Next time, at least send an invitation!

According to Riedel, the Tony committee didn't even notify Sondheim that he was being honored. He apparently found out from the press, and therefore didn't bother to alter his travel plans.
Can't say I blame him.


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Uh, Ms. Peters also got a Standing O and the live lobsters were not running down 6th Ave. during her performance.

They should get their act together. It's shameful.

I am glad you pointed that out actually CPD- I would have but heaven knows I am not one to fan the flames of Patti Vs. Bernadette rage.

If that story is true, it is, indeed, shameful.
And certainly the wrong way to honor a guest!

I thought it a little strange, too, but avoided the other thread about Sondheim's absence as it got too long and windy.

Even the newest member of any planning committee should have known that, much like bestowing an honorary degree at a university, the most important aspect of any special award is MAKING SURE THE GUEST OF HONOR IS AT THE PARTY!!!!

Hell, would the Tony Committee throw a wedding without the Bride and Groom??? After this week, I think they may indeed!

This might be the note they sent to Him Monday Morning:

We're sorry, Mr. Sondheim.
It won't happen at your NEXT Lifetime Achievement Awards.
We promise!

GEEZ!

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Oh, and Larry Gelbart? B'nai Venuto? Brill.

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Riedel's comment that Mandy was in Steve's signature "panhandler" beard (or something to that effect) was not witty at all. Maybe the Post could replace him with Larry Gelbart. The collumns would be funnier.

Reidel is SPREADING LIES!

Sondheim did know about the invitation.

He was in the City, on Sunday night, and chose not to come to the ceremony (according to his boyfriend Jeff) because he's so shy.

He just wasn't comfortable being under the big spotlight.

Reidel is an idiot.

Riedel is a sad little man who wishes he was a theatre critic but lacks the knowledge about theatre to be one.