Perhaps it’s simply happenstance that the Tony Awards typically take place during Pride month.  It’s as if someone realized that the gays enjoy theatre!  Kudos to Ariana DeBose, who was a dynamic (if slightly frenetic) host.  The primetime Tony presentation kicked off with the “Featured Actor in a Play” going to Jesse Tyler Ferguson for Take Me Out – which also won “Best Revival”.  The iconic Patti LuPone won her third Tony for Company.  And speaking of Company, Matt Doyle’s win was surely a memorable moment.  This all led to the show winning “Best Revival of a Musical” and Marianne Elliott being named “Best Director of a Musical”.  Lastly, how thrilling for A Strange Loop to be named “Best Musical” – I can’t wait to see it.  Congrats to all!!

Beanie Feldstein has Covid.  I share the news because many of you wanted to see Funny Girl, but didn’t want to see Beanie.  And that’s a problem since she is the aforementioned girl (although, if reports are to be believed, more amusing than funny).  “I just found out that I tested positive for Covid, so unfortunately I’m gonna be out of the show for a little while to keep everybody safe.  I’m vaxxed and I am boosted, and I am very grateful to not be feeling too bad.  I’m just really bummed to miss seeing you all at the theatre and I can’t wait to get back onstage very soon.”  If you’re fleet of foot, you could get to see her understudy, the reportedly terrific Julie Benko.

Since it is Pride Month, I feel it’s worth mentioning that Beanie recently came out as a lesbian.  So at least she has company while she’s recuperating.