Need the wise advice of BWW.com people

I'm in the final stages of planning my Tony party and have dug out the box of BW memoribilia. My plan is to use a collection of Playbills, posters, programs, props, etc in groupings along the buffet table as decoration.

Here's my dilemma;

I have certain items that are questionable becasue they are photos taken backstage at events, at parties or other social events. I also have a number of autographed photos, press kits and publicity materials from various shows.

Is it pretentious to use any of this?
Are photos taken backstage, autographed photos or photos in which I appear going to basically say "Look what I've done and where I've been?"

I go back and forth on considering their use. The theme of the party is a history of BW and I see some of these items as kind of a piece of that history. On the other hand, I think it looks showy and pretentious.

Anyone care to give opinions?

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Personally, I think I'd leave the photos of yourself with "who you know" out of the mix, only because it can come off as looking very egotistical (even though that is definitely not your intention.) so many people associate theatre people with large, overblown egos - so its best not to perpetuate this idea any more than necessary. Sounds like you have some great stuff, and the idea of using it as decoration for the party is nice. Leave the other stuff for the people who actually ask to see it, that way you're letting them open the conversation to who you know and what you've done.

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Honey;
Just make sure you do whatever it takes to protect that stuff. You don't some kind of red wine incident ruining your stuff.

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What; It's Tony night and no Mojitos?

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Never fear, Dame. Mojitos will also be available along with the "Wicked" vodka shots.

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I agree with Zola, if they are really your friends they will enjoy seeing them. But I would advise keeping anything you can't afford to part with out of the mix. Why not encourage your guests to bring their own photos and memorabilia that way you can all share your memories!

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I like that idea. One of the things that made me question what I was going to use is the fact that a couple of my guests are actors and one is an assocaite producer. They are the reason I get to go certain places and get cool things. They all have their own memoribila that they could bring along.

I'm glad I posted this thread because not only am I getting opinions on my original question, I'm also getting some great last minute ideas to incorporate into the party.

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I wish I had more friends that are Broadway loving fans so I can host a Tony Party...

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Nude shots?! Where?!

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