Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
jbm2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/11
#1Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:13amJust curious.... if you don't think it should, what should?
#2Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:17amScottsboro Boys might take it, MIGHT.
thismyshow
Broadway Star Joined: 2/21/11
#2Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:20am^ that would be the huge upset of the season, although deserving I think BOM has to much momentum to be stopped.
#3Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:20amI don't think it should win over THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS. But it will.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
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CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#4Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:22amNo.
#5Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:45amYes. I'd rather see any of the other three win actually. Especially Scottsboro Boys. But we can't always get what we want, can we?
thismyshow
Broadway Star Joined: 2/21/11
#6Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:47amcant speak for sister act but catch me in no way deserves to win over BOM
#7Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:51am
Yes, I saw all 4 of the nominees ---
I would rank them:
1) Scottsboro Boys
2) Sister Act
3) Book Of Mormon
4) Catch (very distant fourth...)
Book of Mormon is one of the most over-hyped shows I've ever encountered. I certainly had fun and was entertained, but the way people were laughing seemed like they were laughing at what they expected it to be, not what it was... And I'm sorry but Josh Gad is a poor man's Dan Fogler. He should not deserve to win a Tony for that performance.
Ultimately, I would have liked the concept of Book of Mormon better if it were a South Park movie with Cartman and Kyle becoming missionaries and having all of that happen to them. I care about those little cartoon boys somehow. I didn't care whatsoever for any character in Mormon. The acting is second-rate.
#8Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:53am
BOM might not be the most sophisticated or intellectual property, but it is fresh, funny and took huge risks. It's going to win-its a crowd pleaser.
I'm glad that Bobby Lopez will probably get another Tony without that dead weight Jeff Marx.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
ahhrealmonsters
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/10
#9Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:54amI'm almost scared to see the show because of the hype. My expectations for it are above the roof.
#10Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:55am
jbm2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/11
#11Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 12:58amI agree with jdrye222 100%
rougeduck
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/07
#12Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:12amWonderland was the most original musical in the past millennium. There is no way BOM is beating it. RAIN might pull the upset though.
#13Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:16amActually the only thing that might take the award from BOM would be GLEE.
#14Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:17amLea Michele for Best Actress? y/y?
rougeduck
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/07
#15Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:21amThats just stupid. This is Chris Colfer's year.
#16Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:34am
GIVE BROADWAYS AND THE TONYS BACK TO THE BROADWAY ACTOR PEOPLE AND NOT GLEE!!!!!
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"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#17Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:36amJane Lynch all the way. Or Chris Darren for a supporting.
rougeduck
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/07
#18Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:39amNot sutton foster is right guys.
#19Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:40amMaybe Kirstie Brinkley should get a Special Achievements Tony.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
chewy5000
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/1/09
#20Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:43amI hear that Jan Maxwell has it in her bag
#21Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 1:44amor Kirstie Alley for.... whatever Tony she wants
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#22Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 8:35am
Shouldn't win? It shouldn't have even been nominated.
Its slot, and its pre-ordained Tony should have gone to Women on the Verge.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#23Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 8:36am
I haven't seen it yet (holding tix for next month with gads of excitement) but I would REALLY love for Scottsboro to pull an upset. It was FABULOUS. (I know it is highly unlikely for that that to happen though.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#24Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical?
Posted: 5/30/11 at 9:26amIt really ought to be Scottsboro Boys. I will also be a little devastated if Book of Mormon wins Best Director, when no one but Susan Stroman should have a chance. She did extraordinary things with The Scottsboro Boys.
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