Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows Register/Login Games Grosses

What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

New Post Search Report Abuse Rules

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.

#1

What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 2:04pm

Pick 4 shows that you think are gonna be nominated for best musical and what numbers you think they'll perform.

Updated On: 2/7/05 at 02:04 PM

#3

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 2:14pm

I know next to nothing about the shows that have yet to begin previews, but Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will be there, probably performing the song that finishes the Broadway.com video (Norbert and John sing it, but I don't know the title).
#4

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 2:25pm

(Norbert and John sing it, but I don't know the title)

"Dirty Rotten Number" re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Spamalot
Little Women

I don't know which other one will get nominated. It's up in the air, IMO.
#5

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 2:28pm

If LITTLE WOMEN gets nominated, they need to do Days of Plenty. It's the only decent song, and only because McG performs it so beautifully.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#6

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 2:41pm

1) The Light in the Piazza- Probably the opening number (I forget the name... but it involves everyone), Otherwise the title song or "Fable"
2) Spamalot-no clue
3)Dirty Rotton Scoundrels-Big Stuff or the title song
4) Little Women-Astonishing or the song they did on CBS a few days ago (when Laurie becomes their "brother")

These 4 are pretty much locks for nominations unless:
a) Spelling Bee transfers (bye bye little women)
b) Dessa Rose transfers (bye bye little women) PS: Is there a even a slight possibility of Dessa Rose transfering?
c) All Shook Up comes in and shocks the hell out of people (bye bye little women)

If all three of the above happen.... things will get interesting!
#7

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 2:52pm

Not this season. Dessa Rose is scheduled to run through the end of May at LCT, so it would miss this year's Tony deadline. I guess next season is a possibility.

I also wonder whether, if Spelling Bee doesn't transfer in time, Chitty might also have a chance to take Little Women's spot.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#8

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 3:01pm

I agree that CHITTY will take the fourth slot that LITTLE WOMEN is holding now.
And if she'll say, "My darling, I'm yours!" I'll throw away my striped tie and my best pressed tweed, all I really need is the girl...
#9

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 3:06pm

If Tim Curry is nominated for Spamalot, I think they will do "Always Look on the Brigth Side of Life" as it would be a good showcase for him without giving away of the Second act Jokes. Otherwise, I'm at a loss. I could see a medley or maybe "The Song That Goes Like This" which I'm sure would bring the house down in front of a broadway crowd.
#10

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 3:35pm

Little Women- ASTONISHING
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang- title song
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels- Dirty Rotten Number
Spamalot- No idea.

Revivals:
La Cage- I Am What I Am
?????
#13

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 4:32pm

I'd assume Charity will be doing one of the big splashy company numbers -- probably, "I'm A Brass Band" (or perhaps, "Rhythm of Life," "Big Spender" or Rich Man's Frug"). Weak-voiced Christina Appegate just standing there warbling "Where Am I Going?" would be an awful showcase for such a big show and not to mention it wouldn't exactly set the box office on fire the next day.

Since it's already closed, I'm not sure whether Pacific Overtures will perform or not. If they do, "Someone in a Tree" is probably too long (you typically only get about 4 minutes and the song is about twice that and can't easily be cut). Personally, I'd love to see "Please Hello."
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#14

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 4:35pm

Good point, Margo.

Shows that have been closed for more than two months don't perform at the Tonys, but if "Pacific Overtures" could perform, I would like to see them do "A Bowler Hat".
#15

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 4:41pm

"Bowler Hat" is also a great song. Even if PO was still running and was guaranteed to perform, I wonder what they could cram into a four minute slot? Bowler Hat, Please Hello and just about everything else would be too long and would have to be cut, which you hate doing with Sondheim. Maybe the opening or "Next?"
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#16

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 4:42pm

dirty rotten scoundrels- depends heavily on who's nominated heres my suggestions for 3 scenarios
john and norbert get a nom- dirty rotten number
john norbert and sherie all get noms- medley: great big stuff, give them what they want, here i am
only norbert gets a nom- great big stuff

chitty- title song

spamelot- you won't succeed on broadway

revivals-
la cage- i am what i am or a medley of that and song on the sand

sweet charity- big spender
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel
#18

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 5:05pm

Roughly, I think -- not sure it's ideal for the Tony telecast though. Then again, since there's no tickets to sell or box office to worry about, I guess it would be fine.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#19

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 5:42pm

LA CAGE better perform something featuring Les Cagelles - I have a feeling they will, much as 42ND STREET did a few years ago. Les Cagelles are the only good part of the show, so to do a song like SONG ON THE SAND or I AM WHAT I AM, I think it would only televise and nationally broadcast how mediocre the production is. Les Cagelles would make it seem like gold.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#20

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 5:46pm

If Pacific Overtures performs, I would guess they would do 'Advangtages of Floating in the Middle of the Sea'.
#21

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 5:49pm

For Spamalot, I can see them doing "You Won't Make It on Broadway" or the song when they get to Camelot (sorry, I forgot the name of it).

If ASU does get nominated, I can see them either doing "C'mon Everybody" or a medley of songs.
"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D
#22

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 6:13pm

I'm rooting for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Little Women.

Norbert
Sutton
Johanna

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005
And you think of all of the things you've seen, and you wish that you could live in between ,and you're back again only different than before... After the Sky. -Into the Woods (Jack)
#23

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 6:43pm

SPAMALOT should definitely do "Knights of the Round Table" since it features the entire cast, with a big solo for Sara Ramirez doing he Liza Minelli-esque lounge singer. Also it contains the show's title "We eat ham and jam and Spam alot!"

They would never do "You Won't Make It on Broadway" for the same reason THE PRODUCERS would never do "Springtime for Hitler" on TV.
#24

re: What numbers from What Shows: Tony's 2005

Posted: 2/7/05 at 7:05pm

I hope to God Brooklyn doesn't do Once Upon a Time. I think it's almost definite their getting a nod, and if they perform, I think they should do something that doesn't ONLY feature Espinosa, if Cleavant Derricks or Ramona Keller get nominated. I think "Brooklyn in the Blood" is the best choice; as it features them all. Maybe "Heart behind these hands" or "Streetsinger", also.

← Back to Message Board

BroadwayWorld TV

View all Videos
Message Board

Ticket Central
Ticket Central
Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $70
Hot Show
Tickets From $77
Hot Show
Tickets From $106
Hot Show
Tickets From $60
More Hot Shows Discounts
Recommended For You