Graeme O'Neil takes a look at how Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Grofff reacted to their own and each other's Tony Awards wins for "Merrily We Roll Along".
it was so sweet seeing how happy the other nominees were for Daniel and Jonathan. Daniel’s been an actor for so long, played one of the most iconic characters ever, and never won a major award and he finally did. Jonathan has been an INCREDIBLE broadway actor and hes finally got his tony!! look at them go!! so proud of
So proud of Radcliffe! He found ways to improve his skill and move away from the initial franchise. He didn’t allow the industry to pigeonhole him and it is tremendous how much he improved vocally.
He's going to get nominated for a lot more things in future. If he gets put in the right movie with the right director he has the potential to win awards.
Daniel R. has made reference to the fact that HP put him in a financial position that he can pursue roles he wants to do, rather than ‘needs’ to do. When you look at his career that has allowed him to really interesting and quirky roles, which aren’t necessarily ‘mainstream’. That has allowed him to develop as an artist and has paid off in recognition. Long may it continue.
Had the privilege of seeing this show, last month, and this was the icing on the cake. This ensemble, not just Daniel, Lindsey, and Jonathan, brought this show come out of its 40 year coma and gave it the ability to shine. So pleased that both Daniel and Jonathan were honored with these Tony Awards and very sorry Maria Friedman, who brought this show back out of the dark, did not. Her vision made this happen and she picked a brilliant cast with whom to work.
OMGOMGOMG JONATHAN GROFF FINALLY WON!!! 🤩🥲🏆👏👏👏 I always felt that he should've won something for Hamilton because gosh look at the effect of that King George role when HE played it, that's some Loki-levels of zeitgeist come on! that's a kind of magic that should always have something to be awarded. so we can all finally say Tony-award winning Jonathan Groff!! 🥲👏🥲👏🥲👏
It’s so rewarding to see Daniel’s efforts to stretch and grow be rewarded. It was wonderful that his parents were there to witness it. Supportive parents make all the difference in being free to pursue what you love.
Having seen Daniel on stage in London some years ago we all knew he could act, but I didn't know he could sing as well, and Merrily is such an amazing and tricky musical to perform. Wish I could have seen the show on Broadway. I wonder if it might come to London?
I saw Daniel during his run in Equus years ago and got to briefly talk with him at the stage door afterwards - I'll never forget the way no one else attempted to say anything to him but instead just thrust all their playbills at him as he passed. His time during the HP movies was a masterclass of working with some of the greatest actors alive (at the time), and I'm sure he was given sage advise that he has clearly taken with him to the stage. Super glad to see his career thriving like this.
Yeah, all the nominees are listening for their name, and you could tell Daniel's first reaction was "it's not me" and then they say his name, and he just lit up with surprise!
Tony is the nickname for the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Broadway Theater (same as the Oscar being the nickname for the Academy Awards). She was an early 20th century theater producer, actress and director and co-founder and secretary of the American Theater Wing.
I'm on Rowling's sides on all that nonsense that is going on, but it really wasn't her who gave him the break. It was the studio, the producers, the director. They choose him for the role of Harry Potter. Which was written by JK, sure, but then every actor who's had a break in an adaptation, should always thank the author of the novel which was the basic for a movie that gave them a break 678 years ago? lol.
@@oscarfun100 not to mention that Harry Potter was a movie role, and this award was for his performance in a live musical. He thanked the people who made that happen, like his singing coach, his stage co-stars, etc.
I'm sooo happy for Dan gosh 🥲👏🏆🥲👏🏆 yes that Harry Potter fame is a doubled-edged sword but he is part of pop culture of such levels that's difficult to achieve anymore, and him as Potter is still beloved until now and we should be thankful for that. but yes he finally got his due Tony and he deserves it 🥲👏🥲👏🥲👏.