Promises, Promises (2010 Broadway Revival) - 2010 Tony Awards

The ensemble of the 2010 Broadway revival of "Promises, Promises" perform a dance number at the 2010 Tony Awards.

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[sugarland588275]

Sean Hayes is a god. And Kristin Chenoweth is a goddess. They are INcredible. I would very much like to have Sean's babies.

[mrhoyer]

Im so sorry but this should have won the damn award!! 

AMAZING

[ckaatt]

This is Dusty Springfield's "Knowing When to Leave" chorus.

[thykothak]

@dreamcoat12 This is the opening

[dreamcoat12]

Where does this happen in the actual show?

[pudgeuncle]

@mimmar3891 A woman in her 20's showing Fran Kubelick's poor judgement makes her character more empathatic than an older woman who is reasonably expected to know better. Chenoweth is by far the oldest actress I have ever heard of being cast in this role. The original star was 28, Shirley MacLaine was 26 in the movie, and Beth Leavel was only 24..this tells you something. Several critics commented that Chenoweth appeared to be an older sister and not a love interest.

[mimmar3891]

@pudgeuncle Seriously? Kristin is youthful for being in her early 40s and I never thought of the part of Fran as being a super young woman anyway. I'm glad you appreciate her talent but I disagree with your opinion regarding this show. I was fortunate enough to see it last August and I thought it was really well done.

[MsJollycholly]

In the 70s when the original was running my parents came home from the city with their friends and the four of them were buzzing and could NOT stop RAVING about "Promises, Promises'". I was too young to appreciate...............they were musicians and kept talking about how difficult BB and HD's score was going to be to sing and play. Now, almost 40 years later, I get it! All those key changes, sharps and flats.....omg! I love those long, strong chorus lines.

[broadwaybound555]

I wouldn't say the choreography is too sexual. It's sexy yet smart...and very 60s. I'm in love with it. And with such a strong chorus of dancers, it works perfectly. Remember, this revival was set in 1962, not 1968, when the original production debuted, so several production aspects are slightly different. The choreo in H2$, which debuted in 1961, is similarly smart and sexy; I think it's ironic that Ashford is moving from 60s to 60s musical and can't wait to see his new choreography soon.

[pudgeuncle]

@pudgeuncle The choreography is too sexual for the time period. Chenoweth is God's gift to musical theater but she is WAY too old to play Fran. Her reviews were attempting to be kind but her being ignored for any awards sends a distinct message. Sean Hayes is talented but only a passable singer in a role which deserves more vocal power. I love the show, especially since I worked on a production ages ago where Tony winner Beth Leavel played Fran. The reviews for this revival were mediocre.

[Shadowlongloner]

@pudgeuncle Why?! I thought it was great, I saw it live. It was funny. :( I don't mean to step on your opinion, but really… why do ya think it sucked?

[Shadowlongloner]

Just saw this on Broadway, it was AMAZING! I absolutely loved it! And it was hilarious!