Tony Preview Performances

[theatreguy]

Tony Preview Performances#1

Posted: 5/11/08 at 11:47pm

Here's a list of the shows that performed tonight at the Allen Room for the Tony Preview on CBS:

In the Heights - When You're Home
Sunday in the Park with George - Finishing the Hat
Xanadu - Do You Want My Love?
The Little Mermaid - Part of Your World
Cry-Baby - Screw Loose
Passing Strange - (I'm not sure which song it was . . . it was sung by Stew, Daniel Breaker and a woman)
South Pacific - Bali Ha'i
A Catered Affair - Our Only Daughter
Grease - Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted to You

[bjh2114]

re: Tony Preview Performances#2

Posted: 5/12/08 at 1:38am

I am surprised South Pacific went with Bali Ha'i. Also, since when is "Do You Want My Love?" a song in Xanadu?

[aliciag]

re: Tony Preview Performances#2

Posted: 5/12/08 at 1:43am

Thanks for sharing.

Is Young Frankenstein the only new musical that didn't perform then?

[jacobtsf]

re: Tony Preview Performances#3

Posted: 5/12/08 at 1:44am

Re: "Do you want my Love"- It was a song in one of the early workshops. The producers decided to show off different material by the same writers, and leave the actual stuff in the show for the Tonys. I don't know if that was a smart move, but it is an interesting one.

David walked into the valley With a stone clutched in his hand He was only a boy But he knew someone must take a stand There will always be a valley Always mountains one must scale There will always be perilous waters Which someone must sail -Into the Fire Scarlet Pimpernel

[thetinymagic2]

re: Tony Preview Performances#4

Posted: 5/12/08 at 2:46am

Was the song from PS a ballad or uptempo?

[Elke]

re: Tony Preview Performances#5

Posted: 5/12/08 at 2:15pm

--Is Young Frankenstein the only new musical that didn't perform then?--

Yes, seems like it... I find that so strange. They also didn't perform at the Easter Bonnet Competition (ok, Roger Bart and Megan Mullally presented). Aren't these type of performances an excellent way of promoting a show? Does anyone know why YF passes for them?


Updated On: 5/12/08 at 02:15 PM

[musicalmaster703]

re: Tony Preview Performances#6

Posted: 5/12/08 at 2:49pm

Was the PS one Keys?

[musicalmaster703]

re: Tony Preview Performances#7

Posted: 5/12/08 at 2:51pm

I wish In The heights did In The Heights or 96,000. Oh well it is still a good song.

[LimelightMike]

re: Tony Preview Performances#8

Posted: 5/12/08 at 3:06pm

Hmm. Interesting choices.
I guess they're saving 'the good stuff' for the actual TONY telecast on 06.15 ... which makes A LOT of sense when you think about it. Either way, the shows are 'getting out there' and plugging away with performing.

[uncageg]

re: Tony Preview Performances#9

Posted: 5/12/08 at 3:11pm

So Passing Strange is back in the show? Last I heard they weren't performing but I haven't been keeping up. I wish we were getting the broadcast here in Denver. So far I don't see it listed. Seems to me that if CBS wants to boost ratings, this show would be broadcast around the country. Just my thoughts.

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder