Norbert to win the Tony???

[Justice]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 9:06am

Although I will not post a few review of DRS (Seen at yesterday's matinee), I will say that Norbert Leo Butz is AMAZING in this role. Finally, he has been given a characterto really work with. I had seen him in "Wicked", and wasn't crazy about him. I did prefer Joey Mac in that role. And I'm not crazy about Norbert on the L5Y recording either. But, at yesterday's performance, he really blew me away.
I know he's going to be up against some very talented people (Hank, David, Tim), but, I really do believe the voters are going to sway in his direction. I also predict that this show will win for best set design.

P.S. For those that have been seeing this show in previews, everything is pretty much set except for the opening number. That is the one thing that they are continuing to make changes on.

[QueenMuppet]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 9:10am

Best set design? I thought that was the the only weak link in the show. I found the sets very unimaginative and ugly.

QM

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 9:13am

I agree that Norbert is great in this show. He'll always be my favorite Roger and one of my favorite Emcees but I think this may be his best work so far.

[Justice]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 9:15am

I found the turntable to bring soem wonderful staging moments, as well as the Oklahoma number.

I also loved how the land would appear and reappear on the back scrim.

I kinda take it back. It is going up against Chitty, and what could win over a flying car?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 9:29am

From the photos I've seen, Chitty has more wonderful sets besides the flying car. Spamalot also has a fantastic set design. I think that category will be a toss up between those two.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 9:42am

I hope Norbert wins - he was wonderful.

[Jamie Hat]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 10:17am

I think he's going to be the favorite.

[mirramar]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 10:39am

He's great in DRS, I'm so glad that he was finally given a role that he can do so much with.

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:17am

I agree, I think it is very possible Norbert is going to take home the Tony this year.

ETA: But, I haven't seen Chitty *yet*!

Updated On: 2/17/05 at 11:17 AM

[Jamie Hat]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:17am

I hope Tom gets a nom though...seriously

[timote316]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:35am

"I know he's going to be up against some very talented people (Hank, David, Tim)"

Assuming you mean Hank Azaria, I've heard he's not on stage much, definately limiting him to the Supporting category, if that.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:38am

I don't think Tom Hewitt even has a prayer of being nominated...

And I definitely think Norbert will win this year.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:54am

i would probably say norbert (and well deserved finally!). sets though i would think little women has a good chance at that one.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 11:57am

I think Chitty is going to take sets.

[apdarcey]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 12:02pm

i would enjoy it if chitty won nothing. i don't know why but i have such an aversion to it and i've never even seen it! the only redeeming quality i see so far is the presence of raul.


ok, start the yelling at me.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 12:12pm

WEll I have seen the London CHITTY, and the sets are absolutely boring and terrible. Unless they change them and make them more impressive, I cannot see them winning. A flying car has nothing to do with the set.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 12:21pm

apdarcey - I'll give you a couple of brownie points for saying something nice about Raúl, but the show itself can't be nearly as terrible as some of the other crap we've been stomaching this season. Give it a chance.

That said, Norbert had better win.

[broadway betty]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 12:44pm

Damn right! Norbert better win. He never stops entertaining in DRS. The man is unbelieveable!

At the stage door, I was drunk with love for him so I blurted out "You're soooo gonna win the Tony!" and I told him that I loved him. Dork? Yes, I know. And he said "Will you still love me if I don't win?" To which I said, "Norbert, I'd love you even if you were a Red Sox fan!"

[Princeton78]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 2:21pm

HEY!
What's wrong with being a Red Sox fan??

[AnothaPartofMe]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 2:56pm

Betty-

Did many people stage door the show when you were there?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 3:22pm

But will he be categorized as a "lead"? Like so many other leading actors not billed above the title, he could wind up in the supporting category.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 3:24pm

Yes, he's absolutely leading actor. Both him and Lithgow are. HE is billed above the title. However, so is Joanna Gleason and Gregory Jbara - but they are clearly supporting.

[MasterLcZ]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 3:25pm

If Norbert goes into supporting, he'll be up against Denis O'Hare.

Given his 'buzz' (it cerainly seems to be tour de force role; I haven't seen DRS) he would still have an edge.

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 3:25pm

The producers will most likely send a petition to the Tony people so that Greg and Joanna can be considered for Supporting.

[baddadnpa]

Posted: 2/17/05 at 3:27pm

He will definitely be considered a lead, no question. He is above the title and it is a lead role.