RACISM! BIAS! HATE! PICK ONE!

Posted: 5/16/06 at 12:59pm

This is INSANE! HOT FEET has 0 noms?? I mean come ON! What else could it be? AND don't tell me about OPRAH! That is all kissing ass, just for OPRAH!!
I may not be in this business, but not even a nod for Maurice Hines and his choreography? CRAZY!!!! Guys... you don't have to like the show to know that the dancing and amazing talent of the dancers, are above and beyond any of the movement on Broadway this season. MY GOD!! Hot Feet is the only Dance Driven Musical out there!! Broadway is full of SH*T! I will never become a producer.
Go ahead respond your usual negative comments you all. I pray Hot Feet stays open and tours and makes tons of money!
If Oprah didn't put her lable (cause that's what her name is) on the marquee, it would have NEVER done as well. WEDDING SINGER????? PAH-LEEEESE!!!

[algy]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:02pm

*smacks head on table*

Maybe it didn't get any nominations because the people voting didn't like it? Would that be too revolutionary a concept?

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:04pm

Just because the dancers are amazing does not mean the choreography is good. Haven's seen it, I'm just saying.

[DG]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:04pm

Candida - I understand passionate feelings, and i know you must be disappointed. BUT, your categorizations are inflamatory and borderline insulting. Seriously, take a step back, take a deep breath and put things in perspective.

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:05pm

DUH!!!! Of course that's why. It's not a "Revolutionary" concept, smart ass! Obviously, those put into positions of the voting panel are put there for a reason. I would love to know if there is a equal and diverse representation of theatre goers on that panel!

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:05pm

Actually Candida, I will agree with you on one thing. I was seriously surprised that it didn't even get a choreography nod. I figured a DANCE musical would get at least a nod there. However, I understand the rest of it not getting nominations, not because it sucked, but because there were so many other shows out there that deserved recognition too. What's with the dance thing though? Drowsy didn't need a nod there, it has one company dance number and a fairly simple tap routine that any dancer could do.
-BJH

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:06pm

Oh, my. Bitter isn't pretty on you.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:07pm

Hot Feet is the only Dance Driven Musical out there!!

That statement couldn't be more wrong.

Shows how much you know.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:08pm

"Just because the dancers are amazing does not mean the choreography is good."

This is a true statement. However, being a dancer and having seen both Hot Feet and Movin' Out, I can easily say that the choreography for Hot Feet should have been nominated. I mean Movin' Out was and won (which it shouldn't have by the way, that choreography was terrible, Twyla has used it many times before). Hot Feet's choreography was actually pretty good.

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:09pm

DG Thanks sweet heart. I appreciate your calming words. You are right, I do need to step back. I'm just soo upset, because I also work in a corporation, where I battle this race issue almost on a daily basis. I guess I'm sensitive to it. I was looking to theatre and especially Hot Feet to give me a glimmer of hope. Racism is a very very subtle issue. You need to be a minority to reall understand how profoundly painful and covert and SUBTLE it really is.

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:10pm

BJH2114 Thank You! LOL

[dry2olives]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:10pm

Hot Feet's choreography had nothing to do with character and/or plot. I think that would be a major consideration for theatre awards.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:12pm

I think people are missing what's really funny.

The fact that Candida thinks HOT FEET is the only dance driven musical out there.

Hahahahahahaha.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:13pm

"Hot Feet's choreography had nothing to do with character and/or plot."

That's right, and that's also why the award is called "Best Choreography" and not "Best Choreography that Furthers the Plot and Provides a More In-Depth Understanding of the Musical's Characters".
Sorry, couldn't resist.
-BJH
Updated On: 5/16/06 at 01:13 PM

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:14pm

FONatic...OK what's on Broadway this season NOW that is a dance driven musical??? Which musical eligable for Tony's this season, that is a Dance Driven Musical???

[DG]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:15pm

FOA - I think the point is that it is focussed on dancing - a la FOSSE - not that it's the only show with dancing.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:15pm

"I think people are missing what's really funny.
The fact that Candida thinks HOT FEET is the only dance driven musical out there.
Hahahahahahaha."

I am pretty sure Candida was implying on Broadway at the current moment. Which it is, so...

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:15pm

Yes dear. "Hot Feet" got snubbed because of Racism. And "Lestat" got snubbed because of homophobia.

Pity.

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:16pm

Notice you didn't specify "now."

You said "out there." Which is clearly WRONG.

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:16pm

BITE ME!!!

[FOAnatic]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:17pm

Oh, my.

You do get tiffy when proven wrong.

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:17pm

FOnatic!! Give me a break!! OBVIOUSLY we are talking about the TONY'S!! Give it a break!

[Mr. Tuttle]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:19pm

End racism now! Support good theater! Support the Pultizer winning Hot Feet!

Everyone. We are the world..we are the children...

[bjh2114]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:19pm

FOAnatic, now you are just acting like a child. I am not saying you have to agree with Candida, but you're just acting stupid now.

[jimnysf]

Posted: 5/16/06 at 1:19pm

"And "Lestat" got snubbed because of homophobia.".

"Lestat" got two nominations so it wasn't snubbed.