Entertainment Weekly's Tony picks- Page 2

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 3:41pm

No, last year GLENGARY GLEN ROSS was a slight surprise, too.

The awards weren't as cut and dry last year. Sure, it was obvious that SPAMALOT was going to win, but the supporting categories were wide open last year.

Would it be Ramirez or O'Hara or Celia?
Dan Fogler, Matt Morrison, etc?

I don't mind when tehy're predictable as long as what is truly the best show wins.

[kgee30]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 3:43pm

I think the intention is to reward the best performances and productions, isn't it? It's not a box of Cracker Jacks. But perhaps I'm mistaken...

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 3:44pm

I remember reading a list of predictions and Sara Ramirez had like a 90% of the votes. They released a list of Tony voters before the Tonys, do you remember? it was listed on this site. Dan Fogler had also over a 50%. Victoria Clark had 100% i remember.

[mijofly19]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 3:44pm

I agree with most of their predictions.

Although I believe that Patti is close to a lock, I think that LaChanze should be considered a spoiler.

I think that Jim Dale is the favorite, although I hope that Mano or Hoff win.

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 3:53pm

In regards to surprises last year. I was very [PLEASANTLY] surprised that Liev Schreiber won.
Updated On: 6/2/06 at 03:53 PM

[bwaysinger]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 4:07pm

They're slightly skewed towards Jersey Boys, yes, but they're smartly noting the out-of-town Tony vote, which almost ALWAYS pops those big awards towards commercially viable, touring shows.
Avenue Q was a major upset over Wicked given Wicked's bona-fide box office magic. Of course, it's also one of those iron-clad shows which prove that you don't need awards to sell.

[wickedrentq]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 4:17pm

Munk, I totally disagree about last year. At least in the musical categories, it was the most predictable thing ever. The only one I predicted incorrectly was scenic design (I thought Chitty). Everything else was no surprise.

This year is a bit more unpredictable--really, nothing can be as predictable as last year IMO.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 4:18pm

a. i will be floored if jersey boys and/or hoff win.

b. i really want lachanze to blast it in patti's face.

[kidmanboy]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 4:31pm

Last year not predictable???
There were exactly two surprises: Liev Schrieber and Bill Irwin. I called every other category.

That being said, having seen Jersey Boys this week, it will be a sad day if/when that wins best musical.

[jsrocks]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 7:17pm

GO CYNTHIA!!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/2/06 at 7:57pm

As much as I want Jersey Boys to win, TDC just might pull off the upset like it did at the Drama Desk Awards. The awards for actors/actresses in a musical seem clear. John Lloyd Young(JB), Lupone(ST), Dale(TPO) & Leavel(TC). Though I would love it if Manoel upset Dale.

[MOXIEINTHECITY]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 9:36pm

Unlike the Osacrs, the Tony's seem to have no problem awarding debut performances. John Lloyd Young is probably going to win this award even though Cerveris deserves it more. I liked what a lot of the actor's had to say in interviews about comparing all of the performances. Many felt that there was no way to determine who was better this year because all but the charcters they played were such polar opposites of each other.
Psst...ever Have a Fling With a Broadway Actor/Actress?

[kaboodles041]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 9:57pm

I love Jersey Boys, but considered a "spoiler" for scenic design?

[StageManager2]

Posted: 6/5/06 at 6:26am

I hope LaChanze wins the Tony just because it'll turn many people's world upside down. That, and because I love upsets!