Tony Awards '08: LuPone vs. Murphy

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:52pm

Wouldn't that be a kick?

[ahmelie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:54pm

Baaaaah.

(That's my groan.)

Updated On: 7/11/07 at 01:54 PM

[Smaxie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:55pm

What is Murphy doing?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:55pm

Don't make me pick! Can't we just have a tie?

[ahmelie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:57pm

If I had to pick, I'd pick LuPone.

I can't think of any performance up against this one that I wouldn't pick Patti. But I'm searching.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 1:59pm

You mean Drama Desk '08

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:01pm

Murphy's reportedly doing Follies.
But, you never know, YF may be a big hit and steamroll through.
My vote would be Murphy.

[WaltSummersPI]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:02pm

Patti's Rose is MILES better than Donna's performance in Follies.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:04pm

I saw both performances, and I'd vote for Patti.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:05pm

Oh no!!! Not a fight over whether Patti is eligible for a Tony. Will City Center be eligible to be considered for the Tony Award?

[WaltSummersPI]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:06pm

No, it wouldn't be, but if they do a short run in London, and then come back here....

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:08pm

"No, it wouldn't be, but if they do a short run in London, and then come back here...."

...and Patti poisons Arthur Laurents' martini and then seduces whoever would be executing his estate.

[ahmelie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:10pm

If Gypsy came to Broadway I highly doubt it would be this season.

But crazier things have happened.

In my personal opinion, who's going to win the Olivier is much more pressing matter :)

[Sondheim Geek]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:12pm

I love how we're speculating about awards already. These are two productions that maybe won't even exist!

[bwaygal1]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:15pm

They are seriously trying to bring Follies to Broadway.
Also-Gypsy's going to London and will probably fare just fine. Patti will get her Olivier.

[ahmelie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:18pm

Well, if Gypsy transfers in this Spring, as rumored, Patti wouldn't be up this season anyway right?

What's the cut off date for Olivier awards?

[WaltSummersPI]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:20pm

12/31

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:21pm

"...and Patti poisons Arthur Laurents' martini and then seduces whoever would be executing his estate. "
Goth, you seem to have this fantasy, all be it a violent one between LuPone and Laurents...

Now, back to the topic. That would be one HOT Tony Award race.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:22pm

"What's the cut off date for Olivier awards?"

Two days after Judi Dench opens in her fabulous new one woman show titled "There is Nothing Like a Dench" which will be a shut out for Best Actress.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:23pm

"Goth, you seem to have this fantasy, all be it a violent one between LuPone and Laurents..."

Why do you think Patti's playing City Center?

[ahmelie]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:24pm

When is Grey Gardens supposed to transfer? I've only heard the "2007-08" season, but that doesn't really say whether it'll come in before or after the Olivier cut off.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:39pm

Oh I would just love it if La Murphy won over La LuPone, just for kicks... plus I like Murphy better.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 2:56pm

Will Vicki be considered Leading or Featured?

[friedrichVT]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:03pm

If having to choose, I would think Sally would be leading and Phyllis:Supporting. Unless they are both considered leading. Donna was incredible.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 7/11/07 at 3:22pm

For the record, neither Follies or Gypsy, as of yet, are set for a transfer.

This thread is me being facetious.