Kristen Bell Surprises Savannah Bananas Fans with Musical Medley

On August 15, actress Kristen Bell made a surprise appearance with the Savannah Bananas baseball team during their game in Denver, Colorado, against the Indianapolis Clowns. Bell performed a medley with Savannah Bananas player Derek Klena, a Tony-nominated Broadway star, featuring songs from "Frozen," "Wicked," and "Dirty Dancing." The performance, which included Bell singing "For the First Time in Forever" from the 2013 animated film and Klena performing "Dancing Through Life" from "Wicked," culminated in a duet of "(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life" from the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing," complete with the iconic lift. The Savannah Bananas, known for their viral dance routines and unique "Banana Ball" style, frequently incorporate such performances into their games. The video of the performance has gone viral, amassing over 23 million views on Instagram as of August 16. Bell's appearance follows her surprise performance of "Frozen Heart" with co-star Idina Menzel at the D23 fan expo in Anaheim, California, on August 14, where they promoted the upcoming "Frozen 3" film. Klena, who signed with the Savannah Bananas as a pitcher months ago, has a critically acclaimed Broadway career, including a Tony nomination in 2021 for his role in "Jagged Little Pill." His "Phantom of the Opera" performance at Yankee Stadium has also become a fan favorite.