It's 9:42pm as we return.
First up: they're reviewing the nominees for Best Play. Since they don't have flashy songs to present, they show us clips (or montages) from each show. Hey, "The Coast of Utopia" is nominated. Wonder if it'll win? Also up: "Frost/Nixon," "The Little Dog Laughed" and "Radio Golf."
Next award: Best Revival of a Play. They also show some clips from each nominee: "Inherit the Wind," "Journey's End," "Talk Radio" and "Translations." The winner: "Journey's End." Wow, there's a guy in their group wearing plaid pants. In a sea of tuxedos, that's confidence.
Theatre legend Tommy Tune steps out - he talks about the theatre people we're lost over the past year - they flash across the screen behind him while he talks and sings. I'd rather see a full screen of the clips, but at least the audience doesn't applaud each person like at the Oscars - a gruesome way to say "I liked him" or "I don't know that guy." Sorry, wandered off on a vent there. Commercial break to shots of Broadway turning out its lights in honor of those who passed away. Classy.
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