Breaking: Tony Committee Decides Eligibility on Slew of Shows, Matilda Girls NOT Up for Best Actress But Recognized

[Rob]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:16pm

Click Here to Read Breaking News: Tony Awards Committee Decides Eligibility on Slew of Shows, Matilda Girls NOT Eligible for Best Actress But Recognized

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:20pm

What is the special honor for the Matilda girls? They get cotton candy and a balloon? And why aren't they again?

[Fran_mex]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:21pm

Oy.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:21pm

So can we start saying Patina Miller has it in her bag now?

[Phillytheatreguy10]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:21pm

This doesn't surprise me at all considering the Matilda's were "snubbed" by the other major theatre award nominating commitees, never understood why posters on here continued to ignore that fact. I am kind of surprised Nielsan and Carvel aren't considered featured and instead will be leading.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:22pm

Damn, Best Actress in a Play is really gonna be a crazy competition.

[Kad]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:22pm

Best Actress in a Play just got even more crowded and competitive.

[broadway guy]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:23pm

And....Patina Just won a tony!!!!! lets all celebrate!!!!!

[ucjrdude902]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:23pm

How pissed do we think the producers are of Matilda?

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:23pm

The Maltildas not eligible for a Tony is purely farcical.

[TheaterBoy7777]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:23pm

I'd say Jan Maxwell needs a bigger bag

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:24pm

Stupid question from the West Coast: why was there a question about Nathan Lane? Is it because he also sings during the play?

[showchoirguy]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:24pm

^Considering the fact that the Matilda's aren't eligible and now Bertie is up for Leading, I'd say the odds are pretty high.

[SondheimFan5]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:25pm

Lane is billed alphabetically below the title for THE NANCE.

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:25pm

One too many Matildas is why.

A leading actress Tony Award for two performances a week?

[bigbelterbaby]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:25pm

SO glad the Matildas are not eligible and how nice of them to go out of their way to recognize them anyway !!!

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:26pm

Emilia Clarke and Cory Michael Smith will be considered eligible for nothing which is what they will get.

I'm kind of surprised about the Nielsen decision too. Might make the leading actress category a little more stiff than we thought.

[dreaming]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:27pm

Well I'm glad they saw the light on the issue of the Matildas.

And Bertie has best actor I think.

Now best actress in a play got tight...and featured got more open. Light might just repeat.

I also say watch out for Laura Osnes...although I give Patina the edge.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:27pm

"Stupid question from the West Coast: why was there a question about Nathan Lane? Is it because he also sings during the play?"

I don't think there ever was a question. It's just that the Tony committee has to decide these things regardless of whether or not there's some ambiguity.

Do we know why exactly the girl aren't eligible?

Updated On: 4/26/13 at 02:27 PM

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:30pm

Looks like the committee just sealed Patina’s win, but reopened the competition for Leading Actor in a Musical. It’s now a race between Porter & Carvel (I am sure Porter is disappointed at this ruling).

Pulling for Nielsen in such a tight category!

[suestorm]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:33pm

""Emilia Clarke and Cory Michael Smith will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by a Actress/Actor in a Leading Role in a Play categories for their respective performances in Breakfast at Tiffany's.""


YAAAAYY!!!! while the play wasnt the greatest, they were very good!

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:34pm

Nielsen should have stayed in Featured. I do think Bertie Carvel will get it, and obviously Patina will win. Honestly the only thing I really care about is Cumming winning for Macbeth, and I'm pretty sure that will be the case.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:34pm

Well, this is interesting...

[Kad]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:34pm

I really wanted a Nielsen win, but I just don't see it happening in Leading Actress.

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/26/13 at 2:35pm

Surprised by both Porter and Nielsen for "leading" consideration.