Tony NOMINATION reactions? — Page 7

So what shows were completely snubbed?

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Nothing for Maureen McGovern? Very disturbing.

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I think I'm going to cry. Good Vibrations got no nominations, meaning there's no chance at a cast recording

The Borle omission was simply wrong. He truly delivers the best male performance in the show both in acting and singing followed quickly by Azaria's fearless antics. Had Azaria been categorized as Featured, then he probably could have snagged a win, but he hasn't a chance against Butz. Personally, I considered Curry to be the only lead in the show, but I know this is really just a game for the Tony committee and the producers and the categories have little meaning (Like, Andrea McArdle played a FEATURE role in Annie. The f*cking musical is NAMED AFTER HER CHARACTER!). Anyhoo... Am I the only one who thinks Spamalot has a shot at orchestrations? I think the orchestrations are wonderful for Piazza, but Hochman's (3 previous Tony noms) Spamalot orchestration does have that full lush traditional Broadway sound that voters are so fond of and then there's Harold Wheeler with Scoundrels, with six previous nominations. Piazza probably has it, but I would not be too surprised to see it go to Spamalot or Scoundrels.

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Folks,

I enjoyed Little Women more than most around here, but I think it got the nomination it deserved.

As far as set design, sitting inthe third row, it was uncomfrtable spacially and I didn't like the scaffolding in the play within a play sequence.

Maureen was competent but not spectacular. Sometimes you are handcuffed by a dull part and clearly the book for Little Women favored the daughters.

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*gives Emcee a little hug*

You know it's not going to end his career, right, hun? And don't forget, he's been nominated before. Someday, a better part will come along for him. I think, in the meantime, Raul is probably sobbing all the way into his paycheck.

Elphaba, singing apparently isn't a prerequisite for a musical nomination. John Lithgow also cannot sing and not only was he nominated, he won in this category for Sweet Smell of Success. Same thing with Lauren Bacall, Gwen Verdon, Harvey Fierstein, Carol Channing and others I am sure.

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Exaclty Bwaysinger...
I too wish Raul had been nominated, but I'm sure he's comforted by the fact that he's playing the leading role in a current big-money making show. I have no doubt that his time will come.

*Still upset over the Magnolias snub...and their numbers aren't nearly as good as Chittys.*

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I think most of the acting noms were well-deserved. It's actually just really telling that, for the first time in a few years, there were a WEALTH of really worthy choices for nearly every category. Again, the only weak category, I feel, was Best Actress in a Musical. And it's only weak because there were only 7 or 8 valid nominees. There are a few worthy winners in all categories, though.

Do you think that Spamelot will pull something like the Producers did (nothing close to it but like winning the majority) or will the better canidate DRS win what it deserves?

My Predictions (But I hope that some are wrong)
Musical:Spam (DRS should win)
Score: Spam (DRS should win)
Book: Spam (DRS should win)
Chor: DRS (Over La Cage but either way Jerry Mitchell gets the Tony)
Direction: Spam (this one they do deserve)
Lead Actor: Norbert Leo Butz
Lead Actress: Sutton Foster
Featured Actor: Marc Kudisch (I pray)
Featured Actress: Sara RAmierz

Dont get me wrong, I loved spamelot but I think DRS was way better.

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I personally don't think there will be a repeat of "The Producers" for a while. That year, there were obvious better nominees in many categories, and since then, "The Producers" has proven itself to be mediocre-to good without Lane and Broderick rather than "THE BEST MUSICAL EVER!" :-/ I'm still mad about that year.

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I REALLY hope Spam doesn't take best new musical. I would love to see it go to Piazza or DRS.

I'm sad Christian wasn't nominated, and I'm completely and utterly heart broken to see Raul was not.

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