Why did Mr. Spacey begin with a cast on his arm? With the show fronted by Mr. Spacey, who is not quite from the song-and-dance mold of recent hosts like Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris, there was an opportunity to do something different. The Tonys have gone with no fixed host a few times in the past; a producer with real creativity could make something out of that approach. Those still watching as the show slogged past 11 p.m. Eastern, though, did witness some redemption for Mr. Spacey. He came out as his “House of Cards” character, President Underwood, and lingered just long enough to toss a devastating improvised put-down in the direction of Bette Midler, who moments earlier had rambled on way, way too long in an acceptance speech.

Source: New York Times June 12, 2017 04:30 UTC