Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win- Page 2
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#25
Posted: 6/8/15 at 12:13pm
Even though I was definitely rooting for Lucas or Kuhn, I was very happy for Ruthie Ann, and she had the best speech of the night.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#26
Posted: 6/8/15 at 12:17pm
Ruthie's key always sounded slightly lower to me, as MrMusic confirmed. The other versions are quite operatic, therefore Ruthie's sounded a little lower right away to me.
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#27
Posted: 6/8/15 at 12:21pm
When I heard about her casting, I was wondering how she would handle the song as I didnt think she had the range...but loved the key she sang in the show.
I agree that she seemded thrown off last night in the medley. It is NOT indicative of her actual performance.
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#28
Posted: 6/8/15 at 4:45pm
Well I would imagine performing on the Tonys and in a medley that probably was still fairly new to them all would throw anyway off a little bit. But she was great in the show. Honestly, Best Featured Actress could have gone to any of them, including Daly, and I would have been happy. I thought they were all great in their respective shows.
The only upset I had was Borle winning.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/17/10
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#29
Posted: 6/8/15 at 5:40pm
Very well said, PalJoey. I haven't yet seen Fun Home so I'm obviously biased, but I was thrilled for Ruthie.
Broadway Star Joined: 12/27/11
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#30
Posted: 6/8/15 at 10:48pm
Ruthie Ann Miles — "Something Wonderful"
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#31
Posted: 6/9/15 at 8:11am
Love Ruthie Ann and loved her in TKAI and Here Lies Love!
That having been said, the acceptance speech was awful and lacked emotion. Was truly disappointed when I saw her holding an iPhone and reading like a robot from the screen...speak from the heart! You deserved it and earned it!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#32
Posted: 6/9/15 at 9:10am
Criticizing someone for reading a prepared speech, which happens quite often, is absolutely ridiculous. Shame on you.
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#33
Posted: 6/9/15 at 9:47am
I think her speech showed the emotion of true shock and wonder that she had won this award. I found her speech to be endearing, especially with the joke that didn't work and the whole "tap dancers coming for her" bit - she has great facial expressions.
Her backstage interview here on Broadway World is worth watching. There are moments when she is speechless and so emotional about the whole thing. She also said she didn't fully write the speech on her phone, but she gave herself bullet points so she wouldn't forget anything.
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#34
Posted: 6/9/15 at 10:28am
""I am pretty sure they raised the key of her song too. I didn't see the show, but I could tell from her singing it last night it was higher. Much higher. She my be wonderful in the show, but she seemed really distracted last night while she was singing. I prefer it in the lower, darker key. I think Judy Kuhn should have won. Not only for her wonderful performance in Fun Home but her body of work through the years."
Actually, Ruthie sings "Something Wonderful" a half step lower than the original key. Last night, she sang in the key she sings the song in the show."
Every time I have heard this sung in a higher key I never got all of the lyrics. Miles' key fit the singer and I understood every beautiful word of this amazing song.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#35
Posted: 6/9/15 at 11:52am
Interesting that Miles and Ashford both appeared in American classics in roles that generally don't make huge awards-caliber impressions... and both got Tony's.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#36
Posted: 6/9/15 at 12:04pm
PalJoey knows that I agree with EVERY word he wrote about her performance.
I was thrilled that she won, and believe it was because HER performance was Tony worthy. (Not because others split the vote).
I loved her acceptance speech. Great use of technology, and her emotional and joyful and teary-eyed delivery was beautiful.
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#37
Posted: 6/9/15 at 12:32pm
Wonderful clip here from Ruthie Ann Miles in the press room. This is a gracious, grateful woman: http://v.playbill.com/services/player/bcpid82993908001?bctid=4282222389001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAEX25ttk~,qVVep19cvaUd_MvoBnuGVanJsQIaFNkH
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/05
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#38
Posted: 6/9/15 at 1:29pm
Have not seen King and I (scheduled for my November trip) but I buy into what I read that she is a highlight and redefines that role. After her performance in Here Lies Love, it is not surprising. And her speech was very endearing - truly humble, funny and so appreciative of the win.
That having been said, I was really hoping that Judy Kuhn would have her moment to shine. I have seen her in a lot of her performances over the years and really think she is a special talent. I have also seen Fun Home at Circle and think that all three of the featured actresses were outstanding. I really do believe that split between at least Kuhn and Sydney was the avenue for Ruthie to take the Tony.
But, in the end, these awards are a point in time honor while the other awards for Fun Home were much more historic (all women writing team, truly outstanding production) and important.
I really do think just about anyone in that category could have been honored with the award and the fact that so few Asian actors have won it, it was nice to see Ruthie at the podium.
It is too bad these things are such a competition.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#39
Posted: 6/9/15 at 11:41pm
Ruthie Ann Miles received wonderful entrance applause tonight at KING & I.
Her Tony win is SO deserved. She brought something so fresh and powerful to this role.
Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win#40
Posted: 6/9/15 at 11:45pm
^ That's so great to hear.
Also, I can't believe that the last time an Asian actress won a Tony was in 1991 (Lea Salonga in MISS SAIGON). Such a shame. Broadway needs to diversify more. I'm glad that ALLEGIANCE is opening soon; I hope that it will do well.
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