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#126

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/20/08 at 5:22pm

That lighting, along with the projection, is spectacular.
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#127

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/20/08 at 6:24pm

Best Sound Design: Xanadu
Best Orchestrations: In the Heights
Best Lighting Design: The Little Mermaid
Best Costume Design: Sunday in the Park with George
Best Scenic Design: Sunday in the Park with George

Best Direction: Christopher Ashley, Xanadu
Best Choreography: Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
Best Score: Lin-Manuel Miranda, In the Heights
Best Book: Douglas Carter-Beane, Xanadu

Best Leading Actor: James Snyder, Cry-Baby
Best Leading Actress: Patti LuPone, Gypsy
Best Featured Actor: ?
Best Featured Actress: Sherrie Rene Scott, The Little Mermaid

Best Revival of a Musical: Sunday in the Park with George
Best Musical: Cry-Baby
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#129

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/20/08 at 6:30pm

I would be utterly shocked if Cry-Baby even gets a nomination for Best Musical.
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#130

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/20/08 at 7:27pm

completely off topic, but do you happen to have any more pics of the Sunday set, wonderfulwizard?
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#131

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/20/08 at 7:31pm

The website I found them on has unfortunately removed them, but there are still some pictures.
Link here
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.
#132

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/20/08 at 7:51pm

Best Actress: Patti LuPone
Best Actor: Tom Wopat
Best Featured Actress: Laura Benanti
Best Featured Actor: Robin DeJesus

Best Set Design: Sunday In The Park With George (are the projections really considered set design or lighting design?)
Best Lighting Design: Sunday In The Park With George
Best Costume Design: Sunday In The Park With George or Young Frankenstein

Best Choreography: Andy Blackenbuehler for In The Heights
Best Direction: Sam Buntrock, Sunday In The Park With George
Best Book: Douglas Carter Beane for Xanadu
Best Score: In The Heights

Best Musical: In The Heights
Best Musical Revival: Sunday In The Park With George

No, I'm not a shill for Sunday, I just think these are the approximate awards they will take home.

ETA: I forgot to mention a couple awards.
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Updated On: 3/20/08 at 07:51 PM

#134

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:31pm

Here's my nominees:

Best Musical
Young Frankenstein
In the Heights(winner)
The Little Mermaid
Xanadu

Best Musical Revival
Sunday In the Park With George (winner)
South Pacific
Grease
Gypsy

Best Leading Actor
Roger Bart - Young Frankenstein
Daniel Evans - Sunday
Tom Wopat - A Catered affair
Lin-Manuel Miranda - In the Heights (winner)

Best Leading Actress
Kerry Butler - Xanadu
Faith Prince - A Catered Affair
Patti LuPone - Gypsy (winner)
Jenna Russel - Sunday

Best Featured Actress
Laura Benanti - Gypsy (winner)
Sherie Rene Scott - The Little Mermaid
Sutton Foster - Young Frankenstein
Megan Mullally - Young Frankenstein

Best Featured Actor
Christopher Fitzgerald - Young Frankenstein
Tittuss Burgess - The little MErmaid (winner)
Harvey Fierstein - A Catered Affair
Robin DeJesus - In the Heights

BEst Choreography
Young Frankenstein
Grease
In the Heights
Xanadu (winner)

Best Book
Xanadu
Young Frankenstein (winner)
A Catered Affair
In the Heights


Updated On: 3/25/08 at 09:31 PM

#136

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/25/08 at 9:47pm

My thoughts:

Best score - Lin-Manuel Miranda, In The Heights
Best Book of a Musical - Douglas Carter Beane, Xanadu
Best Actor - Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park with George
Best Actress - Patti LuPone, Gypsy
Best Featured Actor - Christopher Fitzgerald, Young Frankenstein
Best Featured Actress - Laura Benanti, Gypsy
Best Revival of a Musical - Sunday in the Park with George
Best Musical - A Catered Affair
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#139

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/25/08 at 11:01pm

revivalmark1, do you really think both Young Frankenstein AND Little Mermaid, will be nominated over Passing Strange??

Did you forget Passing Strange completely while doing this?
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#142

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:00am

I hope "South Pacific" gets the recognition it deserves, at least in the way of nominations. I've never liked the show before, and while it is still a deeply flawed work, this production and cast really helped me to appreciate the show in an entirely new and wonderful way. I'd love to see O'Hara, Szot, Burstein, and Ables Sayre all score nominations.

Thast being said, I hope "Sunday" WINS every award it is nominated for. The show was an overwhelming theatrical experience.
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#143

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 10:23am

revivalmark - I agree with you on some parts, but I don't think YF and The Little Mermaid will be nominated over Passing Strange, and (sorry guys!) I can NOT imagine that Xanadu will win for choreography.
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#144

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 11:18am

I think In the Heights will win choreography-but I do think Xanadu's choreography is excellent. It serves its purpose in the piece and is executed very well.
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#145

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 11:56am

I definitely am hoping for a nom for Andrea Burns and Olga Merediz! I am pulling for Merediz to win.

At this point, In the Heights is the clear winner for Best Musical.

The people on this board have certain preferences that are not necessarily that of the voters. For instance, Grey Gardens v. Spring Awakening. Everyone knew that SA was the Best Musical and Best Score of the season, but a lot of the people that write on these boards were pissed that Grey Gardens lost.
#146

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 12:03pm

I think In the Heights will win choreography-but I do think Xanadu's choreography is excellent. It serves its purpose in the piece and is executed very well.

Oh don't get me wrong, I do enjoy Xanadu's choreography. As you said, it serves its purpose and is very well done. I just can't picture it winning. re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

I definitely am hoping for a nom for Andrea Burns and Olga Merediz! I am pulling for Merediz to win.


Andrea Burns being nominated would be pretty freaking fantastic.

I think Sunday in the Park will definitely take best revival, and best lighting/set design. I know I'm in the minority, but I can see Jenna Russell possibly taking best actress from LuPone.
http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
#148

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 12:10pm

And if either of them were to be nominated, it would probably be Gonzalez anyway (which would be great, too).
http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
#150

re: My 2008 Tony predictions, right at this point in time (Musical)

Posted: 3/26/08 at 1:08pm

I know I'm in the minority, but I can see Jenna Russell possibly taking best actress from LuPone.

Well then, I'll join the minority and say it's a distinct possibility that Jenna Russell could snag the Tony.

I do think South Pacific will get revival.

By the way, Mandy Gonzalez is leading actress, not featured.
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