Featured Actor In A Musical Speculation — Page 3

Who's mentioning Groff in the first place?

Oh I skipped that.

Michael Berresse, A CHORUS LINE
Jason Tam, A CHORUS LINE
Mark Kudish, THE APPLE TREE
Keith Buterbaugh, COMPANY
Jason Danieley, CURTAINS
Edward Hibbert, CURTAINS
Matt Cavenaugh, GREY GARDENS
John McMartin, GREY GARDENS
Norm Lewis, LES MISERABLES
Gary Beach, LES MISERABLES
Aaron Lazar, LES MISERABLES
Adam Jacobs, LES MISERABLES
John Gallagher, Jr., SPRING AWAKENING
John Cullum, 110 IN THE SHADE
Christian Borle, LEGALLY BLONDE
David Pittu, LOVEMUSIK
John Scherer, LOVEMUSIK
Daniel Jenkins, MARY POPPINS
Jeff McCarthy, THE PIRATE QUEEN
Hadley Fraser, THE PIRATE QUEEN
William Youmans, THE PIRATE QUEEN

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Updated On: 3/28/07 at 11:54 PM

Wait, Borle is featured? I'm not sure if this changes my position. Probably not, but... I'll think about it.

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Don't take what I said as gospel...no rulings have been made on shows that haven't opened yet.

My names for shows to come are just pure speculation.

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ah
OK
I would add William Youmans in
THE PIRATE QUEEN

I saw "Spring Awakening" last week and maybe I'm still blinded by how much I loved it and how nice the cast was at the stage door, but I felt like telling John Gallagher to start preparing acceptance speeches or at least how to accept nomination certificates gracefully. Yes, I think he was that good and while I love the rest of the cast, you can't take your eyes off John.

I do agree, though, that next to John, Jonathan Wright is the most galvanizing presence, especially in the seduction scene--even though all I could think of for a while is they've found their Rolf if they ever revive "The Sound of Music."

Not that anyone cares, but I've seen more potential nominees than any season in a long long time, so here's my predictions:

Musical: Spring Awakening

Actor: Raul Esparza

Actress; Christine Ebersole

Featured Actor: John Gallagher Jr

Featured Actress: Mary Louise Wilson

QB - You're too kind adding in Lazar.

I would also say you forgot Edward Hibbert or Jason Daniely, who both have a very good chance of being nominated.

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wonderfulwizard-

Edward Hibbert was close to making my list. And after some minor swaying from Yankeefan here, I might have to give him the Lazar spot. But for my money, Hibberts performance was so predictable. He is always charming and cute and solid and good. But, and I've said this before when discussing Tony Nomination Worthy Performances, there was nothing special about it that jumped off the stage for me. McMartin I think will get the nomination based on respect in the community (which doesn't mean I think that is right, I just think it might happen). Gallagher will obivoulsy get nominated because of the Spring Awakening buzz (even though I don't totally get it). And I went with Lazar, more than anything, because I really like that role and thought he sang it well (and the actor who originated it won, didn't he?). And McCarthy and Chait, I think both give really interesting performaces in a show that I have come to think depends on the actors bringing something special to the stage, rather than just doing their regular "schtick", whatever that may be.

I'm not one to come on here and say "I'm right". This is just how I'm thinking.
Today.

You see how easily I'm swayed! Thanks Yankee. I think I need to check in with my therapist on that. lol

-QB

My speculations would be:

John Cullum
Jason Danieley
Edward Hibbert
John Gallagher Jr.
John McMartin

I think McMartin will win. He's been nominated 5 times and has never won; this could be a sort-of cumulative award for him.

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I agree with yankeefan that John McMartin should be nominated for "Grey Gardens." And definitely not Brooks Ashmanskas. "Fame Becomes Me" was awful. Sorry.