congrats to Stephanie!!
Ok, well at least the theatermania article gave us a little bit of the speech:
"This started six years ago when I got a voicemail from Stephen Schwartz saying, 'I've written three songs. Would you come over and sing them for me so I can hear them?' And that later became Wicked, an amazing journey of blessings and heartache, and discipline," said an emotional Block.
I didn't end up getting a ticket, and I have yet to talk to my boss about this, but I will ask him about Stephanie's speech.
After seeing her performance in DC, it makes me really angry that she was replaced by Idina.
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Are there any awards that Mr. Mays hasn't won for his career-making role?
Let me add my congratulations to Stephanie Block!! I enjoyed her Elphaba so much.
I'm also so glad Urinetown did so well, especially Stephen F. Schmidt who is one of my favs. Damn Yankees was also terrific. We sure have some quality theater in this area. *happy dance*
Dottie ~ any updates from your boss? Sorry you couldn't make it.
I asked him, but he doesn't specifically remember. He told me to speak with his partner (who's much more into theatre).

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aww, she looks SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I am SO proud of her! She really did deserve this award! What an honor! May many more wonderful things come her way!!!
She looks amazing. I love Stephanie!
Jefferson Mays in I am My Own Wife was probably the most amazing piece of theatre I have seen, and will ever see....
but the actual topic...YAY Stephanie!! she totally deserves that!!
I have to agree with you on I Am My Own Wife - utterly amazing.
I wish I had seen that show when I had a chance. And that's perfectly on topic, StephanietheStar. This thread is for the awards show as a whole as well... not just the one catagory I was following.
Feel free to discuss!
I thought Stephanie's acceptance speech was very nice.
Franca's speech was painful. The explanation of her dream was so strange and unnecessary.
I was glad Urinetown did so well, as I thought that was very well done.
I had hoped Carolyn Pasquantonio would win for best lead female in a resident play partly because I know her and partly because I thought she was amazing. There were a few others that I hoped would win mostly because I knew them.
I was quite surprised columbinus didn't win more, as I heard it was amazing.
Oh, and too many ties in a row. That got old.
Ok I'm done for now.
Ummm, you were there? Details on the speech please! HA HA
I remember her thanking the community and saying how great it was to get to come to DC for this and be appreciated. She thanked the judges I believe. She was just very gracious and humble. She also said she would share the award with Kendra. I believe someone already mentioned her talking about Stephen Shwartz asking her to sing the first three songs he wrote for Wicked so he could hear how they sounded aloud. Oh, and I agree with Harpo about Stephen Schmidt. He was great and he's a very nice guy. It was amazing how every cast member involved in Urinetown brought up how it was such an amazing group to work with and they had fun every day.
Congratulations to Stephanie!! I'm so happy for her!!
She is an amazing actress and singer...and such a kind, caring person. It's wonderful to see her honored in this way.
Yay Steph!!
Bout time she got something. That was more than deserved. Whoo hoo Steph!
Also, those pictures are amazing. yay! Thanks for posting!
For anyone who is interested, more pictures of the ceremonies were added to their site.
Helen Hayes Awards Pictues
Updated On: 4/22/06 at 03:06 AM
Those pics are gorgeous.
Can someone help me to recognize the person in each pics?
I can recognize those people:
award20-Patrick Page for outstanding lead actor,Resident Play
He looks so handsome.
award22-Will Gartshore for outstanding lead actor,Resident Musical
award26-Joe Calarco for Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
award5-Stephen F. Schmidt for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical
celebration3-Stephen F. Schmidt with others
Updated On: 4/22/06 at 11:38 AM
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