Featured Actor Joined: 9/14/15
The Visit never had a New York run- Blackbird did off-broadway.
I think a lot of people are underestimating American Psycho. From a purely creative stand point and something unique I think this has a good shot at Musical, Score, Book, Design, lead actor and choreography.
lol I hope you mean a good shot at nominations for those categories.
Broadway Star Joined: 1/24/16
I agree. It won't win, but from what I've seen and heard it also probably has a good shot at lighting and set design.
Who does everyone think will get nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical? Obviously Lin-Manuel Miranda, Danny Burstein, and Leslie Odom Jr. will, and also probably Alex Brightman, but who else? Zachary Levi? Benjamin Walker?
Featured Actor Joined: 9/14/15
I say Burstein, Odom, Brightman, Walker, Levi. LMM's performance is fine but not up to their caliber.
I would be really surprised if Lin wasn't nominated. Besides the fact that he has a lot of goodwill towards him, I think he's giving an excellent performance. It may not be as explosive in the way that Leslie's is, but he's doing great work in that role and deserves the nomination.
What about Austin P Mckenzie for Melchior, in Spring Awakening revival?
And I'm surprised Mann (Tuck), and Porter/Mitchell (Shuffle Along) are not in your list of best actor nominations (I know, no one's seen their work yet but they are all getting top billing and are serious contenders given their history with Tonys)
Mann is an interesting possible nomination/win.
If he did win Nicholaw would have directed the Featured Actor in a Musical winner for the past three years.
Yes of course I meant nominations.
Here are my thoughts on Lead Actor in a Musical:
Who’s In?:
Alex Brightman-School of Rock
Danny Burstein-Fiddler on the Roof
Lin-Manuel Miranda-Hamilton
Leslie Odom, Jr.-Hamilton
Who Could Join Them?:
Andrew Keenan-Bolger-Tuck Everlasting
Zachary Levi-She Loves Me
Benjamin Walker-American Psycho
Let's not forget Brian Stokes Mitchell and possibly Billy Porter (depending on category placement) in SHUFFLE ALONG.
We should find out next week (when previews begin) to find out how big are the roles the men will be playing in Shuffle Along.
Featured Actor Joined: 9/26/15
Here are my predictions:
Best Musical:
American Psycho (?)
Hamilton
School of Rock: The Musical
Waitress
Best Play:
Eclipsed
The Humans
King Charles III
Thérèse Raquin
Revival of a Musical:
The Color Purple
She Loves Me
Shuffle Along
Spring Awakening
Revival of a Play:
A View From The Bridge
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible
Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Noises Off
Leading Actor in a Musical:
Brian Strokes Mitchell - Shuffle Along OR Alex Brightman - School of Rock: The Musical
Danny Burstein - Fiddler on the Roof
Lin-Manuel Miranda - Hamilton
Leslie Odom, Jr. - Hamilton
Zachary Levi - She Loves Me
Leading Actress in a Musical:
Audra McDonald - Shuffle Along
Cynthia Erivo - The Color Purple
Jessie Mueller - Waitress
Laura Benanti - She Loves Me
Phillipa Soo - Hamilton
Featured Actor in a Musical:
Billy Porter - Shuffle Along (I heard somewhere that his role would be supporting)
Christopher Jackson - Hamilton
Daveed Diggs - Hamilton
Jonathan Groff - Hamilton
Michael McGrath - She Loves Me
Featured Actress in a Musical:
Jane Krakowski - She Loves Me
Jennifer Hudson - The Color Purple
Jennifer Simard - Disaster!
Krysta Rodriguez - Spring Awakening
Renée Elise Goldsberry - Hamilton
Score:
American Psycho
Hamilton
School of Rock: The Musical
Waitress
Book of a Musical:
American Psycho
Hamilton
School of Rock: The Musical
Waitress
Choreography:
Hamilton
She Loves Me
Shuffle Along
Spring Awakening
Direction of a Musical:
The Color Purple
Thomas Kail - Hamilton
Shuffle Along
Michael Arden - Spring Awakening
Waitress
Scenic Design of a Musical:
Hamilton
She Loves Me
Shuffle Along
Waitress
Costume Design of a Musical:
Hamilton
She Loves Me
Shuffle Along
Waitress
Lighting Design of a Musical:
Hamilton
School of Rock: The Musical
Shuffle Along
Spring Awakening
Orchestrations:
Hamilton
School of Rock: The Musical
Spring Awakening
Waitress
Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
KCW said: "To me, tuck looks like a bunch of warped plywood draped together. Ugly and lacking color.
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Saw a run through today. They WILL be at the TONYS!
Featured Actor Joined: 9/14/15
I very much doubt Spring Awakening will get that many nods. Closed shows don't normally get tony love, and this is a very strong season. If Shuffle Along gets pproved as a revival, I doubt SA will even be in the category.
I don't think American Psycho will make it in if Shuffle Along is billed as New
Swing Joined: 11/16/15
The one thing I know for a fact is that two incredible actresses of color will be taking home leading actress awards. Lupita WILL win leading actress in a play. Cynthia WILL win leading actress in a musical. I mean, these performances are legendary. I've seen both. Obviously Audra's performance will be beautiful and she's always a contender, but Cynthia deserves and earned this Tony award which she will absolutely be getting. If you haven't seen this show, get to the Jacobs and buy yourself a ticket. She is ethereal.
Kind of feel like School of Rock might get shut out.
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Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
Valentina3 said: "What about Austin P Mckenzie for Melchior, in Spring Awakening revival?
And I'm surprised Mann (Tuck), and Porter/Mitchell (Shuffle Along) are not in your list of best actor nominations (I know, no one's seen their work yet but they are all getting top billing and are serious contenders given their history with Tonys)
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Mann will not get a nomination for TUCK. It's not that type of role.
Swing Joined: 3/1/16
Hamilton across the board, no doubt!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
I hope Blackbird gets nominated. such a great one this year.
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/24/14
I still think Williams will get the Tony, but Nyong'o is a threat, and Lange is a big possibility.
Also, will Ronan get nominated?
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
Shuffle will be categorized by the administration committee as an original musical, not a revival.
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