The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!- Page 11
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#250
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:37pm
I had a feeling Salesman was going to have someone else accept the Revival Tony since nobody named Scott Rudin in their speeches all night.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#251
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:39pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "Blaxx you can walk it back, I guess, but the idea that Bway doesnt know what its doing by recognizing Ragtime is a patently silly comment since Broadway producers would LOVE to have six Ragtimes running every year--sold out houses, beloved brilliant actors, a beautiful message, etc.
Youre just mad the show you liked more didnt win (...this award. Its technical elements WERE actually recognized by the Tony folks)."
I would never call you names to make a statement, love. In fact, I do think Ragtime is a much much more polished production in all aspects.
But I don't think it's silly for the voters to expect fresh takes if they reward the tried and true. That's my opinion.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#252
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:39pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "Princeton78 said: "PipingHotPiccolo said: "blaxx said: "Princeton78 said: "Mediocrity rewarded. Let’s give it to whiny white people
It was a perfect representation of how Broadway doesn't know what it needs most nowadays. This is why most new musicals will be closing within months, the edge is gone."
I understand all the reasons why CATS is more deserving in terms of REVIVING a show given the creativity, but its lazy and silly to now pretend that RAGTIME is some unworthy unloved flop.
What ignorance, as if CATS means theres no place for anything else on Broadway?
I might remind you that it opened at City Centers right when this country was descending into fascist madness, and that these actors singing these lyrics was cathartic heaven in that moment. I might also remind you that the show has been mostly sold out from the jump, a monster hit. Grow up.
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This production of Ragtime (which is a good show) is lazy and does nothing to elevate the original material. In fact, it felt like a watered down version (albeit with some great performances) moved from the Lyric to the Beaumont. Cathartic though the lyrics may be, the revival itself of not groundbreaking and didn’t deserve the award."
This is a reasoned and certainly valid opinion re Ragtime-- and I actually agree with it. I enjoyed Ragtime overall much more than CATS, but thats because the underlying material is so much stronger (imho). But earlier you, Princeton, said Ragtime won because of whiny white people, so really, you've removed yourself from this conversation as far as I'm concerned."
I was referring to the characters. I’ve always seen it as a white savior musical. But that’s just me.
Though, I’m not familiar with who actually votes for these awards. I’m gonna guess it's bunch of white people? I’d be pleased to find out I’m wrong.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#253
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:42pm
oh you thought that the Mother who embraces feminism and the poor immigrants arriving thru Ellis Island were all whiny white people? Sure, thats what you meant.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#254
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:42pm
I know it’s not fair but this Book of Mormon number was better than all the new musicals
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#255
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:44pm
An A CHORUS LINE tribute coming up? I'm not prepared!
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/19
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#256
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:44pm
Princeton78 said: "I might remind you that it opened at City Centers right when this country was descending into fascist madness, and that these actors singing these lyrics was cathartic heaven in that moment. I might also remind you that the show has been mostly sold out from the jump, a monster hit. Grow up.
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This production of Ragtime (which is a good show) is lazy and does nothing to elevate the original material. In fact, it felt like a watered down version (albeit with some great performances) moved from the Lyric to the Beaumont. Cathartic though the lyrics may be, the revival itself of not groundbreaking and didn’t deserve the award."
I agree with everything in this paragraph. This particular revival might as well stayed at the City Center and still would be a financial success as a concert. Only exceptional vocal talents of the main cast had saved it. This productions has nferior set design and absent direction with no new elements worthy of a revival. But whatever,. At least Joshua Henry will finally get his Tony.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#257
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:44pm
Book of Mormon question - how do the Orlando jokes read since DeSantis became governor? For that matter, how did they read after the Pulse shooting in 2016?
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#258
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:44pm
CoffeeBreak said: "This is pretty embarrassing for the Tonys. Goes to show some of the voters aren't capable of knowing what the best artistically interesting production is. They voted for comfort."
Nah, goes to show that some people have different preferences than we do. My favorite this year is Lost Boys, but I think Schmigadoon is likely to win Best Musical. And that doesn't reflect poorly on me or on the Tony voters. Big deal.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#259
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:45pm
ViniFromBrazil said: "I know it’s not fair but this Book of Mormon number was better than all the new musicals"
I didn’t think so! I thought they should have chosen a different song
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#260
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:46pm
ViniFromBrazil said: "I know it’s not fair but this Book of Mormon number was better than all the new musicals"
CHICAGO & BOOK OF MORMON have had the two best performances tonight.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#261
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:47pm
ViniFromBrazil said: "I don’t know if I understood this performance. Where are the vampires? Are they the ones in the band?"
It's their attempt to make it seem like an 80s musical with rock music. (hint: it's not. this is the only song that remotely comes close). The score and band are ridiculously wrong for the material
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#262
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:48pm
It actually was, but thank goodness you’re here to tell me what I actually meant.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#263
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:49pm
Rachel Ziegler has a very nice voice, but I don't understand the purpose of this segment. Show extended footage, clips, quotes, anything? Invite the original cast on stage? Anything?
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#264
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:49pm
Zegler coming for that 2027 Tony for Evita
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#265
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:49pm
Wasn’t last year the 50th anniversary of ACL?
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#266
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:50pm
James2 said: "Book of Mormon question - how do the Orlando jokes read since DeSantis became governor? For that matter, how did they read after the Pulse shooting in 2016?"
Orlando has long been a Liberal Stalwart of Florida. I also don't understand the relevance of Pulse to BOM use of Orlando...
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#267
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:50pm
Chicago and BOM were there to sell tickets, but its 1050pm why am I listening to Rachel Zegler scream through A Chorus Line? To what end? (they didnt even mention that she will be back on that stage next year thanks to Evita...)
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#268
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:50pm
But earlier you, Princeton, said Ragtime won because of whiny white people, so really, you've removed yourself from this conversation as far as I'm concerned."
Yep, truly so pathetic like Ragtime was this garbage, cheap ass production they just threw together in a week? The voters and the majority of America gave it acclaim because it was earned. The Tony Awards are a giant commercial and the majority of America prefer Ragtime. That's been obvious by the grosses compared to the other revivals for many months.
Don't see it, call it "simple" or "lazy". Lie to yourself. Nobody cares anymore.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#269
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:51pm
ljay889 said: "Wasn’t last year the 50th anniversary of ACL?"
Yes.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#270
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:51pm
A tribute to A Chorus Line featuring zero dancing is...a choice.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#271
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:51pm
ljay889 said: "Wasn’t last year the 50th anniversary of ACL?"
July 1975 would be the 76 Tony Awards, 50 years from now.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#272
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:52pm
ljay889 said: "Wasn’t last year the 50th anniversary of ACL?"
This is the 50th anniversary of the Tony wins, though, which is what I believe they're going for with this.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#273
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:55pm
Broadway61004 said: "ljay889 said: "Wasn’t last year the 50th anniversary of ACL?"
This is the 50th anniversary of the Tony wins, though, which is what I believe they're going for with this."
Ahh, that makes more sense now.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#274
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:55pm
No nod to Marin Mazzie? Classy.
come fall, this production will be gone and soon forgotten. But years from now, much like Sunset Boulevard last year, people will remember what Cats did to elevate the original material.
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