Announcements have begun to roll in regarding the performance lineup at the 2015 Tony Awards. We were first treated to the news that three shows who didn't receive nominations will perform a number on the awards show: Findging Neverland, Gigi, and It Shoulda Been You.
Today, specific performer and song details have been revealed for many of this year's nominees.
The cast of The King and I, up for nine Tony Awards, will feature nominees Kelli O'Hara, Ken Watanabe, and Ruthie Ann Miles. They will perform a medley of three classic songs from the show: "Getting to Know You", "Something Wonderful", and "Shall We Dance".
The entire cast of Best Musical Revival nominee On the Town will perform a selection of songs, featuring "New York, New York" and highlighting the three sailors (Tony Yazbeck, Clive Alves, and Jay Armstrong Johnson).
Roundabout's revival of On the Twentieth Century will follow the medley trend, performing "Life is Like a Train", "Babette", and "On the 20th Century". Tony nominated actors Kristin Chenoweth and Andy Karl, as well as star Peter Gallagher, will all be featured.
Best Musical nominee The Visit will showcase Chita Rivera's signature number "Love and Love Alone" (with a portion of the ballet duet), and the more up-tempo eunuch number "I Would Never Leave You".
Best Musical front-runner Fun Home will stick with one song, and one performer. The youngest nominee of the night, Syndey Lucas, will take the stage for the touching "Ring of Keys".
Musical rival Something Rotten! will showcase nominated actors Brian d'Arcy James and Brad Oscar, with the act one showstopper "A Musical". Expect a standing ovation.
The snubbed Finding Neverland will perform the act one finale "Stronger". The number will feature stars Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer.
[UPDATE]: It Shoulda Been You will trot out powerhouse Lisa Howard to sing "Jenny's Blues" from the wedding themed musical. It is unknown if the previously announced Tyne Daly will make any appearance.
Announcements from An American in Paris, Gigi, and It Shoulda Been You will be coming shortly. (Gigi and It Shoulda Been You have previously reported their numbers will feature stars Vanessa Hudgens and Tyne Daly, respectively).
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