Curiousity: Why is it assumed that ACateredAffair & Cry-Baby will be nominated for best musical? Those who've seen it please write your opinions! Thank you =]- Page 3

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 7:53am

At this point in time, I'd say there's no way that In the Heights would get a Best Book nomination. It just brings down the entire show.

[Trish2]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 9:01am

Well as we all know touring potential is a big factor in the awards. YF, TLM, Xanadu and possibly CRY will have much more chance of survival on the road ( based on their broad appeal) whereas Passing, Catered and Heights are non entities ( reviews notwithstanding)

In any event, considering all the great revivals, the awards are going to be all over the map.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:01am

"What the hell is IN THE MERMAID?"

Lmao.

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:03am

We also have to remember that the Tonys don't always reflect what is artistically the best -- but what could make the most money or bring in the most viewers.

Although I agree that artistically Young Frankenstein and The Little Mermaid aren't on par with the other shows (assuming that A Catered Affair and Cry Baby are better), but unless the Tonys are revamped as they have discussed to allow non-Best Musical nominated shows to perform, I would have a hard time believing neither would be nominated.

I am sure that they would love to be able to market a performance from a new Mel Brooks musical based on a beloved film comedy, or a performance from one of Disney's most beloved movie musicals over shows that have little appeal outside of NYC and the theatre community.

I am not saying that I think either of these shows deserve to be nominated -- but both of them do have name recognition, value to road producers, and it could be perceived that they would bring in more casual viewers. This is probably one reason why Marry Poppins was nominated over Lovemusik last year.

[Enjolras77]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:03am

Double Post...

Updated On: 2/19/08 at 11:03 AM

[FranklinShepard-Inc.]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:22am

I agree, I don't just think neither of YF and TLM will be nominated, contrary I think both will be. Both have a healthy run, and the competition isn't really stiff (as I said Cry Baby is anything but good).
So to speak:
In the Heights, A Catered Affair, Mermaid, Young Frankenstein it will be. Xanadu had good reviews but it is artistically even a weaker candidate than TLM and YF. So unless we get a surprise arrival of something new on Broadway that'll be it.

[B3TA07]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:24am

I personally thing "In the Mermaid" and "Young Crying Baby" will sweep the awards. "A Catered Xanax" might cause an upset though. You really can't tell, this season.

[FranklinShepard-Inc.]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 11:26am

"In the Mermaid" still sounds... naughty to me.

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 12:36pm

The producers of Passing Strange would be smart to bill it as a special event because it would win-that Duran Duran event was cancelled I believe due to the strike. I don't think it has a chance at best musical. That said, I predict these will be the nominees:
Xanadu
In the Heights
A Catered Affair
Cry-Baby

Updated On: 2/19/08 at 12:36 PM

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 1:02pm

But Passing Strange is a book-musical. Not a traditional book-musical, but a book-musical nonetheless.

[jv92]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 1:34pm

I honestly don't care what wins. I think I'm going to like Catered Affair, but nothing artistic wins these days. I'm looking more forward to revival of a musical and the play categories. It's been a much stronger year for plays than musical.

[Yero my Hero]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 1:47pm

Bwaygal, I think Duran Duran did open on Broadway, the strike just cut the run short.

[thinggoes]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 1:47pm

Hey there....I'm a new poster here and I just wanted to say I love reading these boards for the sheer fun in being able to discuss theatre. I must admit that this board sparked my interest. I was fortunate enough to see A Catered Affair in San Diego while I was doing a regional production down there, and I found it to be incredibly moving, especially Faith Prince and Tom Wopat. The musical's plot is a bit thin at best, but the sensitivity of the direction and the nuance of the portrayals were especially vivid, and each member of the cast really jelled together into what I felt was a regular, hard-working middle class family. They just seemed to embody the roles so well.

[jv92]

Posted: 2/19/08 at 1:52pm

I've heard nothing but good things about Doyle's direction, so I'm looking forward to that! :) However, with Laurents in Buntrock, it might not be as easy for him to win as it was for Sweeney Todd.