Biggest Suprises of the 2015-16 Broadway Season

Since the Tony's were last night I thought it is finally time to reflect on this wonderful season. What were the biggest suprises of the Broadway 2015-16 season to you?

To me one of the biggest was Tuck Everlasting flopped. I though the music was great. I know it was way overstuffed with unnecessary dancing but it is such a known entity. I think everyone where I gre up was required to read the book. I'm surprised it couldn't find a fan base.

I think it's rather crazy that not one single other NEW musical was honored with an award last night.

I was way surprised at how much I enjoyed the score to BRIGHT STAR as someone without much love for bluegrass.

Agreeing with the above, Bright Star was the surprise of the season for me. Had heard nary a buzz about it, and it captured my heart. Additionally, Carmen Cusack is the most joyous and exciting surprise Broadway could have hoped for. She is marvelous.

If one year ago you had said Bright Star would be nominated for best musical over American Pyscho and Tuck, most would have said you were crazy. Similarly, Cusack nabbing a Tony nom over Audra McDonald? Huge surprise, but could not be more deserved.