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jmslsu01
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northern VA | posted: 6/11/2006 at 11:03:58 PM ET
I have to say that this is the first Tony broadcast in some years in which there wasn't one new musical that I really wanted to see, or at least buy the recording.
The only segments that I really stopped what I was doing and watched were Sweeney Todd and Threepenny Opera. Threepenny was a bizarre segment, but I've always really liked Cyndi Lauper and have, of course, heard some of the score.
Well, knowing that Bernadette recycles her gowns, I'm hopeful that we'll see it again. 
Jenn
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Karen
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5/3/2002 | posted: 6/11/2006 at 11:06:17 PM ET
I was hoping for the black dress too.
That entire show was boring, inept, desultory. No wonder the audience is dwindling away.
And so many of the awards were just enraging.
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 Sister Rose
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"It's not about prizes" - reminding myself what Bernadette said in Boston when some guy screamed out "you were robbed" when she brought up Gypsy.
And now Noah is MIMING out ROSE'S TURN. I don't know if he had anything to drink....
http://sarahbsadventures.blogspot.com/
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jmslsu01
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Well, I guess I'll buy The Drowsy Chaperone, but I usually make a run the day after the Tonys to B&N to pick up any recordings that I didn't have from the current season. I have Jersey Boys-listened to it once. I have Sweeney already. Threepenny's recording isn't out, I think (are they making a recording? I hope so.)
Jenn
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jmslsu01
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quote:
"It's not about prizes"
Yes, yes. And Patti does not need a Tony (A Tony for Sweeney, however, might have helped the box office.). She will continue on, and I'm guessing she has the same attitude. This is certainly not the most devastating thing that has happened in her career.
Still, I wanted her to win. Not that I've seen any of the performances, so that's not entirely fair. And my reasons for wanting her to win are purely tied to emotions, which is not a reason why anybody should win. But I am trusting those who have seen her performance, though.
Jenn
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Karen
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I did see Sweeney Todd and it and LuPone and Cerveris absolutely deserved to win. It's ridiculous that they didn't. I still can't fully believe it.
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futuremamarose87
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i have seen both LaChanze's and Patti's performances and in my personal opinion, Patti should have won. The performance was just more deserving of the Tony.
another thing, Bernadette- adorable!- i, too, would've loved to see her bedazzled in the fabulous black dress, but she bedazzled in the gold as well!
p.s.- Julie Andrews looked stunning.
"It was like being high when you reach those high notes."
~Bernadette Peters
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Anonymous
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70.29.37.x | posted: 6/11/2006 at 11:28:29 PM ET
Sister Rose, I watched your videos! So great. Question...they announce the winners at the rehearsal? How does that work?
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jmslsu01
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northern VA | posted: 6/11/2006 at 11:31:17 PM ET
I'm looking forward to Miss moljul's seat filling tales.
Once I am settled in Virginia, I am planning on taking a weekend trip to New York via Union Station in DC. I am really hoping Sweeney is still there, even though Patti may not be there once I get a chance.
JEnn
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Sister Rose
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Jenn - don't buy the whole album Drowsey - it's not that good - just a couple of good songs - Beth Leavel's and Sutton's are fun.
http://sarahbsadventures.blogspot.com/
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jmslsu01
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Oh, damn. Does Sweeney really close in a month? I won't make it.
Jenn
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Sister Rose
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And about the rehearsal - they practice announcing the nominees and then announce a fake winner then the fake winner comes up and accepts the award with a fake speech - it was a blast. Much more fun seeing that then the actual show. They have to practice how much time it will take, etc. All of the "theatre" people showed up for their rehearsal while none of the "tv/movie" people did - as in no Julia, Paul Rudd, Oprah, etc..
http://sarahbsadventures.blogspot.com/
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Anonymous
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70.29.37.x | posted: 6/11/2006 at 11:46:41 PM ET
Wow, so it was coincidence that Bernadette announced LaChanze at the rehearsal?? Bizzare!
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 PA Fan
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I agree with Karen, Sarah et al. Patti & Michael were robbed, big time. It seems like it's all coming down to fluff "entertainment." If I see Frankie Valli squeezing into a picture one more time ..... 
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Karen
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I know!
So the best new musical is a schmaltzy jukebox show that looks like it belongs in a Las Vegas lounge. And the best revival is a tacky, tarted-up, miscast production of a nice but distinctly midlevel chestnut.
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jmslsu01
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Oh boy. I can't wait for next year's revival race: A Chorus Line vs. Les Miserables!
Jenn
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