With the Tony Awards just a couple of weeks away, the behind-the-scenes battle continues over what to include in the broadcast on CBS. The show, despite top talent and some great performances, traditionally does poorly in the ratings, so the TV network is pushing for more lighthearted musical numbers that will appeal to the average viewer.
The problem is, there's a long-standing tradition that only numbers from shows that are nominated for Best Musical are included - and most of those shows are on the serious side. They include "Curtains," "Grey Gardens," "Spring Awakening" and the not-so-serious "Mary Poppins." (You can see the complete list of nominations here.)
According to this article from Variety, the producers hoped to include songs from "Legally Blonde" and "LoveMusick" (which stars Micheal Cerveris), but the idea was shot down, and the show will stick to tradition.
It's a shame, because both those shows have a local connection. Cerveris is from Huntington, and the star of "Blonde" - Laura Bell Bundy - hails from Kentucky. That's show biz!
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