ebk57 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Okay, I love Andre DeShields anyway, but his shout-out to Baltimore - my home town! - just made me love him more. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361814
SomeTameGazelle June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 12:45 AM, aradia22 said: Tootsie looks boring. I get wanting to feature a lot of the cast but that number didn't sell me. Expand I wouldn't call that featuring the cast as much as featuring Santino's quick change. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361819
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Shirley looks good. When I saw it Oklahoma broke down along the lines of love it or hate it. I loved it. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361827
Quickbeam June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Lovely nod to Laura Donnelly who was also so amazing in Outlander. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361829
Kimmmmmm June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 12:35 AM, Growsonwalls said: Celia Keenan-Bolger's win was well-deserved. She was incredible as Scout Finch. As for Ain't Too Proud, I didn't like it. For one, I didn't think they exuded the same kind of cool that The Temptations did. Expand Not good at all...the Temptations deserve a LOT better. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361830
EtheltoTillie June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 12:45 AM, aradia22 said: I didn't bother with Best Featured Actor. I'm surprised Carvel got it with the competition from more popular plays. Expand I saw it. He was good. Reptilian. 6 minutes ago, aradia22 said: Tootsie looks boring. I get wanting to feature a lot of the cast but that number didn't sell me. Expand Agreed. I never liked the movie Tootsie, and I was really in the minority there. So I wouldn't even bother with this musical. The singiing sounded kind of off key, too. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361836
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Jez Butterworth's speech was super self-indulgent. Not into it, guy. Broadway's Sally Bowles and Hedwig... Sienna Miller and Darren Criss. Well, that was disappointing. I didn't know if it would go to Andre or Patrick. I wish Patrick had been rewarded for his performance but I haven't seen Andre (someone else played the part off-Broadway) and he's also had a long career and is deserving. Also, it was a nice speech. WHY didn't they air Bob Mackie's speech!?! Grr... it better be online later. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361838
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I loved both Patrick Page and Andre de Shields in Hadestown. Page had the showier role but de Shields deserved it for the warmth with which he narrated the story. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361855
Bewitched June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Ali Stroker sounded much better on this telecast than the cast recording I heard. Still not sure about this revival though. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361861
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 12:58 AM, Growsonwalls said: I loved both Patrick Page and Andre de Shields in Hadestown. Page had the showier role but de Shields deserved it for the warmth with which he narrated the story. Expand And the Road to Hell (reprise) was a master class of acting and singing. Des’ facelift is looking a little tight. Between Hadestown and the Great Comet Rachel is one of our new theatre shining lights. She is fantastic. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361862
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Rachel Chavkin's speech is way less fluffy than usual. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361893
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I still remember watching Ali on The Glee Project. Did she basically sing that whole song? This is an incredibly long medley. This medley is misleading... The show looks great but aside from that guy spraying some on stage audience members, there's no sign this show is as weird as it is. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361897
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Catherine O’Hara’s theme dress is my everything. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361904
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Taylor Mac looks FABULOUS. I wish Gary was nearly as interesting. It was just a bunch of leftist debates post-2016 interspersed with a ton of bathroom humor. Danai looks like a GODDESS. I LOVE THAT OUTFIT. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361912
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Alex Brightman is kinda one note but that note is really pretty fantastic. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361914
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Beetlejuice looks weirdly appealing. This is making me want to see it more so than the Tootsie and Ain't Too Proud segments. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361915
ebk57 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Okay, this Beetlejuice number will sell tickets. Ain't Too Proud and Tootsie - not so much. Which is kinda a shame. Kinda. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361920
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I like Rachel's outfit and styling from the waist up. Whatever, SO HAPPY she won. She's a major talent. I'm excited to see what she'll do going forward. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361924
Caseysgirl June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Well, I’ve seen various productions of Oklahoma over the years, but this one looks a little different. Anyone see it and can shed some light? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361925
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 YES, RACHEL. That speech! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361929
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:10 AM, Caseysgirl said: Well, I’ve seen various productions of Oklahoma over the years, but this one looks a little different. Anyone see it and can shed some light? Expand https://humbledandoverwhelmed.blogspot.com/2019/04/oklahoma-violence-as-american-as-chili.html I saw it. This is what happens. Major spoilers ... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361936
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 @Caseygrrl I would check out the broadwayworld threads. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361940
lovett1979 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:10 AM, Caseysgirl said: Well, I’ve seen various productions of Oklahoma over the years, but this one looks a little different. Anyone see it and can shed some light? Expand It is entirely different. The text is (almost) all the same, but it is played in entirely new ways. I can't really explain specifics, it just has to be experienced. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361943
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:10 AM, Caseysgirl said: Well, I’ve seen various productions of Oklahoma over the years, but this one looks a little different. Anyone see it and can shed some light? Expand It’s really sparse and the characterizations are in shades of charcoal, dark grey and grey. If you have an attachment to the original you probably won’t like it but it is never dull. I loved it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361953
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 So Beetlejuice made the smart choice of starting with the Banana Boat Song. Though it's a little cheap... like if Rocky had done Eye of the Tiger. I don't love the song Alex was singing but it was arguably more appealing as a Tony's opening number that mentioned the audience members. These medleys are so long... Are they giving them more time this year? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361965
dbell1 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I saw The Prom a few months ago. Flipping fabulous. Funny, fierce, heartbreaking and uplifting. Loved it. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361970
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I get Ali but I was pulling for Amber. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361986
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Ok Ali Stroker's speech came across as too glib for me. When the first person she thanks is her agents ... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361992
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Laura Benanti looking like a QUEEN! I thought Ali might win but it was a surprise she won over Amber. I guess featured can often go to the young person. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5361993
irisheyes June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 What has Kristin Chenoweth done to herself? I’m trying to figure out if it’s too much tan, bad plastic surgery, or receding hairline. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362003
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Kristin’s hairline is certainly something. The heart of The Prom is Emma and Alyssa but Barry is crazy lovable. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362018
Popples June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:23 AM, irisheyes said: What has Kristin Chenoweth done to herself? I’m trying to figure out if it’s too much tan, bad plastic surgery, or receding hairline. Expand 1 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362030
ebk57 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 (edited) On 6/10/2019 at 1:23 AM, irisheyes said: What has Kristin Chenoweth done to herself? I’m trying to figure out if it’s too much tan, bad plastic surgery, or receding hairline. Expand Yes Or what @Popples said! Edited June 10, 2019 by ebk57 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362034
EtheltoTillie June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:24 AM, bosawks said: Kristin’s hairline is certainly something. The heart of The Prom is Emma and Alyssa but Barry is crazy lovable. Expand The Prom is fun all around. I highly recommend. Dancing is great, and it's funny. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362035
dbell1 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Kristen looked frozen. Way too much botox or something. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362036
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 It's nice to see The Prom do a different song. It appealed to me more than others they've done but this show is still way down on my list and I won't feel bad if I miss it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362037
lovett1979 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 The Prom should have performed "It's Not About Me" Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362046
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Nvm, The Prom is doing the same song. They just saved it for the end of the medley. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362048
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 The Prom is a great show, very sweet and funny. However it has a very mediocre score and unfortunately that medley they performed proved it. It doesn't have one big memorable anthem like Waitress's "She Used to Be Mine" or Mean Girls' "Apex Predator" ... just to use two shows that weren't big Tony winners. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362054
lovett1979 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Also, the title song was a bad choice for Oklahoma. You can only appreciate that interpretation of it if you've seen the whole production. No sure what would have been better, though. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362068
ebk57 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Yay! A show I saw!!! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362070
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I don't love Corden as a host this year. It's too much like his show with the same kinds of segments. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362071
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I give Michael Shannon props for his interpretation of black tie. Not boring is not a bad thing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362075
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 You can really tell from the outfits who has TV/movie money and who just has theater money. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362082
Growsonwalls June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 On 6/10/2019 at 1:32 AM, lovett1979 said: Also, the title song was a bad choice for Oklahoma. You can only appreciate that interpretation of it if you've seen the whole production. No sure what would have been better, though. Expand People Will Say We're In Love? And yay at Boys in the Band winning! It was amazing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362084
SomeTameGazelle June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 (edited) On 6/10/2019 at 1:29 AM, aradia22 said: Nvm, The Prom is doing the same song. They just saved it for the end of the medley. Expand They did Unruly Heart on Colbert, It's Not About Me on Seth Meyers, and You Happened on The View, so they have been doing a variety. Edited June 10, 2019 by SomeTameGazelle Added links 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362089
Bewitched June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Tuc Watkins has not aged since One Life to Live went off the air. David and Dorian forever. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362096
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 This way of highlighting plays is worth it to give Tarell this moment. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362102
bosawks June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 I read an article about The Boys in the Band original cast member Cliff Gorman and his wife taking care of Robert La Tourneaux, another original cast member, as he was dying from AIDS. It broke my heart, there’s probably a whole other play in there about that. I wish I remembered were I read it, it was years ago. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362117
aradia22 June 10, 2019 Share June 10, 2019 Glad that moment from Choir Boy was preserved. I wish I'd made more of an effort to go see it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/25636-the-annual-tony-awards-general-discussion/page/20/#findComment-5362125
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