Some musical theater videos are great because they are big, polished, and perfect.
Others are great because they feel like a surprise.
This clip is one of those surprises.
Back in 2011, Anne Hathaway stepped onto the stage at LA’s Orpheum Theatre and sang in French with a familiar co-star from her past. The moment caught a lot of people off guard. Fans already knew Anne could act, but this performance reminded everyone that she also has serious musical talent.
That is why this video is such a perfect fit for Big City Broadway.
It is not just about a famous star singing a song. It is about that special theater feeling. Someone walks into a moment, fully commits to it, and suddenly the whole room changes.
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Why This Moment Works
This clip works because it has energy, charm, and surprise.
If you already love Anne Hathaway, it is fun to see her in a musical setting. If you are new to the clip, it still gives you a reason to keep watching. There is a setup. Then the mood shifts. Then comes that little spark that makes a performance feel exciting.
That is what great musical theater can do.
It does not always need a giant set or a full Broadway stage. Sometimes all it takes is a strong voice, good timing, and a performer who knows how to sell the moment.
The original report noted that fans have been coming back to this clip as excitement builds around The Devil Wears Prada 2. It also pointed out that the video has earned more than 3.7 million views. That makes sense. This is the kind of clip people want to share because you can understand the fun right away.
You do not need a long explanation.
You just watch it and feel it.
The Theater Magic Behind the Clip
Musical theater is about more than hitting the right notes.
It is about presence.
It is about timing.
It is about knowing when to hold back and when to let the song take off.
Anne Hathaway brings that kind of energy here. The performance has a playful feeling, but it also shows control and confidence. She understands that a song is not just sound. It is a story.
That is one of the big reasons theater fans love moments like this. A good musical number can take something simple and make it feel bigger. It can turn a stage, a TV clip, or even a quick online video into a tiny theater.
For a few minutes, the screen becomes the stage.
The Surprise Fans Love
Part of the fun is the surprise.
People love seeing a performer they know do something unexpected. Broadway fans especially love that kind of transformation. A movie star sings. A familiar song gets a new twist. A public appearance turns into a mini stage show. A simple performance becomes something people want to watch again.
That is exactly what happens here.
Some viewers may notice Anne’s voice first. Others may enjoy the humor, the chemistry, or the confidence. Some may simply like the joy of the moment. That is what makes the clip so easy to enjoy.
There is more than one way into it.
You can watch it for the music. You can watch it for the star power. You can watch it for the surprise. However you enter, the performance gives you something fun to hold onto.
What to Watch For
When you watch the clip, pay attention to the first few seconds.
Great performance clips often show their power early. Watch Anne’s posture. Notice her timing. Look at how she uses her face, her body, and the space around her.
Then listen for the moment when the performance shifts.
In musical theater, that shift is important. It is the point where a song stops feeling like a simple performance and starts feeling like a story. It might happen through a look, a joke, a harmony, a strong note, or a sudden change in energy.
Once that moment arrives, you understand why the video keeps getting shared.
It has that spark.
Why It Belongs on Big City Broadway
Big City Broadway celebrates musical moments in all kinds of forms.
Sometimes the magic comes from a full Broadway show. Sometimes it comes from a concert, a movie musical, a live TV event, an awards show, or a surprise performance like this one.
That is what makes musical theater so exciting. It can show up almost anywhere.
This clip is a great example of that. It gives casual fans an easy way into the world of musicals. Not everyone starts with a Broadway ticket or an original cast album. Sometimes people start with one video. They see a performer they already like. They hear a song in a new way. They laugh, smile, or get goosebumps.
Then maybe they watch another clip.
Maybe they look up a musical.
Maybe they discover a performer, a cast album, a movie musical, or a national tour.
That is how the love of theater grows.
A Clip Worth Sharing
This Anne Hathaway performance is still worth watching because it is fun, surprising, and full of theater energy.
It does not ask viewers to know every reference. It does not require a deep Broadway background. It simply invites you to enjoy a talented performer stepping into a song and making the room come alive.
For musical theater fans, that is the good stuff.
Watch the video above, enjoy the moment, and see why fans are still coming back to this charming performance years later.