Billy Porter at the Tonys

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/11/19 at 10:18pm

Can we please talk about how fabulous this was!!! And were there more Broadway Karaoke's done at the Tonys?

Billy Porter's Broadway Karaoke

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/11/19 at 10:29pm

This was hilarious.

Billy Porter is every single one of us theatre kids, pretending like we‘re not ready to sing just before grabbing the mic and delivering a tour-de-force.

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/11/19 at 10:48pm

There was more karaoke. Ben Platt sang Tomorrow from Annie, and Anthony Ramos and Christopher Jackson sang 96,000 from In the Heights.

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/11/19 at 10:50pm

I love how he said he didn't need the lyrics then immediately messed them up. Didn't matter, this was pretty awesome.

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/11/19 at 11:22pm

Billy Porter is a national treasure. I know he;s busy with Pose now but I'd love to see Billy Porter back on Broadway in anything.

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 3:05am

I say Billy Porter for the US Senate.

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 6:54am

That was really fun to watch! Too bad it didn't make the telecast.

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 6:57am

Anyone else think Billy Porter should host the Tonys?

Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 7:23am

His outfits alone would brighten the evening!

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 8:16am

dramamama611 said: "His outfits alone would brighten the evening!"

Totally agree!! I hope the ATW considers this!

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 9:03am

magictodo123 said: "Anyone else think Billy Porter should host the Tonys?"

His NYTimes profile said that's what's working up towards and it would be a dream. He really would be perfect. I expect a Lola bit

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 11:46am

Valentina3 said: "magictodo123 said: "Anyone else think Billy Porter should host the Tonys?"

His NYTimes profile said that's what's working up towards and it would be a dream. He really would be perfect. I expect a Lola bit"

Yes, please!!

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 5:38pm

magictodo123 said: "Anyone else think Billy Porter should host the Tonys?"

Yes Please. No more Mr C , Please !

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 6:18pm

I thought the same thing. He should definitely be the host for next year! He would be phenomenal. People would watch it for the outfits alone! His voice is out of this world and he has a larger than life personality.

James Corden was off for some reason this year. Either he did not trust the material or he felt he needed more rehearsal.

My other suggestion would be Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 6:27pm

I thought James Corden was - and has been - fabulous!

His quick wit (he was hilarious during the untelevised bits), his talent and his heart for all things theater make him a wonderful host.

All of the karaoke bits were great - but Billy knocked his out of the part. The entire audience was on their feet for him!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 6:33pm

I've always had this dream of Billy Porter singing Dolly. Just imagining him walking down the stairs in that red dress ...

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 6:40pm

That was simply spectacular! Made me smile ear to ear the whole time. Loved it!!! :)

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/12/19 at 11:20pm

The commercial-time karaoke bits I've seen online are loose and hilarious, and it looks like many of the B'way performers in attendance were having a blast. I bet the Oscars aren't any fun during the commercial breaks, everybody seems so serious and almost grim.

There's no people like show people!

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/13/19 at 10:07am

The Tone Awards are, without a doubt, the most fun of all the Awards show I’ve had the good fortune to attend.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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Billy Porter at the Tonys

Posted: 6/14/19 at 1:55am

After John Stewart went to Washington I thought Billy Porter should take a trip to stand up for transgender rights. I realize he is not transgender, but his rage would be on par with that of Mr. Stewart. We need more of that sort of thing in Washington.

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