Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on the first of ten major battles for Best Musical with THE WHO'S TOMMY versus KISS OF The Spider WOMAN.
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So, now, let's take a look at some of the most memorable Tony Awards moments pertaining to KISS OF The Spider WOMAN and THE WHO'S TOMMY. First up, see the cast of KISS OF The Spider WOMAN perform on the Tony Awards. Next, see Chita Rivera's emotional acceptance speech. Now, take in the Tony Awards performance by THE WHO'S TOMMY. Lastly, the cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY perform "Pinball Wizard". So, if forced to choose the Best Musical between the classic rock of THE WHO'S TOMMY and the Golden Age razzle dazzle of KISS OF The Spider WOMAN, which would you choose? Furthermore, which show do you think holds up best more than 20 years later? With two shows this sensational highlighted by two scores this good, 1993 was certainly a year to remember.
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