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

James Corden celebrated the magic of live shows, with a brief interruption from Bryan Cranston, to open the 2019 Tony Awards. James was joined on stage by the casts of Ain't Too Proud, Tootsie, Oklahoma!, Beetlejuice, The Prom, Hadestown, and Kiss Me, Kate. Watch the 73rd Annual Tony Awards live on the West Coast at 8pm on CBS and CBS All Access, and stream the show on demand with CBS All Access.

[khadijashee]

"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,

[DavidCherrie]

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

[frigginsweet]

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

[elliejones]

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

[ellenciompi]

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.

[Warner]

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.

[suzanne]

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!

[saraje]

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

[po]

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

[kawilson]

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

[rebeccahopkins]

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. 😭

[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. :)

[alliedepuydt]

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

[MattKrath]

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

[comegeturapplesauce]

James: *has breakdown*


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

[lisawilliams]

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

[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.

[ginasmith]

I AM BLOATED AND I JUST CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!


Girls understand the pain.

[lanebritten]

James: These shows aren't movies

Hamilton: allow us to introduce ourselves

[nathalia]

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