Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:33pm
Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:39pm
YvanEhtNioj said: " Freestyle Love Supreme just felt kinda..cheesy. "
Agreed but I always feel Miranda is corny and it reaffirmed that freestyle love supreme is simply not for me.
Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:40pm
bjh2114 said: "How does Adam sound better than he did 25 years ago? WILD"
And Adam looked incredible. 50 suits him.
Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:46pm
YvanEhtNioj said: "The duets and solo performances were beautiful, but overall I just felt like there should’ve been some more high-energy numbers. The RENT number was amazing and I feel like the show could’ve ended after that. Freestyle Love Supreme just felt kinda..cheesy."
The Show should have ended with Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth with Rent before it and with an additional rent number and the rest of the numbers after cut. I think this years tony awards failed to promote current broadway productions more. To be a welcome back to broadway show. There should have been performances from Phantom and The Lion King. Most of the first two hours were very dry and boring. Idina and Kristen stole the show. The Wicked Producers are idiots if they dont bring them back to broadway or cast them in the movie.
Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:48pm
Kristen and Idina seemed to have mended some fences with that performance.
Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:56pm
Posted: 9/26/21 at 11:58pm
Miles2Go2 said: "I think that is what got me the most emotional. Everyone knows Kristin & idina have had a potentially challenging relationship, but you could feel their connection and emotion and love for one another here much more than in recent performances. It felt…healing. And after these last 19 challenging months, don’t we all need that?"
Precisely how it felt to me. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but I think that the last two years forced everyone, celebrities included, to think about what really matters in life and old difficulties just don't matter as much anymore. I thought it was one of the most beautiful moments of the night.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:01am
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:07am
filming the production numbers has the added advantage of saving a boatload of money. I think the live performances gave the live audience their money's worth.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:12am
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:12am
Audra and Brian, my God
Kristin & Idina were great too (and Anthony & Adam for that matter).
All four hours were well done from a technical standpoint. Audra and Leslie did a great job as hosts. I was very impressed all the way around.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:13am
Tag said: "How crazy to see Peter Wright honored in the memoriam, and he died on that very stage last year."
Yes. That really hit me when his face and name came up.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:17am
Broadway Joe said: "YvanEhtNioj said: "Freestyle Love Supreme just felt kinda..cheesy. "
Agreed but I always feel Miranda is corny and it reaffirmed that freestyle love supreme is simply not for me."
I've seen the show several times. It's not long w/no intermission and was rather good and fun.
Lin was only at one of the shows I saw. They have guest rappers come with the regulars who play instruments and beatbox. They seek story concepts from the audience and then create a rap based on those. Think I paid approx $40 for standing room & was able to sit in empty seats.
Only thing I didn't enjoy was inability to get a pic at the curtain call since everyone has to put their phones in a yondr.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:26am
Los Angeles here… After seeing the MOULIN ROUGE opening number, every Broadway producer should mandate that scenes from their shows be shot in the theatres they’re playing in! If they all collectively demand it, it will happen.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:33am
BroadwayGirl107 said: "Absolutely astounding that Jagged Little Pill didn’t do You Oughta Know. It’s the only reason to see the show."
I was just waiting for it. I thought they were going to end the performance with it. Was shocked she wasn't in the presentation especially since she was nominated. (And won)
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:40am
MemorableUserName said: "gibsons2 said: "MemorableUserName said: "Ugh. Danny B's win means the night is still a success ... but Jagged Little Pill winning for that book is a disgrace."
The other two musicals don't even have a "book". Controversies aside, MR and Tina have truly awful books."
I don't disagree that they're bad. I do contend that JLP's book is even worse. Neither MR nor Tina would be a good winner. JLP is an appalling one."
An awards show with only one disappointing win is not bad at all. Can someone post a photo of this Tony Awards mask?
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:40am
Posted: 9/27/21 at 12:59am
uncageg said: "BroadwayGirl107 said: "Absolutely astounding that Jagged Little Pill didn’t do You Oughta Know. It’s the only reason to see the show."
I was just waiting for it. I thought they were going to end the performance with it. Was shocked she wasn't in the presentation especially since she was nominated. (And won)
"
I'm honestly still beside myself and kinda enraged about this. I don't really love that show, but that number is absolutely thrilling. It would have sold so many tickets...and it would have made the broadcast so much more exciting.
Instead they chose to focus on the actor who isn't even coming back to the show, who is cute but mediocre---truly dumbfounded. Even given the controversy around Patten.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 1:01am
SouthernCakes said: "“Move on” (from my favorite show) didn’t work for me. Both great singers but, eh, I don’t know. Didn’t work for me. I find Platt hard to be into. Something about him. His ticks don’t work for me. And I didn’t think Rose sounded great. Didn’t suit her voice."
I love Anika Noni Rose, Platt not so much, but...
with Jake and Annaleigh in the house, why didn’t they sing it? Or the originals Bernadette and Mandy?
Posted: 9/27/21 at 1:11am
SFFrontRow said: "SouthernCakes said: "“Move on” (from my favorite show) didn’t work for me. Both great singers but, eh, I don’t know. Didn’t work for me. I find Platt hard to be into. Something about him. His ticks don’t work for me. And I didn’t think Rose sounded great. Didn’t suit her voice."
I love Anika Noni Rose, Platt not so much, but...
with Jake and Annaleigh in the house, why didn’t they sing it?Or theoriginals Bernadette and Mandy?"
Maybe they were asked and declined. I was fine with Anika and Platt.
For me the most thrilling moment was Audra and Brian Stokes. I sat here breathless with tears in my eyes. I got a call just before that segment started and hit record on my DVR. I have already watched them a few times. They were simply breathtaking.
Posted: 9/27/21 at 1:23am
Posted: 9/27/21 at 1:26am
I completely LOVED those 4 hours, I'm still soooo happy!
The winners, the speechs, the upsets by ''The Inheritance'' in Play & Actor, wow!
I loved the pre-taped performances by the Musical Nominees, ''Moulin Rouge!'' and ''Tina!'' were perfect. ''Jagged'' felt ok, kinda make me not want to see the show next year hahaha
Parker <3 Burstein, FINALLY! <3 Warren is the best!
Those duets, especially Kristin/Idina and Brian/Audra were musical heaven!
Really great Tony Awards!
Posted: 9/27/21 at 1:45am
Jordan Levinson said: "
What do you mean?SIXis eligible next year."
Flying Over Sunset is eligible next year!
Posted: 9/27/21 at 2:12am
Posted: 9/27/21 at 2:20am
SoCalDirector said: "bjh2114 said: "How does Adam sound better than he did 25 years ago? WILD"
And Adam looked incredible. 50 suits him."
OMG Yes! So hot! I thought the first half was better because awards were given out and it felt more intimate. There was a sense of community (per usual) and more interaction with the audience. They should have replayed Jennifer Hudson on the CBS broadcast along with some of the award winners from part 1 on Paramount Plus. But I did like the duets at the end on the CBS version. They should have ended with them rather than going into the freestyle. Someone on the live feed for The NY Times was comparing the second half to a PBS concert. Both hosts did themselves proud.
