2019 Tony Awards Performances- Page 4

[LS7188]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 10:56pm

Scarlet Leigh said: "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."

I wouldn't be surprised if her belt becomes her "Defying Gravity"

 

[bwayobsessed]

Posted: 6/6/19 at 11:31pm

I’ve been thinking Chant would be a good Hadestown number. It features all five of the leads and introduces many of the themes of the show. I also love the way that number is structured.

However wouldn’t be surprised if it was a medley of Living it Up and Wait for Me

[Zion24]

Posted: 6/7/19 at 12:10am

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 an absolutely ridiculous comment. Wait For Me is the catchiest and most attractive melody from the show- you can see them showcasing it highly in their advertising-- and giving Reeve/Eva the chance to sing this is about MARKETING. As if the producers of this show are busy worrying about the actors' feelings and not selling tickets.... get real.

[Soaring29]

Posted: 6/7/19 at 12:52am

Rogerdellibovi said: "Yes. I believe both productions will pay for the slot. The program will be pleased as well because I’m sure they’ll get an agreement that Cher will announce an award (best lead actress) and Be More Chill performance can boost ratings.

Guesses:

The Prom: Just Breathe/ It’s Not About Me Medley

Hadestown: Way Down to Hadestown

Tootsie: I Won’t Let You Down

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (I thought they would want to feature Kelli but I think they are going to pull a Carousel we’re going to win choreography number)

Not sure for the other ones

"

 

Yeah, Kelli has confirmed she isn't performing. She is presenting the number instead.

 

[Bwayfan12092]

Posted: 6/7/19 at 2:33am

Soaring29 said: "Rogerdellibovi said: "Yes. I believe both productions will pay for the slot. The program will be pleased as well because I’m sure they’ll get an agreement that Cher will announce an award (best lead actress) and Be More Chill performance can boost ratings.

Guesses:

The Prom: Just Breathe/ It’s Not About Me Medley

Hadestown: Way Down to Hadestown

Tootsie: I Won’t Let You Down

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (I thought they would want to feature Kelli but I think they are going to pull a Carousel we’re going to win choreography number)

Not sure for the other ones

"



Yeah, Kelli has confirmed she isn't performing. She is presenting the number instead.

"

But Stephanie (Styles) has confirmed she IS performing; perhaps it’s a medley?? I would kill for a bit of “Always True” to be televised. 

 

[Soaring29]

Posted: 6/7/19 at 5:20am

Bwayfan12092 said: "Soaring29 said: "Rogerdellibovi said: "Yes. I believe both productions will pay for the slot. The program will be pleased as well because I’m sure they’ll get an agreement that Cher will announce an award (best lead actress) and Be More Chill performance can boost ratings.

Guesses:

The Prom: Just Breathe/ It’s Not About Me Medley

Hadestown: Way Down to Hadestown

Tootsie: I Won’t Let You Down

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (I thought they would want to feature Kelli but I think they are going to pull a Carousel we’re going to win choreography number)

Not sure for the other ones

"



Yeah, Kelli has confirmed she isn't performing. She is presenting the number instead.

"

But Stephanie (Styles) has confirmed she ISperforming; perhaps it’s a medley?? I would kill for a bit of “Always True” to be televised.

"

She's confirmed that Kelli is performing or that she personally is performing?

 

[meredithchandler73]

Posted: 6/7/19 at 8:17am

I keep hoping that THE PROM will do "Unruly Heart" at the Tony Awards. Perhaps they'd prefer to do some sort of medley so they can also feature their other Tony Award nominated performers, but I just think that "Unruly Heart" shows off the tremendous heart of the show.

[jdrye222]

Posted: 6/8/19 at 12:03pm

Sometimes solos are better. They certainly televise better. Medleys are almost always disastrous.
My top 3 favorite Tony performances of the last decade were solos:
- Ring of Keys (Fun Home)
- Omar sharif (band’s visit)
- whatever that Lisa Howard song is called from Shoulda Been You (that was a GREAT performance from a show with no noms at all)

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 6/8/19 at 12:13pm

I think it would be a mistake for Beetlejuice to do the opening number, if only because they did it on GMA and Lydia isn't in it. I hope it's at least the ending of Banana Boat, when Lydia finally summons him - "IT'S SHOWTIME!" - into That Beautiful Sound.

[YvanEhtNioj]

Posted: 6/8/19 at 12:17pm

I wouldn't mind a "You Happened" and Unruly Heart melody from The Prom. Just please god no more "Its Times To Dance" 

[Hot Pants]

Posted: 6/8/19 at 7:42pm

Wait for Me will make for a very good performance, but I got to say, I really would’ve preferred something highlighting Patrick Page or Amber Gray. It would’ve been nice to let the only cast members who’ve been there for every incarnation of the show get the spotlight. Even putting aside seniority, the two of them are, in my opinion, the best part of the show. Why We Build the Wall would’ve let Page lead a showstopper while still having Gray front and center throughout the while song, and Way Down Hadestown would’ve let Gray lead a showstopper (alongside André De Shields) that’s all about Page, where he also has a fantastic entrance. However, Wait for Me is another showstopper, and even though it’s not what I wanted, I know it’ll be great.

Updated On: 6/9/19 at 07:42 PM

[Soaring29]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 2:51am

Bwayfan12092 said: "Soaring29 said: "Rogerdellibovi said: "Yes. I believe both productions will pay for the slot. The program will be pleased as well because I’m sure they’ll get an agreement that Cher will announce an award (best lead actress) and Be More Chill performance can boost ratings.

Guesses:

The Prom: Just Breathe/ It’s Not About Me Medley

Hadestown: Way Down to Hadestown

Tootsie: I Won’t Let You Down

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (I thought they would want to feature Kelli but I think they are going to pull a Carousel we’re going to win choreography number)

Not sure for the other ones

"



Yeah, Kelli has confirmed she isn't performing. She is presenting the number instead.

"

But Stephanie (Styles) has confirmed she ISperforming; perhaps it’s a medley?? I would kill for a bit of “Always True” to be televised.

"

She's confirmed that Kelli is performing or that she personally is performing?

[Scarlet Leigh]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 2:58am

Styles reported that SHE (as in Styles herself) is performing. Just as O'hara has confirmed that she (as in O'hara herself) will NOT be but will be doing their introduction.

Could they be doing Bianca?

[SisterGeorge]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 12:09pm

meredithchandler73 said: "I keep hoping that THE PROM will do "Unruly Heart" at the Tony Awards. Perhaps they'd prefer to do some sort of medley so they can also feature their other Tony Award nominated performers, but I just think that "Unruly Heart" shows off the tremendous heart of the show."

The Prom should perform their curtain call (kidding...sort of). IMO, it's the most joyous thing on Broadway right now.

[BJR]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 12:30pm

jdrye222 said: "Sometimes solos are better. They certainly televise better. Medleys are almost always disastrous.
My top 3 favorite Tony performances of the last decade were solos:
- Ring of Keys (Fun Home)
- Omar sharif (band’s visit)

 

I completely agree that solos actually televise better. And as evidence, I though BAND'S VISIT last year had the best performance of the night by far. And that's why I was shocked to hear David Yazbeck in an interview on a podcast say they had to fight CBS tooth and nail to let them do that number. Yazbeck believed it was the best number to showcase the show but CBS didn't want them to do it. 

I guess it's not so surprising given how many shows to big medleys now; clearly that's what CBS prefers. But it's a shame, as it fails most shows. 

[tombomb31]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 1:46pm

If Cher was going to be there tonight would we know by now? I have my fingers crossed!!

Posted: 6/9/19 at 2:35pm

Kelli posted pictures on her social media on the bus in costume with her cast and onstage at Radio City so it is confirmed she's performing. I believe it's a medley of So In Love, Tom Dick or Harry, and Too Darn Hot. I saw Stephanie Styles in her costume for that number so I'm just guessing.

[qafgenius122]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 3:16pm

I’m not sure which number Hadestown is doing, but I can confirm that Reeve, Eva, Amber, Andre And Patrick were all in full costume, so I’m thinking Way Down Hadestown. Tho it could be a Livin it Up on Too into Way Down medley....

[victoriafr]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 3:18pm

Wait for Me is almost definitely at least a part of Hadestown's Tony performance, because one of the ensemble members posted on Instagram a photo including a swinging light.

[Hot Pants]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 3:25pm

Scarlet Leigh said: "Styles reported that SHE (as in Styles herself) is performing. Just as O'hara has confirmed that she (as in O'hara herself) will NOT be but will be doing their introduction.

Could they be doing Bianca?"

Bianca had amazing choreography, but I’d be very upset if they don’t show off Too Darn Hot. It was a compete and total showstopper

Updated On: 6/9/19 at 03:25 PM

[supersam1026]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 5:54pm

Was at dress this AM, here are all the performances, please do not read if you do not want to know!! This is in the order they went.

 

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Ain't Too Proud: Medley

Tootsie: Unstoppable

Oklahoma: Cain't Say No into the Title Song

Beetlejuice: Day-O into The Whole "Being Dead" Thing (with new lyrics)

The Prom: Tonight Belongs to Us into It's Time to Dance

Choir Boy: Not sure of the song title, was really good though!

Hadestown: Wait for Me

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (with Kelli O'Hara Intro)

Cher Show: Do You Believe in Love?

Cynthia Erivo: In Memoriam (will leave the song a surprise, but it was, of course, fantastic)

Opening number was amazing, no closing number. Some other fun bits in between :)

 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 6:16pm

I wish The Prom would do something different.

[JudyDenmark]

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

supersam1026 said: "Was at dress this AM, here are all the performances, please do not read if you do not want to know!! This is in the order they went.

 

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Ain't Too Proud: Medley

Tootsie: Unstoppable

Oklahoma: Cain't Say No into the Title Song

Beetlejuice: Day-O into The Whole "Being Dead" Thing (with new lyrics)

The Prom: Tonight Belongs to Us into It's Time to Dance

Choir Boy: Not sure of the song title, was really good though!

Hadestown: Wait for Me

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (with Kelli O'Hara Intro)

Cher Show: Do You Believe in Love?

Cynthia Erivo: In Memoriam (will leave the song a surprise, but it was, of course, fantastic)

Opening number was amazing, no closing number. Some other fun bits in between :)

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You know... I adore The Prom so much. I just got tickets to see it again in September. But it is absolutely beyond me why they are ignoring the entire hilarious Broadway snob storylines in their marketing, especially with Beth & Brooks' nominations. The kids' numbers are entertaining and all, but it's the Tony Awards and they didn't take the opportunity to do one of the songs that's full of theatre jokes, like It's Not About Me?? I wish them all the best, and I genuinely hope to eat my words later after a fab performance, but I can't say I understand the decision-making. I don't think people really get what this show is.

 

[(Insert Clever Name)]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 6:21pm

supersam1026 said: "Was at dress this AM, here are all the performances, please do not read if you do not want to know!! This is in the order they went.

 

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Ain't Too Proud: Medley

Tootsie: Unstoppable

Oklahoma: Cain't Say No into the Title Song

Beetlejuice: Day-O into The Whole "Being Dead" Thing (with new lyrics)

The Prom: Tonight Belongs to Us into It's Time to Dance

Choir Boy: Not sure of the song title, was really good though!

Hadestown: Wait for Me

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (with Kelli O'Hara Intro)

Cher Show: Do You Believe in Love?

Cynthia Erivo: In Memoriam (will leave the song a surprise, but it was, of course, fantastic)

Opening number was amazing, no closing number. Some other fun bits in between :)

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Wait for me I or II?

 

[supersam1026]

Posted: 6/9/19 at 6:24pm

 

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Wait for Me I