Should Great Comet fans be freaking out on Tony nom eve?

I hate to make a separate thread for this but, as some have pointed out in other threads, there seems to be a growing idea in the Tonys prognostication world that the Great Comet may miss the Best Musical field...

I've seen a few accounts now listing the show as being on the bubble behind Groundhog Day and War Paint with each citing the issue/lawsuit with the producers that was resolved months ago as the main reason not the show's natural divisive style.

I know several of you have Comet in YOUR predictions but not near the top...as someone who thinks the show is his favorite he's ever seen on stage how likely am I to be crushed tomorrow?

It's a sure bet it will be nominated. It is an acclaimed, innovative, and successful major production.

Anyone who says otherwise either is stirring the pot (Riedel) or just throwing stuff at the wall.

Updated On: 5/1/17 at 09:45 PM

I don't think it will miss out on a best musical nomination. In a season with many shows considered only so-so, it received largely positive reviews, with notices for individual performances and technical elements.

Remember last year, when people predicted massive Hamilton backlash and upsets at the Tonys because of limited seating for voters? Look how that turned out.

Admittedly, I'm a big fan and think the show is in a class by itself this year. Would hope that that lawsuit is long forgotten by now and would hate to see the show not get recognition tomorrow. But as others have said, in reality all this stuff is just peoples' opinions.

Great Comet is not my fave at all, but I'd be absolutely shocked if it wasn't nominated for best new musical, score, book, direction and the technical categories. The acting categories are a different matter, apart from the top 2 or 3 faves, no one can predict the nominees.

Should CFA fans be worried? Lol

I cannot think of one reason the Tony Committee would snub TGC - in fact, I think it will get the most nominations of any show tomorrow morning.

The Ars lawsuit concept is so ridiculous, mainly because Ars stands to win a Tony for Great Comet. It's actually something GC has going for it-- goodwill for Ars Nova.

I am amazed by this weird sudden last minute backlash after months and month of raves and praise. There is no doubt that it's going to rake in the nominations. It's not gonna rake in the WINS but I think it will be hands down walking away the most noms because ONE they are likely to have an performer in each category (MAYBE 2 in featured actress) and TWO it's going to excel in the technical categories. I dare say it might be the only double digit winner tomorrow morning.

LOL at this thread............

12 Nominations later and the most nominated show of the year goes to...