Will Ferrell is having an excellent month. He's got his big summer movie, Land of the Lost, due out in a few weeks. He just hosted one of the best Saturday Night Live episodes of the season. Best of all, his one-man Broadway show from earlier this year, You're Welcome, America: A Final Night with George W. Bush has just been nominated for a Tony Award.
Ferrell's show is nominated in the category of Best Special Theatrical Event, where his major competition appears to be Liza Minelli. I was a little bit indifferent about the show -- it had some funny moments, but ultimately felt like piling on after the fact -- and I have a hard time believing it's going to win the Tony. It already feels dated, and I suspect the award will go to something a little more timeless. I, of course, know nothing about the Tonys and could be way, way off. I'm happy to see Ferrell get any recognition, particularly from legitimate sources.
Check out a full list of the 2009 Tony nominations.
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