Is revival the only real Tony race this year? — Page 4

pupscotch said: "Best Play should be an interesting category. I've said previously in the thread that I haven't seen Eclipsed, but even between the Humans and King Charles III it is very difficult for me to pick a winner. "



I would also keep an eye out for Mtc's production of The Father.

I completely disagree that Jane Krakowski is giving the same performance we've been seeing from her. It's one of the big misconceptions of her career. In terms of her Tony-winning role, Ilona is completely different from Carla. I do think Goldsberry is just marvelous and find the idea that HAMILTON's women are not memorable to be preposterous.



Also, I'm not sure what you are talking about, QueenAlice. The men in HAMILTON are classic supporting roles not featured ensemble members. Diggs (who is likely to win), Groff, and Christopher Jackson will all probably and rightfully get in.

To each their own- I don't remember all the supporting men, others don't remember the women, though I bet we all remember the staging and the striking material of Hamilton which are the real stars of that show.



I wonder how many voters will have seen Hamilton early in its run? And I wonder if, like the Oscars, there is any advantage (especially performance wise) to opening closer to the Tony Awards in tears of staying fresh in the minds of Tony voters. For example, if it had opened earlier in the season, I bet Jennifer Simard might not have made the cut, but even though her show is terrible, I have a hunch she will get in: it's one of the most memorable performances of the spring for sure.

Updated On: 3/19/16 at 02:59 PM

goldenboy said: "As for Rene Goldsbury... I don't even remember her in Hamilton. I don't remember much of the woman. It is a man's musical. The key parts are Hamilton, Burr and King George and the women were just there. This was also the case in Something Rotten. You just don't remember the woman. I think the Color Purple woman will thrive here."



I think the term you are looking for is "women." There was more than one woman in those shows.

No-one remembers the women in Hamilton? What?

If you don't remember them that's one thing but to claim everyone doesn't is beyond ridiculous. Putting aside Renee's great performance for a second, the last image you see of that show is Eliza alone at the front center of the stage with the spotlight on her.

The Schuyler Sisters have been one of the main talking points of the show and Lin has been praised for his portrayal of the female characters.

Just a few of the articles that have focused entirely on the women:

http://www.themarysue.com/how-the-hero-of-hamilton-the-musical-is-a-woman/

http://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-women-of-hamilton

http://amysmartgirls.com/the-women-of-hamilton-making-herstory-on-broadway/

no one remembers the women in Hamilton



Don't be silly. Of course we do. If you don't, you are the only one who doesn't.

How can you not remember the women in Hamilton? Did you fall asleep?

Yeah, I sort of feel bad for the person that sees HAMILTON and doesn't remember the women. Lin-Manuel Miranda couldn't have come up with more fascinating renditions of the three women in HAMILTON's than he already did. And the ladies who get to play those roles every night are rocking it at the Richard Rodgers. I certainly hope Soo and Goldsberry both manage to get in.

I wouldn't say I was only "truly" entertained with the women of the show, but I do truly believe they are critically important to making Hamilton Hamilton. Saying you forgot about the women in Hamilton is like saying you saw Wicked and forgot about all the times Elphaba and Glinda were on stage.

Like others have mentioned, there will be a bunch of interesting races. The only "lock" would be "Hamilton" winning Best Musical.

I really think people are underestimating American Paycho. The show got good reviews in London and they have constantly been rewriting the show to make it perfect. If Walker pulls off this role (he should, he was involved in workshops before the London production) then it's one hell of a role to be nominated for. The crisp and cool set and lighting have a shot as does the choreography and it would be a crime if it doesn't get nominated for Score as it's incredible (I love Hamiltons score but found AS far more exciting and clever). Jen Damiano as well also has a shot in that role at nomination as does the strong book.

In regards to American Psycho, it got mixed-to-positive critical reviews in London. I personally wasn't too impressed with the press preview, but we'll see how it plays out. I already know that it is going to be a very hard sell financially.

Hamilton won't lose Best Musical, Book or Score, but the Tony voters may want to reward some other things in a strong season like this. So some of the tech and performance categories may go elsewhere.