Tony Best Actress in a Musical — Page 3

If you were to put Kristin up against just Idina, I don't see why Idina should win. I'm FAR from being a Kristin fan, but I think she would deserve it over Idina even if you only count it because of vocal consistency. You go to see Kristin and you know what you're going to hear. You go to see Idina and you risk one of her "off" nights.

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Yes, Pinkins had an awful night at the Tonys. I saw Caroline, or Change afterwards, and she was much better- she stayed in tune throughout "Lot's Wife." However, at this point her upper register is just ravaged. She needs to take a short vacation to try and recover.

She isn't a screamer, though- she was singing with a worn-out voice, which doesn't sound much better. And her lower register is still lovely.

Yup, Caroline, or Change is sung through. And outside of Bernadette Peters in Gypsy and Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz, Tonya Pinkins is the hardest-working actor I've seen in a musical this year.

Little_sally...

Yes, Tonya is amazing, but I dont know if she carries "Caroline". Dont forget that Anika Noni Rose won the Tony for her role, and basically steals every scene that she is in. She absolutely lights up the stage as Emmie. Have seen the show a number of times , and I am always curious to hear comments from people leaving the show. Most times I hear that Tonya was incredible, but that "the daughter" is the best in the show.

While I was rooting for Idina, I have to admit I was surprised she won. Since the race was so close this year I expected that Kristin and Idina would split the Wicked vote leaving them further behind the other ladies. I am very happy for Idina though. The other 3 who were considered to be big contenders (unfortunatly not Stephanie D'Abruzzo)all have Tonys so I think its only fair really to spread the wealth. Hopefully Stephanie will get one soon as well! And while we're at it I'd like one as well!

look, ive tried to stay away from the wicked debates (or debates which include wicked and whatnot) but i really have to say that there is a reason that kristen chenoweth was singled out by ben brantley for her role in the show, and that was because much like anika noni rose, she played a likeable character, and filled it very well. idina, on the other hand has the (i'll admit it) tough job of playing the "straight man" to kristen, and few could manage to pull that one off. and sadly, in my opinion, she really didnt. she was great in defying gravity and other songs when i saw her, but look at the tony performance for gods sake! she was terrible, a bundle of raw nerves, and kristen was hitting her notes with utter ease, like she always does. being a broadway performer is about more than just a great voice, it is also about concistancy (missing performances aside) and how well one works and moves in character onstage. idina may be spectacular when she is in her gravity defying moment, but thats not enough. even when you are working with a bland character (elphaba is entirely underwritten, but then again look at that book, gAlina isnt so terribly charming on paper either) you have to make the best of it.

but what do i know, she is the one with the tony.

Updated On: 7/28/04 at 10:13 PM

"Idina Menzel has a freak of a voice and couldn't act her way through Wicked. IT was difficult to watch. (And I somehow managed to see this pieced together musical twice). She won be default, not because she deserved it. Don't think any other way."

Well, now that you've said that, I suppose I can't be a fan of Idina's incredible work anymore. Of course, my opinion means nothing...because I know nothing. I'm glad you respect other people's opinions.

"Don't think any other way."

I'll think whatever I want, thanks.

you, my dear friend are the exact reason i try not to get involved in these arguments. believe whatever you want to believe. i never mentioned tonya, so i dont see what your comparison is supposed to accomplish (though, for the record i think she did much better than idina at the tonys) and there is a reason i used the term "in my opinion". you have now stated yours, thanks so very much.

I didn't think Tonya sounded that great on her Tony performance, but I would never say it's because she's a bad performer because she's inconsistent. Most performers would be nervous to perform then. But from what I'm reading, I'm sure she's a great performer if most people think she should have won. I just don't believe anyone should be judged by that one performance.

Oh my Lord. I can't believe we're still having this debate. And to think that last year, I thought the Bernadette-Marissa dilemma was bad. Idina won, and rightfully so in my opinion. The Tony's were almost 2 months ago. Let it go Tonya and Donna fans. Let it go.

Oh come on. Where else do we get to argue the finer points of "does Idina scream?" :)

Updated On: 7/28/04 at 11:22 PM

Of course it's not always a problem, some years people debate other topics...such as...why did Brian Stokes Mitchell lose out to Harvey Fierstein?

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