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The Tonys are coming up! And Backstage Babble is giving you the perfect way to celebrate. On this episode, I am joined by Eila Mell, the author of the wonderful new book “The Tony Awards: Celebrating Excellence in the Theater,” a must-have for any theater fan, and Heather Hitchens, the CEO of the American Theater Wing, which presents the Tonys every year. Tune in for some fascinating anecdotes and insights, including how the legacy of Antoinette Perry influences the Tony Awards later on, how the Obie Awards were incorporated into the American Theater Wing, the Tony nominee that was hardest to track down for an interview, the many photo collections that were used in creating the book, the best Tony performances and biggest upsets from over the years, a last minute pedi-cab incident in getting to the ceremony, the logistics of choosing a host and a venue, the beauty of the Working in the Theater series, the Tony-nominated theater writers who received the Wing’s Jonathan Larson grant (and one who didn’t!), the experience of watching all the awards ceremonies, and so much more. Don’t miss this fascinating insider glimpse into the biggest night of the season!
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The Tonys are coming up! And Backstage Babble is giving you the perfect way to celebrate. On this episode, I am joined by Eila Mell, the author of the wonderful new book “The Tony Awards: Celebrating Excellence in the Theater,” a must-have for any theater fan, and Heather Hitchens, the CEO of the American Theater Wing, which presents the Tonys every year. Tune in for some fascinating anecdotes and insights, including how the legacy of Antoinette Perry influences the Tony Awards later on, how the Obie Awards were incorporated into the American Theater Wing, the Tony nominee that was hardest to track down for an interview, the many photo collections that were used in creating the book, the best Tony performances and biggest upsets from over the years, a last minute pedi-cab incident in getting to the ceremony, the logistics of choosing a host and a venue, the beauty of the Working in the Theater series, the Tony-nominated theater writers who received the Wing’s Jonathan Larson grant (and one who didn’t!), the experience of watching all the awards ceremonies, and so much more. Don’t miss this fascinating insider glimpse into the biggest night of the season!

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