The tony awards... Part 1

Okay, so it really happened. I went to the Tony Awards... And yes, it was amazing!!!

I've known for about 2 months or so that I was going, and when I first heard I was quite literally walking on air!! I had to force myself to start calming down so that I didn't look like a complete idiot when I arrived at the event.

My sister Jen and I arrived in New York, and headed out to decide what show we would see on Saturday night. Being tony weekend, things like Matilda and kinky boots were not possible, but we did get tickets to Peter and the star catchers... More on that show later (FYI, it is awesome)

On Sunday we spent quite literally the entire day preparing for the Tony's. hair make-up, etc. as we were seat fillers, we had to arrive at radio city music hall at 4pm for the 7pm "pre-telecast"production.

Have you ever been to radio city? If you haven't, do it. It's one of those places where you just feel elegant. To think of this history in this space, the rockettes that fan kicked on that stage, and the amazingly elegant women and men who sat in those same seats. It's truly amazing.

So, being a seat filler is pretty serious business, and a live telecast is really amazing to be a part of. So the reason you never see people moving on camera, they aren't allowed to. People get up at commercial breaks, and cannot go back to their seats until the next commercial break. The seat filers are kept in "holding areas" and sent to the empty seats, and it moves fast.

So, once we were briefed, it was time to watch the stars of broadway arrive, and that was just so cool. I won't lie, seeing Abby lee miller sort of made me squeal , I think because I wasn't expecting her... Yeah, I'll say that.

We saw Debra messing, will chase, John Glover, and so many other people arrive, and that was just a blast.

The pre-telecast was so cool for me to see because I was able to see Ming cho-lee receive his lifetime achievement award. I had the honor of working with Ming on a production of Moon for the Misbegotten at long wharf theatre. not only is this one of my favorite plays, it gave me the opportunity to experience an incredible artist at work, and my friend stef hot to paint a rock for him!! having worked with him and seen his dedication in person, being able to see him receive this award was just incredible.

Then we got to see the Huntington Theatre Company receive their regional theatre tony award. Living in the Boston area, this was just such a joy to see. There Is amazing theatre being made in Boston, and throughout he country. I have had the honor of working at 3 tony award winning theaters, and I know how much pride that brings to the staff. That award will mean so much to the Huntington, and the city of Boston as a whole.

Okay, you've read a lot. I'll take a break, and do a part 2... The actual telecast.