Outer Critics Circle Announces 2004-05 Award Nominees — Page 5

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#101

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 9:03pm

A few more omissions:

Julius Caesar
The Normal Heart
The God Of Hell
Blackbird
The First Lady Suite
Hurlyburly

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

Updated On: 4/25/05 at 09:03 PM

#102

The OCC means about as much as a school bulletin board listing off names. They have no prestige, no respect and no sense of theatre. The nominees in the past, present, and I don't hesitate to say future, all reflect this.

Look at the name "Outer Circle" there is a reason these people do not belong to any "Inner Circle" it is their complete theatrical impotence that resigns them to a fate designated to the forgotten ranks of community theatre and productions of Oklahoma.

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#103

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 9:54pm

Then why does the Broadway media pay so much attention?

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

#104

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 9:56pm

Because there are so very few events of mention for theatre that they make a great big deal out of everything.

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#105

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:00pm

Well, you can be sure that all of these "meaningless" nominations will be in the ads of all of the shows in tomorrow's Times, as will each and every win in a few weeks.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

#106

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:02pm

Which is basically like the film version of Pearl Harbor saying "On over a dozen Top Ten Lists" regardless of what it means. It looks good to have the words "Nominated" "Critics" "Award" in an advertisement.

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#107

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:10pm

Which is why they'll be around forever, hailed as a terrific honor by those who get them, and dismissed as completely irrelevant by those who don't.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

#108

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:12pm

Exactly. But I think we can all agree that shows don't close when they don't win an OCCA

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#109

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:13pm

i'm sad.

#110

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:19pm

True and I'm not sure how many extra tickets are sold by shows that sweep the OCCA.

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

#111

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:20pm

But somehow the OCC feels a sense of purpose...

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#112

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:29pm

If I were voting for these useless awards, this is who I would pick. Keep in mind that I haven't seen THE PILLOWMAN yet.

OUTSTANDING PLAY:
Doubt

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL:
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

OFF-BROADWAY PLAY:
Romance

OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL:
Dessa Rose

REVIVAL OF A PLAY:
A Streetcar Named Desire

REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL:
Pacific Overtures

DIRECTION OF A PLAY:
Doug Hughes, Doubt

DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL:
Bartlett Sher, The Light in the Piazza

CHOREOGRAPHY:
Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

SET DESIGN:
Anthony Ward, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

COSTUME DESIGN:
Anthony Ward, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

LIGHTING DESIGN:
Christopher Akerlind, The Light in the Piazza

ACTOR IN A PLAY:
I haven't seen enough of the nominees.

ACTRESS IN A PLAY:
Natasha Richardson, A Streetcar Named Desire

ACTOR IN A MUSICAL:
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:
(Christina Applegate, but since she wasn't eligible):
Sutton Foster, Little Women

FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY:
Phillip Bosco, Twelve Angry Men

FEATURED ACTRESS IN A PLAY:
Adriane Lenox, Doubt

FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL:
Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza

FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL:
Jan Maxwell, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

SOLO PERFORMANCE:
Billy Crystal, 700 Sundays

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#113

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:34pm

I think Spamalot of probably one of those really over-rated musicals with lots of hype like The Producers was. I hope they don't sweep the TONYS this year, that'd suck.

All I want to comment on is the fact that Jan Maxwell better win because she shines every ****ing performance in Chitty.

#114

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:36pm

But alli how do you really feel?

BSoBW2: I punched Sondheim in the face after I saw Wicked and said, "Why couldn't you write like that!?"

#115

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:38pm

How do I really feel? Oh, f*** it! the car should win! LOL

#116

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:43pm

Yes, do you think the car could be nominated for the 5th slot of Best Actress?

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#117

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:48pm

yes, because Raul calls it a 'she' in the show, so why not?

but Jan Maxwell better win.

#118

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:49pm

I don't care whatany of you say I am sooo thrilled that Jenn was nominated and same for the show and Cheyenne. I think they are a talented bunch.. The shows is fun I know, not life changed just fun, but I feel the whole cast is really talented!

Grace: My love for you is like this scar (points to elbow) ulgy but permanent!

#119

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/24/05 at 10:50pm

Oh, hell. Nominated the effing car.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#120

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 8:42am

Do you know Reuben Raith or are you just trying to be difficult as usual and flip flop in the same thread like you always do? I'm in total agreement with SUM. They're completely inane and I'm quite sure than any seasoned nominee and/or overlooked person knows what nonsense this particular award is. The ones who want to think it's worth something should look at the "stellar" careers of most Tony winners and yes, I meant Tony winners.

Updated On: 4/25/05 at 08:42 AM

#121

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:51am

To answer Theatreboy33's question from the first page, Counselor at Law was off-Broadway, a revival of an Elmer Rice play from the 1930s about a successful lawyer who has his ethics questioned as well as his ideals.

It had a very large cast, and (particularly during the first act) I felt like I was watching an old movie, with a lot of rapid-fire dialogue and bustling about. Lots of good performances, too...I can't remember the name of the woman who played the secretary off the top of my head, but I would have liked to see her get a nomination.

"I cried during the Frug." - MC

#122

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 11:48am

maureen mcgovern BETTER NOT be nominated for a tony. thats all i have to say.

"You won't fight without layers of armor Suit on up and come brace my sword You look back when the pieces are missing Hollowed out hope that no time can restore."

#123

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 12:20pm

I find it funny that people say that shows Like Brooklyn were robbed. That show is really not award worthy. Whether you like it or not, it's not worth any award. I feel the same way about John Lithgow. I saw DRS and sure he was good, but he was the same as he was in Third Rock. It was hard to see a character there rather than John Lithgow having fun. I don't think it was award worthy at all. I can't comment on the Christina thing because I haven't seen her, but I find it very hard to believe judging from what I've heard, that she will beat out the other great performers out there.

#124

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 2:29pm

Judging from what you've heard? Only nice things have been said on this board - especially by myself, who usually rips people apart. She wasn't nominated because she wasn't eligible. And as far as the Tony's go, she has an EXCELLENT chance at winning.

"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy." -Charlie Manson

#125

Eligibility for Nominations?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 8:52pm

Chitty, the car - why not

*She has a name - CHITTY
*She is beautiful to behold - such stage presence!
*She has an international pedigree - allowed by Actors Equity to reprise her role in London, plus she was a former motor-racing champ ( better than Ferrari

)
*She can sing ( er..make noises) - like "bang, bang"
*She can act ( she can be temperamental - you have to say "please" to her...or she can be heroic - she saved the day for everyone)
*She can dance ( er...wiggle a lot before attempting to be airborne)
*She can do awesome stunts ( fly like Mary Poppins and the Three Witches)

*Most of all - she's bringing in all the children and their parents' hard-earned money to the HILTON.

LOL! That must be the impact of the fantasy mist she throws on everyone who sees her and is persuaded to sing her praises ( can't get the title tune out of my mind

)

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