The 1998 Tony Awards, Part 2
My Little Tonys
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In this episode, we conclude our discussion of the ‘98 Tony Awards. We pour one out for the dearly departed Natasha Richardson, join our heads together to analyze the reasons Side Show flopped, and wonder where in the world is Frank Wildhorn? (He’s big in Japan). Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@mylittletonys) for additional content about this season’s shows!
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Frank Wildhorn - on How He Works
The Scarlet Pimpernel Broadway Tour Special, Part 1
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