That’s entertainment at its finest indeed! Next stop, River City…. And if the song can start you dancing even 15 years later, then you know he’s made a lasting impression. Complete with an assortment of snazzy jazzy musical theatre hits and examples of soft-shoe, waltz, and a singular “shake-shake-shake” of his money-maker, it offers the perfect respite from the routine prize distribution, while showcasing the endless talent and technique we’ve come to love from of our favorite claw-bearing emcee. Happy-Tappy Hugh (2005): Is there anything Wolverine can’t do? Four-time Tony host (and one-time winner) Hugh Jackman certainly had everyone singin’ when he debuted this mega-medley at the 2005 ceremony, one that’s since become a staple of his solo shows on tour. And you can be sure, as the lyric goes, that no one’s ever gonna bring her down. What’s more? It’s been over 15 years since that faithful night, and, though no longer portrayed by the original Tony winner, Elphaba is still flying high today. If watching Elphie soar above the audience at the Gershwin Theater is enough to make your spine tingle and your hair stand on end, imagine seeing the cherry picker rise over 60 feet to the top of the colossal Radio City Music Hall! Sure, the orchestra may be going at a slightly faster tempo, causing Menzel to rapidly take large breaths in order to keep pace, but you gotta admit - hearing her defiantly shout “IT’S MEEEEEE!”- against the resounding roar of the crowd – is as mesmerizingly magical as ever.Īnd to have it all capped off by the green girl’s thrillifying win as Best Actress in a Musical! She may have been through accepting limits, but that night, she was clearly not through accepting praise and reverence for her performance. With the 2020 awards hoopla officially on hiatus - and the fate of this year’s bash still up in the air - all as a result of the shutdown brought on by the infamous coronavirus, we’re opting to look back at happier times, when Broadway took TV by storm to celebrate, scintillate and formulate moments and memories to last a lifetime. Read on for some of our faves from over the last 15 years… and, when it’s safe once again, go see a Broadway show!įlying High (2004): There’s no question that Wicked is one of the most swankified spectacles in town, and nowhere was that made more apparent than during the cast’s initial appearance - performing that electrifying Act One closer, “Defying Gravity” - on the Tony Awards broadcast in 2004. Seven Spectacular Moments that Define Our Sacred Ceremonyįor the past 73 years, the Tony Awards have been a time-honored tradition, annually assembling icons from across the entertainment spectrum to toast the best of Broadway’s best with a fiery finesse and flair as only they can. Boasting heartfelt speeches, humorous topical bits, and of course, a signature peek at both current and upcoming Main Stem offerings, it’s become habitual appointment television for theatrical luminaries and fans alike.
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