Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBut despite the difficulty in organizing the events as the COVID -19 pandemic’s Delta variant causes a spike in cases, producer Bob Bain says he’s relieved to once again oversee these in-person shows.“We’re hoping for something that — in terms of energy — feels a lot more like the prior shows that we used to do at the Microsoft Theatre than last year, when it was all virtual and Zooms that no one really wants to watch,” Bain says. “We are at least kind of back in the live-event business.” “Kind of,” because just as with the Primetime Emmys on Sept.
19, the Creative Arts shows have been limited in the number of people — nominees only, and maximum four per group — who are allowed in the tent.
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