And the nominees are...- Page 4

[singtopher]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:39am

The NY1 critic (who's name escapes me) was saying that this has been a heavy season in volume of shows.

[GimmeABreak2]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:39am

Lack of love for Equus...nothing for the Seagull...really?!

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:40am

Roma Torre.

They have Alice Ripley on the phone now.

[logan0215]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:40am

What a bland group of choices. I haven't seen Shrek and know I shouldn't have an opinion about it without doing so but honestly- does this play need to be showered with TONY nominations?

The only category that seems to be "anybody's game" is Featured Actress in a Musical (not that I'm happy about the snub of the [tos] ladies). The rest of the winners jump out at you quite easily.

[singtopher]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:41am

Thanks western. I knew it was something like that.

[Elke]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:41am

I'm in Belgium and I think I can hear the [tos] gang cheering up to here! Yay for them! :)

[WesternSky2]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:41am

I'm not sure about featured actor in a musical.

[Janki]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:41am

Why weren't Megan and Steph nominated, just Allison?
Hmmmmmm...guess Alice Ripley or Josefina Scaglione will walk away with this one!

[masb19872]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:42am

Correct me if I'm wrong, but does this make Raul the second person to be nominated in all performance categories for an actor?

Still getting over Constantine. Seriously?

[Sauja]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:42am

I'm pretty upset about The Seagull getting shut out. In an incredibly strong season for play revivals, it was (for me) the strongest.

I'm also sad that Bill Irwin didn't get a nomination.

On the flip side, I'm thrilled with next to normal's 11 nominations.

[ken8631]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:42am

No Steph - boooooooooooo!!!

Raul nominated again - yeahhhh!!!!!!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:43am

I'm quite surprised by the 9 TO 5 shut out in the Best Musical category as well, especially since they nominated Parton for the Score. They seemed to really like SHREK over 9 TO 5, especially since they nominated Foster over the other 9 TO 5 leads. I feel bad for Megan Hilty and Stephanie J. Block, must be quite an awkward moment for Janney too.
I was very disappointed by their need to kiss BILLY ELLIOT's ass, I'm a big supporter of the show but David Bologna? Carole Shelley? Those nods could have gone to different performers. But they were all about letting us know they REALLY liked a show, they nominated the whole cast of GOD OF CARNAGE and in the process left out some very buzzed-about performances like Carla Gugino's, Kristin Scott Thomas', and Tovah Feldush. They also left out Bill Irwin and Daniel Radcliffe from the Best Actor race.
And that nod to ROCK OF AGES for Best Direction came out of left field, good for them.

[madbrian]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:43am

This is the most disappointing list of nominees I can recall. Soooo many outstanding performances were overlooked.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:43am

David Bologna? REALLY??????

Carole Shelley???????


I liked Billy Elliot, but come one....

Shelley has NOTHING to do, and Bologna sings one song.

[outdamnwench]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:44am

It almost seems like they had to throw ROA a bunch of noms just to avoid giving 9 to 5 a respectable amount.

The design awards are pretty iffy as well. Updated On: 5/5/09 at 08:44 AM

[bwayguy22089]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:47am

As silly as the show may be (I don't even really love it), Constantine is actually very, very good (both vocally and acting wise (especially comedicly)) in ROA. I think Craig Bierko is a better actor in a better part in Guys and Dolls, but what can I do lol?

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:48am

I agree adamgreer, Shelley plays a thankless role and David Bologna is okay. I'm mostly upset about Shelley's nod though, so many other performances deserved to be on there: Susan Blackwell, Heidi Bleickenstaff, Kathy Fitzgerald, hell even Mary Testa had a better role than Shelley!
They just basically wanted to kiss BILLY ELLIOT's ass and on the other hand, they wanted to let 9 TO 5 how much they disliked it.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:50am

Janki, it's Alice's.

Ok, here come my rants.

I have mixed feelings about Rock of Ages getting nominated, can't believe Shrek got nominated and am so bummed that [tos] got the shaft for Best Musical.

Totally sucks that The Seagull got the shaft for Best Revival of a Play.


It's Guys and Dolls vs. Pal Joey this year...in an alternate universe. They'll either give it to Hair or West Side Story for sure.

Totally forgot about Soul of Shaolin.

Raul Esparza for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play...in your face, Jeremy.

I don't have an opinion on Constantine getting a nod.

Stockard Channing...seriously. Megan and Stephanie both get the shaft (second time for Stephanie in my opinion). I still think the Tony is Alice Ripley's. Unless one of these nominees pulls an Idina.

I'm actually surprised that David Bologna got a nod.

Yay, Jennifer and Carole!!!!!!

Wow, I bet Arthur Laurents is gonna be raising some hell tonight!

[TheresaG]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:52am

"Still getting over Constantine. Seriously?"

Yes, seriously, Constantine. Well deserved.

[Janki]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:54am

Leading Actor:
David Alvarez,Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish Billy Elliot
Gavin Creel Hair
Brian d?Arcy James Shrek The Musical
Constantine Maroulis Rock of Ages
J. Robert Spencer Next to Normal

Leading Actress:
Stockard Channing Pal Joey
Sutton Foster Shrek The Musical
Allison Janney 9 to 5: The Musical
Alice Ripley Next to Normal
Josefina Scaglione

Featured Actor:
David Bologna Billy Elliot, The Musical
Gregory Jbara Billy Elliot, The Musical
Marc Kudisch 9 to 5: The Musical
Christopher Sieber Shrek The Musical
Will Swenson Hair


Featured Actress:
Jennifer Damiano Next to Normal
Haydn Gwynne Billy Elliot, The Musical
Karen Olivo West Side Story
Martha Plimpton Pal Joey
Carole Shelley Billy Elliot, The Musical


OK, how come Gavin is a nominated as a leading actor, and Will is nominated as a supporting actor??

Well my prediction:

Leading Actor:
David Alvarez,Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish

Leading Actress:
Alice Ripley

Supporting Actor:
Will Swenson

Supporting Actress:
Haydn Gwynne or Karen Olivo (difficult)

BEST MUSICAL:
Shrek

Updated On: 5/5/09 at 08:54 AM

[Colle]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:55am

I am happy for "Shrek" and Sutton. I am a little disappointed that 9 to 5 didn't get more nominations,because I have liked the clips I have seen for both shows(Shrek and 9 to 5).

[blondebaby589]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:56am

My three biggest disappointments:
1. The Seagull was not nominated for Best Revival
2. [tos] was not nominated for Best Musical
3. Constantine?!?!?!??

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:56am

I'm confused. Don't David Bologna and Frank Dolce split the performances?

[lightguy06222]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:57am

the design awards are EXTREMELY poor.

9 to 5 had a brilliant set design. Billy elliots was miserable.

[singtopher]

Posted: 5/5/09 at 8:58am

Best Play

Dividing the Estate
God of Carnage
Reasons to Be Pretty
33 Variations


Best Musical

Billy Elliot, The Musical
Next to Normal
Rock of Ages
Shrek The Musical


Best Book of a Musical
Billy Elliot, The Musical, Lee Hall
Next to Normal, Brian Yorkey
Shrek The Musical, David Lindsay-Abaire
[Title of Show], Hunter Bell


Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Billy Elliot, The Musical, Music: Elton John, Lyrics: Lee Hall
Next to Normal, Music: Tom Kitt, Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
9 to 5: The Musical, Music & Lyrics: Dolly Parton
Shrek The Musical, Music: Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire


Best Revival of a Play
Joe Turner?s Come and Gone
Mary Stuart
The Norman Conquests
Waiting for Godot


Best Revival of a Musical
Guys and Dolls
Hair
Pal Joey
West Side Story


Best Special Theatrical Event
Liza?s at The Palace
Slava?s Snowshow
Soul of Shaolin
You?re Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush


Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Jeff Daniels, God of Carnage
Raúl Esparza, Speed-the-Plow
James Gandolfini, God of Carnage
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Thomas Sadoski, Reasons to Be Pretty


Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play
Hope Davis, God of Carnage
Jane Fonda, 33 Variations
Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage
Janet McTeer, Mary Stuart
Harriet Walter, Mary Stuart


Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical



David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish ? Billy Elliot, The Musical
Gavin Creel, Hair
Brian d?Arcy James, Shrek The Musical
Constantine Maroulis, Rock of Ages
J. Robert Spencer, Next to Normal


Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Stockard Channing, Pal Joey
Sutton Foster, Shrek The Musical
Allison Janney, 9 to 5: The Musical
Alice Ripley, Next to Normal
Josefina Scaglione, West Side Story


Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
John Glover, Waiting for Godot
Zach Grenier, 33 Variations
Stephen Mangan, The Norman Conquests
Paul Ritter, The Norman Conquests
Roger Robinson, Joe Turner?s Come and Gone


Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Hallie Foote, Dividing the Estate
Jessica Hynes, The Norman Conquests
Marin Ireland, Reasons to Be Pretty
Angela Lansbury, Blithe Spirit
Amanda Root, The Norman Conquests


Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
David Bologna, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Gregory Jbara, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Marc Kudisch, 9 to 5: The Musical
Christopher Sieber, Shrek The Musical
Will Swenson, Hair


Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
Jennifer Damiano, Next to Normal
Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey
Carole Shelley, Billy Elliot, The Musical


Best Scenic Design of a Play
Dale Ferguson, Exit the King
Rob Howell, The Norman Conquests
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
Michael Yeargan, Joe Turner?s Come and Gone


Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Robert Brill, Guys and Dolls
Ian MacNeil, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Scott Pask, Pal Joey
Mark Wendland, Next to Normal


Best Costume Design of a Play
Dale Ferguson, Exit the King
Jane Greenwood, Waiting for Godot
Martin Pakledinaz, Blithe Spirit
Anthony Ward, Mary Stuart


Best Costume Design of a Musical
Gregory Gale, Rock of Ages
Nicky Gillibrand, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Tim Hatley, Shrek The Musical
Michael McDonald, Hair


Best Lighting Design of a Play
David Hersey, Equus
David Lander, 33 Variations
Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner?s Come and Gone
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Hair
Kevin Adams, Next to Normal
Howell Binkley, West Side Story
Rick Fisher, Billy Elliot, The Musical


Best Sound Design of a Play
Paul Arditti, Mary Stuart
Gregory Clarke, Equus
Russell Goldsmith, Exit the King
Scott Lehrer and Leon Rothenberg, Joe Turner?s Come and Gone


Best Sound Design of a Musical
Acme Sound Partners, Hair
Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages
Brian Ronan, Next to Normal


Best Direction of a Play
Phyllida Lloyd, Mary Stuart
Bartlett Sher, Joe Turner?s Come and Gone
Matthew Warchus, God of Carnage
Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests


Best Direction of a Musical
Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages
Diane Paulus, Hair


Best Choreography
Karole Armitage, Hair
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5: The Musical
Peter Darling, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Randy Skinner, Irving Berlin?s White Christmas


Best Orchestrations
Larry Blank, Irving Berlin?s White Christmas
Martin Koch, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Danny Troob and John Clancy, Shrek The Musical