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#1

Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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
"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

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

#3

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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".
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#4

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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

^^
Really? What about Jennifer?? I would think they would try to showcase all nominated performers...
"He found something that he wanted, had always wanted and always would want— not to be admired, as he had feared; not to be loved, as he had made himself believe; but to be necessary to people, to be indispensable." -F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise
#6

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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

#9

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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?
#11

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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

Zactly, sally.
"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
#12

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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.

Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!

I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com

#13

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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?
"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
#15

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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

#16

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#18

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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!
"Peace! The charm's wound up." --Macbeth
#19

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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."
#20

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#21

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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
#22

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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.
"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
#23

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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!
#25

re: Confirmed Tony Performances (spoilers)

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.

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