Riedel on Tony fever
Riedel on Tony fever
romanov
Stand-by Joined: 5/6/05
#1re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 7:18amThat article confirms what I have always thought: The Tony's do not have anything to do with artistic or entertainment value and they are a scam.
leefowler
Broadway Star Joined: 7/13/04
#2re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 7:50amAwards are fun and all, but I think it's strange that ANYONE would think the winning of an award would have anything to do with artistic worth.
Behind the fake tinsel of Broadway is real tinsel.
romanov
Stand-by Joined: 5/6/05
#3re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 7:59amI can not fathom finding award shows fun. They are a load of self-congratulatory nonsense. The people involved certainly think of the award as being for artistic achievement.
Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#4re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:23am
Well if the award show is written by Bruce Vilanch they will be entertaining.
Don't underestimate the hard work involved or the talent.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#5re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:29am
Artistic Worth? You can't put Artistic Worth on your mantlepiece! You can't invite chorus boys homw to see your Artistic Worth! You're nothing without a Tony! Nothing I tell you!
No one stands in front of the mirror pretending to hold their Artistic Worth, practicing their acceptance speech!!
#6re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 10:35amHaving now seen all 4 nominated musicals, it would be a sad thing if Spamalot won. While entertaining, I found it a bit too mocking of the artform, and just a bit too "ripped off" from the film, with most of the music thrown in for really, no reason. Bee on the otherhand, and even Dirty Rotten and Piazza, are great examples of the form, one with great heart, on with great width, and one with lush seriousness. All three, by far, deserve the prize over Spamalot, but I fear, Spam has the advantage at this point.
#7re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 11:41amAward shows never have and never will be about artistic merit! They are purely a PR game and while its fun to get caught up in the hype of the Oscars, and Tony's -- their merits should never be misinterpreted as artistic altruism.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#8re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 11:49am
"No one stands in front of the mirror pretending to hold their Artistic Worth, practicing their acceptance speech!!"
I do it all the time, Joe. And believe me, when I'm looking in the mirror holding my Artistic Worth, it ain't no pretending!
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#9re: Riedel on Tony fever
Posted: 5/25/05 at 11:52amSpam can win best musical, fine. But it better freaking not get best score.
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