Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
#1Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 5:02am
Having seen both shows twice I think it would be a sin if Lucas Steele didn't win or even nominated for featured. I love Gavin C, have spoken with him several times...a dedicated and deserving win also, and a terribly nice and giving actor.
However Lucas Steele is giving a performance you could not imagine "on paper", violin, choreography, he's in terrific voice; even with some of Comet's perceived "flaws" (which I don't understand), you should see Lucas' performance.
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#3Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 8:56am
Agreed. Lucas is my pick but I wouldn't be mad if Gavin did win.
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#4Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 9:04am
I agree!! I love Gavin Creel and his Dolly performance, but Lucas is definitely one of the highlights of Great Comet, and my pick for Featured Actor as well.
His final Anatole scene in the show when he belts a high C# is Tony worthy alone 
Nycat63
Broadway Star Joined: 10/31/16
#5Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 9:04am
Have to agree too and add to the reasons the extreme physicality of the show for Lucas (those stairs!) and the heightened pressure of having part of the audience right there next to you able to see every move and facial expression. Almost superhuman when you put it all together.
#6Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 9:10am
I did see Comet with Lucas' understudy and while he was good, he didn't have the spark Lucas has. Anatole really disappeared with the understudy (especially during "Balaga/The Abduction", which made me appreciate what Lucas does even more.
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#8Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 12:27pm
Both are deserving but it really should go to Lucas!
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#9Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:00pm
Strongly agree. Lucas is incredible. When he starts doing that high stepping dance, while playing the violin, while singing... oh man
#10Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:07pm
Saw Lucas Steele just last month and he it seemed like he was just phoning it in. Gavin Creel, on the other hand...
Gavin gets my vote!
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PaulWom
Featured Actor Joined: 8/8/16
#11Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:08pm
WayTooBroadway said: "Saw Lucas Steele just last month and he it seemed like he was just phoning it in. Gavin Creel, on the other hand...
Gavin gets my vote!
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I literally don't understand how you could phone in a performance like that. It's not physically possible.
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#12Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:09pm
I thought Lucas was phoning it in as well. And I actually was never that impressed with him. Gavin all the way.
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#13Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:13pm
Lucas Steele in Great Comet, phoning it in? HA!
#14Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:14pm
I thought Lucas was brilliant, but you can't count out the love the industry has for Creel. He's been around awhile and this seems like his best shot at a win.
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#15Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:30pm
I did't care for Lucas either. There was something disconnected from his performance the night I saw it. My vote goes for Gavin.
Updated On: 4/28/17 at 03:30 PM
#16Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 3:58pm
@little_sally, who would you want to win if it came down to Steele and Brandon Uranowitz.
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#17Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:04pm
I have to say I'm a little baffled at some that are saying Lucas is phoning it in.
There are many things one could say about that performance, and that is not one that jumps to my mind.
#18Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:05pm
Hey Gang
I knew when I started this thread people would agree to disagree.
I just wish everyone could be lucky enough to see both Lucas and Gavin regardless of the awards they may win. They are both "star turns" and their huge talents are clearly on stage. (I do think "disingenuous" is a little harsh, but your opinion is certainly your own.) I felt total joy watching them both and wish them the best, regardless, of the outcome.
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#19Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:05pm
Steele- along with the other featured cast members who have been with the show since off-Broadway- really do a lot more with the material than is immediately obvious on the page. The featured roles in Great Comet are really quite small, often just one spotlight solo, if that; yet what this cast is so good at doing is making those few moments count in an amazing way. Steele, McLean, Ashford, Bell, and Grey have been with the show for going on five years and are very at home in their roles, and it shows in every moment onstage. They're able to deliver star turns on limited stage time.
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#20Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:11pm
Maybe I read a lot of blogs praising Steele's performance that when I finally watched it i was quite underwhelmed. He didn't bring anything special to the role. He was good. But I don't believe it was a tony worthy performance. And I love Comet as much as I want it to win Best Musical. But for supporting actor? Gavin has my vote as well. He was able to balance the charm and naivite of the character and sang his heart out more than I can say for any other potential supporting actors (except maybe for the Anastacia, GD and Bandstand actors for I still haven't watched them yet).
Emotionally though, the actors (featured) that have touched me so much this season were Brandon Uranowitz and Andrew Rannels for Falsettos. Even so, I am still hoping Gavin brings home the medallion.
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#21Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:13pm
I disagree. It's Lucas for me all the way. Not only was he one of the funniest performances I've seen all year, but he sings the hell out of it and runs up all those STAIRS while doing so. In addition, I was actually quite moved by his performance in Pierre And Anatole, where he has a breakdown upon finally understanding the consequences of his actions, and then resolves to continue denying them.
#22Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:15pm
I think both Gavin and Lucas were amazing! I think it was Lucas's production to shine!
#23Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 4:41pm
Hey Kad, (you are the Man)
(seeing Comet again in 3 weeks)
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#24Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 5:03pm
PaulWom said: "I disagree. It's Lucas for me all the way. Not only was he one of the funniest performances I've seen all year..."
uhh is Anatole a comedic character? i've never thought of him that way
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#25Gavin Is Great But Lucas Steele Should Get Tony
Posted: 4/28/17 at 5:06pm
gypsy101 said: "PaulWom said: "I disagree. It's Lucas for me all the way. Not only was he one of the funniest performances I've seen all year..."
uhh is Anatole a comedic character? i've never thought of him that way
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Lucas plays him as both comedic and threatening. I mean, he is VERY over the top (and intentionally so). He enters in a cloud of light like Jesus Christ, and in the Abduction holds a note for 20 second then winks at the audience after they go nuts. He constantly breaks the fourth wall in very clever spots.
