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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 1:56:48 GMT
HOLY F**K CYNTHIA!! THE ONLY FULL-HOUSE STANDING OVATION OF THE NIGHT!! JUST INCREDIBLE, WHAT A PERFORMANCE!! WE NEED THIS HERE ASAP!!  We had it here first :-p Not in the West End, like it deserves. Cynthia should have an Olivier for that performance alone!
Also, Andy Blankenbuehler has won off-air for Hamilton Choreography.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 13, 2016 1:56:51 GMT
I've missed all the best bits the above and the opening.
Having no luck, the stream2watch, wants me to log in and pay a yearly fee.
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Post by d'James on Jun 13, 2016 2:01:25 GMT
... We need it back. Actually, I don't trust the British public not to let is flop. We need a sequel to Thriller Live. It's a very important American story and it wasn't exactly doing that well with an Oscar winner in the cast, was it? I wouldn't be quite so harsh on the 'British public.' Daniel, it may not have been 'officially' West End but it's been staged in Central London recently enough. |
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Post by firefingers on Jun 13, 2016 2:04:06 GMT
I've missed all the best bits the above and the opening. Having no luck, the stream2watch, wants me to log in and pay a yearly fee. Pop ups ruin stream2watch. But if you click stream 3 (just about the video window bit) and then wait 15 seconds you can close the ad that blocks that stream and it works. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 2:08:48 GMT
Right, here we go, lets see if they are fair and give Hamilton the same amount of performance time as everyone else. Hopefully they will be fair and will considering they also introduced the show!
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Post by firefingers on Jun 13, 2016 2:11:38 GMT
I would. Watch the Tonys really has hammered home how the British public don't give new work a chance. Pretty much every musical nominated wouldn't stand a chance over here. Even Hamilton would have flopped if it had opened here first, as the people would prefer to see Mamma Mia again. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 2:20:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 2:28:47 GMT
You can tell all the people who are only watching for Hamilton. On the stream I am watching, everyone is complaining about them only performing one song. Do they not realise it is an award show?
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Post by d'James on Jun 13, 2016 2:29:49 GMT
I would. Watch the Tonys really has hammered home how the British public don't give new work a chance. Pretty much every musical nominated wouldn't stand a chance over here. Even Hamilton would have flopped if it had opened here first, as the people would prefer to see Mamma Mia again. Hamilton's a bad example because it's American history. I do agree that audiences like to see what they are pretty sure they'll like. You can only half 'blame' the audiences for that though; the rest of the 'blame' lies with the producers etc. making mainstream Theatre way too expensive. I remember finding Broadway expensive too. I would say that there are five times as many Americans to attend along with a similar amount of tourists as London. As I said, Hamilton was always going to attract more people in New York than in the UK, because of what it's about. The awards and hype always help over here and so they premiered it 'the right way round.' I don't believe Mamma Mia would've lasted as long as it has without the story it has. If it had been the 'ABBA story' I really don't believe it would've been a success, and may never have reached Broadway. Anyway, these are all hypotheticals and we can disagree 'til the cows come home, but I do think you're being overly harsh on UK audiences. |
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Post by d'James on Jun 13, 2016 2:31:08 GMT
You can tell all the people who are only watching for Hamilton. On the stream I am watching, everyone is complaining about them only performing one song. Do they not realise it is an award show? Wasn't the advertising heavily Hamilton based? |
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Post by firefingers on Jun 13, 2016 2:31:11 GMT
You can tell all the people who are only watching for Hamilton. On the stream I am watching, everyone is complaining about them only performing one song. Do they not realise it is an award show? Yeah, every show got one, and Hamiton kind of got one and a half because they were in the opening number, and they still complained?! Some people man. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 2:48:25 GMT
You can tell all the people who are only watching for Hamilton. On the stream I am watching, everyone is complaining about them only performing one song. Do they not realise it is an award show? Wasn't the advertising heavily Hamilton based? The advertising was almost offensively Hamilton based. The advert for American TV was basically saying "see if Hamilton breaks the record"... "the only chance to see Hamilton this year..." etc. No mention of any other show. It actually makes me more annoyed with the show. I am sure it is amazing and I do enjoy the Cast Recording and everything but all this overhype, its just too much.
Least it is bring more attention to musical theatre I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 3:08:52 GMT
Cynthia made me cry with her speech, truly worth the wait for her to win alone and hear her speech and see her perform. I hope we see her back again soon, either as Celie or in another role!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 4:18:54 GMT
Sorry but Hamilton deserves all its hype. They deserved all their awards and the ones it lost to deserved their awards also. Congrats to Cynthia.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 13, 2016 4:30:20 GMT
Wasn't the advertising heavily Hamilton based? The advertising was almost offensively Hamilton based. The advert for American TV was basically saying "see if Hamilton breaks the record"... "the only chance to see Hamilton this year..." etc. No mention of any other show. It actually makes me more annoyed with the show. I am sure it is amazing and I do enjoy the Cast Recording and everything but all this overhype, its just too much.
Least it is bring more attention to musical theatre I guess.
I was out most of today (gawking at the Tonys red carpet, actually) and got home just in time to hear another Hamilton-centric commercial as I walked into the room since my roommates were already watching. Kinda grotesque but I guess if you really love the show, then it'll validate your love and make you happy! And I feel like I always need to mention: I enjoyed Hamilton both times I saw it. But I don't need to hear about it all the time. And this isn't even a case of "well, I can avoid it if..." No, not really. I don't even think Waitress was mentioned tonight until right before they were set to perform. And I'm curious to see who takes over for who in Hamilton (I already would like to see Rory O'Malley) but am in no way going to put forth more effort than just entering the lotto. |
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Post by ali973 on Jun 13, 2016 5:06:52 GMT
I saw bits and pieces of the award at an ungodly hour this morning and was pretty much crying throughout my entire viewing LOL
The Hamilton bit was actually underwhelming, maybe because Yorktown isn't my favorite number. I did enjoy the ending when they sang Schyler Sisters, despite the sound not being amazing.
James Corden looked like an amazing MC. I can't wait to see the entire thing from start to finish.
Did Barbra Streisand bother to actually open the envelope?
If Jesse Meuller leaves Waitress, Sara Breilles should replace her as Jenna.
So happy that my four picks for actors in a musical won: Cynthia, Rene, Daveed and Leslie. I missed Rene's and Daveed's speeches, but Cynthia's speech was wonderful. I heard her performance was amazing, but I've yet to watch that. Leslie's speech was very stoic. I think he was trying his best to keep it together. I hope this means he gets to stay in the show. I've yet to see him til December, but from the naughty boots I've seen, the amount of swagger he exudes is unbelievable.
So with Tony Awards and Game of Thrones on tonight, I think my PJs are desperately awaiting my return home from work for an evening of tears and suspense!
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Post by Michael on Jun 13, 2016 6:30:39 GMT
Just finished watching the Tonys 'live' here in San Francisco (stupid 3h time delay...).
I thought James Corden was an amazing host, hugely enjoyed the opening number. Wouldn't say no to see him returning as host in 1 or 2 years.
The bits outside the Beacon Theatre were a great idea, too bad that they only broadcasted less than 1 min of each.
From all the shows performing, School of Rock was the only that made me want to see the show (which I already have, just for the record, but I can't wait to see it again). Waitress and Bright Star were OK-ish - I wouldn't rush to see them, but might go if I had time. Absolutely no interest in all the other shows (and yes, that includes Color Purple).
Alex Brightman has really lost a lot of weight since I saw the show mid March.
Why did they have to show that car karaoke clip again?
Really happy for Cynthia winning her Tony, but what did she do with her hair? And that dress looked awful.
Not saying anything else about the awards themselves, I think my position re Hamilton is well-known (I did mute the TV when they were on and switched it off a few moments into the finale).
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 7:38:19 GMT
If you get the chance, the two best performances were The Color Purple and Waitress. Bothleading ladies were stunning, I was in awe of both!
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Post by charliec on Jun 13, 2016 7:58:15 GMT
Wasn't going to stay up and watch because of important work stuffs today but ended up awake at 3am and watched it till the end. I started just before Hamilton performed. Really good show this year, so happy for Cynthia. Thrilled with the Hamilton acting recipients, especially Daveed Diggs!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 8:15:39 GMT
First shock - Christopher Fitzgerald (snubbed). Not a shock at all, I'm sure he was very good, but having seen Daveed Diggs in action, the only possible shock in that category would have been if they'd decided someone else was better. (Apologies in advance, I'm going through this whole thread and may have a few more comments to make in a row, so if you don't like my opinions much, maybe steer clear for the next half hour or so.  ) Never mind, it turns out my only real opinion is "DAVEED DIGGS IS AWESOME", and I could've told you that long before last night. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 8:39:10 GMT
One of my favourite things of all, the women in the category with Cynthia seemed genuinely thrilled for her when she won. They all cheered the second they heard, Phillipa immediately rising to her feet, it really is lovely to see. same with everyone looking thrilled for her! And her saying "Mummy Look" and the camera panning to her crying Mum was the moment that made me cry most last night! |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jun 13, 2016 9:35:22 GMT
Oh man- it only started at 3 am here and I had to head of to work at 6, so I skipped it (glad I did, it sounds as unexciting as i thought, not worth pulling an all nighter for, but I do really want to see the flow of the show)
Anyone know where I can watch the whole thing now? anything but Torrent would work
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 13, 2016 9:57:22 GMT
I was very impressed with Waitress. I'd heard about it but not really looked into it or listened to anything but i really enjoyed the performances and that 2nd song. I'd now be interested for it to come over here but i wonder how well it might translate? I suppose american shows come over all the time and it's fine though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 10:04:40 GMT
Oh I did just cry watching Cynthia's speech. So pleased she won, I haven't seen all the nominees but I know her performance was one of the best I've seen in years.
Pleased for Leslie and Daveed in Hamilton too, those two really were the standout performers when I saw it.
Haven't watched the performances/Cordon yet but I do love James C so looking forward to it!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 10:09:08 GMT
I'm pleased for Cynthia Erivo but that frock? Oh heavenly mother of God. My eyes. My eyes. MY EYES!
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