We somehow never discussed the amazing five-minute number that Ariana DeBose and friends performed to kick off this year's Tony Awards ceremony. I watched it and thought, "Gee, I've got to watch this a few more times" and then I didn't get around to watching it again until a day or so ago. Let's watch it now to refresh the memories of those who did see it and to inform those who didn't…
Wow, there was a lot to unpack in that song…all the references to different past shows. And I didn't appreciate how much work went into it until I watched this fourteen-minute deconstruction of the five-minutes number. Watch it, then watch the whole number again. You'll be even more impressed…