I know it's a bit early to ask...

#1

I know it's a bit early to ask...

Posted: 3/20/06 at 12:47pm

I was wondering, in case anyone happened to know this early, who is hosting the Tony awards this year? Will it be Hugh Jackman again?

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#2

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 12:51pm

Oprah was the big rumor, but that seems to have died off. Won't Jackman be doing Boy from Oz in Oz at that time?

#3

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 12:53pm

I wish Rosie would host.

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#4

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 1:11pm

they should get the cast of RENT to host lol. in honor of the anniversary.

#5

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 1:13pm

Julia Roberts

#6

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 1:13pm

I'm wondering if they are going to try and get Harry Connick Jr.

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#7

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 3:58pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Lane and Broderick were approached.

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#8

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:04pm

Never thought about Julia Roberts. But I wouldn't be suprised. I am sure they would feel that she might bring in more viewers. I think they should get Oprah to do it. Her legions of fans would probably tune in. And all she would have to say on her show is "Watch the Tonys" and they are probably there. A bit scary that one person has that much power!!!

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#9

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:09pm

Ellen DeGeneres would be the best. Can't you just see her performing in the opening number with the casts of the various best musical nominees?

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#10

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:10pm

I would like to see John Lithgow host.

I could see Connick Jr. hosting but because he will likely be in the running I think it would be a bit strange.

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#11

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:10pm

Now THAT would be fun!

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#12

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:14pm

Didn't Hugh Jackman host when he was in the running?

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#13

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 4:19pm

Several performers have hosted when they were nominated. Close, Lane, Broderick, Jackman...

#14

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:21pm

My money is on Harry Connick Jr.

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#15

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:28pm

did all the hosts that were nominated win? that's what I don't like. its likes "if you host, you'll win."

#16

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:34pm

Broderick didn't, but Lane, Close, and Jackman did. To give Lane credit, he did host another year where he was snubbed of a nomination.

#17

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:35pm

Patti LuPone.

#18

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 6:38pm

I like the Ellen DeGeneres suggestion. She'd be so much fun. What about Billy Crystal? (He should've hosted last year, but...)

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#19

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Posted: 3/20/06 at 7:21pm

Ellen would be fun, but is she a big theatre person?