If Xanadu wins the Tony, does it mean the end of Bway?
If Xanadu wins the Tony, does it mean the end of Bway?
#1If Xanadu wins the Tony, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:42pm
A logical question, no?
MungoGypsy8232
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
#2re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:45pmI forget, are you the same person that made up a reason why Xanadu should not be nominated for Best Musical because it'd show America that musicals are gay? I'd search, but it's frankly not worth it.
#3re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:46pmIf Beatlemania wasn't the end of Broadway it's hard to imagine anything else killing it.
#4re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:47pmThis thread does not have the word "Tony" in the title. Therefore, it is unworthy.
~Lina Lamont
My name wasn't, isn't, and will never be Scott.
#5re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:47pmNo that wasn't me mungo, that was another person who realizes the vital addition to our culture that Xanadu provides.
MungoGypsy8232
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
#7re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:50pmIf Cry Babay wins, it means the end of Broadway
#8re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:51pm
Oh crap scott. You're so right. My bad!
*fixed*
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#9re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:52pm
CRYBABY being nominated was the end for me.
Oh wait I forgot THE WEDDING SINGER also got nominated.
#11re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:54pmYou know what would be worse if "Cry Baby" won.... having "Grease" win as Best Musical Revival. THAT would be cataclysmic!!from RC in Austin, Texas
#12re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 6:55pm
Of course not seriously Higgins.
Have you not seen the main board threads this evening?
jackson992
Broadway Star Joined: 12/25/04
#13re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/13/08 at 7:01pmI was not impressed with the music from Xanadu. Unfortunately I haven't been able to hear anything yet from Crybaby? Is it available anywhere to listen to?
bwaybabe2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/08
#14re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 12:40am
Well, if where the play came from, which was a mediocre movie (I think I am being kind here), how can something great come out of it? Except for how the actors undertook their roles (which were worthy efforts) and a few other variables, I don't think it was worthy of "Best Musical" IMHO 
Oh, no, this could not be the end of Broadway (yet).
Updated On: 5/14/08 at 12:40 AM
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#15re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 12:43am
It would be the end
of the Tony telecast, because the award is given at the end!
bwaybabe2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/08
#16re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 12:48am
Clever, blaxx. You definitely ROCK on this one!!!
#17re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 1:04am
It was a truly awful year for musicals. This is the first year I've actually not cared for all 4 of the nominees. At least Xanadu is smart in its humor. I feel like In the Heights is highly overrated and Passing Strange insulting to the genre. At least Xanadu embrasses musical theattre in a creative, free way. It's my choice to win. We've had crappy Best Musicals before and slower/duller yars than this one.
But to answere your question, yes, theatre row will cave into the grown on Tony night.
TooDarnHot
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/08
#18re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 1:09am
I don't get all the fuss over PASSING STRANGE.
because it's "different" ? because it's not real musical theatre? it's a musical. plain and simple.
shows like JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, RENT, and even SPRING AWAKENING (during workshops) were bashed for not being true musicals and look how they turned out
clearly PASSING STRANGE is different (I know. I've seen it) but I thought it was enjoyable... and I'm very old fashioned - into the whole good ol' broadway musical thing.
am I totally off? perhaps someone can explain what all of the fuss is over PASSING STRANGE
and if XANADU wins, it's not the end. it's the beginning! I'm alive!
#19re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 1:12am
I just dislike the music and styling of Passing Strange. I don't feel that it is a bad show. It just doesn't fit my tastes at all.
#21re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 7:17amYes, if Xanadu wins, all shows will immediately close, and all of the theaters will be torn down and turned into luxury condominiums. Broadway will cease to exist, and we'll all have to get our entertainment from watching Flavor of Lovem 3, because that will now be considered "high culture."
#23re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:00amNo. STARMITES getting nominated was the end of Broadway.
Vespertine1228
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/30/05
#24re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:15amI saw Xanadu twice and really loved it. Still, I don't think it should win Best Musical, especially not when two of its competitors are a little more substantial and innovative. It wouldn't be the end of Broadway or anything though.
#25re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:40am
If Passing Strange wins, it will be the end of Broadway.
If In The Heights wins, there will be no excitement or buzz.
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#26re: If Xanadu wins, does it mean the end of Bway?
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:42amPlain and simple, it will only be the end of Broadway if Cry-Baby wins Best Musical.
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