Category Archives: Tony Awards

Next to Normal

Next to Normal: This was a great choice for the broadcast, showcasing some great performances and really encapsulating a show that musically picks up where RENT left off and takes what that Pulitzer Prize-winning show gave us a step further … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway, Musicals, Tony Awards | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot: Perhaps an odd choice as a showcase piece, but I suppose it involves more of the adult cast than a more typical choice (like “Electricity”, “Shine” or “Expressing Yourself”) might have. But I don’t know that it sells … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway, Musicals, Tony Awards | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tony Awards 2009

So the Tony Awards for 2009 have come and gone. I’m also super stoked that Angela Lansbury now has her fifth Tony under her belt. The woman is truly astounding! I’m all right with who won what – no really … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway, Musicals, Tony Awards | Tagged | Leave a comment

Tony Award Night Performances

The performances for this year will be: Medley from Spring Awakening “Raunchy” – 110 in the Shade “The Revolutionary Costume for Today” – Grey Gardens “Show People” – Curtains “Step in Time”/”Anything Can Happen” – Mary Poppins “One” – A … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway, Musicals, Tony Awards | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tony Award Caged Death Match: SUNDAY vs. LA CAGE

Picture it. It’s 3 June 3 1984 and you’re watching the Tony Awards. You’ve watched the performances of each of the nominated musicals: “I Want It All” (performed by Liz Callaway, Catherine Cox, Beth Fowler) from the charming, but uneven … Continue reading

Posted in Broadway, Commentary, Musicals, Tony Awards | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments