I have mixed thoughts about Sean Hayes and the Tonys. I sincerely enjoyed him in a rather tepid revival. He was a bright spot in the show, IMHO, but hosting the Awards in a 6,000 seat theatre doesn't seem to be the best use of his talents. Although over the years (with some exceptions) the host doesn't do a hell of a lot anyway. It seems to be more a name thing nowadays.
And as much as I love the Tonys, I too, feel like Dan. They don't give a rat's ass about the core supporters of the Tonys anymore. It's all about ratings and appealing to people who don't go to Broadway shows anyway.
I'm glad I went to the Tonys last year and not this year. Not because SH is the host but because the list of nominees is so crazy and, in some ways, just plain stupid.
Oh, well. Back to the Carnegie Corporation.