With a powerhouse voice that packs a punch and a commanding stage presence, Sydnie Christmas is quickly earning her stripes as a serious rising star in musical theatre. At the Gulbenkian Theatre, she performed Rather Be Me from the Broadway hit Mean Girls and absolutely blew the roof off. The second she walked onstage, she had the crowd in the palm of her hand. The song, which oozes with rebellious energy and daring lyrics, demands vocal strength and emotional depth — both of which she delivered with seeming ease.
The way she delivered every single note with razor-sharp precision, every song reached a new level, a coalescing of raw energy and feathery control. Many great singers have attempted Rather Be Me, but Christmas added a different type of fire, making the audience fall in love. The way she was able to mix in strength and vulnerability made for an unforgettable performance, and by the time she belted the final note, the crowd was attuned to her completely.
Far beyond a show of voice, her performance was an introductory course in narrative via musical composition. In fact, one of the most recognizable songs from the hit Broadway show Mean Girls, which adapts the classic 2004 film, is called Rather Be Me. Sung by Janis Sarkisian — a cynical high school outsider not afraid to speak out against the status quo — the song is an empowering declaration of self-love and rebellion. Christmas’s capacity to channel that spirit made her performance all the more powerful.
That same fearless energy translated to her performance of Believer at the Royal Variety Performance. Again, she wowed the audience with her incredible vocal talent and stage presence, singing the Imagine Dragons hit. Singing a song about personal strength and resilience, she poured herself into every line, giving additional weight to the message. Her soaring vocals and emotional delivery reminded all of why she is making a name for gas and why the early buzz remains hot.
Believer – Sydnie Christmas – Royal Variety Performance
It is only one of the performances that illustrate why Sydnie Christmas is a force in the music theatre world. It could be a Broadway anthem or a cover of a hit by a popular rock act — either way; she delivers an unabashed level of energy and authenticity rarely found onstage. It’s what separates her — her ability to connect with them, to channel raw emotion into her performances.
Sydnie’s Christmas social media accounts are where fans can find her newest music, performances, and upcoming endeavors. This is only the beginning of her journey, and if she continues with her talent and determination, the sky is the limit!