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…Set the Scene
It’s Tony day! Today those of us who live beyond the Great White Way, get our annual preview of what may one day get a touring production that ventures in our general direction. We are talking to you “Newsies.”
As with all awards shows we have our opinions and favorites, based entirely on previous performances, the one show we actually saw (“Kinky Boots” in Chicago with Harvey Fierstein—yes he was sitting 2 rows in front of us), and having a good feeling about it.
So, take the following as you will, but regardless here are 2WC’s picks for the 4 big awards of the 2013 Tony Awards:
Best Musical:
Zer- “Matilda”
Stephanie- “Kinky Boots”
Best Play:
Zer- “Lucky Guy” – It’s Tom Hanks and Nora Ephron (post-mortem) – you can’t beat that.
Stephanie- “Lucky Guy”
Best Revival of a Musical:
Zer- “Pippin”
Stephanie- “Pippin”
Best Revival of a Play:
Zer- “Golden Boy”
Stephanie- “The Trip to Bountiful”
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More on the Story: Complete List of Tony Nominees
…just for fun:
Tonight’s nominees for “Best Musical” -
…Hit the Heights
It’s Tony night once again. Time for the best of Broadway to celebrate the best of theater from the past season, and the rest of us to anxiously sit on our couches, and proudly state our opinions on shows that we have yet to see (for the most part).
This year’s line-up includes a bunch of musicals based on movies, some musicals without music (plays) and, of course, Neil Patrick Harris.
Who will win? Well, who knows. True, we haven’t seen any of the nominated shows (we did see the movies…does that count?), but that won’t stop us from weighing in.
So, without further ado, our picks for tonight’s top awards:
Best Musical:
Zer- “Newsies”
Stephanie-“Newsies”
…are you sensing a theme? We’re holding out for a surprise duet with Christian Bale…
Best Play:
Zer- “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Stephanie- “Peter and the Starcatcher”
…we’re suckers for a good Peter Pan story…
Best Revival of a Musical:
Zer- “Porgy and Bess”
Stephanie- “Porgy and Bess”
…Audra McDonald is one of the best things you will hear…ever…
Best Revival of a Play:
Zer- “Death of a Salesman”
Stephanie- “Master Class”
…complete guesses…slightly influenced by Andrew Garfield (for some)…
With that we leave you to agree or disagree (respectfully so of course) but definitely share your thoughts with us and tune in tonight…it’s culture, it’s good for you…
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More on the Story: Tony Nominees
…just for fun:
What can we say…we’re Disney kids at heart…
…because we mentioned…
…set the stage
It’s finally here (sort of), the Tony Awards’ nominations were announced this past Tuesday, and you know 2WC has to weigh in.
For those of you who thought that awards season was long over, well, you’re probably not theater fans (prepare to be converted).
Since it’s Sunday, and it’s been a while since we’ve split up our writing duties, we’ll dish in traditional 2WC style:
Zer- Okay, I admit it. The only show I really cared about this year was “Newsies” (nominated for ”Best Musical”). So, I kind of glossed over the other nominations. Although, it is nice to once again see a not too Hollywood heavy list of nominees (with the exception of “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play”). While I’d like to see Jeremy Jordan (Jack in “Newsies”) and “Newsies” pull a sweep, let’s face it Neil Patrick Harris is hosting, it’s going to be a good show.
Stephanie- As Zer made very clear, the unquestionable headliner this season, assuming you are a child of the 90′s with a strong Disney upbringing, is “Newsies.” Is it the only show worthy of praise, or worth seeing, or worth humming along to. No, but what can I say, 2WC (myself included…obviously) are suckers for nostalgia. If you haven’t seen this cult-classic movie, you should. It is the reason why many of us are secretly hoping Batman (Christian Bale) will burst forth in song in “The Dark Knight Rises.” It could happen.
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…Light the Lights
Can you feel electricity in the air? Do you have a sudden impulse to start doing a jazz square, and maybe throw in some jazz hands just for some extra pizzazz? Do you find yourself using words like “pizzazz”?
Don’t worry, you’re not having a stroke (probably), you’ve simply contracted a case of Tony fever.
Now, for those of you who religiously tune in for the Tony’s broadcast, you may notice something a little different this year.
Assuming that you’re not distracted by all the show tunes, stage smiles and Neil Patrick Harris (hosting again), you might notice that the surroundings are a little different.
The awards usual home, Radio City Music Hall, had a bit of a scheduling conflict. They forgot to tell Cirque du Soleil (began performances Thursday) that they would need the hall on the 12th (whoops).
Despite this minor goof up, the show will go on tonight at the Beacon Theatre.
In addition to chorus lines, overly dramatic acceptance speeches and those awards for musicals without music (plays), the Tony Awards brings with it something else here at the Crusade–video clip onslaught.
A video montage of what you can expect to see on tonight’s Tony Awards:
If you think the number of videos in this post is excessive, you should know that this is the edited version. Hope you enjoyed.
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All you need to know about the 2011 Tony Awards: Broadway.com
…Take A Bow
Across the US tonight, television viewers have a choice to make at 7 pm CT.
It’s the latest battle in a long war between the arts and athletics—the 64th annual Tony Awards vs. the NBA Finals.
Both theatrical in their own right, but at the end of the day mortal enemies (just ask anyone involved with funding for the arts in schools).
For those of you who are on the fence, I’d like to help.
Speaking of fences, Denzel Washington is up for a Tony tonight for his role in the play “Fences.”
Not enough star power for you? Catherine Zeta-Jones, Scarlett Johnasson, Daniel Radcliffe, Antonio Banderas, Cate Blanchett are just a few of the celebrities who are presenting/performing/nominated/will in some capacity be at the Tony Awards tonight. Plus Sean Hayes is hosting.
Oh, and I can’t forget Green Day, they’ll be performing since the nominated show, “American Idiot,” features their music. And you probably thought you wouldn’t recognize any of the music.
Plus, the opening performance, “Pop Songs You Might Not Know Are on Broadway,” or my alternate title, “Neener, Neener, Neener: Yes We Are Taking Over the World,” should offer some more “hey, I know that” songs.
Now that I’ve provided my completely biased assistance, I’m sure you’ll make the right choice.
And always remember, it’s okay to get score updates during commercial breaks.
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More On the Tony Awards: TonyAwards.com
…just for fun:
A random assortment of shows up for awards tonight-
Zer
Stephanie
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