Way Too Early 2019 Tony Predictions thread

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 1:39pm

I think the big winners will be Hadestown, Samantha Barks, and Santino Fontana.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 1:50pm

lol

[LesWickedly]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 1:52pm

The competition would have to be very weak for Samantha to even get a nomination. Seems like it very well may be. I doubt the show will make it to the spring l, so they’ll be forgotten come awards time.

[Jessetenny]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 1:58pm

LesWickedly said: "The competition would have to be very weak for Samantha to even get a nomination. Seems like it very well may be. I doubt the show will make it to the spring l, so they’ll be forgotten come awards time."

Have you seen Pretty Woman? The show may be overall weak but Samantha was SENSATIONAL and multiple reviews, and members of this board have said so. Samantha WILL get a nomination, and I wouldn't be surprised if she won.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 2:00pm

We're so ridiculous. I love it.

I'm going to take an absolutely blind shot in the dark and say that Kelli O'Hara might be a strong contender for lead actress in a musical.

I do wonder how The Boys in the Band will be remembered since it will be long closed by Tony time.

[Jessetenny]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 2:07pm

I think that Kelli O'Hara is going to get nominated on her name alone, but I think that Samantha will have stiff competition from Stephanie J Block specifically, and if Dreamgirls comes in Amber Riley will surely be nominated. I see The Cher Show at the end of June and I can't wait to report back on that one.

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 2:22pm

i think next year will be much a much more robust group of shows and agree sj block and kelli ohara are safe bets for best actress nominations. loved samantha barks in 25 th anniv les miz and found her to be very flat in amelie. love the movie pretty woman and hoping she does better in this role.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 2:23pm

Barks isn't winning. I'd be surprised if she even got nominated. She was boring out of town. Another pretty, bland, pop belt, ingenue. No thanks.

[MrPeach]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 4:36pm

I’ll try to post all the categories a show will be eligible for once they’ve started.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND
Booth Theatre
First Preview: April 30, 2018
[Scheduled] Opening Date: May 31, 2018
[Scheduled] Closing Date: August 11, 2018
- Revival of a Play [Produced by David Stone, Scott Rudin, Patrick Catullo, Aaron Glick, and Ryan Murphy]
- Direction of a Play: Joe Mantello
- Lead Actor in a Play: Jim Parsons [as Michael]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Matt Bomer [as Donald]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Charlie Carver [as Cowboy]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Robin De Jesus [as Emory]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Brian Hutchison [as Alan]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Zachary Quinto [as Harold]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Andrew Rannells [as Larry]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Michael Benjamin Washington [as Bernard]
- Feat Actor in a Play: Tuc Watkins [as Hank]
- Costume Design of a Play: David Zinn
- Lighting Design of a Play: Hugh Vanstone
- Scenic Design of a Play: David Zinn
- Sound Design of a Play: Leon Rothenberg

Updated On: 5/20/18 at 04:36 PM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 4:46pm

God, I hope Tootsie transfers in the spring. I'm dying to see Santino in that role.

I think this will be a Moulin Rouge vs. Hadestown season, in terms of musicals.

For plays, I think The Ferryman will take a lot, though I'm curious how strong a competitor Mockingbird will be.

[Jessetenny]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 4:47pm

I feel like Mockingbird is going to be incredible, that cast, The Shubert, Rudin will certainly be making sure it is the best it can be.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 4:52pm

Moulin Rogue? Aaron Tviet and Karen Olive for Leading Actor/Actress? I’d love to see Aaron finally get his nom!

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 4:53pm

I'm excited about Mockingbird, but I'm also scared to get super excited for another Rudin thing this far ahead of time after seeing what happened with Carousel. Although, I trust it with Bart at the helm.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 4:54pm

Friendly reminder that a list of shows that have actually announced is available here.

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 5:05pm

BroadwayConcierge said: "Friendly reminder thata list of shows that have actually announced is available here."

That looks way worse than this years.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 5:09pm

Impossible2 said: "That looks way worse than this years."

Yes, indeed. I think everybody is waiting eagerly for the Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown, and Tootsie transfer announcements for the season to get exciting. We're also in dire need of some more musical revivals!

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 5:56pm

Wonder if Sondheim's new musical will sweep in and save the day. Also, William Finn's The Royal of Broadway will be opening at Barrington. If it does well, I wonder if it'll make it to this season.

I see Hadestown dominating next season however, I hope they transfer.

[Impossible2]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 6:00pm

GeorgeandDot said: "Wonder if Sondheim's new musical will sweep in and save the day. Also, William Finn's The Royal of Broadway will be opening at Barrington. If it does well, I wonder if it'll make it to this season.

I see Hadestown dominating next season however, I hope they transfer."

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/hadestown

It is definitely transferring.

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 6:23pm

^Yeah I meant "I hope they transfer for this season."

[ethan231h]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 6:48pm

We also are expecting beetlejuice i believe!!

[WeTheNorth]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 8:12pm

Any news if Girl From the North Country is going to transfer? I know it is playing in Toronto from Feb to Mar. If it opens in time (like late April), I think it could be a contender for Best Musical.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 8:26pm

I wonder if we should also expect Dave to transfer next season?

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 10:52pm

"And the American Theatre Wing's Tony Award for Leading Actor in a Musical goes to...Patrick Page, HADESTOWN."

You heard it here first, folks!

[GeorgeandDot]

Posted: 5/20/18 at 11:12pm

If Hadestown transfers next season I think we may see Patrick Page and Amber Gray taking home Tonys.

[adrian55]

Posted: 8/8/18 at 1:46pm

How do you guys think the Head Over Heels cast will be categorized in the acting categories? Is it possible they will all be considered featured?