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#26

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 6:04pm

I have a hunch Legally Blonde might take it. A letter backstage from Neil Simon read, "The writing, the dancing, all performances and staging were the very best, and with the Tony Awards coming up soon, you certainly have my vote." Other than that, it definitely appeals to the masses.

Does anyone else find it ironic that it might be the girl in pink that eventually dethrones the green girl from her #1 spot atop broadway's grosses?
#27

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 6:43pm

I wonder why so few people think that Mary Poppins has a chance at a best musical nomination. I'm no fan of the show, but it's the biggest hit of the season (money-wise, at least) and it actually received pretty good reviews, better, as I remember, than Curtains, who a lot of people think has a lock on a best musical nod.
Behind the fake tinsel of Broadway is real tinsel.
#28

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 6:50pm

Exactly leefowler! I think the musicals with the best chances are:
1. Grey Gardens
2. Mary Poppins
3. Spring Awakening
4. Legally Blonde

I'll laugh if it ends up being the unlikely's:
1. Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Winner)
2. The Times They Are A-Changin'
3. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
4. High Fidelity
#30

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 7:15pm

"Exactly leefowler! I think the musicals with the best chances are:
1. Grey Gardens
2. Mary Poppins
3. Spring Awakening
4. Legally Blonde"


You've got to be kidding me.
#32

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 8:55pm

Everyone should be happy that there's a show that could have won in any number of lean years that won't even get a nomination this season. That's a pretty good case for how strong this season has become.
#33

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:12pm

I am pretty sure Spring Awakening will be a shoe in for most of the awards this season. I think they will win best musical, score, and direction for sure. (and note: I am not one of the OBSESSED SA fans)

revival wise...i think its going to go to apple tree.

best actress: ebersole. no doubt there.

actor....i'm stuck on this one.
#34

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:14pm

Apple Tree for Best Revival? Are you kidding?
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#35

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:16pm

The only two locks are GREY GARDENS and SPRING AWAKENING.

I honestly don't believe that CURTAINS is a lock for a best musical nomination. If both BLONDE and MUSIK get raves, I think they could both bump CURTAINS out of the mix.

CURTAINS will surely get nods for a couple performances, the score, and some design elements, but it's far from a lock for best musical.

I do believe that POPPINS has the potential to sneak in and snag a nomination, but a hunch is telling me that the nominations will end up being:

GREY GARDENS
LEGALLY BLONDE
LOVEMUSIK
SPRING AWAKENING
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#36

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:19pm

Munk, if Blonde and Poppins aren't nominated, do you think Curtains will win, or is the race wide open?
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#37

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:20pm

Revival will either be 110 in the Shade, depending on reviews, or Company, IMO.
I think the musical nominees will be (my final list):
Legally Blonde
Grey Gardens
Spring Awakening
Curtains
Winner-either Curtains or Legally Blonde (sadly)

Best Actress: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE
Best Actor: David Hyde-Pierce or Raul Esparza (Tend to think Raul)
Best Featured Actress: Mary Louise Wilson
Best Featured Actor: Jonathan Gallagher (possible upset here)
Best Director: Michael Mayer
Best Score: SA (although I hate to admit it-I'd love GG to sneak this one out)
Best Book: GG-Doug Wright will win
There are my predictions
"A birdcage I plan to hang. I'll get to that someday. A birdcage for a bird who flew away...Around the world." "Life is a cabaret old chum, only a cabaret old chum, and I love a cabaret!"-RIP Natasha Richardson-I was honored to have witnessed her performance as Sally Bowles.
#38

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:23pm

I don't think that CURTAINS will, can, or should beat SPRING AWAKENING, LEGALLY BLONDE, or GREY GARDENS.

A CHORUS LINE will take revival.

Ebersole will take actress.

Hyde Pierce will take actor.

Wilson for supporting actress, and who the hell knows for supporting actor.

If you ask me, i can't think of a single male supporting performer that deserves a Tony.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#39

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:28pm

I know, but if Blonde isn't nominated (it will most likely win if nominated) what do you think could win?
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#40

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:36pm

If you ask me, i can't think of a single male supporting performer that deserves a Tony.

I think Matt Cavenaugh is very deserving of one, although I'm sure he'll end up not even getting nominated.

I really, really want Grey Gardens to win Best Musical. I truly feel it is the best musical this year.
#41

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:38pm

Um...he barely deserves a nomination, let alone a win.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson
#43

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/17/07 at 9:50pm

I agree with Munk's list of musical nominations. I don't think Curtains deserves it at all. But Munk, let me ask you this. For supporting males, do you not think that Jason Danieley deserves a nomination? He is the ONLY person in this category I can see walking away with the Tony this year, with Gallagher as a distant 2nd place.

Updated On: 4/17/07 at 09:50 PM

#44

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/18/07 at 1:01am

"I wonder why so few people think that Mary Poppins has a chance at a best musical nomination. I'm no fan of the show, but it's the biggest hit of the season (money-wise, at least) and it actually received pretty good reviews, better, as I remember, than Curtains, who a lot of people think has a lock on a best musical nod."

THANK YOU.

Despite what everyone keeps saying, the reviews didn't see to be ALL that bad from what I read, and the show has been a big hit--why do people consider it out of the race?

#45

re: List of Musicals in running for tonys?

Posted: 4/18/07 at 1:18am

Because, it is a big hit financially, but not critically. The reviews were lukewarm at best.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.

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