The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations (2023)- Page 5

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 1:23am

WAS to be Ghee.

Now all the talk has shifted to Groban. 

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 7:57am

Who are you talking to?

[Dylan Smith4]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 8:35am

CoffeeBreak said: "WAS to be Ghee.

Now all the talk has shifted to Groban."

I've been saying that for a while now! This is Groban's year! His Sweeney Todd is a performance that cannot be missed!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 9:32am

Cara Joy David reporting that the NYNY score is ineligible, but I don’t know if that claim is baseless.

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 9:42am

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Cara Joy David reporting that the NYNY score is ineligible, but I don’t know if that claim is baseless."

Listening to the Gold Derby guys' predictions and they said it too. BroadwayWorld's eligibility summary DID include rulings that both leads are up for leading actor and actress, but did not have anything indicating whether or not it's eligible for score.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 9:51am

jkcohen626 said: "ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Cara Joy David reporting that the NYNY score is ineligible, but I don’t know if that claim is baseless."

Listening to the Gold Derby guys' predictions and they said it too. BroadwayWorld's eligibility summary DID include rulings that both leads are up for leading actor and actress, but did not have anything indicating whether or not it's eligible for score."

Some folks on here pointed out there was precedent for not specifying that (I think Newsies and Aladdin were the examples used), but again don’t know if that’s just an assumption or if there’s validity.

We’ll find out in about 23 hours!

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 10:22am

If Colton Ryan slips in over Andrew Burnap, I will be so disappointed.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 10:30am

From Broadway Briefing. This settles it!

According to a press representative for “New York, New York,” the score — with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda — will not be eligible for Best Original Score."

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 10:37am

bwayphreak234 said: "If Colton Ryan slips in over Andrew Burnap, I will be so disappointed."

I have neither of them, lol

[briansb]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 11:34am

bwayphreak234 said: "If Colton Ryan slips in over Andrew Burnap, I will be so disappointed."

My sole Tony-wishlist item for this year is an Andrew Burnap nomination. I did love Camelot despite many detractors, and I'm pretty sure 95% of that was because of his performance.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 11:38am

Burnap is excellent. I'd be surprised if he isn't nominated.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 12:19pm

Broadway Flash said: "Bad Cinderella nominations: Musical, Score, Orchestrations, Costumes, Leading Actor, Featured Actress. They will get a total of 6."

 

I think you're confusing the Tonys with the Razzies.

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 12:44pm

lol Bad Cinderella doesn't even have anyone eligible for lead actor! 

I do think it can get in for costume design...that's probably it though. 

[TheBroadwayMaven]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 12:53pm

To me, the key to the brilliance of his performance is you felt like you were seeing two performances -- a callow youth in the first act and a world-weary leader in the second.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 1:11pm

TheBroadwayMaven said: "To me, the key to the brilliance of his performance is you felt like you were seeing two performances -- a callow youth in the first act and a world-weary leader in the second."

Couldn't agree with this more, and that he's really the reason I enjoyed Camelot as much as I did (and more than I thought I would). He made Arthur so likable. 

Definitely still hoping for some Dancin nods as my #1 wish list this year, but Burnap's right up there. I really hope he gets a nomination. (That category should be Borle / Burnap / Ghee / Groban / Platt imho)

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 1:18pm

TheBroadwayMaven said: "To me, the key to the brilliance of his performance is you felt like you were seeing two performances -- a callow youth in the first act and a world-weary leader in the second."

If anyone needs a good laugh today, I briefly thought this was about Jordan Dobson. 

[Chase Miller]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 1:50pm

I’d love to see this board’s reaction if Sarah Porkalob gets in for featured actress. 

[MayAudraBlessYou2]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:06pm

Besides the much discussed lead acting categories, one that is quite perplexing is Featured Actor in a Musical.

I'd say Alex Newell, Justin Cooley, and Kevin del Aguila feel safe ish. Going by who showed up in precursors, Kevin Cahoon and Mark Jacoby would get the next two slots. But I think Gavin Creel and Jordan Donica feel like very strong contenders (plus Dancin' has put out a bunch of well timed interviews for Kolton Krouse, pushing them as the acting bid for the show.) Thoughts? I think Creel is well liked by the right folks and should get in. But he's far from a sure thing. Fifth slot is a total mystery.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:13pm

"Burnap is excellent. I'd be surprised if he isn't nominated."

TheBroadwayMaven said: "To me, the key to the brilliance of his performance is you felt like you were seeing two performances -- a callow youth in the first act and a world-weary leader in the second."

To me, the key to the brilliance of his performance is I am very h*rny for that man.

[JudyDenmark]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:17pm

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Besides the much discussed lead acting categories, one that is quite perplexing is Featured Actor in a Musical.

I'd say Alex Newell, Justin Cooley, and Kevin del Aguila feel safe ish. Going by who showed up in precursors, Kevin Cahoon and Mark Jacoby would get the next two slots. But I think Gavin Creel and Jordan Donica feel like very strong contenders (plus Dancin' has put out a bunch of well timed interviews for Kolton Krouse, pushing them as the acting bid for the show.) Thoughts? I think Creel is well liked by the right folks and should get in. But he's far from a sure thing. Fifth slot is a total mystery."

This is the one I can't narrow down either, and strongly suspect we'll see more than 5 nominees. I don't know that I agree that Kevin Del Aguila is a lock (though he was one of my favorite parts of SLIH so he's on my list for sure). I also think Alex Joseph Grayson was phenomenal in Parade and is for sure on the short list, and a lot of people felt Gaten Matarazzo was a standout in Sweeney as well. Never mind so much other featured talent in Parade and Shucked in particular, that in any other season would be nom-worthy.

Total embarrassment of riches this season, it's the one category I'm most intrigued to see where it lands. 

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:35pm

I do think New York New York is still the frontrunner for that fifth slot in Best Musical, though I think it's far from guaranteed, possibly going to A Beautiful Noise instead.  But looking at the ratio of positive/mixed/negative reviews alone, it would look like KPOP has a shot (though I know critics are often different from the Tony nominators), and I feel like we still can't completely discount Bad Cinderella or Almost Famous though I think their chances are increasingly unlikely.  So, do we see a world where there are 6 nominees for Best Musical tomorrow?

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:37pm

Featured Actor in a Musical is making me crazy, I feel like Alex Newell is the only lock in the category. But I think Gaten and Gavin will make in.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:44pm

MadsonMelo said: "Featured Actor in a Musical is making me crazy, I feel like Alex Newell is the only lock in the category. But I think Gaten and Gavin will make in."

Kevin del Aguila and Jordan Donica feel like as much of a lock as Newell.

If they love Akimbo as much as we think they will, Cooley or Boyer could make it in (at the expense of someone like Creel who feels like a 5/6th slot at best).

[MadsonMelo]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 5:53pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "MadsonMelo said: "Featured Actor in a Musical is making me crazy, I feel like Alex Newell is the only lock in the category. But I think Gaten and Gavin will make in."

Kevin del Aguila and Jordan Donica feel like as much of a lock as Newell.

If they love Akimbo as much as we think they will, Cooley or Boyer could make it in (at the expense of someone like Creel who feels like a 5/6th slot at best)."

I disagree about Donica. His performance was acclaimed but he is in a show that received cold and he is no name at the Tonys. If they refuse to reward the show with noms above the line, he can easily be snubbed.

[HenryTDobson]

Posted: 5/1/23 at 6:57pm

My predictions. This is a tough year. 

Best Musical

• & Juliet
• A Beautiful Noise
• Kimberly Akimbo***
• Shucked
• Some Like It Hot

Best Revival of a Musical

• Camelot
• Into the Woods***
• Parade
• Sweeney Todd

Best Lead Actor in a Musical

• Andrew Durnap, Camelot
• Ben Platt, Parade
• Brian D’Arcy James, Into The Woods
• J. Harrison Ghee, Some Like It Hot***
• Josh Groban, Sweeney Todd

Best Lead Actress in a Musical

• Annaleigh Ashford, Sweeney Todd
• Micaela Diamond, Parade
• Philippa Soo, Camelot
• Sara Bareilles, Into the Woods
• Victoria Clark, Kimberly Akimbo***

Best Featured Actor in a Musical

• Alex Newell, Shucked***
• Gavin Creel, Into the Woods
• Jordan Donica, Camelot
• Justin Cooley, Kimberly Akimbo
• Steven Boyer, Kimberly Akimbo

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

• Alli Mauzey, Kimberly Akimbo
• Betsy Wolfe, &Juliet***
• Bonnie Milligan, Kimberly Akimbo
• Natasha Yvette Williams, Some Like It Hot
• Julia Lester, Into the Woods

Best Director of a Musical

• Casey Nicholaw, Some Like It Hot
• Michael Arden, Parade***
• Lear deBessonet, Into the Woods
• Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd
• Jessica Stone, Kimberly Akimbo

Best Original Score

• Kimberly Akimbo***
• KPOP
• Life of Pi
• Shucked
• Some Like It Hot

Best Book of a Musical

• & Juliet
• A Beautiful Noise
• Kimberly Akimbo***
• Shucked
• Some Like It Hot

Best Choreography

• & Juliet
• A Beautiful Noise
• KPOP
• New York, New York
• Some Like It Hot***

Best Scenic Design of a Musical

• Kimberly Akimbo
• New York, New York***
• Shucked
• Some Like It Hot
• Sweeney Todd

Best Costume Design of a Musical

• & Juliet
• Parade
• Into the Woods
• Some Like It Hot***
• Sweeney Todd

Best Lighting Design of a Musical

• & Juliet***
• New York, New York
• Parade
• Some Like It Hot
• Sweeney Todd

Best Sound Design of a Musical

• & Juliet
• Kimberly Akimbo
• Parade***
• Shucked
• Some Like It Hot

Best Orchestrations

• & Juliet***
• Kimberly Akimbo
• New York, New York
• Shucked
• Some Like It Hot

TOTALS

• Some Like It Hot - 12
• Kimberly Akimbo - 12
• & Juliet - 8
• Sweeney Todd - 7
• Into the Woods - 7
• Parade - 7
• Shucked - 7
• New York, New York - 4
• A Beautiful Noise - 3
• Camelot - 4
• KPOP - 2
• 1776, Almost Famous, Bad Cinderella, Dancin' - 0