Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight
Stand-by Joined: 10/2/10
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#1
Posted: 6/9/13 at 4:29pm
I see in another thread many of you are predicting that Tom Hanks will nab the lead-actor award. Didn't see his performance.
But I DID sit in the front row at Virginia Woolf and Tracy Letts just blew me away. I thought he was frighteningly good and absolutely nailed that role.
So, while it may be a longshot, GO TRACY!!!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#2
Posted: 6/9/13 at 4:35pm
Big difference between predicting who will win and who they think DESERVES to win.
I saw Hank's performance, it was very good, and while I think he very well may have his name called later tonight, in my heart I will be rooting for Letts as well. He and Amy Morton both devastated me with their performances. (I haven't seen Ms Tyson, and I understand she is wonderful, but I still want Morton to be called.)
Stand-by Joined: 10/2/10
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#2
Posted: 6/9/13 at 4:38pmYes indeed, Dramamama. I'd be very happy with wins for both Letts and Morton, as well.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#3
Posted: 6/9/13 at 4:38pmI would love for him to win, but sadly I think Mr. Hanks is gonna take it. I enjoyed his performance, but nothing topped Mr. Letts' George.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#4
Posted: 6/9/13 at 4:53pm
I will chime in and say the same as everyone else: I so much want Tracy Letts to win tonight! I'll never forget this production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, it is without question one of my favorite and one of the best theater-going experiences I have ever had.
I saw Lucky Guy this week, and was really hoping Tom Hanks would be brilliant so I would be less disappointed with him winning. I thought the show itself was underwhelming and Hanks was good in a fairly mediocre role.
Nothing holds a candle to George, and nothing would hold a candle to Letts' performance this season. Seeing him lose will be expected, but really heartbreaking.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#5
Posted: 6/9/13 at 4:59pmYou can add me to this chorus. Letts and Morton (and Carrie Coon and the criminally unrecognized Madison Dirks) showed me that there was still so much to be discovered in a play I thought I knew inside-out. I would love for Letts to win. If I had I vote, I would cast one for him and one for Morton.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#6
Posted: 6/9/13 at 5:15pmI would love to see Morton win as well, but I can't say I won't be thrilled for Cicely Tyson. She was absolutely glorious in Bountiful.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#7
Posted: 6/9/13 at 5:21pmIf it's not Morton (and I'm not kidding myself that Morton has a chance) I'm hoping Nielsen pulls in upset. Cicely was very good, but let's not kid ourselves that she gave the best performance in the category. She will win for sentimental reasons.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#9
Posted: 6/9/13 at 5:46pmOh, no doubt there is a sentimental factor, but I couldn't help but be overjoyed seeing her on stage in such a great performance. In such a competitive year for actresses in plays, I think she is a great winner, one of many deserving performances. I would love to see either Nielsen or Morton (especially Morton) win as well.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#10
Posted: 6/9/13 at 6:31pmMorton and Letts changed the way I will see WAOVW forever and I will be devastated if they don't win. I'm trying to not get my hopes up but it was the highlight of this season for me.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#11
Posted: 6/9/13 at 6:37pmI'm pulling for Amy, Tracy, and Carrie tonight. That was hands down my favorite production of the season.
Stand-by Joined: 10/2/10
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#12
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:20pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
So excited for this win.
Yes, yes, yes!!!
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#13
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:21pmA richly deserved win
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#14
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:22pmThat was really the only award I cared about tonight and I'm so happy to see Tracy Letts win. That production and his performance are going to stay with me for a very long time.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#15
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:23pmSHOCKED, but so happy. He absolutely deserved this award. And he is one of the nicest, most genuine people around.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#16
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:26pmStunned. In a good way, of course. WOW.
Swing Joined: 5/16/07
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#17
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:27pmA bit of egg on the faces of Tony producers by having Sally Field and Matthew Broderick presenting. obviously they believed it was between Lane and Hanks.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#18
Posted: 6/9/13 at 10:31pmWow, justice can prevail. How heartening and satisfying.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/4/09
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#19
Posted: 6/9/13 at 11:06pm
Tracy Letts is the Giant Killer!!!! And what he said about Madison Dirks, totally agree!!!
So glad Pam MacKinnon won and Woolf won Best Revival too!!!
Glad,glad,glad!
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#20
Posted: 6/9/13 at 11:07pmStanding in my living room screaming. If it couldn't be Alan Cumming I am very, very happy it was him.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#21
Posted: 6/9/13 at 11:23pmSo very deserved. I couldn't stop crying when his name was announced. It was award I was most invested in this evening and I'm thrilled he was recognized for such an incredible performance.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#23
Posted: 6/10/13 at 2:49amAbsolutely thrilled with Letts' win. It was a truly remarkable performance in a truly remarkable show. There is justice in this world.
Rooting for Tracy Letts tonight#24
Posted: 6/10/13 at 5:59amTruly well deserved. LOVED LOVED LOVED that production!!!!
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