Tony Award LIVE THREAD 2018

They need a producer - the dead time is ridiculous and such an easy problem to solve, get one of a billion chatty broadway people to talk.

Watching Moron Stage. He is interviewing John Leguizamo.

Andrew Garfield just introduced his date, Carey Mulligan, as “my best friend.”

I don't care how many women/gfs he parades before the media, I think Andrew Garfield is gay gay gay.

Tina Fey wearing silver

With her midget husband. That man is tiny.

Tiny at the Tonys!

I love watching Frank Dilella struggle to get famous people to talk to him.

I know this would never happen but I would love if the award Tina is up for was moved to the broadcast and she lost.

any bootleg site I can watch it live on now from pacific coast free?

Who is that gal with Frank? She’s awful at this red carpet interview stuff.

this CBS guy makes Frank Dilella look like Socrates

Bruce Springsteen and John Leguizamo are both getting the same special award.

Will John get any CBS airtime? We know that Bruce will get as much airtime as he wants.

R9, that's Nikki M. James, Tony award winner in 2011 for featured actress for "Book of Mormon."

I wonder why Frank doesn't have Roma with him? She would have been more at home doing this than Nikki.

She's Tony Award Winner Nikki M. James who probably shouldn't have won a Tony for Book of Mormon.

Why is Frank wearing slippers when he's so STR8

Nathan Lane! A national treasure.

Nathan is just so full of shit. He doesn’t even believe his own bullshit.

Red Carpet sponsored by NORDSTROM. Jesus Christ.

how can I watch it live free online from west coast

It’s kinda sickening that I am a three time Tony loser and yet Nikki M James has a statuette.

R16, would you prefer DL fave Kohl’s?

Red carpet you can watch on playbill.com.

Tonight will be the lowest rated Tony Awards broadcast in decades.

[quote]Will John get any CBS airtime? We know that Bruce will get as much airtime as he wants.

True, though I think, bigger star or not, it would look really shitty for CBS to give Bruce an open-ended segment to talk all he wants while pushing John off of the telecast with the excuse there was not enough time.

Is Tommy Mottolla fucking that pretty young thing?

#MeToo

Is Bruce bringing his wife or a girlfriend?

Is Donna Summer Dead?

I read today that Michael Cera may actually take the award instead of Nathan. If so, wouldn't that qualify as an upset? Nathan seemed pretty favored up till now.

Titus Burgess Out and Proud. Holding hands on red carpet with man!

Donna Summer is starrring on Broadway! Like Cyndi Lauper and Gloria Estevez and Carole King and soon CHER. They all want a Tony like Bruce and Liza get for lifetime work.

Manilow should have brought the GREAT musical "Harmony" to Broadway. It would have swept the Tony Awards this year. DAMN!!!!

[quote] Titus Burgess Out and Proud. Holding hands on red carpet with man!

He's so brave.

[quote] Titus Burgess Out and Proud. Holding hands on red carpet with man!

Has to be a hustler he hired. No one, and I mean NO ONE wants to fuck Tituss Burgess.

He is Brave. Right, Andrew Garfield????

Too many people in favor of gay marriage attend the Tony Award.

I have a friend who is reasonably attractive (but dumb) who slept with Titus because he wanted to sleep with someone on 30 Rock. He also fucked Todd Buonophone for the same reason.

Are those Bruce's sons? They're hot.

Bruce is there with his wife and three young adults-his kids?

Has Bruce ever worn a tux before? I swear I've only seen the man in jeans over the years.

lordy who picked the hosts?????

At least Todd Buonopane has a cute face.

Your friend fucked Jeffrey Weinerslav?

Yes, he was on a 30 Rock minor character kick. Todd is a really good guy. I'd fuck him.

Where is Zach Quinto's wife? Is he cleaning his crystals?

Zanchary Quinto wearing “a beautiful brooch”

Seems like an oddly specific fetish?

The Quinto BF is there

Doesn't it seem that most of the openly gay guys are dubious of Frank?

burgess is gross beyond belief ….omg

“We are all so lucky to do what we love.” Frank’s soul crushed.

Frank just told Lorne Michaels that the cast of Mean Girls is “so friggin good”

Frank is Not Ready for Primetime

These Nordstrom women are really awful. I feel like my mom could give better commentary.

Is that Joe Mantello's son or... lover?

THAT's Joe Mantello's bf? He couldn't land a hotter twink than that with his money and success?

Is that Ahmad Rashad? Is his daughter nominated?

Only one of the ladies is from Nordstrom. The other is Stephanie Simon who has been doing reporting for NY1 for years. She’s pretty awful.

Lauren Ambrose with her back to the camera, in shadow. Sigh.

They have an awful setup. Andrew Garfield was also shot from a weird angle.

Where are the creative artists' awards? Haven't they started?

How do I respond to a previous post? Thanks.

Amy Schumer looks nice. It’s be hilarious if she wins.

Gee, Roma must be pissed and depressed.

They aren't loading anything on the playbill site from the creative artists' awards.

Oh look -- Rachel is wearing the home made Sondheim smoking a joint shirt someone sent her.

You simply reply and if you want to reference that post, you type an r followed by the number of the post. So in responding to you, I'd reference R 58, but put them together like this: r58.

I am watching a little behind, but Jordan Roth looks like one of those dead people in “Coco”

THanks R62

See, R64, sometimes DL is nice.

R63 First snort of the day, thanks. Gods but he looks bizarre

This poor sap on CBS just asked Harry Hadden Paton WHAT SHOW HE IS IN?

Jim Parsons with his handsome husband

Are those two young guys Springsteen's sons? OMG, they're hot (just like Dad).

Are they really sure the last munchkin died? Cause it looks like Tina Fey’s husband Is one.

Where is the guy from CBS? Not on Channel 2!

Yeah, not seeing the CBS guy here in NYC.

Probably CBSLive which is online

If people are arriving at 720 they're missing the preshow awards right?

Is this also the official thread for the Tonys broadcast or is it just for the red carpet?

This will be the best performance of the night.

Tommy Mottola looks like a cross between Barry Manilow and Phil Spector.

And he is definitely fucking the child.

It’s on NY1

mottola is still alive??

They should bring back Patrick Pacheco for the NY1 Red Carpet coverage. He knows his stuff.

Winokur just told the audience there for the creatives to take their selfies and upload them. And they have. It is kind of cute.

I tried to stream this on CBS all access, but it just keeps leading me to something called "How to Tighten Crepey Skin."

Is there anyway to watch the pre show awards?

Andy Mientus and Michael Arden

where are the creative artists awards??

NY1 is definitely a thousand times better than the CBS schmuck.

Matthew Morrison. Drunk already?

Is Tina Fey's husband even four feet tall?

R85 Do they usually stream them?

Arden is beginning to look like fellow chubster Michael Ball

R63, Dead people in Coco?

Nikki to Matthew Morrison: you’re avoiding me because I know all your secrets.

LOVE WHEN HOT STUDS WEAR SKIRTS YEA

R82, Take the hint.

Who is the idiot who keeps posting Betty Buckley singing that crappy song "Serenity"?

Michael Ball was so hot.

Not even a pussycat wig, Andy?

Andy Mientus' ugly shoes and bare feet are the worst part of his ensemble. I notice Michael Arden is going sockless tonight, too. Will it be a Tony trend?

Any sign of Hugh and Deb Jackman?

Andy Mientus looks ridiculous. Who hates him enough that they let him walk out the door looking like that?

If Mean Girls wins big, it —and Tina Fey —will NEVER go away

[quote]Do they usually stream them?

"Stream"? Did somebody say "stream"?

Michael Ball always had moobs, though right? He was never really slender.

Why is Andy wearing that? WHYYYYY? i could never get hard for a man in skirt. Andrew Garfield is gay as fuck too. Nikki james sucks all around. As a performer and red carpet co host.

For those in New York still watching NY1, if you haven't changed the channel, watch the Spotlight NY segment on now about the two Alvin Ailey dancers. It's so adorable.

Doubtful, R92. Matt Morrison was supremely talented in his time - a gorgeous voice, incredibly good looking with a killer body and a very talented dancer. Maybe not the best actor, but he is better than many. Also, he is straight - totally straight - despite the desperate wishes of many queens. I doubt he even had to go casting couch since he had such a great breakout role with HAIRSPRAY then went right into PIAZZA and SOUTH PACIFIC. He has fuck-you money from GLEE and a beautiful wife and family in the prettiest place in the world. Nikki M. James has a Tony Award, that's about all she's got on Matty Fresh.

R103

pls god no award for Nathan lane !!!!

Rachel Bloom. I’d like to see her in a caged death match against Lena Dunham. Two idiots walk in, only one walks out.

No Glenda Jackson on the red carpet -- she's too classy for that shit, and too old. the excess of it all might send her on the first plane back to Blighty

Brian Tyree Henry

Michael Cera

The creative awards are now given during the commercial breaks.

Josh Groban

R106, Matthew Morrison is as straight as Lee Roy Reams.

Too many gays in a bad play.

Does he enjoy farts in the mouth, too?

Cynthia Erivo

[Quote] i could never get hard for a man in skirt.

Foolish boy.

Sara Bareilles

Erivo is morphing into a Lilliputian version of Grace Jones -- her ex-boyfriend is in KING AND I in London

Simmer down. Matt Morrison has an anonymous, pop voice and a face like Quagmire.

Who are these people?

Legend Chita Rivera

I think they should go back to presenting the creative awards on PBS prior to the CBS telecast.

Carey Mulligan

how is Michael fug Cera a star ??????

Sara Bareilles needs a new stylist, stat. the skirt of her dress looks like one of those tacky toilet paper roll covers on offer at church bazaars and jumbles.

Did Diana Rigg do the red carpet in a wheelchair?

R119, Indeed.

I'm excited to see Bruce, Jim Parson, and John Leguizamo.

am I nuts? Garfield never does it for me

never

Matthew Morrison is gorgeous. And very talented. Makes the ancient gays jealous.

Will the Tonys mention or discuss (outside of the speeches) what happened to their last host?

R133, Are you his mother?

[R134] No

R134 No, so it is our duty to remind everyone

Matthew Morrison is washed up. What does he do all day?

Will there be a shout out to Ruthie Ann Miles?

Does anyone have a link to watch online? Not the red carpet; the actual program. I've been searching to no avail.

John's one man show was hysterical, r131!

Marissa Jaret Winokur

The only place I know it is streaming live is through CBS All Access which you have to pay for

R141 saw Lego’s show at the Public; it played like a book report given by a substitute teacher.

[quote] With her midget husband. That man is tiny.

And yet I'm sure Fey is far happier in her marriage than Victoria Beckham. There's no point in your spouse having looks if you end up miserable. I'd rather have a tiny husband who makes me happy than someone who only has looks.

Andrew Garfield

R145 or legs.

I wouldn't be surprised if Matty Fresh has more money in the bank (including Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield) than ANY of the acting nominees this year - and he's certainly hotter and arguably more talented than any of them. Haters gonna hate.

Counts his money, R138. Never has to work another day again. Thanks, Ryan Murphy.

Wouldn't be surprised if FOX corrals him into one of their live events... he could be an amazing Leading Player in PIPPIN, or any number of other shows. He's not old and he's still hot as fuck with talent to spare. More talented than the entire BOYS IN THE BAND cast put together, as a matter of fact.

hand me the puke jar::::its the sow from hairspray and winner of big brother..

I hope Keala sings something from The Greatest Showman.

Matt Morrison always gives off a douchebro vibe. Like as a straight dude in musical theater he has to overcompensate

I liked him on glee, cept for his gnatty hair

Anna Wintour and Bee Shaffer

Dueling pianos?

Jenna Ushkowitz

anna the old dog alwys tryin to look''''immortal,

sad ole fug

Is Anna's daughter married?

What is this shit?

Morrison is seated with a man.

Credit for putting the orchestra back in Radio City Music Hall but that lineup of ensemble members was embarrassing.

Olivia Pope! Broadway actually has stars!

I for one am thrilled the show isn't being hosted by a comedian or someone who thinks they have to be funny/nasty. This year, sincerity means something.

Yay Garfield!

Garfield still comes off as a douche though.

He sure does. His hair is thinning.

Andrew Garfield, really?

Nice that a gay guy won, though.

So is his talent

Very happy for Andrew.

That faggot in mean girls is annoying as fuck!

Fat guys in skinny jeans - ouch

THis MEAN GIRLS number is short on talent.

dafuq?

This music for Mean Girls is so blah.

Is Mean Girls better than this?

So what was bleeped out during the Mean Girls song? Or did they miss "tromboners"?

Music is atrocious. An oriental playing a jew.

This number is terrible.

Wow - that Mean Girls music sucks. Didn't Tina's husband write it?

Bring back STARMITES!

Denzel’s like, “I already lost, I’m not staying for more of this.”

Can you even call it music?

Why does Amy Schumer look like she did her shopping at Under Armour?

Wow, Denzel didn’t leave after his category was awarded.

Next to Carey Mulligan, Amy Schumer looks human.

Denzel looks like wants to be anywhere but the Tonys

What's the deal with Josh Groban? I think he's cute.

That song was horrible.

Jesus Christ

The guy singing the song sounded like he was off-key most of the sung, but I think he was actually in tune, but the song itself was off-key, just not a musical or human tune. Who was he, btw?

I thought “Mean Girls” was supposed to be going. That number sucked and made me absolutely not want to see it - ever.

Groban’s co-starring opposite Tony Danza in a Netflix series The Good Cop. Danza plays his dad. I kid you not.

[quote] Denzel looks like wants to be anywhere but the Tonys.

Because he knows it makes no difference for his career. Makes no difference if he wins or loses, his show will still run.

Was that the BEST number in Mean Girls??

God, I hope we see a Big Brother teaser!

Thank God we were spared the full LaMama speech.

Oops, meant “good”, not going.

Wardrobe change!

R191 isn’t Danza under house arrest for being a perv?

Flame away, but STARMITES has a ten-times better score than ANY of the shit nominated this year. I know it's a popular punch-line among bitchy queens, but it's true. There's a reason it's constantly done in regional theaters and schools. The score is very strong even if the storyline is bizarre.

Glasses look good on Josh.

And, to bring it full circle, Matthew Morrison played the lead in STARMITES right before he did HAIRSPRAY in an Off-Broadway revival around 2001.

Sarah, does the Angel have a name??

These hosts are adorable

So why is there no Starmites album?

Jesus, Carey, flash some flesh!

I get Carey Mullligan and the widow of Heath Ledger confused

Carey is gorgeous.

Susan Brown looks great and it was terrific General Hospital gave her time off to do the play in NY

I had to mute that Mean Girls number halfway through. HORRIBLE.

Yay Sheldon's mom!

Yay for Laurie!

Carey Mulligan = Skeletor

OMG Metcalf!

Metcalf should end her speech with “Roseanne was right!”

Give em something to talk about

You just know Roseanne just threw her tv out the window

Amy schumer should have been the host

I HATE Carey Mulligan's over-over-overdone fake-posh British accent.

I applaud Amy Schumer for wearing no makeup.

Garfield and carey are cut from the same grey cloth with a pudding stain of sophomoric lethargy

Remember all the queens who said she would never win because of Roseanne?

Schumer was sweating

Family Guy did it better.

Lauren is dubbed, right?

Carey looks like she has an eating disorder. Lucky bitch.

we did my fair lady in college. i was the assistant director lol.

She does this seven times a week? Damn

R217 #metoo Ambrose is totally legit! I love it!

Lauren sounded good, especially after all of the bashing she gets on here.

What a shitshow

I had to check Laurie was in the featured category. Phew.

Norbert Leo Butz

The best name in showbiz

Butz?!

Was Lauren Ambrose lip-synching to playback? Looked like it.

Someone's updated a couple of the creative arts awards on the Wikipedia page - post them here or wait for them to be announced as part of the telecast?

Would love for Ruthie Ann Miles to make a special appearance.

The girl in My Fair Lady has a gorgeous voice.

looove norman. gr8 actor

Amy is so on trend, her shoulder pads look amazing.

My Fair Lady was much better than Mean Girls.

That girl is Claire Fisher!!!!

[202] Angela

That guy in the audience didn't care for it.

I know it's off-topic, but the lead in comments prompted it: how does Nikki Renee Daniels compare to Nikki M. James as Nabalungi in BOM?

to have even made a show of mean girls is an abomiination…..ms fey shame...

R235, she’s in London for The King & I, opening in a few weeks.

R235 So sad. Shes dealt with more tragedy than anyone should have to.

Since when did Alfred Doolittle frequent La Cage aux Folles? Norbert added a lot of energy to no real moves.

It's a total shock to those of us who only know her from SFU.

Just realized—no sign of Neil Patrick Harris tonight!

Is that even legal? Doesn’t he Have to be front and center at the Tonys?

R242, I think it was the guy who runs Lincoln Center Theater!

[quote]Lauren sounded good, especially after all of the bashing she gets on here.

Well theater queens insist of you didn't graduate Julliard you have no business being on Broadway

if there is a goddess

ms Jackson will win

But how could she have done Funny Lady with that soprano?

Norbert adds pizazz n brilliance to ANYTHIING HE IS IN....

Costumes in a play - Katrina Lindsay – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Costumes in a musical - Catherine Zuber – My Fair Lady

Orchestrations - Jamshied Sharifi – The Band's Visit

Scenic Design in a play - Christine Jones – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Choreography - Justin Peck – Carousel

Lauren Ambrose was lip synching.

The hguy in the front of the audience who didn't seem to like the MFL number was its director N=Bartlett Sher.

damn, billy joel got fucking fat and he has no neck!

Oops, Funny GIRL.

wow bruce sprinsteen looks good. has he had work done?

Billy Joel is now my fat Italian uncle.

Billy Joel!

BRooooooooooooooos

THIS is a Tony performance for the ages (and then some).

Catherine Zuber has now won more Tonys than William Ivey Long. But they're both still miserable people.

The Boss gets an award and I get bupkes?

wow, who booed?

Looks like Bomer brought one of his offspring.

Billy, Billy, Billy. What happened?

No, R267, it was “BROOOOOOOOSE.”

Joel looks like Igor.

Does Anybody know how many times I had to fucking audition for Funny Lady?!?

Must be easy to get dick or pussy if your dad is Bruce!

They're giving a special Tony to a dry cleaners.

nice red suit but it doesn't fit!

I like Titus' red tux!

why do people with fat arms wear sleeveless dresses? not nice!

Couldn't they have played a song Carrie actually sings?

Lindsay Mendez, really?

Lyndsay Mendez looked beautiful! What a truly wonderful speech.

Lindsay Mendez just scored a pilot deal with that speech.

I didn't know Spongebob was played by a cute pocket gay.

She was AMAZING in Carousel. A much deserved win.

This Spongebob guy is annoying.

This is the ONLY clever number in SpongeBob. Hope y'all like it!

YES THE BOSS GOT A F LIFT

Very Paul Lynda-Ian.

OMG He is adorable and amazingly talented. I saw him doing an amazing number at Broadway Backwards. Haven't seen Sponge Bob yet, though

Why is Gavin Creel performing as if he were Paul Lynde?

Oh dear.

Lindsey Mendez look-a like-a man.

Shave down Olmec jawline, OK?

I want to see Denzel's face for this.

Sponge Bob? Really?

I want to suck Josh Groban’s cock.

Spongebob is married. To a woman.

The gay men who created Dreamgirls, Nine, and Chorus Line would shit at what has happened to Theatre.

R294 Better use of your time than watching this mess

R295 A wife? Is she pre or post transition?

r201- I was in the 2001 Off-Broadway revival of STARMITES. Matthew Morrison wasn't in it.

Lauren Ambrose sings beautifully, and yes she was lip-synching, which makes it really puzzling why she was two beats behind the orchestra during all of "I could have danced all night." It must have been recorded that way on the cast album.

Mendez did nothing in Carousel. Please. Bullshit. And broadway does not celebrate diversity like that.

KAT McPhee wearing WESTWORLD

I thought she was pretty good. Who would you have preferred?

Mcphee's face! Andrew rannells is part asian.

Tina lost! Yay!

Wow. Andrew Garfield's speech was light years better than his wan and weird performance. Only his ability to memorize an eight-hour play prevents me from calling his "Prior Walter-as-Ginger Grant" performance amateurish. Of course he seems like a very splendid guy.

The hips on this guy

Eric Bergen. What does he do?

Yay.....Tina Lost and Itamar won!

Anything he wants.

Katrina Lenk is so gorgeous. She must play Ava Gardner now!

Holy shit. Really? Did the dude adapt his own movie?

R303 the mom in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Nathan wins!

What's up with Nathan's brows?

Nathan is so charming and measured. Wow.

Eat-a-more Moses is aptly named.

how much do dresses make?

[QUOTE]It must have been recorded that way on the cast album.

Nope, just listened. Must've been specially recorded for tonight

Is Kushner not there? They haven't shown him.

What a shock!

Angels is really winning rewards.

I'm confused that The Band Visit won for book.

wow, he doesn't even look like himself! his ears are bigger for sure.

Of course, the orchestra can't play any of the current nominee's music during the transitions.

r315 - botox. He can't move the middle.

Did Glenda show up? It’s like the 70s again if she didn’t show up for another major acting award.

Puke re: Nathan.

But glad to see David Morse still at it and getting nominations. I've loved him since St. Elsewhere.

Yeah! The magnificent asses of the company of Carousel will grace our screens.

Stunning!

Aww he cried talking about his husband.

They're dancing...but I'm not sure why.

They are lip synching. Jigger wasn't ready.

That was sweet to see a different side to Nathan Lane. Before tonight all I’d ever seen was bitter queen.

Rather homoerotic dance.

I'd think those sweaters would be hot.

Nice rehearsed "sob" from Nathan.

That was the gayest dance ever. Those asses! I imagine quite the afterparty scene among these gays.

It sure is. Leave it to justin peck.

Is Coreographer Justin Peck an out homosexual or is he a “closet case” or actually hetero?

Yes, Kushner and hubby are there.

Nathan's eyebrows are made to look like Roy's creepy eyebrows.

Do sailors and fishermen really point their toes like that?

And what's with the Li'l Abner pants?

Best Lighting Design in a musical to the Band's Visit

[quote]Prior Walter-as-Ginger Grant

Okay, I love this.

Is anyone still stunned Tina Fey lost?

Based on that excerpt she did not deserve it, but still!!

[quote]That was the gayest dance ever. Those asses! I imagine quite the afterparty scene among these gays.

What are you talking about, R336? All of those male dancers from Carousel are straight! Straight I tell you!

[quote]Nathan wins!

Christ, really? His performance is just his usual schtick saying the lines! There's almost no feeling or vibe for anything approaching "Roy Cohn", which seems an obvious choice because Lane simply lacks the ability to do that. I am shocked by these two wins for Angels in America. I found this production so busy and earnest and just exhausting that it made me rethink the whole thing. By which I mean the whole eight-hour jibber-jabber of an AIDS play! I know, no such sacrilege will be tolerated!

Couple questions, did Norbert forget to sing or something? Did Tina Fey have a stroke after losing, that smirk? How horrible were all the pre-show red carpet programming shows, just terrible! Jordan Roth has reached scary levels of weird, shocking.

R344, I'm totally stunned she lost and I bet she is, too. I'm sure she, like everyone, thought she had it in the bag.

Ann Roth lost 3 Tonys tonight!

THREE!

I am stunned that Tina Fey lost.

She did deserve it. She wrote the original and the book to the Musical is quite obviously the only thing that makes the thing worth watching.

R348 I think the only pople who thought Fey would win are people who have not seen the show

oh my god, shut up already. stop crying. he looks terrible with horrible under eye shadows. wtf? no make up?

The hot guy won!

[quote]Prior Walter-as-Ginger Grant [quote]Okay, I love this.

I mean, have you seen it?

I am stunned that this actor was able to conceal the fact that he’s Middle Eastern.

Who?

Ari'el was a huge surprise! He is hot.

First Night Fanny, I agree with everything you say!

I have a feeling we know each other.

Norbert lost?

Aww.

I am disappointed.

Wouldn't it have been great if he had said, "they asked me to change my name too... but be yourself!" after the butz heavy Carousel dance?

if he didn't tell me, i would have guessed he was indian.

Maybe people are just tired of Fey's relentless humble bragging.

Tina Fey has enough awards.

OMG what about Uzo’s arms!?

I thought ariel was related to Meghan Markle

Ming Na looked fantastic; that was a knock-out (daring) dress

I too want to suck Josh Groban's cock and lick his ass.

Was Ginger Grant really flamboyant and high strung? I've never seen Gilligan's Island. I've always assumed she was just a breathy, brainless type.

The Middle Eastern Guy should have apologized to his parents instead of reminiscing about being ashamed of them. Douche

Uzo looks disgusting

Bruce is like a doddering old man now.

They should be singing "Children Will Listen"

Are we supposed to pretend these kids aren't off key? Do we politely applaud or should we take a knee? I'm so confused these days, I can't keep up.

REAL TEARS

That arab guy was totally acting. his turned it off the second he was off stage,caught on camera.

This, I could do without

I was afraid Matthew was going to introduce David Hogg.

Crazy Eyes, Crazy FAT!

David Hogg didn't learn how to sing so he could be there tonight? Amazing.

And the Tony award for not getting shot goes to.....

Tonight has been a real mess. Lazy winners, social justice whining, off key performances from horrible shows.

What a fuck.

OMG, this is obviously all for a good cause and it's sweet, but I started laughing at the high schoolers. It's like the end of an after school special. Some of the audience had WTF looks or slightly bitchy smirking.

I think this is nice.

“Everybody Run, the Homecoming Queen’s Gotta Gun”

Are there any straight kids at Parkland?

OMG! They let Tom Schumacher in.

The Arab guy's parents looked whiter than he did.

What about love!

Hell Is for Children

I predict The Band's Visit will win best musical. No way they will give it MG or SB.

And they called the Parkland shooting was a tragedy, that performance was the REAL crime! Horrors!!!

r289- that wasn't Gavin Creel. It was Gavin Lee.

[QUOTE]Are we supposed to pretend these kids aren't off key? Do we politely applaud or should we take a knee?

Who is Bruce? Dern? Davi(d)son? Boxleitner?

Are these commercials going to GIVE me diabetes?

I didnt have a drama/ theater department in my school. There were more kids onstage than I had in my graduating class.

I appreciate you guys are doing the dirty work and watching it for me.

There's never been any question Band's Visit would win Best Musical But now it's winning most of its nominations. Looking good for Katrina Lenk and director David (Beer Can Cock) Cromer.

Ari’el looks like he has a huge penis. Having gotten that out is the way, his speech came off as super inauthentic and showboat-y. I bet he’s a real piece of work IRL.

Gavin Lee has a monstercock, innit?

josh doesn't look good with beard.

Spongebob won for best scenic design

Does Josh Groban have a boyfriend? A girlfriend? Is he celibate?

What is the purpose of the ' in Ar'iel's name? Does it stand in for several consonants?

It doesn't take a soothsayer to predict that TBV will win the big award.

Where are David and Cameron?

Well for anyone smugly dismissing what just occurred:

Soulless Dead inside Not meant to emotionally interact with the rest of the world

Will Tina Fey get —gulp! — shut out??????

Bwa ha ha ha

Josh and Sara really are great, though.

omg, wtf? i don't want to see granny tits~!!!!!

Titties!

R387, I can't understand someone being ashamed of a parent's heritage.

Between the stomach and the tits!

Step away from the buffet, Patti

3-2-1, wardrobe malfunction! Please, no!

When Patti got a new hip couldn't she have ordered a smaller one?

What in hell does the Theatre Wing have to do with human rights?

Gold lame leopard skin.

Oh dear.

R416 wins!

Patti: What the world needs now

Matthew looked hot. Wonder if he's had any work done...

R407 took a wrong turn and ended up here.

Claire Danes is never not intense.

I LOVE THE LITTLE KID BEHIND GLENDA JACKSON!

Claire Danes dress is FUGLY.

Remember how awful Claire Danes was in Pygmalion? She hasn't improved.

Will Glenda go militant?

Do I have to rework the color on my TV or did someone throw a box of crayons at Lupone’s face?

And the tits get even droopier!

Nasty ass patti lupone. A bitch be hongry!

Claire Danes needs a sammich. Now and forever.

How old is Glenda?

Was Claire Danes out of breath?

R432 82

OMG, Glenda complimented the USA. Is she allowed to keep her Tony award?

Glenda gave shout out to MAGA?

Glenda must be desperate for a ciggie right about now.

At least she won't have to watch the Frozen number.

And now for the male titties.

Glenda is 40. Imagine how she’d look with Botox!

Do you think the Alladin guy has a thick cock?

What's the likelihood Arden is giving Andy a handjob under his skirt right now?

Three words for Glenda - Crest White Strips

I still don’t want to build a snowman

Claire Danes was nervous as shit. Calm down girl, you’re just presenting. Take a beta blocker for fuck sake.

I took Glenda's comments as the USA is hurting right now (Trump) but will always be great despite the current situation.

R407 has quite the MARY about her, what a CUNT! Go rewatch those survivor kids sing off-key again Mother Theresa.

R440, Only if you rub it.

Lip synching again

I wonder why Kristin Bell didn't do the Broadway frozen. She can actually sing, and is prettier than this chick.

[quote]Ari’el looks like he has a huge penis. Having gotten that out is the way, his speech came off as super inauthentic and showboat-y. I bet he’s a real piece of work IRL.

I know him a bit, he's a lovely genuine guy. He's friendly and big-hearted, one of those nice people you imagine has many nice friends. He went from struggling, no-name actor with a couple tiny tv credits to the Toast of Broadway. Give the kid a break!

Sick of these Avenue Q writers’ music

Lopez. Step aside for new blood.

MY GOD those crazy Patti Murin eyes! FROZEN is RIGHT!!

I think Kristin can get a lot more money elsewhere.

The Frozen cast looks like iVillage found a new home.

I thought Claire Danes had just announced she's pregnant. Didn't look even a little bit pregnant just now....

So much money on that stage for Frozen and it's so mehhhhhhhhh

Instead of the dance number, I think "Carousel" should have presented Josh Henry's big second act solo number. He would've blown the roof off that sucker.

They should’ve booked Adele Dazeem to sing Let It Go

[quote]I think Kristin can get a lot more money elsewhere.

Without working nearly as hard.

R450- yes but what about his penis?

"Happy Daddy's Day!!!" somehow takes on a different meaning at The DL.

are you sure she was lip syncing? she was terrible...that frozen lady

Claire was gasping more than Brenda Vaccaro. Get a grip, gurl.

To answer someone's question: yes, Mean Girls is that bad. It made me angry. I loved the movie, but the play is nothing but a cynical and desperate cash grab. The music is unlistenable. There is no joy or wit in any of it.

Was the Let It Go Empowerment dress bought on 14th Street for a Miss Latin America pageant?

That Carousel choreography sold a LOT of tickets

Hmmm.....maybe less Ginger Grant, and more Pola Negri?

It is rather a kooky performance mired in odd director's touches than the writer's words. I've never seen anything like it....and not in a good way! See it for yourselves, and let me know!

No visible head mics = lip synching

This show, as usual in that cavernous energy sapper, makes every musical look worse than they actually are, as with past Disney misfires, the Tony performance will HURT future sales, so so bad.

I said it when I saw it, but thedancing in “Carousel” looks like a Village People tribute band.

Haven’t read this whole thread yet, so apologies if this is a repeat, but David Henry Hwang’s hair? WTF? Can’t he afford a comb?

You're fucking nutz, they just sold a million tickets.

That whaling number was impressive but it has NOTHING to do with Carousel’s story.

R462 you're right. I was wrong. Once she started going off pitch i realized it was live. The very beginning sounded like a track to me. She was bad.

Claire Danes did seem like she literally ran on stage from 14th street or something. Girl was struggling.

The Tonys get decent hosts, but have shit performances. We can't win.

R466 - come for the dancing, stay fit the domestic abuse!

Hey R446, give Kate and Anthony a high 5 when you join them.

Feel better now that I’m no bleeding heart? What’s it going to be, scarf or bathrobe belt?

Can’t have it both ways dead in the eyes douchebag.

Shame on them for denying Chita the chance to accept her award on TV. And I don't even particularly like her.

ALW, gay face much?

This ALW / Chita mash up is really a bad idea. Why not give them their own separate moments? It’s jarring and weird.

The Frozen montage will have every parent going online for tix tomorrow.

I have seen it. I was ready to dislike it at the opening bench scene. But I came to like much of it. The angel/orgasm scene was a mess. And I hated the more love monologue at the end - very bendelachrist. But i mostly enjoyed him.

I hated James McArdle.

Denise Gough was no Mormon. She was clearly raised in the Church of the Spice Girls.

And Nathan ran out of puff in the second play.

Wouldn't it have been better to give Chita and ALW their own tribute montages instead of mixing the two together?

They didn't even do a show together.

Not showing Chita get her award seems like an incredibly stupid choice to me.

I’m getting tired of saggy tits.

The mash up is truly awful. Two of the biggest names and they get this shitty homage?

Josh Groban would look so sexy with a buzz cut

Chita needs a good bra

David C is a tiny man in height, yes?

This is a real sweep for Bands Visit. Don't people say it's boring?

I don't know about BDF but David Cromer sure has a big head!

No one under 40 knows who Chita is.

Yes, people say that. And they're superficial.

Josh and Sara are great, and their numbers have been terrific.

I thought Ari’el gave a strong, sincere, emotional speech. Seems like a good guy to me....and he’s hot.

Those high school kids? Not bad. That was a nice moment, and I don’t get the DL abuse.

As far as award shows go, this one isn’t bad. I’m entertained and enjoying it — even the crappy Mean Girls song kept me watching. I know DL loves to abuse, but I’ve seen so much worse than this.

NICHOLAW is there

SHOW US YOUR GINORMOUS COCK, CROMER!

The look on Katrina Lenk’s face after Ari’el won was totally “Oh my God, he’s going to be FUCKING UNBEARABLE to be around now.”

Mashup was retarded. I hate grobans singing voice. Ugh. That vibrato.

So that little guy had a big cock?

I see I missed nothing by going to FIRST REFORMED instead.

Tony Shaloub still sexy. Fine wine.

Still has it, I expect.

R495 Worse than this? pray spill

It's not a bad production for a season I couldn't care less about.

Jeff Daniels looks like Bill O'Reilly.

David Cromer was a surprise- he seems like he is an adorable pocket gay but his voice was butch. Whoda thunk????

Is that guy gay or just British? Or both?

Harry Potterverse sucks. Hate it all.

omg i can't believe he did that!!! wtf?

This is obnoxious

Wow, talk about indulgent.

Guys, I know this performance was over an hour ago, but I just found this thread, Who is the adorable guy who was the lead in the Sponge Bob number?

Did you see any bitterness on the Rashad girl's face when Glenda Jackson won?

Awwwww.

That was $500,000 for singing Happy Birthday on the air.

Tonys just hit a new low. Happy Birthday indeed.

another guy who got fat and his tux didn't fit.

Someone is getting laid tonight!!!!

Well this guy isn't going to have a boyfriend after tonight. Who does that?

Nice to see Christopher Jackson with some hair on his head.

The simpering queen at R407 certainly told us!

STUD!

can actors in theater make as much money as those in/thru Hollywood?

There is a nice shot of Ari'el Stachel's bulge in this image.

[quote] That was $500,000 for singing Happy Birthday on the air.

Nope. That copyright was challenged a few years back.

Lolz r522.

I didnt know a single person in the in memoriam.

R522, no. you can make a nice living but you're not gonna get paid 20million

Jan Maxwell deserved more than that.

It was challenged, R524, and the estate or publisher -- I forgot which -- won, so royalties have to be paid whenever Happy Birthday is performed.

[quote]And I hated the more love monologue at the end - very bendelachrist. But i mostly enjoyed him.

BUT THAT VOICE? WTF is he doing with his vocal projection in that whiney drawl? Is it meant to indicate androgyny? I found his performance more performance art, and unconnected to the script. I found it a distracting loss. I am not quite the age of the characters as they were in '93-'94, but I have NEVER met a gay New Yorker who came from the same PLANET as Garfield's Prior Walter!

If the show runs long and John Leguizamo gets cut, he can shiv the birthday boy at the after party

When did Louis Zorich die? Olympia's a widow.

R525 You never heard of Barbara Cook or Nanette Fabray?

Sorry 2018 Tony telecast apologists, this show is TERRIBLE and the FROZEN performance was especially rancid, but not as awful as MEAN GIRLS.

R523, I like.

Broadway is for actors

Hollywood is for faces

I loved Liz Smith in her one woman play about Marjorie Main.

The publisher LOST, R528.

The former lead and supporting actresses from "Dogfight" are now Tony winners. Interesting.

[quote]Josh Groban would look so sexy with a buzz cut

He'd look even sexier naked in my bed.

I'm shocked Joe Mantello didn't win for 3 Tall Women. And I don't even like him.

Happy Birthday now public domain

Nope, r532. I don't live in NYC, so I'm not familiar with any Broadway people. I only recognize someone if they work in film or tv.

Happy Birthday is in the public domain, you can sing it in public and on television and not pay royalties. Any doofus can look it up on Wikipedia and that the law suit was settled in 2016.

r526 thanks

R535 - and Lindsay Melendezis for radio

R545 marry me.

Band Visit again?

Ugh.

I did want Frozen to win for score at least.

Who are these hos?

Are these three lovely ladies, trannies?

Is Josh Groban still with Kat Dennings and her huge tits?

Wait. They're doing a promo for the Donna Summer show?

Donna had a white daughter?

I stand corrected. I did not know there was an update on the Happy Birthday case. Thanks for the information. And I think it is wonderful that Warner-Chappel's greed caused them to lose the copyright and millions of dollars.

I’m saving my pennies for the Tina Turner jukebox musical

These singers are too Broadway to sing Donna Summer's music adequately. Booo

R552 -- Donna Summer's husband was white.

Have you met many New York Jews like James McArdle?

I think they had to reward HP with something major, given the dough they've brought to the industry. It'll get best play, too. Plus, directing such a mammoth production isn't easy. But I thought Joe would win, too,

Totally agree R555. Nothing like Donna.

Carnival Cruise Lines returns!

i love radio city music hall. such a great venue. my first concert ever was here to see aretha franklin.

Which regional theater won the Tony this year?

Well, that was totally unnecessary.

Jesus.

why is he wearing a green suit? not nice

How many gays does it take to deliver an award?

None of those girls could even stand in Donna Summers' shadow. Jesus, she had a fantastic voice.

Link for R550

What did Ari'el pretend to be? I can't see anyone buying Italian or Latin American.

Cue the “Donna Summer hated gays” troll(s)

R562 La Mama ETC

Harry Potter. Goodbye Broadway. It's been a blast.

Man, them is some tall gays!!

Ari'el Stachel was an Andy Cohen "guest bartender" a few weeks ago when Carol Burnett was a guest.

Thank you R570

Looks like Broadway could use a good dentist.

Any gossip on Anthony Boyle from "Harry Potter"? He's hot.

Love the cringeiness

Why does Matt Bomer ALWAYS seem so nervous?

Well now we know what Helen Mirren and Goldie Hawn’s child looks like

Supergirl is starring on Broadway?

Do the people at Radio City hear the speech that just got cut off? Here's hoping only we hear the music.

Andrew Rannells’s tux choice was disappointing. Zach Quinto has the gay male version of resting bitch face.

Is this Moana on Broadway?

How humiliating for that Potter guy!

Harry Potter is Best Play. It’s official - no self-respecting playwright should aspire to have their work performed on Broadway.

Is this what goes on in a Baptist church? Asking for a White friend...

Once on this Island is so fucking cutesy and condescending. Awful.

I want to party with Rannells and Parsons

Quinto and Bomer seem dull

Well, the Brits should be equally ashamed. It won their top award, too.

Isn't the show running ahead of schedule?

Usually the Tonys make me want to fly to New York and see some shows. Not this year.

Well,Daniel has great abs.

Oh great, animal abuse live on stage.

Live goats?

I love ny and broadway but this is a shitshow

They tried to get Nathan Lane to feed the goat, and he held his hands up like "no, no thanks!"

That goat is like "fuck this shit."

I like when big women sing real big.

Is Once on The Island one of those Chitlin Circuit plays? Asking for Tyler Perry.

The horrible over-amplification and over=singing has destroyed Broadway.

Nathan Lane was NOT amused.

R594 - all they need is a t-shirt cannon.

Has Frozen and Mean Girls been totally shut out?

Once on this Island is very well done IMHO

The "Once on This Island" number was the best thing of the night so far.

Wasn't that Alex Newell, the trans kid from Glee?

who's the guy with the great chest and abs in "Once on this Island"?

Wes Taylor is a lucky man.

Once on this island should win

How has LaChance’s attendance record been for “Summer?”

Who misses Isabelle Stevenson?

The Gong Show returns Thursday June 21

Is there another thread?

Why is this thread allowed over 600 posts?

r605, it's Wes Taylor's bf.

John Leguizamo or LL Cool J? Which is the worst actor?

I hope there's a pic of Wes with Chita

Do all of these people really need to be on the stage?

R520, the last thing you’ll smell is turpentine. The last thing you’ll see is a lit match. The least thing you’ll hear are your own screams.

Is it just me or is this show very far behind? There's like 20 more things they need to do.

Brooke Adams looks bad. Something wrong with her eyes.

The emcee team is good. Theater folk.

Everyone must be stress eating, Marissa got fat, Patti got fat and Uzo Adoba got fat.

Ken Davenport RAN on that stage

WHAT DID HE SAY??

DeNiro!!!

F Trump!

I LOVE ROBERT DENIRO

He says Fuck Trump and the crowd goes WILD!

And you know Kim Jong-un watches the Tonys - that big ol' queen.

This season, Bway was a bore.

I only loved Once of this Island, Three Tall Women, and Summer.

everything else was meh

No updates?

So thrilled Tina Fey lost. It makes up for that warthog Lindsay Mendez being a Tony winner.

And Once on This Island was a HUGE surprise!! Thrilled.