Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011- Page 2

Posted: 3/31/11 at 8:52pm

I'd love to see Benjamin Walker nominated for BBAJ.

[KA2007]

Posted: 4/1/11 at 3:26pm

Chicago Star-

I was thinking the same thing. I think Benjamin acutally deserves the Tony, not just the nom. Fantastic performace!

[quizking101]

Posted: 4/1/11 at 3:35pm

Here is my ideal choices for the Acting categories (sans the nomination lists)

BEST ACTOR/MUSICAL:
Benjamin Walker (BBAJ)

BEST ACTRESS/MUSICAL:


BEST FEATURED ACTOR/MUSICAL:
Tony Sheldon or Nick Adams (PRISCILLA)

BEST FEATURED ACTRESS/MUSICAL:
Laura Benanti (WOTV)


I figure that Tony Sheldon would have very good odds in the featured category. I feel the show is essentially is an ensemble show, and pushing any one of the three leads as "Leading Actor" makes a weak case up against other nominees.

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[quizking101]

Posted: 4/1/11 at 3:47pm

If it's any possible gauge as to what possible Tony noms BBAJ can receive, they just got nominated for 3 Lortels (Best Musical, Best Choreography, and Best Scenic Design)

[ReggieonBway]

Posted: 4/1/11 at 4:01pm

BBAJ wasn't awful, and Benjamin Walker was well-cast, but it won't be winning any major Tonys.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 1:54am

There doesn't seem to be any discussion of plays in this thread, but Lily Rabe for featured (or leading?) actress, anyone?

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 1:57am

I hope Frances McDormand wins.

For those who have seen Patina and Sutton, who would you give the Tony to?

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 2:00am

I hope Frances McDormand wins.

I haven't seen Good People yet! That's on my list.

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 2:00am

McDormand was stunning, so I agree.

Haven't seen Patina yet, but I think Sutton is more competition than people are giving her credit for being.

[lowwriter]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 2:52am

I think Laura Benanti will be nominated in the featured actress category. She could also win, though she won so recently.

[quizking101]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 7:04am

"I think Laura Benanti will be nominated in the featured actress category. She could also win, though she won so recently. "

Time between nominations and wins, I feel, hardly has any bearing on a person's chances of winning.

Examples: Gwen Verdon, won Best Actress/Musical in 1956, 1958, and 1959. Angela Lansbury won the same in 1966 and 1969, as did Donna Murphy in 1994 and 1996.

[ReggieonBway]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 11:16am

I've seen both Sutton and Patina - it's totally a toss-up. Patina might win because she's a relative unknown, but Sutton does an excellent job as Reno Sweeney.

[AC126748]

Posted: 4/2/11 at 11:21am

I wouldn't discount Nina Arianda giving Frances or Lily Rabe a run for their money in Best Actress. She's a pretty hot commodity within the industry right now, and with only two performances under her belt, her Billie Dawn is garnering significant buzz. I still think Frances is the clear and deserving front-runner, but I think Arianda is going to end up being her strongest competitor.