2018 Outer Critics Circle Nominations & Awards

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/18/18 at 1:13pm

Just realized we have threads for the 2018 Drama League and Drama Desk awards, but nothing for OCC yet. So here we go!

Nominations Announcement: Wednesday, April 24 at 11 a.m., announced by Jenn Colella and Katrina Lenk

Winners Announcement: Monday, May 7

Ceremony: Thursday, May 24

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/18/18 at 4:04pm

Is Lenk eligible for The Band's Visit this year or is she ineligible because of the Off-Broadway run? That would be strange is she was reading the nominees and said "me for The Band's Visit!"

[Huss417]

Posted: 4/18/18 at 4:24pm

Why start the thread almost a week in advance?

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 4/18/18 at 4:26pm

Elegance101 said: "Is Lenk eligible for The Band's Visit this year or is she ineligible because of the Off-Broadway run? That would be strange is she was reading the nominees and said "me for The Band's Visit!""

 

Yeah I think she is ineligible for the OCC this year. 

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 4/18/18 at 9:03pm

Huss417 said: "Why start the thread almost a week in advance?"

 

Cause he needs to make sure no one else beats him , soon he should start a preview thread for a show that doesn’t start till next season! 

Updated On: 4/18/18 at 09:03 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 4/19/18 at 8:31am

Do they always have that short a turnaround time? 2 weeks seems very quick to mail out, collect, and count ballots. Or do they vote in person?

[Huss417]

Posted: 4/19/18 at 11:38am

rosscoe(au) said: "Huss417 said: "Why start the thread almost a week in advance?"



Cause he needs to make sure no one else beats him , soon he should start apreview thread for a show that doesn’t start till next season!"

I do forget they are the unmoderated moderator.

 

[Wayman_Wong]

Posted: 4/19/18 at 11:56am

Emmaloucbway: Yes, Lenk is ineligible this year for Outer Critics. She was already nominated for this show and lost to Bette Midler in ''Hello, Dolly!'' ... And, no, it's not unheard to have a potential nominee making the announcements. The Emmys likes to do this, by ''surprising'' the person. But the nominee usually doesn't announce his/her own category; it's done by their co-announcer,

I don't like this, and it once led to one of the cringiest moments in Tony history. Kathleen Turner was asked to announce the 1985 Tony nominations, and was considered to be a contender for ''Indiscretions,'' her 5-person play with Eileen Atkins, Roger Rees, Cynthia Nixon and Jude Law. Well, everyone in her cast was Tony-nominated, except Turner. But she was a class act. Still, why did the Tonys put her in such an embarrassing position? They could've allowed her to gracefully bow out with a last-minute, scheduling conflict, etc. That seemed cruel to let her go on.

Adamgreer: For the record, Outer Critics members vote online. 

 

Updated On: 4/19/18 at 11:56 AM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:03am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Outer-Critics-Circle-Award-Nominees-Announced-See-The-Full-List-20180424

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:17am

Pretty safe to say Louderman will be considered Leading this awards season. I know it can change award to award, but it’s a safe bet, IMO. Also, interesting that Park and Butler got noms, over the more hyped performances of Weed and Rockwell. Also, no Henson.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:18am

So excited for Spongebob! And Harry Potter for grabbing Score and Choreo nominations; really hoping they repeat for the Tonys!

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:18am

Screamed YES the whole time! Let this be the Tony nominations please

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:18am

Is St. Ann's not Off-Broadway?   Missing:  BEST ACTRESS: Denise Gough for People Places & Things.   She would win.  Also, Piper for YERMA?

Park or Butler shouldn't have noms before Rockwell/Weed.

No Newell from OOTI  OR Henson from MEAN GIRLS

McArdle needs to be nominated before Morse (who wasn't that great in DEATH/SALESMAN) and Lane.  Not nominated here 

No nom for Denzel . Not surprising with this one.

Glad no score for Mean Girls 

 

 

 

Updated On: 4/24/18 at 11:18 AM

[Elegance101]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:22am

No Newell either? I missed that because I assumed he was nominated. That category is weird...

[KitKatBoy24]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:25am

No Jamie or Noma for Harry Potter is shocking!

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:27am

I love seeing all the Patti Murin love. I hope she’s nominated come Tony time.

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:29am

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS leads with 11 Nominations

SpongeBob SquarePants - 11 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - 10;  My Fair Lady -9;  Mean Girls - 8; Desperate Measures - 7; Angels in America - 6; Carousel - 6; Once On This Island - 6; Three Tall Women - 5; Cost of Living - 4; Frozen - 4; Prince of Broadway - 4; Farinelli and the King- 3; In the Body of the World- 3; Mlima's Tale - 3; Miss You Like Hell - 3; Travesties - 3.

Updated On: 4/24/18 at 11:29 AM

[Markie27]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:32am

Wow... I believe that the strongest set design and sound design was Once On This Island and they weren't even nominated!

I agree that one of the best performances of an actress in lead role was Denies Gough for People Places and Things, and add Billie PipEr as well for Yerma but I don't know if either was eligible. So hard to determine if Brooklyn theater is considered as a lot of great performances come from St. Ann's and BAM (and is Armory  considered an off-broadway theater?)

  I really hate the lack of love for Once on this island and the rest of the cast of Angels in America. Oh well. I hope the tonys correct this.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:48am

As usual, a weird list. Happy to see Hoggett pop up for HARRY POTTER. Haven't seen it, but I love his work and would like to see him nominated.

Now I'm even more interested to see where they put Louderman. 

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:49am

Also, and I preface that these awards are generally garbage - did they not see THE ICEMAN COMETH? No Denzel?

[Impossible2]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:51am

How the hell is Morse in there over McArdle?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:51am

Alex Newell's omission is just wrong. And Dand Laffrey's set not getting nominated is weird.

When I read the list of Best Musicals I want to cry, such a list of poor shows.

 

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:54am

Gemignani is also shocking considering the cut any material that made his character likeable. 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 11:55am

Not surprised about Denzel.  The role is great but he's average in it.  The production is just 'okay'.  Morse shouldn't have been nominated.


Not surprised about the set / sound for OOTI.  Although it may get Tony nom, MY FAIR LADY is better -- and is climbing to win the Tony since it's opening - and more are seeing it. 

Updated On: 4/24/18 at 11:55 AM

[Bwayfan292]

Posted: 4/24/18 at 12:08pm

Kinda suprised at all the Prince of broadway love. Newell should get a nom and no set design for OOTI?? Also suprised Kerry butler was nominated. And super shocked at all the spongebob love.