Last year's Word of Mouth had Tom, who was very articulate and insightful, and Ellen, who was outrageous. This year's bunch was not nearly as entertaining.
Helen says that there were "a lot of performances that were extended" at the Tonys beyond what you see on TV. She seems to be speaking specifically about the performances rather than the videos and other stuff that they show on a screen during the commercial breaks. I didn't go to see the Tonys live this year but have gone in the past and don't remember any performances being extended beyond what you see on TV. What is she referring to?
"What was the name of that cheese that I like?"
"you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start"
"well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"