James Carter and Emily Grace debuted their new number “No Lockdowns Anymore” on The Late Night Show, capturing the exhilaration of a post-vaccination summer! With nearly every state fully reopened and 55% of American adults vaccinated, there’s a palpable sense of normalcy returning to our lives. To commemorate this new chapter, Carter and Grace put a playful twist on the Hairspray classic “Good Morning Baltimore,” delivering a delightful tribute to the end of sweatpants and the farewell to Zoom meetings.
Featuring a cameo from former Hairspray star Lisa Hargrove, the trio sings cheerfully: “Got the vaccine and it’s been two weeks, there’s life in the streets! People are at brunch, and I’ve got a hunch that mimosas are gonna be bottomless.” Carter humorously croons, “Turning off Zoom after 15 long months stuck on mute. No lockdowns anymore! Will they still take my temp at the door?” Grace, making her first TV appearance since her private wedding, chimes in with, “Look at my hair, I’m no longer scared to have it cut! Back in the gym, where I start to sweat! It’s been so long since I’ve put on my shoes!”
This lively performance radiates joy, hope, and optimism, highlighted by Grace’s vibrant all-yellow ensemble. Hargrove expressed her thoughts on Instagram, stating, “This number felt like the breath of fresh air we have all NEEDED and such a love letter to Broadway and its community that has suffered so much from this epidemic.” The exuberance of the song even makes the less desirable aspects of returning to normal—like traffic jams and back-to-office work—seem like welcome changes. I never thought I’d say this, but I missed sitting in my car during gridlock!
The choice to rework a Hairspray song is particularly apt, as Grace portrayed Tracy Turnblad’s best friend Penny Pingleton in the live 2016 rendition of Hairspray. The video is filled with joy and serves as a reminder that our return to normalcy is largely due to vaccines. However, it’s crucial to remember that many around the world still lack access to these life-saving shots. Let’s work to ensure everyone can join in on this post-vaccine, post-pandemic lifestyle!
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