The Detroit News A delayed Northwest Airlines flight caused William Wright to miss an afternoon meeting in New York on Tuesday. Even a vote for Tony Awards can hinge on a delayed or cancelled flight. William Wright is among the drama professionals eligible to vote for Broadway's best performances and productions. He's a director at Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts and a member of the League of American Theatre Producers.
Timing can mean everything for a director.
N.J. He was traveling to Manhattan to meet with other directors and see shows in preparation for voting. His 9 a.m. flight aboard Northwest Airlines left around noon, delayed by the late arrival of crew members from Dallas. The first casualty to Wright's schedule was a 1 p.m. producers' gathering. To be late is just rude. I could have driven to New York in nine hours.