ebk57 June 7, 2015 Share June 7, 2015 I can't deal with the pre-game shows. I'm watching 60 Minutes interview Bradley Cooper. Sorta like a Tony warmup... Link to comment
aradia22 June 7, 2015 Share June 7, 2015 So far I think the attendees have done a good job with the fashion but the red carpet set-up still isn't as slick as it should be and I don't think it's going to move anyone on "social media." Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Damn, Alan. I never thought I'd ever see anyone with whiter legs than mine. 1 Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Someone get Kristen a safety pin so she doesn't have to keep holding her skirt closed. Link to comment
Popples June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Nice suit, Alan... I just noticed his shoes, and he should have shaved his legs. Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Something Rotten is derived from the Mel Brooks' sitcom of old, yes? Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Something Rotten is derived from the Mel Brooks' sitcom of old, yes? That was called When Things were Rotten (according to IMDB). This is a show set in Shakespeare's time. These guys hate him and are trying to be more successful than he is. At least I think that's the basic plot. Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks, ebk57. I remember When Things Were Rotten (not just things, but also kings were rotten) and the costumes looked medievally to me. But now that you mention it, they are much more Elizabethany. Edited June 8, 2015 by ABay Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) I did not really enjoy Hugh Jackman hosting last year. I think it was much smarter to start small this year instead of trying to top one of those big NPH numbers. It was like a monologue with music and the transition to A Musical from Something Rotten kept the energy up and still provided the spectacle. I will say that A Musical didn't get me excited about Something Rotten and it made me understand what people were saying about a ton of theatre references without actual jokes behind them. Edited June 8, 2015 by aradia22 Link to comment
Charlie Baker June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Well, it was kind of nice they didn't go for an opening to top the NPH or Hugh numbers--but it was not tremendously scintillating. Then there's Something Rotten with that How-many-references-can-you-pick-up number? OK, I guess. How does KC manage those heels? 1 Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Also, I should have placed that bet on them definitely starting with Wilkommen. ;) How does KC manage those heels? Practice? I am short. She is tiny. Every time I've seen her she's been in crazy heels. Anna Chlumsky and Debra Messing match down to having terrible hairdos. 1 Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Did Debra and Anna wear the same dress on purpose? Link to comment
Crs97 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I just went through a slideshow of the arrivals. It started with Jennifer Lopez. Why in the world is she even there? They know she can't act or sing, right? Wow, a lot of really, really, really ugly dresses. Link to comment
bosawks June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I think I saw the King's shoes on the clearance rack at DSW.... 2 Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I used to have a pair of Rockport flats just like them. Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 That was awkward making Ruthie Ann Miles jump into that song with no context but I'm glad she was featured because I really do think she was the MVP of that show. I'm liking Alan and Kristin checking in all the time. I don't think it's going to be a flashy hosting job and that's OK. Sometimes you just want someone keeping the ship on course. 2 Link to comment
Popples June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I just went through a slideshow of the arrivals. It started with Jennifer Lopez. Why in the world is she even there? They know she can't act or sing, right? I'm convinced she would show up to an opening of an envelope if it was televised and had a red carpet. 1 Link to comment
Crs97 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I get why she wants to be there; I have absolutely no idea why she was invited. 1 Link to comment
Charlie Baker June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Not a huge fan of medleys. Pick a representative number and do it start to finish. That said, King and I wasn't bad. 1 Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) What was Christian Borle mouthing as he left? Was that an F bomb? Also, why did I think his name was pronounced Borely? Edited June 8, 2015 by ABay Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Looking at the fashion during the commercial... Likes... Vanessa Hudgens, Kat Dennings, Jennifer Nettles, Patricia Clarkson, Kristin Chenoweth, Elisabeth Moss (it feels like a much chicer version of the clothes I was recapping on Threads), Annaleigh Ashford Dislikes... Rose Byrne, Carey Mulligan (if this is a maternity dress I feel like she could have gone with something better), Taylor Schilling, Helen Mirren, you know what just most of the models and Hollywood imports have made strange choices, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Grey, Judith Light Is that it, E? Where are all the Broadway people? Am I the only one who finds it awkward that Rose Byrne is presenting with Bobby Cannavale when Sutton Foster was thanking him when she won her award just a couple of years ago? Yay for Christian Borle! Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Thank you to everyone I've ever met - great ending to the speech Annaleigh! 1 Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 OH MY GOD, they're not doing New York, New York. Praise Jesus! 1 Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 OH MY GOD, they're not doing New York, New York. Praise Jesus! Don't get your hopes up - it's a medley kind of night... 1 Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) I was in NYC during Fleet Week and these people are LIARS! I didn't see even ONE dancing sailor. Edited June 8, 2015 by ABay 8 Link to comment
Charlie Baker June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) Strong showing for On the Town. ETA: Even if was a semi-medley. :-) Edited June 8, 2015 by Charlie Baker 1 Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I loved On the Town!! Can't say enough good things about it. Link to comment
bosawks June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Those crisp, white "uniforms" make me feel totally inadequate with my laundry skills. 3 Link to comment
JessePinkman June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 You can't surpass or match the energy of Hugh Jackman or Neil Patrick Harris so I'm glad they're not trying. And I don't know any of the featured nominees so I'm just watching for the performances. Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 If I can win the lottery for On the Town, I will see it. Otherwise, I'm honestly not that bothered. Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 If I can win the lottery for On the Town, I will see it. Otherwise, I'm honestly not that bothered. Keep trying It's totally worth it. 1 Link to comment
bosawks June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) I was lucky enough to see the late, great David Carroll and Michael Jeter in Grand Hotel. Woo Hoo Fun Home! Edited June 8, 2015 by bosawks Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Is this win for Sam Gold the start of a Fun Home sweep? Grand Hotel is one of those albums I haven't gotten around to listening to yet. One day I'll get through it, probably while writing up a TNR. Link to comment
Charlie Baker June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 A very quick tribute before he presents instead of letting us see Tommy Tune get his Lifetime Achievement Tony. Sigh. 1 Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Did this guy take a valium before going on stage? Link to comment
jjj June 8, 2015 Author Share June 8, 2015 I don't think this was posted here -- an article on how Anna Wintour agreed to help dress nominees who wanted help: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/07/fashion/the-tony-awards-get-dressed-up.html?ref=liveblog -- and there is a good slide show from the red carpet already. Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Why are they playing Lovely from Forum for Ashley Tisdale? Was that shade? Link to comment
ABay June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) Gigi is the first musical I ever heard (we had the record) and started a lifelong love of Lerner and Loewe. And alliteration. Edited June 8, 2015 by ABay 2 Link to comment
bosawks June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) Never could enjoy Gigi. However, I always enjoy Victoria Clark. Edited June 8, 2015 by bosawks Link to comment
Crs97 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 This is when it stinks to be the only woman in a house with one television. Thanks for keeping me updated while the game is on and the Tonys are being recorded! 1 Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Gigi was fine. After listening to that album I have no desire to suffer through it. It's a last resort kind of thing like if I somehow run out of shows to see. 1 Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 (edited) This is when it stinks to be the only woman in a house with one television. Thanks for keeping me updated while the game is on and the Tonys are being recorded! Can't you find a Tony-watching bar? :-) Or better yet, send the men out to a bar to watch the game!! And thanks for reminding me to check the game score... Edited June 8, 2015 by ebk57 4 Link to comment
aradia22 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Excellent choice to air a Younger commercial during the Tony's. Maybe people will catch up on season 1 before season 2 next season. Lisa Kron won for Best Book and Fun Home took Best Original Score. It's looking like they're heading for the big win. 1 Link to comment
Charlie Baker June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Will be interested to hear your thoughts on Grand Hotel, aradia. The score is OK--and the work of a couple different composers--but the show was made by Mr. Tune's brilliant staging. Link to comment
ebk57 June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 I like Jennifer's dress, but she really needs to stop with the hands on hips thing. Link to comment
bosawks June 8, 2015 Share June 8, 2015 Fun Home is the best thing I've seen in years. There's a moment between Judy Kuhn and Emily Skeggs that was crushing. My heart stops to think about it, I can't recommend it more. Link to comment
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