It’s Tony time! Now that Tony nominations have officially been announced, the countdown to the ceremony on June 9 is on. No Tony viewing is complete unless it is done at a fabulous, over-the-top, fun-filled watch party. We get it: Throwing a lavish bash can seem daunting and difficult, but Broadway Direct is here to give you a step-by-step guide on how to turn your award show viewing into the Ultimate Tony Party.
Decorations
When it comes to decorating for a party, especially a Broadway-themed party, there is truly no limit to what you can accomplish! But turning your home into a Broadway-worthy destination doesn’t cost as much as you’d think. Here are some fun, inexpensive ways to transform your living room into a theatre fit for Tony winners.
What better way to capture the exclusive awards show vibe than by decorating your home’s entryway with gold balloons and a red rope? Creating a DIY “velvet” rope for your guests to pass through is surprisingly easy and will immediately set the mood in your apartment. All you need are red streamers, tape, construction paper, and a bit of gold glitter.
A Top Hat Photo Wall is the perfect way to both decorate and serve snacks at your gathering. Black plastic top hats can be purchased at nearly any party store, and when not hanging on the wall as a fun Instagram background, they can double as snack bowls during the commercial breaks.
Over the past several years, the Tonys red carpet has become iconic for featuring a giant wall of roses as its backdrop. The trend kicked off in 2016 with a solid red rose wall, before switching to white roses in 2018 and a mix of red and pink flowers at last year’s ceremony. If buying dozens of roses to create a photo backdrop is out of the question for you, then look no further than this Paper Flower Wall tutorial that uses tissue paper instead.
To top off the look, you can grab some battery-powered wireless Marquee Letter lights from Amazon to make any surface in your home look like a Broadway venue.
Snacks
In addition to all the basics (like chips and popcorn), your party food game will next-level when you use the nominated shows as culinary inspiration. These productions lend themselves nicely to fun themed snacks and treats:
King Kong‘s Savory Monkey Bread.
The Be More Chill Squip Chill Pill
Tony Medallion Oreos
Drinks
Raise a glass to the Tonys! Below you’ll find some fun themed drinks from a collection of this season’s nominated plays and musicals. These specialty drinks have been created especially for each show and are sold in the theatres. Have you already come up with your own themed cocktails? Tweet us your concoctions!
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Choir Boy
“Lead Singer” — Bulleit Bourbon, Apple Cider, Lemon, Smoked Honey, Angostura Bitters
The Ferryman
“Quinn’s Quencher” — Jameson, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
“Tito’s Andronicus” — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Splash of Club Soda
Ink
“The Sun” — Tanqueray Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Tart Cherry, Lemon, Basil Syrup, Tonic
Ain’t Too Proud
“I Got Sunshine” — Prosecco, Vodka, Pineapple Juice
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Beetlejuice
“The Beetle Juice” — Whiskey, Ginger Ale, Apple Pucker
Hadestown
“Road to Hell” — Herradura Tequila, Ginger Liqueur, Honey, Lemon, Hellfire Habanero Shrub
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Tootsie
“The Tootsie Roll” — Coffee Liqueur and Root Beer
Kiss Me, Kate
“Too Darn Hot” — Belvedere Vodka, Lime, Cucumber, Thai Green Chili, Basil Ginger Beer
Oklahoma!
“Prairie Pucker” — Jack Daniels, Lemonade, and a splash of Sprite