Tony Question

[Kgshrauder]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 10:48am

Is there anywhere that tells the runners-up in the Tony Categories, or are the Tony Voters usually unanimous in their decisions?


EDIT!!

I realized after I posted this that all of the one's who didn't win are runner's up. My question actually should have been is there anywhere that it tells the percentage of votes for the various categories?

Updated On: 10/18/06 at 10:48 AM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 10:50am

They're not unanimous, but they're also not published.

[Kgshrauder]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 10:51am

Alright. Thanks!

[Hank]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 10:58am

They're not published, understood, but I also can't help being curious about how close they came.
Guess they'll allways keep us guessing.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 11:05am

Some recent upsets and debacles would have to be pretty close.

I can't possibly imagine that LaChanze beat Patti LuPone by a landslide. It's just not logical. No way.

And I also can't imagine that Tonya Pinkins, Donna Murphy, or Kristin Chenoweth came in much under Idina anyway.

They really need to come up with a new voting system for the Tony's. It's quite absurd.

[jv92]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 8:24pm

I seriously think all out of town producers shouldn't vote. The only things they vote for are for things they know will make money. I don't know exactly who the New York voters on, but I doubt many of them voted for LaChanze.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 8:30pm

I just wish that the committee would CARE enough to make sure each voter DOES see each show.

In addition, I think voters should see each show in the category/categories they vote for TWICE.

[Julian2]

Posted: 10/18/06 at 9:48pm

In my opinion, I think the categories themselves need a little re-tooling. For instace, since the Best Musical award goes to the producers, it makes sense for it to go to Spamalot. But in my opinion, the show awarded the title of "Best Musical" should be what is considered the best piece of art for the season, i.e. The Light in the Piazza. In order though, for this to work, they should have a Best Production of a Musical award that goes to the producers [which revivals would be eligible for], seperate from Best New Musical of the Year. The Laurence Olivier Awards have it set up this way, and I think its a great way to work things. Its a way to reward the intricate pieces like Caroline or Piazza, while still giving producers a "Best" to put on the marquee.
This is just one idea I have, but I think that this could go a long way in improving the quality of the awards, in addition to those already mentioned here.
I also wish there was some way to put a tighter hold on bribes, and buying votes, but I don't know what it would be.

Updated On: 10/18/06 at 09:48 PM