2007 Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominee Contenders — Page 19

I'm going to shamelessly plug Grey Gardens right now, Foster. Forgive me.

EBERSOLE WILL WIN. She has recieved glowing notices from every single critic with the exception of that ridiculously negative man that writes for Talkin' Broadway. She's been mentioned in more magazines, newspapers and televsion shows than any performance I can think of in almost five or six years. And she deserves it all. She gives the most fantastic performance this year and one of the most I've seen in the last 5 years in theater (ranking only with Victoria Clark in both Follies and Piazza). Not only will she win, but her equally spectacular costars Mary Louise Wilson and John McMartin will win. This will be a Grey Gardens year. But enough with the other categories. Whoever says Ebersole will win to some power belter is crazy. It's been her award since October.

Edward Hibbert and Matt Cavenaugh are probably his only competition, but think about McMartin for a minute. He's a splendid veteran actor, has never won and has deserved a Tony several times in the past and gives a damned good performance.

I think Heather.

EBERSOLE WILL WIN. She has recieved glowing notices from every single critic with the exception of that ridiculously negative man that writes for Talkin' Broadway. She's been mentioned in more magazines, newspapers and televsion shows than any performance I can think of in almost five or six years. And she deserves it all. She gives the most fantastic performance this year and one of the most I've seen in the last 5 years in theater (ranking only with Victoria Clark in both Follies and Piazza). Not only will she win, but her equally spectacular costars Mary Louise Wilson and John McMartin will win. This will be a Grey Gardens year. But enough with the other categories. Whoever says Ebersole will win (I think you mean lose) to some power belter is crazy. It's been her award since October.

I've shamelessly plugged this phenomenal show, as well. I tend to think Mary Louise Wilson and Christine Ebersole are the ones who will win, though. John Gallagher gives me reason to believe he will be the sole acting Tony for Spring Awakening. That's my view, though. (Crossing fingers and toes for Christine in particular and Mary Louise as well.) No one has moved me the way she has. She is incredible (I don't know why I'm so amazed-I mean, I did see her in 42nd Street and correctly predicted she'd get the Tony for that because I saw the energy and stage presence she possessed. But, now, I see quite a range and more of a gift than I even conceived she (or anyone else, for that matter) had. Amazing! Donna Murphy and Audra may give her a run for her money, though.
Wish GG had a shot at best musical-looks like SA will take that one! (I think GG should get-best orchestrations, actress, featured actress, music, book, (musical-it won't)and lyrics (probably not). Music, book, actress, featured actress, and probably orchestrations will be its rewards, I think.)

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Foster...you go away. You make yourself sound so important and knowledgeable. However...you make me believe that you are blowing smoke and that you are full of sh**!

Let Lady Italy alone. If you can say the things you say, she can say what she wishes.

Updated On: 3/13/07 at 10:00 PM

Hoping for Stephanie this year.....

Celia also at least for a nomination for a revival....

How could you even list Daphne when poeple were saying how horrible her performance was at intermission?

Did you see THE APPLE TREE?

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HOWEVER, STEPHANIE BLOCK WAS EXQUISITE. You couldn't take your eyes off of her. Let me tell you, if she doesn't get a nomination and Chenoweth does, I will be EXTREMELY PISSED OFF. She sang and acted circles around Kristen.

I REALLY couldn't agree with you more! As much as everyone says she wont get nominated because of the material, she MAKES the material that much more! I pray she gets nominated. There are MANY people in the past who have been nominated and have been in shows in which the material was not fantasic.

"There are MANY people in the past who have been nominated and have been in shows in which the material was not fantasic."

Yes, but what was the competition like in those years? This year, they don't have to look for slot-fillers. They have to make the difficult decision of who not to include.

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"Did you see THE APPLE TREE?"

Yes Foster, I did. It was horrendous. The only person who deserves any type of recognition for that lousy show is Brian Darcy James. Cheno made me want to rip my hair out and poke out my eyes. Prior to seeing Pirate Queen, I was guessing that Cheno would take a slot over Block, even though I hated her performance. And even though Stephanie has bad material, now that I have seen the show, it is safe to say Block is SOOOOO much better. I won't be upset if they both get nods, just if Cheno gets one and Block doesn't. Maybe Block can take Monks spot, who knows. Regardless, Block completely deserves a Tony nomination for her performance.

bjh2114, expect to be disappointed.

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You're forgiven.

I do think Block could take Chenoweth's spot. I haven't seen either show - I'm talking both politically and from what I've heard of the performances.

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