12-Year-Old's 'Defying Gravity' Broadway Audition Even Has Simon Smiling - Staff Picks

You have to check out this 12-year-old’s spellbinding audition on Britain’s Got Talent of the song ‘Defying Gravity’ from the Broadway musical Wicked. Her amazing performance even has Simon smiling!

“Something has changed within me, something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing, too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts, close my eyes and leap!”

What an incredible performance from 12-year old Beau Dermott. Her big voice was able to take on this big song and captivate everyone in the audience!

She set the Britain's Got Talent stage on fire with her amazing rendition of 'Defying Gravity,' and every single judge was completely shocked that this voice came from such a young girl. It’s no wonder that Beau got a standing ovation from the entire theater, and Amanda gave her a Golden Buzzer for her performance!

Once Beau realized that she received a Golden Buzzer, she became overcome with emotion. What an exciting and joyous moment, and she was able to share a big hug with her mother on stage right as the golden confetti was falling around her. 

Now, after the attention her Britain’s Got Talent audition got her, Beau has shot to fame and her big voice has taken her to some pretty incredible places. Beau was hand-picked by Dame Vera Lynn to open her 100th birthday celebration concert at the London Palladium, and then she signed a major deal with Decca Records. 

Beau also has an album out titled Brave which draws from Beau’s passion for musical theater and features ‘Defying Gravity’, as well as a host of classic favorites.

We hope that you enjoyed watching Beau sing ‘Defying Gravity’ today and her wonderful performance was able to bring a smile to your face.