2017 Tony Awards Host- Page 5

[Valentina3]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 11:01am

10086sunset said: "Considering the lack of current options, Close would be the safest and likely best choice.

Note that "lack of options" is a conjecture made on this board and this board alone. None of us know what CBS producers are actually thinking, unless one of you are them. Let's keep the bs to a minimum please.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 11:21am

Stephen Colbert?
Josh Groban?
Allison Janney?
Kevin Kline?
Bette Midler?
David Hyde Pierce?

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 11:47am

Well, we were about to have a host

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tina-Fey-Reportedly-Turns-Down-Offer-to-Host-2017-TONY-AWARDS-20170414

[Butter Broadway]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:03pm

There almost seems to be a hesitancy about asking Colbert. Theres literally no one else funny and well known who loves Broadway who could host them. He would have been my first choice. Although Bette Midler is an inspired idea. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:07pm

Kroll and Mulaney.

Kroll and Mulaney.

PLEASE!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:07pm

I would have to believe Colbert has been asked already, though it's weird he's not mentioned in the article, other than as offering an "assist" to Kroll and Mulaney. 

Updated On: 4/14/17 at 01:07 PM

[theaterdrew]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:12pm

I noted this on the other thread, but Colbert is already tapped to host the Emmys.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:15pm

theaterdrew said: "I noted this on the other thread, but Colbert is already tapped to host the Emmys."

So? Neil Patrick Harris was able to host both the Tonys and the Emmys in the same year twice.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 2:17pm

CT2NYC said: "I'm the person who suggested Billy Eichner because he's funny, he has a strong connection to NYC and NYC actors, he loves Broadway, and he can sing. Plus, people who don't watch the Tonys would watch them for him. People seem to forget that CBS doesn't air the Tonys as a public service. They and their advertisers would like people to watch them, and, for that reason, some of the suggestions on this thread are pretty ridiculous. I LOVE the Tonys, but their viewership is notoriously low. Having a host that is known outside of the Broadway community is a way to make them more accessible to the general public. 

As a New Yorker and Theatergoer...I still don't know who he is and never heard of him? Anyways, he won't be the host!

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 2:26pm

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "theaterdrew said: "I noted this on the other thread, but Colbert is already tapped to host the Emmys."

So? Neil Patrick Harris was able to host both the Tonys and the Emmys in the same year twice.

 

"

Perhaps, if Colbert did both he would have to take more time off from doing his show. While NPH didn't have a show.

[kaykordeath]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 3:13pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Kroll and Mulaney.

Kroll and Mulaney.

PLEASE!

"

 

DOUBLE please!

 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 9:08pm

God I would love Kroll and Mulaney. They did a great job doing the IFC Spirit Awards the day before the Oscars: Nick Kroll & John Mulaney's Opening Monologue at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 9:15pm

heard from a friend in the industry that Alec Baldwin's been asked

[Butter Broadway]

Posted: 4/14/17 at 9:56pm

Alec Baldwin and Rosie Odonnell

[Littleshopofcarrie]

Posted: 4/15/17 at 12:00pm

Hoping for Jane Lynch! I think she'd be great!

[Jshan05]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:01pm

Woah--Kevin Spacey! I don't hate it. :)

 

http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/news/articles/2017-04-17/201704171492482077111.html

Updated On: 4/18/17 at 01:01 PM

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:08pm

Wow another white guy. Literally no reason for him to host but whatever, host is barely there.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:09pm

I really like it. Been rooting for there to be a Fun Home movie with him in the lead, so this only makes me happy haha.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:11pm

This is so random 

[Unknown User]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:18pm

UGH... 

[smidge]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:20pm

Surprised.  Don't remember if anyone suggested him. But he's definitely a theater person and can be entertaining. 

[JennH]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:20pm

Don't hate this at all. I'm pretty down actually. He's funny and has a great "host' persona.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:22pm

Totally out of left field but I'm okay with it!

[thirtythirtyninety]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:25pm

He can sing.  so there's that?

[Chicken_Flavor]

Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:41pm

Holy crap!! Did not see that coming. I don't hate it, but...