BLONDE and MUSIK to perform at Tonys?

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:18pm

Someone over at ATC says that people in the cast told her that they were invited to perform.

Interesting, and I hope it's true = though people on ATC aren't crazy about the idea.

[The Boy From Ohio]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:23pm

I hope this is true. It will probably be my only chance to see a bit of Musik.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:25pm

There's a video for it on this site.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:27pm

I really liked the way they did the Tonys 2 years ago (I think).

They started with a small bit from very show playing and then showed a video clip of the shows that already closed. It's great for people to get a small idea of every show that was considered for the Tonys.

[The Boy From Ohio]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:30pm

Thanks Munk. I've seen the video's and previews. I meant live.

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:35pm

That would be great, I like that idea. Hope it's true. I certainly would love to see Lovemusik perform.

[Ourtime992]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:36pm

I would love to see every musical, including revivals, perform at the Tonys every year. And to make room for that, they could get rid of all those silly "awards."

[RockabyeHamlet]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:42pm

"silly awards" ?

What falls into that catagory?

[Julian2]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:43pm

I hope they preform, that would be sweet

I'm thinking LoveMusik could do a combination of It Was Never You and Surabaya Johnny, and they also may choose a bit of one of those Bertolt Brecht and Brecht's Women songs (Tango Ballad/Youkali/God Bless Rockefeller).

And Legally Blonde has a couple of options. Bend and Snap, Omigod You Guys, Legally Blonde (REMIX) and So Much Better. Of course, they could opt for a melody, and none of the above songs feature nominee Borle, so they could also use Chip on her Shoulder or Take It Like A Man.

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 2:56pm

Didn't "Big" perform without a nom for best musical? I know that was a while ago but I don't... recall them being nominated.

I think this is a good idea, seeing as how they were both nominated for several major awards if not the "big prize", as it were.

I mean, I'd certainly rather that than some pop star butchering "What I Did for Love" or whatever it was that happened a few years ago.

[blaxx]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 3:18pm

"Big" performed because there weren't enough nominees that year.

And not that I wouldn't want those two musicals to perform, but if all nominees for musical and revival perform, and add two on top of ALL those, the Tonys would be over at...3 AM?

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 3:18pm

Not if they cut the horrendous performances with Hugh Jackman and Mary J. Blige, etc.

[jv92]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 3:54pm

Oh God. The Hugh Jackman celebrity performances. Don't remind me Munk.
I found it really funny how he and Aretha did Somewhere as a tribute to Sondheim, where it technically isn't a Sondheim song. The lyrics are, but what about the music?

[jg4892]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 3:57pm

Maybe if they aired less categories and cut those performances they could do it. The show performances are my favorite part of the Tonys anyway.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 3:58pm

i think it'd be fun to see Blonde perform considering it's the only show my friend saw this year. he'll be happy if they opt to do it.

personally, i'm not a fan of the show itself but it'd be nice to see a performance of it telecast so that way it can be preserved. ditto with LoveMusik.

edit: although i AM a fan of LoveMusik Updated On: 5/21/07 at 03:58 PM

[missyrose87]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 4:36pm

Its been confirmed that Mary Poppins is performing, I bet they will do supercali...

[jaystarr]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 4:59pm

Is that for real ?

Two years ago - they included clips of musicals ( Brooklyn, Little Women, Dracula, Sweet Charity, Pacific Overtures, La Cage & that Elvis musical I cannot remember) and live performances of Tony Nominated New Musical ( Light in the Piazza, Dirty Rotten,Spamalot & Putnam ) in the opening number with Bernadette Peters singing,
Another Openin' Another Show but those live performances were like 5 seconds each only..(but they used to do something like this before when they have the TONY Pre-show on PBS ) I wish they give a special time for the New Play nominated (like they did before) instead of these two musicals (nothing against them) but I would kill to see Julie White again doing her Diana character in LDL , Langella in F/N , Radio Golf & COU- but probbaly not bec. two plays were already closed-J*
Updated On: 5/21/07 at 04:59 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:03pm

Of course POPPINS is performing, they were nominated for Best Musical.

There isn't one impressive number in the entire show. They're all flat and bland, especially "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." What a bore. That sign language thing is so lame.

The only number that was half decent was "Step in Time", but even that wasn't as impressive as it should have been.

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:11pm

I'm tired of seeing SUPERCALI...I'd much perfer to see STEP IN TIME!

As far as LM & LB go, if its true and i hope it is. I'd like to see either: "Syrabua Johnny" & "It Never Was You" or "September Song." For LB - "Ohmigod you guys" or "Legally Blonde Remix." I don't think "Bend and Snap" would work all that great out of context on a Tony Telecast.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:13pm

SPOILER ON MARY POPPINS ***

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Mary Poppins- I was hoping they'll perform " Step In Time" bec. Gavin Lee was nominated, besides have they performed that Supercalifra" before on 2 show already
on CBS Morning Show (?) and The View.. Im sick & tired of seeing that "awful number" The only thing with Step in Time - Would Gavin Lee be able to walk thru the sides the proscenium stage of Radio City Hall and upside down ? that would be cool , if he will do that- but I dont think Disney is willing to give away everything for free -j*
Updated On: 5/21/07 at 05:13 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:15pm

No. They're not going to install the rigging and flying equipment needed to have Gavin walk across the proscenium. Plus, at Radio City, it would take 10 minutes.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:30pm

I would think they would let The Apple Tree perform before they let Legally Blonde and LoveMusik.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:30pm

I would think they would let The Apple Tree perform before they let Legally Blonde and LoveMusik.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 5:38pm

Mary Poppins should definitley not perform Supercal...it's fun...but it looks ridiculous out of context. (Plus Ashley Brown is annoying on screen, she's way too "theatrical" for the camera).

They should definitely do Step in Time...the best ensemble number in the show.

By the way, Munk, what are your full opinions on Poppins? You seem to be somewhat mixed, and I've never seen a review of yours.

Updated On: 5/21/07 at 05:38 PM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/21/07 at 6:01pm

I didn't post one. I don't like posting reviews on a show way after it's opened.

I thought the show was okay. Not as dark as it should have been. They claimed to not sugar coat it, but it was entirely sugar coated. They made the bird lady sound like Mrs. Potts and took the dark mystery and gritty reality of London and made it like Disneyland. Without the juxtaposition of Mary's magic against the backdrop of the harsh reality of London, the story is less magical - that's why the film succeeded so brilliantly.

The dancing statues and other lame elements totally made me want to wring the creative team's necks. What a stupid idea. It couldn't be taken seriously.

The choreography never grows to more than just pedestrian, especially during "Super..." and "Step in Time." They relied on cheap "flying" gimmicks to mask the adequate nature of the choreography.

Gavin Lee was quite winning (though nothing revelatory) and Ashley Brown was - though one-note, just as winning. You can't blame the girl for not being totally brilliant - her material is confining and she has absolutely impossible shoes to fill.

I thought Rebecca Luker and Daniel Jenkins were the true stars of the show, besides the set.

It was't a travesty - it was quite enjoyable - but it's nothing great, and probably doesn't deserve the Best Musical nomination that it got.

And don't even get me started on the awful "Anything Can Happen" finale.