James Corden's Electrifying 2019 Tony Awards Opening Number Salutes The Magic Of Live Broadway

[@ellenciompi4695]

Those dancers....legs for days, muscle & grace...the men lifting James Corden with ease, the ladies in 3" heels...and all with a smile, even while they're singing. Incredible.

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Yes indeed

[@Dhor16]

Well that first raise was not with ease lol :D he wobbled and thes let him down earlier than intended :D

[@johannaplockl463]

Yes!!

[@EverBorna]

@@Dhor16 that was the joke.

[@keira9233]

1000 th like 😂sorry

[@khadijashee6402]

"Do you want to be a presenter, or an actor, or a singer, or a comedian, or a host, or a dancer, or get into Broadway " James: YES,

[@ForestBladeFist]

Do you want to express an image of American culture emphasizing live performances to a live audience and its realisms. James: Uhh, I thought I was hosting the tony's?

[@MrMarcosyMrsLaura]

Sorry not even close to Neil Patrick Harris performance.... but we value the effort

[@pew9277]

@@MrMarcosyMrsLaura Neil is a great performer.

[@lindalee-brown5539]

Yes. He he’s such a talented man

[@leszektemplewicz3362]

@@MrMarcosyMrsLaura both are super cool. I preferred that one, but both are tremendous.

[@DavidCherrie]

First standing ovation for an opening number since 2013 with NPH’s Bigger.

[@gkqmtk]

ngl NPH's Bigger still holds a special place in my heart

[@anne_bckmnn]

@Erich Kmett exactly 👍

[@carollee1857]

Erich Kmett m

[@KnightsTempura]

NPH's has standings on all of them

[@eilidhcampbell2821]

I didn’t think this was very good - nothing in comparison to NPH’s opening numbers (particularly “Bigger”).

[@elliejones66]

I love how much the Beetlejuice cast stand out, it gives me life

[@humanbeing5546]

Ellie Jones ironic since it’s the show about death...ok ok that was a bad joke I’ll go now

[@ceebadoobee]

i think that's part of what makes it so special :)

[@mattygreen2586]

@@humanbeing5546”seriously though this is a show about death!”

[@t3ddibear]

Alex is such an insane actor even the way he looks and moves his body and face can capture you even when its about James, he's insane

[@mg3929]

Honestly, whenever he was in view, I was watching him

[@suzanne2]

He works so hard. Movies, voices, late night TV, and things like the Crosswalk Musical must take a lot of preparation too. And then still have time to rehearse this. He deserved the standing ovation!

[@chrisyoung109]

You're so right and to top it all off he's a husband and a father of 3.

[@bonnie43uk]

And he finds time to do a sports based show here in the UK on Sky tv that's very successful.

[@shoegal]

He must have lost weight with all the practicing and engagements

[@po7495]

He sang the names of about 20 different TV shows all in 1 BREATH...marinate on that for a minute! This guy is brilliant!!!

[@giloc11]

Neil Patrick Harris has done better openings than this one

[@niamhhanna1664]

Search up 2013 NPH

[@heartfull92]

Avery Jang that was the point! Lol he finished one title while starting the next.

[@personalcheeses8073]

Lame, hope he doesn’t come back here. Keep him please

[@James-ef4wl]

I have done a lot of marinating.

[@Warner1929]

James rocked this. It's such an incredible opening. Seeing him close tears and smiling, you can see he poured his heart and soul into this.

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

YALL.....One girl told me i had *"low standards"* in the comments for sayin that james was a goood singer....and i said that "i was just complementing him for being a great singer for a late show host and i didnt mean to bother your little *"high"* standards..can u even sing?".......And im just over here thinking like, *BIHH* u can't hate because u prob cant sing ur ABC'S in the right tune...go sit down somewhere.

[@TapDancerDood]

@@harryswatermelonsugar7636 Please stop repeating yourself all over the comments.

[@elinehegrand5487]

Yessss!!!

[@elinehegrand5487]

@Donna Willams me tooo!!!!

[@readhanisch3892]

I dont think anything will top neil patrick haris 2013 opening though

[@saraje4769]

Watching this in 2020. This is now super bitter-sweet.

[@sarahk5412]

Same. I can't tell if it is a glorious anthem of hope or a knife in the gut or both.

[@saraje4769]

@@sarahk5412 Yup. Same.

[@bsquared4604]

the simple thing we took for granted

[@Nan-59]

@@bsquared4604 I Absolutely AGREE! So very many things I’ve taken for granted!!

[@Nan-59]

I’m here December 17, 2020 ! THANKFUL we have a vaccine! It’ll still take time to roll out though, for EVERYONE !

[@RobKlarmann]

James Corden had to work damn hard to get where he is today. This was an exceptional opening! Perhaps he could bring that same fun back to the Academy Awards. :)

[@marshallvalentino2572]

Moe did you read an article about one of the Oscar judge who would never vote for any marvel movie just because they are superhero movies, regardless of the quality themselves? That's just so fucking pathetic and pretentious

[@beckygifford2754]

I first became aquatinted with James when he was a single father on Doctor Who. He has come a very long way.

[@noface____]

Becky Gifford Me too. It makes me feel like a proud mom 😭

[@charliecobbold2454]

Box I chybc yo

[@martinacummins9105]

I thought the same too.

[@alliedepuydt6648]

i love his smile at the end when he realized he "just did that" and everyone getting up and applauding him aaa

[@maddis7524]

his borderline tear-shedding face warmed ma heart!

[@alliedepuydt6648]

@@maddis7524 yes! he's so soft lol i'm actually so proud of him

[@frigginsweet80]

Man, he legit cried at the standing ovation. He's genuine AF... you can feel it

[@heyimamas]

He’s deserves it tho. Feel like a proud mum watching him grow since ‘league of their own’

[@blissfuldw]

Urm.. League of their own? He wasn't in League of Their Own..

[@johnnymacanasjr.1383]

James deserve it and more. 😊

[@GeneralZ11]

@@blissfuldw yes, yes he was

[@WildernessEm]

Bliss en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_League_of_Their_Own_(British_game_show)

[@comegeturapplesauce]

James: *has breakdown* Sophia: *feeling what’s happening on an emotional level*

[@seexive4912]

Feel Alive!

[@kawilson6628]

It's his genuine love for Broadway that you appreciate.

[@Butterball2829]

KA Wilson and the westend lol

[@BeAnEnigma]

This song is great for celebrating how live theather is exciting, but I also wish there was a streaming platform to watch these shows since getting to NY is crazy expensive.

[@juliemitchell8983]

I couldn't agree more! Firstly I'm in the UK and half the shows don't play here. We only got wicked last year and it did one tour. Secondly I'm disabled so it's even harder for me to see a show. I love the theatre and wish I could go more.

[@Aenreall]

Same here. I'm from the Philippines and I really wanna watch theater as well but since I'm from Mindanao (Southern island), and the shows are only in Manila, I have to get plane tickets aside from the theater tickets. Sucks so bad.

[@MGsupergirl]

Check out Broadway Direct TV.

[@Iamakoifish]

Im here in the netherlands still wishing for hamilton😭😂 and even if we get nice musicals (anastasia is here!!) they translate it into stupid dutch

[@rachelmccrea5109]

There's a platform called Broadway HD actually. It doesn't have everything, but it has a good array

[@nathalia4017]

is it just me or he almost cried at the end? such a SWEETHEART

[@joem2556]

Nathália Freitas Idk him but I did almost cried at the end hah

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

When they all stood and cheered him, quite unexpectedly, he cried; and giggled with all the lighthearted joy of a child, overcome and sheepish. Omg that touched me truly. And I teared up. What a genuine soul and spirit he has. Still so humble after all his success. A beautiful moment for a beautiful human being. 😭

[@jacintateresa3428]

so well-stated!

[@christinemillership1189]

James did go through an arrogant phase with early British TV success, way before he married. He then had to work hard to get back to the top, but it’s made him such a great guy, having gone through that experience that eventually grounded him. I cried when he giggled.......We miss you back home, James! xx

[@alexcooper279]

Hey dear how are you doing

[@seexive4912]

No Lullabies!

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

@@seexive4912 beddy bye bye 👋😂

[@ghostyboiva4934]

Beetlejuice marching in the background was just the best thing ever

[@ayannafraleymoore5265]

Now THAT’S how you open a show!!!!!!!!!! And he was so cute at the end tearing up and feeling overwhelmed with joy and pride and from receiving the love and ovation from the Broadway industry!

[@lisawilliams2616]

I teared up a little when he got the standing O. He did an excellent job!!!❤👏👏

[@HarryThorpe2010]

I agree! I wonder how long he had to work on his routine. I don't think I could ever have learned all those lines.

[@christopherrivera959]

Very little.

[@buckosoft]

@@HarryThorpe2010 There is a giant screen/teleprompter on the back wall of the theater. You can see it in a couple of the NPH pieces where he goes into the audience.

[@EmberVoices17]

Color me cynical, but I think it's not a little bit because he was telling *that* audience exactly what they wanted to hear. Of course... I agree with it, so I'd be standing too. ;)

[@si23rafael]

Me too ❤️

[@lanebritten2334]

James: These shows aren't movies Hamilton: allow us to introduce ourselves

[@crabbytomb9788]

"Here's one we made earlier" *Points to In The Heights*

[@pamesy-jatterson7352]

Wha 'bout Rent

[@kiaramaes4415]

what about Beetlejuice?

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

And Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... baret

[@stqrsz]

LMFAOAOOAA THEY ARE ALREADY MAKINF A MOVIE

[@MattKrath]

The irony is that I'm enjoying this via KZbin 6 days later...

[@corneliuswhite5139]

here here! ;)

[@sunnylilme]

I was thinking the same thing..

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

Lol

[@oliverdavies3775]

me too lol

[@2zwaantjes]

9 days later... Love it!

[@franfrankie7]

He went from hosting the tonys to the cats movie.

[@TamannaDas]

He must have shot it before though

[@sebastianverasegura4041]

@@matttmcswiggen7996 it isnt

[@Aanike09]

@@matttmcswiggen7996 Welp

[@braydenthomas6104]

And the Emoji Movie

[@brookeg1665]

He was good in the movie honestly

[@Rob0602]

24,601 shows left on his queue... Les Mis reference!

[@xaxiya]

Love it! I have a shirt with just those numbers on it from when I saw it live! It was amazing❤️

[@novembergold4144]

So glad someone noticed! 😄

[@MizzWGGrrrl]

Thanks! I never would have known the significance of that number.

[@moe2436]

Do you mind explaining me? Sorry I didn't get it.

[@sofiaestaybustos4141]

@@moe2436 in Les Mis, Jean Valjean was prisioner number 24601

[@mariahlovelady8203]

Watching this in 2020 because the wholesome way that he chuckles at the end when he gets that standing ovation and the genuine emotion that he shows to finally getting to the place that he has worked toward his whole life, just helps me believe in humanity a little more ❤️

[@azul_trejo12]

That last part always makes me tear up, I'm just like a proud mom haha 🥺

[@katiem4935]

Yess this!🥺

[@musicaltheatrelover4717]

Alex Brightman is in character the whole time 😂 he’s staring into my soul

[@myMelodyj]

Musical Theater Lover I know I love him!

[@giuseppinasanger6410]

Wow, the amount of work that went into his performing that opening number is incredible. He is not only talented, but obviously so hard working and dedicated. Hats off to him!!

[@KayleeFarnes]

James Corden seems like the sweetest guy. I love his smile and laugh at the end, like he's so amazed that they're standing for him. He's just great.

[@redd605]

He seems a humble man, glad he is a success in America,but he never forgotten how it all started with him ,doing Gavin and Stacey again.

[@tlaf-yh2px]

So you are the one who watched.

[@bethrobb3684]

Farnes Family Scrapbook With James, What you see, is what you get. Hi has no false “ airs or graces” He is a classy, honest, dignified guy, love him!❤️👏

[@its.bethm.98]

What I absolutely love about all of the openings James has done, including this one is that you can feel his genuine want to do nothing more than celebrate an art form he loves and has so much appreciation for. He also always finds a way to showcase every show, so many nominees, and the other hard working performers in the industry. He makes it about so much more than himself and it couldn't be more refreshing. Also the way he tears up at the end: you KNOW it's such an overwhelming moment and it's such a genuine reaction.

[@meggblackwell6980]

James' reaction to standing ovation was everything ❤❤❤❤

[@BubblyBrainiac]

Alex Brightman wins for staying in character with that stare. Oh my god.

[@joakuz]

BubblyBrainiac yes! 💚

[@carlym9347]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@argyropoeia]

pretty sure they all stayed in character! barry glickman was posing for the camera, and the fates had these stares on like they wanted that to happen.

[@zoelevitt2822]

bramblesong they were just pointing that out because he has such a chaotic character, and he had all these weird stances and facial expressions going on

[@andreacabrales4053]

Ikr? 💚

[@azeho3536]

Missed opportunity: Bryan running back to his seat and asked “what did i miss?”

[@HelgaCavoli]

True.

[@BeaulieuTodd]

Ha ha. That's great.

[@chey6833]

ngl i was actually waiting for that

[@mkspangenberg]

lol I thought the same.

[@alanletford5301]

8

[@jennifergillespie7378]

James : ...because none of our shows are streaming Disney : streams Hamilton

[@lucinda2329]

It wasn't streamed. It was a movie.

[@maxh7788]

Lucinda Yes, technically, but it’s on their streaming service.

[@chloboboo7842]

I want them to do what they did with Hamilton to be done with beetlejuice but I don’t think it has enough money to do that

[@anikxa6401]

Don't forget that on Disney+ there are also abailable Newsies!

[@gracewood9332]

@@lucinda2329 yeah and so is Newsies

[@wvuwhat]

I'm not a big theater guy, but James Corden should host every. single. year.

[@Stormed95]

He can alternate years with NPH lol

[@maximorumba]

Neil Patrick Harris did a better job.

[@wvuwhat]

Storm D That works for me too!

[@MKPiatkowski]

Still pining for Hugh Jackman but no doubting how great James is.

[@Chelsea-sf3bx]

Storm D and Hugh Jackman

[@carlymannix2173]

The Guy That is playing Beetlejuice really kept in character!

[@TamannaDas]

Alex Brightman!

[@rinisghei1134]

That beautiful man is Alex Brightman, my dude.

[@rand0mpers0n79]

Yes, bow before Alex Brightman you peasant! Nah in all honesty he just really has fun with Beetlejuice and Broadway in general so he does it randomly even out of costume a lot and we love him😂

[@kateschneider8789]

I think the funniest part of this is when you look at the back with the when the whole ensemble is onstage and you can clearly tell who the Beetlejuice cast members are because the entire cast is dressed in black.

[@lottie4945]

Kate Schneider ikr 😂 I was just looking for them. And then Sophia and Alex are so cuteee

[@midoriioyama9548]

I cant find them 😭😭

[@midoriioyama9548]

I cant find them 😭😭

[@mattcabrera997]

And Alex has bright green hair

[@jennywalker9011]

The Beetlejuice cast is just iconic in this. Alex in character for the whole time, and Sophia is not just shorter than like everyone, but she was holding her phone. Did anyone else realize that? They’re just the most iconic Broadway cast I’ve ever seen.

[@conniecrawford5231]

James may not have a dancer’s body BUT he has a performer’s HEART ! Love him!

[@cursedbycait9390]

Dude, he has a perfect dancing body

[@robbbyyy25]

Such a fat shaming comment, and sadly 300 ppl are the same..smh. He has a dancer body, tf you talking bout? Wtf is a "dancers body" anyway uugh

[@wrxbev]

wow, that's an incredibly gross thing to say!!

[@sanne6925]

Why is everyone so upset he obviously doesn’t have a dancers body😂

[@wrxbev]

Sanne Willemse because it's a shitty comment. i am a dancer and i know just how toxic the weight/body side of comments can ruin careers, confidence and even lives OUT of performing. if people would think before they commented.. we wouldn't have to reply with this shit. have a brain and a heart please.

[@ginasmith2976]

I AM BLOATED AND I JUST CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! Girls understand the pain.

[@KennyBye]

it’s so weird to see him standing right next to the guy who played barry first

[@leid.s8707]

Exactly

[@nopethatstuleck2151]

FOR REALL

[@marshy3847]

Same

[@alexcooper279]

Hey dear how are you doing today

[@thisrandomboyp7976]

:,)

[@sunakonakahara8425]

“That chubby dude from Into The Woods who played the baker.”

[@unprocessed_life]

lmao

[@Nargon46]

What's his name man?

[@ZoieKP]

Wait, the one from Dr. Who with the baby? Haha

[@LuzMaria95]

Sunako Nakahara Lmao 😂

[@Pixmon00]

What's his name man? James Corden His name is James Corden And these are what I'll be awarding But just you wait, just you wait.

[@Littlebit31]

That was fantastic, and loads of singing and dancing by Cordon! Love him so much

[@lisaryplanski4921]

Littlebit31 me too. He is so funny and lovable .

[@aotower5470]

@@lisaryplanski4921 1h

[@Lumibear.]

I started to see a pattern with the little pauses, a moment to catch his breath I think, but considering it’s not really his job to sing and dance, he did great! I wonder if he could give Madonna lessons?

[@jonstone9741]

Fat Boy can dance! And do the splits! (Ouch.) Didn't know he could do that.

[@Savvy-Prince]

Okay, I legit started tearing up at 9:49! He was so appreciated of the standing ovation.. you can tell he was so proud of himself ☺️☺️☺️☺️ it made my heart so happy

[@00AgentKrabie]

IKR,SAME! Damn,that was so overwhelming to see,but James was probably feeling so much more overwhelmed with emotion than I ever was! My heart is so happy for him too,he deserves it more than anything!

[@Savvy-Prince]

Emily Krabill 100% AGREE!!

[@alanletford5301]

8

[@00AgentKrabie]

Savvy Core ayyy!

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

💖💖💖💖

[@Al_Rey]

I love how the comments are mostly "Good for James, he deserves it 😃" and "Alex Brightman was so in character the whole time! 😍"

[@lilydawson6866]

9:49 James has one of them "I did it" moments... Well done!!

[@a3day]

Lily Dawson right?! That’s what choked me up!! It was all good fun and then that moment happened and my heart melted.

[@NahB0ii]

When he go choked up at the end and u can hear him giggling and see his eyes watery and red.. it means so much to him to be there awww 🥺 sweet baby angle 😭 💕 To see him all the time on carpool karaoke and now finally at the Tony Awards 😭🥰 well done !

[@m.c.master4622]

To see him at the Tony Awards finally? He won a Tony in 2014! Yes, before TV.

[@fionanicolson2021]

James is such an all round talented guy.

[@KittyPistachio]

WOW one of the best openings I’ve seen in recent years!!! And the look on James’ face during the standing O brought me to tears.

[@IWillBeHers]

I can just imagine James Corden doing this entire opening number in his shower every night for a month before the ceremony.

[@SJKM]

in the CAR ON THE WAY TO WORK waaah!

[@mjf857]

ugh

[@coolcow6568]

James pausing to self-promo his own show is a MOOD

[@cyasis9143]

Cool Cow why does anyone even like him?? Haven’t you heard about the people that have come out about him being an asshole to fans and non-celebs

[@siem9329]

@@cyasis9143 is this true? Links?

[@cyasis9143]

Gray Rage Winter Watch reddit videos on rude celebs there’s plenty in there about James cordon

[@siem9329]

@@cyasis9143 am I suppose to trust that? Well, maybe, that's true. But, is there more story to it? Maybe he's just joking around and the people get offended or maybe it was just his bad day or his not feeling. BTW, if he is ever like what people been calling James. I guess, he must change because there are many people who idolize and love him. I'm neutral

[@jocelynbogart1587]

@@cyasis9143 Also, how would you feel like if you were constantly hounded by people on the street? They never take a break .

[@tori2470]

AW JAMES DESERVES EVERY BIT OF THAT STANDING OVATION💞💞 So thankful to have someone like him who not only understands but appreciates all that is the theatre!

[@jond7917]

...when the opening gets a standing ovation, simply brilliant and the joy in his face!!!

[@olivia5077]

When James is such a good singer and actor that he can literally sneak a water break in the middle of the opening number and no one cared 😂

[@seexive4912]

Phillipa Is Good!

[@HawkMaestroTTV]

Good actor? Cinderella and cats?

[@lilychellex]

@@HawkMaestroTTV into the woods? Gavin and Stacey?

[@HawkMaestroTTV]

@@lilychellex Ocean's 8 and Peter Rabbit

[@trvman1]

Good singer? Fair singer maybe, No one does it better then Neil Patrick Harris. The only times I watch the opening live is when he is the host.

[@Sanfranshelley]

Awwww the ending was like," They like me, they really like me!" Sweet ✌️😍🤟

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

He was so happy at the end, it was cuuute!.!😊 It made me happy to see him happy☺ (Thx for the likes,😁👍🏾)

[@00AgentKrabie]

IKR! But to be fair,wouldn't you, if you got a standing ovation on a broadway stage for the Tony's?

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

@@00AgentKrabie yeah totally!!!!!

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

@@00AgentKrabie im really glad he got a chance to do a broadway act, he can really sing.😁

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

COMMENT IF YOU THINK HE DESRVES TO DO BROADWAY MORE OFTEN!!!! ⬇👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@socorrocallado509]

@@harryswatermelonsugar7636 p2p lo 0

[@evaniyathomas]

"I'm bloated as hell and I can't take it anymore!!!" LMAOOOOOOO I WHEEZED SO HARD

[@00AgentKrabie]

IKR,DAMN,LMFAO!

[@nolabels2331]

I love Network!

[@onlyyourstrulykz]

It was the best part! XD

[@aru21_]

Me right now. xD

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

Bahahahaha

[@NathanielPx]

I've watched this about 10 thousand times and still get teary-eyed every since time!! There's nothing like a live theater show! The energy the buzzes when you're in the room is incredible!

[@evaniyathomas]

A STANDING OVATION!!!DAMN RIGHT ITS WHAT EVERY BROADWAY STAR DESERVES!!!!

[@00AgentKrabie]

IKR,HE REALLY DOES,HE JUST DOES!

[@harryswatermelonsugar7636]

He was really awsome

[@tommykenworthy9950]

Not just Broadway star but any theatre performer anywhere

[@laurenslack9169]

I love how proud Adam Driver looked, how proud they all looked of James, and the whistles and cheers. So wholesome.

[@jumpforjoy6]

Why pick Adam driver lmao

[@USMLELive]

9:38 I stopped. I felt emotional and shed a tear. Your achievements are remarkable. You have worked hard and stayed humble. You are a gem of a human and I am so very happy for you. Great work man.

[@Xxaire31]

Amir Mullick Me too. I was tearing up before I read any comments saying the same

[@raghadb2044]

he is actually really rude in public -_-

[@Kikiricki11]

r.s.b 1997 Really? When I met him, he was such a sweetheart and he was so sweet to my mother as well! He even took more than a few pictures because quote „no no I don’t look good wait“😂😂❤️

[@charliep123]

“Law and Order corpses” * Alex Brightman raises hand * Typecast as *dead*

[@kavyb1730]

They all did

[@wriggleby]

Literally everyone raised their hand

[@dizzyMongoose]

That was awesome. Bravo, Mr. Corden. You deserved that standing ovation.

[@mojadero4]

Paco. Candela

[@not2busy]

Excellent. I was really surprised by this. The man's got real talent. Well done everyone!

[@badazzledhippo6010]

Well... he has been in several musicals. Including the live action Into the Woods.

[@not2busy]

@@badazzledhippo6010 I admit I don't know much about him other than being a talk show host. I was impressed when he followed through going skydiving with Tom Cruise. But this really opened my eyes.

[@lauraagudinmonte3007]

James Corden is amazing. He looked so proud of himself at the end cherishing every moment. Congratulations James!🎉

[@stillatin]

Still not even close to nph

[@00AgentKrabie]

@@stillatin It was still amazing.

[@00AgentKrabie]

IKR,SAME! Wouldn't you? Yeah,go James,you deserve so much love,no stress and lots of happiness. He deserves it,he deserves all the success in the world.

[@dalangie]

@@stillatin Why always this comparisions??? Everyone has his/her own personalities, skills etc.. Do you like when someone says about you "But he/she is not that good like that colleague/person" ? Especially in art its often more a thing of taste and preferences than of skills.

[@sarahlovesx]

James Corden does not get enough credit for how far he's come in his career

[@pingunootnoot1838]

This performance is dedicated to the theatre community, the audience, and to all the thespians and theatre lovers in the world! It truly reminds me of all the reasons why I love theatre so much. Because if you really think about it - you’re either a theatre person or you’re not a theatre person. I feel like you have to be a theatre person to “TRULY” experience and truly appreciate this performance. That being said, it was an jaw dropping performing full of SO much joy, passion, love, and BROADWAY! Hooray to us! To this community! To every theatre lovers. What a blessing it is!

[@blastermasterguy]

Bryan Cranston: I AM BLOATED AS HELL...AND I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMOREEEEE!

[@اسماعيلوشرار]

Network 1975

[@FenaLoL]

Is that a reference I dont get it 🙄

[@اسماعيلوشرار]

@@FenaLoL That's a line from the movie Network 1975. It is considered as one of the best movies of all times and it handles the topic of TV and ratings etc...

[@bobbychen4697]

Fena Reti yes it is. Bryan Cranston’s broadway show called Network closed the night before the Tony Awards. It’s about how a news reporter goes crazy because of the ongoing events. The famous line is “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore” when Bryan says “I’m bloated as hell” because he has to go to the bathroom

[@eleazarmando]

A FULL MOOD!

[@LOLlailaliciousful]

Jame's face at the end though during the standing ovation :'))))))))

[@spookyhamilton2732]

“Tv, you pay us so much more than the theaters!” *sophia Anne caurso nods* Me: *dies* (She just left Beetlejuice for tv)

[@fazzybear5649]

Lol probably

[@ThatFandubGirl]

@@fazzybear5649 yeah that was her legit reason for leaving, she wanted to pursue television because she was getting bored from doing the same show 8 times a week. It was probably also destroying her voice

[@seexive4912]

A Bad Day!

[@tashreeqa_ek]

You can see it in his eyes after the standing ovation that he is so honoured and I love him for that

[@harriyoma]

Make it be blue if you can see that James is actually happy in tears after the legendary performance!!! 👇🏻

[@richardholmesmusic2128]

legendary. Use the word in 20 years when people are still talking about it. Legendary isn't what happened 5 minutes ago! And in 5 years, nobody will remember this crappy number.

[@miraclelurker]

@@richardholmesmusic2128 Musicians have to be the least generous people on the planet.

[@mkspangenberg]

Yes I love him. He is like a kid in a candy store!

[@black_foresst]

James Corden is a massive bell end

[@yassermostafa6748]

عهه٧غ٦٦ل٧تلاغغغف٥قففقفقب

[@lucaswhitlock1920]

No one is Broadway and chilling What an icon

[@sofiaturi6301]

Lucas Whitlock ikr

[@00AgentKrabie]

Yass! IKR,he just is,he just is!

[@grace.jkelly]

I love how James high fives "Barry" from the Prom and then goes on to play him in the movie. So satisfying hahaha

[@cristiesvega2413]

Full circle 🤣💓

[@gracewood9332]

🤣

[@josephsalenga3736]

Easter egg HAHA!

[@melsyoutube]

Wow this was SOOO good. And his giggle at the end was so cute! Really well written, funny, witty and an amazing cast of talent!!!

[@marciocoelho2481]

Man, to memorize all those lyrics and routine, and then perform it all live... that kid's got it all.

[@andypsynfyn]

and an auto cue

[@CharlieAUS]

He has an ear piece

[@shadoninja]

@@CharlieAUS Isn't the speaker in his ear just to make sure he hears his own voice and stays in tune?

[@debbiejansen1178]

He sure does!

[@mannylugz5872]

@@CharlieAUS You still need to memorize and practice those lines/words else you will end up mumbling.

[@ROCKSWOT]

(Subscribe ROCKSWOT) James Corden is a superstar! He invests his whole heart, it's awesome! Thank you, James!

[@jasonbarrylambeth]

literally... if he went any harder his heart would probably stop

[@QueenOfArabianSea]

What a talented man.

[@personalcheeses8073]

ROCKSWOT Whatever, please keep him

[@leandrogemelli4204]

The late late show kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLHY4pvZpihZrs

[@mercymainly8996]

Ive seen this 17 times now and it never loses its magic touch. im so glad they were ice enough to show this on KZbin despite the fact the point of the song is 'this something you can only experience live'. I haven't seen any of the other Tony openings but im 100% sure this is the best one.

[@Max-zs7di]

You should totally check out Neil Patrick Harris’s opening! That one and this one are probably my favorites

[@jadonbaldwin8311]

"8 times a week we go straight to hell..." "And we go gay to The Prom!"

[@molly-cw9tj]

Well... one leads to another, apparently

[@JoseDiaz-ki8zn]

the beetlejuice cast needed more screen time just saying 💁‍♀️

[@bsquared4604]

let it go

[@wriggleby]

@@JoseDiaz-ki8zn okay and

[@katetaylor6169]

Hits different now that James was Barry in the prom movie

[@menty6633]

James really is an outstanding talent. He is fearless.

[@TheZenzen76]

You shouldn't be afraid to do an opening number that was done by Neil Patrick Harris years before.... It worked then, it had to work on Sunday...

[@menty6633]

@@TheZenzen76 You still have to pull it off live...

[@bridgetpackard1501]

When he said "it's thrilling to be alive" I started crying. Such a great performance James!!!

[@raltog8654]

I love this. It captures the feeling of live shows perfectly and James performing it is icing on the cake, no-one else could do this justice.

[@garybland782]

Very well done, James. Remembering all of the lyrics, blocking and getting through it all on such an important stage - amazing. You deserved the standing ovation.

[@barbielove881]

6:07 Chad from High School Musical really made it!

[@moriahcastrodes9666]

And he said he can't dance hm Ryan proved him wrong

[@TheMrBluMonster]

He really hit that dance out of the park

[@haleypolfliet5173]

i didnt even notice corbin at first wow

[@771Ashley77]

Well he is currently on broadway lol

[@lydiawillow2607]

WHAT!!??? Omg I didn’t even notice

[@zeehambrick8336]

Haters: he cant sing James: * sips tea* hold my tea

[@marianne5055]

He gets really breathy though

[@zeehambrick8336]

@@marianne5055 at least he tries 😂😂

[@KenDanieli]

Lousy singer

[@johnsweda2999]

Least he not using autotune got to say something for that how many singers sound dreadful but you don't know

[@zeehambrick8336]

@@johnsweda2999 right

[@dorio6363]

the beetlejuice cast im crying i love them

[@yeetmeat203]

I don’t even know why I gasped frantically when I saw Alex Brightman

[@brookeleary427]

These 10 minutes felt like 2. I was completely captivated the whole time. Thank you James, your beautiful background dancers, and whoever came up with this song.👏

[@k.nicoledavis8537]

Didn't want it to end! Was wondering where I could get a ticket for THAT!

[@monkeman5226]

I love how Alex brightmen is just giving the camera the death stare the entire time!

[@wolfvalley8724]

Alex’s facial expressions are amazing and hilarious

[@davidcattin7006]

Spectacular! Oh, to be in that audience one day... Nothing like live theater!

[@Kasia_nov]

HOLY SH*T , love it!! That was meaningful, incredible and jaw dropping. James you have killed it, to do this performance and to remember all the words - I can't imagine how long you must have rehearsed it over and over again. Really well done!!

[@jettwashed]

Just when I thought Broadway had died, this was a lovely little reminder of what it truly is 🙌

[@melissam597]

Why do you think it’s dead?!

[@aeris44]

Melissa McDonald People ALWAYS day this. Even though it’s not true at all. The whole nostalgia thing I guess.

[@jettwashed]

@@melissam597 I just think that making movies into broadway shows is killing it. Like Mean Girls, Spongebob, 13 Going on 30, The Devil Wears Prada and all the new ones about singers like Britney Spears and Whitney Houston. Personally I feel all the remakes and revivals of old films and shows is killing it, as there seems to be not much that is new or fresh. It's kinda like the Disney trend of remaking old films when they could put that same energy into something completely new. But obviously, that's just my opinion and it doesn't mean the shows don't have potential. :)

[@cadhlak.3037]

@@melissam597 personally I thought musicals in particular were dead, because all it seemed to be until a few years ago was elitist actors celebrate how sophisticated they were. It wasn't relatable to "regular people" for so long, but it's becoming far more fun and interesting

[@jamieriggensyahoo.com187ri8]

Yeah no talents or skills

[@creativehogg8628]

This was some serious work behind this opening production and a TON of pressure for James to perform. Well done. It doesn't get bigger than this audience.

[@nuvoflo]

Give that man a Tony for Best Host Musical Number!

[@edkim41222]

That would go to Neil Patrick Harris

[@RaymondHng]

The television broadcast qualifies for a number of Emmy Awards. They will be giving those out in September. Neil Patrick Harris has won some for his work on the Tony Awards.

[@BendawgLJ]

Lobby the Emmys

[@disneyfan6268]

*Beetlejuice cast walls on stage* Crowd- *freaks the heck out* Me-“YAASSSSS*

[@fluffyhales]

But the crowd didn't freak out when they walked on stage... They cheered for them, sure but they were also cheering for the dancers.

[@crepejello]

I LOVE your profile pic!!!

[@thegreentak]

You can tell how James was thinking it's all surreal to him at the end... I'm so happy for him =')

[@archittles9856]

Sophia Anne Caruso is so short compared to everyone else 😂, it’s so cute

[@jadynbonewitz]

ikr

[@Elnis888]

You have to give this to James Corden: he made the absolute best of what nature gave him to work with. Meanwhile: this opening number was extremely well thought out and directed! The dancers are awesome!

[@time_trippers]

He's made a little go a very long way...

[@BeastInTheMaking007]

this is why i like james.. he's legit! you are really awesome! such a wonderful legacy to perform like that. more power to you!

[@mansidhunna1]

Ugh! That look on his face right at the end - priceless ❤️

[@Isabella-od8wm]

7:40-8:18 always makes me tear up🥺 James describes exactly how I feel about theater and why I love doing it. I love performing but my parents don’t support it

[@ViteloElyos]

It's funny how he sings this can't be broadcasted, to me, a dude who is watching this on demand :D But the message, damn. Really loved this opening. Corden, you're amazing. And of course all the other performers who helped creating this :D