Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:21pm

Performances are starting to leak out. Anyone hear anything else?

(it shouldn't have to be said that these are unconfirmed/unofficial/subject to change)

BILLY ELLIOT - ?
NEXT TO NORMAL - "You Don't Know/I Am The One"
ROCK OF AGES - ?
SHREK - ?

GUYS & DOLLS - "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat"
HAIR - ?
PAL JOEY - film clip?
WEST SIDE STORY - ?

OTHER PERFORMANCES:
- 9 TO 5: segment of song "9 to 5" with Dolly Parton

Updated On: 5/19/09 at 08:21 PM

[wdwfreak]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:25pm

I don't know but I hope Shrek does This is our Story or maybe Freak Flag

[Kad]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:25pm

I believe it's been said that Next to Normal is doing "You Don't Know/I Am the One".

[wicked_beast4]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:28pm

^^
Really? What about Jennifer?? I would think they would try to showcase all nominated performers...

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:30pm

9to5 is doing part of the title song in the opening.

[Kad]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:36pm

"^^
Really? What about Jennifer?? I would think they would try to showcase all nominated performers..."


Well, there's always at least one show that doesn't.

I would think the producers would choose a number that is the most engaging and best represents the show. Showcasing nominees seems beside the point at that stage of the game, since the winners are already decided.

Updated On: 5/19/09 at 08:36 PM

[sally1112]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:40pm

Are the numbers supposed to be kept secret?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:48pm

Not really; they're announced before the Tonys.

[sally1112]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:53pm

So the spoiler alert is just for fans that want to go into the broadcast fresh so they can be surprised?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 8:55pm

I believe so.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 9:00pm

Zactly, sally.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 9:50pm

It's not a secret. It's just that after the nominees the telecast producers meet with the show producers and discuss options, figure out what segments need to be pre-taped, what can be done live and how to adapt the excerpts for the larger Radio City stage. There is also timing. It use to be each show got 5-6 minutes now it's about half that. Usually it is all finalized about 2 weeks ahead of the broadcast so the cast can so some rehearsals.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 9:58pm

Wasn't it last year that they chose not to pre-announce the performances and keep it secret?

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 1:39am

HAIR is performing "Hair" per a cast member

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 1:53am

N2N should be doing "Just Another Day" or "Light." "You Don't Know"/"I Am The One" are exceptional but they totally lose their impact/meaning when taken out of context. Not that "Day" and "Light" don't but they could easily work out of context. I also think they'd sell more tickets with a bigger, more rousing ensemble number than a dark, confusing (to those who haven't seen the show) song sang by three of the cast members. Just my two cents.

But as a fan and proponent of the show, I'm excited to see Aaron, Alice, and Bobby sing and act the hell out of the number(s).

And I thought someone posted that SHREK was doing "Freak Flag"? I could totally be making that up so don't take my word for it at all...it may have been a rumor as the song doesn't feature any of SHREK's nominated performers in it...I'd think they'd wanna do something with D'Arcy James in makeup and costume at least.
Updated On: 5/20/09 at 01:53 AM

[Eris0303]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 2:04am

I'm almost positive there was a thread like this last year and it was known before hand what everyone was doing

[Hahabimbi]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 2:25am

what about presenters, will we know them before Tony´s too?

[flaemmchen]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 8:44am

I would love it if Shrek did Freak Flag! None of the nominees are in the number, but they could fit them in there somehow!

[Walnut36]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 10:23am

I am guessing Rock of Ages will do "Here I Go Again" because it gets the whole cast in.

Though I wouldn't mind seeing Mitchell Jarvis and Adam Dannheisen do "I Can't Stop This Feeling."

[little_sally]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 11:08am

The other board claims Shrek is doing "What's Up Duloc"/"Freak Flag." Don't know if there's any validity to that claim.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 2:20pm

Hm, it wouldn't seem sensible to do both songs unless they're cutting the ensemble out of "What's Up Duloc." Otherwise, that would be a quick costume change! And I think it's more important to feature Shrek/Donkey/Fiona, even if Sieber is their best bet at a Tony. This performance will give the show a lot of exposure, so they should feature the star of the show and the most recognizable [title] character.

~Steven

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 2:24pm

Gurl, plz!! The producers are NOT going to NOT feature the most recognizable face in the show!!! Their BIGGEST selling point is the character SHREK. No matter WHAT they perform, the character Shrek will make a notable appearance. Whether in an opening montage, a video segment, or the nominee performance. It's gonna happen.

[froggy2]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 2:39pm

How is "Light" any less confusing out of context than "You Don't Know/I Am The One"? Sorry but I think that "Light" would be the absolute WORST choice for n2n to go with. Their selection isn't my number one choice but I think if they can pull it off for TV then it could be incredibly powerful.

And for what it's worth - my first exposure to n2n was at the Tom Kitt concert awhile back when he, Alice and Aaron performed "You Don't Know/I Am The One" and it didn't spoil the show at all for me. If anything, that performance is what finally pushed me to road trip it to DC to actually see the show!

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 3:07pm

Would they dare put out Ben Crawford to perform as Shrek?

[RemarkableTimes]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 3:32pm

This is not confirmed or substantiated, but I'd love to see the Hair cast perform "Hair" complete with interruption/intro by Margaret Meade.