Too early 2017 Tony performances thread

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 2/10/17 at 11:33pm

I am starting this thread to plead early with the Dear Evan Hansen team, if anyone is reading this, to perform "You Will Be Found" at the Tonys. I feel like they might hesitate because it slightly 'spoils' the plot, and would lean towards "Waving Through a Window." But I think the net benefit of YWBF could be genuinely uplifting for viewers, so many of whom are extra depressed with the world right now. It still showcases Ben Platt, has a potentially cathartic message to almost everyone watching, and the energy and vocal arranging (and use of digital set) are just thrilling. I think that performance would absolutely bring the house down. 

/soapbox

We obviously aren't close to nominations, and many of the shows have yet to open, but what are some of your other hopes?

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/10/17 at 11:42pm

[Dancingthrulife2]

Posted: 2/10/17 at 11:46pm

Change the title to "Too early Dear Evan Hansen 2017 Tony performance thread"

[carayip]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:08am

Could they ask Jake and Annaleigh perform even they are not eligible for Tonys?

[Willie4316]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:50am

I'm curious as to what Great Comet might do should they decide to perform (also assuming they gather some nominations as discussed in the other forum). It's obvious RC won't reconfigure the space as they did for the Imperial, so the main question is what if any numbers could they do that can showcase more than just Josh without losing the effects of seeing it with the interaction? The finale is all that can come to my mind.

[blaxx]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 3:04am

carayip said: "Could they ask Jake and Annaleigh perform even they are not eligible for Tonys?

 

They could, and they likely will. 

 

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 3:14am

blaxx said: "carayip said: "Could they ask Jake and Annaleigh perform even they are not eligible for Tonys?

 

They could, and they likely will. 

 

 

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I highly doubt this. Yes, I'd love for them to perform, but they won't. They aren't eligible for any awards and there really is no reason since this is a limited run and there won't be a future after it. They have to pay to perform, which they won't. The only way I could see them performing would be for the In Memoriam, which I also doubt. 

[blaxx]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 3:27am

LesWickedly said: "blaxx said: "carayip said: "Could they ask Jake and Annaleigh perform even they are not eligible for Tonys?

 

They could, and they likely will. 

They will have him in the telecast for sure, they always take as many names as they can to draw in viewers. I doubt they will pass the opportunity to show the world he can sing too.

 

If anything, either for viewers or for his own publicity, I bet we will see something of the show; if not a live number. 

 

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I highly doubt this. Yes, I'd love for them to perform, but they won't. They aren't eligible for any awards and there really is no reason since this is a limited run and there won't be a future after it. They have to pay to perform, which they won't. The only way I could see them performing would be for the In Memoriam, which I also doubt. 

 

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[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 7:06am

I highly doubt they perform.  Why would they?  I could see them asking him to present, however.....and who knows if his schedule would even allow for that. 

[Whateverjsays]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 7:12am

I feel like DEH has been promoting 'Waving' because it showcases Ben's talent. While I love 'You Will Be Found' i think they'll want to highlight Ben. 

I doubt Jake and Annaleigh will perform. With how many new shows will be opening it'd make more sense to promote shows that would benefit from a performance. 

[Tiann Nerng Chong]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 8:26am

I would love for Once Upon A December to be performed at Radio City Music Hall, seguing into Journey to the Past. I bet the Anastasia producers would probably want to feature one of the newer numbers, though.

[woeisme3]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 9:29am

These are guesses from what I've seen/know from prior, but...

 

DEH- You Will Be Found

Great Comet- Prologue into Dust and Ashes maybe? This is probably the hardest one

Anastasia- Once Upon A December/Journey To The Past

War Paint- Face to Face

CATS- Jellicle Songs

Sunset- As If We Never Said Goodbye

Dolly- Put On Your Sunday Clothes/Before the Parade Passes By

Miss Saigon- The Heat Is On/I'd Give My Life For You

[woeisme3]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 9:29am

These are guesses from what I've seen/know from prior, but...

 

DEH- You Will Be Found

Great Comet- Prologue into Dust and Ashes maybe? This is probably the hardest one

Anastasia- Once Upon A December/Journey To The Past

War Paint- Face to Face

CATS- Jellicle Songs

Sunset- As If We Never Said Goodbye

Dolly- Put On Your Sunday Clothes/Before the Parade Passes By

Miss Saigon- The Heat Is On/I'd Give My Life For You

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 10:03am

Here are some of my early choices:
Anastasia-Journey to the Past
A Bronx Tale-Belmont Avenue
Cats-Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats/Memory
Dear Evan Hansen-Waving Through a Window
Falsettos (if it performs)-Welcome to Falsettoland
Hello, Dolly!-Hello, Dolly!
Miss Saigon-The Heat is On/The Last Night of the World

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 10:31am

If DEH gets a ton of acting noms, I feel like they'd want showcase The whole cast, so you will be found might be a good option 

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 11:15am

While I don't think Falsettos will perform, we'll probably see Borle perform on the telecast with "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory". Any guess on what they will perform? Probably "Pure Imagination" or an Oompa-Loompa song. 

But that does raise a question: has a lead performer ever performed twice on the same telecast for two different shows? (As would be the case if Falsettos and Charlie performed for Borle)

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:00pm

I know Judy Kuhn performed on the Tonys twice in 1987 with the casts of Rags and Les Miserables.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 12:35pm

MaddieBB12 said: "While I don't think Falsettos will perform"

If they get nominated for Best Revival (which I suspect they will) and get acting noms (which I suspect they will), I can't see why they wouldn't perform unless there's a massive scheduling issue for one of the actors. It's a small enough cast that I think it should be easy enough to get a performance together. I'm hoping they do!

I also doubt that Sunday in the Park will perform, though I can definitely see Jake and/or Annaleigh as presenters.

 

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 5:12pm

It makes the most sense for Great Comet to perform the Prologue. It doesn't showcase Josh as much, but I get the sense the producers want to see the show on its own merits, and the Prologue is the best way to do that. 

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 5:12pm

Ariana DeBose did in 2013 with Motown and Bring It On.

[Willie4316]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 5:26pm

wonderfulwizard11 said: "It makes the most sense for Great Comet to perform the Prologue. It doesn't showcase Josh as much, but I get the sense the producers want to see the show on its own merits, and the Prologue is the best way to do that. "

I definitely agree that it showcases the cast and overall show, what puzzles me is how they will stage it. In a way it almost as in the round staging so I'm curious as to what changes they will make for it for a proscenium staging

 

[asmith0307]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 5:27pm

But that wasn't really lead... I know one person did it as well a number of years prior, but I can't remember who to tell you if both were leads or not.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 5:28pm

Fun Home managed to re-stage Ring of Keys just fine, and that was fully in the round. Rachel Chavkin is smart- she'll figure it out. 

[The Josh]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 7:25pm

My pipe dream performance from Great Comet would be Balaga, but somehow I don't see that happening 

[PerfidiousRaoul]

Posted: 2/11/17 at 7:37pm

Great Comet is a tough one! I feel like they might do Prologue/Pierre or Prologue/Dust and Ashes for Mr Groban, but as he is leaving afterwards it makes sense for them to focus on someone else. I really do hope they show off the other actors who get nommed (assuming they do). I'd love for Lucas's 'Petersburg' note to be recorded on video!