The Official Tony Nominations Thread — Page 13

I'm actually really relieved that The Pirate Queen got totally shut out. A nomination of any sort would imply that this musical deserves to live on when it really just needs to die a quiet and painless death so that the great cast can go on to do something that isn't complete tripe.

I'm a bit shocked that Company didn't get more nominations, but I'm hoping it will win all three for which it's nominated. If Esparza doesn't win, I may cry myself to sleep that night. OK, not really, but this is his time and the performance was amazing.

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Karen24...

You don't see much physical similarities between Davie and Ebersole? I suppose them both being blonde and having similar features doesn't appear believable enough? That's very interesting...as Christine could defintely be Erin's mother visually. (or maybe I just have bad eyes!haha)

And vocally, they both have very forward sounds. Frankly, it's Davie that has one of the hardest jobs in the show...she has to recreate a period in Edie's life that ISN'T so documented. Ebersole has filmed footage to rely on. It is known that Little Edie wasn't always so far "out there". They WERE socialites...and although they had a very dysfunctional family, there needed to be some hint of that status when she was younger. Erin does a wonderful job of playing that naturally, she wears upper crust garb very well.

I was frankly a little surprised that her performance hasn't gotten even more buzz...considering the one that she replaced! From people that have seen the show recently, I've heard nothing but raves about Davie and her top knotch ability to handle such a flawed character. Many people, including members of the cast, have commented on how amazing they think Davie is...watching her transform into a younger version of Act II's Little Edie - including one person, Matt Cavanaugh, I believe, who made a comment that she even has little mannerisms and tiny details down. Erin watches the 2nd act nightly and seems to continue to add nuances that appear later on in Christine's performance. She's got some real acting chops - that are lacking with many other actresses her age. And I'm sure that Davie will get her due in the years to come.

Me thinks she's just being overshadowed by a mammoth named Ebersole. So, I'm having a little trouble seeing anyone's side that call her performance weak or lacking,haha. Just my opinion...

Why are people shocked Lazar did not get a nomination. What did he do that was new to the role. Just because you think he is cute or has a nice voice does not mean he is Tony worthy.

I am happy for LB. Yes, a Best Musical nomination be nice, but I would rather had the 7 noms, than nothing.

I am happy for SA and Gallagher especially, I though he was outstanding in the show.

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I'm with my2cents2. I found Davie to be fantastic. Her physically, the way she stands with her hand on her hip, the way she is constantly grabbing at her hair, her slightly slouched posture, made a great contribution to the believability of Edie's transformation. I saw the show this past Sunday after having seen it in January and marveled at how much she has grown into the role.

Updated On: 5/15/07 at 04:09 PM

Wilson has it in the bag. End of story. When you have a moment like that moment after "Another Winter" you have to win a Tony. Christine Ebersole has plenty of moments like that in the show, so it's more than a given that she'll win too.

Wilson has it in the bag. End of story. When you have a moment like that moment after "Another Winter" you have to win a Tony

- AMEN. That moment was one of the most shocking experiences I've had in a theatre.


Also anyone else think Barbara Walsh may have a good chance at winning Drama Desk now that she didn't get the Tony nom? In 05 when Dennis O'Hare was snubbed by the Tonys for Sweet Charity, he won the Drama Desk. I hope it happens with Walsh! I'm sad her Joanne was overlooked for the Tonys.

Updated On: 5/15/07 at 04:23 PM

I was kind of expecting that both Ashley Brown and Lea Michele would have received nominations. I definitely would have put Ashley Brown and Stephanie Block ahead of Laura Bell Bundy. I thought Jason Tam would have garnered a nomination as well. I'm also surprised that the choregraphy for "The Pirate Queen" wasn't acknowledged.

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Little upset that "Coram Boy" did not get a Best Play nom, but SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for Elbrick !!

Cant believe Cullum over Steggert !!! No way !!!

Wonder how long "CB" will hold on now without Best Play nom- ?

If this were a fair world, HiFi would win its nod. That set was AMAZING.

"Wonder how long "CB" will hold on now without Best Play nom- ?"
Testing- you took the words right outta my mouth! Glad they were recognized, though.

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KRISTIN CHENOWETH? NO KRISTIN CHENOWETH? WHAT????

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In regards to Omigod You Guys, it sounds terrible just listening to it but in the show it works. Same goes with most of the score. I thought it was serviceable and was performed with so much energy that it made it seem better than it was. I'm not sure that makes it worthy of a Tony nom, but I really did enjoy the show and the music.

I protest the egregsiously overlooked Pirate Queen

This warrants an angry letter to the Times

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