In just a few weeks, on June 12, theatre fanatics around the world will be sitting in front of their televisions watching the 70th annual Tony Awards. The Tony Awards are every theater kids favorite night, so as we countdown the days, I decided to tell you my top 12 favorite Tony performances ever (in no particular order).
1. "The Circle of Life" performed by the cast of The Lion King (1998)
The vocals, choreography, costumes - this number is absolutely unreal. Press play and watch the goosebumps appear and tears form because of this pure beauty.
2. "Hair" performed by the revival cast of HAIR (2009)
Two words: audience participation! For real though, this number is a total jam and so much fun, I dare you to tell me you didn't smile/feel totally invigorated with love and joy while watching this performance.
3. "I Believe" performed by Andrew Rannells from the Book of Mormon (2011)
Andrew (and every other Elder Price) gives it their all during this number and not only are they on top of their singing game but making the audience laugh constantly.
4. "96,000" performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights (2008)
Baby LMM makes my heart explode.
5. "Anything Goes" performed by Sutton Foster and the revival cast of Anything Goes (2011)
Sutton Foster: singer, actress, incredible tap dancer who can tap for forever and go back to sing like she barely even moved.
6. "I Hope I Get It" performed by the cast of A Chorus Line (1976)
This dancing!
7. "Seasons of Love/La Vie Boheme" performed by the cast of Rent (1996)
Does there even need to be any explanation for this one?
8. Mama Who Bore Me/Bitch of Living/Totally F***ed performed by the cast of Spring Awakening (2007)
*chants* Teen angst teen angst teen angst!! This show is near and dear to my heart so obviously it had to make the cut. And besides, who doesn't love little Lea Michele/Jonathan Groff and the censored silence for the F word in TF?
9. "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" performed by Jennifer Holliday and the cast of Dreamgirls (1982)
Once again, no need to explain. Just listen.
10. "Sugar Daddy" performed by Neil Patrick Harris from Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2014)
This is really just NPH's world and we are all living in it. This man can do anything - I become awestruck every single time I watch this.
11. "Friend Like Me" performed by the cast of Aladdin (2014)
James Monroe Iglehart serving you Genie realness in this number, absolutely incredible.
12. "Ring of Keys" performed by Sydney Lucas from Fun Home (2015)
Sydney Lucas demonstrating top notch vocals as well as mature, emotion ridden acting during this number -- at 11 years old.
