Tony Awards Shake-up: GLORY DAYS Arrives to Broadway THIS Season

[CapnHook]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:11pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/116037.html

So looks like it will be

A CATERED AFFAIR*
GLORY DAYS
IN THE HEIGHTS
PASSING STRANGE

*XANADU if AFFAIR gets panned.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:18pm

I find the use of the word "likely" in each of the first two paragraphs interesting. And why are we assuming that this show is going to be worthy of a Tony nomination?

[ItsCalledHistory]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:18pm

Of course the article says AIMING for Broadway this season - so no shake-up quite yet. While it seems like it could very well happen, let's get the show on Broadway before we speculate the best musical nominees. And while we're at it let's wait for A Catered Affair and Cry Baby to offically open too... despite the buzz on both.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:26pm

Assuming it gets to Broadway as the producers are AIMING for, yes, of course - a given.

But judging from the buzz from the Signature Theatre production, and by buzz alone, I'd say it's a stronger contender than THE LITTLE MERMAID, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, and CRY-BABY.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:28pm

Lord only when it'll actualy 'GET HERE' - I mean, seriously? Every article I've read on the 'transfer' states "LIKELY" within the first few sentences. Capn, I don't know where your instinctions lie either ... Have you *seen* the show before? Do you *really* think it's worthy of a 'Best Musical' nomination in place of the Fierstein-Bucchino-Doyle trifecta that makes 'the most of silence' in the poignant and emotionally-satisfying A CATERED AFFAIR, or even the John Waters' inspired musical romp that is CRY-BABY playing the Marquis? Let's wait for it to actually go-up first - Again, NO DATES have been announced, so let's just ... take it one step at a time.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:29pm

Remember all that really positive buzz for "Legally Blonde?"

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:30pm

That's sounds right. But again let's not ASSUME anything now.. look at CRY-BABY-almost everyone thought that it would be nominated too...but as the day goes by-- there's more and more negative word of mouth on the show...

Also XANADU got better reviews than IN THE HEIGHTS (let's not forget that) though I am not saying that's its sure to be nominated, if XANADU wont get any nominations.. most likely it will probably fold.

We can still not assume A CATERED AFFAIR - considering Ive heard that CRY-BABY was more enjoyable than ACA and it has better music.. I dont know if that's possible, since CRY-BABY' score is really forgettable...more & more reviews I read- they are all saying the same thing. We are not really sure about GLORY DAYS neither- Look at CRY-BABY- its getting butchered everyday here & at ATC.

For now- the safest bets are PASSING STRANGE and unfortunately- which might disappoint a lot of you- is XANADU....then IN THE HEIGHTS....

I guess.. It looks like this year is the year of musicals with small scenery! It seems to me that this three musicals wont get any shots at Best New Musical- namely YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE LITTLE MERMAID & CRY-BABY - i know its early but word of mouth is getting worse than ever on this show. I guess they underestimated the New Yorkers (& the Northeast) theater goers..

J*
Updated On: 3/19/08 at 02:30 PM

[singingbackup]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:32pm

I think that Xanadu has just as good a chance for a nomination.

[dramadude]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:32pm

Updated On: 4/25/08 at 02:32 PM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:34pm

No official announcement has been made. Just a report from Variety saying that it is likely that the show will open this season. Nothing sure yet.

[Craig]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:40pm

"I guess they underestimated the New Yorkers (& the Northeast) theater goers.. "

65 percent of theatergoers in 2007 were tourists.

Not an argument for/against awards but for audiences alone - shows that don't require a mastery of english fare better with the foreign tourists for obvious reasons. That's one contributing factor to Phantom's (for example) long run. You can go not knowing a word of english and understand what's going on.

[Not Barker, Todd.]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:40pm

They could pull a Xanadu and open as the first show of next season. This late in the game, and with it coming right out of left field, it would have to be Pulitzer worthy to steal any awards.

[H.Higgins]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:49pm

We have NO reason to assume "Glory Days" would receive a Best Musical Tony nomination over "Xanadu."

"Xanadu" was unamimously praised by the major critics and DEFINITELY deserves a spot on the Tony nominations roster for Best Musical.

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 2:57pm

Xanadu definitely deserves a nomination for best musical. It's really quite good. (Which I didn't expect when I first saw it. I was pleasantly surprised!)

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 3:06pm

Only time will tell what will happen cannot wait to see though...

[jaystarr]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 3:08pm

"Don't count your chickens until they're hatched"



(just kidding, okay?)


J*
Updated On: 3/20/08 at 03:08 PM

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 3:10pm

Re: Glory Days. Over 40 years of committed theatregoing, I have seen MANY instances of a show getting positive (or even rave) notices out-of-town or elsewhere (e.g., Status Quo Vadis in Chicago; Seussical in Boston; Boeing-Boeing in London) and then laying an egg in NYC. IMO, Glory Days should take a deep breath and make sure that everything's up to par before attempting Broadway (or even Off-Broadway).

Of course, I've seen it work the other way (think Funny Thing in Washington, DC).

In the end, it's all a crap shoot.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 3:25pm

LOL @ Jaystarr

[CapnHook]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 5:50pm

Sorry - I guess I assumed that it was general knowledge that this news article meant "likely." Since everyone seems to be getting angry at the thought that I didn't state this in my post, let me re-try using kiddie lingo:

Assuming that the production of GLORY DAYS does open this season, this could potentially now take a spot in the 4 nods for Best Musical. The buzz has been strong for the show - which doesn't say much ie CRY-BABY's out of town raves and now pans from NY preview audiences.

Better?

RE: XANADU...I strongly agree it should get a nod. It's my favorite musical of the season, followed by PASSING STRANGE. But I think it is in danger of getting snubbed *if* A CATERED AFFAIR becomes a strong contender. ACA is coming at a time when a fresh new show could be the talk of the town, but if it tanks it'll get dismissed very quickly.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 6:05pm

Glory days wont be nominated.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 6:06pm

I wouldn't assume to nominate Glory Days, even if it does arrive.

[NYC10040]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 6:12pm

Liverpool...have you seen Glory Days?

I think we should all hope that a show that has completely original book, music, and lyrics does get nominated. Perhaps it will make more producers take chances on younger writers.

I think it is unfair to judge a show's chances of nominations before it even opens (or before it is confimed that it is opening for that matter).

[Liverpool]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 6:13pm

Oy the shills for this show are ALREADY HERE? god save us.

[NYC10040]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 6:21pm

I am in NO WAY connected to the show...I happened to see it at Signature, and I enjoyed it immensely.

You, on the other hand, avoided my question....did you see it??? If not, I kindly ask that you reserve your opinions regarding the show (and its award chances) until you have indeed seen it. Thanks!

[TonyVincent]

Posted: 3/19/08 at 6:21pm

Any chance they'll nominate Little Mermaid just to boost Tony ratings? More chance to get the Disney audience to tune in if the Disney show is performing a number.