The Biggest Snub Thread- Page 2
The Biggest Snub Thread
#25re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 2:56pmWithout question, THE SEAGULL. Not only the best Chekhov to hit New York in years, but one of the best productions I've ever seen. That it wasn't nominated for a single award is, in my mind, solid and irrefutable proof that the Tonys mean nothing.
I chose, and my world was shaken. So what?
The choice may have been mistaken. The choosing was not.
Barney Stinson
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#26re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 2:59pmSince American Idol contestants have already won a Grammy and an Oscar, I'd say no. Surprising for sure though.
Shannon Bo Dannon
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#27re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 3:07pmAaron Tveit, Daniel Radcliffe, Heidi Blickenstaff, Susan Blackwell, 9 to 5 (Steph and Megan too), and [tos] even though I'm thrilled they were nominated for book.
#28re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 3:07pmTovah Feldshuh, Stephanie J Block, Daniel Radcliff, 9 to 5. and Equus
perfectliar
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#30re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 3:21pm
But we still love him anyway.
"We" most certainly do NOT.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#31re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 4:04pmI think Daniel Radcliffe would have been nominated if he had a bigger part.
#32re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 4:05pmSusan Blackwell.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#33re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 4:08pmJoe! LOL
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We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#34re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 4:19pmI thought Jason Robert Brown would get a nomination for his score to 13.
....but the world goes 'round
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#35re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 4:34pmIsn't it time Orfeh gets a lifetime achievement award?
Ole Chum
Leading Actor Joined: 12/6/07
#37re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 4:52pm
No question, Tovah.
I wasnt as wild about Tveit as many others, but I cant believe they nominated that Billy Elliot kid over him. Ouch!
April Saul
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#38re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 5:06pmThe Seagull; I agree with the poster that it renders the rest of it pretty meaningless. I thought diss-ing Cyrano last year was bad, but the Tonys have outdone themselves by ignoring Thomas, Mulligan and company! It would have been nice to have seen some recognition for Irena's Vow, but not as surprising as the omission of the Seagull, especially after the glowing reviews...
#39re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 5:18pmDaniel Radcliffe, Heidi Blickenstaff, Equus, [tos], Seagull.
#40re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 5:25pm
9 to 5 for Best Musical, Set Design and Book.
Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty for Lead Actress.
Kathy Fitzgerald for Featured Actress.
Shrek for Set Design.
Despite the fact that he's Arthur Laurents, I would have liked to have seen Arthur Laurents get a nomination. I am in the minority of the people impressed with his production of West Side Story.
I agree, plus he's a legend, doesn't that mean anything?
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#41re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 5:26pm
I really wish Aaron Tveit had received a nomination. I loved his performance in next to normal and was shocked to not see his name on the list. He really deserved one.
I also would have like to see Heidi Blickenstaff and/or Susan Blackwell receive a nomination, but I'm content with the ladies who received Featured Actress in a Musical nominations this year.
#42re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 5:42pm
"But we still love him anyway.
"We" most certainly do NOT."
I was affraid some rabid Laurents fan would attack me, I swear! I'm with you and Mary Rodgers on this one!
Anyhow, I was also surprised the highly enjoyable revival of Blithe Spirit went ignored for Best Revival of a Play. I don't think I was the only one who liked it either. Was I? I did like some perculiar things this year.
scaryclowns2232
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#43re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 5:52pm
I understand his lack of a nomination, but Daniel Radcliffe was truly stunning in EQUUS. Its just a shame he won't get the recognition that comes with a Tony Award.
Same goes with Kristin Scott Thomas...
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buddharich
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#45re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 7:20pm
The Seagull shutout: not only Kristin Scott Thomas but Mackenzie Crook, Carey Mulligan, director Ian Rickson and the stunning revival - Hope Davis and Jane Fonda gave better performances than KST??
Megan Hilty, who I thought would WIN! The general snubbing of 9 To 5; what show did the committee see??
Daniel Radcliffe, who deserved to win for his stunning performance.
Gerald McRaney, Lily Rabe, Tovah Feldshuh, Andrea Martin, Bill Irwin, Nathan Lane, Aaron Tveit, Kathy Fitzgerald, and Matt Cavanaugh were surprising ommissions.
And surprising too were the nominations for Constantine Maroulis, and the general lovefest for God Of Carnage..
#46re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/5/09 at 7:26pm
God of Carnage def deserves its lovefest and while I love aaron tveit and thought he would get a nomination im surprised at the amount of people who thought he was snubbed.
basically i am just rejoicing over the lack of a nomination for arthur laurents!! i couldnt have said it better myself tony voters!
emilyfaye48
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/09
#47re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/7/09 at 12:02am
STEPHANIE J. BLOCK!!! it's ridiculous that this woman has been snubbed
Megan Hilty
Kathy Fitzgerald
Patricia Resnick
Tovah (I mean COME ON! really?!)
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#48re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/7/09 at 3:24am
I would second all the Tovah Feldshuh and Seagull love, but I didn't see Irena's Vow or The Seagull (which I'm highly disappointed about), so I'll only speak from what I've seen:
Aaron Tveit, Daniel Radcliffe/Equus in general, and [tos] in general. I just don't understand all the ROA love... I'm sure it's fun and enjoyable and yadda yadda... but Best Musical?! Hardly.
#49re: The Biggest Snub Thread
Posted: 5/7/09 at 3:28am
DANIEL RADCLIFFE
Heidi Blickenstaff
Blithe Spirit for Best Revival of a Play
13 for Best Score
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