Performances at the 2024 Tony Awards — Page 2

Jonathan Cohen said: "Back to the Future was the one show from the season I was most confused why they made it a musical."

Because the original is a larger than life story and musicals are larger than life. Plus Bob Gale said he wanted it to feel like an alternate universe telling of the story. He wanted to give it a different spin. It's a shame that the new songs aren't popular, but just as with Eurovision, it's almost impossible to tell which songs are going to take off until they are put out into the world.

It's funny: this year the Oscars were on British Mother's Day, the Tonys are on American Father's Day, and the Emmys were held on Martin Luther King Day.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "It's funny: this year the Oscars were on British Mother's Day,the Tonys are on American Father's Day, and the Emmys were held on Martin Luther King Day."

The Tony's were always the Sunday prior to Father's Day. Found it odd that it was moved a week later.

CoffeeBreak said: "If Illinoise were to do Man Of Steel (hope it's Chicago) having Robbie Fairchild dance the number would be amazing. He was far superior at the Armory, the biggest missing link to that company intransfer. Thoselines, ease &emotion are missingat the St. James."

I don’t think they would ever do that. The one currently playing the role originated it and dances beautifully.

CoffeeBreak said: "If Illinoise were to do Man Of Steel (hope it's Chicago) having Robbie Fairchild dance the number would be amazing. He was far superior at the Armory, the biggest missing link to that company intransfer. Thoselines, ease &emotion are missingat the St. James."



So you're saying that Broadway shows that are performing on the Tonys should bring in "ringers" to deceive the viewers about what they'll actually be seeing in the theater? Should they have Alicia Keys do the HK number?

I’m most excited to see the number from Water For Elephants. The choreography and acrobatics are electric and I hear they’ve been really working hard to translate it for the television screen. I think It will show exceptionally well.

GOOD!!!

JSquared2 said: "So you're saying that Broadway shows that are performing on the Tonys should bring in ‘ringers’ to deceive the viewers about what they'll actually be seeing in the theater? Should they have Alicia Keys do the HK number?"

I know you’re kidding, but there’s certainly precedent to your hypothetical … e.g., Dolly Parton (9 to 5), Elton John (Billy Elliot), Poison (Rock of Ages), Sara Bareilles (Waitress).

everythingtaboo said: "It only just occurred to me Tony Sunday is also Father's Day. Does that Act One show on Pluto get replayed? I'm worried I won't be home in time for it."

I consider this a particularly genius prank on the stereotypically straight dads of America.

More details: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2024/06/12/tony-awards-change-tune-on-stereophonic-performance/

Nicole Scherzinger to Sing 'In Memoriam' Segment at 2024 Tony Awards

https://people.com/nicole-scherzinger-to-sing-in-memoriam-segment-at-2024-tony-awards-8662676

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Not only that, but there will also be a special tribute to Chita Rivera, which will feature performances from Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Bebe Neuwirth.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Nicole-Scherzinger-Will-Perform-During-Tony-Awards-In-Memoriam-Segment-20240613"

From what I saw on Dylis Croman’s Instagram, it looks like the Chita tribute is the opening number AND will be co-choreographed by Ariana DeBose and Julius Anthony Rubio