Mark-Alexis, you remind me of a Goldderby user who also frequently posted annoying GIFs of Jessica Lange. So if you are the same person: I hope Jessica Lange loses to anyone else.
Here for Taron Egerton only. That boy can sing!!! He's going to be in "Sing" later this year so something to look forward to. I hope he does West End or Broadway soon.
"Don't need to be a mind reader when it's shown clear as day right in front of you." LOL, no. Unless each and every member of the audience told you the reason they gave a standing ovation to Kelli, you have no way of knowing this.
"You could tell when Kelli got a standing ovation, it was for all her nominated performances and not just for the king and I. Kelli won tonight but not for her king and I role." Wow you must be a mind reader or something? It has to be the reason you are certain about this.
"Natasha Pierre's chances might be helped if they secure the casting they are aiming for - a recently announced Tony Awards performer. They are very close, possible even confirmed." Josh Groban?
"Sorry, Paulus, see I forgot her name already. It's definitely a "blotch" when the winner of last year's Best Director gets snubbed (along with her whole show). " She won 2 years ago for Pippin. Darko Tresnjak won last year for Gentleman's Guide.
Well better luck next time to him. FN is doing quite well in sales so at least he's got that. He'll probably do better in the next play/musical he produces. You can bet he'll do something very awards bait.