JBroadway said: "I dont think we have to worry about Beth Leavel snagging a nomination. Its not a particularly crowded category, plus its a showy role, and shes beloved in the industry.
As others have said already, the leading play categories are going to very interesting. I think (and hope) that Jeremy Popes acclaimed performance will be enough to get him in, but it depends a lot on the next couple of months. Hes up against so many big stars in iconic roles, but I wonder if there are almost TOO MANY celebrities for their own good. At a certain point, I cant help but wonder if the big Tony-bait star performances will be hung to cancel each other out. We may very well see Pope get in, with heavy-hitters like Tracy Letts, Nathan Lane, John Lithgow, and Adam Driver left out. But that all depends on how their performances are actually received once they begin.
The crazy thing is, I think the performances weve already seen this season are more than enough to fill up the category with well-deserving nominees (Cranston, Daniels, Pope, Consadine, Hawke, Urie). Wouldnt it be great if there could be a Leading actor in a Spring Play as well as a Leading Actor in a Fall/Winter Play?"
This really is a strong season for plays. I admit I normally follow the musicals much more closely than the plays, is it usually this crowded? Or is this just such a special season in general for plays?
Also, Pope could get a supporting actor nom for Aint Too Proud, could be a way for them to honor his work this season. Of course with all the performances mentioned, I think we just have to see how they are all received. Should be a very interesting awards season! Im thankful because after last season, this is very refreshing.
