2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
#12009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:20pm
My predictions:
BILLY ELLIOT: either "Shine" or "We Were Born to Boogie"
HAIR: "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In"
WHITE CHRISTMAS: Anything.
RAGTIME: "Wheels of a Dream"
SHREK: "Freak Flag"
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#2re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:22pmWill Shrek even bother to perform since they're closing a month and a half later? I mean, I guess they may want to boost ticket sales for the end of their run. We'll see.
#2re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:24pmPart of me wonders if they will even have "Hair" perform since they had the Central Park cast perform last year.
#3re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:43pmI'd like to see Ragtime do the title number.
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#4re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:47pmI'm surprised Birdie isn't performing, really surprised actually.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#5re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:49pm
This isn't a list of what IS performing, only predictions of what we think might.
Or at least thats what I thought.
I assume 'Birdie' will perform. Something like The Telephone Hour or Honestly Sincere. Basically something that doesn't involve Stamos or Gershon.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
Updated On: 10/24/09 at 09:49 PM
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#6re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 9:56pm
Heh, silly me.
In that case...
Bye Bye Birdie
White Christmas
Billy Elliot
And possibly: West Side Story, Next to Normal, or Memphis.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
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#7re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 10:24pmI don't really see Next to Normal performing. It doesn't really have that show-stopper, crowd-pleasing production number that is most typically seen at the parade.
#8re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 10:39pm
Predictions - not announcements.
BIRDIE I totally forgot about. They'll do "Telephone Hour" for recognition or "Put on a Happy Face" to feature Stamos.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#9re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 10:39pmI can almost guarentee West Side will be doing America.
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#10re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 11:02pm
Of course West Side will do America. When do they not do America. Don't get me wrong, I love Karen Olivo, but try something else. I would be shocked if Birdie doesn't perform as well.
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#11re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 11:05pmA Little Night Music :-p
#12re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 11:08pm
I'd be pleasantly surprised if Rock of ages were to put something on. It's got a parade showstopper under its sleeve, plus everyone knows the songs.
=P
Goshen doesn't do High-School-shows.
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#13re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/24/09 at 11:15pmThe four shows performing are Billy Elliot, Bye Bye Birdie, Hair and Shrek.
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
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#14re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 11:16am
Quick question for you guys:
This will be my first Thanksgiving and New York, and I was wondering where the performances take place, and about how early you would need to get there to have a spot nearby?
#15re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 12:39pmThe performances happen in front of Macy's on 34th street I think...and it is pretty much impossible to get a spot over there. I'm pretty sure most of the people who wind up there know someone who works for Macy's. You pretty much have to stand there for hours to get any type of decent spot...honestly I would just recommend watching it on TV.
AwesomeDanny
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/30/09
#16re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 1:45pm
I usually just watch the performances on youtube, but this website: http://www.nyctourist.com/macys_news_lineup.htm says
"On the NBC and Telemundo Telecasts
The Radio City Rockettes
Broadway’s: Bombay Dreams; All Shook Up; and La Cage Aux Folles
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#18re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 4:37pm
"On the NBC and Telemundo Telecasts
The Radio City Rockettes
Broadway’s: Bombay Dreams; All Shook Up; and La Cage Aux Folles"
Sucks for all those shows that are actually running that could have used that exposure, as opposed to trotting out a bunch of performances to things nobody could actually buy a ticket for.
I'm also going to agree with perfectlymarvelous. It is damn near impossible to get a spot at Harold Square, where the performances are held. Stay home and watch them on TV in the comfort of your own home, unless you want to see some of the ugliest, rudest behavior out there. The parade (along with New Year's Eve in Times Square) brings it out as people push and fight to get what they think are the best spots along the route.
AwesomeDanny
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/30/09
#19re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 4:43pmOops, I just saw La Cage on the list and said "oh, yeah, there's supposed to be a revival this season; I didn't know that it was coming this soon" and ignored the other two shows.
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#20re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 4:45pmIs AEA joking? That's OBVIOUSLY an old list.
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#21re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 4:47pm
The parade (along with New Year's Eve in Times Square) brings it out as people push and fight to get what they think are the best spots along the route.
Someone here said that New Years is the best night to see the worst Off-Broadway play, The Perfect Crime. It would spit you out a perfect spot to watch the ball drop.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/07
#22re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 7:37pm
"The four shows performing are Billy Elliot, Bye Bye Birdie, Hair and Shrek."
Is that a guess or are you certain? I think the performances will be Billy Elliot, Bye Bye Birdie, West Side Story, and White Christmas. The Central Park cast of Hair performed Last year.
#23re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/25/09 at 9:59pmI would LOVE to see Billy Elliot do Shine
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#24re: 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances
Posted: 10/26/09 at 4:57amYes, Piragua, that was sarcasm to a previous poster who had clearly cut and pasted from a google search without actually reading what they were posting. I'm well aware that shows that have been closed for several years are not going to be given performance slots at this year's parade.
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