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June 06, 2004
2004 Tony Awards
I may make a more detailed post later, but I wanted to capture my initial feelings about this years Tony Awards. I have to admit I don't think I've ever watched a Tony Awards before in my life. Broadway was never my thing, to be honest. But having begun studies both as an actor and a singer, I've gained a new respect and appreciation of Broadway shows. (I include in this appreciation Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway as well...).
Anyway, I'd say I was most impressed with Hugh Jackman. He really is an amazing talent. He performed one of the showcase numbers from "The Boy From Oz", and it was terriffic. Also surprising to me was the success of Avenue Q. They surprised everyone (including themselves, it seemed from their response when almost the whole cast rushed the stage...) by winning Best Musical. The two composers who wrote the score/lyrics looked like a couple of giddy music nerds when they won the Tony earlier in the evening for Best Score. I've not seen this show yet (I've only heard the music...), but based on the music alone it's one that I've been dying to see. I'll give a full report in a later posting.
Though I didn't see the complete broadcast, the one thing that seemed really apparent was the pandering to younger audiences with the addition of "urban superstars" as presenters. LL Cool J presenting with Carol Channing? Ewww...! Creepy. And I'll admit that I didn't hear the full version of Beyonce singing whatever classic Broadway number she sang, but the first few lines were enough. It's kinda the Puff Daddy syndrome, I guess. (Hmm... what's that? You're casting 'A Raisin in the Sun', one of Tenessee Williams most classic plays? What? Sean "Puffy" Coombs is available? Sure he's never acted before, but fuck it he'll put the asses in the seats! It's all about the Benjamin's, baby!).
But that's an entirely different rant! : )
Posted by Thomas at June 6, 2004 06:30 PM
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