Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
I don't think the CZJ Tony was bought. But I do think that the voters cast their vote based on sex appeal and star quality. But I also think that the only competition CZJ had was from Montego Glover. And poor Montego had to spend half her performance compensating for a co-star who was acting like a half-wit rather than playing the character.
I agree that her biggest competition was Montego. I also think Montego should have been awarded.
I had figured the awards wanted the buzz of a Hollywood presence winning, regardless of it was deserving. I don't think it was "bought". I think it was advertising.
Updated On: 6/7/13 at 06:53 PM
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
If Montego won the Tony would she still have had that juicy role on Smash?
Good question....
I thought Montego's acting was pretty wooden. I only recall her having some strong vocals. Man, I really thought MEMPHIS was such an awful show.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
She was very good on Smash where she had to say things like "He is over here, but he is supposed to be there" and "Now he's over there, but he's supposed to be over here."
That year, Catherine, Scarlet, and Denzel Washington all won.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
What was going on with the girl's hair on Smash? I wasn't a fan. But I do love her..
She was very good on Smash where she had to say things like "He is over here, but he is supposed to be there" and "Now he's over there, but he's supposed to be over here."
I just laughed out loud. I didn't watch one second of the second and final season of SMASH.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
In her first episode she really only said variations on that theme!
You should have seen the last one. Julia reminded us that, in this world, there are people on streets... people... on streets.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
That was SOOOOO AWFUL! I haven't seen a second of the show since its pilot. And for damn good reason, jeez.
As for Montego, no way she should have won. I thought she was fine in the role but she was lacking the "wow" factor that Huey seemed to see in her. I thought she had a good voice, but nothing that'd make me stop in my tracks like he did.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
I hope she wins an Emmy for Smash!
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