Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tonys
NEW YORK (AP) — Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards turns out to be as likely as his character on "House of Cards" renouncing blackmail and backstabbing.
Spacey, who won Oscars for the movies "The Usual Suspects" and "American Beauty," won a Tony Award in 1991 in Neil Simon's "Lost in Yonkers" and starred in the Broadway and West End productions of "Long Day's Journey into Night."
With a foot in both Broadway and Hollywood — and a career singing onscreen in such films as "Beyond the Sea" and in concert to boot — Spacey brings glamour and acting chops to the hoisting job.
Spacey takes over from James Corden, the talk show host who last year brought an endearing, fan-boy vibe to the telecast, which was dominated by "Hamilton."
Hundreds of free seats have been designated for young people — part of Spacey's push to make theater more accessible.
Because otherwise they're going to spend their money on apps and gadgets and concert tickets.