The Annual Tony Awards - General Discussion

[MostlyC]

The dress was great.  I wasn't crazy about her Let It Go.  But that's what eight shows a week can do to you.

[irisheyes]

I think I’m getting a good idea what’s going to win best musical. Hopefully A Band’s Visit will go on national tour soon. 

[scarynikki12]

Yeah it totally sucks because the Tony recipients are far more likely to be coherent and enjoyable than the other award shows. 

[bosawks]

Looks like ALW got some Botox touch up for this and he can’t even crack prime time...

[legaleagle53]

1 hour ago, bosawks said:

Every time I see something from the revival of My Fair Lady it makes me wish I didn’t hate the ending so damn much.

You’re ruining your life Eliza!

 

If it makes you feel any better, George Bernard Shaw hated the ending as much as you did.  He always insisted that Eliza and Higgins shouldn't and couldn't get married and that he wanted Eliza to be independent of Higgins.  I understand that the current ending is now closer to what Shaw intended.

Edited June 11, 2018 by legaleagle53

[sweeks]

Just now, bosawks said:

Looks like ALW got some Botox touch up for this and he can’t even crack prime time...

He looks more and more like a Muppet each time I see him.

[rwlevin]

1 minute ago, irisheyes said:

I think I’m getting a good idea what’s going to win best musical. Hopefully A Band’s Visit will go on national tour soon. 

A national tour was already announced. It really is a special show.

[bosawks]

Just now, legaleagle53 said:

If it makes you feel any better, George Bernard Shaw hated the ending as much as you did.  He always insisted that Eliza and Higgins shouldn't and couldn't get married, and that he wanted Eliza to be independent of Higgins.  I understand that the current ending is now closer to what Shaw intended.

It actually does make me feel better,my dislike of the show never felt that great.

[MostlyC]

Every time I see something from the revival of My Fair Lady it makes me wish I didn’t hate the ending so damn much.

You’re ruining your life Eliza!

 

Go see this current production.  I promise, you will be happier.

[scarynikki12]

POTTER WON DIRECTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

 

[taragel]

1 minute ago, irisheyes said:

I think I’m getting a good idea what’s going to win best musical. Hopefully A Band’s Visit will go on national tour soon. 

The national tour launches in Spring 2019 in Providence, actually. It's on my season ticket schedule for PPAC. I was really surprised it announced a tour so soon after the Broadway opening but I guess it's just that good!

[scarynikki12]

Chris Jackson! Hello love.

[bosawks]

Is everyone affiliated with The Band’s Visit a wonderful, empathetic person?

[sweeks]

I tend to be cynical when it comes to "In Memoriam" segments, but "For Forever" is like a dog whistle for my soul. By the end of this broadcast, I will be all cried out.

[bosawks]

Ugh, RIP Jan Maxwell, I forgot you were gone too soon.

That’s about as good as you can do a In Memorial segment I think.

[argrow]

CBS must be relieved that Happy Birthday entered public domain a few years ago.

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[wonderwoman]

3 minutes ago, sweeks said:

 

I tend to be cynical when it comes to "In Memoriam" segments, but "For Forever" is like a dog whistle for my soul. By the end of this broadcast, I will be all cried out.

 

yeah, lots of tears this year. but, this is how the in memorium segment should be done, with the main focus on those who've passed. the oscars drive me nuts. between showcasing whoever's performing and some "creative" camera work, some years it's impossible to see the names. here's hoping that the oscar producers might take note. 

[mtlchick]

I need a sequined white jumpsuit. 

[anniebird]

Who were those last 3 presenters for Summer? Did he say they were somebody's daughters?

[scarynikki12]

Matt Bomer! Speaking of hotties...

Love the other three but Matt? 

[chitowngirl]

I believe they are Donna Summer’s daughters.

[Popples]

1 minute ago, anniebird said:

Who were those last 3 presenters for Summer? Did he say they were somebody's daughters?

They were Donna Summers' daughters.

[anniebird]

1 minute ago, Popples said:

They were Donna Summers' daughters.

Thank you .

[scarynikki12]

HARRY POTTER WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mtlchick]

"A man who became a father, Jack Thorne."

(he's about to start, the band plays him off.)

 

COME ON, SHOW.  YOU'RE BETTER THAN THAT.

[bosawks]

I desperately want Summer to hang on!

I have it penciled in as my summer TKTS musical...

5 minutes ago, scarynikki12 said:

Matt Bomer! Speaking of hotties...

Love the other three but Matt? 

I thought the different colored tuxes were a nice touch. 

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[scarynikki12]

Every award show should have goats from now on. 

[Browncoat]

Nathan Lane did not look amused by the goat.

[mtlchick]

Um, any show that has a goat showing up in a bow tie is a show I need to be at.  

[sweeks]

The Once On This Island performance was amazing! By far, it is my favorite one of the night (I'm not counting "Seasons of Love" by the MDS students, since that is in an untouchable category by itself). I hadn't thought a lot about Alex Newell as a performer, but now I understand why so many critics were confused by the fact that he wasn't nominated for a Tony for this.  

[scarynikki12]

John Leguizamo brings the funny. 

[bosawks]

4 minutes ago, Browncoat said:

Nathan Lane did not look amused by the goat.

I don’t know, it looked he was giving it its own ovation.

[Browncoat]

1 minute ago, bosawks said:

I don’t know, it looked he was giving it its own ovation.

Eventually, but initially, not so much.

[bosawks]

Just now, Browncoat said:

Eventually, but initially, not so much.

To be fair the goat’s performance started slow but it built throughout the performance....

[Browncoat]

I heart Tony Shalhoub.

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[Machiabelly]

The woman with Tony Shaloub is captivating 

[scarynikki12]

Loving this piece from The Band’s Visit. 

[scarynikki12]

Smart move to have a Mary Poppins trailer during the Tonys. Hi Lin!

[Caseysgirl]

The Tony’s are my favorite awards show. Everyone seems so much classier and more evolved.

[rwlevin]

Omar Sharif is such a hauntingly beautiful song. I’m surprised they didn’t do Welcome to Nowhere because that encompasses the entire cast but Omar Sharif was the right choice.

[anniebird]

Carousel wins for best choreography --- it really deserved to win that one.

[scarynikki12]

I love Christine Baranski so much. 

[Browncoat]

And the goat wins!

[jjj]

5 hours ago, bosawks said:

Fun Home was based on a graphic novel and you can argue that Hamilton was based on the Ron Chernow biography.

I acknowledge your point but musical derivatives are part of the history from Edna Ferber’s Show Boat to Lynn Riggs’ Green Grow the Lilacs to Ingmar Bergman’s Smiles of a Summer Night.

I think the issue is ultimately with quality not origin, and that is a point I agree with heartily.

"110 in the Shade" was a musical based on the play/film "The Rainmaker" (Burt Lancaster, Katherine Hepburn).  Beautiful music, with some lines from the film made into lyrics.  

[scarynikki12]

Once On This Island totally killed it so yaaaaaay!! 

[scarynikki12]

The goat better get treats tonight. 

[vibeology]

Oh Bobby!

[sweeks]

Once On This Island for the win! I'm so very excited for them (though not nearly as excited as they were - I really don't think they expected to win). 

[Browncoat]

What did De Niro say that got bleeped?

[mtlchick]

I'm sorry, the goat and chicken need to be on that stage.