Posted: 6/17/15 at 1:28pm
"11 year old seems the age for young Tony noms. Wasn't Anna Kendrick 11 when she got her tony nom for best lead in a musical? "
Anna Kendrick was 12 (nearly 13). Daisy Eagan was 11 when she won for SECRET GARDEN.
Posted: 6/17/15 at 4:01pm
Kendrick was nom'd as supporting actress.
Posted: 6/17/15 at 5:31pm
The voters are going to vote how they're going to vote. Our opinions at the end of the day are irrelevant.
Right. That's how the Tony awards work.
So we may as well just close down these boards and not discuss opinions anymore. Just a waste of time.
Well, if that's how you feel.
Posted: 6/17/15 at 7:36pm
I wonder what Jake Lucas thinks. His sister up for a show, but also a co-star from his show up as well.
Anyway, when Ruthie's name was announced as winner, Sydney looked very very happy. Seriously, she was probably relieved that she didn't win over her co-stars.
Posted: 6/17/15 at 8:19pm
Posted: 6/17/15 at 8:36pm
It was a big night for her, whether she personally won that award or not. The show won hugely, and the performance video has gone viral (the only one I've seen turn up all over FB among non-theater fans). She will be forever associated with one of the most touching and genuine Tony performances ever.
I've posted this before, but one of the reasons her performance works so well is the exquisite work of Beth Malone, to me still under-appreciated in this production. Her face, as she watched her younger self, just moves me to tears every time. There's also new footage ("The Journey Home") that shows her singing "Telephone Wire" that grabs me by the lapels all over again. It's an ensemble show, this ensemble bravura.
Updated On: 6/17/15 at 08:36 PM
Posted: 6/17/15 at 11:32pm
"The voters are going to vote how they're going to vote. Our opinions at the end of the day are irrelevant.
Right. That's how the Tony awards work.
So we may as well just close down these boards and not discuss opinions anymore. Just a waste of time.
Well, if that's how you feel."
Overheard at a recent dinner party the night after the Tonys:
"I really thought An American in Paris was one of the most beautiful musicals I've ever seen. I think it should have won best musical."
"Well, you're not a Tony voter so your opinion is irrelevant. That's how it works."
"Um. Okay. Thanks. Nice talking with you."
[Off to find someone else who wants to actually discuss opinions regarding last night's Tonys.]
Posted: 6/17/15 at 11:39pm
Really sounds like an insufferable dinner party.
Posted: 7/10/15 at 8:42pm
I always thought sexuality was something you identified when you are older. But Sydney Lucas and her portrayal of Alison showed me it can occur much younger. Personally felt something major when she sung. Its why the Public Theatre is the best theatre company in the USA. It deals with major issues in such a modern and sensitive matter. Joe would be proud. I also think Sydney having no alternate at her age is pretty astonishing.
Updated On: 7/10/15 at 08:42 PM
Posted: 7/10/15 at 10:08pm
MHW -
You boldly state, "Its why the Public Theatre is the best theatre company in the USA." How many theatre companies in the USA have you seen? How do you know the Public Theatre is the best?
Posted: 7/10/15 at 10:22pm
"MHW -
You boldly state, "Its why the Public Theatre is the best theatre company in the USA." How many theatre companies in the USA have you seen? How do you know the Public Theatre is the best?"
1000's
Posted: 7/10/15 at 10:46pm
I watched both Fun Home and A King and I and I would have voted for Ruthie Ann Miles as well. What did she for Lady Thiang was outsetanding. I loved Fun Home and would have loved to see any of the three nominated actresses win since they all gave award-worthy performances as well, but I actually left the theatre mostly impressed with Emily Skeggs. Maybe it was because she had the least amount of fanfare so she was able to blow me away in a way that the other two didn't because I expected to come away blown away by them, but I'm still surprised about the lack of board supporters for her during Tony time.
Updated On: 7/10/15 at 10:46 PM
Posted: 7/11/15 at 8:27am
I also think Sydney having no alternate at her age is pretty astonishing."
I am not sure what they means?
Posted: 7/11/15 at 9:47am
The whole idea of child alternates is relatively new. It's also not necessary in most circumstances. Small Allison is not a huge role.
Posted: 7/12/15 at 11:27am
"Really sounds like an insufferable dinner party."
It does, doesn't it?
Certainly can be insufferable when people shut down conversations with the obvious, even when there are still things that can be discussed about given topic.
You're not a Tony voter (1) so your opinion really doesn't matter (2) and won't change the results (3).
Well, duh (to the first and third parts).
The second part? I suppose if opinions didn't matter, boards like this wouldn't exist, nor would there be room for provocative discussions at said dinner party.
Shutting conversations down with limiting responses does little to take a party (or a discussion board) beyond the insufferable. I agree.
Posted: 7/12/15 at 9:59pm
"http://www.nytimes.com/video/theater/100000003727748/in-performance-ruthie-ann-miles.html
I don't see how this tepid rendition of Something Wonderful wins the Tony over the thrilling performance Sydney Lucas gives. And it's not that Lady Thiang has that much to do it the show otherwise. Sydney was robbed."
SHE WAS ROBBED??? DID ANYONE CALL THE POLICE!!!
Updated On: 7/12/15 at 09:59 PM
Posted: 7/13/15 at 12:21pm
I didn’t see “Gigi,” so I can’t speak to Clark’s performance, but I would definitely have given my vote to Lucas. I just think what she is doing on that stage – child or not – is fantastic. It was the female performance of the season for me of the shows that I saw. Kuhn would be a close second.
I am a fan of Miles and I thought she was great in her role – I couldn’t have asked for more in that part. However, after seeing “The King and I,” I actually found myself gravitating more toward Ashley Park. I thought she was extremely compelling and gave a very genuine, emotionally raw performance. I walked out of the theatre surprised that Park had not been nominated.
Either way, each of those women (and one little girl!) were deserving in their own right. What a treat it is to have an abundance of wonderful performances that so many of us were split on who we were rooting for to take home the prize.
As to how happy Sydney was upon hearing that Ruthie had won – at the stage door for “King and I,” I witnessed what seemed like a very mutual adoration between the two. Lucas was waiting with her father for her brother to get out of his show. When Ruthie came out, Sydney ran over to her and was talking to her, showing her a stuffed animal she had, etc. As Ruthie was walking past the autograph line (after signing for everyone), Sydney was following her and Ruthie announced, “Tony nominee, Sydney Lucas, everyone!” and Sydney shyly smiled.
It was very sweet to witness and I couldn’t help but think that this was a great way for Sydney to be introduced to the world of theatre awards; by having a woman she knows and clearly adores be the one to win.
