Could Connick take the TONY?

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:31am

Lot's of fighting between Young and Cerveris Fans
(I Like Cerveris)
But My Friends and TONY voters seem to Love HARRY!
Could he snatch it?

[timote316]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:37am

It wouldn't surprise me, not at all. I believe the race should be between Michael Cerveris and John Lloyd Young, but I wouldn't rule out Harry.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:38am

I think at this point, Harry's a close second runner-up, I think. Which is great, there's some real competition here and it's exciting.

~Steven

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:51am

I don't think he'll win at all.

I think JLY will win, closely followed by Michael Cerveris.

[timote316]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:53am

I don't think he'll win, I was just saying it wouldn't surprise me.

And I pick the opposite as munk.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:58am

I agree with you, Munk.
Gah, I'm still hoping Mano has a chance...
Haha.

~Steven

[Fosse76]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 1:59am

If Connick is a serious contender, perhaps the Tony voters will split the votes between Cerevis and Young, allowing Connick to slip in and win.

[MusicAndPassion]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 6:40am

I am hoping for Connick to take the Tony. I'd love to see him win!

[jasobres]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 7:32am

We have to remember that we're talkin' Best ACTOR in a Musical, not Best SINGER in a Musical. So Connick has no chance, because he's just a great singer who is a so-so actor. The best chances are that either Cerveris or John Lloyd Young will win. Stephen Lynch, however, has the least chances.

Updated On: 6/5/06 at 07:32 AM

[secret-soul]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 7:44am

no, people who weren't NOMINATED have the least chance.

and that makes me sad.


i declare a state of necessary write-ins!!!!!!!

[jasonf]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 7:55am

I haven't seen The Wedding Singer (or heard more than clips) but I do like Stephen Lynch a lot (I've liked his comedy for years). I think someone who is making his Broadway debut like this - when Michael Ball was an option and NOT given the nomination, should TRULY feel it's an honor to be nominated.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 8:16am

I *hope* Harry wins, but... we'll see

His chances are pretty good, really, IMO. The show has been popular and he IS very good in the role.

Updated On: 6/8/06 at 08:16 AM

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 9:07am

I would love to see either Connick or Cerveris win the Tony this year...sadly, I have a feeling it is going to JLY (who does not deserve it IMO). At least I'm prepared for the letdown.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 9:14am

Actually, to be specific, the cateogry is "Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical." BEST PERFORMANCE - not best actor. It is certainly possible that many people this year thought Connick gave a surprisingly good "performance" in THE PAJAMA GAME.

[folkyboy]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 9:16am

John Lloyd Young is going to win. Harry may be hunky but all those steroids make his acting very wooden

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 9:18am

Harry Connick Jr. is absolutely not on steroids.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 9:19am

JLY more than deserves it.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 10:35am

Well, I've seen both Sweeney Todd & Jersey Boys and I'd have to say JLY should definitly win. Sweeney is the better show, but JLY gives the better performance. He IS Frankie Valli.

[AnnaFabulous]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 10:39am

Yeah, ha ha, he's real sexy, but I doubt it.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 10:42am

Connick will definitely win the Tony because the voters want to encourage him to remain on Broadway. By stroking his ego with a Tony, they are saying to him, "We want you to stay around".

[inlovewithjerryherman]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 10:46am

Connick is a dark horse - he'll definitley get some votes, as will Bob Martin. However, I don't think either of them will win - but by taking votes the scales could tip back and forth for the two favorites (Cerveris and Young).

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 10:47am

The award should not be given out for the reason of "we want you to stay around." It should be given to the person who delivers the best performance.

[jerseyboyslover]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 10:57am

from the new york time poll

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL

Michael Cerveris, "Sweeney Todd":
30%

Harry Connick, Jr., "The Pajama Game":
27%

Stephen Lynch, "The Wedding Singer":
3%

Bob Martin, "The Drowsy Chaperone":
12%

John Lloyd Young, "Jersey Boys":
27%

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 11:01am

Wow
that's close
But the Cream did rise to to the Top
Go Michael!

[Corine2]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 11:13am

It is such a talented bunch of men this season.
I loved each and every one of them. But my three favorites are:
1. John
2. Bob Martin
3. Cerveris
All three give the performance of a lifetime and I love them all.
If I had to pick one, it would be JLY. Harry is a sexy g-d, but compared to Brent Barrett he did not impress me. The Encores production of the Pajama Game was much stronger than the Roundabout production. I only wish they used Barrett. He might not have Harry's pecks, but he has a much stronger voice and is a better actor. Just my two cents.
Updated On: 6/5/06 at 11:13 AM