Tony organizers were hoping to get a strike waiver from the Writers Guild for the June 11 event, but to no avail
decline to show up to accept awards for a CBS/Paramount+ broadcast of the show. Even worse is the likely threat of picketing, which was ultimately the straw that broke the
, which transitioned to a pre-taped event after it was clear that numerous stars wouldn’t cross the Writers Guild picket lines to attend or present.The Tonys are in an especially weird position because, even more so than some of their award show contemporaries, they’re not really just about recognizing excellence: They’re an advertising tool. Lots of troubled Broadway, hoping that the one night of the year where TV audiences are likely to tune in to see.
Actors’ Equity, the union representing Broadway actors and stage managers, has thrown in its support for the WGA, with numerous members joining picket lines in solidarity. Tony organizes are reportedly set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to decide if they’ll postpone the show, move to a non-televised broadcast, or try to find some other solution to the dilemma.
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