2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders- Page 15
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#350
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:43pm
I agree Munk, but in terms of Tony hopes and Critical praise, Blonde will no doubt be compared to Singer and Fidelity.
In terms of box office, yes, the Palace is a huge enemy. That theatre just hasn't been able to find the right show since Aida left.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#351
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:47pm
Well, the critics were harsh on THE WEDDING SINGER whose material (upon first glance) appears to be Shakespeare next to BLONDE - so who knows.
Jerry Mitchell is a talented guy...but can he direct a show?
If we're lucky, at the first preview after "Omigod you guys," the Palace theatre will crumble, the ghost of Judy Garland will rise up in the air (a la the genie in Aladdin), pick up the creative team, but them in a shaker, pour them in a martini glass, and drink them down - never to be seen again.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#352
Posted: 1/29/07 at 2:51pmWe can only hope, Munk.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#353
Posted: 1/29/07 at 3:03pm
Wouldn't you love to actually see that happen?
A ghost of Judy Garland bellowing something out like "How da-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-re youu!!!"
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#354
Posted: 1/29/07 at 3:05pm
Poor Judy. She must have had a wonderful time at Lestat.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#355
Posted: 3/5/07 at 11:34pm
Munk, remember...
Some of us like Blonde.
ps...
GO AWAY
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#356
Posted: 3/5/07 at 11:36pm
Thank you for bumping up this thread for no reason whatsoever.
Clearly, some people like BLONDE. I have no opinion, as I haven't seen it. Have you?
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#357
Posted: 3/6/07 at 12:01am
If we're lucky, at the first preview after "Omigod you guys," the Palace theatre will crumble, the ghost of Judy Garland will rise up in the air (a la the genie in Aladdin), pick up the creative team, but them in a shaker, pour them in a martini glass, and drink them down - never to be seen again.
That doesn't sound like not having an opinion. Yes, some of us like Blonde. It even got good reviews in San Francisco. Saying that the Wedding Singer (which, IIRC, got middling out of town reviews) is Shakespeare compared to Blonde is just false based on all available evidence.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#358
Posted: 3/6/07 at 12:26am
You need to chill out.
I don't have an opinion on the show. My saying that wasn't about the show as much as it was about the genre.
Yes, it got good reviews in CA. That's why I said "CLEARLY, some people like it."
Shakespeare compared to BLONDE was an exaggerated comparison meant for laughs. It's exaggerated on purpose, and clearly you're the only one who, unfortunately, took it seriously. FALSE based on available evidence? You're a joke. You need to chill out. You're nuts.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#359
Posted: 3/6/07 at 12:30amIf Christine Ebersole does not get the Tony, I will boycott the Tonys for the rest of my life.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#360
Posted: 3/6/07 at 12:32am
You're a joke. You need to chill out. You're nuts.
Were all three really necessary? The middle is the only statement that seems reasonable. I just don't understand the amount of vitriol being spewed at Blonde - it's not like musicals based on movies are anything new.
This is all off-topic, anyway.
The only lead actress I care about is Ebersole. She has it in the bag - who cares who else is nominated?
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#361
Posted: 3/6/07 at 12:41am
There are a lot of talented women in this category.
I pretty much think this is a lock for Ebersole.
Anyone else agree?
If Ebersole loses I will be very surprised.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#362
Posted: 3/6/07 at 2:26amEbersole doesn't need another tony, give it to Ashley!
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#363
Posted: 3/6/07 at 2:41amScrew Ashley and her super-glued smile.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#364
Posted: 3/6/07 at 2:44amAnd her smile has to do with.....What? Yeah not really funny..
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#365
Posted: 3/6/07 at 3:21am
I really think Ms. Chenoweth deserves it this season over every other contender.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#366
Posted: 3/6/07 at 8:17am
Christine Ebersole had better win the Tony. No one else, in my opinion, could do what she has done with those roles. She is amazing! I can tell you I think the nominees will be: Christine Ebersole (duh), Debra Monk, Audra McDonald, and Kristin Chenoweth or Laura Bell Bundy
But-Drama generally trumps comedy when it comes to these awards and Ebersole's performance is one of those momentous performances we see once in a blue moon. She will win, I believe, and deserves to heartily. (I would be honored just to be nominated alonside her remarkable performance!)
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#367
Posted: 3/6/07 at 8:39am
Ashley won't be nominated.
Giving a Disney performance in such a diverse season so far has not warrented any acclaim.
I'm saying this with no bias: Ebersole will win.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#368
Posted: 3/6/07 at 8:39am
Ebersole doesn't need another tony, give it to Ashley!
It's not about who needs it. It's about who DESERVES it.
And Ebersole more than deserves it. Her portrayal of the Edies...especially Little Edie...is so real that it's scary. When she stepped out on stage in the second act and began to talk, a chill went up my spine. For a minute, I thought it was the actual Little Edie Beale.
Brown's Poppins pales in comparison.
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#369
Posted: 3/6/07 at 8:42am
Christine Ebersole
Donna Murphy
Audra McDonald
Kristen Chenoweth
Debra Monk
-End Of Story, Let the Diva battle begin....
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#370
Posted: 3/6/07 at 8:42am
Perfect explanation, Foa.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#371
Posted: 3/6/07 at 9:19am
And Ebersole more than deserves it. Her portrayal of the Edies...especially Little Edie...is so real that it's scary. When she stepped out on stage in the second act and began to talk, a chill went up my spine. For a minute, I thought it was the actual Little Edie Beale.
Oh, yes! Very good explanation. Maybe that's why I keep going back for more. I can't stop watching the breathtaking performances she gives.
I'll be at Radio City that night, cheering her, and in all fairness, GG, on! (Any other year this'd be a real tight category, but Ebersole's giving what's already being called a 'legendary' performance. Hard to see anyone else top that!)
2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#372
Posted: 3/6/07 at 11:36amDon't count out Lea Michele among the nominees just yet. And of course, I completely agree that the award itself still belongs to Ebersole.
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#373
Posted: 3/6/07 at 4:05pm
nominees: Christine Ebersole
winner: Christine Ebersole
theres no need for me making other nominations, she will win 
Updated On: 3/6/07 at 04:05 PM
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2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders?#374
Posted: 3/6/07 at 4:08pmAfter seeing Block last night, she is definitely in the mix.
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