Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:07am
I don't think Hamilton will break the wins record, since Philippa Soo most likely will not win her category, and if she loses, they have to win every other category to tie the record.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:11am
On reflection, I realized Annaleigh Ashford's brilliant performance in SYLVIA was not recognized. Such a crowded field this year in most categories. Maybe someday the Tonys committee will broaden the number when necessary, as did the Oscars.
Happy that Megan Hilty and David Furr, so funny in NOISES OFF, were recognized.
Updated On: 5/3/16 at 10:11 AM
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:13am
neonlightsxo said: "What a disaster of a Best Book category. Bright Star over Waitress is disgraceful. And School of Rock is not a book, it's just the movie screenplay. Really disappointed.
American Psycho being shut out in favor of Bright Star is frankly, disturbing.
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you being disturbed about a group of free-thinking individuals having a DIFFERENT OPINION than you is what disturbs me most...
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:16am
Ben Walker :/
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:24am
JM226 said: "neonlightsxo said: "What a disaster of a Best Book category. Bright Star over Waitress is disgraceful. And School of Rock is not a book, it's just the movie screenplay. Really disappointed.
American Psycho being shut out in favor of Bright Star is frankly, disturbing.
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you being disturbed about a group of free-thinking individuals having a DIFFERENT OPINION than you is what disturbs me most...
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Have you ever made a post here that isn't obnoxiously tone-policing someone else's post?
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:25am
yes. plenty. you probably just don't read enough of threads on here. and why should i be scolded for voicing my concern about another person's reaction? we have to look out for each other.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:26am
I think, overall, that it is a very good list of nominees. I was part of the group that thought Audra McDonald may actually miss out and she did...it was just a tough category this year.
The snubs I'm more upset about are Nicola Walker in Lead Actress and Lydia Wilson for Featured Actress. They both should have been nominated.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:29am
I am overall very happy with the list. I think the only categories that Hamilton lose out on are both Leading actor and actress. As far as snub I'm a little shocked (but have no opinion, I havent seen it) that Benjamin Walker was beat out by Levi. I'm also sad that Krysta Rodriguez was overlooked for her performance in Spring Awakening as well. It would have been a nice ode to the production. Also. wow its been ages since ive posted and its good to be back!
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:34am
I don't think Hamilton will win set design or lead actress, so in addition to the fact that the male actors most likely won't tie, I don't see it breaking the record for wins.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:36am
I don't think anyone wants or expects Hamilton to win all its nominated for. Breaking the record for nominees is enough (and it IS deserving of it, we might forget that in all the hype and the snubs, but this is truly an excellent piece of work and is much better than Billy Elliot and The Producers).
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:47am
If overall excellence in the theater was what was being rewarded and if the ultimate success in the theater is the art of collaboration - then Hamilton would sweep. But if each individual contribution is being isolated in some sort of stack ranking against what a voter considers a good looking set or effective lighting or pretty costumes (without reference to the play or production) then Hamilton will not do well in many categories. How many years have we seen unsuccessful plays or musicals win technical awards? Considering how superior Hamilton is to rest of the field this year I am hoping a sweep mentality prevails.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:49am
Really happy for Bright Star. Wish it had gotten a best score nominarion though. It is my favorite.
Updated On: 5/3/16 at 10:49 AM
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:50am
it will be hamtion that will win the tony this year and it is not right
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:53am
aaaaaa15 said: "I don't think anyone wants or expects Hamilton to win all its nominated for. Breaking the record for nominees is enough (and it IS deserving of it, we might forget that in all the hype and the snubs, but this is truly an excellent piece of work and is much better than Billy Elliot and The Producers).
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I think it says a lot about the strength of all the other shows and performances. This has been an incredible season. Any other year each of the shows would rack up a ton of wins but this season it's gonna be tough with them competing against each other
Posted: 5/3/16 at 10:53am
Really happy for Bright Star. Wish it had gotten a best score nominarion though. It is my favorite.
It did.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:00am
I'm entitled to my opinion that Bright Star is a terrible musical. Thanks though!
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:29am
congrats to all nominees. what a fantastic season!
(Tony Nerd alert)
Hamilton (to best of my knowledge) is one of only four musicals to be nominated in every category eligible
2016 Hamilton 16 nominations, all 13 categories
2006 Drowsy Chaperone 13 nominations, 13 categories
1970 Applause 11 nominations, all 10 categories
1968 Cabaret 11 nominations, all 10 categories
(In the 70s they re-added added best book, and added best orchestrations and best lighting)
If anyone has additions or corrections to this would love the feedback!
It is crazy super rare to get nominated in all four acting categories, which knocks most of the heavily nominated shows out, or they miss a nomination in scenic design (like Chorus Line) or lighting.
Hamilton may also hold the record for most nominated actors (7) ive seen several shows that had six but do not recall any with seven.....
I love Tony nomination day and the official start of the Tony Season, and love seeing shows during the nomination period....
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:37am
Wasn't The Producers nominated in every category eligible?
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:42am
Not Best Leading Actress in a Musical.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:44am
bryan said: "it will be hamtion that will win the tony this year and it is not right
EDIT: That was too cruel...even for me.
Updated On: 5/3/16 at 11:44 AM
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:50am
If Groff were to win, would it be the first time an actor won for a role that had already been taken over by another actor? I know people have won for shows that have already closed.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:14pm
wonderfulwizard11, they weren't ELIGIBLE for that though...
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:18pm
If Groff wins an award for that role I'll be gobsmacked. He's on stage for like 10mins. And I don't think they are even a quality 10mins.
And Walker not being nominated, but they gave it to Levi/Brightman?! Come on. Nolan from Bright Star would have been a much better choice too. Levi can't even handle the notes in She Loves Me.
Who is on the nominating committee? These all seem like such safe choices.
At least them remembered Therese for it's scenic design. And Psycho.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:21pm
It always is what it is and nobody should expect the Tony nominators to always see things your way. But like some others posting here, I'm surprised and disappointed that Nicola Walker wasn't nominated.
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:25pm
neonlightsxo said: "wonderfulwizard11, they weren't ELIGIBLE for that though..."
Right, I'm aware of that. My understanding of the original post was that Hamilton, along with the other shows mentioned, was nominated for every category that a new musical could be nominated for.
