THE OFFICIAL 2017 TONY AWARDS VIEWING THREAD- Page 22

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:43pm

Couldn't agree more with ScaryWarhol. Some moments were good, but as an actual awards show, abysmal pretty much encapsulates the evening. Midler performing would have turned things around it, instead poor David Hyde Pierce had to sing a second-rate song with none of his cast members in front of a curtain. I hope they can get Spacey back next year because this year's telecast was not worthy of the class and enthusiasm he brought to the proceedings.

[broadwayboy223]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:44pm

Can someone explain or PM me about what Patti did when they read Bette's name? I saw people posting about it on Facebook 

[SFFrontRow]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:46pm

When all is said and done, the Tony Awards broadcast is a video yearbook of Broadway. Good, bad, or indifferent, the show is a time capsule of each Broadway season. I will be watching this over and over, along with all the other year's shows that I have.

Some of my favorites won, some didn't, but I enjoyed this year. I will be looking to iTunes to purchase, and I am happy I have a video representation of it.

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:48pm

PatrickDC said: "At 11:06, just before Best Musical, USTVNow switched over to the local Pennsylvania station and their newscast. They apologized for being on a bit later because of the Tonys. Yeah, really, aplogize for cutting off just moments before the big moment. After some chatter with talking heads and the hot weather, they went back to the Tonys. I wonder if they got calls. It cut back just as Kevin and Robin were walking across the stage. 

 

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That's terrible. The same thing happened to me in 2013, when CBS atlanta cut to the news right before Best Musical. I have never forgiven them for robbing me of the chance to see Kinky Boots win!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:49pm

Some scattered thoughts: 

An AWFUL opening.

LOVED that Sutton gave Gavin his Tony. 

Spacey was only really funny at the end doing his Underwood bit. 

Bette, LuPone yelled at the Orchestra in 2008 and it was funnier. 

The GOUNDHOG DAY performance would have been the worst of the evening, but Rudin made us listen to Penny in my Pocket. 

Chris Ashley needs to give that Tony to Rachel Chavkin.

 

I thought this was the worst produced ceremony in years. 

Updated On: 6/11/17 at 11:49 PM

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:49pm

Kevin Spacey did an excellent job. I wouldn't mind him coming back. I especially like that he didn't make it all about him as some hosts do. It was understated in a good way and well written. In some ways I think it was best that they picked someone who couldn't do crazy numbers like NPH. Not to insult Neil, but less is more ya know. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:50pm

Kevin Spacey return as TONY HOST for the 72nd TONYS in 2018!

[mc1227]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:52pm

I thought Kevin Spacey did a decent job entertaining and showcasing his mimicking talent, however the show as a whole seemed forced and clumsy.  The lift of the night for me was The Great Comet performance and Cynthia Nixon's acceptance speech but the entire Hello Dolly representations were a big disappointment.  I was lamenting that I had  to wait until October to see Dolly but now I'm glad I have plenty of time to wash away the memory of tonight.  

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:52pm

Are we mostly in agreement that Ben Platt had the best acceptance speech of the night? I kvelled over him.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 6/11/17 at 11:55pm

One award win I was disappointed in - I though orchestrations should've gone to Dave Malloy -  but otherwise the rest were very rightly deserved. (Very happy DEH won Best Book.) I now begin my petition to have John Mulaney and Nick Kroll host next year's show. 

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:05am

A tweet from Bette about her acceptance speech:

https://twitter.com/bettemidler/status/874112771289473024

[Luscious]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:07am

loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow."

Ahh... no you won't. And if you do, you're a real asshole.

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:11am

loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow. Pretentious, obnoxious, and undeserving.

Its too bad her now stale talent is overshadowed by her ugly and disgusting ego.

 

"What an A hOle! Sell them then ...put you out of your misery loser!

 

Updated On: 6/12/17 at 12:11 AM

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:12am

As someone who hasn't really gotten the chance to follow the season closely this year, this ceremony was boring and disappointing. I'm sure the shows unfortunately just chose weak numbers, because I know how a lackluster Tony performance can make an otherwise great show seem bland to outsiders, but the only performance that really piqued my interest tonight was Great Comet's. My family ended the night asking me why I made them watch that whole thing. 

I thought Kevin Spacey did a good job tonight, though. (And as a side thought, Mark Hamill's looking great.)

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:13am

I wonder if there was a contingency if Patti had won. It would seem odd to me if moments earlier she'd won Best Actress and then joined Kevin for the final song, as if, "Ok we want to really show you what a great performer your new Best Actress is so here she is."  

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:13am

If anybody's too pissed at Bette to stand seeing her perform, I'll bite the bullet and take your Dolly! tickets off your hands. Really, I insist!

[CallMeAl2]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:16am

Gotta say I loved Bette's speech. Only Midler can play the orchestra off and still be left standing at the end,. The woman knows her power and isn't afraid to use it.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:18am

CallMeAl2 said: "Gotta say I loved Bette's speech. Only Midler can play the orchestra off and still be left standing at the end,. The woman knows her power and isn't afraid to use it.

 

"Gotta love her yet it pissed many off on this thread...they just don't get her or know what she's all about..Get a sense of humor...It was her time and she said what she wanted to say jsut being Bette...steamrolling ahead...

Get outa my way...

The Divine Miss M!

 

Updated On: 6/12/17 at 12:18 AM

[loveinnewyorkcity]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:19am

Luscious said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow."

Ahh... no you won't. And if you do, you're a real asshole.

 

 

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Audience members are not required to stand for performers during bows. It's not something that's owed to them. After paying $500+ for a ticket, what I choose to do with my body during curtain call is my choice. The only thing owed during a night a theatre is a top-notch performance by the actors who audience members are literally paying to see shimmy and skip around the stage. 

By no means do my actions make me that very classy expletive you called me. It does make performers who feel they are entitled to standing o's that though. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:21am

loveinnewyorkcity said: "Luscious said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow."

Ahh... no you won't. And if you do, you're a real asshole.

 
Good I'll let the house manager know and the usher that handles that section to expect you A hOle!

Grow up child!
 

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Audience members are not required to stand for performers during bows. It's not something that's owed to them. After paying $500+ for a ticket, what I choose to do with my body during curtain call is my choice. The only thing owed during a night a theatre is a top-notch performance by the actors who audience members are literally paying to see shimmy and skip around the stage. 

By no means do my actions make me that very classy expletive you called me. It does make performers who feel they are entitled to standing o's that though. 

 

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[loveinnewyorkcity]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:21am

Robbie2 said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow. Pretentious, obnoxious, and undeserving.

Its too bad her now stale talent is overshadowed by her ugly and disgusting ego.

 

"What an A hOle! Sell them then ...put you out of your misery loser!

 

 

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Isn't it "past your bedtime"?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:21am

All I have to say was the most hysterical moment that had me in stitches and actually made me fall for it was when Josh Gad said that he would be playing Pseudolus in the revival FORUM which ended up being false. I honestly would kind of like to see him in the role, but, anyway. Lol. 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:22am

Luscious said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow."

Ahh... no you won't. And if you do, you're a real asshole.

 

 

 

Luscious...Ha I said the same thing

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[loveinnewyorkcity]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:23am

Robbie2 said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "Luscious said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow."

Ahh... no you won't. And if you do, you're a real asshole.

 
Good I'll let the house manager know and the usher that handles that section to expect you A hOle!

Grow up child!
 

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Audience members are not required to stand for performers during bows. It's not something that's owed to them. After paying $500+ for a ticket, what I choose to do with my body during curtain call is my choice. The only thing owed during a night a theatre is a top-notch performance by the actors who audience members are literally paying to see shimmy and skip around the stage. 

By no means do my actions make me that very classy expletive you called me. It does make performers who feel they are entitled to standing o's that though. 

 

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Congrats on learning how to bold a sentence!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/12/17 at 12:25am

loveinnewyorkcity said: "Robbie2 said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "Luscious said: "loveinnewyorkcity said: "I have second row seats to Hello Dolly! this week. Safe to say I will be taking my seat when Bette comes  out for a bow."

Ahh... no you won't. And if you do, you're a real asshole.

 
Good I'll let the house manager know and the usher that handles that section to expect you A hOle!

Grow up child!
 

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Audience members are not required to stand for performers during bows. It's not something that's owed to them. After paying $500+ for a ticket, what I choose to do with my body during curtain call is my choice. The only thing owed during a night a theatre is a top-notch performance by the actors who audience members are literally paying to see shimmy and skip around the stage. 

By no means do my actions make me that very classy expletive you called me. It does make performers who feel they are entitled to standing o's that though. 

 

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HERE YOU GO~ I guess the truth hurts...

Good I'll let the house manager know and the usher that handles that section to expect you A hOle!

Grow up child!
 

 

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