The 79th Annual Tony Awards Telecast! — Page 12

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.

fight fight fight…?

She got her Tony she doesn’t need N2N now

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.

steven22 said: "So, could NEXT TO NORMAL happen now? :)"

Maybe Pink will star in it.

Congratulations to all the women and Ragtime this evening. Goodnight, All!

What strange speeches to end a joyful night!

Lorne Michaels clearly bought his Tonys to try and get a 3rd season of this over-the-top musical.

At least the right musical won.

YAY Schmigadoon and Ragtime Sorry CATS, you lost now everyone chill and go to bed.

First Best Musical year I’ve seen where it felt like a total toss up

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).

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.