Some of you may wonder, what does the name of this blog mean? Probably nothing, but it is a "Googlewhack," or "one-hit wonder." That means if you enter it (at least when I did) you get precisely one hit. Now, you will get at least two.
I am hoping to use this blog to provide my world-view on any number of things ranging from the serious (Supreme Court and other legal issues) to the mundane (Obama blah blah blah) to the ridiculous (why did Twilley get sent home on the Bachelorette.) For today's first entry: The Tony Awards--discuss.
I have not seen most of the shows, but I feel that in no way disqualifies me from selecting the winners, and arguing vehemently on their behalfs. Therefore, I present below, my official selections (if you do not like musical theatre, I will post something else later or tomorrow.
BEST MUSICAL: In the interest of fairness, I have not seen any of these. Therefore, it is obvious that Xanadu should be the winner--it is an iconic movie of my youth, and I have heard it is campy as all get out.
BEST PLAY: Tom Stoppard, yada yada yada. Conor McPhereson, get over yourself. The 39 Steps--I will rent the Hitchcock version, therefore, by default, August Osage County, by the brilliant Tracy Letts is the winner.
BEST REVIVAL PLAY: I have heard that the Scottish play is a well-written piece, and Captain Jon-Luc Picard cannot be underestimate, so THE SCOTTISH PLAY is the winner,
BEST REVIVAL MUSICAL: Grease? To quote the god-awful reality show, not the one that I want. Gypsy? You can leave after the (world's greatest) overture. South Pacific? Anyone ever done that show? Pain, pure pain. No, it is Sondheim's Sunday in the Park that must win. One of the most brilliant of Sondheim's works, even though my wife considered hurling the CD out of the car on first listening.
LEADING ACTOR PLAY: Again, Jon-Luc Picard is the winner (anyone remember his turn in I Claudius as the treacherous Sejanus? Brilliance).
LEADING ACTOR MUSICAL: While I am sure they are all very fine, and the cuts I have heard for all are excellent, let's roll with Tom Wopat for a sort of lifetime achievement award, and for singing God Bless America at the Nat's game on Memorial Day
LEADING ACTRESS MUSICAL: Big fan of all the nominees, and Kerry Butler has always been a favorite, but Jenna Evans sounds incredible on SITPWG, so she gets my imaginary vote.
FEATURED ACTOR PLAY: Raul Esparza bugs me, I hated him in Company, so he is out. The only other one I know is Bobby Cannevale, he's done Law and Order, so he is the favorite.
FEACTURED ACTRESS PLAY: Mary McCormack played Howard Stern's wife in Private Parts. That alone seems to ensure she is deserving of an award. Martha Plimpton--see too much of her, so sorry, but you lose.
FEATURED ACTOR MUSICAL: Boyd Gaines for She Loves Me, even though he is nominated for Gypsy
FEATURED ACTRESS MUSICAL: Anyone still reading? I actually thought Andrea Martin was good in Young Frankenstein, but Laura Benanti has a beautiful voice, so she wins. Question is, why wasn't Andrea Burns nominated???
I could go on for days, but for now, those are the picks.....
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Xanadu? Really? I LOVED the movie and still sing many of the songs while washing dishes, etc., but REALLY? Best musical? A sad year if that is the case.
BTW, the question is actually, "Why was Twilley NOT sent home?" Seriously. What was she thinking.
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