All Things Beautiful Thread

OMG Melissa’s reaction at the beginning. What Carole said about watching Melissa acting out playing the piano was high praise, Melissa has said that was one of the aspects of the part she was most nervous about. Certainly the fact that Melissa does really know how to play helps her act like she is. The end where Melissa is perhaps going to exit the stage where she normally does then goes nope I’m following Carole made me laugh.

Here's an even better video if Carole surprising Melissa because it starts from when the cast is finishing the last number and Carole walks on when Melissa is turned the other direction. At one point, you see Mel say, "Mom!!" who was in the front row.

Awwwa, that’s like double cherry’s on a sunday. No doubt Melissa’s Mom got to go backstage and meet Carole too. To have her mom there to interact with one of both of thier mutual idols is really special.

Awwwa, that’s like double cherry’s on a sunday. No doubt Melissa’s Mom to go backstage and meet Carole too. To have her mom there to interact with one of both of thier mutual idols is really special.

Here's actually a picture where her mom's backstage with Carole King.. Mom's on the right of Melissa.

Did you catch in the video when Melissa leans towards the first and screams “Mom.” For me it was a beautiful moment. No pun intended.

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Did you catch in the video when Melissa leans towards the first and screams “Mom.” For me it was a beautiful moment. No pun intended.

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For sure did. Such a great moment for her and her mother, especially with their Carole King history as Mel was growing up. Life can be such a cool thing.

Last night!!! Superbill, have a blast. Go to the side door and see if you get a chance to meet her!

Also, was just watching Beautiful's Instagram video of Carole King surprising Mel. And I realizing from THAT video, Melissa was saying, "MoM??" with a question mark, and then turns to Carole and said something like, "You knew my mom was here?" and Carole shakes her head yes. So, it appears Mel's mom being there was a secret, too.

Saw Melissa's final performance on Saturday night and she was magnificent, even better than I had hoped for. Her personality fills the auditorium and you can't take your eyes off her, even when she is just standing to the side. And her voice was pitch perfect. I cannot find enough superlatives to describe her performance. The thunderous ovation she got at curtain call was the loudest I've ever heard. We are witnesses to the birth of a super star (no pun intended; she is the real deal).

I waited at the stage door hoping she would come out, but she didn't. Can't say I blame her as there were easily over a thousand people there, which must create logistical and security/safety headaches. It was also rumored that Chris Wood was there, although I did not see him. Anyway, if any of you ever get the chance to see her in person, do it. I've been wanting to get to New York again for a long time, but Melissa being there clinched the deal.

Superbill, you captured a lot of my experience. Melissa is heading for the stars. (No pun intended.) She is a wonderful, talented actor and I am confident this is not the last we’re seeing her on Broadway! I was just blown away when I saw her. Live performances, in my opinion, really show acting ability. Melissa killed it.

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Now that Melissa's run on Broadway has come to an end, I figured this thread would come to a close. But, I found these new uploads of Melissa as a Sophomore in college singing. Thought I'd share. Really highlights how amazing her voice was even then. Being this video was upload in 2009, but is just now starting to pop up under a Melissa Benoist search, I suspect the video might have been recently renamed, and perhaps more of these may start to pop up now that her name is now respected as a Broadway star.

Here's an even better video if Carole surprising Melissa because it starts from when the cast is finishing the last number and Carole walks on when Melissa is turned the other direction. At one point, you see Mel say, "Mom!!" who was in the front row.

I liked what Carole King said about Melissa's tapping.. And she seems to be a great personality.