The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread

[SirNotAppearing]

The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#1

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:03am

When Tony time comes in a few hours, this is the place to post your thoughts, complaints, celebrations or other exclamations on the broadcast minute-by-minute.
Happy Tony night, everyone!

[Not Barker, Todd.]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#2

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:06am

Is it true Best Revival of Play is off the telecast? If so, that sucks.

PLEASE! Do not post anything negative or dramatic! DidYouReallyHearMe has LOST the ability to ignore such posts and he will comment! Please, help him.


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[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#2

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:08am

So excited! I'm also excited for the "At The Tonys" which is on at 12 on CBS! I really hope IN The Heights win Best Musical and as many awards as possible! And I really wanna see Patti sing the National Anthem!

[heathurrr]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#3

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:10am

What's the info on the pre-show thing? Time, etc...?

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[Amharclann]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#4

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:11am

Hey newbie here and I live in Ireland so not in touch with the goings on of the Tonys but do the shows close tonight or do they go ahead with understudies?

[fnyboi88]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#5

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:13am

Happy TONY Day!

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[SirNotAppearing]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#6

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:13am

Most shows don't have Sunday night shows. Ones that do most likely use understudies. Matinees still go on as planned, though.

[Amharclann]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#7

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:32am

Oh thanks :)I should have realsied that.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#8

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:37am

"What's the info on the pre-show thing? Time, etc...?"

Don't know which one you are talking about but they have one at Noon on CBS and then I think the pre show tonight is at 7:10 on CBS

[into_the_woods2]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#9

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:46am

and a happy tony day to you!!!

"The good news is I have an excellent Tony speech. The bad news is I've had it for forty-five years."-Elaine Stritch

[jaystarr]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#10

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:24pm

Happy Tony Day to everyone!!!

[WiCkEd BaCcHaE]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#11

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:28pm

Happy Tony Day to all!

Special vibes for everyone in the In the Heights, Passing Strange, August: Osage County, and South Pacific casts and crew!

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[shh282]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#12

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:30pm

Jenna Russell: The Tonys are like the Holy Grail.

I love her.
Updated On: 6/15/08 at 12:30 PM

[andrewcomp]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#13

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:30pm

I'm watching for the performances.. Not really a fan of any of the nominees.

[SirNotAppearing]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#14

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:31pm

The performances could be better. I'm enjoying the NY1, though.
Ugh.

[Testing1232]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#15

Posted: 6/15/08 at 12:53pm

Yep, NYI coverage starts at 6:00PM (EST) :))

[Sleeper2]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#16

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:37pm

Is any television station broadcasting the creative awards -- which are presented before the telecast begins on CBS begins?

[joniray]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#17

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:46pm

As far as I can tell, the first awards are only going to be broadcast via webcast on the tonyawards.com website starting at 7:10.

[jaystarr]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#18

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:46pm

and a reminder....

Tonight after the show or tommorow.. I will suggest to skip BWW bec. there will be a lot of unnecesary threads on Why this show won? Why did she/he win? Someone got robbed!

People will get into fights....or starts spamming the board again (I hope not!) REMEMBER YOU HAVE another CHOICE! ~that is NOT TO RESPOND or IGNORE it....

Everyone has their favorite and of course their 'opinions' and remember the TONYS is a POPULARITY CONTEST!

I myself will take a break tonite and tommorow.. I might post Congratulatory notes here and there....but DEFINITELY wont participate in any of these dramas tonight or tommorow! Break-a-Leg to all the nominees!

Stay cool and dont take it personal and NO ONE will get ROBBED tonight, its a POPULARITY contest!! whoever campaigned more will win or whoever has a lots of friends or least enemies will win! ~that's the way it goes!

J*



Updated On: 6/15/08 at 01:46 PM

[GlindatheGood22]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#19

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:47pm

Happy Tony Day! Go In the Heights!!

I know you. I know you. I know you.

[jerseyboyschick2]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#20

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:50pm

Nicely said, Jay.

Happy Tony Day everyone:)

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[Drunk Chita Rivera]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#21

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:53pm

Jaystarr, you really know how to brighten someone's day!


**Not Sarcasm**

But yes, best of luck!

[LePetiteFromage]

#22

Posted: 6/15/08 at 1:55pm

Updated On: 5/4/09 at 01:55 PM

[wphsmusic]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#23

Posted: 6/15/08 at 2:00pm

OK I'm sure it's probably blatantly obvious and I overlooked it, but is the pre-awards show televised? And if so, where can I watch it? Thank you!

[broadwayrules]

re: The 62nd Tony Awards Megathread#24

Posted: 6/15/08 at 2:03pm

Happy Tony Day! Can't wait to watch them!