The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!- Page 12
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#275
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:55pm
to be clear, i welcome ALL the criticism of Ragtime, and very much understand the argument for CATS in terms of the act of reviving. im responding only to those complaining about Ragtime like it is some major mistake by the Tony folks or referencing the whiny white people involved (as characters, even worse).
meanwhile, a beautiful speech by the ever worthy Caissie Levy.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#276
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:55pm
So, could NEXT TO NORMAL happen now? :)
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#278
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:58pm
steven22 said: "So, could NEXT TO NORMAL happen now? :)"
I believe she already said she wasn't doing it.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#279
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:59pm
She got her Tony she doesn’t need N2N now
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#280
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:59pm
blaxx said: "steven22 said: "So, could NEXT TO NORMAL happen now? :)"
I believe she already said she wasn't doing it."
Like Audra said she wasn't doing Gypsy...
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#281
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:59pm
ViniFromBrazil said: "I know it’s not fair but this Book of Mormon number was better than all the new musicals"
The only new musical offerings I found remotely interesting this season is Two Strangers. I saw Pippin at Signature Theater in Arlington a few days ago, and thought it was leagues better than most of the musicals I saw on Broadway this season. Thank goodness the plays have been strong.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#282
Posted: 6/7/26 at 10:59pm
Princeton78 said: "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 Catsdid to elevate the original material."
RAGTIME will be announcing an extension soon, likely until the end of the year with a new cast. So shut up!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#283
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:00pm
steven22 said: "So, could NEXT TO NORMAL happen now? :)"
Maybe Pink will star in it.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#284
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:00pm
PipingHotPiccolo said: "to be clear, i welcome ALL the criticism of Ragtime, and very much understand the argument for CATS in terms of the act of reviving. im responding only to those complaining about Ragtime like it is some major mistake by the Tony folks or referencing the whiny white people involved (as characters, even worse).
meanwhile, a beautiful speech by the ever worthy Caissie Levy."
It's definitely a MAJOR mistake - and said from a lover of the musical but not this production. It was a mistake this one won - ESPECIALLY over the artistic, creative, resonant and brilliant NEW CATS. A production like this Ragtime will be seen again. This CATS, no. Embarrassing for the Tonys - history will not be kind to this win.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#285
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:03pm
Congratulations to all the women and Ragtime this evening. Goodnight, All!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#287
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:04pm
What strange speeches to end a joyful night!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#288
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:05pm
noahseestheatre said: "blaxx said: "steven22 said: "So, could NEXT TO NORMAL happen now? :)"
I believe she already said she wasn't doing it."
Like Audra said she wasn't doingGypsy..."
Exactly. Hoping this is the same thing.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#289
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:05pm
Lorne Michaels clearly bought his Tonys to try and get a 3rd season of this over-the-top musical.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#290
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:06pm
I enjoyed Schmigadoon though I have no idea who this woman speaking after Lorne Michaels is and it feels like a pretty weak finish to a weak season, though I'm not sure what other show really deserved it more aside from Two Strangers (which goes home emptyhanded? That seems wrong).
Only six minutes over. Bring back PINK next year.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#291
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:06pm
At least the right musical won.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/19
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#292
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:11pm
ACL2006 said: "Lorne Michaelsclearly bought his Tonys to try and get a 3rd season of this over-the-top musical."
I'm disgusted. Honestly, if the big check is all that it takes for Tony voters to fold and pick the mediocre ****e like Schmigadoon, then maybe Broadway deserves to collapse. I suppose people will keep paying when A list celebs are cast in acclaimed play revivals, but the new Broadway musical is dead. What a damn shame.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#293
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:11pm
YAY Schmigadoon and Ragtime Sorry CATS, you lost now everyone chill and go to bed.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/30/17
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#294
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:13pm
Robbie2 said: "YAY Schmigadoon and RagtimeSorry CATS, you lost now everyone chill and go to bed."
Yay Schmigadoon! -- CATS will continue to be a mistake long after tonight.
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#295
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:13pm
First Best Musical year I’ve seen where it felt like a total toss up
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#296
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:14pm
Interesting Levy left The Lost Boys to stay with Ragtime and then both roles ended up winning tonight.
Stand-by Joined: 2/15/05
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#297
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:15pm
I was only able to visit NYC once briefly this season, and saw Becky Shaw, Fallen Angels and Chess. But man none of these musical numbers are selling me on their shows. They come across as amateurish and without any kind of introduction, lacking in context. My mom texted to say that the “Schmigadoon” number sounded like “Oklahoma”(!). She had no idea it was a spoof / homage.
I guess it was a strong year for plays and weak for musicals. I am surprised at the lack of nomination for CHESS revival now that I have seen it.
And why salute CHORUS LINE and not feature original cast? Ziegler sounded awful in a song we have all heard in countless covers.
Pink was a fun host and seemed up for anything. let down by some lame bits (DuBose notes, Criss stunt, free speech gag).
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#298
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:15pm
Well that was, overall, a wonderful evening. I have been celebrating a milestone birthday and this was the best gift! Since it is only 9:00 here and I have a few days off, going to float out the door and have a cocktail!
Once again it was fun taking part in the yearly Tony Awards Telecast thread!
The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast!#299
Posted: 6/7/26 at 11:15pm
gibsons2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Lorne Michaelsclearly bought his Tonys to try and get a 3rd season of this over-the-top musical."
I'm disgusted. Honestly, if the big check is all that it takes for Tony voters to fold and pick the mediocre ****e like Schmigadoon, then maybe Broadway deserves to collapse. I suppose people will keep paying when A list celebs are cast in acclaimed play revivals, but the new Broadway musical is dead. What a damn shame."
Actually, next year will have Paddington, Benjamin Button, and maybe Mexodus so the Broadway musical isn't dead. You're just having a tween tantrum because you have no taste.
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