Ruthie Ann Miles' Tony win — Page 2

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.

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.

Ruthie Ann Miles — "Something Wonderful"

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Criticizing someone for reading a prepared speech, which happens quite often, is absolutely ridiculous. Shame on you.

""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.

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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.

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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.

^ 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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