EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Harry Smith Hosts the Visa Signature Tony Awards Season

The transcript highlights the excitement surrounding the Tony Awards, mentioning the anticipation of meeting Broadway icons like Carol Shelley and Son Foster. It shares a personal connection to the awards, reflecting on childhood dreams inspired by watching them. The speaker emphasizes the importance of introducing new audiences to Broadway, encouraging them to find joy and happiness through the theater experience.

What makes the Tony Awards this year particularly special according to the speaker?

• The awards are being held in a new location.

• There are more categories than ever before.

• The season is described as awesome and surreal.

• The awards are being broadcast internationally for the first time.

Who is the speaker excited to meet at the Tony Awards?

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

• Idina Menzel

• Carol Shelley

• Andrew Lloyd Webber

Where did the speaker grow up watching the Tony Awards?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Detroit, Michigan

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, New York

What does the speaker suggest people need to do in today's world?

• Experience a Broadway show

• Attend more concerts

• Read more books

• Watch more television shows

According to the speaker, how long should one disappear to find joy again?

• Four hours

• Three hours

• Two and a half hours

• One hour