#726
Posted: 6/7/09 at 10:58pm
Can't believe I missed the Jerry Herman tribute. Did Angie sing?
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#727
Posted: 6/7/09 at 10:58pm
Great backhanded compliment from Elton John.
#729
Posted: 6/7/09 at 10:59pm
Thrilled that BILLY and HAIR won The Tonys that it did. Both shows were fantastic, and deserve all the praise that it gets!
#730
Posted: 6/7/09 at 10:59pm
And its sooo funny that Gavin Creel is like one of the LEAST hairy people I have ever seen... when he sings those lyrics it is so funny to me...
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#732
Posted: 6/7/09 at 10:59pm
Thank God for NPH, saved the show, the ending was the highlight of three very long hours
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
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#733
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:00pm
Neil should have gotten a Tony for that song alone!!! Hilarious...Angela and Bret. Yowza!
"Sticks and stones, sister. Here, have a Valium!"
#734
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:00pm
Go back a page and real yankeefan's translation of what Elton John said to the writers of n2n.
#735
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:00pm
NPH closing number - LEGENDARY
You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You gotta hope even more, and cover your ears and go 'bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla!
- Phillip J. Fry
#736
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:00pm
PJ you are so right! Shout out to NPH AND Marc Shaiman!
#737
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:00pm
The entire 3 hrs actually flew by, for a change.
#738
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:01pm
When I first saw him in Clara's Heart, I never thought I would ever say Neil Patrick Harris has "it." When I saw him in "Assassins" I knew he did. And he does.
HAIR and the NPH finale were the two things worth tuning in for.
HAIR and the NPH finale were the two things worth tuning in for.
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#739
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:01pm
i liked the closing song but did anyone else think that there wasn't enough NPH? i was expecting more, idk maybe it's just me.
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#740
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:02pm
Elton's congratulatory F*ck you to Kitt and Yorkey is the highlight of the night.
#741
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:04pm
K a few quick comments:
1)No surprises, but still some amazing wins!! YAYYY Hair and Alice, and Next to Normal for Best Score, and many of the other acceptances were very touching as well!
2)The performances from Hair, Next to Normal, and Billy Elliot were all EPIC. Like really, jeeeez amazing <3
3)Neil Patrick Harris, WHY are you the most awesome ever??? Legendary hosting job? I THINK SO![and the Tony Award[s] went to...](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/board/icon_smile_big.gif)
Especially the ending OMG. I was dying
So yeah, although there were some upsets I was really pulling for (Will, Gavin, and Next to Normal mostly), I wasn't exactly expecting them, and it was still a great night, it really was. And those Billy boys WERE beyond adorable hehe
1)No surprises, but still some amazing wins!! YAYYY Hair and Alice, and Next to Normal for Best Score, and many of the other acceptances were very touching as well!
2)The performances from Hair, Next to Normal, and Billy Elliot were all EPIC. Like really, jeeeez amazing <3
3)Neil Patrick Harris, WHY are you the most awesome ever??? Legendary hosting job? I THINK SO
Especially the ending OMG. I was dying So yeah, although there were some upsets I was really pulling for (Will, Gavin, and Next to Normal mostly), I wasn't exactly expecting them, and it was still a great night, it really was. And those Billy boys WERE beyond adorable hehe
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Updated On: 6/7/09 at 11:04 PM
#742
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:07pm
Hair's performance was DA BOMB DIGGITY!
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#743
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:07pm
A Billy Sweep? WHAT A SURPRISE!
I overall enjoyed the show. I liked last years tonys better, personally, of course I've only seen two Tony Awards in my life, so maybe I don't have much of a opinion... hearing the words 'Billy Elliot' over and over grated me like no other though. And I think Christopher Sieber deserved the Featured Actor Tony.
I agree, there wasn't enough NPH. I love him to death and I wish I saw him more. The ending number made his presence there awesome, though. I LOVE YOU, NEIL!
Oh, and I don't know about you guys but I thought the opening number was beyond epic.
I overall enjoyed the show. I liked last years tonys better, personally, of course I've only seen two Tony Awards in my life, so maybe I don't have much of a opinion... hearing the words 'Billy Elliot' over and over grated me like no other though. And I think Christopher Sieber deserved the Featured Actor Tony.
I agree, there wasn't enough NPH. I love him to death and I wish I saw him more. The ending number made his presence there awesome, though. I LOVE YOU, NEIL!
Oh, and I don't know about you guys but I thought the opening number was beyond epic.
#744
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:08pm
NPH made up for Billy taking Best Musical.
Now that the Tony's are over it's time to award the BWWTony for Best Post in The Tony Awards Megathread.
And it goes to...
FindingNamo for his comment on the Billy Elliot "Angry Dance" performance:
"I had no idea Billy Elliot was about one boy's triumph over epilepsy."
Congratulations Namo! You win the thread
![and the Tony Award[s] went to...](https://www.broadwayworld.com/photoops/05tonywinners/2005TonyAwardRecipients371-vi.jpg)
Now that the Tony's are over it's time to award the BWWTony for Best Post in The Tony Awards Megathread.
And it goes to...
FindingNamo for his comment on the Billy Elliot "Angry Dance" performance:
"I had no idea Billy Elliot was about one boy's triumph over epilepsy."
Congratulations Namo! You win the thread
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
Updated On: 6/7/09 at 11:08 PM
#745
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:11pm
Hair clearly had the best performance followed by N2N, Billy Elliot & JB.
Performance rankings
1. Hair
2. Next to Normal
3. Billy Elliot
4. Jersey Boys
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.(the rest weren't even close to the other 4 shows)
5. West Side Story
6. Rock of Ages
7. Guys & Dolls
8. Shrek
9. Legally Blonde
10. Mamma Mia!
Performance rankings
1. Hair
2. Next to Normal
3. Billy Elliot
4. Jersey Boys
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.(the rest weren't even close to the other 4 shows)
5. West Side Story
6. Rock of Ages
7. Guys & Dolls
8. Shrek
9. Legally Blonde
10. Mamma Mia!
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#746
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:12pm
Hair's performance was DA BOMB DIGGITY!
Basically it COMPLETELY owned the entire night
Seriosuly, SERIOUSLY I freaking love that show and that tribe. Gavin and Will are entiiiiirely too much love <33 They make me so happy I don't even think there are enough words to describe it. And they were having just a LIL too much fun up there, dontchya think?![and the Tony Award[s] went to...](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/board/wink.gif)
The Next to Normal performance really was amazing too though. SO good
Basically it COMPLETELY owned the entire night
Seriosuly, SERIOUSLY I freaking love that show and that tribe. Gavin and Will are entiiiiirely too much love <33 They make me so happy I don't even think there are enough words to describe it. And they were having just a LIL too much fun up there, dontchya think?
The Next to Normal performance really was amazing too though. SO good
I don't need a life that's normal. That's way too far away. But something next to normal would be okay. Something next to normal is what I'd like to try. Close enough to normal to get by.
Updated On: 6/7/09 at 11:12 PM
#747
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:14pm
I'm thrilled about Billy winning ten Tony Awards. I'm also thrilled Next to Normal can say they have won three!
The show was a disaster. The technical flaws ruined the show for me. And the touring performances were absolutely pointless. Seriously, you kicked off Choreography and Book of a Musical for those? NPH was divine though. Why couldn't we see more of him?
Seeing the three Billy Boys win was wonderful! You just don't see that every day!
To the people who think the Tonys got it wrong, this isn't the worst blunder they've ever pulled. Spamalot over ANY of the other nominees? I'm personally very happy this year. I would have loved to see Billy take Score and Featured Actress, but I'm happy for the winners.
~Steven
The show was a disaster. The technical flaws ruined the show for me. And the touring performances were absolutely pointless. Seriously, you kicked off Choreography and Book of a Musical for those? NPH was divine though. Why couldn't we see more of him?
Seeing the three Billy Boys win was wonderful! You just don't see that every day!
To the people who think the Tonys got it wrong, this isn't the worst blunder they've ever pulled. Spamalot over ANY of the other nominees? I'm personally very happy this year. I would have loved to see Billy take Score and Featured Actress, but I'm happy for the winners.
~Steven
#748
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:14pm
I'm sorry...but I didn't enjoy the show this year like I have in the past. The two highlights were the opening and closing numbers. To me, all the musical performances were short/"choppy".
And I do love Legally Blonde, Jersey Boys, and Mamma Mia...but WHAT WAS THE POINT?!?! That was pointless! I'm sorry.
The tribute to Jerry Herman was kinda silly...using clips from his PBS special? I am so glad he got the award. He is so awesome!
I guess my feeling is that they tried to squish too much into a small amount of time. I will agree, however, this is the best season for Broadway in years!
And I do love Legally Blonde, Jersey Boys, and Mamma Mia...but WHAT WAS THE POINT?!?! That was pointless! I'm sorry.
The tribute to Jerry Herman was kinda silly...using clips from his PBS special? I am so glad he got the award. He is so awesome!
I guess my feeling is that they tried to squish too much into a small amount of time. I will agree, however, this is the best season for Broadway in years!
#749
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:15pm
I'm assuming WALL-E malfunctioned before the show? I hear that happens very often to the new WALL-E animatronic meet-and-gret characters in the Disney parks.
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
#750
Posted: 6/7/09 at 11:21pm
Thank you MrSweet, I share this award with everyone who suffered through the broadcast tonight and who [crackle, crackle] I'm going out, I'm going out ridiculous [crackle, crackle, crackle, crackle] ... elli who I think should retire as an act of mercy [crackle, crackle, crackle, crackle] [Cue: Modern Strings rendition of "Popular" from Wicked]
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