David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?- Page 5

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:56pm

I would too Yankee. It's not going to happen, but I would love Short to beat out the rest of them. I really didn't find either Raul or DHP that good. In terms of musicianship, I was bored with both performances.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 4/9/07 at 7:12pm

Well, 110 IN THE SHADE and LOVEMUSIK begin previews this week. So I'm sure we'll be able to have a more clear-headed outlook after the only two musicals left this season begin performances.

Personally, I'm excited!

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/9/07 at 7:38pm

I am very excited. I am seeing LoveMusik Friday and 110 in the Shade Saturday. Finally I will be able to compare everything from the season.

[BDavis0092]

Posted: 4/9/07 at 8:15pm

As to the title of this thread...No I don't believe DHP is giving Esparza a run for the Tony. Pierce was good but not great.

[jv92]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 10:42am

Esparza still has it in the bag, but there can always be something called an upset. That upset won't be Hyde Pierece though...it'll be Michael Cerveris, who always does an outstanding job and is sure to do one in LoveMusik. He was robbed of a Tony last year by a guy who imitated a has been (Yeah, I know I'm not showing the Frankie Valli love). He could get a Brian Stokes Mitchell in Kiss Me, Kate Tony.
Prediction as of today-

Raul Ezparaza- winner
David Hyde Pierce
Michael Cerveris- upset (I don't think we'll be all that upset though.)
Martin Short
Gavin Lee

[SorryGrateful]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 11:21am

While I really want Esparza to win, it's nice that there's actually going to be so much really great competition. I like the fact that there are (or will be soon) many talented people on the stages right now. It's much like the Leading Actress in a Musical category. There are so many excellent choices and it's heartening to see a season filled with incredible performances.

[ken8631]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 11:33am

Saw David and Raul - Raul has it WAY over David, but David should get a nomination....

Raul definitely deserves it this year.....

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 12:27pm

Leading Actress isn't nearly as competitive-getting nominated will be with the excess of leading ladies out there (winning, not so much). (Even leading actor really seems tied up, although I think DHP could upset Esparza.)
Didn't love Company, Esparza was very strong, however. (I didn't like Curtains.)

[SorryGrateful]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 12:34pm

I get very nervous when people say that Ebersole is a lock. I feel like it's going to jinx it. I don't think that anyone's ever a definite. I can't believe John Lloyd Young won last year over Cerveris, even though many thought that Cerveris would win. You never know what's going to happen.

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Updated On: 4/10/07 at 12:34 PM

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 1:02pm

Actually, I thought John Lloyd Young was going to win last year, seeing how he won everything else.
Plus-go to the NYTimes and see what Mr. Brantley says orally on the slide show about Grey Gardens. (He NEVER talks this way about anyone, not even his beloved Kristin Chenoweth.)I know Brantley isn't the voters, but the general consensus is there.

[Danielm]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 1:06pm

There are still a few shows to open. But having seen both shows I would still give it to Esparza--I think his performance in Company is amazing. He gives clarity to and makes you care about a character that is usually a cypher or blank spot in the middle of the show.

But, I wouldn't be upset if DHP won--he's the best thing in the show (which I don't think is very good. I think both Spring Awakening and Grey Gardens are much better). In many ways DHP gives Curtains the only humanity it has.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 3:36pm

Danielm, I didin't think Curtains was very good either, but I think the only humanity in the show comes from Karen Ziemba and Jason Danieley. DHP really wasn't that strong in my opinion. He will definitely be nominated, but he will not win. Honestly, I really think Cerveris has a good shot this year. I didn't want him to win last year cause I thought JYL deserved it more, but if he gives the same quality performance in LoveMusik as in Sweeney, he'll still be leagues above Esparza.

[AudreyTwoTwo]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 4:07pm

I saw both, and while I didn't like Company, I still thought Raul did a great job. But, I also thought that DHP was great. Although Raul will most likely win, I will be a little sad because I thought DHP was quite good as well.

But, I do want to see Cerveris as well.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 4:17pm

I think Cerveris will make interesting competition for Hyde Pierce and Esparza but the fact that he is a previous Tony-winner will hurt his chances considering Hyde Pierce and Esparza both are solid actors that continue giving great performances and I'm sure people think it's time to reward them. I still hope Hyde Pierce wins though.

[Danielm]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 5:00pm

bjh2114, while I have liked Jason Daniely and Karen Ziemba in other things I don't think they make much of an impression in this show. It's one of the things that really bothered me they, along with Noah Racey and most of the rest of the cast are just wasted in the show.

Updated On: 4/10/07 at 05:00 PM

[ashbash1990]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 5:31pm

If there is an upset, it will be Cerveris over Esparza... after they robbed him last year... still, I hope Raul will win because from what I've seen, his preformance is incredible...

[Danielm]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 6:36pm

Has anyone seen Lovemusik? I know we're expecting Cerveris to be great but has anyone seen the show? Is it any good?

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/10/07 at 6:43pm

I believe the first preview is Thursday, so nobody has seen it yet. I am seeing it Friday night at the second preview though. I will report back.