During her opening number, “Sometimes All You Need Is a Song,” Erivo left the stage and moved through the audience, inviting Broadway and theater stars to sing along. When she reached Adam Lambert, she handed him the microphone, and Lambert delivered a powerful vocal line that immediately got fans talking online. Other performers who joined the moment included Kristin Chenoweth and Aaron Tveit.
The moment was especially exciting for theater fans because Lambert had recently made his Broadway debut in the revival of Cabaret, where he earned praise for his performance as the Emcee.
Fans on social media reacted enthusiastically, with many highlighting how effortlessly Lambert stepped into the spotlight when Erivo put the microphone in front of him. Videos and posts celebrating the moment quickly spread across Instagram, YouTube, and entertainment news outlets.
One reason the clip resonated so strongly is that it showcased two of the most acclaimed vocalists in contemporary theater and music sharing a spontaneous-seeming moment. Erivo’s soaring opening number was already being praised as one of the highlights of the ceremony, and Lambert’s brief but memorable contribution added another crowd-pleasing moment to the performance.
