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The 67th Tony Awards ceremony has begun. Neil Patrick Harris serves as the host of the evening for the third consecutive year. This versatile actor has won the Emmy Award and the Tony Award and has already passed his own awards. Performance earns its place in Hollywood's cutthroat competition.
But tonight, Neil is under tremendous pressure, because the wonderful hosting in the past two years has pushed everyone's expectations to a new level. It is never easy to introduce new things; and because this year's awards ceremony maintains Too much attention and pressure, it’s really unbearable.
“I regretted it." During the opening performance, Neil said frankly in a joking tone, "When I saw the nomination list, I regretted it. God, what did I do wrong? I promise that I will do my best to repay you, but this time, just this time, please let me go through it safely. But what happened on the red carpet today directly proved that I still think too much..”
That exaggerated expression made the entire audience burst into laughter, "I know that no matter how I perform tonight, the focus is destined not to stay on me. Obviously, I have put myself in a difficult situation, but... I I decided to give it a try, would you like to follow me?……”
At a turning point, Neil started humming, just like "Singin' in the Rain", his steps jumped up lightly, and he cut into the aria of "Boots" without any embarrassment or awkwardness, officially opening the opening of the day. performance, the atmosphere at Radio City Music Hall became lively in an instant..
Neil’s skill is evident.
But, as Neil said, all the focus tonight is not on him, not even on the competition for awards. Even "Boots", which has been nominated for thirteen times, has been defeated. All the focus of everyone is on him. Concentrated on Best Actor in a Musical, or to be more precise, focused on Renly.
No one can compare.
After the award ceremony was unveiled, the entire audience was a little distracted, more noisy than enthusiastic, as if there was always a lack of chemical reaction, and the more than 90-minute song and dance performance also seemed boring and inadequate..
In the interview after the award ceremony, Neil also said helplessly, "I tried my best..”
After that, Neil officially resigned, firmly stating that Space would no longer serve as host. As for the reason, was it because of fatigue after holding the hosting microphone for three consecutive years, or because the response to the performance that night was far lower than Expectation, that's unknown. Maybe a combination of both.
This situation continued until Charlotte Martin appeared on the stage. The dull atmosphere finally became lively, and the commotion could not continue to boil..
According to the guest list announced before the awards ceremony, Charlotte Martin, the current president of the Broadway League, is the guest of honor for Best Actor in a Musical, because last year’s winner Steve Kazee Injured and unable to attend, he temporarily took over the award-giving position..
No words or reminders were needed. All the guests sat up straight and cheered up. The brand-new look was completely different from before. The attention and curiosity that gradually gathered showed that the whole audience was upbeat. excellent condition.
Before this, even if "Les Misérables" or "Boots" won the award, I couldn't feel this enthusiasm. Tension and explosive power immediately began to surge. I didn't even hear cheers or applause, and the atmosphere was already glowing. newborn.
This is the real highlight.
Charlotte, who has seen countless storms in her career, couldn't help but become a little nervous, "Wow, who can tell me what happened? Why is everyone looking at me with such support and love?？”
A joke instantly made the entire audience burst into laughter, seemingly without any effort at all. In stark contrast, in the previous host, Neil, who tried his best to ease the atmosphere, was now standing at the side. Standing on the stage, he spread his hands helplessly to express：
I'm desperate too！
Charlotte raised the envelope in her hand, and she could clearly feel that all the eyes of the audience were on it, as heavy as a thousand pieces..
Charlotte's fingers contracted unconsciously, and the slightly tense muscles made her laugh dumbly, and joked, "As usual, I like to directly announce the results of the awards. This is Tony, not Oscar..”
The banter between words once again made the audience burst into laughter. Obviously, Broadway's attitude towards Hollywood has always been a bit resistant and repulsive, even disdainful and contemptuous. Although it was not his intention, the artist's high-minded relief still cannot be shaken off after all..
“But just now backstage, everyone told me that this is an important task to reveal a historical moment. Maybe I should say something and create some suspense." Charlotte said honestly, but inadvertently outlined the inside of the entire industry. Everyone was nervous and excited about the scene. "I thought, maybe I should say something.".”
“In the past year, Broadway has regained its long-lost glory. 'Peppin' and 'Les Misérables' once again attracted audiences to return to the theater; Tom Hanks and Renly Hall also once again proved that theater actors can The appeal of loyal fans; and, of course, original hits like 'Boots' and 'Lucky Man' proving our creative juices are still alive. It's been a year worth celebrating..”
Charlotte delivered her chief's speech seriously, rigidly and boringly, then suddenly stopped, looked at the audience carefully, and allowed the silence to spread slightly before speaking again, "You all thought I would mention it. That thing, right?" Then he raised the corners of his mouth triumphantly, and his old naughty behavior made everyone feel helpless and funny at the same time..
“Well, I still have to mention that this is my task today, there is no way." Charlotte spread her hands, "In the past year, a group of outstanding actors have emerged on Broadway again, especially musical actors. This year they won None of the five nominees for Best Actor in a Musical have ever won a Tony Award, which means whoever wins tonight will make history. Now, the answer is in my hands..”
“Before the show started, I chatted for a while with Renly, who was nominated for the Tony Award for the first time..." Before he could finish his words, a few sparse whistles came to mind, interrupting Xia Lott’s words also made the audience laugh collectively, and Charlotte nodded meaningfully, “So, this is what you want? Well, the content of our conversation will probably disappoint you..”
“I talked to Renly about his performance experience on Broadway and London's West End. He thought it was a learning process. He admired the performances of Billy Porter and Stark Sanders in "Boots." , such a performance cannot be felt on the movie screen." Charlotte's words immediately made the audience burst into applause. They are all unswerving supporters of Broadway, and after all, they still hope to see Drama can have a more long-term development.
Charlotte also applauded Renly off the stage, "I sincerely hope that through the many wonderful works this year, people can appreciate the charm of drama and performance, and more young actors can join us. ranks.”
Hey, what does this sentence imply? Could it be a hint that he hopes to attract more young actors and young audiences through Renly?？
But before the audience had time to think deeply, Charlotte continued, "Tom, I'm not targeting you..”
Young actors, obviously Tom Hanks, who also won a nomination tonight, are no longer young..
Tom also raised his hands in unison to express his protest, once again making the atmosphere surge..
Charlotte raised her hands and pressed them down with a smile on her face, "I know, I know, I've been delayed for three full minutes. The Tony Awards are about to become the Golden Globe Awards. Obviously everyone is getting impatient. , then, I will speed up the progress now and let us reveal the answer together..”
The casual jokes kept Radio City Music Hall cheerful. It's not that Neil's hosting was not good enough, but that Charlotte held tonight's trump card..
To be honest, this is really a blow to the host.
Charlotte took a deep breath and said, "Let us give applause to tonight's five nominees, Billy Porter of 'Boots', Bertie Cavill of 'Matilda', Rogers With Sandino Fontana in Hammerstein's Cinderella, Stark Sanders in Boots, and Renly Hall in Les Misérables.”
Every time a name is spoken, Charlotte will pause for a moment, and all the audience will applaud politely. When the last name is spoken, the applause reaches a higher level, truly highlighting the rare Excited and excited.
Charlotte didn't continue to create suspense, because there was no need at all. The tension in the room had reached its extreme. The hot and raging heat wave was almost suffocating, and she was so nervous that she couldn't breathe..
“The winner of the 67th Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical is..." Charlotte opened the envelope in her hand.
Charlotte's movements were crisp and clear, without hesitation or trembling..
Everyone in the audience stared with bated breath, but they were so nervous that even the sound of their heartbeats had almost disappeared..
Throughout the scene, the intense and selfless emotions firmly grasped everyone's heart, contracting, contracting again. The huge pressure caused a roaring sound above the ears, but the specific source and origin could not be distinguished. , totally forgetting myself.
Billy Porter's whole body tensed up, Bertie Cavill kept swallowing, Sandino Fontana was pulling on his collar trying to breathe some fresh air, and Stark Sanders was also stiff. Unable to move on the seat.
No one is exempt, especially the nominees.
This time, Renly is no exception..
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