The tribute’s cast extended beyond its central performer. Dylan Mulvaney and Whitney Leavitt took part, as did Julianne Hough and Adrienne Warren. Alex Newell appeared alongside Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Queen Latifah, with members of Chicago’s current Broadway ensemble completing the lineup.

Footage of the number spread online soon afterward. Trevor’s Take uploaded a clip to YouTube on June 26, 2026; it quickly reached 105,651 views and collected 2,632 likes. One viewer argued that P!nk belonged on Broadway, while someone else said Fosse would have loved what she did. Critics described the routine as a show-stopping combination of theater and pop, and some online theatergoers regarded it as an unofficial Broadway audition.

On Reddit, commenters praised both the musical performance and P!nk’s work as host. Some said her presence elevated the broadcast from merely good to great. Her command of the vocals also attracted attention, with one admirer saying the classic jazz number suited her instrument perfectly. Viewers were additionally directed to compare the live interpretation with the song’s appearance in the Academy Award-winning film adaptation.

The Tony Awards performance was framed as another example of the versatility P!nk has shown across her long career, joining her pop success with intricate theatrical choreography and a cast of experienced stage artists. Admirers focused on her determination to keep developing and defying skepticism. One fan portrayed her career as an ongoing effort to prove herself, praising her repeated ability to silence naysayers. After the appearance, audiences were waiting to see when she would officially perform on Broadway.