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Tony nom rants
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/31/15
Tony nom rants#100
Posted: 5/3/16 at 11:57am
TweetyPie2 said: "It's not that good. It's just not. I don't think it will stand the test of time."
Nah it is that good. But continue to be bitter about a show getting its well deserved success if you wish.
Tony nom rants#101
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:02pm
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.
Tony nom rants#102
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:07pm
Bettyboy72 said: "Laurie Metcalf? Are you kidding me? Annaleigh deserved that spot.
IMO I think Laurie Metcalf's performance was amazing (the only thing i enjoyed about the production). However, I also feel that Annaleigh deserved a spot. Maybe over another actress who is touched by the "star treatment" Tony love.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Tony nom rants#103
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:11pm
Did not see Misery but heard she was the only reason to see it.
Thought Ashford was a lock. Not the only disappointment / snub.
Tony nom rants#104
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:11pm
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. "
They predicted that the biggest cultural phenomenon Broadway has seen in two decades would get as many nominations as possible? Including two of its most prominent and crowd-pleasing featured actors? Positively eerie.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Tony nom rants#106
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:14pm
I don't know if Annaleigh Ashford should win a second Tony for playing a dog....
Tony nom rants#107
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:15pm
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Tony nom rants#108
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:15pm
Nobody said she should win. We said she should be nominated. But thanks for your help?
Tony nom rants#109
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:15pm
"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.
Tony nom rants#110
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:17pm
mistermanifesto said: "I don't know if Annaleigh Ashford should win a second Tony for playing a dog...."
Thanks for that spit take :)
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Tony nom rants#111
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:17pm
I was waiting for the nominations for best teleprompter. Oh well, maybe next year.
Tony nom rants#112
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:36pm
Hellob said: "Not really a rant but it must be awkward for 3/4 actors of LDJ to be nominated (even though the 4th wasn't expected).
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LDJ? Thanks.
Tony nom rants#113
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:36pm
"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?
Tony nom rants#114
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:40pm
My only quibble is the book for Shuffle Along, which I think is the biggest problem with the show and prevents the uber-talented cast/creative team to really shine.
Otherwise, I keep thinking, should Cicely Tyson or Ben Walker or Jeff Daniels and others be nominated? Maybe, but I can't imagine who would be replaced. We are lucky to have such a wealth of talent at our doorstep.
...and no love for Josh Segarra's white shorts 
Chorus Member Joined: 7/7/15
Tony nom rants#115
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:43pm
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!
Tony nom rants#116
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:45pm
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)
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/31/15
Tony nom rants#117
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:46pm
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.
Tony nom rants#118
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:47pm
Jennifer Hudson's tweet says - "my presence was used for my celebrity , not my talent . I'm not surprised ."
I honestly can't even wrap my head around that.
Tony nom rants#119
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:47pm
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/31/15
Tony nom rants#120
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:48pm
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)"
Oh dear.
Tony nom rants#121
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:49pm
"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.
Wanting life but never knowing how
Tony nom rants#122
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:50pm
wolfwriter2 said "Otherwise, I keep thinking, should Cicely Tyson or Ben Walker or Jeff Daniels and others be nominated?"
Jeff Daniels was nominated!
DottieD'Luscia said, "LDJ? Thanks"
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Broadway Star Joined: 1/28/04
Tony nom rants#123
Posted: 5/3/16 at 12:51pm
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/
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
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