Why Isn't The Cast Of Universal Pictures Upcoming Christmas Release of the Film Version of LES MISERABLES Performing At The Tony Awards?- Page 2

[PopAria]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 9:21am

The cast of Les Miserables isn't performing and I'm okay with that.
The producers probably thought all of the Bway queens would tear the performance apart.

Plus not enough people watch the Tonys for them to spend the time and effort in rehearsals and stuff

[Jon]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 10:24am

Since it's on CBS, they should have Jason Segel and NPH do the Valjean/Javert "Confrontation" scene, like they did on Megan Mullay's talk show.







Updated On: 6/5/12 at 10:24 AM

[Wynbish]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 10:26am

I love Segel's Valjean. It's so Colm-y.




Confrontation Updated On: 6/5/12 at 10:26 AM

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 10:33am

henrikegerman, I believe that you just may have a hit musical revue there.

[finebydesign]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 10:41am

You guys should be happy the show is even televised.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 11:56am

Perhaps they fear it might go over as well as Lea Michele's "audition" for Funny Girl.

[ChildrenwillListen]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:02pm

Probably because it needs to get done so it can be released on time

[Wynbish]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:14pm

Since Lin-Manuel Miranda is busy, I vote for henrikegerman to write jokes/lines for NPH.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:25pm

Well I vote for Lea Michele and the cast of SMASH to perform a SUBWAYS ARE FOR SLEEPING/CAROLINE OR CHANGE mashup number.

[SingingChef]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:26pm

But what about the cast of DAMAGES? Glenn Close and Rose Byrne could do a scene leading into a song? Perhaps from CITY OF ANGELS...

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:28pm

"Hairspray didn't perform in 2002 and the only reason Company performed was because NPH was in it."

Hmm, I wonder why Hairspray didn't perform in the 2002 Tony Awards, over two months before it actually opened on Broadway. I mean, I'm kinda mad about that now.

That is correct. The 2002 Tony Awards aired in June and HAIRSPRAY opened on Broadway in August 2002. They performed "You Can't Stop the Beat" and won their countless awards at the 2003 Tony Awards (in June 2003).

Here is the original 2002 Broadway cast of HAIRSPRAY performing "You Can't Stop the Beat" at the 2003 Tony Awards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9smuMQMDJc

[Wynbish]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:29pm

The cast of Gossip Girl could do a mash-up of New York, New York/Empire State of Mind with the cast of Carrie Diaries.

Or a medley of showtunes performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Katherine McPhee, and Hunter Foster. Updated On: 6/5/12 at 01:29 PM

[bdn223]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 1:36pm

Im sorry I had a typo I meant Hairspray did not perform in 2007. It has been corrected.

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 3:00pm

I'm not sure what it would do for the Tony Awards if Les Miz did perform? The show isn't running on Broadway (I guess it probably still tours).

I could promote the movie...but I don't see how that would benefit the producers of the Tony Awards.

[TalkinLoud]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 3:08pm

It would benefit the Tony Awards (somewhat) because they could add: "With performances by...Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Samantha Barks..."

[MTVMANN]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 3:18pm

I guess in terms of the actual ratings of the Tony Awards...but if they want to promote what is currently running and will go on tour it won't really help the cause.

That said, since Hugh Jackman is getting an award (which I don't think will be televised) perhaps he will make an appearance and sing "Bring Him Home"?

[Wynbish]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 3:25pm

I figured he'd sing Who Am I? Bring Him Home seems like something where the studio heads/producers would say, "You wanna hear it? Get a ticket."

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 4:58pm

The cast of Universal's upcoming motion picture version of LES MISERABLES isn't performing on the Tony Awards because besides the fact that they are still filming it is A MOVIE.
You didn't see the cast of Universal's MAMA MIA! perform on the Tonys. You didn't see the cast of Dreamworks/Paramount's DREAMGIRLS perform or for that matter the cast of Miramax' CHICAGO or NINE or Columbia's RENT.

Why any of you would even expect the cast of a FILM to perform at the Tonys is ridiculous . Yes it's a musical but it's a film version *not* the stage version.

Updated On: 6/5/12 at 04:58 PM

[Wynbish]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 6:04pm

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 6:23pm

I LOVE how sarcasm is totally lost on many. I am so giggly... made my day after a long day at work...

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 7:59pm

Well the sarcasm was lost on me because it wasn't very well executed. Sorry that something as inane as this thread provided an actual laugh for you.

[indytallguy]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 8:06pm

Jordan: Does Chris Rockaway know you're over him and that you've moved on? He'll be so sad.

[justoldbill]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 9:04pm

Why isn't Marni Nixon appearing singing a medley of songs from MY FAIR LADY, WEST SIDE STORY and THE KING AND I? And where's her special Tony? Did they hide it in Jan's bag?

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 9:10pm

Technically didn't RENT perform shortly after the movie came out in honor of the 10 anniversary?

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 6/5/12 at 9:29pm

I think BKLYN should get to perform to celebrate it just becoming the 4,567th longest running show in Broadway history.