by Rachel Matthews
My first theater experience was in
fifth grade, when I joined a community production of Guys and Dolls. I had a tiny role, but it gave me a lifelong love
of the stage. I’m always looking for new Broadway obsessions, so naturally I
never miss the Tony
Awards.
The Tonys are up there with the
Emmys and Oscars in terms of prestigious awards. Presented by the American
Theatre Wing, the Tonys reward those who display excellence in theater. The annual
ceremony turned 71 this June!
This year the coveted Best Play
award went to the newest rendition of J. T. Rogers’s deep and ambitious Oslo. The biggest musical of the night
was Dear Evan Hansen, a compelling
story of youth that took home six awards—including Best Musical! It beat out my
personal favorite, the jaunty Natasha,
Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, which won 2 of its whopping 12
nominations.
If you can’t make it to Broadway to
see these newest gems, never fear! Boston has a thrilling theater lineup for
the 2017/18 season. I’m eyeing the national tour of Fun Home, the heartfelt show that won Best Musical in 2015. Also in
the circuit is Hamilton, which took
Broadway by storm in 2015, and had a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations last
year.
Wherever you are, if you have a
chance to see the newest stage hits, it’s a great time to do so. And if you
make it to the Boston theater district, maybe I’ll see you there!
Image Credit: Booyabazooka on English Wikipedia
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