2022 Tony Awards on Sunday but did not accept the award in person, which sparked concerns from her fans.The 96-year-old actress, who starred in several shows such as “Sweeney Todd,” “Gypsy” and “Mame,” was not present at the 75th Tony Awards that were held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall.The award aired during the pre-show, with her former “Sweeny Todd” costar, Len Cariou, introducing her.Fans immediately voiced concern about the Broadway icon’s absence from the award show.“Angela Lansbury’s absence, even by video, is concerning.
And perhaps helps explain why this wasn’t on the main broadcast,” tweeted one user.“They couldn’t even have Angela Lansbury record an acceptance speech for her lifetime achievement award?
How awkward. Then again, maybe she knew she would be part of the pre-show and figured we don’t deserve to hear a word,” added another.“Someone check on Angela Lansbury,” a concerned fan wrote.“I wish they would have asked Angela Lansbury to send a recording because I would have loved to hear from her.
She was greatly missed,” chimed in another.The Post has reached out to Lansbury’s management for comment.Other fans were angry her award was not highlighted in the main telecast.“Absolutely shameful that the Lifetime Achievement Award for Angela Lansbury is not on the main telecast, as well as being horribly brief.
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