Famous singers Josh Groban and Kelly Clarkson teamed up for a breathtaking Broadway duet that left the audience speechless. They performed together at Groban’s special event, Stages Live, which aired on PBS. The night was all about celebrating musical theater, and one of the biggest highlights was their stunning duet of All I Ask of You from The Phantom of the Opera.
Josh Groban has always loved Broadway. With his album Stages, he made his dream come true by singing some of his favorite musical theater songs. “Theater and musical theater have always been in my heart,” Groban shared. “These are songs I’ve wanted to sing since I was in high school.” One of the most special songs on the album is All I Ask of You, which meant he needed the perfect Christine to sing with him. His choice? The incredible Kelly Clarkson.
Fans at the Stages Live event were in for a treat as they watched Groban’s favorite songs come to life on stage. Before their duet, Groban spoke to the audience: “When we were making this record and I was going to record this song, I knew that this duet had to be recorded in a very, very special way. And it had to be recorded with a very special singer…” Right on cue, Kelly Clarkson stepped onto the stage, dazzling in a gorgeous black dress. Like Groban, she’s a huge fan of Broadway, and she revealed a fun fact—The Phantom of the Opera was actually the first musical she ever saw!
The song All I Ask of You is a beautiful love duet between the characters Raoul and Christine Daaé. Clarkson admitted to the audience, “I’ve always wanted to play Christine!” Thanks to Groban, she finally got her chance. As soon as Groban started singing, the audience was mesmerized. His powerful voice filled the room, and people’s faces lit up in amazement. Then, it was Clarkson’s turn. The moment she began to sing, the entire crowd was covered in chills. Her incredible voice proved she was just as amazing at musical theater as she is at pop music.
Both Groban and Clarkson are superstars in the music world. Clarkson’s journey began in 2002 when she won the very first season of American Idol, launching her career with a record deal from RCA. Since then, she’s become one of the biggest names in pop music. Groban’s success story is just as impressive—his first four solo albums all went multi-platinum, and in 2007, he became the best-selling artist in the United States, selling over 22.3 million records. By 2022, he had sold more than 25 million albums worldwide!
That night on stage, two of the most talented singers of our time created a magical moment that fans will never forget. Their voices blended perfectly, filling the theater with passion, emotion, and pure Broadway magic. It was a performance for the ages, proving once again why Josh Groban and Kelly Clarkson are two of the best voices in music today.
