Voting for Bway.com's STAR OF THE YEAR — Page 3

Yeah, I voted for Cherry Jones because she was phenomenal in a show that could've been stereotyped. Hell even her character could've been a stereotype yet she made it human. And plus she was the exact opposite of the character off stage. I will never forget meeting her. Such a genuinely awesome person (invited everyone outside inside the backstage enterance of The kerr)
But, still with everyone of the people Cherry Jones without a doubt. (yeah the "doubt" part was an accident but oh well)

Norbert!

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Christina Applegate--- but where's Cheyenne Jackson for his incredible work in All Shook Up?!

John Lloyd Young got my vote hands down

A complete unknown in his Broadway debut who carries the highly praised jersey Boys on his Frankie Valli-like shoulders in one of the most difficult roles in a musical in recent seasons.

Will he win - No

Does he desire to be nominated - ABSOLUTELY

A STAR IS BORN; How wonderful for Broadway!!!!!

All the others nominated are certainly deserving and wonderfully talented performers.

Adam acrually DD is correct!

Virtually every single reviewer of Jersey Boys annointed John Lloyd Young as a bona fide STAR!.

Even the main King-maker, Ben Brantly of the NY Times, agrees and expects a Tony nomination for John Lloyd Young.

Ironically he is just one of many potential STAR turns in the very talented Jersey Boys cast of new-comers.

No question. Chita hands down. You think Christina will still be strutting her stuff 50 years from now? Will anyone remember Norbert's talent 50 years from now the way they do Chita's? John Lloyd Young-who? Harvey? Big deal. Star of the year just because he's a gay actor playing a very straight role? Lupone, Jones and Turner are the only ones who come close to Chita's legendary star power. Still, they pale in comparison.

I disagree that John Lloyd Young is a star. A rising star, yes, but he's not a star yet. He got a solid review from the Time, and will get a Tony nomination. That still doesn't make him a star. Do I need to name the list of actors who've received Tony nominations that aren't stars? I'm not trying to take anything away from his work in Jerey Boys, but he's not by any means a star. His name isn't selling tickets, and he's unknown to 99.9999999999% of the world.

Someone asked if we'd be talking about Norbert's performance in 50 years. I'd say it's extremely possible. We don't have a crystal ball to gaze into the future, but this was one of those exceptional performances that will be remembered for a long time.

Of course, I voted for Patti.

Had it not been for her, I would've voted for Christina. In my opinion, Sweet Charity certainly wasn't a spectacular show. But it is apparent that Christina tries very hard. Her improvement alone speaks volumes for her determination. Surely she's gotten wind of people knocking her performance, but she still has the courage to get on that stage show after show.

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