Tom, there were bomb threats... that was done to suppress the vote.

And Trump has already, in his dementia addled state, admitted Musk did something illegal to help him win.

Follow up thought - the problem is if we go the route you're describing, how does the show get to the ending it lands on? For many of us, what happens between Elphaba & Fiyero is the heart of it. Can't have the ending if he's too harsh on her.

I haven't seen it yet. Good review... the thing is, Act 2 is weaker in the play, too. The thing is as much as I personally would've liked the ideas you suggested, that's not what the stage play was, nor would it likely have succeeded had it gone that dark.

Thank you. I admit I saw that I a part of me thought Duffy is just stupid enough to stay something like that.

Best Tony awards I've watched... I don't think I've ever appreciated what a great show they put on. No wasted time

Joy keeps burnout at bay.

If you let go of the things that bring you joy they win.

Well now I gotta go back & rewatch his speech.

Agree with most of your takes. One thing you didn't address is that Jared Bednar was yet again outcoached. The team choked. One of his main jobs it to prevent that.

He needs to GO.

Great article... serious question: is malignant narcissism an ideology?