2019 Tony Awards Performances — Page 4

Scarlet Leigh said: "Wait For Me is their like BIG number in the show. He just happens to sing it. And I'm not entirely convinced that it's gonna be Wait for Me I. They did Wait for Me II on CBS Saturday morning that featured the whole company. And since we know the full company IS a part of the performance for Tonys (Patrick Page instagram storied from an early rehearsal). I would not be shocked to see some kind of mashup between the two. Starting with Wait for Me I but finishing with the workers and Eva's part from Wait for Me II. That belt of hers is quickly becoming an iconic part of their advertising videos."

I wouldn't be surprised if her belt becomes her "Defying Gravity"

MollyJeanneMusic said: "From the looks of John Krause's Insta story, we're getting Wait for Me. I aspire to be the level of petty found in the Hadestown cast and creative team."

what an absolutely ridiculous comment. Wait For Me is the catchiest and most attractive melody from the show- you can see them showcasing it highly in their advertising-- and giving Reeve/Eva the chance to sing this is about MARKETING. As if the producers of this show are busy worrying about the actors' feelings and not selling tickets.... get real.

Soaring29 said: "Rogerdellibovi said: "Yes. I believe both productions will pay for the slot. The program will be pleased as well because I’m sure they’ll get an agreement that Cher will announce an award (best lead actress) and Be More Chill performance can boost ratings.

Guesses:

The Prom: Just Breathe/ It’s Not About Me Medley

Hadestown: Way Down to Hadestown

Tootsie: I Won’t Let You Down

Kiss Me Kate: Too Darn Hot (I thought they would want to feature Kelli but I think they are going to pull a Carousel we’re going to win choreography number)

Not sure for the other ones

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Yeah, Kelli has confirmed she isn't performing. She is presenting the number instead.

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But Stephanie (Styles) has confirmed she IS performing; perhaps it’s a medley?? I would kill for a bit of “Always True” to be televised.

I keep hoping that THE PROM will do "Unruly Heart" at the Tony Awards. Perhaps they'd prefer to do some sort of medley so they can also feature their other Tony Award nominated performers, but I just think that "Unruly Heart" shows off the tremendous heart of the show.

I think it would be a mistake for Beetlejuice to do the opening number, if only because they did it on GMA and Lydia isn't in it. I hope it's at least the ending of Banana Boat, when Lydia finally summons him - "IT'S SHOWTIME!" - into That Beautiful Sound.

Wait for Me will make for a very good performance, but I got to say, I really would’ve preferred something highlighting Patrick Page or Amber Gray. It would’ve been nice to let the only cast members who’ve been there for every incarnation of the show get the spotlight. Even putting aside seniority, the two of them are, in my opinion, the best part of the show. Why We Build the Wall would’ve let Page lead a showstopper while still having Gray front and center throughout the while song, and Way Down Hadestown would’ve let Gray lead a showstopper (alongside André De Shields) that’s all about Page, where he also has a fantastic entrance. However, Wait for Me is another showstopper, and even though it’s not what I wanted, I know it’ll be great.

Updated On: 6/9/19 at 07:42 PM

Styles reported that SHE (as in Styles herself) is performing. Just as O'hara has confirmed that she (as in O'hara herself) will NOT be but will be doing their introduction.

Could they be doing Bianca?

jdrye222 said: "Sometimes solos are better. They certainly televise better. Medleys are almost always disastrous.
My top 3 favorite Tony performances of the last decade were solos:
- Ring of Keys (Fun Home)
- Omar sharif (band’s visit)



I completely agree that solos actually televise better. And as evidence, I though BAND'S VISIT last year had the best performance of the night by far. And that's why I was shocked to hear David Yazbeck in an interview on a podcast say they had to fight CBS tooth and nail to let them do that number. Yazbeck believed it was the best number to showcase the show but CBS didn't want them to do it.

I guess it's not so surprising given how many shows to big medleys now; clearly that's what CBS prefers. But it's a shame, as it fails most shows.

Kelli posted pictures on her social media on the bus in costume with her cast and onstage at Radio City so it is confirmed she's performing. I believe it's a medley of So In Love, Tom Dick or Harry, and Too Darn Hot. I saw Stephanie Styles in her costume for that number so I'm just guessing.

Wait for Me is almost definitely at least a part of Hadestown's Tony performance, because one of the ensemble members posted on Instagram a photo including a swinging light.

Was at dress this AM, here are all the performances, please do not read if you do not want to know!! This is in the order they went.

supersam1026 said: "Was at dress this AM, here are all the performances, please do not read if you do not want to know!! This is in the order they went.

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