floor of our tv room and listen to this song, imagining what it would look like if it was a Broadway show and now here we are! I really hope I can see this show soon in person, from everything I’ve seen it’s just as magical as I could have hoped for.
Dana Steidle seriously I would do the exact same thing !
It brought me to tears, go see it
Awwwwww she was obviously a bit sick, and yet it's still such a good performance💕 And the journey to the past is the movie version, so she had to sing a bit faster and adjust to the different layout. UGH I LOVE HER SO MUCH
I am really glad you noticed she is sick too. Earlier today someone on the FB page made a rude comment on this performance. ugh. She is only sick, that is all. Still, this performance is top notch as always. I hope she recovers soon. Poor Christy.
She was sick this week. Both her and Nicole. Julia and Kathryn had to go on stage for one night so they could rest.
Aww that's too bad. I hope they recover quickly. :(
Yeah, you can definitely hear the scratchiness in her voice in some parts. But nevertheless, she’s an amazing performer even while sick.
Definitely as always!
The gasp when the curtain rises
Lauren Bone
The was sick
The timing and sync ... impeccable 👌
would do the same hahaha this song is nostalgia incarnate :)
I started bawling just at that.
This song may have lost the Oscar to "My Heart Will Go On" but it certainly had more longevity! Still magical over 20 years later
The oscars are bullshit. Fox made sure not to get "once upon a december" because they wanted Titanic to win.
Yeah, this isn’t a thing. ‘My Heart Will Go On’ remains iconic. This is a cute song from an animated film score...🤨
Yhea my heart will go on is in a whole another level don’t even compare this to that iconic song.
@@yungkimmy8844 OH SHUT THE FUCK UP
@@latroletteeeee stfu karen
As a child I dreamed of this show, I would run around in my moms prom dress singing journey to the past- and its a role I plan on achieving one day! This is such a special show. Christy is a Powerhouse- i'm so proud of her, and I aspire to be at her level one day!
(p.s I would LOVE a "Journey to the Past" cover competition or something... that would be so fun.)
ThespianPeacock LMAO WAIT SAME HAHAHA
I used to wear all the fancy dresses my mom had in layers and swoosh around singing this in the family room 😂😂😂
Dream role as well, though being half asian and not looking russian won't help my case LOL
Kaila Karns really? Awesome!!
Anything is possible- i'm sure you could easily be Anya! I'm sure its the spirit of Anya they are looking for whilst casting- not the skin tone!
ThespianPeacock ANYA BUDDIES HAHA
Lets both achieve that dream one day!
ThespianPeacock also so DOWN for a cover competition 😍
ThespianPeacock omg can we please do a cover competition that would be so fun!
Christy is soo amazing... I didn't even notice she was sick .. such an inspiration
How did they get the live performance and clip so perfectly synced up? Amazing timing by Christy.
Travel on the Brain practice
Kelsie Anderson that's true, but it's really easy to make different phrasing or breathing choices even in the same song, so the fact that she synced so closely is really impressive! :D
@@ellesbelles64 BITCH PLEASE. IT'S CALLED ADDERALL
Well, she's just in sync with the music like any singer would be. The og music is synced with the animation. Although the performance is really impressive, synchronizing the music with the video was the easiest thing of it all
@@ellesbelles64 on that same note, Christy is a fan of Anastasia, so she probably grew up singing along to this exact version of the song and therefore is familiar and comfortable with the original phrasing and breathing choices.
I've been waiting for this for 20 years.
She’s just so perfect. Christy is the perfect Anastasia
Christy is an absolute angel.
It’s pretty strange that a lot of people want Anastasia to become an official Disney Princess, since Disney owns Fox now
ohhhh yes they gotta do that! someone refer to the disney princess rules see if An qualifies!
There is already a cast named Anastasia...Cinderella’s step sister
@@thebettercandyxd1307 she wears a dress and has an animal sidekick, she's a princess alright
KoraggRules she’s not a princess though
@@georgiaewington I believe a Grand Duchess of Russia counts as a princess. And have you seen how many disney princesses aren't actually princesses?
She held it so well together, she must be either a little under the weather or overworked vocally. The holidays usually demand a lot of performers because so many flood in to see THE original lead. So from Thanksgiving to Christmas they seldom get a break. Granted maybe one or two days a week an understudy might cover at the most but most leads try to tough it out and also push their vocal chords. That's why in January you're more likely to see an understudy performance. Everyone's recovering.
This is good to know! Thank you for sharing!
Christy is a beautiful soul. She is very talented and very humble to talk to. They picked the right Anastasia for the job.
THIS IS THE QUALITY CONTENT I SIGNED UP FOR WE LOVE A QUEEN
I've never felt so nostalgic. And I just watched this movie recently. This was amazing. So glad you shared it. Also now I feel old since the movie has turned 20 and I remember it was one of the best times going to it in theaters. I was 7..... time flys
I remember watching this movie and loving it as a kid too makes me wish the real Anastasia survived rip
I'm really happy about this show! I had never wonder that Anastasia could be on Broadway, but here we are. With this beautiful voice, there isn't no better way to say happy birthday to this amazing movie.
I wish my Babcia (Polish for grandma) was still alive. I remember going to the movie theater with her and my dad to watch Anastasia, we were so in love with the story. Sharing the musical with her would have been amazing!
Yes Christy!!! I wish I could go see Anastasia, everyone is so talented.
It's scheduled to go on tour soon!
Torre O'Neill doubt that they'll come to Argentina. But one can hope!
I'd love too! We're neighbours, though, I'm brazilian! If they ever reach Argentina, I'd go!
Torre O'Neill When??? I mean I already saw them last september but I really wanna watch it again. Everyone is perfect! ❤️
Torre O'Neill Are they coming to Toronto, Canada?
Хочу поблагодарить TH-cam за то, что в 2019 году напомнил о 20-летнем юбилее любимейшего мульта.
What??? She was sick in this??? Omg what more if she wasn’t??? She makes me tear up whenever I see her perform this number 😍😍😍
Christy is such an amazing actress and so talented, I love watching her perform as Anya!
Same
My actual name is Anya
My cousin from South Germany has the name Anya, also my friend who lives in Berlin has this name...wonder if the origins are German. Glad everyone appreciates the beauty of the songs in the musical.❤
I listen and belt out to this song whenever I drive in traffic on my way to night classes -- it soothes everything 😌
毎日のように聴いてる、歌声が素敵すぎる。
アニメーションと口合わせてるのもすごい、
Talk about an actress who KNEW how lucky she was and relished in the amazing journey of playing Anastasia. She is absolutely wonderful and when I met her out of town, I could see how humbled she was.
It always amazes me how long she keeps that final note! She seems to keep it longer than the song even requires, haha
Which I love
Best musical ever!
I'm DYING for this to go on tour!!!!!! Anastasia was my favorite cartoon growing up and is the only reason I would EVER go to New York.
This is reliving the glory of the Romanovs
I’m crying this is so beautiful and I love this musical so much.
I love this. She’s really syncing well!
Ashley Jane I don’t think she is lip syncing
I think she means she's singing in sync with the video well, not that she's literally lip syncing it's broadway and she doesn't need to, but y'know.
I am so dying to know how does Don Bluth feels about this show. I would imagine him loving it of course!
Yes, I would imagine Don Bluth loving the Broadway adaption of "Anastasia", as well as his longtime partner Gary Goldman.
Sounds very original..
I love u christy.
Thank u for this musical.
Please make Anastasia ..disney princess
Christy has such a sensational voice. She’s easily one of my top favorite broadway actresses.
I can now die in peace after watching this. Thanks
One of the best animation songs EVER. This surpasses Disney songs hands down
This song with a melody composer by Stephen Flaherty is literally the best animation song ever..what distinguishes this song from others is that from the very first word there is a constant melody going on with each note not just a melody at the crescendo at the end. It differs from the popular Frozen song where the first 7 lines really have no melody it's like Anna is just talking to you and then at some point a melody and crescendo start
What Mr. Flaherty has achieved in having every word and sentence have a melody is genius.
legit BLOWS my mind as to how christy legit makes anya COME TO LIFE, and how well her singing lined up with the movie!!!
Christy is amazing! I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I SAW this Live!!! Christy also is an amazing person and even sang happy birthday to me when I met her!
Wow..that was super nice..I dont think any other actress would have done that..super special of her to do that😊
I'm so glad this film got a musical version.
There are times in our lives we are filled with too much happiness that all we can do is cry. I haven't seen the musical, only these videos posted in this channel. I cry everytime. Seeing a performance directly from their stage, I'm grateful, I am crying again 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
OMG I GOT CHILLS!🙏🏻
I’m from Russia and this means a lot to me. My favorite childhood film. I’m so happy to see that many people remember about that incredible movie. And now there’s a musical!✨ I’m in love. Thank you so much for doing this😭
And her voice is so beautiful~💕
Tearing up a little... This song was so important to my childhood... The only doll from a movie I EVER asked for was Anastasia
Happy 20th Birthday Don Bluth's Anastasia. 1997 - 2017. 20 Years Of Fun Action And Excitement. I've Going To See Anastasia The Broadway Smash Hit Musical In New York City This Year. Thanks Mate. X
MY CHILDHOOD JUST CAME TO LIFE!!!! BRAVO CHRISTY!!!!
So incredible when different forms of art collaborate! ♥️
HOW!!!? This is indescribable
Truly amazing! As a little girl I loved the movie, I watched it again and again, I also remember calling my mom to see me and dancing ballet to this and once upon a December, really amazing! Thanks to everyone who made this possible
Christy is a powerhouse!! She has such an expression filled voice! Such a wonderful song, in a wonderful new version of the beloved movie! I can only say so well done to Christy, you are a wonderful singer! Especially that song, which is so hard to get just right by the end!
Feel better soon, Christy!!! You're so brilliant and beautiful, even when sick♡♡♡
I loved being able to see this live! The play was amazing itself and when they announced this at the end it was just amazing. I was ecstatic. I'm so lucky to have been able to be there!
I can't believe she wasn't nominated for a Tony. She's amazing.
miss ma'am sings better than me when she's sick than when i'm the healthiest i've ever been IM LITERALLY IN LOVE WITH HER
Christy Altomare never ceases to amaze. She not only have an amazing rendition of journey to the past but it was also right in sync with the movie version. That's incredible 😍😍
Yes it is right in sync perfectly.
I wish to see this play more than anything in this world!!!!
*BRILLIANT performance!*
Going next year! Ahhhhh! So excited
I literally have goosebumps! Amazing voice!
LOVE LOVE LOVER HER!! i saw the show in may and it was even more beautiful than i would have ever imagined it to be!! Christy is so humble and embraces the role with so much infectious enthusiasm... you can immediately tell she was always a fan, and that the role is something she has always dreamed of. This song always brings me to tears with the amount of emotion she brings. UGH I WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN!! (but thats expensive haha) HOWEVER I WILL BE AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE NEXT WEEK TO WATCH THE CAST PERFORM FOR BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS AND I AM SO BEYOND EXCITED!!!! she was definitely a little sick here which im sure she was bummed out about but it was still spectacular and i hope she feels better soon!!
All these years later and this song still gives me #goosebumps! 🤗
My favorite part is at the beginning when the current goes up and it shows the clip from the movie and everyone in the audience goes "Awwww~!"
This was performed on my birthday!!! Anastasia came out 8 days before I was born and it is one of my favorite movies! This honestly makes me so happy and I really look forward to one day seeing the musical.
Amazing job Christy! Loved this performance so much!
Well now I'm crying...❤❤
Emily Schofield I was in tears myself
me too
STUNNING
Ah,she's so good!!!! I literally got goosebumps during that last note!!
she's just so excited and thrilled at the end there. like wow.
This was freaking beautiful!!! Anastasia has always been one of my favorites and this song is always stuck in my head.
Amazing tribute!
Part of me was expecting the original voice of Anya to show up, but this was even more amazing!!!
Anastasia has been my most favorite movie for such a long time and when I heard they had a musical I loved it 10 times more (because I love every musical 😂) can't believe it's having its 20th anniversary amazing job Christy such an Amazing Anastasia
One of the best things I ever did was seeing Anastasia on Broadway with the OG cast. I will always remember it!
Goosebumps everywhere! She sings so well!
I was able to watch this on broadway, and I love broadway shows. This was by far my favorite. Standing ovation, the cast was amazing, brought my childhood back. Will watch again!!
She did amazing!! I got goosebumps just hearing Christy sing...love this! 😍❤
She's amazing and so talented, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't hear some wear and tear in her voice in this... I hope they aren't working her too hard on top of doing the show too.
Brady Houlahan she was sick that day... And you're right about being careful.
So beautiful
Words do not express how much I love this musical...thank you for creating a childhood love and dream of mine come true! The movie was my favorite growing up, and the musical is starting to become my favorite as well. I will come see you guys on Broadway, even if I have to sell everything I own to get there, I promise!
This is my FAVORITE non Disney animated musical ever. ♥️
Falling in love again n again wid Anastasia. She freakin nailed da last high note TvT
I’m sobbing now after the closing announcement
This is the first show I've ever seen on Broadway and I'm so happy it was! It was so beautiful!
My childhood.
This brought so much tears to my eyes. This is so beautiful.
from 2:06 onward, the giddy joy in her voice fits the animation so well... brought me to tears!! 😢💖💖
Oh gosh this song brings tears to my eyes its beautiful!!!!
I'm so excited to see this next winter in NYC!
Shivers every time. Amazing!
I got to see the Broadway show of Anastasia back in April and it was amazing!! It was my first Broadway and I will never forget it. I wanna see it again because it was spectacular
I went to this broadway on Nov 29th, I am so glad that I went and got to saw this surprise performance, and I totally love it
This version of 'Journey to the Past' sounds GREAT!!!
she is amazing. went there last night,cried,laughed, and listening her singing was such a pleasure
Brava Christy!!!! Such a great performance!!!!
Whaaaat a performance !!!! Just WOOOOOOW 💕💕
Heart, don't fail me now!
Courage, don't desert me!
Don't turn back now that we're here.
People always say
Life is full of choices.
No one ever mentions fear!
Or how the world can seem so vast
On a journey ... to the past.
Somewhere down this road
I know someone's waiting
Years of dreams just can't be wrong!
Arms will open wide.
I'll be safe and wanted
Fin'lly home where I belong.
Well, starting now, I'm learning fast
On this journey to the past Home, Love, Family.
There was once a time
I must have had them, too.
Home, Love, Family,
I will never be complete
Until I find you...
One step at a time,
One hope, then another,
Who knows where this road may go
Back to who I was,
On to find my future.
Things my heart still needs to know.
Yes, let this be a sign!
Let this road be mine!
Let it lead me to my past
And bring me home...
At last!
Christy is my queen!! Love her so much!!
This was/ is my favorite Broadway show😍 (And I love so many)
If they ever make a movie version of the musical, Christy better be Anastasia. She embodies the role perfectly.
Used to watch Anastasia with my kids , now they graduated from college and I still watch the songs on you tube.
You are old
This is an amazing performance! Wow! What a gift to have such a voice!
Amazing performance from Christy!!! ❤️❤️❤️