This is the best performance of Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat in existence, performed by the best Guys & Dolls cast yet. This is the definition of phenomenal musical theatre.
@TaraxElizabeth You may be right. I looked at the rendition of this song from the movie, which is on youtube. Stubby Kaye is wonderful as Nicely Nicely Johnson, but the supporting people don't do much. I'm not sure why, since I'm sure the movie had the budget to do more with this number. It may have been that the movie actors were not as good as the actors here or the choreographer was not as creative.
@ChicagoSouthDan I'm thinking in the movie version, they tried to make it more "realistic", "real-life", whereas on Broadway, they can go overboard with the choreography. And I'm loving these costumes.
Don't forget to look for JK Simmons from the Closer (and many other things) sitting right behind Nicely Nicely Johnson (Walter Bobbie.) He's wearing the dark red and white striped suit. Who knew he could dance? Speaking of dance, this choreography is just BRILLIANT! It is a true testament to the late Christopher Chadman. He was an amazing dancer/choreographer. He will be missed.
This isn't one of his early roles. He'd already been around for years and had won a tony by the time this role came along. I believe his Broadway debut was a full 10 years before this.
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Engenue 3 days ago
dang, that is some high singing
wolverineks 1 week ago
Awesome choreo! love this song!
WillMasterke 2 weeks ago
Oh, hey JK Simmons.
Arctophile2000 2 weeks ago
freakin' AWSOME!!!!
red25ify 3 weeks ago
What's up with eyeballs...............
callaghan0416 1 month ago
Pumbaa & Timon @2:45, far right.
smichelle65 2 months ago
I was fortunate to see this production in 1992. By far the best show I've ever seen on Broadway!
carlrob7456 2 months ago
I love The 'People all sid Beware' sound and sharp hand choreography.
whowhatwhenwhere97 3 months ago
I just realized yesterday that J.K. Simmons was Benny Southstreet. Love him, and this number, and the whole show!
justtheoneanne 3 months ago
NATHAN'S HAIR FLIPS
justinlovespastry 4 months ago
What's up, JK Simmons? How's Peter Parker at the Daily Bugle? Or Juno?
specsishere 5 months ago 3
This revival was done with love down to the last detail. Wonderful production, particularly the incomparable Faith Prince.
pudgeuncle 6 months ago
i cant imagine why i didnt know nathan lane was in this lol
AddictingVeggieDip 7 months ago
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This performance put the WHOLE entire 09 revival revival to shame.
1MissKarlieStarr 7 months ago
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1MissKarlieStarr 7 months ago
This is the best performance of Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat in existence, performed by the best Guys & Dolls cast yet. This is the definition of phenomenal musical theatre.
TaraxElizabeth 7 months ago 2
@TaraxElizabeth You may be right. I looked at the rendition of this song from the movie, which is on youtube. Stubby Kaye is wonderful as Nicely Nicely Johnson, but the supporting people don't do much. I'm not sure why, since I'm sure the movie had the budget to do more with this number. It may have been that the movie actors were not as good as the actors here or the choreographer was not as creative.
ChicagoSouthDan 7 months ago 2
@ChicagoSouthDan I'm thinking in the movie version, they tried to make it more "realistic", "real-life", whereas on Broadway, they can go overboard with the choreography. And I'm loving these costumes.
corvus13 7 months ago
It's nice to see J. Jonah Jameson having some fun
awoooga123 7 months ago 2
The 2009 Revival is The best
TATA123PG 8 months ago
Is that Peter Gallagher next to Walter Bobbie at 4:02?
2013temple 8 months ago
@2013temple yep that's him. Terrible singer...
moviebuff83 7 months ago
WALTER BOBBIE=GREATEST NICELY NICELY JOHNSON EVER!!!!! I LOVE HIM
aaaaaa101ful 9 months ago 3
Acting, singing, dancing, pace - superb! Tightly knit ensemble. This is what it's all about!
7t8h4z 9 months ago
now this is an 11 0'clock number, It is a faster tempo, which I love...amazing!!! Bring this version back to Broadway!
curtainswoods 10 months ago
go general cartwright!
rawritsjazzy 10 months ago
the 2009 version pales in comparison. this is the best I have ever seen
concentratedenergy 10 months ago
OH MY GOD, JOHN CARPENTER IS ARVIDE ABERNATHY, THE OLD MAN. Yes, THE John Carpenter.
progrockcoffee 11 months ago
Easily the best version of this song. Bobbie nails it.
InsertNameHere803 11 months ago 3
What a performance by Walter Bobbie and the cast and choreography are magical! Sorry to have missed this one live
jimp4010 11 months ago 3
THIS is why Guys and Dolls is one of THE greatest musicals ever written.
progrockcoffee 11 months ago
Love this
TheRayonce 1 year ago
best version EVER
jobroadst09 1 year ago 39
3.53-Tony Award Winner Victoria Clark of Piazza Fame
me254065 1 year ago
best version
Melensko 1 year ago
The color is excellent and so is the clip. I love musicals.
RamonaFromPomona 1 year ago 19
Fantastic.
Natabung 1 year ago
Don't forget to look for JK Simmons from the Closer (and many other things) sitting right behind Nicely Nicely Johnson (Walter Bobbie.) He's wearing the dark red and white striped suit. Who knew he could dance? Speaking of dance, this choreography is just BRILLIANT! It is a true testament to the late Christopher Chadman. He was an amazing dancer/choreographer. He will be missed.
HarringtonTribal 1 year ago 2
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HarringtonTribal 1 year ago
This isn't one of his early roles. He'd already been around for years and had won a tony by the time this role came along. I believe his Broadway debut was a full 10 years before this.
mookiemu 1 year ago
Great video! Thanks so much for posting. Wonderful to get to see Nathan Lane here in one of his early roles.
toffeepuppy1 1 year ago