Astaire Awards 2015

[nxt2bridges]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 11:39pm

According to Michael J. Moritz Jr. on Periscope, Astaire Awards went to On the Town for both Choreography and Male dancer, beating An American in Paris for both. Hmm Hmm.

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 6/2/15 at 4:55am

I read on Twitter and ATC that it was a tie in both categories. 

 

Leanne Cope won in her category.

 

ETA: Link http://www.playbill.com/news/article/a-pair-of-ties-at-the-astaire-awards-honoring-seasons-best-in-dance-350377

Updated On: 6/2/15 at 04:55 AM

[nxt2bridges]

Posted: 6/2/15 at 3:03pm

Ah forgive me. As a producer for On the Town, it makes sense that Moritz would focus only on his show's wins. However, the ties also make more sense than  Ballet: the Musical losing both male dancer and choreographer. But will this impact the Tonys? I'm sure the Astaire awards are far less political than the Tonys so I guess now we wait.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/2/15 at 4:25pm

I was so happy that these two shows tied for best choreography--and that Robbie Fairchild and Tony Yazbeck tied for best male dancer.

I only wish these ties could be replicated by the Tony awards. I know that not likely, but it's something devoutly to be wished.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/2/15 at 4:28pm

Saw both and both have splendid choreography. It is like saying who was a better dancer - Astaire Or Kelly. Do not ask me to choose