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The acceptance speeches this year seemed more interesting than usual, and the performances from the shows were very well chosen and well performed.  

The awards were nicely distributed among a lot of shows.

Previewing future shows is a great idea, but the heavy-handed plugs were not.

The opening number was disappointing. Probably the best host is a talk-show host and comedian with experience on Broadway and a strong interest in all kinds of theater. Kevin Spacey boasts many of these skills, but not much as an improvising comedian. In fact, his best moments as a host came when he channeled Johnny Carson. Given his skill set, it's a little disappointing that he did not boost serious theater as much as he might have.

All in all, though, I enjoyed the show! (And it's refreshing to have this award after a long break from the excessive film award season.)

(Note: A quick shout-out about THEATER TALK on Public TV (in NY, it's usually 2 AM Sat on channel 13 or https://theatertalk.org/) which has had interesting discussions in the last few weeks with many of the nominated and winning actors, directors and writers!)


Here are the winners in the top categories...

Labels: Ben Platt, Bette Midler, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, HELLO DOLLY, James Earl Jones, JITNEY, Kevin Kline, OSLO, Theater Talk, Tony Awards