#1)
Stephen Sondheim's lifetime achievement award. What a no brainer! That man is pure genius and if he doesn't deserve a Tony lifetime achievement award, I really don't know who does. He has composed the music and/or written the lyrics for such shows as Gypsy, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, Into The Woods (a show near and dear to my heart), and Company, just to name a few! There's something about Sondheim's music that is unique to a point I truly can't explain. But I can tell just by hearing a few bars whether or not Stephen Sondheim composed it. I think it'd be safe to say that he's my favorite Broadway composer. There's just no one like him. In fact, I wrote a paper for one of my classes this past year about the way in which Stephen Sondheim's music affects the masses. It's true. He puts so much into his music. Life lessons, feelings, emotions. He's amazing, truly amazing. So, congrats to him.
#2)
The reunion of the original cast of RENT! I am so so so happy that I was able to see this show on Broadway in 2003, especially since its last show will be September 7th of this year. I got a bit teary when the current cast and the original cast started singing "Seasons of Love" together. The show is about so much. It's heavy and heartwarming and brilliant and true. It's just what Jonathan Larson wanted it to be, and unfortunately he died before he could see his creation gain the enormous popularity that it has. Sad.
Side note: Right after this, Liza Minelli came out with her bra showing to present an award and I was no longer teary, just scared.
#3)
Patti Lupone's much deserved (and LONG awaited) second Tony for her role as Mama Rose in the revival of Gypsy. It had been 28 years since she won her first Tony, for her role as Evita in Evita. She's just great. 59 years old and still giving just as much energy and pizzaz as she ever did. I love her. So yay yay yay Patti. =)
There were a few disappointments, namely that Mainer Andrea Martin didn't win in her category. That was a bummer. I love her though, she's faaabulous.
I love love love the stage. :)
As for everything else in my life...all is well. My day job starts Thursday. Thank heavens! I can stop being bored out of my mind during the days! Wahoo! Okay, more soon!
Later, gators!!!
