Liz Callaway & Christy Altomare: Journey to the Past (from 'Anastasia') Official Music Video

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Liz Callaway, the singing voice of the title character in the animated movie “Anastasia” and Christy Altomare, the star of Broadway’s “Anastasia” join forces for a duet of the Oscar-nominated song “Journey to the Past” with Stephen Flaherty, the composer.

Journey to the Past (from "Anastasia")
Vocals by Liz Callaway and Christy Altomare
with Stephen Flaherty on piano.
Music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
TCF MUSIC PUBLISHING INC ASCAP
Vocal arrangement by Benjamin Rauhala
Recorded Yellow Sound Lab, NYC

Journey to the Past (from "Anastasia")
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!

LIZ CALLAWAY:
Liz Callaway is a Tony nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and recording artist. She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. She has also starred in the original casts of Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and The Look of Love.

As an American singer and actress, she is best known for having provided the singing voices of many female characters in animated films, such as Anya/Anastasia in Anastasia, Odette in The Swan Princess, Jasmine in the Aladdin sequels The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves, adult Kiara in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, and a dancing napkin ring in Beauty and Beast. She was also the original Ellen in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon.

CHRISTY ALTOMARE:
Christine "Christy" Altomare is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She has played the role of Wendla in the first national tour of the rock musical Spring Awakening, played Sue Snell in the off-Broadway revival of Carrie, and made her Broadway debut as Sophie in Mamma Mia!. She is currently originating the titular role in the Broadway premiere of Anastasia, earning favorable reviews.
Altomare began writing songs at the age of twelve. She has three independent CDs: Not Yet Over You (2000), Waiting For You (2007), and an EP entitled After You (2008). When she was sixteen, she signed with her current manager, Edie Robb. She looks to Jewel and Joni Mitchell as her biggest influences.

In 2008, Altomare joined the first national touring cast of the hit Broadway musical Spring Awakening in the lead role of Wendla, beginning previews on August 15, 2008 in San Diego. She traveled to 44 different cities and gave over 600 performances. She stayed with the tour until its final performance on May 23, 2010. Altomare received positive reviews throughout the tour.

Following the Spring Awakening tour, Altomare appeared as Sue Snell in MCC Theater's limited engagement run of the Off-Broadway revival of Carrie at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

On June 4, 2012, Altomare made her Broadway debut in Mamma Mia! at the Winter Garden Theatre, where she replaced Liana Hunt resuming the role of Sophie Sheridan. She stayed with the Broadway company for a year, ending her contract on June 1, 2013.

On March 9, 2016, it was announced that Altomare will be starring in the World Premiere of the musical adaptation of the 1997 animated film Anastasia in the title role (nicknamed Anya). The show ran from May 13 - June 19, 2016 at Hartford Stage in Connecticut. Altomare received critical acclaim for her performance, winning the Connecticut Critics Circle Award. She is currently reprising the role on Broadway. Previews began March 23, 2017 and the show officially opened April 24, 2017 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Her performance in the Broadway production earned her positive reviews and numerous Award nominations.

[Deva]

Liz, you will always be the ultimate Anastasia, your voice is as beautiful today as it was over 20 years ago. And Christy is just lovely, a worthy successor to the role you originated with your voice that has moved and inspired millions of hearts all around the world!

[broadwaymike]

THIS!!! My dear friend Christy performing with a legend!!!

[broadwaymelody]

This is so surreal. Christy is my age. She and I were both kids who grew up with Liz Callaway’s voice in this movie. And she gets to sing with her.

[ZOMGjamesy]

Wow Liz, many years on and your voice is still super clean and crisp! Loved the harmonies, too!

For anyone working in the performing arts industry, take a page out of Liz's book on how to look after your voice, because she has it nailed.

[rayechung]

This recording is so precious, I can't even describe the emotions I feel watching them sing.

[kyutboi]

Beautiful vocals, but let me just say how the pianist SLAYED that performance! Such a great pianist!!!

[xxamazingjayxx]

HOW IS THIS NOT TRENDING IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR

[laylak]

I’ve been a fan of both the movie and musical for the longest time and am so glad the two most iconic people who played Anastasia came together to sing this amazing song ♥️

[pandakat]

My millennial heart!! Chills tears my childhood. This movie and the soundtrack still move me to tears as an adult! This gave me such a blast to when things were simpler.

[Sunshinebaby]

This just made me so happy…. My whole childhood in one song 🥰🥹

[vivi]

Listening to this is definitely a Journey to the Past . I've seen this movie plenty times and never gets old . Listening to Liz Callaway Yes is definitely listening to Anastasia . The song and movie itself brings you to a whole other world . I Love this

[KatieWright]

This is awesome hearing the original Anastasia and new one together Liz and Christy you both do a great job have fun

[hylian_princess]

When they sang "Bring me home" I got massive chills

[thelauren]

you guys sounded PERFECT together! i'm so glad i got to hear this! liz, you were my childhood! i would dress up in my anastasia dress and go out in public when i was three and seeing you and christie, who inspired me to start musical theatre is just amazing and warms my heart!

[limp_parfait]

I had to rewind 5 times when I heard the first harmony! <3

[pennykeyn]

Two magical voices blending together into a magical song!What else could anyone ask for?❤❤😭

[mnsag]

There's just something about the music from the 90s movies that still to this day brings me joy

[kimwatt]

This is the version I never knew I always needed to hear! Thank you for creating and

[emilyd.]

CHILLS THE ENTIRE TIME FROM BEGINNING TO END!!! MUCH LOVE TO YOU BOTH!!!

[imoo]

Both amazing. Liz just has that little extra something…such pure expression in her voice. She’s always the star ❤❤❤