Dressed in a simple, sleek black dress that embodied classic elegance, Ariana Grande took to the stage, mic in hand, to perform on The Tonight Show. However, this would be nothing like the usual performances the show hosted, as Jimmy Fallon would join her onstage. After performing some of musical theatre’s most iconic duets during her time in Wicked, Ariana would be singing a medley of famous duets from history, with Jimmy as her duet partner. But would he be able to keep up?
Music Man readers will be astonished by how well Ariana and Jimmy work together as duet partners. They took listeners on a tour around some of the most famous duets from history, from Wicked’s ‘For Good’, to ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ to ‘A.P.T.’ by Rose and Bruno Mars. Fans were not only impressed by how Jimmy kept up with Ariana’s chart-topping vocals but also by the connection they shared, one commenting, “Jimmy and Ariana’s friendship means everything!”
The Tonight Show stage is, of course, no stranger to Ariana’s mind-blowing ability to change her voice at will and perform that style as though it were second nature. Music Man fans who love Ariana may remember when she appeared on The Tonight Show ten years ago to play the Wheel of Musical Impressions. The game showcased Ariana’s ability to transform her voice, as she sang impressions of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Celine Dion with astonishing accuracy.
Over the years, Ariana has continued to defy expectations regarding her abilities and has used her talent to propel her career in directions no one could have expected. From her early days at Disney to becoming a world-renowned R&B pop singer and now starring as the lead in a blockbuster musical film, she has repeatedly proven her versatility and ability to reach new heights.
It seems that change and novelty are where Ariana thrives. With her Tonight Show performances giving listeners deeper insight into the breadth of her talents, it’s hard not to wonder which of these we may get the chance to see again in her future work. With each of her stylistic shifts sounding wonderful, it’s certain that her fans would welcome any of them.