Tony nom rants — Page 5

Groff and Jackson getting nominated was all a pre-planned thing, I believe. Late last night Entertainment Weekly posted an article predicting the Tony noms that were to be announced in a mere 5 hours. They eerily predicted/hinted that to break the record, Hamilton would need to throw in two more noms for Best featured actor, and even mentioned Groff and Jackson. All politics. Sad.

Did not see Misery but heard she was the only reason to see it.


Thought Ashford was a lock. Not the only disappointment / snub.

Updated On: 5/3/16 at 12:11 PM

Annaleigh really should've been nominated. Too bad.

JVJ93 said: "Groff and Jackson getting nominated was all a pre-planned thing, I believe. Late last night Entertainment Weekly posted an article predicting the Tony noms that were to be announced in a mere 5 hours. They eerily predicted/hinted that to break the record, Hamilton would need to throw in two more noms for Best featured actor, and even mentioned Groff and Jackson. All politics. Sad.



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Most pundits all season have been predicting a three-way nomination with Diggs, Groff, and Jackson. Nothing new or eerie about that.

"No Bruce Willis or Al Pacino. "



Yes, apparently there is a new requirement this year. To be nominated for an acting award one is supposed to learn one's lines and actually act on stage.

I was waiting for the nominations for best teleprompter. Oh well, maybe next year.

"It's still mathematically impossible for them to beat The producers for wins, isn't it?"



What am I missing here? Isn't Hamilton nominated in 13 different categories? Even with no acting ties, isn't it possible for them to win 13 Tony awards -- one more than The Producers?

STUPID QUESTION -- Do the lead cast that are nominated for Tony Awards generally perform on the day of the Tonys in their matinee shows? Wondering whether to see WAITRESS on the 12th or the night before as I don't want to miss Jessie!

Johnsylva said: "STUPID QUESTION -- Do the lead cast that are nominated for Tony Awards generally perform on the day of the Tonys in their matinee shows? Wondering whether to see WAITRESS on the 12th or the night before as I don't want to miss Jessie!"

Yes they do.

ukmusicalfanatic said: "https://mobile.twitter.com/IAMJHUD/status/727502570223206400

Jennifer doesn't appear to be too surprised by the lack of nomination apparently.

(hope the link works I'm on my phone)"

Well that's a bitter tweet for someone still in the show to send out.

"My heart hurts for On Your Feet! I've been listening to the cast recording everyday, all day, since it came out."

Didn't the cast recording come out 3 days ago?

I'm surprised how many people think Jonathan Groff didn't deserve the nomination because he's not on stage as much as other actors. The nomination is for best performance, not "most time on stage". He owns the stage for those 9 minutes. It's a memorable role and a memorable performance. He makes better use of his limited stage time than actors who are onstage for most of the show. His nomination was more of a given than Chris Jackson- who is wonderful, but more of a solemn performance than the Tonys usually acknowledge.

If Hamilton wins only one acting award in the 4 categories, it should be Daveed Diggs, but Jonathan Groff was of course going to be nominated for a stand-out role like King George.

Updated On: 5/3/16 at 12:49 PM

Predictions...

Lange will win, Michelle SHOULD win.

http://www.goldderby.com/article/2016/tony-awards-nominations-2016-analysis-michael-musto-winners-hamilton-jessica-lange-snubs-audra-mcdonald-broadway-135790864/