Interesting that 'Macbeth' only got three nominations, and didn't get a nod for direction. At least Goold already (well-deservedly!) ran off with the Olivier award for that.
I do like the new Projection/Video Design award, and will be interested to see if it goes anywhere else. I doubt the Tonys will be in a hurry to pick it up though. XD
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Well that whole cast was nominated for Best Ensemble, so that's why she didn't get an individual nomination. Which makes me curious how they choose Best Ensemble? Is it a way to honor small casts? How do they decide to give one show Best Ensemble and then nominate say, three actors from a different show for single acting awards?
NO S. EPATHA MERKERSON for COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA or the play itself for best revival - are the voters minds really THAT small? My god, Epatha acted ciricles around Francis McDormand.
Whatever-hoping the Tony's will get it right!
At least they didnt go CRAZY over Les Liaisons Dangereuses like the Outer Critics Circle did. Although, there is way too much "The Country Girl" love here for such a crappy production.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
It's a smiley. X is eyes screwed tight shut in amusement, D is mouth sretched wide in amusement. It basically shows amusement. ^_^ (And ^_^ is just a Japanese :).)
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
Just a personal shout-out to Maruti Evans for his nom for his SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 lighting design.
I was the musical supervisor on the show. He's been doing spectacular work for years and I'm thrilled his gotte his second nom in a row. Congrats to him, and Joe Tantalo's Godlight Theatre Company for the nom!
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
"Y'know, I think Bertolt Brecht was rolling in his grave."
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
As great as Daniel Evans was, I think a lot of people are underestimating the great Daniel Breaker, who in my mind, could easily win Best Actor at the Drama Desks. Not saying that Daniel Evans couldn't win, but, you never know...
A Catered Affair may have chalked up a lot of nominations, but I don't think that means it's going to have a grand slam. Interesting that both YF and LM were more or less shuttered out.
Under the circumstances, I think (and hope) that Xanadu will score a major upset. IMO, it's the only musical this season that truly lives up to the term "musical comedy" and I think between the dreariness and downright boredom of some of the other nominees, it has served as a magical oasis throughout the season. Whatever the outcome, I will always remember it as one of the happiest evenings in my 55+ years of theatregoing. Huzzah!!!!
SNL, you are not alone. I'm also pulling for Jimmi Simpson to get a Tony nomination.
"Y'know, I think Bertolt Brecht was rolling in his grave."
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
I'm sorry that Jim Norton didn't receive a nomination for Seafarer, but if they were only going to nominate one from that cast, Conleth Hill is the most deserving. At least in my opinion, which has never seemed to be with the majority on this one
If Seafarer had gotten 2, I'd have hoped for David Morse (who I also thought did a better job than Jim Norton)
I was surprised it wasn't nominated for Best Ensemble -- I thought that's where it REALLY shone
You don't go to the dragon without a present - Mark Rylance
HOMECOMING was more deserving, in my opinion. Every single one of those actors was award worthy. I can't same the same for every single cast member of THE SEAFARER.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
