2005 Tony Performances- Page 3

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 8:59am

Actually, I was hoping she (Sutton) would perform (I think she's fantastic - saw her both in Millie and Little Woman), but didn't think she would/could since her show isn't nominated.

I assume Christina Applegate will perform (quite a year for her!)since her show is nominated?

So I assume performing should be -

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The Light in the Piazza
Spamalot
Spelling Bee
La Cage
Sweet Charity
NOT Pacific Overtures since it closed?

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 9:05am

I also believe that shows that perform from a touring group are those that are ultimately planning to stop in NY for a run. Busker Alley, Bye Bye Birdie, Showboat were all shows slated to come into NY eventually at the time of the broadcast. Certainly not a rule, but just my thought on the subject.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 9:33am

Bobby also thinks she is a he.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 9:44am

There is almost no chance of Sutton performing. They have a full slate of nominated musicals for Best New Musical and three revivals. I highly doubt even Pacific Overtures will perform. The only reason a show like Parade (tidbit: was Side Show also shuttered when Ripley/Skinner performed on the Tonys) is that there were very few shows new and open to perform.
When Jane Eyre was threatening to close pre-Tonys, the committee told them they wouldn't get to perform if they weren't open.

[Fan2]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 9:46am

Does anyone know what the opening number will be?
Updated On: 5/27/05 at 09:46 AM

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 9:47am

Yes. Mary Bond Davis will be singing "Let Me Entertain You."

[Fan2]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 11:31am

Some of the performances have just been announced:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/93213.html

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 11:35am

There's not mention of Bee's number or even that they haven't decided on a number...

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 11:41am

Why not 'Fable' from LIGHT? Ah, well.

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 11:55am

And confirming no "Pacific Overtures"

[LaCageAuxFollesFan2]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 12:18pm

Well I would have gone with "Fable" from Piazza, but at least the opening number from Piazza isnt THAT boring! The Chairty medly should be fun, Dirty Rotten doing great big stuff is WONDERFUL & will be a highlight, Surprised that Spelling Bee is doing more than just their opening number...

If LA CAGE screws up and doesnt showcase the dancing queens I WILL BE FUMING...The portion of the Title Number they did on the TODAY show plus some Goulet or Beach doing I AM WHAT I AM would be acceptable...NO LESS!

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 12:34pm

Doing Fable is a big mistake. Statues and Stories is the wisest choice in my opinion.

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 5/27/05 at 12:43pm

A question for those who have seen the show. Is Matt appearing on the opening number of Piazza ?