2017 Tony Awards Host- Page 2
2017 Tony Awards Host
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#252017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 2/7/17 at 1:49pm
Corden is wishy-washy in this interview, but seems to be leaning toward not hosting this year.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/James-Corden-Discusses-Likelihood-of-Hosting-2017-TONY-AWARDS-20170207
Still hoping that fate somehow puts Kroll and Mulaney on that stage...!
henrikegerman
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/05
#262017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 2/7/17 at 3:46pm
I find it curious that, unless I missed something, in 25 posts no one yet has suggested Bette Midler.
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#292017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 8:47am
They should just get Rosie or Whoopi to host again. They were great the last time.
Hairspray0901
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
#302017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 9:54am
Anyone think Lin Manuel Miranda could be asked? He certainly has the popularity this year (still riding on Hamilton, a recent SNL host, Moana). Maybe a little busy with Mary Poppins though. Hmm?
MyLife
Broadway Star Joined: 12/2/06
#312017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 10:01am
I don't think LMM, popular enough or not,would not be the right choice for a host.
#322017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 10:06am
I am kind of bored of James Corden. I hope they go in a different direction
#332017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 10:08am
yeah I would also love to see Nathan Lane host again. I think its always better when they have Broadway vets hosting. Kristin and Alan were so fantastic 2 years ago!
#342017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 10:35am
I could see Lin presenting best score or musical. I'd love to see John Mulaney and Nick Kroll as their Oh Hello characters hosting.
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Updated On: 3/20/17 at 10:35 AM
barcelona20
Broadway Star Joined: 1/19/08
#362017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 10:43am
Call_me_jorge said: "I could see Lin presenting best score or musical. I'd love to see John Mulaney and Nick Kroll as their Oh Hello characters hosting."
I would LOVE this. I wonder if it has broad enough appeal though, and I fear the answer is no.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#382017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 11:24am
Lin-Manuel Miranda did say that he'll be in London until June, so I doubt his schedule would be flexible enough to host an awards show. Though I could see the producers of the Tonys wanting to have him on to present an award.
James Corden just hosted the Grammys last month, so I'm sure he wants some time off from that before deciding if he wants to host the Tonys for the second year in a row.
Stephen Colbert would be very convenient not only because of his late night talk show on CBS, but its filming location is only 8 minutes from Radio City Music Hall. Similar to how convenient it was for Jimmy Kimmel to host this year's Oscars.
#392017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 11:27am
Dollypop said: "Jake
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I wouldn't mind this. Perhaps we could get a short Sunday performance from him.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
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#402017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 12:14pm
henrikegerman said: "I find it curious that, unless I missed something, in 25 posts no one yet has suggested Bette Midler."
??????I was hoping for Bette and Glenn to cohost. Could be fun, since Glenn hosted the last time Sunset was on Broadway.
Otherwise agree that a Laura Benanti + Colbert combination would be fun.
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#412017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 12:14pm
I would LOVE to see Stephen Colbert host!! yes yes yes!!
#422017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 12:19pm
What about Glenn and patti cohosting??? Now that would be something of spectacular proportions.
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CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#432017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 12:31pm
In my opinion, Billy Eichner is ready to start hosting award shows, and I think the Tonys would be an excellent fit. He has a strong connection to NYC, and he can sing. Also, he can do a special Broadway BILLY ON THE STREET segment, either prerecorded or live outside Radio City during the show!
Updated On: 3/20/17 at 12:31 PM
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#442017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/20/17 at 12:38pm
Ugh I really hope it isn't Colbert. I find him almost as obnoxious as Rosie and Whoopie
#462017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/27/17 at 11:59am
I think Josh Groban would be a great host.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#472017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/27/17 at 12:25pm
I think the two big star, non-nominees, Close and Gyllenhaal, would be fun.
#482017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/28/17 at 11:08am
When do you think they will announce who's hosting, and who's announcing the nominations?
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#492017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 3/28/17 at 11:17am
Butter Broadway said: "When do you think they will announce who's hosting, and who's announcing the nominations?"
Last year (2016), they announced Corden as host in very early February, and that Patina Miller and Andrew Rannells would announce nominations in mid-March. We're past both of those points in this calendar year, so there isn't a current precedent for this year... I hope we'll find out soon, though!
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