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So with Miller being sick or out at many of the performances during the crucial Tony voting time, is there now more of a chance for an upset? I have been thinking since nominations that Laura Osnes is the dark horse, but now it seems that she may be having a legitimate chance.

I'd say right now it's almost even between Miller & Osnes. If Miller misses more performances this coming week, Osnes could be the new frontrunner. I would almost guarantee that Miller is aware of this.

Right now, the order would be:
1. Miller
2. Osnes
3. LeKae
4. Block
5. Carmello

Let's not forget that Steve Kazee missed over a week of shows due to the death of his mother and he still won the Tony.

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Updated On: 5/5/13 at 11:06 PM

I think thats a pretty ridiculous statement. If they gave the TONY to people for previous roles they played we'd have some ludicrous winners out there.

So you think if a performer is good in one role they're good in every single thing they do?

I think Block and even Carmello have a better chance than LeKae.
And everyone loves Osnes.

I'll be surprised if Miller wins, even if she returns in good shape at the start of the week. It's not as if she got raves. There's lots of affection for Osnes, who was well reviewed, and her show.

Seriously the cast of "Cinderella" is EVERYWHERE.

I think HeyMrMusic is just saying this could and has happened but by that theory Osnes would have edge because she has more past performances voters may have seen and loved, ANYTHING GOES and B&C.
The role does play a factor, LEADING PLAYER is a very "flashy" part where CINDERELLA is more subtle portrait.
ey are both gifted performers but a good close race is always more fun.

Victoria Clark was out of CINDERELLA for the better part of this week, so just as many Tony voters who went to that show have had to reschedule as have had to reschedule to see Patina Miller in PIPPIN (if not more, since I think Clark missed more performances overall.)

These absences will in no way effect Patina's inevitable win, nor will they give Laura Osnes any sort of edge.

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Updated On: 5/6/13 at 12:56 AM

As promised, reporting back.

Stephanie did go on today, as stated. I thought that given her one rehearsal and one and a half actual performances, she did a good job. I did sorely miss Patina, however (having seen her at the ART). Patina's a stronger dancer, a superior singer, and walked the menacing "ugly/beautiful" line in a way that I found was more dramatic and fitting for the tone of the show. She also played up some of the maniacal aspects of the LP's personality, and created much more tension with the Catherine scenes. Stephanie's lines to her were critical; Patina's were downright abusive, which raised the stakes for Catherine's character.

NOTE: I'm just giving an account of Stephanie's performance this evening as I experienced it, and I do understand that she was VERY under-rehearsed, possibly sick herself (she chose to avoid most of the money notes, singing the down octave), and really being a trouper in a tough situation. I'm sure that with more rehearsal, Stephanie could grow into the role well and be wonderful.

The rest of the show was excellent, and did not seem to suffer from the cast change; it was improved even from the great show they put on in Cambridge. Today's show was completely sold out, and I'm sure they're settling in for a nice, long run!

When Stephanie went on mid-show, did the swing swing in to cover Stephanie's track? Anyone know?

"I'll be surprised if Miller wins, even if she returns in good shape at the start of the week. It's not as if she got raves. There's lots of affection for Osnes, who was well reviewed, and her show. "

But Patina has the much more challenging role. Putting The LP up against Cinderella is pretty laughable. It's like putting Evita up against Belle.....

Patina being out just proves how challenging of a role this is and I think the voters will see that. IMO, Patina still has her tony in the bag.