Is Judith Light breaking a record?

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 2:44pm

In going over my Tony picks again, I came across the pattern that this is Judith Light's third consecutive nomination in the same category. If not a record, this has to at least be an anomaly...

Help me here!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:08pm

If anyone deserves to be a record breaker, it's Judith Light. Just thinking about how much I love her as an actress an as a person makes me so happy I could cry.

[jaxandmci]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:16pm

I thought it was a tie but got thrown by three Ivey (two Judith and one Dana) noms in a row.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Featured_Actress_in_a_Play

It's Light's record for consecutive noms and I think she'll be 2 for 3.

(scroll to bottom of page for tally)

Updated On: 5/23/13 at 03:16 PM

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:34pm

She was absolutely amazing in Other Desert Cities and I've heard great things about her in Assembled Parties.

[quizking101]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:44pm

I'm not talking in terms of overall noms...but consecutive ones. I can't think of any other actress who got as many nominations IN A ROW (regardless of wins)

[BroadwayStar4]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:52pm

Loved her since Who's The Boss!

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:58pm

I've only looked at best lead actress (play). I've found two actresses with three consecutive nods:

Rosemary Harris:
1984 Heartbreak House
1985 Pack of Lies
1986 Hay Fever


Colleen Dewhurst:
1972 All Over
1973 Mourning Becomes Electra
1974 A Moon for the Misbegotten (won)

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update: it appears Judith Light is the only actress with three consecutive best featured actress in a play nominees.

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update: no one has received three consec. best actress in a musical nods

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update: no one has received three consec. best featured actress in a musical nods

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update: no one has received three consec. best actor in a play nominations; or for best featured actor in a play

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update: no one has received three consec. best actor in a musical nominations; or for best featured actor in a musical

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So that's three: Harris, Dewhurst and Light - and who could ask for three more deserving of the honor!?











Updated On: 5/23/13 at 03:58 PM

[dtzumbrunnen]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 3:59pm

Well according to that Wikipedia list, there's never been a back-to-back winner, so if she takes it home it will be a first!

(an incredibly deserved first)

[LaCageAuxFollesFan]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 4:41pm

Stephen Spinella won for Angels in America, both parts, in 93 & 94.
Albeit in 2 different categories.

This would be an impressive feat for JL nonetheless should she pull it off. Which, She Should!

[Amalia Balash]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 4:48pm

SO much respect for Judith Light as both an actress and a person.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 4:51pm

Wasn't a huge fan of Other Desert Cities OR Assembled Parties, but absolutely adored Judith Light's performances in both. More power to her for picking great projects-- anyone know what's in the pipeline for her for next season?

[ArtMan]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 5:49pm

Judith is such a sweet and down to earth individual. She deserves all the success that comes her way.

[theaterfan862]

Posted: 5/23/13 at 6:04pm

Judith Light is such a brilliant actress and I'm so happy that she has shown us that talent on stage. Her performance in Other Desert Cities was breathtaking and I can't wait to see her in The Assembled Parties next week.

[bryan2]

Posted: 5/24/13 at 12:10pm

An great actress...when she is on Law and Order...the entire show is better...She is amazing ...

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 5/24/13 at 12:37pm

Apart from the nominations, very impressive that in three consec. seasons one actor found meaty roles in three NEW plays and made the most of them. How often does that happen? Light's recent success is beginning to suggest the kind of careers select Broadway stars had in the distant past. (note: each of Harris's and Dewhurst's nomination trifectas included 2 revivals)



Updated On: 5/24/13 at 12:37 PM

[dreaming]

Posted: 5/24/13 at 12:43pm

It seems like Judith Light has carved out a rather nice niche for herself on Broadway. A suggestion I'd casually made to a friend during the run of "Other Desert Cities" was that if the show were to remain open, I'd have loved to see Judith Light's take on Polly, particularly as I'm certain it would have been very interesting and different performance.

[John Adams]

Posted: 5/24/13 at 12:45pm

>> Loved her since Who's The Boss!

You should have seen her on One Life To Live! (I was GLUED to the TV during these episodes!)
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[Will42]

Posted: 5/25/13 at 4:39pm

Gwen Verdon won twice in a row.

1958 Best Actress in a Musical for New Girl in Town (tied with co-star Thelma Ritter)
1959 Best Actress in a Musical for Redhead

She also won in 1954 (Can-Can) and 1956 (Damn Yankees).

[Steve C.]

Posted: 5/25/13 at 4:54pm

I am in total agreement with you and you are absolutely correct about how deserving Judith Light is as a real person and then also as a great actress/performer. She always brings so much more to her performances and roles than just what's on the page/script/etc...I truly admire her and especially her work in fighting AIDS/Cancer/Human Rights. Even if she doesn't have a play lined up for next year I hope they bring her back on Dallas (after that nasty old Hollywood fall down the stairs routine)! Good Luck Judith!!

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/25/13 at 5:16pm

I remember seeing her on UGLY BETTY and being surprised that the lady from WHO'S THE BOSS was in it, then being completely blown away by her ability to combine humor and pathos so seamlessly. She was great on that show (shockingly, her only Emmy nomination comes from it). Then, I saw her in OTHER DESERT CITIES and thought she was out of the world.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/25/13 at 5:35pm

She does have 2 Daytime Emmys. I know they don't REALLY count, but still.

[E.Davis]

Posted: 5/25/13 at 6:43pm

Also, add her insane chemistry in her scenes with anyone on that show and she really brought Ugly Betty to a wonderful level of star power.

I still need to see her tread the boards and I am hoping to catch Assembled Parties in the coming weeks.