Jennifer Holliday - And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going | Official Live Performance

Watch the legendary Jennifer Holliday deliver a masterclass in vocal power and emotion with her definitive performance of "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall on September 28, 1998, as part of the PBS Great Performances special My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies. Holliday, who originated the role of Effie White on Broadway, famously won a Tony Award for the role, and this 1998 performance shows her at the height of her powers, receiving a thunderous ovation from a house filled with fellow Broadway royalty. 🌟 THE LINEUP: Jennifer Holliday 🎤 (Lead Vocals) Conducted by: Paul Gemignani 🎼 Event Host: Nathan Lane 🎭 ✨ 5 FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE: Signature Song: Jennifer Holliday originated the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls in 1981; this performance took place 17 years after the show's premiere, proving the enduring power of her interpretation. Musical Royalty: The audience at Carnegie Hall that night included some of the greatest names in theater history, making the intense standing ovation Holliday received even more significant. The Leading Ladies Special: This concert was one of the most successful PBS Great Performances specials, later released as a widely popular CD and DVD. Emotional Intensity: Holliday is known for her physically and emotionally taxing performance style; at Carnegie Hall, the performance was so intense it reportedly left the audience in a state of visible shock and awe. A Broadway Benchmark: While many famous singers have covered this song (including Jennifer Hudson in the film version), Holliday's version at this 1998 concert is often cited by critics and fans as the gold standard for Broadway belt vocals. Video Details: Song: And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going (from Dreamgirls) Event: My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies Date: September 28, 1998 Location: Carnegie Hall, New York, NY If this performance gave you chills, please Like, Subscribe, and tell us which Broadway "Leading Lady" is your favorite in the comments! #JenniferHolliday #Dreamgirls #Broadway #CarnegieHall #LeadingLadies #MusicalTheater #LivePerformance #Divas #TheaterHistory #1998 #AndImTellingYou