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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

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

"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?

Who is on the Tony committee?

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