CBS Will Air This in Place of Tony Awards

[Atypical Joined: Dec 1st, 2011 Topics: 355 Posts: 21787 View Predictions]

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A sing-along version of the 1978 film “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. :-/

https://www.playbill.com/article/cbs-to-air-grease-sing-a-long-on-what-would-have-been-tony-sunday

This could have been a perfect opportunity to do a Tonys retrospective of best performances or most memorable historic wins, though that might only appeal to die-head awards watchers. Or air a benefit Zoom concert to support the American Theater Wing, Broadway League, or the Actors Fund. Instead, CBS does this nonsense. The decision has upset many Broadway actors.

So, is this a good programming replacement for the Tonys or an ill-advised one?

Discuss.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 292 Posts: 5457 View Predictions]

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I don’t know how big of an audience there would be for a Tony Awards retrospective or a benefit. Plus, with CBS bringing back the Sunday Night Movie for the time being, it does make sense for them to run that programing block every week.

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[Atypical Joined: Dec 1st, 2011 Topics: 355 Posts: 21787 View Predictions]

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The point is a better counterprogramming decision could have been made than a “Grease” sing-along.

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[Djoko Joined: Feb 14th, 2012 Topics: 16 Posts: 1637 View Predictions]

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CBS will make more money doing a Grease sing-along. And in the end, that’s really what it’s all about.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 292 Posts: 5457 View Predictions]

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Show of Shows: Broadway.com Salutes the Tonys to Bring Theater Fans Together on Sunday, June 7th

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 292 Posts: 5457 View Predictions]

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Lonny Price to Direct Virtual Celebration of Broadway on Tonys Night

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[Sean Phillips Joined: Apr 4th, 2017 Topics: 6 Posts: 561 View Predictions]

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CBS probably doesn’t own the footage of previous Tony Awards or the music rights for rebroadcast. Meanwhile Grease is a film in their corporate family. This isn’t even an issue. CBS partners with the American Theatre Wing for the live show, not some janky clip show.

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[Atypical Joined: Dec 1st, 2011 Topics: 355 Posts: 21787 View Predictions]

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It is an issue for many. Thank you, Broadway.com!

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 292 Posts: 5457 View Predictions]

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Due to current tragic events going on in the world, Broadway On Demand has postponed their Tony Awards celebration to a later date.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Broadway-on-Demand-Postpones-Tony-Award-Celebration-Set-For-June-7-20200601

As of now, it’s unknown if Broadway.com will end up doing the same thing.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 292 Posts: 5457 View Predictions]

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Show of Shows: Broadway.com Salutes the Tonys Postponed

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 292 Posts: 5457 View Predictions]

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As the 74th Tony Awards were suppose to be taking place this Sunday night, the New York Times has gathered several of their contributors to share some highlights from past telecasts. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/theater/tony-awards-great-moments.html

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