Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011
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Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#25
Posted: 3/31/11 at 8:52pmI'd love to see Benjamin Walker nominated for BBAJ.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#26
Posted: 4/1/11 at 3:26pm
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I was thinking the same thing. I think Benjamin acutally deserves the Tony, not just the nom. Fantastic performace!
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#27
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.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#28
Posted: 4/1/11 at 3:47pmIf 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)
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#29
Posted: 4/1/11 at 4:01pmBBAJ wasn't awful, and Benjamin Walker was well-cast, but it won't be winning any major Tonys.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#30
Posted: 4/2/11 at 1:54amThere doesn't seem to be any discussion of plays in this thread, but Lily Rabe for featured (or leading?) actress, anyone?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#31
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?
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#32
Posted: 4/2/11 at 2:00am
I hope Frances McDormand wins.
I haven't seen Good People yet! That's on my list.
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#33
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.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#34
Posted: 4/2/11 at 2:52amI think Laura Benanti will be nominated in the featured actress category. She could also win, though she won so recently.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#35
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.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#36
Posted: 4/2/11 at 11:16amI'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.
Tony Awards Nominee Predictions - 2011#37
Posted: 4/2/11 at 11:21amI 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.
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