Tony Awards Tickets

went to the Radio City Music Hall ticket office… that had a Ticketmaster

Tony Award show a 5-hour marathon and there was only water available? And I paid $900 for this ticket? Shame.

One word: WOW! I was so lucky to have the opportunity to see the Tony Awards Show live with my daughter on Sunday evening at Radio City Music Hall. This entire production, from its opening minutes until conclusion, was so expertly crafted and executed. Not a single dull moment. Even the live audience was kept entertained throughout the "commercial breaks" with entertaining clips from prior Tony Awards ceremonies! The best live show of my lifetime! And I'm 73!!

Ariana Debose was superb and one of the best hosts of the past 20 years, ranking up with Hugh Jackman and Beil Patrick Harris. We loved the show as it continues to be the best night on Broadway!!!! Unfortunately the ticket cost has become much too much!!!

The show on the whole was an enjoyable event. The opening act by the Emcee was confusing, but better understood a few months later. Seeing the in memoriam tributes was a gentle reminder of the passing of time can be painful. Each time I attend this annual celebration of excellence, I get the anxious feeling I have to wait 12 months for it to happen again. The winter of my discontent is during the summer. By September, it starts all over again.

Being at the Tonys in person is amazing and this year was no exception. A week out and I'm still beaming. Exciting, entertaining and emotional.

Everyone thinks the Tony Awards is a three hour affair on the first Sunday in June, but it actually lasts much longer. The ceremony began at 7:15 with doors opening as early as 5:15 or so to let the over 2,000 people assemble in their fine array. Drinks were outrageously expensive, but that's beside the point. If you were seated in any of the three balconies and you wanted to see celebrities, then standing outside near the red carpet was a sure bet. Standing in the main lobby, which led to a huge downstairs cocktails and restroom area was also good. There were actually four hosts in a sense: at 7:15, James Monroe Inglehart (Tony winner for Aladdin) and Jessie Mueller (Tony winner for Beautiful) began the ceremony with special Tonys for various artists including a Lifetime Achievement Tony for Tommy Tune. At 8:00 Alan Cumming and Kristen Chenoweth became the official hosts for all the televised portions, and when commercial breaks would come, Inglehart and Mueller would return. Almost all non-acting Tonys were presented during commercial breaks, which is a shame because they deserve air time as well, but with almost ten musical productions on stage, time comes at a premium. All the stars were gracious and only a few spoke egregiously long, but the enormous TV screens made everything visible. It is interesting to watch so many camera crew move around on the stage to catch the numerous angles the TV audience has come to expect, so it was an eye-opening experience in that regard. Many have griped that the hosts paled in comparison to Neil Patrick Harris, but to those of us in the theatre, it was a most enjoyable evening. The most uproar came when Kelli O'Hara finally won a Tony for her performance in The King and I; sixth time was the charm. My only question now is, having seen 22 of the 37 productions this Broadway season on a teacher's salary, I want to find out how does one become a filler for those Tony winners? I think I supported New York theatre quite amply this season! (Just kidding. Being there was fulfilling enough.)

The 2015 Tony Awards show was memorable in so many ways. Two hosts that lite up the stage with their talents, Broadway casts performing tunes from their shows, stars everywhere. Where did it go wrong? The sound system didn't allow the audience to hear parts of the show so we were not always able to know what was happening. Also, the large screens did not show close-ups of the presenters/winners. I hope the audio/visual crew corrects these problems before the 2016 award show.

It was absolutely incredible being in Radio City Music Hall to see the Tony Awards. The whole place was electric and the performances were phenomenal. I just kept wishing that NPH or Hugh J would come out and save it. I love Kristen and Alan C, but they need a script - desperately. Hosting was just not their thing. I can't wait to play the game on the internet next year to try and buy tickets again.

For those who have always watched and wondered what it would be like to attend, let me assure you that it will almost certainly exceed your expectations. Yes, $300 and $500 ticket prices seem high, but not much greater than seeing 2 shows in premium seats and at this event if you are in the building you are in a premium seat. Tickets sell very quickly to this event so access the site and seek your seats the moment ticket sales open. You can do it and avoid paying secondary market prices. Go, you will wonder why you waited to attend!