Whoopi was horrendous. She cannot sing to save her life. And her jokes were unfunny. The only one worse than Whoopi that I can think of as a host would be Rosie.
Neil and Kristin would be perfection!
The producers need to learn that a certain host is not going to bring in the ratings. No one is ever going to watch the Tonys, regardless of who hosts.
People who don't have access to NYC and haven't seen the shows have no interest in seeing who wins the awards. The producers of this awards show need to realize that.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)