Best Musical: Who Will Get That Final Slot — Page 2

Not really, whole different group of people.

I don't see Passing Strange being snubbed, but I'd be very surprised if it won. While I can't say that I was crazy about it, it was well done and contained a lot of energy and original music. I'd be APPALLED if it wasn't nominated and YF was -- that was just a medicore (not to mention manipulative) show. PS had some originality and earnest performances. But those are just my thoughts.

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Updated On: 5/12/08 at 09:07 PM

"Catered Affair has a so so story, no knockout performances, not great songs, and just falls flat in general."

LMAO oooooooook. That's certainly one opinion.

ACA will be nominated.

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Im thinking it will be Young Frankenstein and not A Catered Affair.
Who knows? We shall see in the morning, won't we?

for those who think it is possible for Passing Strange to be snubbed, I just want to remind you of something. Passing Strange was one of the best reviewed musicals of the year. It won the NY Drama Critics Circle Award for best musical. It will definitely be among the Best Musical Nominees tomorrow. I will be in utter shock if it isn't.

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I would like to agree w/you, BUSTOPHER, but I still believe it all boils down to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
Where's the potential?

Believe it or not, the voters have done a bit of growing up since 1979, when EVITA - which got horrendous reviews - won Best Musical. Just look at WICKED vs AVENUE Q.

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I think that this is how it would be in terms of the nomonations

Passing Strange
Xanadu
In The Heights
A Catered Affair.

Granted I haven't seen A Catered Affair and its flaws are doing a good job of keeping me away from seeing it. But, I would rather see the Nom go to it then to Young Frankenstein.

Keep in mind that the producers can't be that manipulative anymore. Gone are the days when the Tony crew can accept bribes for votes. So after the noms are out it shall be interesting to see who wins for what come the day of the awards.

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Correct. Though you are clearly biased, jrb.

I still think A CATERED AFFAIR is a lock.

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