Today we are continuing BroadwayWorld's 2013 Tony Awards Clip Countdown with a special spotlight focused on two of the most memorable musicals of the 1980s, DREAMGIRLS & NINE!
Additionally, most recently, both DREAMGIRLS and NINE have made their way to the silver screen, as well, introducing their charms to a whole new audience.
African-American, Italian or otherwise, DREAMGIRLS and NINE have entertainment value to offer us all and both have cultural, historical and musical relevance far beyond just what was contained in their admittedly brilliant original productions, though both were landmark achievements in their day and both shows still rank with the best of what Broadway has to offer, now or ever.The 2013 Tony Awards air Sunday, June 9, at 8 PM on CBS. More information is available at the official site here.
One Night Only So, now, let's look at a vast assortment of clips pertaining to DREAMGIRLS and NINE on the Tony Awards, from 1982 until now.First up, WCBS correspondent Dennis Cunningham gives his analysis of the 1982 season in this fascinating vintage prognostication clip.
Original NINE stars Liliane Montevecchi and Anita Morris are highlighted in this extensive TV interview feature on the ladies in honor of the 1982 Tony Awards. Next, Kathi Moss leads "Be Italian" at the 1982 Tony Awards. Now, see how Jane Krakowski stopped the show and took the role of Carla to Tony-winning glory in this audience capture clip of the 2003 revival of NINE.Antonio Banderas leads the all-female cast of NINE in a medley of tunes from the Tony-winning Best Musical in 2003.Jennifer Holliday and company raise the roof with the stunning Act One closing sequence from DREAMGIRLS, featuring the titanic "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going".Tom Eyen accepts the Tony Award for Best Book In A Musical for DREAMGIRLS. This is a speech to remember! Check out the 1987 revival cast of DREAMGIRLS belting out the title tune - be sure to spot future Tony-winner Lillias White. Nathan Lane and Gregory Hines tackle DREAMGIRLS as part of this caustic gender-bending medley from the 1995 ceremony. Broadway/Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman opens the 2004 Tony Awards with a high-kicking "One Night Only", complete with Rockettes! So, which way would you have voted way back in 1982? Is it impossible to choose between such diametrically opposed shows with such different styles and sensibilities? Either way, both scores are among Broadway's best and any future revival is more than merely welcome on the Great White Way!
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