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#101

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 12:46am

I know I'm in the minority here, but if Apple Tree does get nominated for Best Revival, I hope they let Chenoweth perform despite the fact that it's closed. All they need is her and a mic, and maybe a whip.

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#102

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 12:48am

^Nah, they'd probably have her do the Passionella song.

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#103

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:38am

"That would be really interesting if Company did 'Being Alive'. Odds are good that every other show with be doing the big, uptempo numbers, so Company will have a better chance of standing out to viewers. "

That's exactly what he said. He said that people are so used to watching 1 single performer perform a song (like on American Idol and such) that maybe just Raul and his piano would be best for them to do on television.

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#104

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:52am

I'd rather see COMPANY doing 'Company'. Raúl is amazing, but it's such a brilliant ensemble piece that it would be a shame to not have everyone else there. But then, he does do the best 'Being Alive' I've ever heard, so I don't mind tooooo much.

SPRING AWAKENING should totally go for a medley. The best songs are 'Totally F*CKed' and 'The Bitch Of Living' because of the energy and having most of the cast involved, but I seriously doubt they're appropriate. 'My Junk' is the next best, but... I don't know, I just don't see it. Especially if Gallagher gets a nomination, there should be a medley, and it should include 'Don't Do Sadness' and finish with 'The Song Of Purple Summer'.

I'd like to see 'Show People' from CURTAINS. But then, I think it's becoming a little obvious by now that I'd rather see ensemble pieces than solos or duets when it comes to Tony performances. ^_^

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#105

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:58am

Yeah, I see CURTAINS doing "Show People"
its one of the biggest numbers, and very like Broadway-style

but if they wanted to show off Ziemba or Danieley or Pierce (if any of them get nods), they might always do like "I Miss the Music" or "Coffee Shop Nights" or my dream, "Thataway", maybe leading into "Show People"

who knows.

#106

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 10:01am

Which act will Grey Gardens choose from? I think Act 2 is obviously the more interesting act, but i think the music in act 1 was substantially better, especially "Will You"

#107

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 10:03am

If Mary Poppins performs "Supercalifregilisticexpialdocious" or whatever it is...I might shoot myself.

And I have no clue about GREY GARDENS. I also prefer the music in Act I than in Act II. But they'll probably go with something in Act II.

#108

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 10:11am

I see no reason why SA should'nt do Bitch of Living, though they will more likely do Purple Summer. I really hope they dont do a medley. I hate those 'greatest hits of...' mini commercials.

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#109

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 10:20am

Mary Poppins: Supercalif...
Curtains: Show People
Grey Gardens: Revolutionary Costume
Spring Awakening: Purple Summer

110: Rain Song
Company: Side by Side by Side/What'll We Do....
Apple Tree: None
Chorus Line: One

#110

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 10:24am

If they do a combination of songs, it should be "The Bitch of Living" and "The Song of Purple Summer." "Bitch" will feature the two nominees. I would love to hear "The Song of Purple Summer" if only to hear those beautiful new harmonies they added after the cast recording was made.

~Steven

#111

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 12:46pm

I think Mary Poppins should do Step in Time since Gavin Lee is nominated it could showcase is performance more.And its also the best moment in Mary Poppins IMO.

#112

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 12:50pm

camach1-I agree! It makes more sense especially since Ashley was not nominated.

I would love for COMPANY to do a medely but it would need a lot more work and thought then was given to the SWEENEY one.

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#113

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 12:52pm

I'd love to see some dancing on the proscenium.

~Steven

#114

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 1:23pm

I'd love it if SA did a medley of All That's Known/Don't Do Sadness/Song of Purple Summer. With two acting nominations, I doubt they would only do Purple Summer a song featuring Lauren Pritchard.

Everyone knows Bitch of Living. I hope they don't do it.

#115

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 1:31pm

TOTALLY F*CKED might be fun but probably would not go over well with the network...

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#116

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 1:32pm

I have a feeling that Poppins will do something other than Supercali because we've seen that one paraded on all of the morning shows and talk shows and what not. I'm hoping for Step in Time. The step in time set would be easy to almost fully replicate for the Tony Broadcast but still be quickly strikeable.

#117

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:09pm

Bump so that we don't have multiple threads.

As I've already said, I hope it's true that Company plans to do "Being Alive." As much as I love Doyle's staging, the actor-musician concept takes (for me) a few minutes to get used to when it involves everyone moving around with their instruments -- and for the Tonys, they only have a few minutes. Plus, honestly, I really think that Raul's performance of the song should be preserved.

#118

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:37pm

i think Being Alive lacks any punch without the shows context... Raul does a great job but...

im hoping they do something like the opening number or Side by Side by Side- something that exposes the amazing supporting case so ignored by the tony committee. i know Walsh's Ladies Who Lunch and Laws' NOt Gettin Married dont make sense given the nominations but those would be the best moments in the show, inho.

#119

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:50pm

I'm 99.99999999.....ect....sure that Mary Poppins will be doing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Curtins- probably show buiesness

and a ?

why isn't Tarzan nominated for anything.....besides the fact that it's horrible

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#120

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 6:55pm

I hope Grey Gardens does Revolutionary Costume. It shows off the humor of the show. I also hope/think that Spring Awakening does Don't Do Sadness into The Song of Purple Summer.

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#121

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 7:02pm

can spring awakening do "bitch of living" or are there problems with saying that word on live television? i know they can't do "totally f'ed" for that reason, but i don't know what television's rules these days are...

here is what i WANT:

mary poppins: step in time....and it really features gavin
spring awakening: bitch of living if it's allowed...otherwise, my junk
grey gardens: not really sure because there's no "show-stopper" other than "revolutionary costume." "another winter in a summer town is pretty..." basically anything christine ebersole does would be amazing
company: ANYTHING, but i like the the opening
a chorus line: well i don't think i need to say my opinion because it's pretty obvious what they will do hahah

#122

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 7:08pm

lol, singing. Opinions aren't even needed on what ACL will do.

One time, Patti LuPone punched me in the face...

It was awesome. - theaterkid1015

#123

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 7:09pm

Tarzan was nominated for lighting last yr. why would it be nominated again.

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#124

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 7:11pm

"I'm 99.99999999.....ect....sure that Mary Poppins will be doing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

I have to agree...they'll probably end up doing that because it's supposedly one of the most fun numbers in the show.

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#125

Tony Performances 2007

Posted: 5/15/07 at 7:17pm

I agree with yankeefan that 110 will probably do "The Rain Song" because it involves pretty much everyone. I'd LOVE it if they did "Raunchy" though.

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