The Tonys Will Return to Radio City on June 12th — Page 2

I would love to see Stephen Colbert host. If not him, then maybe Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, just to name a few.

^That’s probably when they’re going to present the creative arts awards.

I think it would be really cool if they end up getting former co-stars from different Broadway classics/hits to present together. Here are some ideas I've thought of...

Michael Crawford & Sarah Brightman - The Phantom of the Opera
Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick - The Producers
Mandy Patinkin & Bernadette Peters - Sunday in the Park with George
Andrew Rannells & Josh Gad - The Book of Mormon
Dick Van Dyke & Chita Rivera - Bye Bye Birdie
Marissa Jaret Winokur & Harvey Fierstein - Hairspray

Theatrefanboy1 said: "Well personally as it’s the 75th I hope they make time for a lot of meaningful tributes. Not just some one minute mention. Ie. Sondheim. James Earl Jones Theatre. I’d love to see a bunch of icons presenting: Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera, Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey… more performances. Maybe even an opening number that takes say Hugh Jackman through every one of the 74 previous musical winners.

I think 75 years is great way to celebrate those who’ve been since near the beginning. I wonder if there are any 96 year olds that attended the very first awards"

LOl - if Hugh Jackman is hosting and celebrated each previous winner the way he did for the 2009 Oscar nominated movies - he will use up all the time allotted for the CBS telecast!

I have been to the Tonys at RCMH only once. It was in 2005 and hosted by Hugh. What I got from being there was very different than simply watching the telecast. There was a very strong sense of community, with every one cheering for all the nominees ( regardless of which show was one's favorite). A very exhilarating feeling celebrating theatre!

The Company revival is already expected to be a major player. I'll be surprised if the Tonys managed to find time to do a full out Sondheim tribute during the telecast. They’ve lately been more interested in marketing the slate of shows from the season that’s being celebrated. Although I was thinking this year’s In Memoriam segment could not only end with Sondheim as the final mention, but the orchestra could also play ‘Send in the Clowns’ throughout the whole thing.

If the Grammys could find time to have a Sondheim segment, surely the Tonys can too.

With four hours (probably more because these things tend to run late), there is no way there is NOT a Sondheim tribute. I think it's more likely to be 20 minutes long than to not exist and I would honestly say the same thing if the show was only an hour long. It is ABSURD to think there may not be a dedicated Sondheim tribute at the freaking Tonys. The man shaped the entire industry.

Updated On: 4/11/22 at 01:16 AM

Question for anyone who knows or has ever attended -

When tickets go up for the general public, do they typically sell out quickly?

broadfan327 said: "jkcohen626 said: "With four hours (probably more because these things tend to run late), there is no way there is NOT a Sondheim tribute. I think it's more likely to be 20 minutes long than to not exist and I would honestly say the same thing if the show was only an hour long. It is ABSURD to think there may not be a dedicated Sondheim tribute at the freaking Tonys. The man shaped the entire industry."

They will push more of the awards into the pre show just to make this happen, if they need more time for the nominated show performances. Not sure it would be 20 minutes, but he will get some time for sure aside of the in memoriam segment."

Although what I found unique about how the In Memoriam segment was done at the Oscars last month is that for certain individuals, celebrities came out to say a few words about them. Like Tyler Perry spoke about Sidney Poitier, Bill Murray spoke about Ivan Reitman, and Jamie Lee Curtis spoke about Betty White. That's something I think award shows in general should try more often, including this year's Tonys. If they do that, then someone would certainly have to come out to say a few words about Stephen Sondheim.

Updated On: 4/24/22 at 06:26 AM