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#26

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Posted: 4/28/12 at 4:33pm

Has the Tony Committee ever done that? Where they only nominate three even though other shows were eligible?

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#27

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Posted: 4/28/12 at 5:01pm

I'm pretty sure the rules state that if there are at least four eligible musicals, there will be four nominees.

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#28

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Posted: 4/28/12 at 5:32pm

1. Leap of Faith
2. Ghost
3. Bonnie & Clyde
4. Lysistrata Jones
5. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark

#29

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Posted: 4/28/12 at 10:28pm

Ripped Man,

I did.

With my list, I was just engaging in a little whimsical wishful thinking.

#30

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Posted: 4/28/12 at 10:42pm

"Has the Tony Committee ever done that? Where they only nominate three even though other shows were eligible?"

In 1959 and 1961.

And in 1956, there were only two nominees.

#31

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 8:28am

I've only seen 3, so I will just rank those:

1. Ghost (saw it in London)
2. Bonnie & Clyde
3. Spiderman

#32

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 4:22pm

1. Bonnie and Clyde (still think it was the best new original show of the season)
2. Lizzie

Major break

3. Leap of Faith
4. Spiderman
5. Ghost

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#33

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 4:35pm

take out the bad press, and honestly spidey should get it. The story cleaned up to about average when all is said and done, and visually the show is stunning.

#34

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 5:01pm

Lysistrata Jones if awful. I haven't seen Leap of Faith or Ghost yet, but I'd honestly rather see Spiderman get in than Lysistrata.

#35

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 7:52pm

Ghost
Lysistrata Jones
Bonnie and Clyde
Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark
No fourth nominee
Leap of Faith.

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#36

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 8:01pm

So the Tony Nominees should be about average Kidbroadway?

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#37

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 8:13pm

Why are you leaving out On a Clear Day ...... i know it sucked but no worse than LOP

#38

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 8:31pm

^Because On a Clear Day was a revival.^

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#39

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 8:43pm

Sorry I forget, duh!

#40

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Posted: 4/29/12 at 8:46pm

Bonnie and Clyde
Ghost
L.J.
Spiderman
Leap of Faith

#41

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Posted: 4/30/12 at 4:19am

Agree. Wouldn't be surprised if Spiderman gets the fourth slot. It has been a popular hit and despite it many flaws it is entertaining and I bet the producers invited the nominating committee back to see it again.

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Posted: 4/30/12 at 10:45am

Why so much hate/inconsideration for Lysistrata Jones? I know it didn't make any money, but it's critical response was clearly the best of the 5 remaining choices for that 4th slot. In fact it is the ONLY new musical this year to receive a glowing review from the NYTimes besides Once (which only happened the second time around).
I would not be surprised (and actually am hoping that it happens) if it gets that fourth slot. I was surpised last year when the closed Scottsboro got the nomination ahead of the open and flashy, yet not as well received by critics, Priscilla. I'm hoping a similar thing happens this year...

#43

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Posted: 4/30/12 at 11:26am

What I want:

Lysistrata Jones
Bonnie & Clyde
Ghost
Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark
Leap of Faith

What they probably think:

Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark
Ghost
Lysistrata Jones
Bonnie & Clyde
Leap of Faith

With Spider-Man 2.0 receiving better-than-expected reviews and pulling in over $1M a week, I think the Tonys will be more than inclined to toss them a bone despite the controversy. Ghost is the closest runner-up. Lysistrata Jones is mostly forgotten and both Bonnie & Clyde and Leap of Faith were eviscerated by the critics, which will probably be taken more into consideration than it should, but that's just the way it goes sometimes. Like everyone assuming Newsies will win based on its entire score rather than only the eligible new numbers.

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