Jazz Hands! 63rd Annual Tony Awards Going Green

Tonight is the 63rd annual Tony Awards, and something will be a bit different this year: the lively awards ceremony for excellence in theater will have a distinct green theme running through it, and we’re not just talking about multiple nominee Shrek.

“Building on progress the Broadway Green Alliance has made over the past year, we are pleased to take the first important steps to make the Tony Awards greener,” said Charlie Deull, BGA co-chair. “With the support of The Broadway League, The American Theatre Wing, Radio City Music Hall, Alan Wasser Associates, White Cherry Entertainment and corporate sponsors, we were able to make great progress toward a greener event.  We’re proud to offer a new benchmark in this effort.”

Some of the highlights include:

• GDF SUEZ Energy Resources donated Green-e certified wind power Renewable Energy Certificates to support the generation of renewable energy during the week preceding the Tony Awards and for the telecast itself.
• Hybrid vehicles are being provided for presenter and performer transportation.
• The Red Carpet is made from 100% recycled material with 49% post consumer content.
• Banners for the show were printed on non-PVC plastics and will be reused or recycled after event.
• The public relations office has posted all press materials online and, when needed, will print out all press materials on 100% recycled content paper.
• Applica Consumer Products, Inc. donated 500 Clear2Go reusable water bottles with replaceable filters for event guests.

It’s all live tonight at 8pm EST on CBS with Neil Patrick Harris hosting.

Link [Broadway World]

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