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James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
#25James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 2:19pm
Personally, I think it's an inspired choice. Plus, he reminds me of a huggable teddy bear. James Corden likes to have fun and also make fun of himself from time to time. (That video of him auditioning for the role of Cookie Lyon with the actual Cookie Lyon is priceless.)
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
#26James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 2:39pm
I want his opening to be a carpool karaoke with Broadway stars.
#27James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 4:11pm
bjh2114 said: "I want his opening to be a carpool karaoke with Broadway stars."
This needs to be a bit
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#28James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 4:32pm
bjh2114 said: "I want his opening to be a carpool karaoke with Broadway stars.
That would be brilliant. And, of course, singing Broadway tunes. My first 2 choices would be Liza and Audra. Chita would be great and if he could snag Sondheim that would be the best! And I bet he could get them to do it.
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Updated On: 2/2/16 at 04:32 PM
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#29James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 4:58pm
This news made me smile!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#30James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 4:58pm
This news made me smile!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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mpkie
Broadway Star Joined: 6/21/15
#31James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 6:09pm
So happy! Another reason to tune in! Love James Corden!
sabrelady
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#32James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 6:24pm
5 bucks (us) sez he dress like King George.
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#33James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 6:26pm
Inspired choice! His put-upon servant in ONE MAN, TWO GUV'NORS was the funniest performance I've ever seen on Broadway. So looking forward to his hosting.
Of course, I'd be just as enthusiastic if Hugh Jackman had been tapped for the job,
Jarethan
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/11
#34James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 6:30pm
I would love it if they did a few of his driving along singing episodes -- whatever they are called -- say with Angela Lansbury and / or Barbara Cook, Patti Lupone, Bernadette Peters, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, etc., the greats only and things they are associated with...ideally any composers could at least carry a tune, if not sing well. (Bette Midler doing a few Hello Dolly songs, Liza Minelli...Kander and Ebb). Since it would be taped, it would also take the pressure off...re-shoots allowed. Would be incredible.
#35James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 6:35pm
Jarethan said: "I would love it if they did a few of his driving along singing episodes -- whatever they are called "
Carpool karaoke... as I said in my post above.
#36James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 6:48pm
He could carpool with Sara Bareilles, Jeff Daniels, Gloria Estefan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jennifer Hudson, Steve Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lupita Nyong'o, Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Forest Whitaker, Michelle Williams, etc.
Updated On: 2/2/16 at 06:48 PM
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/07
#37James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/2/16 at 10:39pm
Certainly the best choice from the CBS talent pool. Agree that anyone other than NPH would have been a good choice.
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#39James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/3/16 at 1:31pm
I love James Corden. He's adorbs! 
#40James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/3/16 at 1:48pm
he should play Winnie the Pooh in the Live Action movie!
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#41James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/3/16 at 5:34pm
I personally think it's inspired casting! Not only is he a big name like NPH, but he has some legit theater cred to his name. Can't wait to see what he does with the gig...and I completely second the idea of his Carpool Karaoke!
#42James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/3/16 at 8:26pm
I've always liked him but so many here in the UK can't stand him.
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#43James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/4/16 at 8:48am
Jarethan said: "I would love it if they did a few of his driving along singing episodes -- whatever they are called -- say with Angela Lansbury and / or Barbara Cook, Patti Lupone, Bernadette Peters, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, etc., the greats only and things they are associated with...ideally any composers could at least carry a tune, if not sing well. (Bette Midler doing a few Hello Dolly songs, Liza Minelli...Kander and Ebb). Since it would be taped, it would also take the pressure off...re-shoots allowed. Would be incredible.
How about Herman and Sondheim singing each other's songs?
Updated On: 2/4/16 at 08:48 AM
indytallguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/08
#44James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:03am
Here he is rapping Hamilton with Rosie O'Donnell.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#45James Corden to Host the 2016 Tony Awards!
Posted: 2/4/16 at 10:31am
Great. The Tonys are going to have a host who calls the cast recording a "soundtrack".
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