Could Tony Yazbeck win the Tony this year?

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:04am

Big fan here. To those who saw him play this role before, what would you say his chances are at getting a Tony nomination? He's the first person that comes to mind when I think of a true triple threat working on Broadway right now.

[HighFlyingAdored97]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:12am

It's September. No one knows anything. A majority of this season's musicals did not start performances yet.
There's a chance he'll be up against Peter Gallagher, Michael Cerveris (assuming he stays with Fun Home), Ken Watanabe, Rob McClure, Tony Danza,..

[PalJoey]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:13am

Based on the performance I saw him give in this last summer at Barrington Stage...sure, why not?

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:15am

I'm not all that familiar with On the Town. Would you say Tony's role is a Leading role or could you see them putting him in the supporting category cause all 3 sailors are pretty much equal?

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:17am

"There's a chance he'll be up against Peter Gallagher, Michael Cerveris (assuming he stays with Fun Home), Ken Watanabe, Rob McClure, Tony Danza,.."

There's also Michael Esper and Jeremy Jordan (if he ends up staying with 'Finding Neverland'). Though maybe Tony Danza could win a Tony...

Updated On: 9/14/14 at 08:17 AM

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:34am

Oh crap I forgot about Jeremy! nevermind.

[dreaming]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:47am

I think if On the Town stays open he has a shot. Also, between Rob McClure and Tony Danza, who would they put in lead? (Assuming they separate them for strategic purposes.) There is also the possibility that Matthew Morrison replaces Jeremy Jordan (PLEASE!!!).

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:52am

Mathew Morrison is such a dull actor. I hope Jeremy stays.

[dreaming]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 9:19am

See, I'd say the same about Jeremy Jordan. (I don't love either one but it seems they've watered the role down to matinee idol status. Neither one of these actors has Johnny Depp's charisma-or darkness.)

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 10:00am

Matinee Idol status?

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 10:43am

Sure he could, and so could anyone else.

[newintown]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 11:09am

At this juncture, my Uncle Schmuel has as good a chance as almost anyone else.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 11:19am

[David2]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 12:00pm

If Jeremy Jordan stays with Neverland he has a very strong chance of being nominated. He got amazing reviews. I thought that he was absolutely phenomenal!!

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 1:29pm

Will Swenson could also be nominated if Bull Durham comes this season. Also I think there are male leads in the last ship and an American in Paris too, but I'm not to familiar with those shows

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 1:55pm

Or Josh Young depending on how 'Amazing Grace' does in Chicago...

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:05pm

What will we see Uncle Schmuel appearing in this season? I love his work.

[newintown]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 8:50pm

He's in negotiations for a biomusical about Woody Allen, using Jolson songs.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 10:27pm

Tony Yazbek has a good as chance as being a nominee. It's possible that he could win, but way too premature at this point.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 9/14/14 at 11:39pm

Though I think at this point on paper, I'd give it to Ken Watanabe, pretty much because I can already tell he's gonna be perfect as The King of Siam!

Updated On: 9/14/14 at 11:39 PM

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 12:06am

^ Well, I guess we're done then. Thanks, everyone.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 12:29am

I'm not sure if producers are super concerned about splitting their leading actors into different categories all the time; if the show is a hit both can land nominations in leading (See: BOOK OF MORMON, KINKY BOOTS, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE).

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 7:45am

Just cause South Pacific was great doesn't mean King and I will be.

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 7:50am

I'm just saying that on paper, it's my vote at this point. We'll just have to wait and see the other possible competition...

Updated On: 9/15/14 at 07:50 AM

[TazTarney]

Posted: 9/15/14 at 7:57am

I got u. It would be such a freakin awesome race if Jeremy went up against Ken and Tony. And then Jeremy and tony should do a tap dance number....shirtless...holding hands...