Poor DHP, that was terrible. And I guess because ANASTASIA didn't perform, they filled them in with the Rockettes? Disappointing.
qolbinau said: "The song works fine in context - it's a kind of momentary detour while people take their seats and get ready for the show to start. To actually put a showcase on it at the Tony Awards was always incredibly misguided. </i>
Not really..the score of DOLLY is so well known even minor songs like "Elegance" and "It Only takes a Moment" would have seemed old hat. Here was a chance for a song that only a few people know to get some exposure.
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Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
ForB4 said: "VintageSnarker said: "God, that was a mess. But Cynthia took it all in stride.
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What happened?
Sarah kept trying to talk to Cynthia while Frank kept trying to close the show and then he just sprang a request for Cynthia to sing and she improved a Tony's song because she is a goddess and a cinnamon roll.
Are the people confused about Bette really so out of the loop? This has been going on for weeks.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/29/theater/hello-dolly-bette-midler-seems-unlikely-to-sing-at-tony-awards.html
Wow, I still can't believe they did that with Dolly. That's such crap. Kudos to DHP for giving it his all, though. What a trouper!
Rachel Bay Jones's gown was the best! And her and Laurie Metcalf's daughters are adorable!
ViniFromBrazil said: "I'm trying to find something online but i still haven't found anything as to why Midler didn't perform. And she got there right after DHP's performance I mean what the hell????
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We've been talking about Rudin's stunt for weeks fyi.
An amazing and well deserved upset for INDECENT!
Really happy for Rebecca! Her work in Indecent is something not to miss.
Wow, a bit surprised about Direction of a Play. Sher's work on Oslo was stunning.
That speech from Rebecca needs to be remixed. NOW!
Stand-by Joined: 1/26/16
Dancingthrulife2 said: "ViniFromBrazil said: "I'm trying to find something online but i still haven't found anything as to why Midler didn't perform. And she got there right after DHP's performance I mean what the hell????
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We've been talking about Rudin's stunt for weeks fyi.
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oh my god I'm totally disappointed!
Understudy Joined: 8/1/15
Christopher Ashley!?!?!?!??????????????
WHAT THE *%#* I'm happy for Chris but whattttttt
WHAT? Not Rachel Chavkin? After the Dave Malloy snub?
Whoa. I thought Come From Away would be shut out for good at this point.
Ashley deserves that Tony! CFA is so intricate!
Thrilled for Come from Away, but...RACHEL CHAVKIN NOT WINNING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL?! Seriously!
I wonder if the vote got split between Comet and DEH on this one. Man...Comet is getting screwed tonight.
Chorus Member Joined: 4/26/17
Does this mean CFA is winning Best Musical?
Wow. Direction of a musical was a surprise for me
Wow, did not expect that. Love that CFA won for Direction, but Comet deserved it much more. Disappointing
Yes yes yes, welll done Come From Away.
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