2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders- Page 10
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
#225re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 11:36amCiarron, considering you have yet to see McDonald's performance, I'd say that statement is a little premature, regardless of how great Ebersole is.
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.
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Ciaron McCarthy
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#226re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 11:48amsomethingwicked I get what you're saying but this has more to do with Tony habits than the actual performances. I've been to the Tonys almost every year since I was a kid and I am willing to bet a lot of money that Ebersole will win. I would be delighted if Audra won!! I love her! But on a personal level I want Ebersole to win.
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#227re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 12:53pmstephanie stephanie stephanie stephanie
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#228re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 12:57pm
Why was this bumped?
There is absolutely NOTHING to add to this topic at this time. Same stars, same speculation, same buzz.
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-Charlie Manson
#229re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:13pmMunk: In one of the COMPANY threads, people were saying that Raul should win the Tony. In one of the GREY GARDENS threads, we were arguing about Christine's chances of winning...that inspired me to bump this thread. Sorry that you are so mad about the fact that I decided to bump it even though there is "NOTHING to add to this topic at this time. Same stars, same speculation, same buzz."
#230re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:16pmIf I was placing bets now, I would easily put my money down for Esparza and Ebersole. Sorry if that upsets anyone.
#231re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:27pm
WAT: I didn't look to see who bumped it, and didn't know it was you. Regardless, it doesn't make me mad...I was honestly just wondering.
Esparza seems like a sure thing thus far, but he's really the only serious contendor at this point. Sure, Arden has his fans and got some nice reviews, but as far as serious performances go, he's the only thing.
If CURTAINS does open, don't you think that David Hyde Pierce might give him a run for his money?
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#232re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:29pm
Of course he will, munk.
That's what is so silly about this entire discussion - we haven't seen all the contenders yet.
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#233re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:31pm
"If CURTAINS does open, don't you think that David Hyde Pierce might give him a run for his money?"
I haven't seen either performance yet, but my answer to this question is yes.
#234re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:31pmRight. And there's always the chance that we will get a last minute revival (Roundabout) or British import to stir things up.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#235re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:34pmAnd by the way, CURTAINS will be open in time for 2007 eligibility.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#236re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:35pmHas that been officially announced? Or did you speak to Monk herself?
#237re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:37pmHaha, I wish! No, I have another friend involved in the production.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#238re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:46pmGreat! I'm looking forward to seeing it...I love Monk, Ziemba, Pierce and Danieley!
#239re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 2:14pmI have heard whispers of March 17 and March 22. Don't know which is which, and what is what, though.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
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#240re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 2:19pm
WAT I never said that Ebersole would win based on the New York Times review, I just meant to say that her buzz is stronger than LuPone's. And by the way, Princeton, the New York Times may not know what the public wants but the public is not the one who votes for the Tonys so your comment made little sense.
I don't think Ebersole is a lock but I do believe her buzz is pretty strong.
And by the way, if Curtain transfers, Monk will definitely stir things up in this already interesting competition.
#241re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/2/06 at 2:19pm
Of course, anything could happen. Except with Ebersole. 
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#242re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/9/06 at 4:01pmEbersole will win, but Cheno, Steph, Ashley, and Audra will get nods.
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#243re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/9/06 at 4:03pmAnd, what if Grey Gardens is not a financial hit and the show closes? How good would Ebersole's chances be?
Corine2
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#244re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/9/06 at 4:14pm
Bite your tongue.
Grey Gardens is a gem! I LOVED it off broadway and I loved it even more on broadway.
It is time to educate tourists. It is so brilliant and Ebersole gives the performance of a lifetime.
Granted, it is not the kind of show you could see 12 times like Avenue Q. It is a real downer, but everyone needs to see Ebersole sing REVOLUTION.
EVERYONE!
RIVETING. BRILLIANT. HEARTWRENCHING.
Updated On: 11/9/06 at 04:14 PM
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#245re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/9/06 at 5:11pm
I adore Charlotte D'Amoise. All the best to her, and Kristin Chenoweth, and I hope they both get at least nominations.
However, Celia deserves a Tony and I don't care which category, but I just love her as a singer, actress, anything. She might get featured, I can see that happening (I still cannot believe she lost to Sara Ramirez but I don't want to bring that up.)
However, seeing as Ebersole took the Drama Desk from people like Patti LuPone, she just might win.
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#246re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/9/06 at 5:35pmbefore opening night, I could say with 99% confidence that gg would run through the tonys. now I can say with 100% confidence that it will. there's no chance it will close. none.
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#247re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/9/06 at 10:26pm
Beth Leavel - The Drowsy Chaperone
Sutton Foster- The Drowsy Chaperone
Eden Espinosa - Wicked
#248re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/17/06 at 8:52pm
We can add Donna Murphy to the mix of possible contenders:
Donna Murphy, LOVEMUSIK
Kristin Chenoweth, THE APPLE TREE
Christine Ebersole, GREY GARDENS
Laura Bell Bundy, LEGALLY BLONDE
Ashley Brown, MARY POPPINS
Lea Michele, SPRING AWAKENING
Audra McDonald, 110 IN THE SHADE
Debra Monk, CURTAINS
Stephanie J. Block, THE PIRATE QUEEN
Charlotte d'Amboise, A CHORUS LINE
Jenn Colella, HIGH FIDELITY
Personally, I think we can cross d'Amboise and Colella off the list. Those two aside, we still have very tight competition.
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-Kad
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Updated On: 11/17/06 at 08:52 PM
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#249re: 2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
Posted: 11/17/06 at 8:55pmAs much as I hate to say it, because I thought she was excellent, I think we can cross Ashley Brown off the list too.
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