Official Norbert Leo Butz Love Thread — Page 43

I don't know if Chrys has seen the noms yet, but she'll prob. be disappointed about Raul and Christian...but happy for Sutton and Marc.

Come in, Chrys!

And broadway betty, I know you have lots of feedback!

Alejandra

Azaria does not sing at all, Beach I can't see winning and Curry is totally waisted in his role. But with all those big names out there I just worry, I'm a worrier.
The momentum, the performance, and the accolades are all in Norbert's corner though! YAY!

I just watched the Sardi's clip, that was awesome! Yay, Norbs. And I was really interested to see John's, glad Norb got to poke fun at it!

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Hi ya'll! Well, *ahem*, let me start by saying that it was obvious that Norbert would be nominated but it's so nice to see his name announced on tv. I had to let out a joyful giggle when I heard his name, as I did when I heard Sara. If you didn't know, I adore her! And I'm just so stupified as to WHY WHY WHY Christian Borle wasn't nominated??? He and Sara are the best things about Spam.

While Hank is very funny, he doesn't sing. At least DHP has the Jew song but Hank speaks his few musical lines. It's cool to see Tim Curry on stage but he doesn't do anything great with his role. While I think John is very funny, Norbert totally steals the show away from him. And I haven't seen La Cage, but I think that Gary Beach's nom was just a way to show him that people like and support him. I think Norbs got this one wrapped up with a bow but I'm not going to get too excited(well, maybe after I'm done with my oral presentation today).

About DRS going up against Spam in most categories, I'm a little worried because so many people see Spam as the *it* show when it's just hype surrounding the three lead *names* and a cult movie fanbase. I love DRS and I want it to eat Spam up but I just don't know how they will vote.

I am almost positive that Norbert will win that I'm willing to bet on it(if I were a beting betty) but I don't want to set myself up for dissapointment. And it would make me the happiest girl in the world if Sara would win! I am really rooting for Yazbeck to win best score. I think that he is a musical theater genius and the ATW needs to recognize that. Broadway needs him and I hope they show it after not giving it to him for TFM.

This is too long for such an early hour but I just had some nuggets I wanted to throw youz guysez way. :)

Can't wait for the DD! Go Norbert! Go Norbert!
Norbert! DD! Norbert! Tony!
I can feel it people!

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Thanks, SP, but what do you not agree with. Please don't let it be Sara! She's a goddess! And how did you become a legend in a month??? Go, SP! *snaps*

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I was just thinking what a shame it would be if Norbs win was the DRS win, like in the OCC. Hugh won last year for his performance in an awful show, but DRS is a great show that deserves a much better outcome. I really hope that the Wing will recognize DRS and all the talent that put it together. Spam is not good enough to clean-up like Producers. Producers wasn't good enough to clean up like it did. No way in hell was the Producer score better than TFM, no freakin' way!

Okay, that's enough of my morning breakdown!

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Take heart, guys..in 1998 Alan Cumming won for not only his first Broadway show, but against Brian Stokes Mitchell, who was a bigger "name".

I also think John will be quietly throwing his support behind Norbert winning, he just seems like that kind of gracious guy.

What a gorgeous night--hearing the nominations made me want to go into NY tonight and see something--


I hope you win again, and will report back EVERY little detail!

And you can yell, "I WIN, I WIN, I WIN, I WIN, I WIN!"

I agree with wendy. I hate to be this optimistic, especially since in most cases, I'm not--but I truly think Norbert will win the Tony. I am concerned that his win will be the only one major one for DRS, though.

I do like Tim Curry, but my god, if he beats out Norbert, I will freak. I like Hank Azaria as well, and I heard nice things about his performance...but hasn't he made it even harder for him to win b/c of his scheduling conflicts/absences?

smart penguin, please don't hide your head in shame over posting often. LOL. I probably post more than you do!

I am thrilled for Sherie! As she's one of my idols, I would love for her to win. But her role doesn't seem big enough, for one thing.

Alejandra

wendy: OMG, that would be the dream come true! :)

I have a hard time picturing other actors in these roles, especially Norbert.

Alejandra

I love that story that made my day!
I did not get in DRS, the lottery was really strong today which is a great sign though!
I saw Chitty and did not like it much.
Trying DRS again tomorrow!

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Who thinks Curry will win Betty?
I will hunt them down and knock them over the head.

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But (and admittedly this is more a hope than a fact)
Norbert is the BREAKOUT performer, I really think Curry got his nomination more on his name. The politics could point Norbert's way too, people say Lithgow will be pushing for Norbert instead of himself. I think there will be lots of BAD publicity if they go with Curry. I really only see it happening in that worst case scenario, a Spamalot sweep... I would hate that.

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