2017 Tony Awards Host- Page 5
2017 Tony Awards Host
#1002017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 11:01am
10086sunset said: "Considering the lack of current options, Close would be the safest and likely best choice.
Note that "lack of options" is a conjecture made on this board and this board alone. None of us know what CBS producers are actually thinking, unless one of you are them. Let's keep the bs to a minimum please.
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#1012017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 11:21am
Stephen Colbert?
Josh Groban?
Allison Janney?
Kevin Kline?
Bette Midler?
David Hyde Pierce?
#1022017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 11:47am
Well, we were about to have a host
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tina-Fey-Reportedly-Turns-Down-Offer-to-Host-2017-TONY-AWARDS-20170414
#1032017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:03pm
There almost seems to be a hesitancy about asking Colbert. Theres literally no one else funny and well known who loves Broadway who could host them. He would have been my first choice. Although Bette Midler is an inspired idea.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1052017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:07pm
I would have to believe Colbert has been asked already, though it's weird he's not mentioned in the article, other than as offering an "assist" to Kroll and Mulaney.
Updated On: 4/14/17 at 01:07 PM
#1062017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:12pm
I noted this on the other thread, but Colbert is already tapped to host the Emmys.
#1072017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 1:15pm
theaterdrew said: "I noted this on the other thread, but Colbert is already tapped to host the Emmys."
So? Neil Patrick Harris was able to host both the Tonys and the Emmys in the same year twice.
#1082017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 2:17pm
CT2NYC said: "I'm the person who suggested Billy Eichner because he's funny, he has a strong connection to NYC and NYC actors, he loves Broadway, and he can sing. Plus, people who don't watch the Tonys would watch them for him. People seem to forget that CBS doesn't air the Tonys as a public service. They and their advertisers would like people to watch them, and, for that reason, some of the suggestions on this thread are pretty ridiculous. I LOVE the Tonys, but their viewership is notoriously low. Having a host that is known outside of the Broadway community is a way to make them more accessible to the general public.
As a New Yorker and Theatergoer...I still don't know who he is and never heard of him? Anyways, he won't be the host!
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#1092017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 2:26pm
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "theaterdrew said: "I noted this on the other thread, but Colbert is already tapped to host the Emmys."
So? Neil Patrick Harris was able to host both the Tonys and the Emmys in the same year twice.
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Perhaps, if Colbert did both he would have to take more time off from doing his show. While NPH didn't have a show.
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#1102017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 3:13pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Kroll and Mulaney.
Kroll and Mulaney.
PLEASE!
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DOUBLE please!
#1112017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 9:08pm
God I would love Kroll and Mulaney. They did a great job doing the IFC Spirit Awards the day before the Oscars: Nick Kroll & John Mulaney's Opening Monologue at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards
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#1122017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/14/17 at 9:15pm
heard from a friend in the industry that Alec Baldwin's been asked
"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new."
Sunday in the Park with George
#1152017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:01pm
Woah--Kevin Spacey! I don't hate it. :)
http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/news/articles/2017-04-17/201704171492482077111.html
#1162017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:08pm
Wow another white guy. Literally no reason for him to host but whatever, host is barely there.
#1172017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:09pm
I really like it. Been rooting for there to be a Fun Home movie with him in the lead, so this only makes me happy haha.
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ethan231h
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smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#1202017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:20pm
Surprised. Don't remember if anyone suggested him. But he's definitely a theater person and can be entertaining.
JennH
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#1212017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:20pm
Don't hate this at all. I'm pretty down actually. He's funny and has a great "host' persona.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
thirtythirtyninety
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
#1242017 Tony Awards Host
Posted: 4/18/17 at 1:41pm
Holy crap!! Did not see that coming. I don't hate it, but...
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