Tony Awards 2011

[Moderator1]

Yeah, I do this every year - sometimes we even get to a second page as I discuss the Tonys with the 2-3 others who watch.

Have not seen anything this year, first time in a while. Tried to get tickets to The Book of Mormon. Could not. Pretty sure it will clean up, including Best Musical. Which means I'll see it in 2013.

I'm a theater geek. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[Deeper_Background]

Steven Colbert should win for something.

 

[YankeeFan]

Pretty funny opening number: It's not just for gays anymore!.

 

[YankeeFan]

Frasier & Niles Crane sitting next to each other.

 

[DanOregon]

I'm old enough to remember when people were ready to write off the Broadway musical. I know there are probably critics who kind of hate the Disneyfication of the theater - but figure the success of Shrek, Hairspray, Rock of Ages, Wicked, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast etc. actually allows some producers to take a risk on something like Book of Mormon.

 

[HC]

Loved the opening number and was pleasantly surprised by Daniel Radcliffe although the number itself was underwhelming.

 

[YankeeFan]

nytimes.com has red carpet photos on their front page.

 

[Wenders]

Loved the opening number and was pleasantly surprised by Daniel Radcliffe although the number itself was underwhelming.

This. I was quite impressed, though, by DanRad's dancing. He really is more talented than some give him credit for.

Also, Aaron Tveit is one great performer.

Also no. 2, they should just hire NPH to host the Tonys every year.

 

[YankeeFan]

NPH has the ability to be sarcastic & snarky while still being charming. Tough to pull off.

 

[Moderator1]

The SpiderMan stuff was pretty funny.

My wife couldn't believe they slipped "sodomy" into the opening number.

 

[HC]

Am looking forward to the Book of Mormon number!

 

[Wenders]

I think Book of Mormon is basically going to sweep most of the awards. They're setting quite the pace so far.

 

[Moderator1]

I've got to see that damn show.

 

[YankeeFan]

I feel like there should be one TONY/NBA Finals thread.

I'm trying to flip back and forth on TV. Have to flip back and forth on SportsJournalists.com too.

 

[Wenders]

I've got to see that damn show.

One of my friends just bought tickets. Earliest she could get in was September. Maybe if you shoot for Thanksgiving weekend, you might be able to get two seats together in the theater.

 

[Moderator1]

I actually tried a while back to get them - for THIS weekend. King Colossal Dumbass Me didn't realize what weekend it was at the time.

 

[jr/shotglass]

Am looking forward to the Book of Mormon number!

It certainly made me want to see it. Hilarious.

 

[HC]

I've got to see that damn show.
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[Wenders]

If they ever decided to do a Tony hosting partnership, these two should be in line to do it.

 

[YankeeFan]

Spiderman is going to sell a million tickets. No reason for it to get a free commercial during the TONYs which only takes away time from nominated shows.