TOMMY TUNE, 10-Time-TONY-Winner

Theater Talk welcomes director and choreographer Tommy Tune, winner of ten TONY Awards including the 2015 Special TONY Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. Tune recalls his early days as a young dancer in Texas inspired by the theater. He also discusses his early days as a performer in Texas and then on Broadway where he worked as both a performer and director with other theater legends including Jule Styne, Michael Bennett, Betty Comden and Adolph Green.
Original tape date: June 8, 2015.
First aired: July 11, 2015.

[@AuntieMamie]

I could watch Mr Tune tap all day and now I can add listening to him. I had no idea how much he’s contributed to musical comedy. He’s an American treasure. So humble! He wrote his memoir and I felt he was so humble, yet sad. Despite his extraordinary talent and genius, I felt he was somewhat lonely having lost his lives. He needs a partner and I hope he finds his next true love. He’s our American treasure

[@arthurkrieck1]

I saw him in Seesaw in 1972. He was wonderful and beautiful!

[@richardhastings6082]

As did I. First time I had ever heard of him but 50 years later I have never forgotten him.

[@kurtjackberhalter1537]

Tommy Tune was born a legend! My parents use to take me to his wonderful shows with the Kenley Players,in the 1970's! Memories,l will never forget!

[@candysiewert7823]

Love this man. Happy birthday Tommy Tune.

[@DamienSlattery68]

Excellent !

[@stephenstephen1505]

Thoroughly enjoyable. What a life!

[@ElenaVasilenka]

Love you Tommy!

[@pauldriscoll5356]

Tommy doesn't mention his gay benefactor from Houston that backed him for his trip to NYC.

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Paul Driscoll why would he need to?

[@BernardProfitendieu]

he doesn't mention what he had for lunch on February 13, 1966, either, but the program is only 25 minutes long