Official Way Too Early 2018 Tony Predictions Thread — Page 8

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

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.

Updated On: 3/21/18 at 12:53 AM

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.) 

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...

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) 

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.

The major contender for Choreography is Mean Girls, right? If so, Hogget has a shot.

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.

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.

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.