Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:07pm
Now I am worried about the acting categories!
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:08pm
Hold it shake it break it… oh geez nooooo make it stop!
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:08pm
Water just sold tickets. So far my favorite of the evening.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:11pm
Trying to put myself in the position of someone who hasn’t seen any of these shows, W4E was the first performance that made me think I wanted to see it.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:11pm
Yeah that was as close to thrilling as we’ve gotten thus far.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:11pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "thoughts from the first hour:
* what insane hex has Ariana DeBose put on the producers of awards shows? when does it run out? Just dreadful. Shes not funny. No ones writing funny for her. The Hells Kitchen performance *was* the opener.
* camera work, yikes. I knew Jay Z and Alicia were at a grand staircase in Linc Center but without ever panning OUT, it looked like she had to go find him because he got lost in a random stairwell.
* Jeremy Strong and Kara Young-- just too much rambling. This is why people dont watch awards shows! And Townsend was just riffing whatever popped into his head? The hubris.
* Taymor win is great and THIS is a tight, concise speech, ironically from the one true surprise tonight!
* I know, i know, im not supposed to say this but: is Lindsay Mendez just performing the role of a pregnant Mary? I had not realized how far along she is and, i mean, talk about something not making sense in a role. How confusing for the audience? Am I nuts? I find this shocking.
To your last point, just shut the f*ck up.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:11pm
WFE definitely sold their strongest elements of the show, made me want to see this show again. It's no wonder it's doing well at the box office
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:11pm
So disrespectful how they played off Jeremy. His speech wasn't as long as Kara's.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:12pm
Dan6 said: "Trying to put myself in the position of someone who hasn’t seen any of these shows, W4E was the first performance that made me think I wanted to see it."
I'm someone who hasn't seen any of these shows, and that's exactly how I feel.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:13pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "i know, im not supposed to say this but: is Lindsay Mendez just performing the role of a pregnant Mary? I had not realized how far along she is and, i mean, talk about something not making sense in a role. How confusing for the audience? Am I nuts? I find this shocking."
I actually didn’t notice and I knew she was pregnant, so it might not read from the stage
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:13pm
So when is Merrily booked for London and when?
Updated On: 6/16/24 at 09:13 PM
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:14pm
Dan6 said: "Trying to put myself in the position of someone who hasn’t seen any of these shows, W4E was the first performance that made me think I wanted to see it."
As someone in this exact position, If I were in NYC, I would prioritize a ticket for Water For Elephants. Aside from some of the terrible camera work (obvs not performers fault) I was enthralled!
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:14pm
Thrilled for Outsiders. SO deserved on all fronts and I'm looking forward to more wins for them this evening.
Water For Elephants actively made me want to see the show less, and I already wasn't that interested.
Merrily has had the most entertaining performance so far.
I echo the thoughts re: the opening number and Ariana. Yaaawn.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:14pm
Dan6 said: "Trying to put myself in the position of someone who hasn’t seen any of these shows, W4E was the first performance that made me think I wanted to see it."
I agree. This was the only performance that had a sense of theater. The rest were variety show segments.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:14pm
Wick3 said: "Were Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez good friends before they worked together on Merrily at NYTW late 2022?"
Groff and Mendez, yes. Neither knew Radcliffe.
Updated On: 6/16/24 at 09:14 PM
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:15pm
lol I’m enjoying the upsets. Keep them coming. Keeping the night interesting. But truly stunned by Maria not winning for direction.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:18pm
I'm in the minority, but I still cannot even construe what W4E is about. Is it an acrobatic spectacle? A heartbreaking romance? I still have no clue and I didn't really like the performance enough to put this on a "to watch in June" shortlist.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:19pm
I was rooting for Lindsay but couldn't be more thrilled for Kecia Lewis. She was transcendent.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:23pm
dearalanaaaa said: "I'm in the minority, but I still cannot even construe what W4E is about. Is it an acrobatic spectacle? A heartbreaking romance? I still have no clue and I didn't really like the performance enough to put this on a "to watch in June" shortlist."
It's both, a romantic story and an acrobatic spectacle. I delayed seeing this show for months and after I saw it, I wondered why did it take me so long. It should definitely be on your list, it's a fantastic show.
Posted: 6/16/24 at 9:27pm
Rooting for ILLINOISE OR W4E to pull the ultimate upset of the evening. I continue to be surprised by the wins tonight.
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