I actually think the opposite might happen: Billy Elliot and 9 to 5 are going to (continue) to do fine whether or not they get Tony Awards....so what a great way to help boost the success of a truly special and unique musical, that might OTHERWISE be lost by the wayside.
And then again, perhaps they will just vote for the BEST new musical.
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.
Given the "ROA" reviews, I would be very surprised if it did not get a Best Musical nod. I am not saying that it deserves to or not, but I dont think you can really ignore the reviews.
The "Shrek" reviews were mixed (at best)- My opinion, the worst musical that I saw this year.
What the hell, blaxx, there has only been only ONE official review released so far. The show doesn't open until tomorrow but I started this thread to post the (very early) review.
What exactly is a "real review thread"? Ha...does it matter/what difference could it possibly make?
"Rock of Ages" had the better reviews, and a better track record so far. I'd be surprised if it didn't get a nomination. But I wish title of show would get the sympathy vote.
Better track record? It's only been open a week or two. And I'm not trying to laud tos; but there isn't much to compare yet.
BUT...I'm torn between Shrek and ROA for the last spot. I havent' seen either yet which is why I cannot decide. But my gut feeling is that the TONY folk won't see the merit in ROA and go with Shrek.
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.
The changes that have been implemented since Second Stage and the DC run addressed all the misgivings some of the critics had the last time.
I'd imagine most will follow suit with what we've already seen in AM New York.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.