Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:02pm
That was the most unfocused version of "Waving Through a Window" I have ever seen Platt do. It looked like he was struggling making the cuts and staging changes work. Still, it's a great performer doing a great song.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:02pm
Christopher Ashley's direction win is a joke. Really?
Patti & Christine just delivered the best performance of the night. It was well staged and shot. Platt was great, but I didn't love how it was shot.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:03pm
Andy I love the guy, but best choreography really?
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:03pm
Come From Away deserved that award. Yes!
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:04pm
Shocked about Book of a musical.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:04pm
I'm still bugged that Midler didn't perform and instead we had this bland song with DHP who had less charisma than the actors from this ****ty new show Salvation...............
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:04pm
SFFrontRow said: "I hope this doesnt signal a LA LA Land situation where DEH takes awards but misses out on the Best Musical because they want to throw a bone to CFA.
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I've been thinking the same thing! Although another possible parallel would be a Best Director/Best Musical split . . .
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:04pm
loveinnewyorkcity said: "Maybe Direction was a consolation prize for possibly not getting Best Musical?
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Anyone who thinks like this shouldn't vote. It's utterly disrespectful to directors who put their heart and soul and months of hard work into their projects.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:06pm
Dancingthrulife2 said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "Maybe Direction was a consolation prize for possibly not getting Best Musical?"
Anyone who thinks like this shouldn't vote. It's utterly disrespectful to directors who put their heart and soul and months of hard work into their projects."
I cannot believe that any legitimate Tony voters vote like this.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:06pm
blaxx said: "SFFrontRow said: "(1) I guess all the DEH haters out there can revel in the Director of a Musical
(2) I hope this doesnt signal a LA LA Land situation where DEH takes awards but misses out on the Best Musical because they want to throw a bone to CFA. I liked both, but CFA didnt match DEH for substance.
Cover the Tony with sugar and give it to CFA? UGH
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Uhh, the major award of the night would hardly be throwing a bone. I hate groupies. At least not as bad as ReNheaedz"
I am NOT a groupie, but thanks so very much for keeping the hateful attitude towards other posters alive. I respect your opinion but do not respect your shade on mine. And you are a "legend", just goes to show...
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:06pm
These have to be the most boring Tony Awards in the past ten years. David Hyde Pierce is a genius, but Scott Rudin choosing that number to represent HELLO DOLLY was an insult to the audience.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:07pm
JOSH GAD GOT ME SO EXCITED FOR A SECOND!!! UGH!
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:07pm
ljay889 said: "Patti and Christine, best of the night so far!
"Powerfully sung as always! I agree as well!
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:07pm
I HATE Josh Gad for making me scream in excitement. And scream again in extreme disappointment lol
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:08pm
Why the hell did Lac get Orchestrations?!
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:08pm
Ugh dammit Josh!!! I nearly screamed
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:08pm
wow, Spacey is good at impersonating people.... impressive
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:10pm
Looks like Blankenbuehler gets the win for Choreography...
Between this and Lacamoire winning for orchestrations, did the voters realize that HAMILTON was last year? Both men are extremely talented, but it's strange to see them both honored again when I think that GREAT COMET was more deserving in both categories.
Updated On: 6/11/17 at 10:10 PM
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:11pm
disneybroadwayfan22 said: "Ugh dammit Josh!!! I nearly screamed"
I agree, I couldn't imagine anything worse.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:11pm
Woo! for Jane Greenwood.
Love that Sutton gave Gavin his trophy. Thoroughly Modern Millie full circle.
Boo for the Best Costumes Musical going to Dolly and Rachel Chavkin losing. Boo for most of the Great Comet wins not getting real air time.
I agree Spacey's opening was better than I would have guessed (not amazing but better than I'd anticipated) but I'm glad he's not on stage too much.
Not really wowed by the performances aside from Leslie and Cynthia. I need them to record a duets album immediately.
I need more Rachel Bloom. I love how excited she was about seeing Patti again.
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:11pm
I was actually very excited about A Funny Thing...let's hope he was just putting that out there and someone will run with the idea...
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:11pm
JBC3 said: "Boring AF so far."
I feel like it had a good start but the last hour has been a dud
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:12pm
There referencing Ben a bit too much I feel...it's like we get it he's gonna win..
Posted: 6/11/17 at 10:12pm
It's obvious that the voters just overall weren't fond of The Great Comet. It was robbed of Orchestrations and Score.
Thrilled that Come from Away won't be leaving empty handed.
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