WAY TOO EARLY 2023 Tony Award Predictions

One season of Broadway has come and gone, so let’s make some bold predictions for next year! Who are the early frontrunners? Who should we keep our eyes on? Are there any shows eyeing Broadway that are ripe for an award?



Let’s discuss!

I hope Sharon D Clarke will not be affected by the curse of the fall show that closed too early for anyone to remember it

Jordan Catalano said: "Sharon D Clarke and Tonya Pinkins will both win awards, as the universe attempts to right egregious wrongs."

Is Tonya slated to be in a show next season, or are you just trying to manifest that?

Best Musical - Once Upon A Once More Time

Forget 2023, let's focus on 2024. Discus!

Lead Actress in a Play - Jodie Comer (Prima Facie)

Best Play - Prima Facie

Best Musical - Kimberly Akimbo

Best Musical Revival - Camelot, Into The Woods, or 1776 (Can't really make a decision, just my top 3)

Best Play Revival - Death of A Salesman

I predict Betsy Wolfe will be nominated for her first Tony award, but I unfortunately can’t see her winning

Best Costume Design Musical - Arianne Phillips for The Devil Wears Prada

But nothing for Almost Famous? Has it been forgotten before it even begins?

Best Actor in a Musical could be between J. Harrison Ghee in Some Like it Hot or Will Swenson in A Beautiful Noise if we get another MJ situation. As for Lead Actress, I'm looking out for Victoria Clark in Kimberly Akimbo, Adrianna Hicks in Some Like it Hot or maybe Luna in KPOP or Crystal Lucas-Perry in 1776. Featured Actor is currently less clear but Paulo Szot in & Juliet is a possibility given that David Bedella won the Olivier for the role. As for Featured Actress, I think Bonnie Milligan in Kimberly Akimbo and maybe Beth Leavel in The Devil Wears Prada could be out front.

I can't imagine K Pop lasting past January.....So many musicals are opening this season.

betyourass said: "I can't imagine K Pop lasting past January.....So many musicals are opening this season."

Honestly, can see KPOP being the hit of the season if it manages to capture even a fraction of the energy of the phenomenon (admittedly, it's one I'm not personally familiar with).