Podcasts by My Little Tonys

The 1975 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.179522

In this episode covering the first half of an extremely crowded season, we try to unpack the truly bizarre ceremony for the 1975 Tonys. We also gush over the many talents of Geoffrey Holder, unc...

The 2005 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.165418

Anna’s sister Isabel joins us once again to finish our discussion of the ‘05 Tonys. We wonder if Adam Guettel will ever guett his act together, dreamcast a one-woman 25th Annual Putnam County Sp...

The 1957 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.141353

What do McCarthyism, Charlie Chaplin, I Love Lucy, Catfish, Sister Act, Andrew Cunanan, John & Yoko, and the Caroline, or Change extended universe have to do with Bells Are Ringing, The Most...

The 1994 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.128790

Now that all the assorted beauties and beasts are out of the way, we take a look at the rest of the season, which was a great year if your name was Rodgers and/or Hammerstein but not so much if ...

The 1980 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.108724

Shepard, Richard F. [“'Evita' Up for 11 Tonys, 'Talley's Folly Gets 5.”](Listen

The 2001 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.080536

McKinley, Jesse. [“It Can't Win All The Tonys (Can It?).”](www.nytimes.com/2001/06/01/movies/it-can-t-win-all-the-tonys-can-it.html?searchResultPosition=207) The New York Times, 1 June 20...

The 1963 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.071208

Something for everyone, two comedies (A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM & LITTLE ME) tonight! Plus: snubs, flubs, confronting a snitch, threats of testicular violence, throwing a ho...

The 1963 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.065426

Please sir, may we have some more 1963? David Merrick and his mustache serve us some British imports, we look over the stragglers and also-rans, and are only a little afraid of Uta Hagen.

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The 1982 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.034762

We finish up our season with one of the most contentious Tony showdowns. Of. All. Time. First up, we explore Tommy Tune's unorthodox skincare routine, unmask Liliane Montevecchi as NINE's secret...

The 1990 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2023-12-14T06:36:45.015081

Did you know that 1990 was 31 years ago???? We were distressed by that news, too. We try to trace the origins of Kathleen Turner's accent, explore Cy Coleman's jazz roots, and answer once and fo...

The 1970 Tony Awards from 2021-07-18T07:00

In this episode, we cover three one-word shows– APPLAUSE, COCO, and PURLIE– that haven't had much life after their original productions, and discuss whether or not they deserve another look. (Sp...

The 1990 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2021-03-21T07:00

As we wrap up 1990, we try to answer all your burning questions: How many cooks were REALLY in the kitchen behind the scenes of Grand Hotel? Is "Chet" a normal nickname for "George"? What the he...

The 1969 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T08:00

What's longer: a hippie's hair, or this episode? We uncover a HAIR-spiracy, debate the appropriate holidays to eat turkey, and speculate on which Tony presenters were definitely doin' it backsta...

The 1969 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2021-01-17T08:00

From 1776 to 1969 to 2021, all we can say is: get it together, America!!!!

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The 1982 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2020-07-12T07:00:10

We've had our fun this season, but now we're telling you: it's all over. We dissect the disrespectful treatment of Jennifer Holliday and the cast of DREAMGIRLS, get our first real chance to talk...

The 2010 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2020-06-14T07:00:26

Between American Idiot and Fela! we wonder: can contemporary Broadway ever effectively capture counterculture? And more importantly, does it even matter???

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The 2010 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2020-05-31T07:00:22

It's 2010! Broadway goes Hollywood and everyone's mad! The economy is failing! Everything feels recycled! We're all very tired! Send in the clowns!

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The 1954 Tony Awards from 2020-05-10T07:00:24

In a low-key year, we get heart eyes for Alfred Drake, watch Gwen Verdon high-kick her way to stardom, and imagine an alternate future hosting "My Little Perrys."

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The 1978 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2020-04-26T13:39:04

We saved the star power for part 2, featuring the elusive Madeline Kahn, the triumphant return of Eartha Kitt, and Marty & Liza's Not-So-Excellent Adventure.

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The 1978 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2020-04-19T07:00:12

Dive inside Bonnie Franklin's twisted mind for our discussion of the first half of the 1978 Tony Awards. We've been passing the time Dancin', Working, and NOT Misbehavin'. Wait, don't Runaway!!!...

The 1996 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2020-03-29T07:00:02

The drama just keeps coming as we discuss George C. Wolfe's genius, speculate on Julie Andrews' mysterious inner life, and demand a play based on Edward Albee and Terrence McNally's relationship...

The 1996 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2020-03-22T07:00:07

This week we do our best to answer the all-important question: IS everything rent?! We dip our toes into what may be our most drama-filled ceremony yet, break down the myth-making behind Jonatha...

The 2001 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2020-02-16T08:00:05

We finish up 2001 by exploring the new musicals that wilted in the shadow of The Producers, and the plays that ended up making an unlikely run for it. Email us at mylittletonyspodcast@gmail.com,...

The 1973 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2019-11-17T08:00:17

Join us (sorry) as we finish up 1973 with a discussion of the tumultuous relationship between Pippin and the Leading Player- um, we mean Stephen Schwartz and Bob Fosse. We also celebrate the gro...

The 1973 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2019-11-10T08:00:01

We wrap up our second decade cycle with a bizarre trip back to the 70s for a LOT of Night Music, a sprinkling of Sugar, and just a dash of... Ciao, Rudy? Email us at mylittletonyspodcast@gmail.c...

The 2017 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2019-10-27T07:00:05

And now we move on to the undeserving flop section of the season, where Anna gets to brag about reading War and Peace and we contemplate if Tim Minchin accomplished what Sondheim couldn't. Email...

The 2017 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2019-10-20T07:00:13

Nordyke, Kimberly. [“'Star Trek' Star Claims Kevin Spacey Made a Pass at Him at Age 14; Spacey Apologizes, Comes Out as Gay.](Listen

The 1951 Tony Awards from 2019-09-29T07:00:03

In this episode, we dig up Sondheim's forgotten feud with Frank Sinatra; figure out how to succeed in show business with a tone-deaf lead; discuss the Merm, the myth, the legend; and include muc...

The 1980 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2019-09-15T07:00:08

We finish up 1980, lightning round-style: Sugar Babies, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, Peter Pan, and Children of a Lesser God in 30 minutes or less! (Wel...

The 2008 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2019-07-21T07:00:16

Brantley, Ben. “Again, for the First Time.” The New York Times, 1 June 2008.

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The 2008 Tony Awards, Part 1 from 2019-07-14T07:00:21

Brantley, Ben, and Charles Isherwood. “Critics' Picks.” The New York Times, 1 June 200...

The 1964 Tony Awards, Part 2 from 2019-06-30T07:00:19

Filichia, Peter. Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit & the Biggest Flop of the Season 1959 to 2009. Applause Books, 2010.

Mordden, Ethan. Open a New Window: the Broadway M...