Tony Award Nominations — Page 3

I think Sweeney could possibly win the most awards this year for a musical..

major possibilities..

Best Revival
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Orchestrations
Best Lighting
Best Direction

And I also think Manoel Felciano will be a strong contender for Best Featured Actor, and I wouldn't be suprised if the delightful Lauren Molina is nominated for her Johanna.

Updated On: 1/20/06 at 11:01 PM

Rentaholic 2, you can find some clips for Color Purple on www.barnesandnoble.com and I believe there are some on Color Purple's website.

Some of my guesses:

Best Musical: Jersey Boys
Revival: Sweeney
Direction: Doyle

Definatley Best Actress will be a toss-up between Patti, LaChanze, and Maria. And Best Actor is going to be between Michael Cerveris and Josh Llyod Young. I think, though, Young has a better chance than Cevberis since Cerveris just wn a Tony and Young recieved such favorable reviews.

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The Drowsy Chaperone has not even announced plans to come to Broadway. If it does, it will be at the earliest this fall (next season).

There is only one replacement performance Tony (for the best actor or actress). There are no announced nominees and the winner is decided upon by the nomination committee, not the Tony voters. The winner will be announced separately from the Tony Awards broadcast. I would love to see Eileen Atkins win a long overdue Tony Award. Though I wish she could have her moment on stage to make a speech like all the other winners. She has been nominated 4 times in her career and has yet to win.

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Updated On: 1/21/06 at 01:12 AM

From the Tony Awards site:

"According to the new guidelines, this award may be bestowed by the Tony Administration Committee to honor an actor or actress for an outstanding performance in a "recreated role." Up to one actor and one actress in a given season may receive an award in this category.

It's worded a little awkwardly, but I was under the impression that in a given year, two people could possibly win.

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Bridge & Tunnel will be a "Theatrical Event."

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Not to go off-topic too much but just because a show doesn't have new music, it doesn't mean it's not a new musical. Fosse was a tribute to one of the most influential choreographers in the history of Broadway, same as Jerome Robbins' Broadway, and I actually agree they both deserved their respective awards.
Margo, I had completely forgotten about Primo, thanks for that remark. Anthony Sher will most likely win the Best Actor in a Play award, his acting was impeccable and he was so committed to the text. Plus, I don't see any major contenders for this category. I wonder if the Odd Couple duo will be nominated, I highly doubt it though, perhaps Lane will be.
Anyone knows if Jill Clayburgh will be considered a featured actress?

It looks like the Leading Actress in a Play category is going to be very competitive this year. We have two plays that have already closed that are guaranteed nominations: Kate Burton for THE CONSTANT WIFE and Judy Kaye for SOUVENIR. Critics raved about Burton's performance and Judy was the gem at the heart of SOUVENIR. Other very likely nominations are Cynthia Nixon for RABBIT HOLE and Julia Roberts for THREE DAYS OF RAIN. Of course, neither production has opened yet so we'll have to wait and see what critics say. People on this board have mentioned Amanda Peet for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, but again, we'll have to see what critics say. As far as Jill Clayburgh goes, I think she's going to be considered a Leading Actress for A NAKED GIRL ON THE APPIAN WAY and a Featured Actress for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK. Clayburgh has always been a critical favorite from what I understand, but she has yet to receive a Tony nomination for any of her work on Broadway. It seems like a Victoria Clark type of situation--Vicki was always praised but she never received Tony attention until Piazza. Anyway, what other actresses do we have in plays upcoming this season? And also, what new plays do we have this season aside from RABBIT HOLE and PRIMO?

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Updated On: 1/21/06 at 06:26 AM

Has a verdict really been rendered on Bridge and Tunnel as special event vs. play? If The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe was a play, I suppose Bridge and Tunnel could be one.

In the Best Actor in a Play categories, there are a lot of actors coming up that could be serious contenders: Oliver Platt and Brian O'Byrne in Shining City, Richard Griffiths in The History Boys (who won an Olivier Award for his performance), Bradley Cooper and Paul Rudd in Three Days of Rain (since that play is mostly about the boys anyway), Ben Gazzara in Awake and Sing, Ralph Fiennes in Faith Healer, plus whomever will star in Festen and Journey's End. Plus, Lieutenant of Inishmore could make a leap to Broadway, if it is well-recieved.

Tyne Daly is indeed wonderful in Rabbit Hole, but so is Frances de la Tour in The History Boys. There's also Martha Plimpton in Shining City, who is always interesting. And everyone loved Jane Houdyshell in Well. So, I think there's a race for Supporting Actress for a Play.

As far as Drowsy Chaperone, I do hear that they are still holding out hope of making it in before the end of this season, although where it would go is still a question mark.

And Tarzan should be considerd a major contender in all of the musical catergories.

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My predictions ( as of right now:)

Best Musical- "The Color Purple"
Best Revival- "Sweeney Todd"
Best Actor in a Musical- Michael Cerveris, "Sweeney Todd"
Best Actress in a Musical- LaChanze, "The Color Purple"
Best Featured Actor in a Musical- Michael Ball, "The Woman in White"
Beast Featured Actress in a Musical- Elisabeth Withers-Mendes, "The Color Purple"
Best Play- "The Rabbit Hole"
Best Revival of a Play- "The Odd Couple"
Best Actor in a Play- Ben Gazzarra, "Awake and Sing"
Best Actress in a Play- Julia Roberts, "Three Days of Rain"
Best Featured Actor in a Play- (Not Sure)
Best Featured Actress in a Play- Jill Clayburgh, "Barefoot in the Park"

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If Three Days of Rain gets good reviews, I think it will be unbeatable for Best Play Revival. I think Julia Roberts could trump Matthew and Nathan any day.

ddtruitt, I am seeing it July 12th. :)

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With the mixed critical reception THE DANCER'S LIFE has received, what do you think the chances are of Off-Broadway's critical darling, BRIDGE & TUNNEL, beating out Chita for Best Special Theatrical Event? And say, they give Chita a Lifetime Achievement Award as a consolation. I adore Chita, but I hate to see a new artist not get the recognition she deserves if hers is the better work.

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