Tony Administration Committee To Assemble May 1st- Page 2
Tony Administration Committee To Assemble May 1st
#25TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 10:26amYankeeFan, you don't think that only Allison Janney will be petitioned as leading?
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#26TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 10:36am
I haven't seen 9-to-5 (nor do I plan to; not out of malice, I just have no desire), so I can't speak for the size of the parts.
I imagine the parts are of equal size and weight; if the 3 have been nominated in the same category before (Drama Desks), there's no reason why they should be separated for the Tonys.
While it wouldn't surprise me, I just think it would be stupid if the roles are all of equal size.
It would be like if the GUYS AND DOLLS producers intend Nathan and Adelaide into lead and Sky and Sarah into featured because 2 are celebrities and 2 aren't. The four of them are above the title; equal weight on all the parts; the '92 revival had all 4 as lead. (Incidentally, the original production's awards had Alda as lead and Bigley as featured).
In terms of 9-to-5, there's a variety of thinking. Yes, putting 1 into lead and 2 into featured would potentially create more winners, but 3 in the same category out of 5 nominees are better odds.
That said, it doesn't mater who is put into where; the award is Alice Ripley's to lose. It's like people projecting Audra McDonald to win in the same year as Christine Ebersole.
Updated On: 4/28/09 at 10:36 AM
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#27TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 10:45amI agree with everything yankeefan just said.
#28TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 11:01am
In the past, haven't the Drama Desk ruled someone as featured and the Tonys have ruled the person as lead? and vice versa?
and I don't think Alice Ripley's performance was or ever will be on the same level as Christine's brilliant performance in GREY GARDENS (think I do still think Alice will win...but not by a large margin).
Updated On: 4/28/09 at 11:01 AM
#29TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 11:03amYes, MANY times. It happens almost every year, in fact.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#30TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 11:08am
"Yes, MANY times. It happens almost every year, in fact."
Thanks, Foster. I seem to remember that happening. So, then it is pointless for us to assume that since the Drama Desks placed Janney, Block and Hilty in lead, that the Tony committee will do the same, correct?
#31TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 11:09amCorrect.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#32TONY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE...ASSEMBLE!
Posted: 4/28/09 at 11:09amWho is on the Tony committee?
Jekyll & Hyde back on Broadway! / Rock of Ages - 5 Tony nominations! Awesome!
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