Hunter Foster creates "Give the Tonys back to BROADWAY" campaign- Page 20
Hunter Foster creates "Give the Tonys back to BROADWAY" campaign
#475Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:31pmWell I now have some woman arguing with me over CZJ's performance on the telecast. In my opinion, the performance was fine. She was under the weather and I realized that and took it into account. This woman is telling me that because she has a BFA and has been acting for 20 years she is more qualified to judge the performe than someone without her experience. Of couse I told her "With all due respect, I didn't think her BFA gave her any more clout than others who have been in the theatre". She informed me that all of the actors she has talked to agree with her. She said it was a rookie high school performance and wooden. Again, I agree it wasn't a great performance but am I wrong for cutting her some slack because she wasn't feeling well?
#476Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:32pm
Here is the "conversation".
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=102274489824156&v=wall&story_fbid=102743263110612
#478Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:33pmWell, I have an MFA and I don't agree. So ha!
#479Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:36pmPoor CZJ. She doesn't deserve this. I wonder if her fellow cast mates know how other performers are bashing her to no end?
#480Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:36pmHe's probably still writhing from that camp-tastic Shrek performance and complaining because his Tony Award wasn't bought because he was on his knees the whole Shrek show.
#481Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:38pmAs an outsider, not a member of the theater world, I find the object of this movement a little disturbing. I love to tune in to these awards and see the performers from Broadway each year, being that I can not witness their performances in person. I can understand wanting to include more actual performances of the actual shows playing on Broadway-- I am all for that. However, when it comes to running down the winners who happen to hail from Hollywood, that sounds like sour grapes to me. Maybe Catherine might not have deserved the Tony as much as, say, Sherie Rene Scott- but that is the faulty premise of every award show out there, from Tonys to Oscars. When someone like Scarlett wins and says in her speech that she was touched by the warmth and welcome shown to her by the Broadway community, it should put the followers of this group to shame for failing to show this warmth. It was, after all it seems, the Hollywood "invaders" who put a lot of the profit into the Broadway cash registers this year. Without this profit it would seem that more theaters would remain closed and would knock many workers in this industry out of a living wage. There may be a few valid points in their complaints, but I am saying that this Facebook protest is not exactly the best thing for Broadway. But then again, I live in the Midwest, so what do I know.
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#482Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:39pm
dammit... I need to get on facebook... I gave up Facebook for five weeks for a class I'm taking right now (on Substance Abuse and Addiction) and tonight is the final day of our abstinence... so at 9pm (PST) when my class gets out... I am logging onto facebook so I can see this group!
but I must say... this thread amuses me and I check it way more than I should just so I can read the comments!
#483Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:39pm
Ok, so here was my thought while watching it. I knew she was under the weather. You could tell. I thought she tried to use it a bit to her advantage. Quite honestly, I thought it worked for the scene. I didn't even notice the had bobbing thing. That's just my opinion which we are all entitled to. This person on Facebook doesn't seem to think that way.
And the person who posted the original CZJ spelled her name wrong, which I addressed, with humor.
#484Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:56pm
I doubt the real CZJ knows or cares what some bitter actors are posting on facebook about her. All she needs to do is look up on her mantle to see her Tony next to her Oscar.
It's also interesting to note that none of the women who lost the award to her have said anything remotely negative, or implied that her award was bought. Baldwin said she was looking forward to applauding graciously for the winner, Noll said in a tweet she just wanted to have fun that night, Scott, in her own weird way expressed how much she liked CZJ, and I don't think I've heard Glover say anything, though she seems like a nice enough person.
#485Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 5:59pm
Welcome to the Eve Harrington Club.
The simple reality is this:
If EVERYONE who is part of this protest (including Hunter Foster and Chris Seiber) were to agree to work in the same show for ABSOLUTE SCALE, that wouldn't induce investors to put up one nickle;
WHEREAS if Catherine Zeta Jones, bad throat and all, croaked "Yeah, I'll do another show" the money would be rolling in.
The smaller names have been jealous of the bigger names since time began. That, too, is part of show business.
#486Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 6:18pm
2. Historically, the networks AWAYS schedule some major sports event at the same time as the Tonys
What major sports event was at the same time as the Tonys this year?
PRS- what were the suggestions you posted?
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#487Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 6:20pm
What major sports event was at the same time as the Tonys this year?
The NBA Finals. Which, by the way, are almost ALWAYS opposite the Tonys. It's not a conscious thing, but when you hold the Tonys the 2nd Sunday in June, you will almost always be up against the NBA Finals, unless they end in a very short series.
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Posted: 6/18/10 at 6:23pm
"The Eve Harrington Club"
I like that.
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#489Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 6:28pm
allofmylife,
I think the thing that I personally find galling is wrapping up this envy and jealousy in the name of "what's good for Broadway." Like I said, it seems pretty clear that in the case of Hunter Foster and Jen Cody (based on her facebook post the day BEFORE the Tony's - thus having not seen any of this Green Day stuff, etc. - where she seems to imply that that 'mother nature' was going to smite the producers with rain for not letting her walk the red carpet) this is not about "what's good for Broadway." It's about what's good for them. Or perhaps they see themselves as what personifies "Broadway" as opposed to god forbid, a very talented actor like Denzel Washington or Scarlet Johannsen giving a great performance in a great production. Which to me, seems what Broadway is about. If one wants to act in one's own self interest, so be it. But don't imply that you're doing it for the good of the entire Broadway community. That's just ridiculous. Especially when it seems that actors shouldn't be in this business for awards or to 'walk the red carpet' in the first place, but to do good work.
#490Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 6:47pm
Ah. I completely disregard the NBA, so I didn't know. I thought he meant the World Cup and wondered who would blame Algeria vs. Slovenia re-airing on ESPN for pulling ratings from the Tonys. 
If you're going to blame anything, blame True Blood for premiering opposite the Tonys with their super-slashy Bill/Sam almost-kiss scene and Eric's naked ass. If anything is going to cause Tony audience viewers to pull out early, that's it, not the Lakers.
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#491Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 6:49pmExcuse me, skittles, Celtics won that game Sunday night.
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia
#492Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:04pm
Sarah Litzsinger posted a letter she wrote to US weekly, complaining that Paula Abdul and Kerry Washington were not "Broadway Bombshells" because they'd never been on Broadway. Kerry Washington was not only on Broadway, but on Broadway this season. She had more of a right to be at the Tonys this year than most of the actors kvetching in this group.
SM2, are the Celtics hotter than this?
My reasoning still applies.
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#493Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:07pm
Sarah Litzsinger posted a letter she wrote to US weekly, complaining that Paula Abdul and Kerry Washington were not "Broadway Bombshells" because they'd never been on Broadway. Kerry Washington was not only on Broadway, but on Broadway this season. She had more of a right to be at the Tonys this year than most of the actors kvetching in this group.
Oh, goodie. Another bitter, long out of work actor complaining AND getting their facts wrong! When was the last time she was on Broadway? As the 14th replacement Belle in Beauty and the Beast???????
#494Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:15pmOthel, I thought that was a great post.
#495Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:19pmOrange, I saw that too! I realized actors can be as bad at research as the rest of the general public...
#496Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:20pm
orange, is that from True Blood? Season 2 or 3? I have to rent it so I am waiting to see season 2.
Ok...back on topic.
#497Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:26pmThat's from the Season 3 premiere.
#498Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:46pm
Someone else asked where Broadway actors "like Michael Cerveris" were. Um, he was onstage at the Tonys, where were you?
I wonder how many of these people suggesting it be moved to a Broadway house realize that if that were true, the ceremony would only fit the nominees. The producers alone for the 14 nominated shows would take up the entire center orchestra these days. No parents up in the nosebleed section to give shout-outs to, no ensembles- they have to show up, perform their number, then leave to make room backstage for the next show, no fans. The Broadway legend presenters they're all requesting would have to fly solo that night, because there would be no room to accommodate guests for every person who's onstage for 30 seconds to read off a winner. I know the Tonys used to be in a Broadway theatre, but it seems odd that their suggestions to "take back" the Tonys are only going to make the ceremony more exclusive- to the very people complaining in this group as well.
uncageg, yup- season 3, episode 1.
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#499Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:47pmI really smell a "Leave CZJ alone" video.
#500Hunter Foster Whines with other non Hollywood actors
Posted: 6/18/10 at 7:49pm
Ugh..I have to wait! Found it online. But I see it was a dream. Love the hard water comment Bill made.
Neo...I smell one too!
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