When Whoopi Met Tony
May 8, 2008 12:21 PDT By Jesse Murray
Photo: JPI
Whoopi Goldberg -- one of the few people in history to win an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Grammy, an Emmy, AND a Tony -- is revisiting the latter awards ceremony, this time as host. She's been tapped to helm the 62nd annual Tony Awards, set for a CBS broadcast on June 15. The Tonys (full name: the American Theatre Wing's Antoinette Perry Awards -- but no one ever calls 'em that) celebrate and acknowledge the best of Broadway. In other words, they're like the Oscars for the theater world. Whoopi announced the news today on "The View."
Whoopi -- who won a Tony for producing 2002's "Thoroughly Modern Millie" -- joins the ranks of previous emcees like Hugh Jackman, Matthew Broderick, and Rosie O'Donnell (herself a onetime co-host of "The View"). And she has plenty of awards show experience; she hosted the Oscars in 1994, 1996, 1999, and 2002.
The week of June 15 could wind up being very big for Ms. Goldberg; she'll be hosting the Tonys, and she may win an award of her own: a Daytime Emmy. She and her "View" cohorts are up for Outstanding Talk Show Host, and the show is nominated for Outstanding Talk Show (Entertainment). If Whoopi wins, it'll be her second Daytime Emmy -- she won in 2002 for hosting "Beyond Tara: The Life of Hattie McDaniel."
BTW, if you want a list of Daytime Emmy nominees, check our listings.
Nominees for the Tony Awards will be announced May 13 by previous winners David Hyde Pierce and "Grey's Anatomy" star Sara Ramirez (yup -- Callie won a Tony in '05).
Who do you think should be nominated this year?
Whoopi -- who won a Tony for producing 2002's "Thoroughly Modern Millie" -- joins the ranks of previous emcees like Hugh Jackman, Matthew Broderick, and Rosie O'Donnell (herself a onetime co-host of "The View"). And she has plenty of awards show experience; she hosted the Oscars in 1994, 1996, 1999, and 2002.
The week of June 15 could wind up being very big for Ms. Goldberg; she'll be hosting the Tonys, and she may win an award of her own: a Daytime Emmy. She and her "View" cohorts are up for Outstanding Talk Show Host, and the show is nominated for Outstanding Talk Show (Entertainment). If Whoopi wins, it'll be her second Daytime Emmy -- she won in 2002 for hosting "Beyond Tara: The Life of Hattie McDaniel."
BTW, if you want a list of Daytime Emmy nominees, check our listings.
Nominees for the Tony Awards will be announced May 13 by previous winners David Hyde Pierce and "Grey's Anatomy" star Sara Ramirez (yup -- Callie won a Tony in '05).
Who do you think should be nominated this year?
0 Ratings
Comments 
0 Comments
Be the first to post a comment!
FEATURED VIDEO
In Case You Missed It
We bring you the opening to the 2008 Daytime Emmys! Watch Sherri Shepherd and Cameron Mathison as they try to find one another ...
We bring you the opening to the 2008 Daytime Emmys! Watch Sherri Shepherd and Cameron Mathison as they try to find one another ...
SPONSORED MESSAGE
RELATED VIDEOS
"The View": Nominated Clip
Check Out "The View's" 2008 Emmy Nomination Video
Check Out "The View's" 2008 Emmy Nomination Video
Kristen and Brandon on "The View"
Kristen Alderson and Brandon Buddy from "One Life to Live" visit "The View" and discuss what it's like playing such controversial characters.
Kristen Alderson and Brandon Buddy from "One Life to Live" visit "The View" and discuss what it's like playing such controversial characters.
Kristen and Brandon on "The View"
"One Life to Live"'s Kristen Alderson and Brandon Buddy visit "The View" to talk about how important it is to prevent teen and unplanned pregnancies.
"One Life to Live"'s Kristen Alderson and Brandon Buddy visit "The View" to talk about how important it is to prevent teen and unplanned pregnancies.
You must be a logged in registered user to post a comment.
Already registered with SOAPnet? Login below.
Not yet a member?