Rory O'Malley - King George!! — Page 2

neonlightsxo said: ""I believe that the only opportunity Tony voters had to see the show was in August. "

Untrue. However, Groff is the only one eligible for the nomination [ie not Rory.] I do think the fact that he's leaving early will hurt his chance of being nominated."

When the show opened, I believe that was the case at least according to Riedel's column. So that's changed? I am aware that Groff is the only one eligible, but if the voters have had other opportunities to see the show, I can't imagine many of them would have passed up such a hot ticket.

http://nypost.com/2015/07/31/the-hamilton-backlash-has-begun/

@Cupid Boy 2

I'm not sure if anything changed, but my friend gets reserved house seats through his work on the show and he has to surrender all of the April/May tickets to Tony voters. Originally we were supposed to go in May and see it, but we had to change our reservations for June.

Although O'Malley is taking over, I can't help but think this will only be for a limited run with Groff coming back around Tony time. He's only out to film a movie, and there was an interview circulating a time back that said he's in until "about July"

beforetheparade said: "@Cupid Boy 2

I'm not sure if anything changed, but my friend gets reserved house seats through his work on the show and he has to surrender all of the April/May tickets to Tony voters. Originally we were supposed to go in May and see it, but we had to change our reservations for June."

Thanks for sharing that. I can see now why this does not bode well for Groff's award prospects.

Updated On: 3/28/16 at 12:33 PM

What is the track record like for actors who depart still running new shows prior to the awards receiving a nomination?

Madeline Kahn was still nominated for On the Twentieth Century after departing the production.



Patti LuPone and Laura Benanti were both nominated for WOMEN ON THE VERGE months after that musical closed.

Oh come on, haterobics! I don't even own the cast recording and I got that they were referencing a lyric!

Judy Kuhn was also nominated for SHE LOVES ME, having left the production in the fall of '93.

People can certainly get nominated after leaving the show but Groff might have an issue leaving a lasting impression considering the tiny size of the role and the fact that Rory will probably be just as good.

However, supporting actor doesn't seem to be one of the heavily competitive categories this year so he could still sneak in easily.

quizking101 said: "Although O'Malley is taking over, I can't help but think this will only be for a limited run with Groff coming back around Tony time. He's only out to film a movie, and there was an interview circulating a time back that said he's in until "about July"



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Mindhunter is a series for Netflix. No idea how many episodes but it's most likely 8 or more. I think he'll be filming for a few months. His contract was until July but he could've asked to let out early or had an out clause. The Netflix series is a huge career opportunity he couldn't pass up.

Updated On: 3/28/16 at 01:04 PM

I'm seeing Hamilton for the second time in June, and I am so excited to see Rory. This is the perfect role for him! I am sad that Andrew didn't come back, but I am still excited. Jonathan WILL get nominated for a Tony, but he probably won't win now.

I don't think he was ever going to win against Daveed.

Margo319 said: "If Leslie gets in the supporting category, no one will beat him. I honestly doubt Daveed will get a Tony nomination. "

They have already announced Leslie is eligible for leading not supporting. Daveed will absolutely be nominated.