Official Way Too Early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread- Page 8
Official Way Too Early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#175
Posted: 3/16/18 at 9:25am
Bumping this thread now that we know for sure that My Fair Lady is producing some very strong work.
Apparently Norbert is on his way to another Tony. I think the biggest question is whether/how they'll petition the roles of Henry Higgins and Alfred Doolittle in Lead versus Featured.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#176
Posted: 3/16/18 at 11:56pm^Related, do we actually think Ambrose has a shot of beating Lenk as some have suggested?
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#177
Posted: 3/16/18 at 11:59pm
I really hope not. If she's great and deserves it, then I'll be perfectly fine with it, but I've been really hoping for Lenk since October.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/24/17
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#178
Posted: 3/17/18 at 12:27am
BroadwayConcierge said: "Bumping this thread now that we know for sure thatMy Fair Ladyis producing some very strong work.
Apparently Norbert is on his way to another Tony. I think the biggest question is whether/how they'll petition the roles of Henry Higgins and Alfred Doolittle in Lead versus Featured."
I would assume they'd keep them separate (Higgins lead, Doolittle featured), but you never know. Even though lead actor isn't too packed this season, Butz is the clear frontrunner if he's put in Featured, whereas he'd have some competition for Lead. It'd be the safest choice to put him in Featured, IMO
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#179
Posted: 3/17/18 at 12:48am
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Updated On: 3/27/18 at 12:48 AMWay too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#180
Posted: 3/21/18 at 12:53am
So are we thinking that Norbert Leo Butz has the Tony in the bag at this point? I know that before, Ari'el Stachel was definitely the favorite, and I would still love for him to win...
Also, I'd love to see Etai Benson and Adam Kantor (pulling a bit of a Jonathan Groff move) nominated as well. Anyone else think this could be possible for either or both? I'd especially love to see Etai get a nom since I loved his performance and he's so adorable in real life as well.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#181
Posted: 3/21/18 at 1:04amWe won’t know until the ruling comes out, but I believe Lane will be placed in leading with Garfield.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#182
Posted: 3/21/18 at 10:37am
I, personally, would much rather see John Cariani get a nomination over both Etai Benson and Adam Kantor. Cariani's performance makes me laugh every time before utterly breaking my heart. I do agree though that of all the featured men, Stachel should take home the prize. (All that is moot, though, as it seems it's Butz's to lose.)
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#183
Posted: 3/21/18 at 4:30pm
TFMH18 said: "I, personally, would much rather see John Cariani get a nomination over both Etai Benson and Adam Kantor. Cariani's performance makes me laugh every time before utterly breaking my heart. I do agree though that of all the featured men, Stachel should take home the prize. (All that is moot, though, as it seems it's Butz's to lose.)"
Agreed on everything here!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#184
Posted: 3/21/18 at 5:06pm
I thought Stachel was wonderful, but not award worthy. I thought Cariani was definitely the standout supporting performance. He was funny, but also heartbreaking. I still think Alex Newell is giving a truly incredible performance. He steals the whole show whenever he's on stage. This is definitely Butz's award now though.
Also, I hope they put Lane in supporting. He would totally win and his role is kind of supporting.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#185
Posted: 3/21/18 at 6:00pm
Yeah, I mean, in truth the sole undeniable Tony-worthy performance in the show is Lenk's. As long as she is recognized (and I still can't imagine she won't be), I'll be pleased.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#186
Posted: 3/21/18 at 7:01pm
GeorgeandDot said: "I thought Stachel was wonderful, but not award worthy. I thought Cariani was definitely the standout supporting performance. He was funny, but also heartbreaking. I still think Alex Newell is giving a truly incredible performance. He steals the whole show whenever he's on stage. This is definitely Butz's award now though."
So if Stachel, Cariani, Newell, and Butz all get nominated, who looks good for the fifth nomination? Grey Henson and Gavin Lee have both gotten some solid attention. Also Jelani Alladin has inexplicable support on the Gold Derby prediction center...
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#187
Posted: 3/21/18 at 7:11pmI think Gavin Lee might take that last slot, but Grey is still a possibility. However, I think Phillip Boykin could also slide in.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#188
Posted: 3/23/18 at 1:46pm
Personally I think it would be a travesty to see Tony Yazbeck lose out on a supporting actor nomination. I know the show will largely be forgotten by then (hell, it basically already has been forgotten), but I thought his "The Right Girl" alone was better than any of the other contending performances in their entirety, including Alex Newell (I haven't seen Butz yet)
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#189
Posted: 3/23/18 at 2:00pm
GeorgeandDot said: "I think Gavin Lee might take that last slot, but Grey is still a possibility. However, I think Phillip Boykin could also slide in."
I'm fiercely rooting for Phillip Boykin to get a nomination! I thought he was absolutely flawless in that role.
(I'm also rooting for Merle Dandridge to somehow sneak in there for Featured Actress in addition to Kenita Miller... she probably gets points off for not being with the show anymore, but I thought she reinvented Papa Ge in such a brilliant way. Crowded category this year, as always.)
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#190
Posted: 3/23/18 at 2:40pm
JBroadway said: "Personally I think it would be a travesty to see Tony Yazbeck lose out on a supporting actor nomination. I know the show will largely be forgotten by then (hell, it basically already has been forgotten),but I thought his "The Right Girl" alone was better than any of the other contending performances in their entirety, including Alex Newell (I haven't seen Butz yet)"
100% agreed.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#191
Posted: 3/23/18 at 3:37pm
With it being such a light year for new musicals and no clear front runner in the choreography category, could this be the year we finally see Steven Hoggett take home a tony for Cursed Child which would be long overdue? Just the sheer volume of choreography that's in that piece over five and a half hours I think puts it on par with some of his best work.
Updated On: 3/23/18 at 03:37 PMWay too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#192
Posted: 3/23/18 at 3:56pm
The major contender for Choreography is Mean Girls, right? If so, Hogget has a shot.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#193
Posted: 3/23/18 at 4:18pm
I think there are plenty contenders for choreography: Once on This Island, Carousel, Spongebob, Mean Girls, My Fair Lady, and I suppose Frozen.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#194
Posted: 3/23/18 at 4:47pm
MadsonMelo said: "The major contender for Choreography is Mean Girls, right? If so, Hogget has a shot."
I have a friend who saw Mean Girls and she said the choreography wasn’t all that. She said it was very derivative of Book of Mormon.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#195
Posted: 3/23/18 at 5:26pm
SpongeBob? My Fair Lady? Not really. Carousel, well, yes, maybe.
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#196
Posted: 3/23/18 at 5:34pm
MadsonMelo said: "SpongeBob? My Fair Lady? Not really. Carousel, well, yes, maybe."
There wasn’t a single critic who didn’t praise Christopher Gattelli’s choreography for Spongebob (at the very least the tap number for Squidward). My Fair Lady isn’t as much of a contender because it’s such a dance-light show.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#197
Posted: 3/24/18 at 12:40am
Gee, doesn't anyone think ''Summer: The Donna Summer Musical'' will grab some Tony nominations? It's directed by a Tony winner (Des McAnuff), choreorgraphed by a Tony nominee (Sergio Trujillo) & stars Tony winner La Chanze. Opens April 23 at Lunt-Fontanne.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlvd3MrheCA
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#198
Posted: 3/24/18 at 12:47am
Wayman_Wong said: "Gee, doesn't anyone think ''Summer: The Donna Summer Musical'' will grab some Tony nominations? It's directed by a Tony winner (Des McAnuff), choreorgraphed by a Tony nominee (Sergio Trujillo) & stars a Tony winner (La Chanze). Opens April 23 at Lunt-Fontanne.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlvd3MrheCA
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It got some pretty savage reviews out of town.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
Way too early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread#199
Posted: 3/24/18 at 12:49am
But La Chanze and Ariana DuBose got some pretty nice notices.
It was a hit at La Jolla Playhouse, where it was extended twice.
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