First world problem

[BrerBear]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 1:22pm

Should I lock myself away from all media while I wait for the delayed broadcast, or should I devour the media barrage of announcements and just watch the show for the quirks and performances?

What do the rest of the tape delay crowd do?

[James885]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 1:28pm

I usually avoid any news/media/entertainment outlets. I don't have too many friends on facebook or twitter who watch the Tonys, so I can still stay connected to social media without fear of spoilers.

It also goes without saying that BWW and any other theatre sites are off limits between 5pm and 11pm.

Updated On: 6/8/14 at 01:28 PM

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 1:50pm

I usually find an east coast feed on the Internet and watch it there.

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 2:46pm

I used to do a media/Internet blackout when lived in California.

But, if you live in the first world, all of your problems are first world problems. I don't have any third world problems.

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 4:30pm

For the second year in a row, I have a show tonight that starts at 7, so I won't be home until about 10pm. I'm doing a complete blackout-phone off, iPod in airplane mode--I'm even making sure CBS is not the channel that comes up when I turn the TV on. I am doing everything in my power to avoid knowing anything until I click 'play' on my DVR. So I know how you feel! AND I'll be in a room full of theatre people!

[JBroadway]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 5:01pm

I always do a social media blackout. It would be literally impossible for me to even glance at any of my social media pages without having something spoiled for me. Also I'm going to a Tony party, and it would be no fun if I already knew the winners. I also love that moment when you watch the envelope being opened and the suspense breaks when you hear the winner's name.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 5:08pm

I try to watch live but if I can't, I guess I am in the minority...I will try to find out the winners as soon as they are announced..and then I just watch the telecast later to enjoy it without the nerves.

If I have it on my DVR, and watch there - I always watch it straight through without fast forwarding the commercials. I figure if there are sponsors who year after year are willing to buy advertising space during the Tony's, I will at least give them the courtesy of watching them..once. If I want to rewind and watch again, I just watch what I want period.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 6/8/14 at 5:14pm

As a West Coast-er, I'll probably just do a social media blackout. Most of my friends aren't MT people but I know a few people who'll probably be posting on Facebook. Definitely will avoid BWW, which is sad because I always loved following the live thread as I watched.