Way to early 2018 Tony Awards predictions! — Page 7

BroadwayConcierge said: "Also, are there really only 5 eligible lead actors this year? (Hadden-Paton, Henry, Nolan, Shalhoub, Slater?)

My jaw will literally drop if Paul Alexander Nolan gets aTony nominationforMargaritaville."

Since there's only 5, only 4 will be nominated. Unless Hadden-Paton's performance is dreadful, I would expect Nolan to be the one to miss out.

I meant the girl that plays Elsa ! That is not Patti ? It was a mistake. I said it because Tonys have a history of choosing flashy over 'real acting'

Yes it does !!1 Kinky Boots over Matilda, Billy over the much better Bertie Carvel. Spamalot over light in the Piazza. Sara over Kelli.

Updated On: 3/5/18 at 07:04 PM

Having seen both Parker and Garfield, there's NO WAY that someone can convincing me that Parker was better than Garfield.

Lane missed out a nom today at the Olivier Awards, he'll probably be nominated at the Tonys, but I think Garfield will win this award. And the Olivier too. First person to do it so at the same year, right?

I think Mean Girls can win book and the cast can get 2/3 noms, it will be the closiest to a competition that Band's Visit will have this year.

KnewItWhenIWasInFron said: "Even sight unseen, it's very difficult to imagine anyone other than Glenda Jackson ("Three Tall Women" winning this."

Condola Rashad poses the only potential competition for Jackson, in my opinion. We'll have to see how Saint Joan is in a few weeks!

funhamilton_rent, it’s a bit ignorant to think just because you didn’t like something, it’s not going to get Tony Awards. The Band’s Visit is a beautiful and subtle musical that isn’t for everyone. In a recent interview on Theater People, the actors talked about how the book writer didn’t want the show to feel important (as that term is used for shows trying to make an impact or change the scope). There’s no overall message in my opinion, it’s just a beautiful story told wonderfully through its book, score and performances. The show is one of the best reviewed of the decade, it has no competition, it will be winning Best Musical and Best Socre, along with some other awards I’m sure. Just remember, a show doesn’t have to be “important” or “revolutionary” to be good.

Updated On: 3/20/18 at 07:20 PM

GeorgeandDot said: "Hey, actually there's been another thread that has been active for months now that we should probably move this conversation over to. We talk at great length about how Once on this Island deserves lots of Tony love over there."

What is the name of the other thread?

Unfortunately they did not give the Olivier to Andrew Garfield for Angels in America. And Andrew deserved it. Many who saw all the nominees for best actor, or at least have seen Andrew and the actor who has won in that category, and all agree that Andrew's performance was superior.

A real shame.

Andrew won the Evening Standard award for best actor, for his performance in Angels in America

Updated On: 4/23/18 at 03:48 PM