tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post3708482866931382865..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: The Tony Awards -- rehearsalsBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-6812223902212723282017-06-13T18:29:54.770-07:002017-06-13T18:29:54.770-07:00Cliff -- can't answer your question directly, ...Cliff -- can't answer your question directly, but the camera guys doing the close-ups of the nominees had cards with each nominee's name and photo... they went around a few minutes before each category went on the air and asked each one to confirm. Antoinette Perrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-77284301000191490892017-06-13T10:15:33.635-07:002017-06-13T10:15:33.635-07:00It's a very interesting set of tasks that Rand...It's a very interesting set of tasks that Randy has. I have one thought that puzzled me when I watched the show. <br />When she announces the 'Accepting the award is..." How does she know who exactly is actually in the audience and ready? Sure there are names prepared in case this nominee wins, but does she have a set of pictures to compare with who gets up to actually go on stage? DO nominees sign in at the door and the list goes up to her little corner?<br />Cliff<br />Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181746634309884183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41759259169402358472017-06-13T06:11:27.909-07:002017-06-13T06:11:27.909-07:00Thanks for the behind the scenes look at the techn...Thanks for the behind the scenes look at the technical aspects of the show. VioletStellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90166717145647068272017-06-13T00:22:04.127-07:002017-06-13T00:22:04.127-07:00@JoeyH: A backup mic probably isn't really nec...@JoeyH: A backup mic probably isn't really necessary. A hard-wired Sennheiser 416 is about as reliable and durable a mic as you can get. That's why that little stick costs a thousand bucks. I'm a little surprised that they put it on a worn-out stand with no shock mounting, but Randy obviously has the experience to avoid causing extraneous noise.Andy Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29334866219495393842017-06-12T22:55:38.700-07:002017-06-12T22:55:38.700-07:00Is there a backup mic in Randy's booth that we...Is there a backup mic in Randy's booth that we don't see? I would hope so. JoeyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710864245535772665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81437516496208693332017-06-12T22:48:44.506-07:002017-06-12T22:48:44.506-07:00Very Superb Article.
Very Superb Article.<br />Danielhttp://myalltrip.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21938647846415507092017-06-12T22:25:18.995-07:002017-06-12T22:25:18.995-07:00Will somebody please tell Kevin Spacey his Johnny ...Will somebody please tell Kevin Spacey his Johnny Carson, Bill Clinton, etc., sound more like Kevin Spacey than anyone else?Misimpressionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21356708687906456402017-06-12T15:42:35.606-07:002017-06-12T15:42:35.606-07:00Just finished parts 1 and 2 of the Kevin Smith ext...Just finished parts 1 and 2 of the Kevin Smith extravaganza. Looking forward to part 3. He's thoroughly enjoyable to listen to as an interview subject. Very self deprecating with lots of interesting points of views to share, but I wish he'd let you get a word from time to time. Engaging and interesting, but he does labour his points.<br /><br />Roll on next episode!Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20080185726785706342017-06-12T15:03:27.675-07:002017-06-12T15:03:27.675-07:00To KJ: "Bandstand" was the one new music...To KJ: "Bandstand" was the one new musical that looked like something I'd like (i.e., a show where the songs have actual melodies.) I also have hopes for "Groundhog Day," but that song didn't do much to boost them. I've heard that it was probably the worst number they could have picked to represent the show. Pat Reedernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-56904677966816079782017-06-12T11:07:22.306-07:002017-06-12T11:07:22.306-07:00“This is Ken Levine’s first Tony win even though h...“This is Ken Levine’s first Tony win even though he has never been nominated.”<br /><br />These aren't prerecorded for each nominee?MikeNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44109868282058171272017-06-12T11:01:14.888-07:002017-06-12T11:01:14.888-07:00I thought the opening number was incoherent -- if ...I thought the opening number was incoherent -- if you knew the shows you got the jokes, like the cast on Spacey's arm, and if not, not. Agree the current crop of musicals is disappointing. The only part I really enjoyed was David Hyde Pierce and the "new" song from "Hello, Dolly." I turned it off before the end; they kept promising Lin-Manuel Miranda like he was he second coming of Ethel Merman. I assume he eventually materialized.Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55585585398617261842017-06-12T10:17:00.632-07:002017-06-12T10:17:00.632-07:00To Pat Reeder... BANDSTAND has tunes! Check out t...To Pat Reeder... BANDSTAND has tunes! Check out their number from the show.KJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48532662503565045482017-06-12T07:59:20.568-07:002017-06-12T07:59:20.568-07:00I seldom feel an impulse to defend Kansas, but I t...I seldom feel an impulse to defend Kansas, but I think it would be a mistake to assume NO Tony pools in the state, as is implied here. In fairness, Kansas doesn't have a lot of even those few things it DOES have. I guess what rankles is the use of "Kansas" as a synonym for "Bumfuck, Egypt."Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776076446035572649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54279379534282662782017-06-12T07:57:10.640-07:002017-06-12T07:57:10.640-07:00THAT was fascinating! I'd loved to have seen ...THAT was fascinating! I'd loved to have seen it. With so much activity (and room for error), I'd like to know what contingencies they have for disasters. With such an awesome number of elements, the whole show is a miracle of coordination.<br /><br />Tiny note: Folks who see the shots of you and Randy might notice that the room lacks elaborate sound proofing of most recording studios, something I installed so much of, mine looks like the office of the Sta-Puft marshmallow man. But by using what looks to me like the very narrow-patterned Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mic, all that stuff ain't necessary. She's a wonderful pro and congrats to Randy for such fine work!Barefoot Billy Alohahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586870309250699505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33131244974647432662017-06-12T07:40:19.930-07:002017-06-12T07:40:19.930-07:00I am glad that Bette Midler kept talking. I hate w...I am glad that Bette Midler kept talking. I hate when winners are played off. It is their moment and they should have it for more than 30 seconds. I understand timing and pace, but that doesn't stop them from unnecessary bits and banters that generally fall flat. Terrence Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365112876091271689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-79486517450579699932017-06-12T07:34:59.611-07:002017-06-12T07:34:59.611-07:00I still remember years ago when, after Kristen Che...I still remember years ago when, after Kristen Chenoweth had performed as Sally in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, her category was up and when she was announced as the winner, she had very quickly changed to this beautiful woman in an evening gown and mentioned how quick she had to change! Most memorable Tonys moment ever!tavmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83030356226782464952017-06-12T07:13:34.912-07:002017-06-12T07:13:34.912-07:00Of course, Ken, in the eyes of many at the Tonys, ...Of course, Ken, in the eyes of many at the Tonys, you're one of the guys who tried to make their beloved Kristin Chenoweth a sitcom star. (And the lovable little giant just held her annual Broadway Boot Camp for kids, inspiring future stage stars.)VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11341879608255190642017-06-12T07:13:12.015-07:002017-06-12T07:13:12.015-07:00I'm one of the handful of straight guys in mid...I'm one of the handful of straight guys in mid-America who actually watch the Tony Awards. I enjoy seeing the excerpts of musicals to see what might be worth catching in a touring company. But this year's crop mostly left me cold. Can nobody write a tune anymore? Most of those shows were like the Honest Trailer parody of "Les Miserables," with people just singing dialogue set to apparently random notes. I can't imagine how the poor actors possibly memorize the nonexistent tunes. At one point, I turned to my wife and just started singing my comments to her to a melody I was making up off the top of my head, and it sounded exactly like what was on screen: <br /><br />"I'm getting really sick of this crap. I think I'm gonna go take a nap..." Pat Reedernoreply@blogger.com