Not even nominated!!

[madlibrarian]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 9:49pm

Greetings. In a bountiful season not every worthy show will receive a Tony nomination. Let us avert outrage and disappointment by contemplating this list of: BROADWAY MUSICALS THAT WERE NOT EVEN NOMINATED FOR THE 'BEST MUSICAL' TONY AWARD: Li'l Abner, Destry Rides Again, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Camelot, 110 In The Shade, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Jesus Christ Superstar, Merrily We Roll Along, Jekyll & Hyde, Aida. Look for additions to this list next month.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 9:57pm

Well some of those did not deserve the nomination so ...

[B3TA07]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 9:59pm

WICKED!

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:07pm

WICKED!

GOOD GRIEF!! I can't tell if you are being serious or not. But either way, it is so irritating. If you are being serious...Wicked was nominated, though it clearly didn't win. If you are trying to be funny...THAT JOKE IS SO OLD! The Wicked joke isn't funny anymore. Sorry...done venting. I am all smiles from here on out!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:11pm

Oh, I thought this was going to be a thread about the OCC's snubbing the Monk!

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:17pm

not every thread has to be about that.

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:18pm

What that list really shows me is that Broadway ain't what it used to be.

Many of those are classic musicals that didn't make the cut. But the closer you get to the "present" the snubs seem more justified.

Nowadays, the challenging job is more about coming up with four contenders that don't include any embarrassing choices.

Updated On: 4/24/07 at 10:18 PM

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:23pm

Twelvy, read closer - JEKYLL AND HYDE?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:24pm

Victor Victoria

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:28pm

Raggedy Ann, Into the Light, and Smile all deserved 1986 Tony nominations...

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:34pm

Rathy---I did... and I think I updated my response before your comment.

Jekyll & Hyde ain't no classic!

[sondheimboy2]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:39pm

WithoutATrace, "Smile," I'll give you. But the other two....

You can add "Chess" to the list.

And when you think of some of the shows that have been nominated for "Best Musical" you have to give a small shudder:

STARMITES
IT AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES
JUAN DARRIEN: A CARNIVAL MASS

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:40pm

So do I Rathnait62, her and John Gallagher, Jr. that is!

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:49pm

Seussical!

*runs for cover*

[best12bars]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:50pm

WAT---In no way did Raggedy Ann deserve a nod.

But I would add Smile (as you did) and Working to the list of nomination-worthy candidates.

But how about on the PLAY side?

Not nominated for Best Play:

Sweet Bird of Youth
Inherit the Wind
Auntie Mame
A Hatful of Rain
The Gingerbread Lady

...just to name a few.

[wickedfan]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 10:54pm

I think WAT was being a hint sarcastic. Though, it doesn't really work when you mix one quality musical up with two others. Smile really is a charming show with a great score.

[LuPonatic]

Posted: 4/24/07 at 11:11pm

State Fair
Triumph of Love
Little Shop of Horrors
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (seriously...sooo good!)
Singin' in the Rain