Sore losers are familiar, but what about sore winners? Taking the lion's share of the prizes at the 41st Annual Tony Awards in New York City last week did not stop some of the British winners from baring their claws during acceptance speeches. Director Trevor Nunn, who got best director of a musical for Les Miserables (eight Tonys), took the mike and scolded New York drama critics. Growled John Napier, who picked up Tonys for costumes (Starlight Express) and scenic design (Les Miserables): "It seems a little peculiar to me that Starlight wasn't even nominated ((for scenic design))." Then Napier raised...
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