2017 TONY Awards Performances

[brdwybound04]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 7:18am

Now that we're barely a month away from Noms. And the TONYs and just over 2 months away, I was wondering what you guys think each show that is invited to be on the telecast will perform... obviously the roster has grown to include national tours and (controversially) non-nominated shows as well since live performances boost telecast ratings, and are infomercials used to sell tickets and reach a wider demographic by producers. Thoughts/wishes? Here's my guess as to which shows will actually perform...

New Musicals: Come From Away, Amelie, Anastasia, Dear Evan Hansen, Great Comet, A Bronx Tale, Groundhog Day, Charlie & Choc.Factory, and Bandstand...

Revivals: Cats, Miss Saigon, Hello Dolly, and Sunset BLVD

Now what songs do u think or hope each of the above will likely perform if given the opportunity...?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 7:41am

Invited is a curious word....as the productions pay dearly to get their show on the air.  Very expensive.  That being said, with so many shows this year, it's possible show w/no nominations...particularly in the major categories won't have the chance.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 7:53am

I think it would have to depend on how many of the non-nominated productions will still be running by June 11th.

As for what numbers the nominees could perform...

Anastasia-Journey to the Past
Cats-Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats/Memory
Come From Away-Welcome to the Rock/Somewhere in the Middle of Nowhere
Dear Evan Hansen-You Will Be Found
Falsettos-Falsettoland
Hello, Dolly!-Hello, Dolly!
Miss Saigon-The Heat is On/The Last Night of the World
Natasha Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812-Prologue/Pierre
Sunset Boulevard-As If We Never Said Goodbye

Updated On: 3/27/17 at 07:53 AM

[South Florida]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 7:57am

What if Wonka and Borle have a performance, would he also be in a Falsetto's performance.  What I'm really asking does SJB have any shot for Breaking Down?

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 8:29am

Would LCT pay to do a live performance from "Falsettos"? I suppose they could to promote the Live From Lincoln Center airing, whenever that happens.

I hope shows get over this notion of doing medleys. They almost always fall flat. Just give us one good number and don't try to show off every single one of your nominees in four minutes.

I'd love for Dear Evan Hansen to do "Only Us" and give us all a break from "Waving Through a Window". They could also do "You Will Be Found", but it would have to be trimmed down.

 

[Babe_Williams]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 8:43am

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "I think it would have to depend on how many of the non-nominated productions will still be running by June 11th.

As for what numbers the nominees could perform...

Anastasia-Journey to the Past
Cats-Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats/Memory
Come From Away-Me and the Sky
Dear Evan Hansen-You Will Be Found
Falsettos-Falsettoland
Hello, Dolly!-Hello, Dolly!
Miss Saigon-The Heat is On/The Last Night of the World
Natasha Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812-Prologue/Pierre
Sunset Boulevard-As If We Never Said Goodbye

 

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I would love to see MIss Saigon go a different way and perform Movie in my Mind or a different song, since they perform LNOTW for nearly every performance, it seems.

Updated On: 3/27/17 at 08:43 AM

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 8:50am

Well, since Eva Noblezada and Jon Jon Briones are both possible nominees, I'm sure Cameron Mackintosh would like to have them showcased on the telecast.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 9:23am

Can't help but think American Dream will make most sense for the 2017 audience if show's promotion is the primary goal.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 9:23am

I doubt the title number from "Dolly" will be performed. "Parade" might be more likely. The suggestion for "Comet" -- abridging the opening as a segue into "Pierre" is a great idea.  With Groban leaving less than a month later, however, it's probably true that "Dust and Ashes" won't be on the show.

[froote]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 9:47am

I get that DEH have done numerous WTAW performances but I still hope they do it on the Tonys. It's so much better than anything else in the score and I think could be a standout moment of the ceremony ala Sydney Lucas singing Ring of Keys. It will also be a showcase for DEH's most deserving Tony win in Ben Platt.

[little_sally]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 9:50am

Valentina3 said: "Can't help but think American Dream will make most sense for the 2017 audience if show's promotion is the primary goal.

Agreed. Especially since I can see Briones being nominated and not Noblezada.

 

[Wick3]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 10:01am

If Gavin Creel and Bette Midler get a nomination, I think Hello Dolly would perform "Put on your Sunday Clothes".

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 10:04am

I think the producers of Hello, Dolly! would more like to showcase Bette Midler. Plus, if a show has multiple acting nominees, they don't need to showcase every single one of them.

[Broadwaystar2]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 10:24am

Babe_Williams said: "Jeffrey Karasarides said: "I think it would have to depend on how many of the non-nominated productions will still be running by June 11th.

As for what numbers the nominees could perform...

Anastasia-Journey to the Past
Cats-Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats/Memory
Come From Away-Me and the Sky
Dear Evan Hansen-You Will Be Found
Falsettos-Falsettoland
Hello, Dolly!-Hello, Dolly!
Miss Saigon-The Heat is On/The Last Night of the World
Natasha Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812-Prologue/Pierre
Sunset Boulevard-As If We Never Said Goodbye

 

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I would love to see MIss Saigon go a different way and perform Movie in my Mind or a different song, since they perform LNOTW for nearly every performance, it seems.

 

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Movie In My Mind does not reflect Miss Saigon as a whole. And would never be performed on the TONYS. A solo number by "Gigi" on the TONYS?

[brdwybound04]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 10:56am

I really really wish Sunday in the Park could perform and showcase/preserve Jake and Analeigh's performance!!!??????

Updated On: 3/27/17 at 10:56 AM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 11:38am

 

Seeing Dolly on April 21st--and then again her first evening performance after the Tony broadcast--but what do people who have seen it think of her doing "So Long, Dearie"?

In a strange way, that's the number of hers I am most looking forward to.

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 11:42am

I think Jeffrey's list is pretty much dead on.  But is "The Heat Is On" a bit too raunchy for broadcast?  Absolutely "Hello, Dolly!" which stops the show every night.  Lead with your strong suit and put the title of your show out there.  It's impossible to predict "Chocolate Factory" until we've seen it but I would think a number featuring Borle and the children.  And wouldn't it be fun to have non-nominees Close and Gyllenhaal as the hosts?  Maybe they could do a little mashup of "As If We Never Said Goodbye" and "Finishing the Hat."

[The_Spielers_2017]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 11:52am

If Charlie doesn't perform some bit of Pure Imagination, I'll eat my hat.

How I wish The Great Comet could get a Secret Garden-esque medley:

The Prologue into No One Else into Charming into the dance break from Balaga into The Great Comet.

Groundhog Day is a toss-up, but I feel like we'll see some formation of the Act One Finale. Or "If I Had My Time Again".

And I really hope (with DEH) we get You Will Be Found, with Evan's speech beforehand. I want that moment of him faltering preserved so much. 

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:12pm

Whether LCT actually pays for a Falsettos performance is up in the air. If they do, it will be something that doesnt require the whole cast. So Block actually has a great shot at performing "I'm Breaking Down". She's their most likely acting nominee, and producers would only have to pay one performer and not coordinate schedules of the other actors for rehearsals. Other closed musicals have done similar solo numbers ("Follies" and "Ragtime" revivals come to mind)

[elephantseye]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:20pm

I hope, if Falsettos does perform, that they do "I'm Breaking Down." But if they don't, I could also see them doing "What Would I Do?"-- Borle and Rannells are draws, and the song is accessible and emotional to those who are unfamiliar with the show.

How common is it for Tony performers to be featured in multiple performances?

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:41pm

I just want Ben to perform Word's Fail. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:51pm

I believe the last time that Lincoln Center Theatre had a closed production nominated for Best Musical/Revival was Parade, and they got to perform.

[clb10162]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:53pm

Call_me_jorge said: "I just want Ben to perform Word's Fail. 

 

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There is zero chance of this happening on the Tonys.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 1:24pm

I think it's likely that Great Comet will do the Prologue. I wonder if Malloy could find a more definitive ending that doesn't require a lead-in to Pierre. I think that song works in the show, but I don't think it's the most appealing on its own, and I imagine the producers want to minimize selling Groban since he'll be gone from the show by July. Part of me would love to see Balaga- the added dance break for Broadway really is a showstopper. 

I don't see Sunday performing- it isn't eligible for anything because the producers are saving money, so why would they pay to have a performance on the show? Also, in such a crowded season, I don't know if there are available slots for it anyway. 

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 3/27/17 at 1:55pm

I think the most likely thing to happen with Sunday in the Park with George at the Tonys is Jake Gyllenhaal presenting Lead Actress in a Musical.