2005 DRAMA DESK Nominations - Reactions???- Page 4

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 12:45pm

I did not see her in this show, but yay for Veanne Cox. Makes up for the Caroline or Change universal snub last year.

[broadway86]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 12:47pm

I'm upset that Richardson didn't get nominated. It's odd... First "Streetcar" gets all of these nominations at the Outer Critics, the reviews come out, and then nothing from the Drama Desk.

[thirdrowcenter]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 12:49pm

Margo I am visually challenged, I saw Alan Arken and it registered as Alan Alda. I'm sorry.

[Plum]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 12:58pm

Too bad Cox's part this year isn't nearly as good as the one she played in Caroline, which should stil be running, dammit.

Have the producers of Gem of the Ocean been doing any kind of publicity drive at all? Sending things to voters? Something? Because the only reason I can think of for this complete snubbing is people's poor memories.

[umgeoboy]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:06pm

Congrats to altar boyz! 7 noms that rocks for the little show!

Wow I am shocked at no nomination for either sondheim show this year! Maybe his rein as king is starting to run out?

[pooryorick]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:07pm

The Gem snub is pretty stunning. Especially since play nominations included two Shanleys -- and Sailor's Song just wasn't very good -- and Sin which was more a documentary based on legal transcripts than a truly orginal play. As for the acting, was very surprised that Phylicia and Lisa got pushed out too ... but thought that virtually all of the acting nods were on the money. And while I'm not a huge believer in awards and think the OCC is so annoying, I do think the Drama Desk people did a decent job this year with recognizing as much as they could.

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:17pm

cathyhyatt,

If Matt was considered lead for this, Im guessing Kelli wouldve been considered lead as well, not featured. And I guess the two ladies from Dessa Rose took her spot!

Im about as surprised as everyone else to see Matt in the lead category, he was featured in the OCC noms, but Im happy anyway!

[alphieboy]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:21pm

Ok-
My problems...
1. Where is Esparza in the outstanding actor in a musical? This is surely a mistake, he should have gotten a nod here...(confused) I also feel Mrs. Dilly could have gotten a nod(just wait until the Tonys)
2. Gem of the Ocean? Iam a little confused here, why is this show being ignored? I dont understand that...
3. Matthew Morrison was clearly put into the wrong category( he should be supporting) then Esparza should get his rightful nod.
4. There is nothing good about Brooklyn except Ramona Keller! I think that this girl deserves a supporting actress nominee. She is overlooked because of the flop itself, but should still get a well deserved nod! oh well...

I can not wait until the Tonys

Updated On: 4/28/05 at 01:21 PM

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:23pm

Great for La Chaze. Maybe this will make her feel better, I know she's had a crappy time of it lately.

[Craig]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:27pm

A very big congratulations to Doug Cohen for his work on Children's Letters....

[Albin]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:29pm

where's Michael Benjamin Washington's featured actor nom?
How about a non-competitive ensemble award for Les Cagelles?

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:29pm

Congratulations to all the nominees. Some of my favorites:
Matt Morrison
Norm Lewis
Forbidden Broadway !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jen Simard
Dame Edna
Rachel York
Chanze.
Updated On: 4/28/05 at 01:29 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:30pm

Where is Esparaza in the outstanding actor in a musical? This is surely a mistake, he should have gotten a nod here...

It's Esparza first of all. Second, I'm pissed, but I didn't expect him to get one. Just like I don't expect him to get a Tony nod. I'll be disappointed, but there are too many this year who... I don't want to say are better than he is, because I don't think the way he's not truly shining is HIS fault so much as the fault of his material (maybe I'm just making excuses for him, I don't know) but anyway, who are just standing out way more than he is. He's kind of lost in Chitty. Not bad, just not Raúl.

[Plum]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:33pm

Les Cagelles aren't part of an ensemble cast- there's leads in La Cage. I was thinking the cast of Twelve Angry Men needs an ensemble award if any cast does.

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:37pm

We're at 89 posts and nobody has mentioned the snubs for Bill Irwin and Mireille Enos?

[sweetiedarlinmia]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:38pm

My heart hurts just thinking about this complete and utter iinjustice done to Gem.

[pooryorick]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:40pm

Agreed on Mirielle. Irwin is nominated.

[popcultureboy]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:45pm

Oh so he is. I'm so blind.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:53pm

I think Esparza is in the wrong show to suit his talents.

[Roddick19]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 1:54pm

I'm so happy Matt Morrison got a nod for Light in the PIazza. He is being so overlooked by critics because of the magnitude of Victoria Clark (who is amazing). I'm so so so excited for him!!!

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 2:04pm

Well, a couple of notes. I do think some of the omissions were odd-Litghow, Ramirez, etc. But I do hafta say there were some nominations, a lot of off-broadway that did make me happy. I'm very happy for the "Audience" getting a best musical nomination, I think it was great, very intelligent, and certainly in my opinion more deserving than any other Broadway show left. And it should certainly win lighting design, took a lot of effort to highlight each section.

Also pleased with Jen Simard's nomination for FB, both times I saw it, she was really great, makes me laugh, does great impersonations, has a great voice, and I'm happy for her.

Also interesting that the drama desk gives separate awards for music and lyrics, that should be interesting to see who takes each.

I also agree it is slightly odd Matt is in leading category, I too would have thought he should be in featured, and I agree with Mistress on Kelli-she was probably put in leading but was knocked out for the Dessa Rose people, but I'd expect to see her there Tony time.

[alphieboy]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 2:06pm

Excuse my extra a mistake. I just expected him to get a nod. I felt he deserved one. Just a little shocked I guess...

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 2:06pm

He is, Bobby; he's talented enough that there's no reason he can't do it, but it's just... not right.

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 2:08pm

Poppy, I didn't mention her because I *blush* couldn't remember her name.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 2:10pm

Emcee. I can't figure out if we agree or disagree. What I'm saying is, traditional musical comedy, fluff and all that, probably isn't the best thing for Esparza to do. He can do it, but it just doesn't seem to be a perfect match, not because he isn't talented. Make sense?