Not really, Journey to the Past is all about Anya reconnecting with her past and her identity, whereas 'Let It Go' is about Elsa turning her back on her past and disowning it. Defying Gravity is more of proto-'Let It Go'.
i love how liz callaway’s version is more curious, doubtful that her life can’t possibly be Just That, just orphan anya with no past or future, and it’s what makes her step forward and actually seek her identity meanwhile christy’s version is hopeful, like she’s almost there! the one thing she longed for so long is by the edge of her fingertips and she’s moments from celebrating. it’s the same song but very different tonally and it’s amazing im OBSESSED!
I saw the show last year and the tone shift makes even more sense! In the movie, Anya sings this at the beginning when she decides to go to St. Petersburg and when she is doubting whether it's the right choice. For the Broadway show, they shifted the order of the songs so that this one ends the first act (I cried my eyes out the entire time) Instead of her standing over St. Petersburg, she is overlooking Paris, hoping that her lost family will be waiting for her.
Well, Journey To The Past is the Act I finale, where the trio had already reached Paris. So it makes sense. Anya's anticipating how her future could end up.
Ms. Altomare is a rare talent! Born to be on a Broadway stage. She is Julie Andrews, Mary Martin, and Bernadette Peters wrapped into one lovely young lady. Bless her heart!
This may be the most perfect casting in the history of musical theatre. I didn't know who Christy was before this but I love her already. Big boots to fill after her contract expires, I'm sure of that!
She may not have the belting power of an Allison Luff, but she totally makes you for it with her emotional connection to the character and the lyrics. She has this purity about her that comes across so endearingly
Lyrics 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!
Anastasia is one of my favorite characters- and Christy plays her so beautifully!!!! I love it- im so excited that this has finally become a stage musical. One day i might actually get to see it/perform in it! Wonderful job, Christy and band!!!
I love how she has not only emotion in her voice, but also genuine facial expression! That is something so many actors lack and she totally just is perfect ahh I love her!!
Beautiful voice such a lovely talent and such a sweet girl you go Christy your such an inspiration to girls all over the planet we love you Christy keep singing .
She did did a wonderful job This song has always resonated with me since I always loved the movie and then my favorite singer AALIYAH did the song Still listening to every version 2021 ❤️
THIS SONG. I think I've seen this movie maybe twice, a very long time ago, and this melody still rattles around in head pretty regularly. At least now I know where the heck it's from.
I'm listening to this on repeat since I couldn't make it to the first preview on Broadway, but at least I got to see it at the Hartford Stage which was such an experience. I can now officially say that this is my favorite Broadway show
I'm so excited to see Christy Altomare be the role of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov/Anya in the upcoming Broadway musical Anastasia at the Broadhurst Theatre in 2 months and meet her in one day💙💙💙💙
So proud of you Christy you go we love you keep up the bright smile on your face keep up the great singing you do we love you you sing your heart out Christy we love you always know the Anastasia family loves you so does Derek klena you go Christy bring us home to family .
Took the words right out of my mouth. Everybody who will be seeing it on Broadway needs to cherish it. A lot of people would give a great deal to be in their shoes.
I have been to New York once. Back in the late 90's when I was only nine. And the family explored Lower Manhattan under the guidance of a relative. Which was really cool. But we never made it to the theatre district sadly. One day I am going back and making it my own trip. And the plan is to catch at least three Broadway shows. I have no idea what they will be. Whatever they are, I will savor every second of them. As a massive theatre nerd, it is only fitting. If Anastasia is still playing when I can finally take my trip. I would happily go see it. It looks and sounds superb. :)
I listen to it almost every day. I really like it. I don´t know anything about Anastasia. But it will be the big hit on Broadway I think. And Christy is really good...:)
I never should have watched this video because now I'm going to rage knowing that I may never be able to see this musical! XD Frankly, I love hers voice! I hope for you that this show will receive the success it deserves! ^^ (and sorry If I did some english mistakes! >.
Absolutely beautiful!!! The moment she hit the bridge and on was breathless. Not only is this one of my favorite movies but its now a musical that is on my bucket list.
The quality in this musical is so majestic! It's so good & pleasing. I also love how they kept some of the songs while making a vast majority of new songs. This musical is so deserving a Tony.
This is going to be great!! They kept all of the original music just the way it was in the movie and that is all I could have asked for. THANK YOU SO MUCH
HOLY CRAP! I had a musical theatre playlist going in another tab that I wasn't looking at, just as background music, and this came on. I listened to the whole thing then finally switched to the tab- I had no idea it was live!! She sounds so amazing live!
I saw it over the weekend with a friend and Christy Altomare was so sweet at the stage door. My friend and I wanted a picture with her but she had already moved on to the next group of people but she heard us, turned around, took pictures with us and hugged us.
I just saw this in NYC last night. Christy was phenomenal. the show itself has a few technical issues before it officially opens, bit that's what previews are for. and Christy is amazingly nice at the stage door.
First time I listened this song sang the beautiful late Aaliyah , since then I love this song very much , rest in peace miss Aaliyah , this song just like my past journey of life the sweet or sour memories lingering till today , I am blessed with all the journey including this song , thank you
The "Let it Go" of the 90s.
hnming Except way better 😩💕
Not really, Journey to the Past is all about Anya reconnecting with her past and her identity, whereas 'Let It Go' is about Elsa turning her back on her past and disowning it. Defying Gravity is more of proto-'Let It Go'.
hnming what's the let it go of the 00s?
Defying Gravity
Yesssss
i love how liz callaway’s version is more curious, doubtful that her life can’t possibly be Just That, just orphan anya with no past or future, and it’s what makes her step forward and actually seek her identity
meanwhile christy’s version is hopeful, like she’s almost there! the one thing she longed for so long is by the edge of her fingertips and she’s moments from celebrating.
it’s the same song but very different tonally and it’s amazing im OBSESSED!
I saw the show last year and the tone shift makes even more sense! In the movie, Anya sings this at the beginning when she decides to go to St. Petersburg and when she is doubting whether it's the right choice.
For the Broadway show, they shifted the order of the songs so that this one ends the first act (I cried my eyes out the entire time) Instead of her standing over St. Petersburg, she is overlooking Paris, hoping that her lost family will be waiting for her.
Well, Journey To The Past is the Act I finale, where the trio had already reached Paris. So it makes sense. Anya's anticipating how her future could end up.
"Home, love, family" omg I started tearing right there.
I saw this show and I cried so much
Same and I'm a person who is adopted and don't know my birth parents.
RIP Anastasia and The Romanov Family...
Now that's how you reboot a song! I wish I lived in US so I can see the show.
Marko Marinković It is amazing, she sounds so much like Liz Callaway 😮.
They just announced they're going global! Ahhhhhhh
Well, it's a fat chance they'll arrive to Serbia anytime soon.
Sandy Jones seriouly? I hope they came to south america.
Same bro
Y E S. I AM READY
TESSA ++
OMG
aye youre here
How are you here?
Hi
Christy is the perfect Anastasia. Saw her in Hartford and I can't wait to see her on Broadway. ❤❤❤❤
Ipizzippy same!!!
Me too.
Ipizzippy she was in Hartford? In ct? When?!!
cheyenne chen The preview for Anastasia was in Hartford. Last year.
And previews have now begun on Broadway.
Opening night is less then a month away now. :)
I keep saying "i'll watch this video one more time, then get back to work." yet here i am watching it for the 5th time in a row.
Look at her go! She's pouring her heart and soul into it! If that's not an artist dedicated to her art, I don't know what is!
she sounds just like her, this is amazing. IM SO SO EXCITED
She's perfect for Anya ❤❤❤
But why isn't her hair red?! She looks nothing like Anya without red hair!
Sharon Jones they were wigs
911, I would like to report a crime. My friend Christy Altomare was robbed of a Tony nomination. :(
Michael I. Haber WAIT SHE WASN’T NOMINATED
Michael I. Haber IKR :(
haha
Hi
Ms. Altomare is a rare talent! Born to be on a Broadway stage. She is Julie Andrews, Mary Martin, and Bernadette Peters wrapped into one lovely young lady. Bless her heart!
I love all of them honestly.
This rising star deserves to win a Tony as well as the musical
Victoria DeGuzman Don't know it's a tough race this year so much talent, thank God I'm not a voter
Please please pleeeeeaaaasssseee do an asian tour and perform in the Philippines too
Charmie 25 yes please
Charmie 25 YES DEFINITELY. HER PERFORMANCE WAS WONDERFUL.
I just watched the bootleg of the musical. I'm watching it again.
+Rebecca Hernandez where did you find the bootleg??? I would love to watch it since I'll never get to see it on Broadway....
Corinne Primero it's on stagedork.com. The bootleg is better than some I watched. Enjoy! 😊
YESSSs
I have been waiting forever for this musical, I'm so excited!!!
Hifza Hussain I'm going to see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The way she just said “love”... so much feels!!!
This may be the most perfect casting in the history of musical theatre. I didn't know who Christy was before this but I love her already. Big boots to fill after her contract expires, I'm sure of that!
She may not have the belting power of an Allison Luff, but she totally makes you for it with her emotional connection to the character and the lyrics. She has this purity about her that comes across so endearingly
I LOVE the amount of emotion put into this song! can't wait to see it in person 😊
Imagine how splendid and emotionally riveting she'll be in a full performance. :)
Maddie Gorski LAFAYETTE ehm I mean yes I agree
Lyrics
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!
Anastasia is one of my favorite characters- and Christy plays her so beautifully!!!! I love it- im so excited that this has finally become a stage musical. One day i might actually get to see it/perform in it!
Wonderful job, Christy and band!!!
I love how she has not only emotion in her voice, but also genuine facial expression! That is something so many actors lack and she totally just is perfect ahh I love her!!
Beautiful voice such a lovely talent and such a sweet girl you go Christy your such an inspiration to girls all over the planet we love you Christy keep singing .
I don't know why but this song always makes me cry tears of joy. It's so hopeful.
*1 OUT OF 1 CHANCES, CAN THE ANASTASIA AD PLAY ON THIS VIDEO*
*AND IT HAPPENED.*
Rainy Toaster NO WAY
this is my ultimate favorite song from my childhood, love it
I've probably listened to this 78921 times and I'm still tearing up at how powerfully she delivers the last note. All the chills, all the emotions
well i'm now sobbing. christy is beautiful. her voice is beautiful. the music
will be beautiful. this show will be beautiful.
Love this and so proud to have Christy as a mentor. Have chills from this music video
She did did a wonderful job This song has always resonated with me since I always loved the movie and then my favorite singer AALIYAH did the song
Still listening to every version 2021 ❤️
BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE
Oh I got chills as soon as the piano started
THIS SONG. I think I've seen this movie maybe twice, a very long time ago, and this melody still rattles around in head pretty regularly. At least now I know where the heck it's from.
I'm listening to this on repeat since I couldn't make it to the first preview on Broadway, but at least I got to see it at the Hartford Stage which was such an experience. I can now officially say that this is my favorite Broadway show
I'm so excited to see Christy Altomare be the role of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov/Anya in the upcoming Broadway musical Anastasia at the Broadhurst Theatre in 2 months and meet her in one day💙💙💙💙
I'm so excited! Too bad I don't live in the US and I can't see this live.
So proud of you Christy you go we love you keep up the bright smile on your face keep up the great singing you do we love you you sing your heart out Christy we love you always know the Anastasia family loves you so does Derek klena you go Christy bring us home to family .
Anastasia
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Everybody who will be seeing it on Broadway needs to cherish it. A lot of people would give a great deal to be in their shoes.
I'm a California boy and never been to NYC. Someday I will and see a show that both me and my mom would enjoy together.
I have been to New York once. Back in the late 90's when I was only nine. And the family explored Lower Manhattan under the guidance of a relative. Which was really cool. But we never made it to the theatre district sadly.
One day I am going back and making it my own trip. And the plan is to catch at least three Broadway shows. I have no idea what they will be. Whatever they are, I will savor every second of them. As a massive theatre nerd, it is only fitting.
If Anastasia is still playing when I can finally take my trip. I would happily go see it. It looks and sounds superb. :)
That's nice if I were to pick three shows currently on Broadway I want to see it would be Aladdin, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Hello Dolly.
Miroine actually anastasia is not that expensive.
However I have even bigger problem, i dont live in USA ...
I haven’t watched this in a long time; oh my heart, how Christy takes you on that journey.
I listen to it almost every day. I really like it. I don´t know anything about Anastasia. But it will be the big hit on Broadway I think. And Christy is really good...:)
If you haven't already, watch the movie! It was always one of my favorites!
I definitely should!!! :)
I never should have watched this video because now I'm going to rage knowing that I may never be able to see this musical! XD Frankly, I love hers voice! I hope for you that this show will receive the success it deserves! ^^ (and sorry If I did some english mistakes! >.
Hopefully they will put out a Blueray or something like they did with Love Never Dies
What I wouldn't give for that.
I watched it (very illegally and yes I do feel kinda bad) on a file someone recorded on their go pro lol
Absolutely beautiful!!! The moment she hit the bridge and on was breathless. Not only is this one of my favorite movies but its now a musical that is on my bucket list.
Christy Altomare ist einfach sympathisch und eine perfekte Musical dastellerin ❤❤
I love Anya more than I love Disney princesses. Hope you'll have a tour in the Philippines.
Christy's voice is so beautiful♥
CHILLS AND TEARS!!! This is so beautiful ♥♥♥
The quality in this musical is so majestic! It's so good & pleasing. I also love how they kept some of the songs while making a vast majority of new songs. This musical is so deserving a Tony.
This is beautiful...
We saw her yesterday - and she was spectacular! One of the most sincere and pure performances that we have seen! (and we have seen a lot!) :)
This is going to be great!! They kept all of the original music just the way it was in the movie and that is all I could have asked for. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Can't help but fall in love with the song because she rendered it amazingly. And I saw Leah Salonga's spirited performance in hers.
OMG TEARS! She is perfect, I am so excited!
I love Anastasia
Finally this movie gets the justice it deserves,im sure that this musical will be a success.
Please film the production! i would buy a copy so quickly!
Or see it at the movie theatre like Newsies was? In fact, I'm petitioning for Aladdin to be next.
Got tickets to see Anastasia on September 2nd! PLEASE PLEASE, I HOPE SHE'S THERE
Let us know how you like it
*She did more than justice to the iconic song. I LOVE IT!*
what I'm not crying. so beautiful
Oh my goodness this actually gave me goosebumps!
It was incredible!
I come here after months, and her voice still amazes me!
Christy was so beautiful, i love her so much!!
Stirring. Always loved this song.
this woman vocals always kills me
SAME.
I' can't stop watching
HOLY CRAP! I had a musical theatre playlist going in another tab that I wasn't looking at, just as background music, and this came on. I listened to the whole thing then finally switched to the tab- I had no idea it was live!! She sounds so amazing live!
she is the manifestation of my favourite childhood character. oh how I love this song again
This JUST GAVE ME FEELINGS AND CHILLS I CANNOT WAIT
I am a girl but I love watching Anastasia she's the best
I saw it over the weekend with a friend and Christy Altomare was so sweet at the stage door. My friend and I wanted a picture with her but she had already moved on to the next group of people but she heard us, turned around, took pictures with us and hugged us.
She's stunning in that dress!
I was already looking forward to watching this but the fact that they recorded this at the University of Cincinnati made it even cooler!
I just saw this in NYC last night. Christy was phenomenal. the show itself has a few technical issues before it officially opens, bit that's what previews are for. and Christy is amazingly nice at the stage door.
Amazing!!!
Every time I hear this I get teary.
First time I listened this song sang the beautiful late Aaliyah , since then I love this song very much , rest in peace miss Aaliyah , this song just like my past journey of life the sweet or sour memories lingering till today , I am blessed with all the journey including this song , thank you
beautiful
I seriously can't wait 😊 for Anastasia such a beautiful story. Maybe just maybe one day I will get to see this beautiful broadway 🎭 production.
Beautiful!
Christy:You have a beautiful Voice❤.I love this song❤.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Christy alomare you go sing your heart out .
Omg chills EVERYWHERE
how perfect is this music...
A fantastic voice, for a fantastic part, in a fantastic show.
Loved every minute recently in Broadway
She’s fantastic
I'm so excited!!!!!
fantastic voice
I loved Anastasia as a kid(still do) and I love this song!!
I AM IN LOVE!!
Amazing
Gosh she give me chills! She sounds very like the original. One of my fave musical animated film.
im so excited for this show i wanna see it so bad!
I love Anastasia💖💖💖
I'M SO FREAKIN EXCITED!!! HOLY CRAP!
christy will always make me cry
Gandaaaaaa
Lovely. Hope the show is great success.
Can't wait!! I will definitely be singing along in my seat😊
Wow, I wasn't expecting her to sound just like her!!! That was great!
Beautiful voice..love it..
Wow’s wow’s amazing voices! ❤️❤️❤️