MTVMANN, look for the LoveMusik thread a few of threads down. Donna Murphy will be playing Lotte Lenya.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
Ebersole IS "that" brilliant. Unless Audra does something revolutionary (the role of Lizzie Curry doesn't lend itself to anything new) and Monk does something outside of a strong comedic performance, Ebersole has STILL got it in the bag.
I'm so glad someone said that! She really was. In my mind, no one else could have played that role any better than the divine Ms. E. Also-Someone in the business with whom I've been in touch said they thought Monk would be featured. IMHO-Both Ebersole and Wilson deserve to win. (I don't know if they will both win-being from the same show may not help them out here. The Tony voters may want to spread the wins out across shows. Ebersole's performance was phenomenal and I predict she'll win. Wilson should win-but those who should sometimes don't.) I hope both ladies win, but to echo Munkustrap-Ebersole is THAT GOOD. She's got the award as long as the show stays open. She's playing 2 roles and has only missed 3 shows in 1 1/2 years (B'way and Off-B'way.)a track record to be proud of. Best Featured is harder to call, I agree. (Wilson deserves it, but Ebersole is pretty much guaranteed to win in her category, so it may be very hard.)
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I don't think Ebersole is a lock at all. She was excellent in GG; however, she's faced with stiff competition from Donna Murphy, whose role as Lenya will be just as demanding acting-wise as Ebersole's. I think it really depends how Lovemusik is received...GG got lukewarm reviews and may very well be closed by Tony time. If Lovemusik lives up to the hype that I'm sure will surround it once performances begin, then I think Murphy stands a real shot.
As for MacDonald and Chenoweth, they are both outstanding performers, but neither stands a shot at winning. Chenoweth's role is not as demanding in the acting department as Ebersole's and Murphy's, and MacDonald has 4 Tonys already.
"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one."
-Stella Adler
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
Ebersole also already has a Tony. I don't think Murphy's 2 Tonys will throw her completely out of the running, especially if she (and Lovemusik) get stellar reviews, which is entirely possible considering the creative team behind it.
"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one."
-Stella Adler
I was just pointing it out. Personally, I don't really care who wins - it seems there will be a very healthy competition in this category this year and that's the exciting part.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
Donna Murphy is a goddess. I don't really want Kristin Chenoweth to be nominated because I've heard that in THE APPLE TREE its just her being her funny self. It seems she is cutesy and funny with everything she does.
Ebersole is not the first person to play two roles in the same show - not even the only in this category this year - and one of those is one that is laid out for her on film - not being created off of a page. Yes, she's wonderful, but some of these arguments as to why she will definitely win at this point - when we've yet to see McDonald, Monk and Murphy - are a little over the top.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
McDonald, Monk and Murphy - sounds like a law firm: "McDonald, Monk and Murphy, how can I bill you?"
Seriously, though, I agree with Rath here - it is way too early to be making these predictions. There are many variables and several new shows coming in with stellar names atached. As I said before, the exciting thing here is that there are going to be so many choices this year, and it will be a real competition for once. In almost EVERY category, not just Leading Actress in a Musical.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
I hope Barbara Walsh gets nominated for Best Featured Actress. People are saying she has completely revolutionized her portrayal of Joanne. I only saw the first preview, so I can't wait to revisit the show, and see her improved Joanne.
-Ben Brantley's 10 Best Broadway shows of the year -David Cote's 10 Best Shows of the year -Adam Feldman's 10 Best shows of the year -The Newark Star Ledger's 10 best shows of the year -Entertainment Weekly's 10 best shows of the year list (it got the # 2 spot) -Time Magazine's 10 best shows of the year list (it got the #1 spot) -Linda Winer's 10 best shows of the year list (it got the #4 spot)
And if we're talking reviews, here are the verdicts, according to Variety:
Out of 18 reviews:
13 pro 1 con 4 mixed
So get your heads out of your ass.
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LEGALLY BLONDE's biggest enemy isn't HIGH FIDELITY, it's the Palace Theatre. It's too big, and I think the producers were stupid to put it there. They should have snagged the Atkinson after MOON and let GREASE have the Palace. It would have helped them out considerably.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."-Charlie Manson