And the nominees are... — Page 5

Let's hear it for the dregs! Well done.

Surprised to see Shrek nominated over 9 to 5 for Best Musical. Based on the reviews, I knew it would be a toss-up between the two, but I seriously thought 9 to 5 had a slight edge. Or that they would split the vote and Title of Show might sneak in. Regardless, I've thought Billy Elliot would win ever since I saw the show in London last year.

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My initial thoughts:
-Nomination for ROA's direction?! I mean, come on.

-Glad for Bologna, he was fantastic.

-Yay for Damiano!

-Sad for no Best Musical nod for 9 TO 5 and no technical nods

-Really? Channing over one of the other 9 TO 5-ers?

-Glad one of my Tony wishes came true and the entire foursome of GOD OF CARNAGE got well-deserved mentions.

-Thrilled for the HAIR love.

(More thoughts to come from me, I'm sure but overall I'm happy with the nominations.)

That's what I thought too, WannaBe. I thought they shared it equally.
I don't see anything wrong with Constantine being nominated, it's the one category where I don't feel anyone was unjustly shut out, who else was vying for that nod? James Barbour in a long-forgotten flop? Matt Cavenaugh who's doing a pretty awful job at playing Tony? Random kid from 13?
I think it makes perfect sense for Creel to be Leading and Swenson to be Featured, in this production Claude felt like the central role and Berger came in as the biggest supporting part, at least that's how it felt to me. Either way, I thought Swenson gave a Tony-worthy performance and so I hope he takes the award home with him over anyone from BILLY ELLIOT.

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I'm wondering why the producers didn't lobby for Frank Dolce to get on the ticket as well... strange. But I'm happy for David Bologna, who I thought was fantastic. I'm happy for all of Billy's nominations in fact. I think it's all deserved.

I guess I have to see Rock of Ages now...

~Steven

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

Because that is what the Tony committee decided last week.

Some surprises, but most of my favorites to win were nominated. The only one I'm truly upset by is EXIT THE KING getting shut out of Best Revival. I walked out of that performance saying that is what theater should be, and it's not even nominated.

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What happened with Irena's Vow? Apparently, the show happened.


The largest surprise is the 9-to-5 shutout, but still a pretty predictable year. Very happy for the [tos] Best Book nom, though Susan definitely deserved a nod.

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I wonder how much longer "...Elms" will be able to last, with zero nominations, capacity last week less than 40 percent and an average ticket price of less than $50.

"The only one I'm truly upset by is EXIT THE KING getting shut out of Best Revival. I walked out of that performance saying that is what theater should be, and it's not even nominated."

My thoughts exactly, Yero.

I'm sorry to see Jayne Atknison shut out of Lead Actress in Play for "Blithe Spirt," but of course overjoyed to see Angela get the nod for Featured.

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My thoughts:

-I didn't expect THE SEAGULL to be nominated for Best Revival. But it got nothing! IT GOT F///$(@% NOTHING!!!!!

-33 VARIATIONS? Really?

-Yay, [title of show] book nomination!

-Well, I guess I was wrong about 13 being nominated for Best Score. No Guts, No Glory.

-REALLY surprised that neither Nathan Lane or Bill Irwin got in for GODOT.

-WTF?!?! surprised that John Glover got in for GODOT instead of Goodman!!

-Jane Fonda? REALLY? Over Carla Gugino and Lily Rabe? REALLY?

-Huh. Stockard Channing. I would have thought her mixed reviews would do her in.

-WHY WOULD YOU STICK ANY OTHER OF THE FINE PLAY DIRECTORS THIS SEASON, AND NOMINATE MATTHEW WARCHUS TWICE?! WE ALL KNOW HE'S GOING TO WIN, THAT'S PLAIN OVERKILL!!

-Wow, WHITE CHRISTMAS got two nominations. Huh.

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