Too early 2017 Tony performances thread

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?

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!