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[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 12:41am

I actually think Great Comet needs Best Musical the most. Come From Away is picking up steam, and Dear Evan Hansen has had steam all along. But we've seen what not having Josh Groban has done to Comet's numbers, when he's missed multiple performances a week. That concerns me. But if it had Best Musical attached to it, that could give it a post-Groban boost, which could only be a good thing. I won't be disappointed, no matter which show wins. But I'd like to see Comet win for that reason (since all the shows are amazing, to me). Just my opinion, though.

Updated On: 6/7/17 at 12:41 AM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 12:42am

Ben Platt & DEH not Winning Best Musical

[BroadwayRox3588]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 12:51am

And to answer the OP's question, I could easily see Jenn Colella beating out RBJ.

[ELP]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 5:20pm

broadwaygirl10 said: "The thing is at least to me, Rannells was good in Falsettos, but Uranowitz was incredible so i dunno"

Agreed 1,000% !!!!!!

 

[chernjam]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 6:22pm

I tend to avoid schadenfreude - esque discussions, but I had to read and chime in...

I'd add my two cents to the upset being Hello Dolly getting snubbed for Falsettos and somehow Bette getting passed over (Patti LuPone?)

Considering everyone practically awarded that to her when the show was announced and before it even started rehearsals - and the back and forth over whether they are performing or not... well Tonys have been tempermental before, it could happen again

[loveinnewyorkcity]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 7:49pm

I could see Andy Karl upsetting Ben Platt. And I hope he does. I saw both DEH and Groundhog Day and even though I thought DEH was a better show overall, Andy gave a performance that was on another level. And with all the press about his ACL....I don't know. Anything could happen there.

Let's also not forget what an unpredictable year its been (Election, Super Bowl, Oscars, etc.). I'm really going into this with no solid predictions.

I have to say that it is nice having suspense around the awards again after last year with Hamilton.

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 8:02pm

I don't know if any of you look at Goldderby, but they have interesting predictions.

http://www.goldderby.com/odds/combined-odds/tony-awards-2017/

Updated On: 6/7/17 at 08:02 PM

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 8:22pm

Some of your link got cut off, here's the full one:

http://www.goldderby.com/odds/combined-odds/tony-awards-2017/

[thebookofwhizzer]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 8:26pm

Honestly, I would be so happy if Falsettos wins anything, the production was fabulous and the cast was so talented. I'd love to see SJB win- she was amazing but I can't see it happening. Maybe Rannells will pull in a win but him and Uranowitz could split the vote just like him and Josh Gad during Book Of Mormon (Rannells should have won) but I guess the biggest upset would be Christian Borle winning but that has legitimately no chance of happening in my opinion. 

[canadian fan]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 8:45pm

BroadwayMan5 said: "I know this is unlikely but I actually think there could be a Great Comet wave that sees it winning most or all technical awards & then Best Musical with Dear Evan Hansen taking Actor, Book, & Score, and Come From Away getting shut out.

 

I don't know if I'd bet on that, I just have a gut feeling something like that could happen.

Having seen all 3 shows, this would be my prediction as well. 

"

 

[Gensho]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 9:06pm

Catherine Zuber wins Best Costumes for War Paint. CFA wins Best Book. Mary Beth Peil Featured Actress. La La Land for Best Musical. 

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 9:14pm

Maybe wishful thinking but Laura Linney beats Laurie Metcalf? 

I recently saw A Doll's House 2 and while I appreciated Metcalf's performance I really felt like the whole thing was a womens' studies dissertation defense rather than a play. 

[BwayFan4evs1]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 9:36pm

Indecent winning Best Play. Although none of the plays winning would really be an upset since they are all very well received. Indecent really hits you hard like others don't and I think the ticket sales are different than what Tony voters will like.

[corbucketty]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 11:41am

No offense, but if Andy wins it will be based on his talent and what he has brought to the role and not due to the fact that he tore his ACL.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 11:48am

I'd argue there's an overdue factor with Andy if he were to win. And that's not to say he shouldn't win, I think it's a Tony-worthy performance, but these awards aren't voted on solely based on talent or merit. Why else would Dear Evan Hansen have an ice cream truck?

[Roscoe]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 12:25pm

COME FROM AWAY winning Best Musical and nothing else.

[LarryD2]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 12:27pm

Laura Linney wins Best Actress and The Little Foxes beats Jitney for Best Revival

[Gensho]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:20pm

Roscoe said: "COME FROM AWAY winning Best Musical and nothing else."

Has that ever happened where a show has won Best Musical and nothing else? 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:28pm

LarryD2 said: "Laura Linney wins Best Actress and The Little Foxes beats Jitney for Best Revival"

Honestly, I seriously hope this happens. 

[loveinnewyorkcity]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:31pm

corbucketty said: "No offense, but if Andy wins it will be based on his talent and what he has brought to the role and not due to the fact that he tore his ACL.

 

"

I wasn't saying that he would win solely based on his injury but it's definitely not hurting him in the Tony race. Even though it should only be based on talent and performance in the role, there's a million biases and factors that go into how they vote.

ACL accident or not, he was phenomenal in Groundhog Day and still deserves the praise and recognition. 

[Lot666]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:32pm

Gensho said: "Roscoe said: "COME FROM AWAY winning Best Musical and nothing else."

Has that ever happened where a show has won Best Musical and nothing else?"

I can't answer your question, but I've been wondering if Come From Away's fate might play out this way. I thought it was very strong as a complete work, meaning the book, score, direction, and company all working together to create a cohesive, unified experience, without the credit obviously owing to any one of those individual factors.

[Gensho]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:38pm

Lot666 said: "Gensho said: "Roscoe said: "COME FROM AWAY winning Best Musical and nothing else."

Has that ever happened where a show has won Best Musical and nothing else?"

I can't answer your question, but I've been wondering if Come From Away's fate might play out this way. I thought it was very strong as a complete work, meaning the book, score, direction, and company all working together to create a cohesive, unified experience, without the credit obviously owing to any one of those individual factors."

 

I could see CFA winning Best Book and nothing else. 

 

[LarryD2]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:44pm

The book for Come From Away is lousy. It would really be a shame if they gave it to them as a token award.

[ren598]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:46pm

Pasek/Paul wins best score, but like the Oscars loses the biggest award of the night to Come From Away.

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 6/8/17 at 1:51pm

Gensho said: "Roscoe said: "COME FROM AWAY winning Best Musical and nothing else."

Has that ever happened where a show has won Best Musical and nothing else? 

 

 

"

I don't think that's ever happened with Best Musical, but it's definitely happened with Best Play--just recently, both Clybourne Park and Vanya, Sonia.... only took Best Play (and the next year All The Way only took Actor and Play, so that's 3 straight Tony winning Best Plays with only 4 awards between them)