Top 30 Best Tony Award Performances of All Time

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14 күн бұрын

The Tony Awards bring Broadway to the small screen. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the greatest musical performances at the annual Tony awards ceremony. Our countdown includes "Gypsy," "Cats," "Company," and more! Which of these Tony performances lives rent-free in YOUR head? Tell us in the comments!
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@BlueJeanBaby 12 күн бұрын

What's even more amazing is that Jennifer Holliday did that 8 times a week.👑

@jkrfan7 13 күн бұрын

Raise your hand if you’re still salty Raul Esparza didn’t win the Tony for company

@KLK1618 12 күн бұрын

🙋🏼‍♀️

@melodysymphonystar 12 күн бұрын

*Jumping up with both hands stretched* Salty doesn't even begin to cover it! I'm a salt mine all by myself, this wonderful, wonderfully talented man deserves ALL the awards!

@Darkhuntersrule 12 күн бұрын

Wait wait wait it's the DA from Law and Order SVU...Do they know he is moonlighting on Broadway? What if an investigation crosses over to Broadway? Conflict of interest much? 😂😂😂😂😂

@jacquebollinger774 12 күн бұрын

🙋

@Pumpkinqueen323 12 күн бұрын

Me! When they said lead actor I thought they said late actor and I had a heart attack

@alldownhill01 13 күн бұрын

And I am telling you was the only suitable #1! The sheer power coming from Jennifer Holliday has just not been seen on the Tony’s stage since!

@GETOSUPASTAR 7 күн бұрын

Amen.

@mindytillapaugh3465 11 күн бұрын

When I saw "The Lion King" performance on the Tony Awards - I cried....as I had never seen anything so amazing in my life ! It took me 6 months, but I FINALLY got tickets to the show, and saw the ORIGINAL cast ! It was one of the highlights of my life....I have seen the show in numerous venues since.....always getting an aisle seat for the FULL opening number experience! Julie Taymoor is a GENIUS !

@DT-us3kd 10 күн бұрын

I’ve seen The Lion King so many times on stage, all over the world too, and that opening scene is so utterly powerful and beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes every freakin’ time ! And I always say to people, if you want to be completely undone and mesmerised by a musical, then go see The Lion King on stage. Absolutely magical ❤

@natalieford3238 3 күн бұрын

SAME!!!!

@nicolereardon8304 2 күн бұрын

I finally got see The Lion King in San Francisco, and I got a premium aisle seat, and I'm proud to say that I got smacked twice by an elephant's ear 😂 but at the end of Circle of Life, I was already crying ❤ comes in second to seeing Michael Crawford in POTO in Los Angeles

@jillybeanc 13 сағат бұрын

Apparently it’s a well known effect on people. I never cry at shows and I was so overwhelmed by the opening number I just lost it. It’s worth the ticket price alone.

@corvus1374 13 күн бұрын

Raul Esparza's performance should have been ranked much higher Number one had to be Jennifer Holliday

@krystalvazquez4222 11 күн бұрын

I wish Deaf West’s performance of Spring Awakening was on this list. I love going back to the video every once in a while.

@susank.7881 13 күн бұрын

Raul SHOULD have a Tony!

@jimkirkwood8791 12 күн бұрын

A great list, though I missed Daniel Radcliffe's Brotherhood of Man.

@aprilfool8329 7 күн бұрын

"Defying Gravity", which in my opinion belonged in the top 10, definitely belonged in this top 30 list.

@ProllyJon 10 күн бұрын

Tonya Pinkins in “Caroline, or Change” needs to be on this list.

@HeatherKirksey-ls6gk 12 күн бұрын

Thank you for reminding us about the true beauty and power of musical theater. It doesn't matter that I would make different choices in some places; what matters is that all these performances and so many countless others hit us in our feels, uplift us, and remind us of the importance of art and performance. Not to mention they give all weirdo theater kids a reminder that there's a place in the world for us.

@maestromuffin1 12 күн бұрын

love them all, but the Ragtime prologue was just AMAZING!

@erinlizzie09 12 күн бұрын

I will literally never not love Sutton Foster. She is deserved Broadway royalty.

@kylejohnson6867 12 күн бұрын

You all did a commendable job compiling a list made up of the most iconic performances of the last 80 years. Not an easy feat at all, be well done. I can’t really argue with any choice. Bernadette Peter’s performance as Mama Rose lives rent free in my head.

@denisehicksbrown7502 7 күн бұрын

Number one EARNED it's spot and was the most memorable Tony's moment for me as someone who watches every year!

@keithc.bevins926 10 күн бұрын

Patti LuPone‘s performance in Gypsy was nothing compared to Bernadette Peters.! (2002/3). Bernadette Peters took this role on as a woman that was failing after her prime, whereas Patti Lupone did what she always does and just belt out the score. Check me if I’m wrong.

@HaleyRadiant 12 күн бұрын

How The Great Comet didn’t win BIG after it’s Tony performance is just embarrassing! Yes Dear Evan Hansen was a moment, but THE GREAT COMET WAS AN EXPERIENCE PAST A MOMENT! 🥺 God I wish I could see that show live! 😭

@SlmTtrl01 13 күн бұрын

I love Next to Normal, believe me, its my favourite musical, but putting it higher up than phantom just seems like a crime to me

@trinaq 13 күн бұрын

I managed to catch "The Lion King" musical last year, and it was amazing, really capturing the spirit of the original movie. "The Circle of Life" always moves me.

@DateMike22 13 күн бұрын

Nice never got to see it in New York 🗽.

@DateMike22 13 күн бұрын

Where did you see it?

@trinaq 13 күн бұрын

I saw it in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, a theatre in Dublin, where it was touring from September to November 2023. Hopefully you'll eventually see it one day.

@MCMNasty2 12 күн бұрын

I never thought it would move me the way it did. But it sure did. ❤

@JanScogin 12 күн бұрын

I'd forgotten the Tonies were tonight, thanks for the incredible reminder.

@fabrisseterbrugghe8567 12 күн бұрын

Nice to see Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop) dancing in A Chorus Line.

@larrypicard8802 11 күн бұрын

Not having anything from “Hadestown” is a HUGE oversight for this list!

@greywater57 13 сағат бұрын

I feel like they’ve snubbed Hadestown at almost every opportunity lol. I still can’t believe, when they did best musical for each year, they gave that year to BEETLEJUICE. Especially since their reasoning was essentially “it was hip with the younger crowd.”

@naughtscrossstitches 2 күн бұрын

I hadn't heard number one until this but the moment she started singing I got goose bumps. Not even salty that it knocked my favourites back a bit further!

@Agent160FTW 12 күн бұрын

To me, nothing beats Sydney Lucas and Ring of Keys. There may have been better performances, but that's the one I most often revisit, because it's something so moving and heartfelt about it and to be that young and command a stage in such a way is very special. My second favorite is I Believe with Andrew Rannells =D

@erinlizzie09 12 күн бұрын

They NEEEED to make Next to normal a movie... Like now!

@alandombrow584 12 күн бұрын

Great selections! But i think Mary Poppins should have been included - 2007 Tony Awards

@stillherenow500 12 күн бұрын

Oh, Phantom of the Opera is here...inside my mind.

@MCMNasty2 12 күн бұрын

So many great performances here. I watch the Anything Goes from 2011 often.

@lorena0221 11 күн бұрын

I kept wondering, where is Dreamgirls? I had the GREAT pleasure of seeing it live in Denver, CO. JHs performance/song brought goose bumps all over again. EXCELENTE!!

@BurrShotHam711Jenna 12 күн бұрын

i love love love love Yorktown muskets or not, it was amazing!!

@woodiemaine8345 5 күн бұрын

I cannot believe that Wicked was not one of the top picks. Dang!!!!!!

@AJ-sx4zz 12 күн бұрын

27:41 Michael Jeter is amazing in grand hotel but he will always be Mr noodle to me lol

@madisonparlett1905 12 күн бұрын

Defying Gravity is an Honorable Mention??!! OH, HELL NO!!!!

@susansokoloski2233 13 күн бұрын

Very good list although I would have some different placements and some substitutions.

@aterrill18 8 күн бұрын

Great list! I also loved that Hadestown Tony performance!

@greatfilmmaker 12 күн бұрын

Ragtime does deserve more

@karenzaslow3808 11 күн бұрын

I agree with your pick for #1. I saw the original on Broadway and it was amazing. However, I love Ragtime and the opening number, but, unfortunately, I never got to see it live. I had tickets for a production when the pandemic ruined my plans. One of the famous people in the cast that you neglected to mention was Lea Michele, who played the young immigrant girl.

@felipemeza9735 6 күн бұрын

I know this is basic of me, but i just remembered Andrew Ranells' b0n3r at the Falsettos performance and laughed a little Thanks for that

@TheLauren87 11 күн бұрын

Phantom is number 18! How! It should be at least in the top 10!

@jamesfloyd6075 2 күн бұрын

I think Defying Gravity deserved a little more than an honorable mention. I mean they ranked 30 performances and that one is not only iconic but took Idina and Kristen’s careers to new heights. That, and two decades later with shows playing worldwide in many languages, it’s one of the most anticipated film adaptations of this year, and that song echoes throughout the recently released trailer. Not saying it beats Dreamgirls, but I would have bet money that it would have landed in the top 5, let alone the top 30.

@cactusflower3247 9 күн бұрын

Jennifer Holiday wins it for me Hands down!

@Whatupyou2be 5 күн бұрын

#25 the Paradise Lost performance: the mic was on!!! Underrated af

@lindamcmeeking23 8 күн бұрын

FABULOUS!

@ellamaylouisee7768 6 күн бұрын

where’s alan cumming’s 2014 “willkomen” 😫😫

@jayneuman3457 10 күн бұрын

30 wonderful performances.

@Lellyaina1994 7 күн бұрын

Michael Jeter ❤

@Countfoscolikesmice 12 күн бұрын

14:19 as I shout "I'm still HEEEEEEEEERRREEEEE!!!"

@bookemdano7567 12 күн бұрын

The choreography in the Turkey Lurkey Time number is NOT outdated!! I much prefer that actual dancing compared to the same choreographed “dancing” going on Broadway now! Today it’s all aggressive, over the top, foot stomping, elbow jabs and fist pumps. No thanks.

@koldkutgirl Күн бұрын

id like to mention ben platt was actually very sick when he was on the tonys. i think he said he had a fever the night of the tonys.

@edmundcasey7765 6 күн бұрын

MS SAIGON, HELLO DOLLY, VICTOR VICTORIA, CHICAGO. . . . . where are they on your list??

@Caprica-od6oc 13 күн бұрын

Yhe number one pick? Yes, there have been incredible performances at the Tony Awards over the years. But no one, and I mean NO ONE could to outperforms Jennifer Holiday

@DepezPoopsie 12 күн бұрын

The og cast of Annie at the Tonys was amazing as well.

@nerd26373 13 күн бұрын

We appreciate your insights. Keep working hard.

@samuelcollantes1175 13 күн бұрын

"It's all over". Happy sunday morning, Emily, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well.

@cathm8523 12 күн бұрын

How on earth did Defying Gravity not get in the top 10 - C’MON!!

@eleathialongcope1741 3 күн бұрын

This should be Best Performances of Nominated Shows... If it was of all time NPH's Bigger would be here... *hugs

@joejoejoeil3165 9 күн бұрын

People gotta remember that the ragtime opening at the Tony’s was only half of the full version

@gonedoneggonedoneg9863 6 күн бұрын

Raul esparza great artist

@greatfilmmaker 12 күн бұрын

I will let you know I am no problem with your order for 1 of the few times in history But number one will be number one I haven't seen anybody have no seen any of a tony performance better than that yet

@TennesseeMelanie 12 күн бұрын

Please...Phantom of the Opera should have been number 1

@sunnygirl523 12 күн бұрын

the lion king will always be my favorite performance at the tony’s ❤

@elisa_lily 9 күн бұрын

Yes,Falsettos was truly robbed,it was,fantastic, they were all phenomenal,especially Andrew Rannells

@toddsimpson9164 9 күн бұрын

It's possible voters said the musical won the first time, so it doesn't need a second round of Tonys. I'm not saying that's right, only my opinion.

@elisa_lily 9 күн бұрын

@@toddsimpson9164You're right, in fact that's why they have the separate category ""Best revival of a musical ",for instance this year Merrily we roll along won there. Anyway, what's really important is that they created a great piece of art.

@jenniferthompson3340 8 күн бұрын

What about " Tomorrow " from Andrea McArdle's Annie ?

@GETOSUPASTAR 7 күн бұрын

Of course “Dreamgirls” is #1! Jennifer Holliday’s performance in that show & that number is the best moment in Broadway history. Period! 🤗❤️✊🏿

@DepezPoopsie 12 күн бұрын

When I hear Ring of keys I think of The Other Two.

@PotatoAlfredo 10 күн бұрын

I’m not sure if I missed it but was Thoroughly Modern Millie not on here? Personally, that’s one of my favorite performances from the Tony Awards

@greywater57 13 сағат бұрын

This channel’s streak against Hadestown continues…

@erinsquire2749 12 күн бұрын

Hello cats long time no see

@pdgf 12 күн бұрын

Is that a Rat on the stage during that Gypsy performance?!?!?! 😂🐀

@RobertBurns71405 12 күн бұрын

This channels continued refusal to include Hadestown on any list is starting to piss me off🤦

@michaelcain9324 12 күн бұрын

Rent. ❤

@cliffordroberts5783 12 күн бұрын

AI struggles with words that have the same spelling but different meanings, such as lead= a type of metal or lead= as she had the lead roll in Evita

@revolutiontalent3573 9 күн бұрын

Its kind of offensive that "Where You Are" by Chita Rivera in Kiss of the Spiderwoman is not on this list

@itkpcs 12 күн бұрын

Ain't Misbehaving???

@noheliag2769 8 күн бұрын

ok. Everything good, but... What about Six? I mean, at least an honorable mention c´mon

@juliehoward1977 8 күн бұрын

No Kristin Chenoweth??

@maryturpel8413 12 күн бұрын

She Likes Basketball.

@pamelakibildis1177 10 күн бұрын

I Hope You Mentioned Memphis The Musical Since It Won The Tony Award In 2010 For Best Musical That Year 🎭🥰🥰

@giorgoskouvaris1312 6 күн бұрын

Defying gravity just as honorable mention???

@janehopper5650 12 күн бұрын

now you can add the outsiders as number 1 bc they ATE today

@greatfilmmaker 12 күн бұрын

Cats was never good, but that song was

@michelledawn7446 12 күн бұрын

Cats is so weird but the songs and choreography is so interesting, it’s hard not to enjoy it.

@greatfilmmaker 12 күн бұрын

@@michelledawn7446 I'll be real with you. I found it very easy not to enjoy it except for the song memories

@smileyization97 12 күн бұрын

Love Hamilton and all, especially the absence of the firearms after the tragic event; but, I was waiting for In the Heights to at least get an honorable mention😢

@BurrShotHam711Jenna 12 күн бұрын

nothing but respect

@michelledawn7446 12 күн бұрын

I love In The Heights more than Hamilton.

@smileyization97 12 күн бұрын

@@michelledawn7446 same!