toetapper2 said: "I don't get why KOTSW needs to have an all Latino cast. The original cast with the exception of Chita were not Latino.The director Hal Prince was not Latino. John Kander and Fred Ebb were not Latino. The choreographer Rob Marshall was not Latino. The only Latino cast of Spider Woman that I'm familiar with was last years' film version and we know how that ended up."
In recent years, culturally appropriate casting has become much more impo
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Tony Award recipients are…
André Bishop, the 16-time Tony-winning producer and former artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater.
Jules Fisher, the legendary nine-time Tony-winning lighting designer.
James Lapine, the legendary three-time Tony & Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright/director behind Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Falsettos.
pmensky said: "Does anyone really think they’ll hire a white guy to play Luis Alberto Molina in 2027? What century are we in, again?"
If I remember correctly, the revival that was being workshopped with Blankenbuehler directing featured an all-latino cast. In addition to DeBose as Aurora, Robin de Jesús played Molina alongside Javier Muñoz as Valentin.
DCS said: "DaveyG said: "Schmigadoon being eligible for Original Score is nonsense."
Well, they obviously demonstrated to the Tony Admin committee that more than 50% of the score is new; so, they don't think it's nonsense. And, I would say it has a decent shot at winning with the race being between it and Two Strangers."
Although that category doesn’t often go to musicals where a good deal of the score isn’t orig
Since Blankenbuehler was previously attached to the Spider Woman revival that was being workshopped with Ariana DeBose, I wonder if she‘ll star as Aurora.
goodtimes123 said: "Sutton Ross said: "And Joaquina Kalukango for Paradise Square which was such a mess from start to finish. That win shocked me considering all the issues surrounding that production and the competition that year."
I wonder if Caroline, or Change had stayed open if Sharon D. Clarke would’ve won."
Although Paradise Square had 10 nominations overall. I was referring to musicals that only receiv
goodtimes123 said: "I’m really curious if Vosk gets a nom for Best Actress. She seems to have a lot of industry love behind her and was the only redeeming part in Beaches."
It's possible. We've seen several mid-to-poorly received musicals get one lead acting nomination before. Especially within this past century alone:
Carolee Carmello in Scandalous Kevin Chamberlin in Seussical Mary Bridget Davies in A Nig
goodtimes123 said: "OhHiii said: "Cassie Levy can clear space on her mantle today for this award."
She missed out on an OCC nom, which makes me wonder if she will miss out on a drama desk nom due to these genderless categories. Would that hurt her chances at a Tony?"
Not necessarily. There have been several performances that managed to win Tonys without prior nominations from at least one of the precursors. Among those who've man
Kimbo said: "At the end of the day for the most part they vote for which show is better and/or which they enjoy the most. I believe the proof is in the pudding if you look at DidTheyLikeIt and Show-Score where Schmigadoon is well ahead of ALL the competition. On DidTheyLikeIt Schmigadoon has 11 rave reviews, 4 mixed and only 1 negative (2 Strangers to take one example has 6 positives, 5 mixed and 2 negative).
Kimbo said: "This year? I could easily see a situation where (for example)Two Strangers wins Score, Titanique wins Book, Ragtime wins Direction, Cats wins Choreography, The Lost Boys wins several Design awards, and Schmigadoon wins Best Musical (along with orchestration or something else). In a scattered year like this one, all bets are off and results could well be scattered."
I have a feeling Cats will win directing and dominate the design categories.
In a recent interview with Broadway.com, Paul Wontorek asked Caissie Levy if there's any chance she'd do Next to Normal again. She responded with "I will always be open to revisiting it." (18:37)
Then again, we did see The Outsiders overcome a mixed critical reaction to still win Best Musical just two years ago. I think what we should keep an eye out for is what other categories could Schmigadoon! and/or Two Strangers win.
Both will likely be going head-to-head for Best Book. If Schmigadoon! takes Best Musical, then it would have to win there. Although Jim Barne & Kit Buchan could benefit in that category for writing a comp
