If SUNDAY IN THE PARK had not withdrawn from Tonys...

[bwaylyric]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 1:47pm

If SITPWG had not taken itself out of Tony eligibility, whom do you think would've been nominated, and which current nominee would've been shut out?

Best revival (Miss Saigon)

Best Actor: Jake G (Borle)

Best Actress: Annaleigh (Denee)

Best Lighting

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 1:50pm

I imagine that had Sunday been eligible, there might have been four Best Revival nominees, so it wouldn't necessarily take the place of any of the current nominees.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 1:52pm

I also think Annaleigh would have taken a nomination from Noblezada, not Denee Benton.  They clearly very much loved Comet, Miss Saigon not so much. 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 1:53pm

I'd imagine Penny Fuller could have been a contender, as well -- possibly replacing Mary Beth Peil?

[Hamilfan2]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 1:55pm

It couldve gotten a lighting nod too, if not only for its brilliant chromolume presentation

[DrFrasierCrane]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 2:51pm

I think either Penny Fuller, Erin Davey, or Ashley Park could've made it into best featured actress. I'm terms of supporting actor, I think either Philip Boykin or Robert Sean Leonard could've gotten a nod. While I'm sure Jake would've gotten a nom, Annaleigh might've been shut out because of weird award show politics. 

[AC126748]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 2:58pm

While I'm sure Jake would've gotten a nom, Annaleigh might've been shut out because of weird award show politics. 

What kind of "weird award show politics" do you think would cause a two-time Tony nominee (and recent winner) who gave a near-universally acclaimed performance to be shut out? Ashford almost certainly would have been nominated if eligible, and almost certainly would have replaced Eva Noblezada, whose performance was not met with the kind of acclaim that was predicted for her.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 3:04pm

I agree it would've been nominated nted for revival, actor, actress, and lighting. Fuller or Park could've been strong possibilities as well. Fuller, especially, turned in an emotional performance that continued to grow throughout the short run. She and Jake were breathtaking in "Beautiful." I still get chills remembering how they held hands during it. 

Updated On: 5/2/17 at 03:04 PM

[DrFrasierCrane]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 3:18pm

To clarify,  since Annaleigh won her first tony only two years ago. It makes me wonder if she wouldn't get in because of how crowded the category is this year (and we can't pretend like award shows don't take into account previous wins). Don't get me wrong, I adored her performance and would argue her Marie was definitive. If the production was eligible, I would've loved to see Annaleigh and Jake get nominated.

Updated On: 5/2/17 at 03:18 PM

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 3:21pm

Ashley Park was the best part of the production for me, but I think any actor playing either of the Celestes wouldn't have been nominated in such a strong year. I think it would have received nominations for Jake and Annaleigh, Revival, and Lighting Design. 

[adamgreer]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 3:25pm

DrFrasierCrane said: "To clarify,  since Annaleigh won her first tony only two years ago. It makes me wonder if she wouldn't get in because of how crowded the category is this year (and we can't pretend like award shows don't take into account previous wins). Don't get me wrong, I adored her performance and would argue her Marie was definitive. If the production was eligible, I would've loved to see Annaleigh and Jake get nominated.

Yes, being (two-time) previous winners really hurt Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone in that category. 

 

[DrFrasierCrane]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 3:34pm

"adamgreer said: Yes, being (two-time) previous winners really hurt Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone in that category. "

To be fair, their last wins were ten and nine years ago respectively, but I'll admit to be shortsighted in my previous statements. I can't say I know how tony nominators think, so I'll agree that, in all likelihood, Annaleigh would've been nominated.

[After Eight]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 3:56pm

Not only would it have been nominated for best revival, it would have won.

Easily.

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 4:11pm

Definitely would've squeezed into Best Revival and likely won.

Gyllenhaal would slide into Best Actor and would probably take out Borle, but possibly Pierce.

Ashford would've kicked Noblezada right out of that fifth spot.

None of the supporting cast stood out to me as worthy of a Tony nod, since they all seemed like bit parts.

I would also say Orchestrations, Costume Design, and Lighting Design.

 

Total: 6

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 4:28pm

The orchestrations would have not been eligible and they are the complete original work, with the addition of two more musicians.

I agree, the classy costume design could've snuck in there, but it wouldn't have ousted the wonderful costumes of War Paint.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 4:52pm

Won easily/clearly/definitely?  Over Hello, Dolly?  Really?

Updated On: 5/2/17 at 04:52 PM

[haterobics]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 5:14pm

But they did, Blanche! They did withdraw from the Tonys...

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 6:08pm

I predict they would've landed:

Best Actor- Jake Gyllenhaal  (replacing Groban)

Best Actress- Annaleigh Ashford (replacing Noblezada)

Best Supporting Actress- Penny Fuller, Ashley Park, or Erin Davie (replacing Peil)

Best Supporting Actor- Robert Sean Leonard or Phillip Boykin  (replacing Michael Faist)

Best Revival

Best Lighting

Best Costume

[pupscotch]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 6:18pm

I agree with your assessment, icecreambenjamin. But damn do I still wish they'd been given a special Tony for the chromolume. One of the greatest things I've ever seen in the theatre.

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 6:48pm

pupscotch said: "I agree with your assessment, icecreambenjamin. But damn do I still wish they'd been given a special Tony for the chromolume. One of the greatest things I've ever seen in the theatre.

 

"

I absolutely agree.  It was breathtaking.

 

[After Eight]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 10:05pm

"Won easily/clearly/definitely?  Over Hello, Dolly?  Really?"

 

Yes, really. Now, you weren't born yesterday, and you certainly know how the game is played.

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 5/2/17 at 10:10pm

I think Annaleigh Ashford would have gotten the nomination. She would have won the award again previously for "Sylvia" except her costar was the incredibly bland, boring and untalented Mathhew Blahderick and he ruined her chances.