great big stuff.. — Page 4

"The tricky part was clipping the number out and condensing it. We wanted something that would represent the show properly. We wanted something that would show a lot of energy. I had very much wanted to do the closing duet with Norbert and John. But the truth of the matter is that as great as that song is, it works best as an ending, when the audience knows who their characters are and reach that emotional place in the show. 'Great Big Stuff' is funnier and probably more representative of the zonky spirit of the show."


This was said by Jack O'brian the director.
I still don't agree with this choice.

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Yes but for the Ruprecht song they should have changed at least twenty words because CBS wouldn't permit it. Shame, shame, shame

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I've seen DRS twice at the Imperial and its quite obvious that NOTHING compares to live theatre. I think that Norbert was far from awful, maybe some of you need to get new televisions or speakers, and its true that out of context the song doesn't make as much sense, but really I think that was true of all of the numbers on the tonys. Unless you do an opening number, such as Spelling Bee or Avenue Q last year, the song makes little to no sense. As for making people want to see the show, none of you seem able to come up with a better song, which makes me think that no matter what you wouldn't be happy b/c it would make no sense out of context, since all of the songs are closely tied to the plot. Personally, I thought that Sweet Charity had the worst performance. As for Spamalot, I saw the show and loved it, but their performance did nothing for those who are not already interested in the show. It was MUCH worse than the live version and once again the actors seemed confused (David Hyde Pierce came in early on his line before the feet took off). I think that the combined 8 performances, Tony pressure, and being taken out of their element add to the disjointed and subpar feel of most of the numbers. Bottomline, Norbert deserved his Tony, no one is aruguing that, and clearly there are some people who GBS sparked interest in the show in and others not. I know several people who saw that performance and thought he was amazing and are excited to see the show. It was far from awful, and please do not question my taste, b/c I have seen the show and I have seen a lot of shows and I don't just like everything I see (i.e. I like Wicked, but I though Defying Gravity at the Tony's last year wasn't very good, mostly due to context and Idina's nervousness making her voice waver and crack). For those of you who haven't seen DRS, or any of nominated Best New Musicals, I highly recommend that you do, you will not regret it.

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all i have to say is that before spamalot's performance my dad goes "what in the world is this" and afterwards he goes "we have to see that right away when it comes to boston." that was the only show that he reacted to in any way.

Norbert just couldn't hear himself in the opening number. He hit the nastiest of incorrect notes and finally heard the atrocity that was that note and corrected himself a little too late.

But I heart Norbert and I know deserved that win.

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I loved it, but maybe it was an off day. Idina Menzel had an off day at the Tonys (last year) and it sounded like Sara Remirez (Pardon the spelling) did too. But for the most part, I loved "great big stuff!"

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spamalot did nothing for me. didnt think it was too funny lol. yeah everybodys bashing on norbie for his off day, yet idina had an off performance at the tonys and everybody still loves her. dont get me wrong shes amazing, but still. lol.

they censored some of the most ridiculous words...hummer and ass? damn cbs.

he was just nervous, i mean he probably knew he was going to win or at least was nervous about the possibility. Idina's performance last year wasnt her best either. Norbert is still great though in DRS

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IT WAS AWESOME!!! lol. its even better in the show!!! lol.