2007 DRAMA DESK NOMINATIONS — Page 3

"Ahh yes, scooter, all the Legally Blonde "groupies"
Everyone that likes Spring Awakening, Mary Poppins, etc...that's okay.

But god forbid anyone be happy for Legally Blonde."


A little ludicrous, no?

A little off-topic, but I must defend myself...

Had the book and score been better for LB, I'd understand the overwhelming number of people loving it to death. Sounds like the WICKED syndrome. (But WICKED, as much as I'm not a big fan, is a
much better show than LEGALLY BLONDE.)

While I thought MARY POPPINS was boring and SPRING AWAKENING the best show I've seen this season, far be it from me to tell anyone what to like and what not to like. If you want to be a LB groupie, along with every 15 year old girl and their baby sister, knock yourself out. To each his own.

I'm just saying (and mark my words) that LEGALLY BLONDE may do well in Tony nominations -- undeservedly so -- but possible due to a lack of things from which to choose. The chances of it winning any Tonys, however, are right there alongside those chances of THE WEDDING SINGER last year. (In other words, nil.) The possible exception would be an award for Orfeh, because she did well, but the material she's given is pretty bad. (That Irish song is so dumb.)

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Balgord is terrific and deserves her nom.
I think Block and Fraser should have been included also.
(she is better than Cheno was, and at least as good as Bundy Michelle)

For me the two biggest missing noms are Daniele and Bress's Choreography for PQ and the most glorious Costume Design in New York right now: Martin Pakledinaz also for PQ.

Curtain - I haven't seen the other shows to make comparisons but you echo my thoughts about the costumes and choreography being left out. I wish they would've been recognized.

Congrats to Balgord who I think did a wonderful job, as well as all the other nominees!

Updated On: 4/26/07 at 01:33 PM

I'm really surprised SJB didn't get one. I think she should have.

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While a very talented vocalist, I dont think Block's acting is up to par with the other nominees.

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Pardon my ignorance but when do Tony nominations come out?

Interesting who they consider featured/leading, I'm also surprised by some of the nominations...the Tonys are gonna be a lot different than this.

Ah, thanks Emcee. That is perfect, I'll be in the city at that exact time, so I can make sure I see all the nominees.

oh god the Legally Blonde backlash starts with all the kids on broadway world YAWN

The show is a lot of fun and thats all it was ever meant to be and it does it WELL so deserves all its nominations.

Lets not forget the fact the most musicals ,plays etc are based on something(book, film etcLike the much loved Spring Awakening ) so it really shouldn't make a difference thats its based on a film.

Shocked Spring Awakening did not get lighting (maybe they were drunk)

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Updated On: 4/26/07 at 02:12 PM

Wow, not much love for JOURNEY'S END. Very surprised at that. I agree with Wanna Be A Foster, I think Hugh Dancy should have gotten Spacey's spot. Dancy was brilliant but I found that Spacey hurt the production more than anything. He was completely hammy & too flamboyant.

Happy for the nomination for Raúl. Not a surprise, but I'm glad & hope he wins.

Linda Balgord?? I could hardly understand one word she said. I thought Hadley Fraser & the choreography were the only standouts in that show.

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I agree, though, that Sands deserves recognition. He makes a thrilling Broadway debut. I would love to see him recognized with a Tony nomination for Featured Actor. John Ahlin was the other standout for me in the Featured category. I hope these men are remembered come Tony nomination time.

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I'm sad that Alexander G. didn't get a nom.



Oh well.

Not one nomination for A CHORUS LINE?

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The ACL snub was suprising.

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Now this is how it should be.