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Post by mamaleh on Jun 10, 2014 7:29:41 GMT -5
I have a question: why was Idina the only nominee who didn't stand up to 'waltz around' with Hugh? Was it HER choice, or Hugh's? Ellen, did Hugh improvise during the show (who he danced with and who he sat on their lap  ) or was this rehearsed this way? The nominees were not there in the morning, were they? Just curious! Nope, I'm sure they were all getting ready for the big night--or sleeping late.  In the morning, Hugh interacted with their stand-ins. I'm wondering if Idina indicated ahead of time that she preferred to stay put in her seat--because he danced with all the other stand-ins but sat on both the stand-in's and Idina's laps. Or was it coincidence? Whatever, it was all good. Valerie, thanks so much for posting that video. I'm just sorry that it cut off when it did, before "Kelli O'Hara" danced with Hugh. That "Kelli" was a valued member of our former forum! And she danced divinely. Ellen |
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Post by foxie on Jun 10, 2014 7:46:57 GMT -5
Oh I wondered why she was dancing she was Kelli Ohara very cool!!
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Post by foxie on Jun 10, 2014 7:58:21 GMT -5
I still think it was the best Tonys ever Hugh was on a lot more than other Tonys the Hopping was different but my overall fealing was the Audience LOVED it-loved the Musicman loved the last song-I loved how hugh put Back to broaway and Boy from Oz into the show -the inbetween shots were very interesting and it was said he really was great keeping the audience reved up during advertisements!!LOVED it!!!
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Post by mamaleh on Jun 10, 2014 8:11:47 GMT -5
Actually, compared to the last time he hosted, he didn't do as much during breaks as I'd anticipated. Instead, they gave out the creative arts awards, and he filled up whatever time was left during the commercial break--which wasn't a heck of a lot. But what there was, as Spencer Tracy described Katherine Hepburn in PAT AND MIKE, was "cherce."
Carol, I think you misunderstood. Hugh never got to "Kelli" in that video; we didn't see her. That's why I wished it had gone on a bit longer.
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Post by alma on Jun 10, 2014 11:15:10 GMT -5
By the way, I believe one of the dancers is Anne Otto, the dark-haired Dreamgirl from Back on Broadway, isn't she? She's the one who straightens his tie and brushes off his shoulders in the opening number, when he dons his black tux coat on stage before exiting for the bouncing backstage 'tour'. And I believe she also hands him an envelope (after waltzing the ladies) to announce the winner of leading actress in a musical. She's on the far right below. I don't recognize the other (blonde) dancer/bouncer, who helps him put on his coat, or either of the two girls at the door, who collect his ticket and bounce after him for a bit. Hugh and Anne must have loved working together again. Alma Anne, Hillary, Emily, Robin. All still part of Team Jackman. ALL RIGHT!!! Thanks, Ruby! I'll replay and try to ID them! Hanging on to his team is SO LIKE HUGH! Love it. smiley-happy096 Alma |
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Post by alma on Jun 10, 2014 11:20:10 GMT -5
Ellen, thanks for those tidbits. It never ceases to amaze me, now that I watch that short video (thanks, Valerie!) of rehearsal waltzing the nominees, how FRESH it sounded in the evening... just as fresh as in the morning. Even if you watched Back on Broadway multiple times (and it was so cleverly scripted) he made it sound fresh, each time. You rock, Hugh.  Alma |
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Post by birchie on Jun 10, 2014 11:46:49 GMT -5
To be honest, I don't think his talent was underutilized. That was the TONYs, not the Hugh Jackman show  <snip> Actually, I felt that a three-hour show was too long to hold peoples' attention. I myself do not watch the entire TONYs and the OSCARS unless Hugh is on it. Sorry, for thinking a little differently Jo We are certainly allowed to have our different opinions but, just so you know, I in no way expected or wanted it to be "the Hugh Jackman show"! Fact is I do watch all of the Tony broadcasts! It's the only award show I have always & will always watch and I've done so practically since the first one was televised! I even sat through it when it was on PBS and very boring! Back in the day there were speeches (not just acceptance speeches), recitations (from theater works & literature) and they used to show scenes from many of the straight plays too, I liked seeing and they don't do much anymore. I watched because I'd watch anything that allowed me to see performances from Broadway shows because from the age of 9 I was a total theater geek with not much opportunity to see live theater! Not a great combination! It livened up I think around the early 90s with better production numbers being done for the opening and less non-Broadway related stuff & more musical performances in general. The opening numbers usually were/are connected to Broadway shows in some way. The earlier ones were mostly a big number from one show which may or may not have been currently on Broadway. Later they were original or semi-original numbers that incorporated the current shows or the nominated shows etc. (Like Hugh did in '04) So when I feel disappointed in the bouncy opening it's with some degree of familiarity. I blame whoever wrote or devised it...probably Warren which is rather surprising...because Hugh did a brilliant job with what he was given. I think we'll just have to agree to disagree but to me, 4 minutes of bouncing, doing an obscure reference to a performer most people don't know, while saying hello to everyone, had little to do with celebrating the shows on Broadway this year! I certainly do not fault Hugh because he was his wonderful self throughout. I think many aspects of the show were poorly written. I really do wish we could have seen all that he did during the commercials though, that would have been so much better than watching the ads! Sue |
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Post by alma on Jun 10, 2014 12:06:14 GMT -5
HUGH WASN'T KIDDING!!! And all this time (since Back On Broadway) I thought Hugh was CHANGING the song from The Music Man to SOUND like Rap. Hahahahaha, he wasn't! Here's the original: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ9U4Cbb4wgAnd of course, the memorable rendition with the trio last Sunday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFmoq_PUuKIAnd I just discovered this yesterday. smiley-rolleyes010 I get a kick out of watching all the young people in the audience SO REVVED UP! smiley-excited001 ... and the white-haired folks (a lot of them anyway) with a look of... what in the world?   Alma |
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Post by alma on Jun 10, 2014 12:11:18 GMT -5
Sue said:
"I really do wish we could have seen all that he did during the commercials though, that would have been so much better than watching the ads!
Sue"
My thoughts exactly, Sue! So... those of you that were there... I know it's not easy to remember all, but if you think of something to share, go right ahead. smiley-hug006
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Post by foxie on Jun 10, 2014 13:43:23 GMT -5
I actually dont remember last years opening but i will remember this one!
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Post by foxie on Jun 10, 2014 13:51:56 GMT -5
Ellen i meant i didnt know who r girl was pretending to be i know she wasnt in video
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Post by jo on Jun 11, 2014 3:31:33 GMT -5
One of the insightful interviews pre-Tonys was the interview by Patrick Healy of the New York Times. One of the more interesting parts --
I am very curious about the " this and that" reasons! I wonder if there were creative differences to which Hugh was not amenable...or creative differences between composer and book writer? Should the project ever get completed, will Hugh still have an open mind about the possibility of him getting back to the titular role? Or were the (possible) personal differences too wide?
When will the musical score ever be completed - the project started around 2006 or so when Danny Elfman was the first composer attached.
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Post by jo on Jun 11, 2014 4:13:25 GMT -5
 Go away, Idina Menzel That is the only time we can see Clint and Hugh facing each other in profile  Jo |
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Post by jo on Jun 11, 2014 4:38:52 GMT -5
Tweets from entertainment reporters/columnists Scott Feinberg and Charles Thorp -- If he could join the tap dancing for AFTER MIDNIGHT...why couldn't he have sung a bit of ONE DAY MORE, assuming he could have rejoined the stage after the Les Mis number They had Emmy Rossum introduce the Les Mis number when she had no connection with the show at all...while they had someone who was nominated for an Oscar for the Valjean role smiley-cool13 Jo |
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Post by alma on Jun 11, 2014 9:52:30 GMT -5
Go away, Idina Menzel That is the only time we can see Clint and Hugh facing each other in profile Jo Looks like Idina is picking Hugh's pocket... Alma |
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Post by mamaleh on Jun 11, 2014 10:15:59 GMT -5
What I remember most about Hugh's filling in time during a commercial was his spotlighting several members of the orchestra and having them do a short solo, prefaced by his saying of the musicians: "They're all sex." He meant it in a good-natured, tongue-in-cheek way. The line drew some laughs. Because they chose to give out tech awards during most commercials, Hugh didn't get to do the kind of stuff he had done a decade ago, such as lead a sing-along, bring someone down from the mezz to the orch to sing something, or show slides of his kids or whatever. But he had some fun moments.
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Post by birchie on Jun 11, 2014 13:37:55 GMT -5
One of the insightful interviews pre-Tonys was the interview by Patrick Healy of the New York Times. One of the more interesting parts -- I am very curious about the " this and that" reasons! I wonder if there were creative differences to which Hugh was not amenable...or creative differences between composer and book writer? Should the project ever get completed, will Hugh still have an open mind about the possibility of him getting back to the titular role? Or were the (possible) personal differences too wide? When will the musical score ever be completed - the project started around 2006 or so when Danny Elfman was the first composer attached. Jo I've wondered myself, but Hugh will never say an unkind word or tell tales out of school so we may never know. I too wonder if things get settled with all parties behind the scenes & time is on his side if he will consider getting on board once all is completed. I think for now it was a wise move on his part so his schedule & his mind can be free to pursue other offers. Sue |
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Post by birchie on Jun 11, 2014 15:23:50 GMT -5
What I remember most about Hugh's filling in time during a commercial was his spotlighting several members of the orchestra and having them do a short solo, prefaced by his saying of the musicians: "They're all sex." He meant it in a good-natured, tongue-in-cheek way. The line drew some laughs. Because they chose to give out tech awards during most commercials, Hugh didn't get to do the kind of stuff he had done a decade ago, such as lead a sing-along, bring someone down from the mezz to the orch to sing something, or show slides of his kids or whatever. But he had some fun moments. Ellen Thanks for the insider peek Ellen! Here's a little more about the behind the scene as well as a look at what happened before the scene (Before the broadcast cameras roll) from Playbill: www.playbill.com/features/article/192157-Tony-Insider-Report-Star-Packed-Tony-Awards-Mix-Inside-Jokes-High-Fashion-and-Surprise-Winners-at-Radio-City/pg1The Hugh info starts on pg2. Not too much new but nice info about the Rock Island bit on pg3! Sue |
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Post by mamaleh on Jun 11, 2014 15:38:42 GMT -5
Oh, right. I'd forgotten about the Heat-Spurs game. (That's how interested I am in basketball.) I remember at TBFO he updated the audience on baseball scores.
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Post by jo on Jun 11, 2014 17:06:13 GMT -5
The two hosts --
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Post by alma on Jun 11, 2014 20:16:19 GMT -5
What I remember most about Hugh's filling in time during a commercial was his spotlighting several members of the orchestra and having them do a short solo, prefaced by his saying of the musicians: "They're all sex." He meant it in a good-natured, tongue-in-cheek way. The line drew some laughs. Because they chose to give out tech awards during most commercials, Hugh didn't get to do the kind of stuff he had done a decade ago, such as lead a sing-along, bring someone down from the mezz to the orch to sing something, or show slides of his kids or whatever. But he had some fun moments. Ellen Thanks, Ellen! I really liked it that he gave a shout out to Questlove from The Roots for giving him a beat for The Music Man Rap. Hugh is ever appreciative and generous. Alma P.S. In that selfie above, it shows that Harris didn't have time to un-polish his nails after performing his part...  |
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Post by Jamie on Jun 11, 2014 22:17:30 GMT -5
What I remember most about Hugh's filling in time during a commercial was his spotlighting several members of the orchestra and having them do a short solo, prefaced by his saying of the musicians: "They're all sex." He meant it in a good-natured, tongue-in-cheek way. The line drew some laughs. Because they chose to give out tech awards during most commercials, Hugh didn't get to do the kind of stuff he had done a decade ago, such as lead a sing-along, bring someone down from the mezz to the orch to sing something, or show slides of his kids or whatever. But he had some fun moments. Ellen Thanks, Ellen! I really liked it that he gave a shout out to Questlove from The Roots for giving him a beat for The Music Man Rap. Hugh is ever appreciative and generous. Alma P.S. In that selfie above, it shows that Harris didn't have time to un-polish his nails after performing his part... Harris doesn't remove the nail polish - too much of a hassle to do daily www.nailitmag.com/nail-designs/neil-patrick-harris-tony-awards/neil-patrick-harris-wears-navy-blue-nail-polish-to-the |
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Post by jo on Jun 13, 2014 16:00:56 GMT -5
Warren Carlyle talks about the homage to Broadway, conceptualized in Hugh's opening number. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JsEbgTK2O8As I did mention earlier, and other people may not see it that way, but I thought the number was a look at life in the theatre ( from the points of view of the audience and the performers seen through the stages and backstages of current shows). I thought the way Hugh presented it ( as well as the participating showmen) was whimsical, witty, and winning. And as Warren said, a very physically-demanding performance PS: Don't you just love the way he glided across the stage ( with such huge steps), while keeping in tune with his short reprise of the song Take Me to Broadway smiley-love029 Jo |
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Post by jo on Jun 13, 2014 20:27:04 GMT -5
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) or was this rehearsed this way? The nominees were not there in the morning, were they? Just curious!
In the morning, Hugh interacted with their stand-ins. I'm wondering if Idina indicated ahead of time that she preferred to stay put in her seat--because he danced with all the other stand-ins but sat on both the stand-in's and Idina's laps. Or was it coincidence? Whatever, it was all good. 
