Cynthia Erivo performs 'Somewhere' from West Side Story with the National Symphony Orchestra

Broadway superstar Cynthia Erivo performs "Somewhere (There's a Place For Us)" from West Side Story with the National Symphony Orchestra.

Composed by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

From the National Symphony Orchestra's season opening Gala performance, featuring new Music Director Gianandrea Noseda. Sunday September 24, 2017.

[michaelshea]

Anyone else have to cancel their plans for tonight because they watched this and cannot function from crying hysterically? Asking for a friend

[hannahphillips]

It's official. Cynthia can do ANYTHING.

[kaddieA]

The most underrated star in the world. She’s only gotten better with time

[OsheyBaddest]

It’s the way she just eats every song she performs 😭 literal queen

[norahidvegi]

Holy shit! This is what I call world-class diversity and technical singing.
Compared to her "Piece of sky" (from Yentl) - with that outstanding and soulful performance, this is where it clearly shows how she can control her voice and master that "mixed" voice technique that's probably one of the hardest techniques (in my opinion).
More than outstanding.
Love you so much, Ms. Erivo!

[clairegrant]

What an absolute goddess. Her voice is STUNNING. SUCH a good choice to cast her as Elphaba in the Wicked film, she will be incredible.

[turkmusik]

What a magnificent, restrained performance. No showing off, just pure art and emotion.

[OrangeXenon]

I am always awestruck by how such a beautiful song has such simple lyrics. Pure poetry. And Cynthia's version fully captures the emotions of the song. Truly a gem.

[sisam]

You can't go wrong with good classical training. She's an incredibly versatile singer. Her head voice is stunning!

[chandk]

Finally, someone who does this song justice.

[dspothawaii]

How does anyone dislike this? One of the greatest renditions of this song and what a PURE voice.

[tracygibson]

Is there nothing this woman can't sing. I so idolize her voice.

[tthom]

I'm convinced she could sing the damn phone book and bring tears to my eyes. This is a higher range than I'm used to hearing her sing. She masters it beautifully and with grace and calm

[musicislife]

I can’t help but notice the flute player in the purple who lowers her eyes when she’s not playing to listen to Cynthia.

[randyd]

I found this by accident and so glad I did. This was beautiful!! I saw Cynthia on Broadway in The Color Purple twice. The show was amazing but Cynthia was so good I had to go twice just to see her!! She is amazing in everything she does and has a wonderful future. A true star!

[rosierennie]

Is this the same woman who sang "Stand Up" HOLY... Her voice has some incredible range 😍😍😍😍

[SCID]

Her control is amazing. A great singer doesn't need to scream or shout but just reach for her notes. Beautiful.

[hiatusmode]

When she got into the first refrain, I felt ghoosebombs haha...Cause it exploded all over my body..The resonance 😭❤️❤️❤️

[fbonhomme]

There's a place for us,
Somewhere a place for us.
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us
Somewhere.
There's a time for us,
Some day a time for us,
Time together with time to spare,
Time to look, time to care,
Some day!
Somewhere.
We'll find a new way of living,
We'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us,
A time and place for us.
Hold my hand and we're halfway there.
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow,
Some day,
Somewhere!

[marcusgoguanco]

HOLY! CYNTHIA! 😱😱😱😱❤️❤️❤️❤️ i did not know Cynthia can sing operatic-y! I am shookt