^^^I agree. So many great shows this season. Even if one or another doesn't strike one's fancy as much as others do.
And don't get me wrong. I love The King and I. It's almost the perfect musical in so many ways. It's almost a full proof hit whenever it's done on Broadway. You get someone who sings and acts to Broadway-caliber levels in a show like King, it will always be well-received, and mentioned come Tony time. Actually I saw and loved the Lou Diamond Phillips version to be honest. And glad it won revival. "I Have Dreamed" from that production is one of the most beautiful renditions I've ever heard.
I don't see it as being so much backlash though, but more like, 'Okay, The King and I has opened now, and it's amazing!'
And as it gets talked up more and more, it's inevitable others will come in and say, 'But don't forget about OTT or OTTC, which also got great reviews!'
So now they're getting talked up again too.
To be honest, I almost wonder if opening this past week doesn't actually give TKaI an edge. It's so beloved, and doing so well out of the gates. And it's the freshest in everyone's mind.
I guess I will continue to favor OTTC because it's something a little different. And it is an awesome production.
Likewise, OTT might not always get the same love that those from the Rodgers and Hammerstein collection will always get. And this version of OTT is spectacular (IMO), as well.
Seeing either OTTC or OTT take it this time around would be nice.
At the end of the day though, a great season, so whichever revival gets it will be deserving.
