The 78th Annual Tony Award Nominations for 2025 — Page 11

VotePeron said: "DBH was the clear 5th slot out of Boop, Smash, RWHC, Swept Away. "

No way. DBH, a mostly well-reviewed show and box office hit, was certainly not competing for the fifth slot against poorly reviewed shows and box office bombs. It managed to get both its leads into the most competitive category, its director made the top 5 out of all musical directors--new and revivals--over some bigger names, and it picked up several other categories others were strong contenders in but didn't get. The show was clearly and genuinely well-liked. If anything was clearly fighting for the fifth slot, it was Mincemeat, whose director missed, whose inventive set design had a strong case but didn't make it, and whose only other nominations besides Malone (the slam dunk) were in categories with less competition (the ones available only to new shows, against a lot of those poorly reviewed shows and box office bombs, one of which a main contender--BVSC--wasn't eligible in). DBH was at the very least a solid 4th.

Updated On: 5/2/25 at 07:47 AM

Theatrefan2 said: "Could someone other than Nicole or Audra get Best Actress?

I'm thinking maybe they could end up splitting the vote and maybe Boop gets its one win that way."

It's certainly possible but I think it's extremely unlikely. It would require an actual close three-way race between Audra, Nicole, and Jasmine, in which all 3 have close levels of voter support. It would also require a big consolidation of support for Jasmine from a group of voters who will not vote for either Audra or Nicole- and it would also require that group to be pretty substantial in size, likely close to a majority of total voters. Or it would require Nicole or Audra having a collapse in support that hasn't been detected yet- could Nicole's MAGA brush come back to bite her, or the opinion that she's just playing herself? Will those who think Audra is wrong for Gypsy be a larger group than we think? Possible but, again, we haven't seen clear signs.

If anything, I think Jasmine will be the one who is the victim of a split vote- Jen and Megan will be receiving votes that, in theory, could be going to her. They may not receive a ton, but they could receive enough between them to deny Jasmine a plurality in a close race.

But I really don't think it's that close between those 3 deserving ladies. Boop has not been able to create the momentum and enthusiasm it needs.

Updated On: 5/2/25 at 09:04 AM

Agreed. I'm pulling for Criss or Francis. I don't think Francis can be totally written off, considering he picked up the Olivier for his performance. That hardly means it's in the bag, but it definitely shouldn't be forgotten.

SmokeyLady said: "THIS IS THE REASON WE ARE STUCK WITH THAT MF IN THE WHITE HOUSE. STUPID SH*T LIKE THIS."

This is false. We are stuck with him because of the human garbage who cast a vote for him.

singerunlimited said: "Agreed. I'm pulling for Criss or Francis. I don't think Francis can be totally written off, considering he picked up the Olivier for his performance. That hardly means it's in the bag, but it definitely shouldn'tbe forgotten."

Once more people see Jordan I suspect this will change. He's giving quite a vocal and physical performance as is Francis. Francis called out only because of being sick and had a vacation week - as did Nicole - in April. He doesn't call out needlessly. It's a very long and physical show for him. For us it's a Jordan or Francis competition. Criss is cute in MHE but not giving the vocal or physical performance Jordan or Francis are. A wig, fake eyebrows are created by the team. He's charming in MHE - but Jordan and Francis are stunning in their productions.

Updated On: 5/2/25 at 11:48 AM

CoffeeBreak , have you met MrShowbiz?? My sources are saying you know each other very well. 😎

TotallyEffed said:

Tom Francis calls out a lot.


Bullsh*t.

TotallyEffed said: "JSquared2 said: "TotallyEffed said:

Tom Francis calls out a lot.


Bullsh*t."



Nah. Diego has gone on for him quite a few times."

Scheduled. Not call outs.

alovingfan said: "TotallyEffed said: "JSquared2 said: "TotallyEffed said:

Tom Francis calls out a lot.


Bullsh*t."



Nah. Diego has gone on for him quite a few times."

Scheduled. Not call outs."




He’s called out at least 15 times just from a quick glance at Understudies.com. I loved him in the role but he has missed some performances.

I'm gonna get crucified here, but JJ can't act. Is his attempt at yodeling worth a Tony? Me thinks not....

blaxx said: "MezzA101 said: "Is Rose from ‘Gypsy’ the Greatest Role in Broadway History?

That’s What Tony Awards History Suggests

Every actress who has played the part on Broadway has at least been nominated for the Tony for best actress in a musical.


https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/greatest-role-broadway-history-rose-gypsy-tony-awards-1235958299/"

But the only ones who won it were directed by Laurents. As of today, there is no Rose win without him."



Here that Nicole, you got this - TONY!

Actually:

- Maybe Happy Ending: Musical, Actor, Book and Scenic Design

- Dead Outlaw: Score

- Buena Vista Social Club: Featured Actress and Choreography

- Operation Mincemeat: Featured Actor

- Death Becomes Her: Costumes.

+ 5 from Sunset as I said and have no clue who takes Sound.

CoffeeBreak said: "He was sick for some time and also had a full vacation week and another half week. Criss also had a full week off among other dates. They are people not "puppets".



No, not "among other dates". Criss' standbys both had their debuts during his week of vacation in March and haven't been on again since.