[the biggest night in hollywood]*

Being a theatre kid there are truly only two award show I look forward to. One of those award show happened tonight [The Oscars]* and the other happens June 7, 2009 [The Tony Awards]*. Tonight at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood California the Oscars opened with host Hue Jackman's opening number. A well sung medley about the past year and the movies that have come out of it. With a ever changing props and stylized set pieces was a wonderful way to start the show.

One thing I really loved about the Oscars this year was how the production designed used the stage. The Production design for the 81st Oscars was almost Broadway like. From the big band swing club feel when the orchestra was on stage to the rough "tech" feel the stage had during the more production oriented awards. To top off the amazing production design was the extravagant Sworski crystal curtain that hung in an arch at the front of the stage. Simply beautiful!!

About Half way through an already AmAzInG award show Hue Jackman comes on to the stage for a salute to movie musicals. As the truly brilliant medley begins Hue is joined by a chorus of male dancers all dressed in tuxedos with tails and top hats. Suddenly Beyonce' appears and joins the musical number. Hue and Beyonce' looked lovely together. Before this movie musical tribute come to an end Hue and Beyonce' were joined on stage by Zac Effron, Vanessa Hudgens, Domini Cooper, & Amanda Seyfried!!!! This year's Oscars were truly a wonderfully staged show!

Some of the awards I was excited to see presented were:

~ Best Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black for "Milk"
~ Best Costume Design: "The Duchess"
~ Best Animated Feature: "Wall-E"
~ Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger for "The Dark Night"
~ Best Leading Actor: Sean Penn for "Milk"

All in all I was so overly pleased with the Oscar telecast that I was moved to tears and even experienced some screaming attacks I got so excited!! The Oscars have set the award show standard for 2009!!! Now can't wait for the Tonys!!!!!