Is there anyone who thinks The Book of Mormon shouldn't win best musical? — Page 4

I still really love the fact that we're in a season where any of at least three shows could have a legitimate argument for winning the prize. Usually it's only one or two. Last year, it was none, really.

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bwayfan7000: Amen to that. Last year was an oddly weak season.

I think the decision should be a mix of merit and box office results. Although, since the critics are no longer Tony voters, I think the box office component will be the stronger criterion, which is sad. For me, the downside of awarding the Best Musical Tony to Scottsboro Boys is that it's not gonna help the theater industry as much as awarding it to BoM (assuming Tonys have a positive effect on sales). The award will not resurrect the Scottsboro Boys production, so no theater jobs are created/maintained (that's under the assumption that SB isn't having a tour). Whereas, if the Tony is awarded to BoM, it might help the show run longer and possibly increase ticket sales when it goes on tour (i.e. creating/maintaining jobs in the theater). Now, a similar argument could be said that BoM will have a good long run and high ticket sales without a Tony (because of hype, etc.), so might as well award it to the more deserving show.

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Updated On: 6/2/11 at 11:53 PM

Finally saw Book of Mormon today. I enjoyed it, but count me on the Scottsboro Boys train. I've made my peace with BoM winning though. lol

Has a show that's closed ever won best musical? Especially one that's been closed for as long as Scottsboro Boys?