I know that outside of New York the only people who care about the Tonys are theater geeks like myself. However, last night's show had enough entertainment and surprises to make the most hardened non-musical fan get up and dance.
The show opened with a number that featured all the nominated shows performing together in the biggest, most expensive opening number ever. With big stars like Sir Elton John, Dolly Parton and Liza Minelli.
Host Neil Patrick Harris was a perfect fit, mixing Broadway showmanship with his hilarious brand of humor.
Highlights included Broadway legend Angela Lansbury winning her fifth Tony and the three young actors who play Billy Elliot winning for lead actor in a musical.
Revivals of "West Side Story" and "Hair" made a big splash with fantastic performances that must've helped Broadway's struggling box office.
The night's big winner was "Billy Elliot" which took home 10 awards including best musical. "Hair" was named best revival of a musical.
The Tonys are always a great commercial for why theater is so timeless, unfortunately, the ratings are never what they should be for a show this entertaining.
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