Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?- Page 3

[dreaming]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#50

Posted: 4/22/13 at 12:35pm

I think Tyson may win. She wanted this role very much and while I've heard the rest of the production was uneven-she was said to be amazing. (I've always liked her and plan on getting there to see her.)

[jayinchelsea]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#51

Posted: 4/22/13 at 12:51pm

Loved Morton and Metcalfe, totally deserving, but with the critics no longer part of the Tony voting, and Shaw, Tyson and Midler still to come, it's anyone's game.
What day will nominations be announced?

[ClydeBarrow]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#52

Posted: 4/22/13 at 12:54pm

Nominations are announced on 4/30 by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sutton Foster.

"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#53

Posted: 4/22/13 at 3:04pm

Morton, Metcalf, Tyson, Taylor and pick one more from the rest of a great field.

Personallym I'm rooting for Morton. Her performance was brilliant and she should have received one for Osage County.

In terms of the nominations, both Morton and Metcalf should be locks in spite of the fact that their shows have closed. It would, IN MY OPINION, be embarrassing for the committee if either one of these women were not nominated.

CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#54

Posted: 4/22/13 at 3:29pm

I'm still kicking myself over missing Metcalf so I can't comment on her, but Amy Morton and Tracy Letts gave the best performances I have seen in a play (well, Amy Morton gave my second favorite, the first being her performance as Barbara Weston). Does it really get better than Morton? The woman was mind-blowing in VIRGINIA WOOLF, underplaying the "big" moments, and turning the most unexpected moments into the best theatre you've seen. It was truly a masterpiece in reinterpreting a role you think has been played to death. I know the competition is strong (I missed Metcalf, Hecht and Tyson but they're fantastic in just about everything they do) but I'll be rooting passionately for Morton's name to be read that night.

"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#55

Posted: 4/22/13 at 4:03pm

Ray, to answer your question in a word, no.

CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.

[jv92]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#56

Posted: 4/22/13 at 9:39pm

Amy Morton should win, but I wouldn't be upset if another talented lady took it. The real crime will be when Tracy Letts loses. And I guarantee that because the show closed early in the season, he will. And he shouldn't.

[751guy]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#57

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:13pm

Other than MATILDA winning Best Musical, this category is the biggest no brainer of the season. CICELY TYSON will win, hands down. See her. One of the greatest performances Broadway has ever seen.

The number of people who will not see a show they don't want to see... is unlimited. Oscar Hammerstein

[751guy]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#58

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:15pm

Jessica Hecht
Laurie Metcalf
Amy Morton
Fiona Shaw
Cicely Tyson

The five nominees.

The number of people who will not see a show they don't want to see... is unlimited. Oscar Hammerstein

[CapnHook]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#59

Posted: 4/22/13 at 11:20pm

751guy nailed it. And if Hecht manages to remain in Featured, then Sigourney Weaver will take the slot.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[dreaming]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#60

Posted: 4/23/13 at 7:28am

If they place Judith Light in leading, I can see her taking a slot. Still not sure where she and Hecht will end up.

[bjh2114]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#61

Posted: 4/23/13 at 8:51am

Light will definitely be featured.

[RaisedOnMusicals]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#62

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:34am

JV92, you can say that again. And again. AND AGAIN. The performance Letts gave in this role was incomparable.

CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.

[bigbelterbaby]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#63

Posted: 4/23/13 at 8:20pm

I'm thinking

Amy Morton *
Holland Taylor
Bette Midler
Fiona Shaw
Cicely Tyson

Hesione Hushabye thinks it tastes like ashes.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#64

Posted: 4/23/13 at 8:23pm

I'd be in cloud 9 if WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? won the top acting prizes, I don't think I'll ever forget the night I saw them go at each other on that stage. They acted the play like it was written for them, I don't think I'll ever see a George and Martha like that in my lifetime.
It'd also be great if the supporting cast got some support but it's always so hard to get a slot in the featured categories, they are very competitive.

"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"

[bigbelterbaby]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#65

Posted: 4/23/13 at 8:27pm

it's very strange Carrie Coon didn't show up at Drama League or Outer Critics...I'm predicting her but we'll see...I'm also predicting Vanessa Williams (showed up at both) Judith Ivey (raves for Heiress) Judith Light (Parties) and Kristine Nielsen for the win.

Hesione Hushabye thinks it tastes like ashes.

[Mattbrain]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#66

Posted: 4/23/13 at 8:46pm

"He doesn't eat brain tumors. Just a daily dose of racism and bigotry."

So what's AfterEight's excuse?

Butters, go buy World of Warcraft, install it on your computer, and join the online sensation before we all murder you. --Cartman: South Park ATTENTION FANS: I will be played by James Barbour in the upcoming musical, "BroadwayWorld: The Musical."

[JuanValjean72]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#67

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:06pm

From what Playbill.com has posted about the Tony committee for eligibility, Clemence Poesy is not eligible for nomination in CYRANO DE BERGERAC, neither are Patti Lupone nor Debra Winger in THE ANARCHIST. For PICNIC, Maggie Grace, Elizabeth Marvel, Mare Winningham and Ellen Burstyn are all eligible for Featured Actress. So there goes half of your list already. The committee seems especially picky this season. Roles that were considered leads in past productions are now Featured, or not eligible at all due to the performance. Hope this helps!

[bobs3]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#68

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:29pm

The early reviews would seem to place Ms. Tyson as the likely winner. Several factors -- she gives a very good performance, she is old, she has never won a Tony and she is beloved.

Updated On: 4/23/13 at 09:29 PM

[bigbelterbaby]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#69

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:31pm

I don't think anyone would have a problem with Miss Tyson snatching that Tony.

Hesione Hushabye thinks it tastes like ashes.

[BroadwayBaby2012]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#70

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:57pm

I am not sure where the info came from about the eligibility in JuanValjean's post but it is not accurate. It will be unlikely to bear on the outcome, but Patti and Debra are eligible in accordance with the opening night credits as is Clemence. .

[AEA AGMA SM]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#71

Posted: 4/23/13 at 10:41pm

I'm guessing JuanValjean read the various Playbill articles on the eligibility determinations and didn't notice the clause about all other eligibilities being consistent with the opening night billing.

[CapnHook]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#72

Posted: 4/23/13 at 11:27pm

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/theater/tony_no_laughing_matter_0rNFapyCQ8ZvvDr4UJ9FyM

Riedel weighs in. He completely omitted Cicely Tyson, who is going to win. And Amy Morton, who will also be nominated.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[Wilmingtom]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#73

Posted: 4/24/13 at 1:32am

^ Of course you're right about both Tyson and Morton. I think Metcalf and Shaw will both slide in as well. Who will be the fifth is the real question.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Can We Talk About Leading Actress In A Play?#74

Posted: 4/24/13 at 4:50pm

Why do I get the weird feeling Morton will be omitted from the nominations...?