Sutton's Tony Chances

#1

Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 1:20pm

After seeing Drowsy, I'm wondering about Ms. Foster's Tony Award chance. Her part certainly wasn't big enough to warrant a lead nomination, but may be big enough for supporting (although Beth Leavel has it in the bag). Any thoughts?

#2

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 1:26pm

Sutton is good.

But, after seeing THREEPENNY, I feel the award belongs to Cyndi Lauper.

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#3

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 1:30pm

Not a fan of DROWSY, but I think Sutton has a best supporting nom as well as Leavel. Sutton's nummber is just about the best thing in the show - and she is VERY funny in it.

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#4

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 1:34pm

I'd say she definitely has a good chance at being nominated, but that is a very crowded category this year.

#5

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 1:38pm

I'd give it to Sutton before Beth, just based on last night's performance, though both are more than worthy of it.

After hearing "I Want More," I'll give it to Allison Fischer, she stole the show.

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#6

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 1:49pm

Fischer is wonderful in Lestat, but I think she'll be shut out just on the basis of age, although her role is definitely the most colorful. This catagory is too crowded this year, and she will probably have Tony chances later in life.

As for Sutton - she's a favorite, but I wouldn't be surprised if Leavel took her spot in the noms.

Updated On: 4/30/06 at 01:49 PM

#7

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 2:05pm

They might make Sutton leading. She'd still get a nomination, but a win would be tough opposite:

Patti LuPone
LaChanze
Kelli O'Hara
Carolee Carmello (maybe?)
etc. etc. etc.

#8

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 2:17pm

I LOVE Sutton, and she was wonderful the Drowsy, but I think the category is too crowded this year for her to get a nomination (and I think Felicia Fields has it in the bag).

#9

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 2:30pm

Do the producers decide which category to put an actor in or does the Tony administration decide this. If the producers decide which category to submit an actor in, I think they'd give Sutton a lead actress nomination, just because it might be easier to get into that category.

#10

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 2:32pm

Actors are submitted by the producers as "lead" or "supporting" but the Tony Committee reserves the right to make their own decision regarding placement.

#11

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 3:29pm

Sutton's part isn't large enough in its present state to get a lead nomination.

#12

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 3:58pm

Lead will be:

LaChanze
Patti
Kelli
Maria
Chita

#13

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 4:23pm

Agree with Yankeefan.... role is just not juicy enough for Sutton to get a Lead nom...

and LaChanze BETTER win for Lead !! Please !!!

#14

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 8:02pm

While I love Sutton I'm hoping La Chanze wins as well. Beth actually stole the show IMHO.

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#15

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 8:10pm

She'll probably get a nomination..but the supporting actress field is very tight this year...felicia p. fields, elisabeth withers mendes, beth leavel, cyndi lauper, lauren molina, and tons more that are worth of a nomination.

#16

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 8:13pm

i also am rooting for LaChanze for leading actress- she deserves it!
and i say sutton, elisabeth, felicia, beth, and lauren should make the supporting category!

#17

re: Sutton's Tony Chances

Posted: 4/16/06 at 11:29pm

i definitley see sutton receiving a nom in the supporting category, but i think beth leavel will take it home.

i wish sutton's role was big enough to be considered for the leading category, but i don't think it's a possibility.