The Tony Awards 2006

[AHedley]

The Tony Awards 2006#0

Posted: 4/21/06 at 5:47pm

I think that Hugh Jackman should host this show again - he is wonderful with actors and audiences - he is the host with the most

[Sumofallthings]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#1

Posted: 4/21/06 at 6:33pm

You know this is the first time I've ever heard his name mentioned as a possible host, but I have to say...I like it. You are on to something, maybe you should tell someone, make them aware of this unique possibility. Something just tells me it will catch on if more people knew about it and some discussion occured. Good luck!

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[Phantom2]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#2

Posted: 4/21/06 at 6:36pm

Perhaps they can convince Oprah to change her mind. She has the prettiest gowns.

"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher

Updated On: 4/21/06 at 06:36 PM

[pemberlee]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#3

Posted: 4/21/06 at 6:37pm

As long as those Oprah rumors aren't true...

[BobbyBubby]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#4

Posted: 4/21/06 at 6:38pm

Won't Jackman be busy doing Boy from Oz in Oz?

[bwayondabrain]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#5

Posted: 4/21/06 at 6:46pm

i hope so...i rather have someone else host this year, i just didn't really care for him as a host last year
i think billy crystal, oprah, whoopi, or some other person host it. i have nothing against hugh, just rather not have him be the host

but what am i talking about? i cant even watch the tonys this year because im going to be in darn paris, france!!!

[Phantom2]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#6

Posted: 4/21/06 at 6:48pm

What about Elaine Stritch for Host? Can they make her cut herself off? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher

[WickedGeek28]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#7

Posted: 4/21/06 at 7:09pm

I preferred Hugh's hosting earlier on, but last year he just bored the crap out of me and his performance piece was blah.

I want Rosie or Oprah, think of the viewers! (Aka, we will def have a televised award ceremony next year!

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird

[musicman89]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#8

Posted: 4/21/06 at 7:27pm

As much as I enjoy Hugh, they really need to get someone different.

"I'm just a musical prostitute, my dear." ~ Freddie Mercury

[jsrocks]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#9

Posted: 4/21/06 at 8:08pm

Hugh has done a great job hosting the Tony's but seriously he is not the designated Tony Awards host, so it's definitely time for some variety. Get someone new, then maybe he can come back in the future to host again sometime.

"Michael's got a head like a Ping Pong Ball" -The Cast of Sweeney-

Updated On: 4/21/06 at 08:08 PM

[Enjolras77]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#10

Posted: 4/21/06 at 8:17pm

If you want to think of the viewers get Oprah and not Rosie. Oprah would definitely attract more viewers. However, it would really come accross as as desperate attempt to get ratings since Oprah (other than being one of the producers of a nominated show and attending shows now and then) really has no Broadway connection.

"You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering." --Harold Hill from The Music Man

[bwayondabrain]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#11

Posted: 4/21/06 at 8:26pm

i still think Billy Crystal could do it- like when he came on and was talking with Hugh last year, i thought that was hilarious! he could at least attract some more viewers, and still has a Broadway connection...

just throwing out ideas

[dancingthrulife04]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#12

Posted: 4/21/06 at 8:58pm

Billy Crystal would be a greta host, I think.

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[Come Back to Me]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#13

Posted: 4/21/06 at 9:03pm

I saw Hugh today!

he should host!
he is amazing! Updated On: 4/21/06 at 09:03 PM

[noahrp3]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#14

Posted: 4/21/06 at 9:08pm

I say Billy Crystal, or Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. I think they would be hilarious together.

[luvtheEmcee]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#15

Posted: 4/21/06 at 9:11pm

Thing with Oprah is that if she doesn't win best musical, she's gonna be a sore loser. You don't want a sore loser host.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[ThankstoPhantom]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#16

Posted: 4/21/06 at 9:33pm

After Hugh Jackman's boring and annoying hostin last year, they'll definately get someone else. I liked it better when they had/have two people hosting it together. maybe they should have broderick/Lane again, they were a good combo.

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[apdarcey]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#17

Posted: 4/22/06 at 12:32am

whoopi is the best awards host ever (remember when she dressed up as elizabeth! "this is the only time you'll see me in white face!")

she should host every awards show.

[BSoBW2]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#18

Posted: 4/22/06 at 12:41am

Cyndi Lauper and Harry Connick, Jr.

[Calvin]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#19

Posted: 4/22/06 at 12:42am

Why not let Jayne Houdyshell do the whole show from her recliner?

[apdarcey]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#20

Posted: 4/22/06 at 12:43am

i feel really strongly that you can't have hosts that are potential nominees. i don't like that. i didn't like it when hugh did it. i think that's just wrong.

[rKrispyt]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#21

Posted: 4/22/06 at 12:46am

Listen - does anyone remember last year's Tony awards?

I specifically remember coming to these boards afterwards, and us all being pretty much agreed that Hugh Jackman sucked, and was fairly MIA for the evening. Granted, a big part of that was in the writers and how they used him - or I should say DIDN'T use him, or used him quite poorly.

I am wishing with all my might for a new host. I love Hugh, but it's clear after last year that he needs to move on from hosting this, before it goes real bad and people forget how wonderful he could be and only remember how awful it got...

not sure who I'd like to see there. I have to say, recently I've been missing the early days of Rosie, as well as (slightly OT) the early days of Billy Crystal hosting the academy awards.

They both made them into a real event and something fun where you knew you'd be entertained adn were in for a real treat.

Now it's like "can we get through the evening without falling asleep?"

It's so ....formal and boring. Which is oooooodd for anyone involved in theatre!!!!!

I just want someone who'll breathe some new life into it.

Like Robin Williams or something, lol.

If I show you the darkness I hold inside, will you bring me to light?

[boxers7]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#22

Posted: 4/22/06 at 1:38am

BOB MARTIN.


Screw worrying about viewers, they didn't come then, they're not coming now. Put the whole thing on PBS and let Bob Martin host!

"I don't wanna see that!" -Aunt Sassy (as played by Valerie Cherish) on Room & Bored

[everythingtaboo]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#23

Posted: 4/22/06 at 5:04am

*bangs head against wall*

PS sumoffallthings...ROTFLMAO!

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[mominthecty]

re: The Tony Awards 2006#24

Posted: 4/22/06 at 10:16am

After seeing Pajama Game on Wed
I thought out loud that
Harry Connick Jr
would be a great choice.
Good cross over appeal
Might even help the TV ratings