Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have done?
Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have done?
#0Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have done?
Posted: 3/2/05 at 9:41pm
So I was just discussing with my friend a few songs that could have been performed at the Tonys instead of a the one htat was chosen.
Example: for Wicked, instead of DG, they should have done What Is This Feeling?
anyone else have other ideas for songs for any show at any Tony award?
#1re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 9:48pmI would have rather seen WONDERFUL TOWN do "One Hundred Easy Ways" or "Wrong Note Rag." I like "Swing" but I think the other two numbers would have been better.
#2re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 9:50pmI loved when millie did "forget about the boy" but i would have liked to see them have done either "speed test" or "thoroughly modern millie"
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tmz814
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#3re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 10:02pmI wish Caroline Or Change had done Roosevelt Petrucious Coleslaw. I think it would've come across better on camara to the regular tv audience and with Tonya Pinkins' voice having its issues, I just think it would've played better on tv. It's also like my fav song and would've showcased Anika (who had just won the tony)... but this is just my opinion....
#4re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 10:52pm
I liked that CAROLINE did "Lot's Wife."
But I agree that WICKED should have done "What is this Feeling" and that WONDERFUL TOWN should have done something else. "Swing!" just came across really weird on camera, and we all know what happened with "Defying Gravity."
Type_A_Tiff
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/04
#5re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 10:55pmI liked what they did with the Mamma Mia performance when they did a medley of songs. I think that would work really well.
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#6re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 11:47pm
For THE PRODUCERS, they should have done "Springtime for Hitler" instead of "Along Came Bialy".
As for THE BOY FROM OZ, "The Boy Next Door" was OK, but wouldn't "Everything Old is New Again" or "I Go to Rio" have been better?
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#7re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 11:55pmI didnt see the Tonys last year, what happend with Wicked? Who all performed?
#8re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/2/05 at 11:55pmI wanted to see Ave Q. do "For Now" though I know it wouldn't have gone over well with CBS but can you imagine the audience reaction on "only for now.... George Bush is only for now!" LoL But I still enjoyed "It Sucks to be Me"
#9re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:17am
The Full Monty's Let It Go was good, but anti- climactic. While it's a great number, it didn't show off two of the main stars of the show- THE LYRICS, and Patrick Wilson's belt. 
They would've been better off with Big Ass Rock.
#10re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:36amCertainly the performance of "Lot's Wife" from CAROLINE OR CHANGE, which was so odd out-of-context. It turned me off to the show, and it wasn't until I joined the board and heard all the praises that I gave the cast recording a chance.
#11re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 6:34amFor "Mamma Mia" a couple years back, I wished they had done Louise singing "The Winner Takes It All".
#12re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 1:00pm
I agree SallyBrown..
I love Defying Gravity but they should have had a song that featured both Idina & Kristin.
#13re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 1:13pm
I think one of the worst performance choices was from A Year with Frog and Toad. I loved that show but the song they chose was "Alone." It features only Frog (Jay Goade)singing a semi-serious ballad! The rest of the show is upbeat, adorable, and hilarious! Why they didn't do "Get A Loada Toad" or "It's Spring" or any other song that communicated what the show really was I don't understand. At least a song for both Frog AND Toad!
I really loved that show. Too bad it closed so quickly.
#14re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 1:15pm
very often they choose poor numbers to do........It seems they are intent on showing the entire cast and production and will often do a weaker number just for this purpose............of course the most outstanding Tony moments are the riveting "singular" sensations such as
Jennifer Holiday's performance from DREAMGIRLS
Michael Jeter from GRAND HOTEL
Patti Lupone from EVITA
actually, the above three used alot of other cast members too....
THE WORST THING that many shows do is when they do the
dumb "medley" thing..........
the sampling from the INTO THE WOODS revival a couplea years back was awful...............
The GUYS&DOLLS revival chose dreadfully when they telecast their awful version of Sit Down You're Rockin the Boat (the whole world wanted to see Faith Prince do Adelaide's Lament or she and Nathan Lane do Sue Me.)
#15re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 1:19pmI agree that COC should've done something other than "Lot's Wife". I love the song, but it doesn't work well outside the show. Updated On: 3/3/05 at 01:19 PM
#16re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 1:21pm
As far as the last Tony awards are concerned...
I think "Fiddler" should have done "If I Was a Rich Man" instead of "Tradition".
I think "Assassins" should have done "Another National Anthem". Their performance of "Everybody's Got the Right" was just too...boring.
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#17re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 1:42pm
I think that Tradition was perfect - it showcases the whole show.
I think DG was good, I would have preferred What is this feeling though...
BFO was great because it allowed Hugh to do all that he did...and more.
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#18re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 3:07pmI dunno...I think Wicked should maybe have done something easier, like No Good Deed would have been amazing! Even if it was only Idina...
#19re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 3:22pmFeathah, I couldn't agree more! What WAS that?
stylinbohemian
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/24/05
#20re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:01pmWicked should have done 'For good' showing off both of the best actress nominees voices plus thats an amazing song...I think Avenue Q should have done another song even though i love DG and It sucks to be me i think that they could have picked different ones
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#21re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:36pm
For Full Monty....they should have done "Michael Jordan's Ball"
#22re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:48pmI loved that Wicked did Defying Gravity. I mean it was Idina's show and that really showed her off and that her part is difficult to perform. I would have loved Another National Anthem from Assassins, but there is way too much language in it. I was more upset that the Tony's wouldn't allow Big River a chance to perform. That would have been awesome to see!
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#23re: Tony performances, did you ever think of a better song they could have
Posted: 3/3/05 at 6:05pm
things i would have preferred:
producers- we can do it
wicked- what is this feeling
ave q- everyone's a little bit racist (even tho i doesn't have rick in it)
wonderful town- ohio, 100 easy ways, conga! (anything but swing)
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