This week on "Theater Talk," Jed Bernstein, President of The League of American Theatres and Producers, Lea DeLaria and Patrick Pacheco of "Newsday" will join hosts Michael Riedel of The New York Post and Susan Haskins for "Theater Talk"'s annual Tony round-up. Bernstein will discuss issues raised about this year's Tony Awards including: the Kevin Spacey driven play collage, dropping a production number by It Ain't Nothing But the Blues from the broadcast and what changes, if any, should be made for next years telecast.
Following their time with Bernstein, Riedel and Haskins will be joined by Lea DeLaria and Pacheco to discuss and give opinions on the opening number, the presenters, Kevin Kline, the acceptance speeches and the already infamous play collage.
"Theater Talk" will air on Thirteen/WNET: Friday, June 11 at midnight .
Meanwhile, VOTE in "Theater Talk"'s Viewer Tony Poll On "Theater Talk"'s Website.
-- By Sean McGrath