adamgreer said: "Has Bette won this award before? Maybe that's why she isn't on the list. "
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I guess Midler's winning this season's Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award renders her ineligible for a Distinguished Performance nomination...? She hasn't won the award before, so that wouldn't explain it.
I am also sad to not see Block, Soo, or Briones. Especially considering Laura Osnes got on there when I've heard that Corey Cott is the one giving a better performance. I think Jenn Colella's show is too "ensemble" for them to single her out for this particular award.
Also, they nominated Hadestown, they could've nominated Patrick Page...
BroadwayConcierge said: "adamgreer said: "Has Bette won this award before? Maybe that's why she isn't on the list. "
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I guess Midler's winning this season's Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award renders her ineligible for a Distinguished Performance nomination...? She hasn't won the award before, so that wouldn't explain it.
That would make the most sense, I just couldn't remember if she had won for one of her one-woman shows previously.
adamgreer said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "adamgreer said: "Has Bette won this award before? Maybe that's why she isn't on the list. "
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I guess Midler's winning this season's Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award renders her ineligible for a Distinguished Performance nomination...? She hasn't won the award before, so that wouldn't explain it.
That would make the most sense, I just couldn't remember if she had won for one of her one-woman shows previously.
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Yep! Quote from the official Drama League site:
"Note: Due to receiving The Drama League’s 2017 Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award, Bette Midler will not be considered for this year’s Distinguished Performance Award."
Interesting that A BRONX TALE got the shaft (with a slate of 10 nominees) along with PARAMOUR, IN TRANSIT, and CHARLIE. I thought this is where it would get in.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
I'm also sad that Denis Arndt missed out for Heisenberg. Had the show opened later in the season, I think he'd be showing up as a nominee on a lot more of these lists.
IdinaBellFoster said: "I'm most upset about Block missing. I hope this doesn't become a thing past this...if I had it my way she'd win the Tony this year."
Not to worry, IBF. She's a lock for a Tony nom at the very least, as well as Brandon Uranowitz. Re Borle's Drama League nom, interesting that one can get a 2-show nomination. Don't remember ever seeing something like that before..Kudos to Christian! Can't opine on his Charlie performance having not seen it yet but was very disappointed in his portrayal of Marvin in Falsettos. Others may disagree, of course.
For me, Caroline O'Connor was the clear standout in ANASTASIA. Although, as a whole, I enjoyed the show, it needed more of the mojo from the "Land of Yesterday" number.
It is curious that Patti wasn't given one of the citations along with Ebersole, though (I say this having not seen War Paint but from what I understand they're both excellent).
ELP said: "Re Borle's Drama League nom, interesting that one can get a 2-show nomination. Don't remember ever seeing something like that before..Kudos to Christian! "
DHP was nominated for two shows as well this year!
^perfectlymarvelous - Patti was given a citation. -
"The Drama League also wishes to acknowledge the previous recipients of the Distinguished Performance Award who appeared in New York productions this season. As the Award can only be won once in a performer’s lifetime, they are ineligible this season. Their exemplary work, however, is recognized and applauded.
Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard
Christine Ebersole, War Paint
Harvey Fierstein, Gently Down The Stream
Nathan Lane, The Front Page
Patti LuPone, War Paint
Mary-Louise Parker, Heisenberg
Live Schreiber, Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.