“I know a little how hard it is to make a change”, o It looks good says the co-producer
Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Tony Awards, where she spoke about the historical significance of It looks good and the current election year, which earned her standing ovations and ample cheers. The former US Senator and Secretary of State presented the show for It looks good — serves as co-producer for the musical.
“What a wonderful evening. Now, I have stood on many stages, but this one is very special,” he said. “And I know a little bit how hard it is to make a change.
“So I'm extremely proud of this original American musical by Shaina Taub — now a two-time Tony winner,” Clinton added. “And of course, these are some American prototypes: The suffragettes who fought so bravely for so long to give women in our country the right to vote. It is almost impossible to imagine what a challenge this was. But now it's an election year and we need to be reminded how important it is to vote, so welcome his company It looks good!”
It looks good earned six nominations, with Taub – writer, director and star of the musical – winning best book of a musical and best original score.
“And to all the theater kids watching, especially the noisy little girls — let's go!” Taub said during her acceptance speech for Best Original Score. Like Clinton, she also emphasized the importance of this election year: “This is a tough year in our country, and I just hope we remember that when we organize, when we come together, we're able to make real change and progress in this country for equality and justice,” Taub said. “And I hope we all do it together.”
Suffs was also nominated for best musical vs Hell's Kitchen, Illinois, Water for elephantsand the category winner, The foreigners.
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