Sunday, June 15, 2008

The Tony Awards Live! (#11)

Only 20 minutes to go and three big awards! One great thing about the Tonys - they always end on time.

Another classic Tony moment. Madonna, looking like she's about 18 years old, says she's being punished for not showing up at rehearsal. Wha?

Whoopi introduces a performance by the cast of Rent, which closes this year. The present cast kicks it off, and then most of the original cast reunites on stage - including Idina Menzel! Excellent, a wonderful tribute to the show and its creator.

Liza Manelli presents the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. Why is Stew wearing a fake nose? Anything for a laugh. The winner: Paulo Szot, South Pacific.

David Hyde-Pierce presents the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. The winner: Patti LuPone. Now here's a peppy acceptance. She says it's great to get a Tony every 30 years. They're trying to play her off, but she refuses to go. Awesome!

Cut to Whoopi in A Chorus Line - in fact, they're all her (except for the guy in front). Eh.

Break!

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