2011 Drama Desk Award Winners — Page 4

I'm with most of the posters here who have problems with WAR HORSE winning for Best Play (and likely to win the Tony as well) – as it is the PRODUCTION that is deserving of all the hoopla, not the script. Would much rather see one of the other Play nominees win the Tony Award.

Thrilled to see Mr. Butz recognized for his work. The biggest problem with him getting a Tony this season is (like so many have said) the size of the role, not the quality of his performance. This man is so hugely talented as an actor and musical comedy performer, and I'm glad that his performance in CATCH was honored with a win by one award organization. He's never anything less than great!

One of the most positive aspects of the Drama Desk winners is the fact that they now create more actual suspense with the Tonys. The only ones I think are a “lock” are Laura Benanti, The Book of Mormon for Best Musical, and Anything Goes for Best Revival of Musical (as if that category this year is not a joke) and The Normal for Best Revival of a Play – and possibly Frances McDormand and Mark Rylance.

Congrats to all Drama Desk winners!

I guess BOM was just too smart for some of you.

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James has great material, and she is giving a great performance.

BUT Benanti's performance is fantastic and being remembered months after it closes, if James has been in the same position I don't think her performance has the staying power, great as it is.

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And it was remembered with 4 Outer Critics Circle, 6 Drama Desk, and 3 Tony nominations.

For the record, here, I really liked Book of Mormon. I don't think, however, that if people didn't like it, that it was because they didn't "get" it. I liked James, but not nearly as much as Benanti (or even Clark). The performance Benanti gave in WOTV is undeniable, and James certainly doesn't have a moment like Model Behavior anywhere in the show.

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"It means there aren't enough good shows to get nominated."

WOMEN ON THE VERGE beat out CATCH ME and BLOODY BLOODY for Best Score, so don't pull that crap.

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And we're only talking about Benanti here. She was nominated because she deserved it. Though the show closed quickly and didn't get great reviews, SHE got great reviews. And has won several awards for her performance already, even though it's closed. And I'll agree with your statement that she's awesome. She is, and I think she'll win. And I'm clearly not the only one who thinks that.

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Everyone knows Patti was only nominated on her name.

I didn't have the chance to see Women on the Verge, but have been obsessively listening to the cast recording since it was released digitally, and have to say that it deserved all the nominations (and wins) it has received.

Benanti gives a tour-de-force performance in Model Behavior, and I think it's foolish to bet against her for the Tony with Outer Critics' Circle and Drama Desk Awards in her pocket.

LuPone, while she could have been nominated just for her name, gave a beautiful performance in Invisible and deserves the nominations she received for that song alone.

David Yazbek's score is truly terrific; fresh and original, and elevated to extremes by the talent performing it! The orchestrations are terrific, too.

I just wish Sherie Renee Scott could have gotten into the Lead Actress race! While Sutton Foster would have easily beat her regardless, she gives a wonderful performance!

"The only ones I think are a “lock” are Laura Benanti, The Book of Mormon for Best Musical, and Anything Goes for Best Revival of Musical (as if that category this year is not a joke) and The Normal for Best Revival of a Play – and possibly Frances McDormand and Mark Rylance."

I think Sutton is pretty much of a lock right now. Last year it was neck to neck between Catherine Zeta-Jones and Montego Glover because they both tied at the Outer Critcs Circle and Drama Desk Awards, but Zeta-Jones won the Tony. So far, Sutton has been winning all of the awards.

Updated On: 5/24/11 at 04:54 PM

I don't disagree with you beautywickedlover, concerning Sutton Foster, but I didn't include her in my "lock"(s) because that category has been known for its unpredictability in the past. Just when you think yoy know where it's going... whammo! Don't write off Patina Miller completely. I do think she's the only one of the nominees who could possibly prevail over the fabulous Ms. Foster.

"that category has been known for its unpredictability in the past. Just when you think yoy know where it's going... whammo! Don't write off Patina Miller completely. I do think she's the only one of the nominees who could possibly prevail over the fabulous Ms. Foster."

This is true. I just remembered that Idina Menzel did not win the Drama Desk or Outer Critics Circle Aawrd in 2004, but she eventually won the Tony for "Wicked."

Updated On: 5/24/11 at 08:56 PM

^I hope so.

I'm really happy/surprised that Bobby Cannavale won. I thought for sure it was going to go to Rylance but I have no complaints about Bobby winning.