Post Your Final 2018 Tony Nomination Predictions! — Page 3

GeorgeandDot said: “I have to say though, Tony Shalhoub gave the most memorable lead actor performance of the year for me. Even though his singing is minimal, his acting is phenomenal and his chemistry with Katrina is brilliant."

That Lead Actor race is so interesting to me this year, because I genuinely think that any one of the four of them could win. I can’t remember the last time it was such an even split! They all deserve it for different reasons.

I saw Band’s Visit earlier this month, so with Dariush Kashani. And I thought he was fantastic... but I still wish I could see Tony Shalhoub play the role to enjoy what so many people are enjoying. John Cariani happened to be out that night as well. I was so disappointed to get that slip of paper, since I liked him so much in Something Rotten, but after the show I remember scratching my head that that small and forgettable role was in talks for a Tony nom. Pomme Koch was on for Itzik, and he was perfectly good, but definitely nothing memorable about the character - so I feel like Cariani must be giving one hell of a performance. I loved the show and wouldn’t mind seeing it again, so I’m considering going back for seconds when Shalhoub is in to catch both of their performances. Either way, Katrina Lenk was incredible and so memorable, and I look forward to her well-deserved speech on Tony night!

Here's my thoughts on the musicals (can't really comment on the plays but have seen all of the musicals)



Best Musical:

THE BANDS VISIT

Spongebob

Mean Girls

Frozen



Best Revival:

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

My Fair Lady

Carousel



Leading Actor:

JOSHUA HENRY, ETHAN SLATER (for me it's really in between these two... will be close)

Tony Shalhoub

Harry Hadden-Paton



Leading Actress:

KATRINA LENK

Lauren Ambrose

Hailey Kilgore

Taylor Louderman

Jessie Mueller or Patti Murin (this catergory is really hard for me... I think that Mueller's performance in general was much better but did not fit with the rest of the show. Murin blended into the show, but was not stand-out. I think right now Mueller is leading for me but it could go either way)



Featured Actor:

NORBERT LEO BUTZ

Gavin Lee

Alex Newell

Grey Henson

Alexander Germingnani (I really want it to be one of The Bands Visit's guys, but my gut feeling is that they will split the vote)



Features Actress:

LINDSAY MENDEZ

Ashley Park

Kate Rockwell

Barrett Wilbert-Weed

Lea Salonga or Kenita R. Miller (I'm really hoping for Kenita to take it but who knows)

A lot of people say Diana RIgg is going to take a nom... personally I saw her performance as good but not tony material. The only world where I could truly see this happening is if Salonga and Miller or Weed and Rockwell split the vote.

One other thing... why is nobody considering Tamyra Gray? Is she ineligable? Personally I saw her performance as better than Salonga, Miller, Weed, and Rockwell

JudyDenmark said: "laurabenantilover said: "One other thing... why is nobody considering Tamyra Gray? Is she ineligable? Personally I saw her performance as better than Salonga, Miller, Weed, and Rockwell"

She’s ineligible because she didn’t originate the role - that was Merle Dandridge in December when it opened. That said, I thought Dandridge was phenomenal, and I would absolutely not argue with her name showing up! It’s such a cool interpretation of Papa Ge.

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Though I think it's also important to note that imo the interpretation of papa ge was a choice of the director, not exactly the actor, which is why I think (though it's an unpopular opinion) that Michael Arden should win the Tony

JudyDenmark said: "laurabenantilover said: "One other thing... why is nobody considering Tamyra Gray? Is she ineligable? Personally I saw her performance as better than Salonga, Miller, Weed, and Rockwell"

She’s ineligible because she didn’t originate the role - that was Merle Dandridge in December when it opened. That said, I thought Dandridge was phenomenal, and I would absolutely not argue with her name showing up! It’s such a cool interpretation of Papa Ge.

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I really enjoyed Dandridge’s performance, but given the fact that she’s been gone from the show for so long, I think the nominations will overlook her. Agree though that she gave a marvelous performance and would definitely be deserving of recognition, were she still performing in the show.

I've seen all the musicals this year so here are my predictions for the best musical/revival and all the acting categories (A lot of it is similar to what others have posted on here):

BEST MUSICAL:
The Band's Visit*

Spongebob

Mean Girls

Frozen



BEST REVIVAL:
Once On This Island*

My Fair Lady

Carousel



BEST ACTOR:
Harry Hadden-Paton*

Joshua Henry

Ethan Slater

Tony Shalhoub



BEST ACTRESS:
Katrina Lenk*
Lauren Ambrose

Hailey Kilgore

Taylor Louderman

Patti Murin



BEST FEATURED ACTOR:
Gavin Lee*
Norbert Leo Butz

Alex Newell

Ari'el Stachel

Grey Henson



BEST FEATURED ACTRESS:
Lindsay Mendez*
Ashley Park

Kate Rockwell

Barrett Wilbert Weed

Lea Salonga/Merle Dandridge/Kenita Miller (I think the last slot will go to someone from OOTI but I am not sure who)

CoolDogeGuy said: "

Best Featured Actress in a Play - Celia Weston (Marvin's Room), Alison Pill (Three Tall Women), Phillipa Soo (The Parisian Woman), Anna Camp (Time and the Conways)

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I highly doubt any of those ladies will be nominated, other than Allison Pill. Denise Gough has this one pretty much guaranteed. Nominated alongside her will likely be Laurie Metcalf, Noma Dumezweni and Poppy Miller...

Mildred Plotka said: "Lindsay is a goddess said: "Could you explain how Diana Rigg is giving a Tony-worthy performance with only two scenes and no song in sight? And yes I know Gladys Cooper got an Oscar nom for the film, but I think we can all agree the Oscars and Tonys are two separate beasts."

It’s a memorable role, being played by a theatre legend. And you are not required to sing to be nominated."

I’m just pointing out that in the history of My Fair Lady, no Mrs. Higgins has ever been nominated for a Tony. Then again, those probably weren’t in as weak a season as this one. Also I wasn’t insulting Rigg or the role, just so we’re clear. Simply asking for some clarification as to why people believed so strongly she would be nominated over actresses like Kenita Miller or even Renée Fleming.

''I’m just pointing out that in the history of My Fair Lady, no Mrs. Higgins has ever been nominated for a Tony.''

In the history of the Tonys, no one's been nominated for playing Billy, Julie or Nettie in ''Carousel'' either.

Or Tony or Bernardo in ''West Side Story.'' Etc., etc.

You can win a Tony for a musical without singing. Notably, Natalia Makarova in ''On Your Toes'' (1984) for Leading Actress. And I've heard, Thomas Mitchell in ''Hazel Flagg'' (1953) for Leading Actor.

Finally, for the record, the Drama Desk recently nominated Diana Rigg (''My Fair Lady'' ) for Featured Actress in a Musical.

Updated On: 4/29/18 at 04:01 PM

rg7759 said: "spongebob has a shot for best musical."

Nomination, yes. Win, no.

based on what, marketing? didnt we say that about hillary? its by no means a hamilton or as good as the hype. im just saying the deal isnt sealed.

The deal really isn't sealed for The Band's Visit to win. Nominated, yes, but win, no. I think this year will have a lot of snubs, and surprises, like the Drama Desks.


Here is my final list:

Best Musical:

The Band's Visit

Mean Girls: The Musical

Spongebob Squarepants

Alt: Frozen or Summer

Best Play:

Harry Potter

Junk

Farinelli and The King

Alt: Meteor Shower or The Children

Best Revival of a Musical:

Once on This Island

My Fair Lady

Carousel

Best Revival of a Play:

Angels in America

Three Tall Women

Iceman Cometh

Lobby Hero

Best Actor in a Musical:

Ethan Slater - Spongebob Squarepants

Joshua Henry - Carousel

Tony Shalhoub - The Band's Visit

Harry Hadden-Paton - My Fair Lady

Best Actress in a Musical:

Hailey Kilgore - Once on This Island

Katrina Lenk - The Band's Visit

Jessie Mueller - Carousel

Taylor Louderman - Mean Girls

Lauren Ambrose - My Fair Lady

Alt: Patti Murin - Frozen

Best Featured Actor in a Musical:

Alex Newell - Once on This Island

Gavin Lee- Spongebob Squarepants

Norbert Leo Butz - My Fair Lady

Grey Henson - Mean Girls

Alt: One of The Band's Visit men

Best Featured Actress in a Musical:

Ashley Park - Mean Girls (I think she should win, but will split the vote with Rockwell and Weed leaving it open for Mendez to win)

Barrett Wilbert Weed - Mean Girls

Kate Rockwell - Mean Girls

Lindsay Mendez - Carousel

Alt: Merle Dandrige, Lea Salonga or Kenita Miller - Once on This Island