OH YEAH!
So I forgot to talk about the Tony awards. Let’s go over the big ones:
Musical Revival:
Grease: Oh, gag. Is this for real? I mean, Grease is cute and fun, and will always be a classic, but I watched that show on NBC, “You’re the One that I Want”, which was very similar to the Legally Blonde show, and it was AWFUL! Ok, not awful, just not my type. And when you’re up against two Sondheims and one of the most famous shows of all time, you pretty much don’t stand a chance.
Gypsy: This was my vote. First, I love Sondheim. Second, I love Patti LuPone even more. So combined, this should have been the most spectacular show in history. But I guess it wasn’t. Anyway, I’m happy because Patti got Best Actress. Her speech made me cry! It was so amazing! She totally deserved it. She’s brilliant! *My prediction*
SOUTH PACIFIC (winner): I, personally, am not particularly fond of this show. I don’t know, I guess it’s just a little boring, in my opinion. It always seemed pretty dated, but now, I think it’s becoming a little more relevant. I mean, the idea of disliking and discriminating against someone based upon what they look like doesn’t seem so far-fetched anymore, which is horrifically sad. Anyway, apparently everyone else thought that South Pacific was as relevant and, well, poignant, as when it was written.
Sunday in the Park with George: Another Sondheim, which basically makes it awesome. I don’t know much about it, but I love the music from the original. It seemed interesting, with an innovative use of media (the entire set was a screen, on which they projected paintings, scenes, etc.).
Best Play:
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (winner): Sounds fascinating! A dark comedy about drug use, affairs, rebellious teens, and family secrets. The tour kicks off in San Francisco, and I can’t wait to see it! Plus, there is said to be a movie in the works! *My prediction*
Rock n’ Roll: Another awesome play that I cannot wait to see. A story about the connection between rock and a rebellion in Eastern Bloc Czechoslovakia. Plus, I love the music featured!
The Seafarer: I don’t know much about this one, but apparently it’s fantastic!
The 39 Steps: WOW! A comedic play adapted from the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock thriller, with a cast of four. I am not kidding. That fact absolutely blew my mind.
BEST MUSICAL (THE BIG ONE):
Cry-Baby: Oh blah. Very Grease-esque; Good girl falls in love with a bad boy. Been there, done that. The movie’s not even that good (I only like it because it has Johnny Depp *swoon*).
IN THE HEIGHTS (winner): Follows three days in the lives of several people living in the Heights. About struggle, love, and acceptance. I’ve heard the music, and I think it’s great! An interesting fusion of hip-hop, soul, rap, salsa, and merengue. I totally approve. *My prediction*
Passing Strange: Eh. The music is decent (not really my style), and I don’t know much about the plot, but I love the moral: accepting who you are. My mom thought this would win.
Xanadu: Oh barf. Do I really need to even talk about this? Venice Beach, roller disco, and the 1980s? The epitome of tacky. I would have killed myself if it had won.
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Where: Piura, Peru
Currently Reading: Anna Karenina, Lolita, and The Scarlet Letter (yes, all at the same time).
Currently Listening to: “The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill” by The Beatles.
Current Nail Polish Colour: Blue!
