TONY for Hudson why
TONY for Hudson why
Tom Sawyer2
Swing Joined: 11/8/15
#1TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 1:58am
Why did everyone say Jennifer Hudson will win a TONY?
an Oscar does not give you a tony
Nicole Kidman did not get one nor was she nominated
Susan Sarandon did not get one nor was she nominated
Juila Roberts did not and nor was she nominated
so why did people think she would be nominated?
being famous does not either Daniel Radcliffe has been on Broadway 3 times and no tony noms.
Broadwaystar2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
#2TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 2:06am
Did you just join yesterday to write this non relevant post???
#3TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 2:08am
She's not an actress. She's a singer who can sometimes act. Jennifer Hudson can only act when she's in song. When she's not singing, it's honestly a snooze fest. Love her but that's a bit of a stretch.
#4TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 2:38am
They've had one performance, and not everyone even liked it, so... not sure where "everyone" is saying this, nor why you couldn't ask this in the Color Purple thread?!
VintageSnarker
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/30/15
#5TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 3:59am
"She's not an actress. She's a singer who can sometimes act. Jennifer Hudson can only act when she's in song. When she's not singing, it's honestly a snooze fest. Love her but that's a bit of a stretch."
Truth. I don't think she'll win but she didn't even deserve the GO of the EGOT to be honest. She's gotten marginally better (Smash, Empire) but calling her an actress still feels like a stretch.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 5:55am
Exactly who is EVERONE? What a ridiculous statement.
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These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
perfectliar
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#7TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 10:51am
VintageSnarker said: "Truth. I don't think she'll win but she didn't even deserve the GO of the EGOT to be honest. She's gotten marginally better (Smash, Empire) but calling her an actress still feels like a stretch"
The G in EGOT stands for Grammy, so not sure what that win has to do with her acting ability.
#8TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 11:21am
perfectliar said: "The G in EGOT stands for Grammy, so not sure what that win has to do with her acting ability."
Hey, if you're not here to bash Jennifer Hudson, maybe this isn't the thread for you?!
#9TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 11:40am
Well her Grammy was for her album, "Jennifer Hudson" which won for Best R&B album. Regardless of whether I liked it or not (which I didnt, even as big of a fan of R&B that I am), I agree it doesn't really go with the acting part. I am happy for her success; I just think she's terribly overrated.
Broadwaystar2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/4/13
#10TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 12:44pm
Of the people who saw it last night. There are far more people who enjoyed it than did not. And I don't think anyone said they flat out DIDNT like it. There were moments. But all in all I felt for a first preview it's in really great shape. And it defines a revival on all points.
#11TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 12:52pm
I'm curious to know if she's actually singing The Color Purple score or just riffing it. If that preview video is any indication I'm not amused.
#12TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 1:09pm
This is a John Doyle production. I can't imagine he'd allow any more riffing than the original production. He knows how to rein in even the biggest of stars.
Updated On: 11/11/15 at 01:09 PM
DAME
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
#13TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 8:23pm
What a bitter and nasty vibe to this thread. I hope she is wonderful in it. Why not?
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RW3
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#14TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 9:03pm
If you guys want to hear Jennifer Hudson sing and not just riff, go and watch the TimesTalks she did with Cynthia, Alice Walker, and John Doyle.
#15TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/11/15 at 11:53pm
I didn't know the Hudson River could win a tony!
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#16TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/12/15 at 12:33am
I like JHud and I thought she was phenomenonal in Dreamgirls. But I didn't think the character of Shug is Tony worthy at all (much less a win). Granted I just watched the first national tour with Michelle Williams and not the original Broadway production. While I thought Michelle was great, I didn't think it was that much difficult to play the role. It wasn't that demanding. I don't even think it won a Tony for featured (I don't remember but forgive me if I'm wrong). I love the song "What About Love" though.... But come Tony next year, so far it's hard to beat Renee Elise Goldsberry.
#17TONY for Hudson why
Posted: 11/12/15 at 8:33am
^Please keep in mind that Margaret Avery was Oscar Nominated for playing Shrug Avery in the Steven Spielberg film, and Elisabeth Withers-Mendes was Tony Nominated for the role in the original production.
It's also pretty interesting that Renee Elise Goldsberry is so far the one to beat, because she originated the role of Nettie in the original production.
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