#101
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:57am
Once isn't that far ahead of the rest, Nice Work has 10.....
Rant about the 2012 TONY nominations here — Page 5
#102
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:57am
I wish more musicals got nominated for Best Score. I know that Ghost, Leap of Faith, and Spider-Man weren't the scores from Gypsy or anything, but...stupid plays have to ruin the "show tune" category...Maybe, Alan Menken will finally win a Tony.
And maybe with this, Leap of Faith will be open until Tony weekend.
And maybe with this, Leap of Faith will be open until Tony weekend.
#103
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:57am
Look at FELA! and MEMPHIS. FELA! received more nominations, but MEMPHIS took the overall award. ONCE is by no means in that much better of a position to win Best Musical.
Updated On: 5/1/12 at 08:57 AM
#104
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:58am
James Earl Jones got a nomination for being himself.
Was Frank Langella's performance nomination worthy?
Was Frank Langella's performance nomination worthy?
#105
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:58am
I hate to sound so naive, but many of the comments here confuse me even more. Tell me again -- does "best musical" mean 'best overall score, lyrics, and book' -- the written page, essentially? Or does it mean "best production" of a musical? If it is the former, rather than the latter, then I really don't get what the lack of nominations in other fields has to do with a show getting best musical nomination or not.
The same could be asked about "best play". While One Man, Two Guvnors is perhaps the BEST production I've seen on Broadway in ages, I'd be hard pressed to say it's the best written play by a longshot!
The same could be asked about "best play". While One Man, Two Guvnors is perhaps the BEST production I've seen on Broadway in ages, I'd be hard pressed to say it's the best written play by a longshot!
#106
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:58am
nice work if i can get it for best muiscal boo it's all old songs like crazy for you
#107
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:59am
I can't believe Tyne wasn't nominated. Granted, I didn't see a lot this season, but I thought Master Class was one of the most magnificent things I've ever seen - obviously due to her performance.
I hope Other Desert Cities takes set design.
I hope Other Desert Cities takes set design.
"I've never encountered such religiously, you know, loyal fans as Broadway musical theater fans. It's amazing."
--Allison Janney
#108
Posted: 5/1/12 at 8:59am
With these nominations I would not really be surprised if Porgy and Bess pulled an upset over Follies at this point. What is really persuading me is the Best Director category. Thoughts?
#109
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:00am
Can someone please explain Elizabeth A. West's nomination for Once to me? I saw the show this past Saturday... being a huge fan of the movie, had some directorial issues (why was it set in a bar? Because all Irish people are alcoholics?), but enjoyed it overall. However, she did not stand out to me at all... at least not any more than the other members of the ensemble cast. if there was a standout, it was Anne Nathan. Any thoughts?
#110
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:00am
We have a code blue, code blue at the St James Theatre. (Paddles are placed on the patient)...ALL CLEAR...(Tony nominations announced)...we have a pulse. It is weak. Put "Leap of Faith" in the intensive care unit. Maybe someone will talk them into a DNR?
#111
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:00am
Look at FELA! and MEMPHIS. FELA! received more nominations, but MEMPHIS took the overall award. ONCE is by no means in that much better of a position to win Best Musical.
I don't see a point. Look at every other year for the past decade. Nothing is a guarantee, but Once is certainly the front runner...
I don't see a point. Look at every other year for the past decade. Nothing is a guarantee, but Once is certainly the front runner...
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#112
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:00am
Goose Eggs:
Godspell
Chinglish
Magic/Bird
The Mountaintop
Seminar
Relatively Speaking
Private Lives
Godspell
Chinglish
Magic/Bird
The Mountaintop
Seminar
Relatively Speaking
Private Lives
"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."
#113
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:00am
but...stupid plays have to ruin the "show tune" category
But it's NOT a "show tune" category. It's called BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATRE.
But it's NOT a "show tune" category. It's called BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATRE.
#114
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:01am
Guvnors was shut out! Too bad.
Leap of Faith for best musical? Never going to win but what a waste of a slot. Bonnie and Clyde was better. Heck, I would have even thought Spider-Man over LOF. Even Ghost!
Melissa Van Der Schyff was amazing and should have gotten a nom also. Happy to see Da'Vine Joy Randolph's name up there though.
Once got what it deserves. By far the best on Broadway right now, no matter the ticket sales. I'm routing for that show.
Leap of Faith for best musical? Never going to win but what a waste of a slot. Bonnie and Clyde was better. Heck, I would have even thought Spider-Man over LOF. Even Ghost!
Melissa Van Der Schyff was amazing and should have gotten a nom also. Happy to see Da'Vine Joy Randolph's name up there though.
Once got what it deserves. By far the best on Broadway right now, no matter the ticket sales. I'm routing for that show.
#115
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:02am
I think Bernadette, Paige, Lansbury and Daly were all robbed... Shame.
#116
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:03am
Can somebody explain to me why that ****fest Leap of Fail got nominated for Best Musical?
#117
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:03am
At this point, the Featured Actress in a Play award is Judith Light's to lose, with Linda Emond possibly sneaking in.
#118
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:03am
Her name is Elizabeth A. Davis. And I took her nomination to be the Tonys way of recognizing what an incredible ensemble ONCE has. The same way they recognized De'Adre Aziza for PASSING STRANGE. And if my feelings are right, her nomination is more than well deserved. She may not have been anything incredible, but that ensemble, altogether, was pretty astonishing. It's nice to see her get recognized at least, since the Tonys don't have an Ensemble category.
And as far as the set being a bar, it makes complete sense if you were paying attention to the show itself. It has nothing to do with Irish people being "alcoholics"...
And as far as the set being a bar, it makes complete sense if you were paying attention to the show itself. It has nothing to do with Irish people being "alcoholics"...
Updated On: 5/1/12 at 09:03 AM
#119
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:04am
Patash, look at the best play from last year - War Horse. Everyone on here said that it was not the best written, but was a great production (I didn't see it, just remember the discussion) so I guess going off of that it is best production of a play/musical (but don't quote me).
Please correct me if I'm wrong!
Please correct me if I'm wrong!
"I've never encountered such religiously, you know, loyal fans as Broadway musical theater fans. It's amazing."
--Allison Janney
#120
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:04am
I wouldn't want to be around The Raul this evening.
#121
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:04am
To the poster who complained about Josh Young's nom because he had so many missed performances, I'd like to remind you that he was legitimately SICK. He's been doing this role for well over a year between Strat & La Jolla and his attendance has never been an issue until he contracted laryngitis. SO happy for him. Well deserved. And good to know that the Tony Committee isn't as unforgiving as some of you are.
#122
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:05am
Extremely happy for Laura Osnes! Well deserved!
#123
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:05am
Emma ... either they were trying to keep other shows out or they saw something most of us didn't. I would go with the first guess.
#124
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:05am
Hey ctraill, I wasn't complaining. I was just surprised because he missed so much that a lot of talked about how maybe the nominators didn't see him. No need to jump down my throat.
#125
Posted: 5/1/12 at 9:07am
Since when are screens consider a set (looks at GHOST).....
And I feel there needs to be a rule in place that you can't be nominated for BEST Musical, Play, New or Revival without being nominated in another category....
And I feel there needs to be a rule in place that you can't be nominated for BEST Musical, Play, New or Revival without being nominated in another category....
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