Way Too Early 2019 Tony Predictions thread — Page 6

As of right now with what's confirmed for the season, Tootsie seems the favorite for Best Musical.

Angelica_loves_musicals said: "how’s the featured actor race is this year. I feel featured actress is pretty competitive."

Corbin Bleu, Michael Salazar, Brooks Ashmanskas or Chris Sieber, Beetlejuice & Ain't Too Proud might have a few? And if COMPANY and HADESTOWN move, "Jamie" and Patrick Page will be eligible.

CT2NYC said: "Catsbroadwayfan said: "I doubt be more chill will be around come tony time."

Be More Chillopens in March. It will be around for the Tonys."

Maybe CT2NYC was referring to the 2021 Tony’s. In which, I agree. Not sure if it’ll still be around for that one.

Catsbroadwayfan said: "CT2NYC said: "Catsbroadwayfan said: "I doubt be more chill will be around come tony time."

Be More Chillopens in March. It will be around for the Tonys."

American Pyscho and Tuck everlasting opened in April and still couldnt make it to the tonys."

A show's longevity is generally based on ticket sales. Be More Chill's sales are already strong. American Psycho's and Tuck Everlasting's were not.

SomethingPeculiar said: "Angelica_loves_musicals said: "how’s the featured actor race is this year. I feel featured actress is pretty competitive."

Corbin Bleu,Michael Salazar, Brooks Ashmanskas or Chris Sieber, Beetlejuice &Ain't Too Proud might have a few? And if COMPANY and HADESTOWN move, "Jamie" and Patrick Page will be eligible."

I think Patrick Page would be a lead along with Amber Gray. If Girl From The North Country comes in I think Todd Almond could get a nomination.

Stephen75 said: "JBroadway said: "I was just looking over the upcoming season, and it looks likethe Leading/Play categories are shaping up to be very interesting.

Glenda Jackson vs. Janet McTeer vs. Anette Bening, plus Celia Keenan-Bolger, Andrea Martin, and Kerry Washington.

And on the male side, we have a packed set of heavy-hitting contendersincluding Bryan Cranston, Jeff Daniels, Tracy Letts, Michael Urie, Paddy Considine, Nathan Lane, Paul Dano, and Ethan Hawke. And unfortunately poor Daniel Radcliffe will probably be left out for the 4th time,despite his charm and talent."

Don't forget Keri Russell/Adam Driver for Burn This. They may not have huge theatre followings but if it's a good production they could very much make it in. Joan Allen (whom I'm assuming, will be going featured for Waverly) won the Tony for Russell's part, so it's already a part of Tony history. And Russell has some fairly good industry goodwill from The Americans. Same for Driver, he seems to be very respected.

Im wondering if Bolger will be leading or featured. I could see where maybe she drops down to avoid some harsh competition. Same with Maslany maybe."



I should point out that Joan Allen won the award in a very bad season for female performances. Malkovich, who wasn't even nominated, was clearly the lead, but in a more competitive category. Also -- and I admit thatI loved his performance -- his performance was very controversial, since he made a conscious decision to play it over the top, so much so that Joan occasionally disappeared into the scenery. IT is also worth noting that the prior season she LOST the Tony for her wonderful performance in The Heidi Chronicles, which was not dated when it first appeared;so IMO the Burn This Tony was also a consolation prize.

singer234 said: "With the buzz Ain’t Too Proud is getting, I wouldn’t count on Tootsie as a lock."

Theres no chance in hell, Ain’t Too Proud will even be nominated

singer234 said: "It has been breaking box office records left and right and word of mouth has been crazy good, what are you guys talking about? Reviews were ok, they can easily change by Broadway. Laugh all you want, but Ain’t Too Proud is coming in strong."

in subscription houses.