Best Leading Actress in a Musical 2017 — Page 7

My guess: 

Christy Altomare

Denee Benton

Christine Ebersole

Patti Lupone 

Bette Midler

Now that I've seen them all, here are my guesses:

Christy Altomare, Anastasia

Denee Benton, The Great Comet of 1812

Bette Midler, Hello Dolly

Christine Ebersole, War Paint

Laura Osnes, Bandstand
 

pupscotch said: "Birdie Boy said: "In terms of reviews, Soo and Osnes got much better notices than Noblezada, Benton, and Altomare who all received pretty mediocre reviews.

 

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None of them got glowing reviews, but I remember a lot of positive things said about Christy, and I know Denee has grown tremendously in the role since previews. And I do remember a fair few negative reviews for Phillipa, mostly saying she was bland. I think all the actresses are wonderful, but I personally think Christy and Denee are giving the stronger performances.

 

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I'm not sure what you're talking about... Pretty sure Benton got raves, especially from Isherwood, who called her a "revelation".

For what it's worth, Altomare, Ebersole, LuPone, and Midler are the four actresses that have received both Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations this season.

Not that that implicates anything for the Tonys, but it's worth noting. I personally think those are the four "locks" with the fifth slot up for grabs between Benton and Osnes.

After seeing Altomare on The Today Show, it seems like it would be downright criminal to not give her a nomination. She sang the "big song" perfectly, seems very lovable, and a Tony nomination would mean a lot more both personally and professionally to her than it would to, say, Lupone and Ebersole, who both have WON TWICE already. Same goes with Denee Benton. Midler is obviously going to win, so spread the wealth a bit to the two youngin's.

disneybroadwayfan22 said: "^^This

 

Me too

Sent it to the Nominating Committee

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Her performance on the Today Show is an accurate representation of the quality of her performance in Anastasia. She's an incredible queen.

BroadwayRox3588 said: "Her performance on the Today Show is an accurate representation of the quality of her performance in Anastasia. She's an incredible queen."

I saw her last night.  There is much more to playing a role than just singing (which she does beautifully).  But if you think she acts that part better than Christine or Patti do their parts, you're crazy.  Now, I actually liked Christy and expect her to get a nomination, but not at the expense of the War Paint ladies.  That's just foolish.

bjh2114 said: "BroadwayRox3588 said: "Her performance on the Today Show is an accurate representation of the quality of her performance in Anastasia. She's an incredible queen."

I saw her last night.  There is much more to playing a role than just singing (which she does beautifully).  But if you think she acts that part better than Christine or Patti do their parts, you're crazy.  Now, I actually liked Christy and expect her to get a nomination, but not at the expense of the War Paint ladies.  That's just foolish.

 

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Hmmm, that's funny. Because I don't believe I ever said, or even implied, that Patti and Christine don't deserve nominations. Didn't even mention them, in fact.

I'm really torn between Noblezada, Osnes & Altomare. I can't decide who I think it going to get in.

My gut is telling me Noblezada will sneak in, but I know that's a risky bet.

Updated On: 5/1/17 at 12:34 PM