2019 Tony Awards Performances- Page 3

[ggersten]

Posted: 5/18/19 at 12:17pm

I haven't seen Hadestown, so I'm having a hard time understanding why Why We Build The Wall would be perceived as an anti-Trump song.  I don't know how it is staged, but from listening to it, it seems like those on that side of the political spectrum would endorse the words of the song and the "strength" of Hades singing it. (Recall, how Reagan and his ilk thought of Born in the USA).  Or is it just because Hades is leading it? Or do y'all think the Trump people equate Hades with the "devil" or "Satan"?  Yes, I know many Trump supporters are snowflakes and see insult/attack/aspersion where it doesn't exist.  

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 5/18/19 at 4:04pm

In the context of the show, Why We Build the Wall doesn't feel like a political statement, but out of context it feels like nothing BUT a political statement.

After the Experience on Kelly & Ryan, I'm of the opinion that Way Down Hadestown doesn't feel like much without the staging/descent.

Living it Up on Top works well enough, but they've already done it several times. That number is out there for anyone interested in the show.

Epic III would be powerful, but it probably gives too much away.

On that note, I realize it would be give away one of the most magical moments I've ever experienced in a theatre and that it doesn't highlight mot of the nominated performers, but Wait For Me would be an incredible number for the Tonys, and it would sell the show as the poetic triumph it is. But maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part, as I would LOVE to see it again.

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 5/22/19 at 12:47pm

On LIVE AT FIVE last night, Kelli O'Hara said she has chosen not to perform and will introduce the dancing ensemble (presumably for Too Darn Hot).

[Music_Maker42]

Posted: 5/22/19 at 12:57pm

Ourtime992 said: "In the context of the show, Why We Build the Wall doesn't feel like a political statement, but out of context it feels like nothing BUT a political statement.

After the Experience on Kelly & Ryan, I'm of the opinion that Way Down Hadestown doesn't feel like much without the staging/descent.

Living it Up on Top works well enough, but they've already done it several times. That number is out there for anyone interested in the show.

Epic III would be powerful, but it probably gives too much away.

On that note, I realize it would be give away one of the most magical moments I've ever experienced in a theatre and that it doesn't highlight mot of the nominated performers, but Wait For Me would be an incredible number for the Tonys, and it would sell the show as the poetic triumph it is. But maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part, as I would LOVE to see it again."

There is a lift at Radio City and if they wanted to use it I’m sure they could and do Livin’ It Up on Top into Way Down Hadestown. I can’t see why using that lift wouldn’t be possible. At Live with Kelli and Ryan they didn’t have a lift. 

[LeftofLinus]

Posted: 5/22/19 at 1:49pm

getupngo said: "Eliza2 said: "who is responsible for "directing" the Tony performance? Is it generally the director of the show?

I keep thinking about how electric the Comet performance was 2 years ago, and if that was put together by Rachel Chavkin, then I expect great things from Hadestown this year."

I was on stage with them thatyear. And Rachel was with us at all the rehearsals. So yes :)"

 

I was there too!  Yes, Rachel was very much responsible for that amazing performance and I have no doubt in my mind that she will come up with something incredible for the Hadestown performance that will completely capture the entire essence of the show.

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/5/19 at 11:34am

Bumping. Any confirmations on who's performing what? Anyone know of The Cher Show or Pretty Woman are performing?

[Kad]

Posted: 6/5/19 at 11:59am

The Cher Show is definitely performing.

I have heard that Oklahoma is doing "Cain't Say No" and the title song.

[Rainah]

Posted: 6/5/19 at 2:48pm

Patrick Page shared an image of tony rehearsals, and in it the fates are holding lanterns (which they do only in Wait for me, wait for me reprise, and doubt comes in).

My money is on a melody, part of which is Wait for Me Reprise. They've been using that number quite a bit to advertise the show.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 6/5/19 at 4:13pm

It seems to be clear that all of the shows are performing in the opening number in some capacity, so I'm trying to take any rehearsal tidbits with a grain of salt. (Like the Fates and their lanterns... don't know if that's for the Hadestown performance or the opening.) Exciting either way!

[TonightsMarquee]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:08am

The Tony Awards have announced the line-up of show-stopping performances that will be performed live at the 2019 Tony Awards, on stage from Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, June 9th, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. (ET/PT time delay), on CBS. The Tony Awards, hosted by James Corden are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

The evening will feature performances by the casts of: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations; Beetlejuice; The Cher Show; Choir Boy; Hadestown; Kiss Me, Kate; Oklahoma!; The Prom and Tootsie. The evening will also feature a special performance by Tony Award winning-actress Cynthia Erivo.

As previously announced, the evening will feature appearances by: Sara Bareilles, Laura Benanti, Abigail Breslin, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Tina Fey, Sutton Foster, Josh Groban, Danai Gurira, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christopher Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Shirley Jones, Regina King, Jane Krakowski, Isabelle Stevenson Award recipient Judith Light, Laura Linney, Lucy Liu, Aasif Mandvi, Audra McDonald, Sienna Miller, Catherine O’Hara, Tony Nominee Kelli O’Hara, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Anthony Ramos, Andrew Rannells, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Michael Shannon, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Marisa Tomei, Samira Wiley and BeBe Winans. Karen Olivo, Aaron Tveit and Danny Burstein will co-host the pre-telecast Creative Arts Awards.

[SomethingPeculiar]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:14am

Assuming Erivo is doing In Memoriam if she's just being announced as a special performer.

The only real surprises here are that Pretty Women isn't performing (and neither is BMC but that's not shocking), but Choir Boy IS performing.

[givesmevoice]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:17am

I assume Shirley Jones will be introducing Oklahoma!, which is a really nice touch.

 

ETA: I just noticed Catherine O'Hara's name on the list. I hope she breaks out that Delia drag when she introduces Beetlejuice.

Updated On: 6/6/19 at 11:17 AM

[Sauja]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:19am

Choir Boy! What a thrill! I thought those step numbers were hugely dynamic and among the most impressive moments on the Broadway stage this year.

 

I figured Be More Chill would try to get a slot to highlight their score nomination, but it's also understandable that they wouldn't want to pay as much as the spot costs. I'd be curious whether Pretty Woman even tried to get a slot or not since they were the only running show without noms.

[sethepstein12]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:32am

Sauja said: "Choir Boy! What a thrill! I thought those step numbers were hugely dynamic and among the most impressive moments on the Broadway stage this year.



I figured Be More Chill would try to get a slot to highlight their score nomination, but it's also understandable that they wouldn't want to pay as much as the spot costs. I'd be curious whether Pretty Woman even tried to get a slot or not since they were the only running show without noms."

I am so, so, SO excited for Choir Boy, and especially for Jeremy Pope!

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:38am

YES!! Choir Boy!!! So exciting for them, and for us!

[Joshua Kilimnik]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 12:14pm

Rob McClure (Adam Maitland in Beetlejuice) posted a photo of Beetlejuice's Tony rehearsal at RCMH, and the coffin in the background all but confirms that they're going to be doing The Whole Being Dead Thing in the same way they did it on The Today Show.

[Kitsune]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 12:16pm

JBroadway said: "YES!! Choir Boy!!! So exciting for them, and for us!"

I'm kicking myself that I didn't see Choir Boy when I was in New York in February, so this is great news. Maybe some regional productions will start popping up in the next year or so?

[MollyJeanneMusic]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 5:08pm

From the looks of John Krause's Insta story, we're getting Wait for Me.  I aspire to be the level of petty found in the Hadestown cast and creative team.

Posted: 6/6/19 at 7:21pm

After seeing almost the whole ensemble post on their Instagram stories with Santino and something about the red dress quick change, it seems like Tootsie is most likely doing "Unstoppable."

[Darren Pierce]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 8:20pm

MollyJeanneMusic said: "From the looks of John Krause's Insta story, we're getting Wait for Me. I aspire to be the level of petty found in the Hadestown cast and creative team."

What am I missing here?  Why is that petty?

[ozjust4]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 8:24pm

Darren Pierce said: "MollyJeanneMusic said: "From the looks of John Krause's Insta story, we're getting Wait for Me. I aspire to be the level of petty found in the Hadestown cast and creative team."

What am I missing here? Why is that petty?"

Out of the main cast of "Hadestown" (Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone, Hades, Hermes), Reeve Carney was the only one not to be nominated for a Tony Award. "Wait For Me" is one of Carney's big numbers.

Updated On: 6/6/19 at 08:24 PM

[Darren Pierce]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 8:27pm

Ahh, that is the kind of petty I can get behind, well that and Tom.

[RippedMan]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 9:37pm

I don’t find that petty at all. He’s showcased, and he’s getting paid double salary for his performance. I’d be thankful.

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 10:28pm

Wait For Me is their like BIG number in the show. He just happens to sing it. And I'm not entirely convinced that it's gonna be Wait for Me I. They did Wait for Me II on CBS Saturday morning that featured the whole company. And since we know the full company IS a part of the performance for Tonys (Patrick Page instagram storied from an early rehearsal). I would not be shocked to see some kind of mashup between the two. Starting with Wait for Me I but finishing with the workers and Eva's part from Wait for Me II. That belt of hers is quickly becoming an iconic part of their advertising videos.

[bwaylinds]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 10:33pm

Darren Pierce said: "Ahh, that is the kind of petty I can get behind, well that and Tom."

When Once on This Island performed Mama Will Provide, (albeit mashed up with Waiting for Life) I personally saw it as them saying Alex should've been nominated.