Who is hosting the Tony awards this year?
#2
Posted: 9/11/04 at 9:19pm
It hasn't been announced. Hugh Jackman might do it again if he's not filming something, but I doubt it.
#3
Posted: 9/11/04 at 9:19pm
Bring back Rosie!!!!!!!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#4
Posted: 9/11/04 at 9:20pm
No announcement about that will be made before April or May.
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#5
Posted: 9/11/04 at 10:53pm
I have it on very good authority, that CBS is looking for television "Names" to host the awards this year. In all probability it will be Loretta Swit and Tom Brokaw.
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#6
Posted: 9/11/04 at 10:55pm
Snore!
What about Caroline Rhea, if not Rosie?
But IF television names - Regis Philban & Kelly Rippa. They are a hilarious duo.
What about Caroline Rhea, if not Rosie?
But IF television names - Regis Philban & Kelly Rippa. They are a hilarious duo.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#8
Posted: 9/11/04 at 10:59pm
ELLEN DEGENERES!!!!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#9
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:00pm
Well, since he's going to be on Broadway anyway this year, how about Billy Crystal? He's always good for the Oscar ratings and maybe some confused folks from the around the country will tune in to the Tonys thinking it's the Academy Awards.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
[http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/]
"The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
Updated On: 9/11/04 at 11:00 PM
#10
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:10pm
EDEN!!!!
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#11
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:21pm
Actually, I'm hosting this year...I'm sure an official announcement will be released shortly. If for some reason I can't host because of my innumerable commitments, Matt_G will do it in my stead.
#12
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:22pm
Matt_G can't host it. The entire show would have to be bleeped!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#13
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:26pm
Not to mention pixalated...
#14
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:28pm
I second Ellen Degeneres!
#15
Posted: 9/11/04 at 11:44pm
Two words, HUGH JACKMAN!
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#16
Posted: 9/12/04 at 12:01am
It should definately be either Rosie or Hugh. Billy Crystal would also be good, a possible ratings boost.
How about Nathan Lane or Robin Williams? (lol, or Hank Azaria, make it a Birdcage reunion lol, jk) They'd bring a comedic approach to hosting the show, almost like the smooth approach of Hugh.
How about Nathan Lane or Robin Williams? (lol, or Hank Azaria, make it a Birdcage reunion lol, jk) They'd bring a comedic approach to hosting the show, almost like the smooth approach of Hugh.
#17
Posted: 9/12/04 at 12:17am
Billy Crystal just screams "we aspire to be like the Oscars." The Tonys have enough of an inferiority complex to that show (and the movie industry in general) without stealing their host, too.
Updated On: 9/12/04 at 12:17 AM
#18
Posted: 9/12/04 at 12:22am
Great as Hugh is, the ratings have been at an all-time low with him hosting the last two years (though it's not his fault -- Tony ratings are never going to be great no matter what, since such a small percentage of the country cares about Broadway anymore).
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
[http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/]
"The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney
#19
Posted: 9/12/04 at 12:23am
The thing is, I can't fathom a scenario where someone says, "Oh, Hugh Jackman's hosting the Tonys? I hate him, so I'm not watching."
Or maybe that's my hormones talking.
Or maybe that's my hormones talking.
#20
Posted: 9/12/04 at 12:27am
Billy Crystal...I agree with Margo.
After all, when are we going to see him in the Producers?
After all, when are we going to see him in the Producers?
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#21
Posted: 9/12/04 at 1:20am
Ellen when she hosted the 2001 Emmy Awards was,IMO, the best host I have seen do an award show, plus she is a houshold name and is on TV every morning and afternoon! I LOVE her, I would hope they would choose her over Rosie, but Billy is also a great host!
#22
Posted: 9/12/04 at 1:21am
Stephen Schwartz.
BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"
#23
Posted: 9/12/04 at 1:23am
Nathan Lane.
Harvey Fierstein.
Harvey Fierstein.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#25
Posted: 9/12/04 at 1:28am
I have to agree and say that Ellen DeGeneres hosting the Emmys in 2001 was the best hosting job I've ever seen. Of course it had a lot to do with the timing and circumstances surrounding that award. I kind of don't want her to host the Emmys because I don't think she can do better than she did in 2001.
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