Gothamist: Last Night's Other Tony

guest

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:56:17 -0500

Spring Awakening? What am I missing? With lyrics like, "blah, blah, blah" and "the bitch of living?" Cheesey in my opinion but maybe this is that dreaded moment in my life where I think pop music is noise? How depressing.

mercuryjv

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:52:48 -0500

I think you made a good point, Dev. That's exactly why. Plus, it was really innovative movement for Bway. The other choreography could almost be cut and pasted into any number of shows. I didn't like the Spring choreo when I saw it off-Bway but it made more sense to me on-Bway. For some reason, the entire show played better on-Bway. Not quite sure why that is. Probably because I didn't feel like they were as in my face... I love that Bill T. Jones thanks Michael MEYER. He really should learn his director's name.

dev

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:32:45 -0500

Two and Only was great. So was Kiki & Herb. Both deserving of the win. Jay Johnson is touring. Tony awards help touring shows. you do the math.

dev

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:30:41 -0500

I was shocked that Pierce won...haven't seen Curtains or Company yet, though I am disappointed that Esparza didn't win. He's so consistently good. I was also shocked that Bill T. Jones won for his choreography of Spring Awakening. Compared with the other shows, the choreography just didn't seem to be much of a factor in the show...but as I type, I realize that may be why it was recognized--because it was a huge factor in the show. So subtle that the show didn't seem choreographed at all.

guest

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:11:02 -0500

Two and Only was lovely, funny, and touching. I didn't know what to expect, but it was genuinely memorable. Perhaps too quiet and intimate for Broadway, but I'm glad it got a Tony, and only sorry that it closed so soon.

guest

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:48:31 -0500

i heard two and only was awesome if sadly short lived. why is it a robbery if it was a better show? what, avenue q are the only puppets to get respect?

mercuryjv

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:23:34 -0500

I was thrilled Pierce won. He brings a kind of old-school glamour back to the stage that is sorely lacking in so many theatrical "stars." While, Esparza gives a technically more proficient performance, Pierce is much more charismatic and fun to watch. Along those lines, I held out hope to the very end that Audra McDonald would trump the overrated Christine Ebersole -- no such luck. Other than that, no big surprises. The awards moved along quickly but there were still a lot of lags. And I know it costs a lot of money to have a full cast perform but it was pathetic seeing many shows trot out one one-person performance after another. Curtains and Mary Poppins gave us everyone and that's what I'm talkign about, even though I didn't like either of those shows.

Gregoire

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:10:19 -0500

Kiki and Herb will now joke in a future show that they lost their Tony to a man who plays with puppets.