Where to watch the Tonys?

#1

Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 11:02am

A couple years ago I went to a Tony party at a now defunct bar in the theatre district. It was a lot of fun. I don't want to go where half the crowd isn't into it and is making too much noise to hear. Any ideas where good viewing and companionship is available?
I did see that they're doing a Tony party at the West Bank Cafe downstairs. Any others to recommend?

#2

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 11:35am

I never go out to watch the Tonys. I am going to the mountains (Rocky Mountains) for the weekend and getting back to Denver on Sunday afternoon in time to cook and relax on my couch to watch the awards! In New York, I bet downstairs at the Townhouse would be a good place.

---

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

Updated On: 6/13/08 at 11:35 AM

#3

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 2:54pm

I don't think that the ESPN will be showing the TONYs.

---

'Take me out tonight where's there's music and there's people and they're young and alive.'

#4

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 3:35pm

ESPN? Was that commenting on my post? If so, I was talking about the Townhouse Bar up on East 58th.

---

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

#5

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 3:38pm

why not just stay in and enjoy it? much more relaxing...

#6

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 4:14pm

It is...and less expensive! I always have a bottle of wine on hand and some stuff to munch on. Plus I don't like to be out at a bar for the Tony's. I will go out for the Oscar's though.

---

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

#7

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 4:24pm

I will be comming home from a Mets game in the afternoon. I plan on opening a beer and watching the Tonys and having a relaxing night at home.

---

"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear" Tom Stoppard's Rock N Roll

#8

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 4:25pm

I thought you're in high school.

#9

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:26pm

Winston will be illegally opening a beer.

Or he could be drinking it with parental guidance, or with a meal. I don't know the grey areas of drinking laws in the US.

Me, I'll be watching from my bed so I can pass out easily once it's finished. I have my viewing all set up, all I need is a stash of Red Bull to keep me going to 4am and beyond...

---

Notes from the Earlham Street Gutter

#10

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:28pm

I'll be in New York, watching it in my cousin's apartment in Harlem. Either that or waiting outside Radio City Music Hall... Or in Times Square watching it? I don't know for sure yet. But why would you want to go to a bar to watch it?

---

The Best Thing Right Now: Hair Revival!

#11

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:32pm

The bar downstairs at The Townhouse shows clips from shows normally. It is small and some people just like to be out around other people when they are watching awards shows. And sometimes bars have specials and contests going during the award shows.

---

Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder

#12

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:35pm

I'll be watching it at a friends house, and yes, playing the [tos] drinking game.

---

-Benjamin
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/

#13

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:38pm

I'll be watching it comfortably at home with family and a bowl of chips!

#14

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:43pm

I'll be watching from the TV in my garage with a can of soda and my cat.

---

"You have two kinds of shows on Broadway – revivals and the same kind of musicals over and over again, all spectacles. You get your tickets for The Lion King a year in advance, and essentially a family... pass on to their children the idea that that's what the theater is – a spectacular musical you see once a year, a stage version of a movie. It has nothing to do with theater at all. It has to do with seeing what is familiar.... I don't think the theatre will die per se, but it's never going to be what it was.... It's a tourist attraction." Stephen Sondheim

#15

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:51pm

At home with my best friend, probably under the influence of something.

---

Theatre is a safe place to do the unsafe things that need to be done. -John Patrick Shanley

#16

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 5:59pm

I'll be at home after all the Father's Day stuff. The house is mine for the night. Although I haven't touched any alcohol since I was diagnosed as being a diabetic, I have a split of champagne in the fridge for when the Sun, the Moon and the Stars wins her award.

---

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

#17

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 7:49pm

at home with a beer and a big box of kleenex

i am a weepy awards show viewer. why would i want to expose the public to that?

#18

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/13/08 at 11:36pm

I'll be home watching with a carafe of coffee to keep me awake. I hope they do something to jazz up the show and make it more fun to watch. Hope Whoopie is up to the task!!

---

The only review of a show that matters is your own.

#19

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 1:47am

There is apparently a big bash at New World Stages' bar to commemorate the event.

#20

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:12am

Why NOT go out and watch it???

Wouldn't it be fun to be out in a place where other people are just as passionate about Broadway as you are and enjoying the telecast? Nevermind the fact that we're in New York City where its taking place and no doubt home to a huge amount of Broadway die-hards.

God forbid you have to discuss Broadway with people without being able to hide behind a computer screen, fake name and avatar...

#21

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 2:32am

i'm actually pulling a different scenario... i can't watch sunday night due to family being in town...

...Sooo I am turning off my phone, computer, broadwayworld.com, and waiting til Monday and watching them ala Tivo.

its gonna be glorious.

---

And you think of all of the things you've seen, and you wish that you could live in between ,and you're back again only different than before... After the Sky. -Into the Woods (Jack)

#22

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 10:19am

I'll be watching the show at Radio City Musical Hall.

#23

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 5:51pm

My friends and I always have a party at one of our places. Everyone brings food inspired by the year's nominees. This time we will be bringing Sundaes in the Park with Jimmies. Past dishes have included The Drowsy Chaper-oni and Cheese, Who's Afraid of Virginia Baked Ham?, Mary Popcorn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Brie, The Light in the Pizza Rolls and Twelve Angry Vegitables.

I know-we are cool and you are all envious. All the cool kids are doing it...

#24

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 6:14pm

I will be at home eating popcorn and drinking coke. My family plays a game where we all print out ballots and predict before the tony awards start. Then whoever wins gets bragging rights.

We do the same for the Oscars and the Emmys

---

Current Avatar:The sensational Aaron Tveit in the soon to be hit production of Catch Me If You Can.

#25

re: Where to watch the Tonys?

Posted: 6/14/08 at 7:31pm

How do you make Mary Popcorn?
That sounds yummy.