My theater department is doing Guys and Dolls and I'm apart of the mission band. Does anybody have any suggestions on how the Mission band is supposed to react during this song? I feel like we always just keep really bored face because we aren't sure what to do. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
I saw him do this in the actual show and it was fantastic, the crowd was on their feet. It was a shame this occurred for him but he still carried it beautifully.
the singer has such a beautiful voice. I love the fact that he is annoyed that his mic doesn't work, but then chucks his hat and grabs the other mic and just gives a magnificent, effortless performance.
I'm not a fan of this rendition. As a former Nicely-Nicely myself, this just doesn't do the character justice. It's too choreographed when it should feel spontaneous, charismatic, and lucky. Also, this actor couldn't do the New York dialect to save his life.
Ack. I like to pretend this revival never happened. He's way too feminine, they messed with the arrangement, the projections are distracting, etc. Real theatre people should look down on this MTV crap.
@ilovetheatre13 WHAT! You need to stop living in the past and open your eyes to different interpretations, it wasnt that he played the character feminine, just different. And if you are gonna sit there and tell me that the Full voice High E at the end doesn't make your jaw drop you need your pulse checked. This has nothing to do with MTV, the vocal quality of broadway actors has improved in the past 10-15 years tremendously. Walter Bobby had trouble hitting A's, never mind an E
I myself play nicely nicely Johnson and I love this performance I love doing this song and I'm nervous because this thursday is opening night of or schools guys and dolls
I've seen several performances of this song, including one by a very good friend of mine, but none have compared to this one. The power this guy has in his voice and his comic timing, not to mention brilliant choreography, makes this the BEST interpretation of this number I have ever seen.
@ritsfata I did. SA is more of a rock concert/musical and it works fine. i was referring to productions of more traditional shows. I just wish people were better trained so that their voices could carry in theaters without mics because mics have a tendency to mess up (like here for example).
i like how you hear the guy in back saying "AM I GOING IN WITH IT? IM GOING! IM GOING IN WITH IT!" HAHAH but props to him for doing it and all the choreography while holding a mic which was never planed for, theres theater for you.
the funny thing is, when things go wrong in theatre, community or professional, people usually don't care. they acutally think it's funny. it's only those critics with rods shoved up their asses who make a big deal about it.
A brilliant electric piece of theatre. Yes, the sound failed. Yes, the guy carrying the mike onstage shouldn't have been heard. YES the number went on, on live TV and in the theatre with millions of eyes on it and trememdous pressure.
And he pulled it off. THAT's the theatre.
Oh and he did it holding a mike, which he never planned for.
@syberyenta Well said! Speaking as a techie myself, the amount of pressure to make a decision when standing in the wings with a spare mike is immense - they were seriously fast. I was very impressed.
A brilliant electric piece of theatre. Yes, the sound failed. Yes, the guy carrying the mike onstage shouldn't have been heard. YES the number went on, on live TV and in the theatre with millions of eyes on it and trememdous pressure.
I did a a JR production of Guys and this was one of my favorite numbers. I was Lt. B :) So what if there was mic problems. It happens all the time. Trust me. He's still amazing. This number is amazing.
@jlbassplayer I would bet the last thing you would want to see is a black Nicely. Well too bad not only is he nicely but he was on the awards. I also did this play and I was Nathan Detroit. And guess what we had a black nicely too lol. Racist.
I was lucky enough to see this group on Broadway. I have only seen this once, but I have the feeling no other will compare with this group. Tituss' voice is just incredible. <3
when I was in Guys and Dolls (Jr.) our microphones got messed up during this song, so me as Miss Adelaide, had to run out and be like, oh there's my quater. I guess it's the curse of Guys and Dolls.
the revival is completely uninspiring, its no wonder why it got so few tony nominations. look at the 1994 revival of guys and dolls if you want a good production
I agree dramavirtuoso - Where is the ENERGY to this number??!! Especially the way they are going for a gospel revival kind of feel to it. It's just lacking the punch. Also I think you mean 1992 for the revival (the one with Nathan Lane correct?)
The only really good 4 minutes in the whole production. Oliver Platt is terrible in this. Trust me, Titus Burgess holds it all in until this number. Nicely-Nicely is the best role in the show and you wonder where the heck this guy was for the past 2 hours by the time this number comes along. But Mary Testa? Awesome.
My theater department is doing Guys and Dolls and I'm apart of the mission band. Does anybody have any suggestions on how the Mission band is supposed to react during this song? I feel like we always just keep really bored face because we aren't sure what to do. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
DemiRose95 1 week ago
@DemiRose95 Get into it! You're supposed to glad that he's "converting"
UserID20 1 week ago
I saw him do this in the actual show and it was fantastic, the crowd was on their feet. It was a shame this occurred for him but he still carried it beautifully.
MarthaRose92 2 weeks ago
the singer has such a beautiful voice. I love the fact that he is annoyed that his mic doesn't work, but then chucks his hat and grabs the other mic and just gives a magnificent, effortless performance.
ReallyGayMusic 2 weeks ago
Love the choreography, don't like the remake at the end! Too funky for Guys and dolls!! But it is a marvelous musical indeed!! :D
WillMasterke 3 weeks ago
@ThurstonSmexyOakley... "As a former Nicely-Nicely myself..." Easy does it skippy. Get over yourself.
oromis4793 1 month ago
@oromis4793 lol "easy does it skippy." that's actually really funny haha, but i'll be honest, i agree with the guy, it's a bit too technical.
whiteboimonologuez 1 month ago
I'm not a fan of this rendition. As a former Nicely-Nicely myself, this just doesn't do the character justice. It's too choreographed when it should feel spontaneous, charismatic, and lucky. Also, this actor couldn't do the New York dialect to save his life.
ThurstonSmexyOakley 1 month ago
Am I going in with it? I'm going, I'm going, I'm go-
Brianmaitland 2 months ago
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mrE1918 2 months ago
the 1992 revival looks and sounds better. But this is still better than most renditions i have seen.
whowhatwhenwhere97 3 months ago
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The one at LaGuardia Highschool was mind-blowingly good
SC2Modspot 2 months ago
@SC2Modspot appreciated ;)
whiteboimonologuez 2 months ago
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No prob Pakman :3
SC2Modspot 2 months ago
Ack. I like to pretend this revival never happened. He's way too feminine, they messed with the arrangement, the projections are distracting, etc. Real theatre people should look down on this MTV crap.
ilovetheatre13 3 months ago
@ilovetheatre13 WHAT! You need to stop living in the past and open your eyes to different interpretations, it wasnt that he played the character feminine, just different. And if you are gonna sit there and tell me that the Full voice High E at the end doesn't make your jaw drop you need your pulse checked. This has nothing to do with MTV, the vocal quality of broadway actors has improved in the past 10-15 years tremendously. Walter Bobby had trouble hitting A's, never mind an E
fballfreak2135 3 months ago 3
I myself play nicely nicely Johnson and I love this performance I love doing this song and I'm nervous because this thursday is opening night of or schools guys and dolls
UncontrollableTalent 3 months ago
I've seen several performances of this song, including one by a very good friend of mine, but none have compared to this one. The power this guy has in his voice and his comic timing, not to mention brilliant choreography, makes this the BEST interpretation of this number I have ever seen.
ritsfata 4 months ago
Mics suck. Never seen a production where mic problems didn't distract from the performance.
ThePhantom135 4 months ago
@ThePhantom135 Have you seen Spring Awakening? It works so well there.
ritsfata 4 months ago
@ritsfata I did. SA is more of a rock concert/musical and it works fine. i was referring to productions of more traditional shows. I just wish people were better trained so that their voices could carry in theaters without mics because mics have a tendency to mess up (like here for example).
ThePhantom135 4 months ago
Wats his character called btw?
pabloDAjanitor13 5 months ago
@pabloDAjanitor13 Nicely Nicely Johnson
maggiemouse33 5 months ago
were doin this atm in our theatre group of teens
pabloDAjanitor13 5 months ago
this guy needs to do more shows. Seriously. Like, now.
SDVR007 6 months ago
i like how you hear the guy in back saying "AM I GOING IN WITH IT? IM GOING! IM GOING IN WITH IT!" HAHAH but props to him for doing it and all the choreography while holding a mic which was never planed for, theres theater for you.
Technoreviews411 7 months ago 26
@Technoreviews411 It is also when you combine LIVE theater and LIVE Tv
Technoreviews411 7 months ago
0:27 oh yeah right they are Soooooooooooo Bad
MrShowtuneSinger 8 months ago
the funny thing is, when things go wrong in theatre, community or professional, people usually don't care. they acutally think it's funny. it's only those critics with rods shoved up their asses who make a big deal about it.
JTROCKAA12 9 months ago 8
it was FAB!!!
daveng8 9 months ago
Lauren Graham = Yummy
kjag23 9 months ago 4
High, HIGH, E natural, full voice, i came. 3:48
Compooky121 10 months ago 7
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Compooky121 10 months ago
The guy that runs in at 0:52 disliked this three times.
hogbackmtn 10 months ago 4
I love the fact that even though his mic went out he stayed in character and stayed focus. That shows that he is a true professional.
mackicy 10 months ago 3
The only good part of this version of the song is at the end hahahaha this version of Guys and Dolls SUCKED
aaaaaa101ful 11 months ago
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This version is more befitting of MTV than the theatrical considerations of Frank Loesser. Yuck!
penti77 11 months ago
@penti77 You have no clue what you are talking about. Sit down.
ejlove475 7 months ago
@ejlove475 Take back your quip, Spare me your blows, You need a trip, To more professional shows !
penti77 7 months ago
There were a lot of weird mic problems that year. Still he sang brilliantly!!
DamianGarcia92 11 months ago 2
wow!
Amydixon08 11 months ago
Now if only the 2009 cast could act...Love the modern reinterpretation, but they sucked all of the joy out of that show.
progrockcoffee 11 months ago
sorry this is creative but you dont need to rewrite a classic :P
boombox889 11 months ago
1 person is rocking the boat.
itsmoniqua 11 months ago
"1 person" was the one sound guy
roobix101 11 months ago 5
he was definitley just in my town for a concert. im pissed i missed him...love him soooo much!
shelberz0335 1 year ago
we're doing this in chanber choir :D
DaniellePeaceOut 1 year ago
I love Lauren Graham <3
91LisaLou 1 year ago
A brilliant electric piece of theatre. Yes, the sound failed. Yes, the guy carrying the mike onstage shouldn't have been heard. YES the number went on, on live TV and in the theatre with millions of eyes on it and trememdous pressure.
And he pulled it off. THAT's the theatre.
Oh and he did it holding a mike, which he never planned for.
syberyenta 1 year ago 91
@syberyenta Well said! Speaking as a techie myself, the amount of pressure to make a decision when standing in the wings with a spare mike is immense - they were seriously fast. I was very impressed.
bookworm266 4 months ago
A brilliant electric piece of theatre. Yes, the sound failed. Yes, the guy carrying the mike onstage shouldn't have been heard. YES the number went on, on live TV and in the theatre with millions of eyes on it and trememdous pressure.
And he pulled it off. THAT's the theatre.
syberyenta 1 year ago
we're doing this play and our director choreographed this song EXACTLY like this cuz she liked it so much<3
theatrefreak129 1 year ago
He looks nothing like Nicely Nicely Johnson.
zerohour20XX 1 year ago
@zerohour20XX what does nicely nicely johnson look like eh?
jamtojake 1 year ago
I watch this like every day. By far my favorite version of this number
tallactor1127 1 year ago
lol the guy at 3:49 was trying so hard not to laugh
WondersNassiri 1 year ago
lol the guy at 3:49 was trying so hard not to laugh
WondersNassiri 1 year ago
were doing guys and dolls and i'm nicley i like this versian
Notyep24 1 year ago
<3 <3 <3 that was amazing!!!
sarahloveswalruses 1 year ago
Soprano E full voice.......inhuman for a man. Hot damn.
Compooky121 1 year ago 4
love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
loles20071 1 year ago
do they have this show on dvd somewherez?
Dave7oddjob 1 year ago
His laugh!!! KILLS ME EVERY TIME!! <3 you Tituss!
Koashine100 1 year ago
@ShortHaleigh thanks hope you get to do it because i dont even know if ive been cast and im already having a good time
Dave7oddjob 1 year ago
Auditioning for Sky or Nathan On Monday for school play. Thumbs up if your telling me to break a leg.
Dave7oddjob 1 year ago 4
i love how excited lauren gets when he starts opening for the number
mchammar416 1 year ago
woop- we're doing this choreography for our production of Guys and Dolls- I'm Big Jule!
mWCoDWaWMw2 1 year ago
i'm playing the general at my school... yus! lol
awesomerockyluva 1 year ago
i'm playing the general at my school... yus! lol
awesomerockyluva 1 year ago
Yes there were mic problems but he recovered amazingly i believe!
troythatcoolkid 1 year ago 3
I did a a JR production of Guys and this was one of my favorite numbers. I was Lt. B :) So what if there was mic problems. It happens all the time. Trust me. He's still amazing. This number is amazing.
ujump411 1 year ago
I LOVE THE GENERAL!!!!!
"You've been a very bad girl!" lol!!
Turquoise416 1 year ago 2
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last time i checked... nicely nicely was white.
jlbassplayer 1 year ago
@jlbassplayer Last time I checked you were a douchebag AND Tituss Burgess is the best Nicely Nicely Johnson this world has ever seen.
rebelsinger123 1 year ago 2
@jlbassplayer last time i checked your a big fat racist dude...
scorpioninpink 1 year ago
@jlbassplayer I would bet the last thing you would want to see is a black Nicely. Well too bad not only is he nicely but he was on the awards. I also did this play and I was Nathan Detroit. And guess what we had a black nicely too lol. Racist.
YoungmanwithOldsoul 1 year ago 2
hilarious!
ThrashattheHeart 1 year ago
1:09 epic facee
MrCJCProductions 1 year ago
I like how at 2:52 he start singing like a black person or was i the only one to hear that and at the end that look he has is like ok whatever
LMFAO!!!
tae3222 1 year ago 4
MARY TESTA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fnessundorma 1 year ago
exhibit A as to why you should never let the third string sound guys work the Tony's
Clarelisa4 1 year ago 4
I have been a very bad girl ..lmao ..that was hysterical!!!
jenharz 1 year ago 3
great choregraphy!
sunshineuk1965 1 year ago 3
Does anyone where i can get the recording to this song and this version not the old ones
randomdude100000 1 year ago
lol i have been a very bad girl
Moritz015 1 year ago
That was a very nice save :) Oh and General Cartwright at the end made me cry I was laughing so hard. Mostly cuz I'm playing her lol ;)
ChicGuppy 1 year ago
Absolutely fantastic. I'm playing Nicely Nicely this coming June and this has given me shed loads of inspiration.
Camuel 1 year ago
i honestly thought that d giving d microphone b4 d music started was part of d whole act!
Pinkpanda73 1 year ago
whats the lady's name? what else has she done?
COURTNEYXCORAL 1 year ago
@COURTNEYXCORAL the one that introduces it? she was in the gilmore girls also
musicalmad1996 1 year ago
The choreography was very awkward. fortunately they made up for it with the gospel take of the song.
Dreamingofyou6 1 year ago
what about lt. brannigan?
dannymiami911 1 year ago
lmfao Nicely passing out the whiskeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey :D
sharingan43 1 year ago
I was lucky enough to see this group on Broadway. I have only seen this once, but I have the feeling no other will compare with this group. Tituss' voice is just incredible. <3
silvirchillz 1 year ago
when I was in Guys and Dolls (Jr.) our microphones got messed up during this song, so me as Miss Adelaide, had to run out and be like, oh there's my quater. I guess it's the curse of Guys and Dolls.
TheTeeShirtShow 2 years ago
@desmondxk tituss burgess, he was also sebastian in the little mermaid on broadway. he's super nice!
TheTeeShirtShow 2 years ago
It actually works better with a microphone. Kinda draws more attention for him.
GeronKizan 2 years ago 5
im nicely in our school play, guys and dolls jr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XDDDD
mrmauldin72 2 years ago
I wish you all the best. I played Nicely a few years back and it still remains one of my favourite roles. What a blast...and a great show. Cheers.
prodgod100 2 years ago
Tituss Burgess
BrendanWhitehead 2 years ago 3
.,i love it...
scorpioninpink 2 years ago
lol i'm going i'm going! i know its not funny since it got screwed up but it made me giggle
tomboy4life3 2 years ago
Tituss Burgess, marry me? Yes or yes.
brownieblush 2 years ago 4
i get chills. EVERY TIME!
shortyFLIPinaH 2 years ago 4
I would do terrible, unforgivable things to sing like he does. Damn.
RandomZydeco 2 years ago 173
I'm supposed to sing this in my middle school musical
mEgaponies 2 years ago
wow the sound guy should be fired he dropped the ball this year
amarie1920 2 years ago 5
Gosh, where are Mary Testa's lead roles?
HermioneLMS 2 years ago
SO ENVIOUS OF HIS VOICE!
ahh, i'm in love with it, saw him in the little mermaid, he never ceases to amaze me!
guitarh4ck3r 2 years ago 2
AMAZING!!
and I LOVE BACKSTAGE CREW
BellatrixNellieLovet 2 years ago 6
it's even better live! i loved the show!
miss000sophie 2 years ago
seconded! it was AMAZING.
kimisuu 2 years ago 2
I swear, I can't get away from this video. Tituss is incredible, I'd give anything to perform with him one day.
tigsport85 2 years ago
Hot damn. That was amazing.
belliebelle 2 years ago 2
Phenomenal. Absolutely incredible.
TaylynThatsMe 2 years ago 3
Phenomenal performance! Props to Tituss for putting on a terrific show even after after that mic debacle.
I saw the show on Broadway three days later and Tituss was even better. The ovation after this number lasted over 40 seconds.
tigsport85 2 years ago 8
AMAZING
KurtMisteravich 2 years ago
titus burgess is AMAZINGGGGGG
JunkE4Theatre 2 years ago 5
RAMON!!!!!!! hahhah i seee him!! aww frickn awesome cept for the miking:(
makainai 2 years ago
the revival is completely uninspiring, its no wonder why it got so few tony nominations. look at the 1994 revival of guys and dolls if you want a good production
dramavirtuoso 2 years ago 2
I agree dramavirtuoso - Where is the ENERGY to this number??!! Especially the way they are going for a gospel revival kind of feel to it. It's just lacking the punch. Also I think you mean 1992 for the revival (the one with Nathan Lane correct?)
mpd4165 2 years ago
LMAO! at the "i've been a very bad girl" part!
jpblue 2 years ago 6
Thanks for posting all these Tony vids!!! Much appreciated :)
cathwn 2 years ago
"Am I going in with it?" Haha
baley721 2 years ago
"Am I goin' in with it? I'm goin', I'm goin', I'm go-"
And that pretty much sums up the whole night as far as sound goes.
amadeusrayis 2 years ago 87
Sadly. When Neil Patrick Harris said in the opening he made cuts to pay for the opening number, I thought he was joking. Now I know better.
Kirbygal 2 years ago 3
@amadeusrayis I know right! LMFAO
mulioctaveman 1 year ago
@amadeusrayis was that part of the script?
WondersNassiri 1 year ago
@amadeusrayis Remember when musicals weren't miked? A lot of us were born too late in that regard. It's just tacky.
TonyDuMont 11 months ago
The sound guy for the Tony's was horrible. Thank God Titus is amazing and knows how to handle a hand microphone.
angelmarie727 2 years ago 3
the woman who does the "bad girl" part is hysterical!
HiKitsune55 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I love this show! He has some serious pipes!
jferrante42 2 years ago
The only really good 4 minutes in the whole production. Oliver Platt is terrible in this. Trust me, Titus Burgess holds it all in until this number. Nicely-Nicely is the best role in the show and you wonder where the heck this guy was for the past 2 hours by the time this number comes along. But Mary Testa? Awesome.
brilliantatbreakfast 2 years ago
it's too bad about the poor miking here. but his voice really saves it
snydkid 2 years ago 3