Watching the Drama Desk Awards- Page 10

[thiisismegan]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:46pm

that sucked....billy won everything it was nominated for suprise!! I might as well not watch the tonys.

[thiisismegan]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:46pm

Updated On: 5/17/09 at 10:46 PM

[jagfkb]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:46pm

I'm happy for all of the Shrek and Norman Conquest love, not to mention Billy's outstanding steak of awards. Congrats to all, now good night!

[pattilupuppy]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:47pm

great awards.... all expected

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:49pm

Congrats to SHREK on it's 3 deserved wins!

[ElizabethAngela]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:51pm

I've been watching it, and I saw Angela! She looked absolutely lovely, walking across that stage, accepting her award. To be honest, I didn't expect her to win, and I didn't think she'd even be there, because so many of the others hadn't shown. I was so thrilled to see her - my sole reason for watching, just hoping I might catch a glimpse of her, and catch a glimpse of her I did! What a beautiful lady, and what a sweet speech she gave. I'm so glad I got to see her. Now if I can just see her in that show on Broadway!

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:53pm

Hooray for Billy Elliot! I'd love to see a similar streak at the Tonys!

~Steven

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:53pm

Did Ripley win last year for NEXT?

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 10:55pm

No, Patti did.

[Mamie]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 11:03pm

I'm delighted with the awards - especially Greg Jbara's. Haydn is absolutely right - he IS insanely cuddly! He's also incredibly nice and a fabulous actor - particularly in this part.

[bundy5000]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 11:07pm

I am so excited for Allison Janey. She may not have the best singing voice, But her acting was spot on!

[TheatreFreak05]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 11:09pm

I loved Allison's speech :)

[karma3]

Posted: 5/17/09 at 11:31pm

Jbara gives one hope for the soul of our beloved theatre, must we all be arch and cutting, fluttering hands and two snaps at the end of all discourse? NO, we must breathe and embrace our souls and hearts, BRAVO to Mr. Jbara, a gem, a gift and a true man of the stage.

[Popular]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 12:26am

Sooooo happy for Allison!!!

Loved Liza!
Loved Jane!
Loved Angela!
The twitter messages from some of the 9 to 5 bunch were fun as well.

Oh, and THANK YOU Cheyenne for spicing it up in the beginning!:)

...but the real question of the night is, who has actually sent Greg an email?? LOL

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 12:28am

I think I'm most happy about Brian d'Arcy James's win.

[Popular]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 12:35am

Oh yes! I was really happy for Brian too =)
Don't know how I forgot him. We had an earthquake here a little while ago so perhaps my mind isn't 100%

[Mamie]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 8:45am

"...but the real question of the night is, who has actually sent Greg an email?? LOL"

I did. I couldn't wait to let him know how delighted I was for him.

I've gotten to know him well enough over the last few years to know how genuine his request is. He really is grateful to every individual who ever applauded his work on the stage and showed their appreciation for what he does there. He is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met and definitely the nicest I've ever met from the theatrical world.

[Malcolm in a Muddle]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 10:07am

I was thrilled for Angela Lansbury, but besides that I was bored out of my mind. Glad they cut the musical numbers, but geez, hardly anyone showed up to collect their awards.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 10:14am

Aah I had no idea that was yesterday! Hopefully, they'll broadcast it on channel 25...

[jv92]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 3:41pm

Despite these awards, I still don't think Billy Elliot will make a clean sweep come Tony night, but it's a lock for Musical and several other prizes. I'm thrilled for Angela and Sondheim and Greg Jbara though. Not so thrilled with the keyboardist.

[jv92]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 3:41pm

Despite these awards, I still don't think Billy Elliot will make a clean sweep come Tony night, but it's a lock for Musical and several other prizes. I'm thrilled for Angela and Sondheim and Greg Jbara though. Not so thrilled with the keyboardist.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 4:43pm

I do think we'll see a similar sweep at the Tonys. It has the momentum to win at least 8 Tonys and the potential to tie The Producers' 12. Can it win 13? I don't know... The only category I see as an uphill climb is Costume Design.

~Steven

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 6:16pm

Alison Janney over Alice Ripley

You have to be kidding. I enjoyed 9 to 5 & Janney was good but nowhere near Ripley.

[roseaddams]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 6:27pm

Dude. Are you serious, Roxy?

Alice Ripley wasn't nominated. She was nominated last year for the off-Broadway run. (She lost to Patti LuPone.) Much like Christine Ebersole wasn't nominated for the Drama Desk a second time when Grey Gardens went to Broadway.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 6:35pm

I will stand corrected as I thought she was nominated.The egg on my face is dripping into my shoes at this point.

Hers is the better performance however. Mea Culpa,Mea Culpa , Meas Maxima Culpa