I saw him. I generally don't like mandy Patinkin but I must say the Wild Party and Sunday in the Park with George is his best theatrical work. I mean he truly scared the crap outta me in the Wild Party. TRULY amazing and offensive (which is exactly what that role should be). I honestly can't imagine anyone else tackling that role the way he did.
well I think Stokes got the award that year because he was passed over for Ragtime really. stokes was good though. I think LaChiusa was passed over for score. Ok Ummmm Elton John won for Aida...WHAT?!!
i think aida's score is better than both wild party's. but um. i hate mandy's voice. his burrs is the only thing i'll listen to him do. it's so "un-mandy"... but normally i hate him.
LaChiusa's shows are amazing for many reasons, but one really important reason is he psychologicaly gets into the charecters through the music..... i'd like to see Elton do that ( i did like Aida but no where near close to The Wild Party).