SUNDAY IN THE PARK withdraws from Tony Eligibility — Page 3

Just out of curiosity, does this just mean they aren't giving free tickets? Could the Tonys, in theory, still nominate it? Or does it mean it will no longer be on the ballot for possible nominees? Does it mean they're not mounting a campaign? I'm still a little confused as to what exactly it entails.

"Just out of curiosity, does this just mean they aren't giving free tickets? Could the Tonys, in theory, still nominate it? Or does it mean it will no longer be on the ballot for possible nominees? Does it mean they're not mounting a campaign? I'm still a little confused as to what exactly it entails."



No, the nominating committee would not be able to give them a nomination unless the producers reverse course and end up inviting the Tony voters to come see the show and provide comps.

I would like to clarify something. I did NOT mean to imply that Jake is being a diva. That was said by someone else (not to throw anyone under the bus), and was not my intended implication. I don't know the guy, and certainly don't know if he's a diva. I apologize if that was unclear.

And I get that Broadway is about stars. I acknowledge that. But that doesn't mean it should be about stars, and it doesn't mean that this part of it can't annoy me slightly. Donald Trump is President, but that certainly doesn't mean he should be.

No wonder you guys hate me LOL.... I'll see the show... Just bummed it may not get TONY attention because it's one of my all-time favorites and I've never seen it on stage... Excited, but with excitement comes the Skimbles' nerves LOL...

Lawd help you all when GROUNDHOG DAY opens... Maybe I will consider valium by then... LOL!! Sorry guys

I think people are reading way too much into this. Certain people have to calm down. Skimble, if it's one of your favorite shows and you've never seen it, why would you sell your ticket? A show doesn't need to be up for Tonys to be good. Take a breather.

Awards a giant political game, and Sunday has never been an award darling.

Look at the season and what it can be considered for win.

Revival: Hello Dolly and Sunset

Leading Actor: Everyone agrees it's Ben's year.

Leading Actress: Annaleigh Ashford recent winner up against every major Diva

Technical awards: The show has already closed.

So yeah why potentially give up thousands of dollars worth of seats, sink thousands more into a Tony campaign for a show that will have already closed, and is not attached to a non-profit.

The art of making art.

I hope there are conspiracy theories.

Why?

I think this is a dignified and professional move by the producers. They understand that other shows, other worthy shows, need the Tony "bump" (as intangible as it sometimes is) to survive. They are not going to suffer financially with this limited run, so why not be gracious.

My inclination is to take the production's statement at face value and view it as manifesting an integrity that we should laud.

This is solely a financial decision...

They don't want to comp the Tony Voters...

I believe it's safe to assume this decision was likely made when they announced they were running for only 10 weeks...

Besides, the show doesn't need to be nominated or win anything...It will have already closed...

Skimbleshanks2, why did you even buy a ticket if you're this worried about staging and sets? Perhaps you should've waited.

Outsiders pissing off the Broadway establishment has definitely had ramifications come Tony time before.

Not nearly as often as insiders doing it, but yes, the Broadway community loves being exclusive and revels in the vilification of "outsiders" (even when being employed by them in long-running hit shows).