Posted: 3/30/16 at 1:33am
Could Danny be seeing this as his time…finally? Much like Kelli got hers last year?
Lots of competition last year, and lots this year.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 1:40am
I love Danny Burstein and his performance as Tevye. He holds a very, very dear place in my heart—but I maintain that this is Odom's award to lose. His Burr is nuanced, layered, brooding. His standalone performance in "Room Where It Happens" is revelatory (both artistically and thematically), let alone everything else he does in and for the show. Count me as one solidly in Odom camp.
Updated On: 3/30/16 at 01:40 AM
Posted: 3/30/16 at 3:47am
And I loved Hamilton, so I certainly won't be disappointed if any of them take the prize.
Like you, I thought that Burstein was super as Tevye too!
Much like last year, I can't wait for this year's Tonys.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 8:25am
Here are some reasons why I think Danny Burstein may have a chance of winning (aside from being overdue):
1. Lead Actor in a Musical could be one of those categories where Tony voters would like to vote for something other than Hamilton.
2. If Tony voters would like to find some way of acknowledging Fiddler on the Roof, Lead Actor in a Musical seems like a great place to do it.
3. He really has a more heartfelt role.
4. Unlike Leslie Odom Jr., Burstein is the central lead of his own show.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 9:31am
theatreguy12 said: "Could Danny be seeing this as his time…finally? Much like Kelli got hers last year?
Lots of competition last year, and lots this year.
"With a major opportunity to award an actor in an original role where he is obviously killing the role. You honestly think Danny will win the pitty TONY? And as Tevye? This will be a great year for people of Color at the TONYS as well. Say what you will, but the example for Hollywood will be set by the Tonys this year.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 9:32am
Jeffrey Karasarides said: "3. He really has a more heartfelt role."
Who cares? Why would this make him a winner? Burr is an immensely heartfelt character as well under all of his broodiness. Go listen to "Dear Theodosia."
Posted: 3/30/16 at 9:37am
^I still listed my other reasons.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 10:37am
Are we positive Leslie Odom Jr will be nominated as a lead and not supporting?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 10:40am
^He's been ruled as lead by the administration committee. Probably making the Lead Actor in a Musical race more competitive.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 10:41am
nickcarames said: "Are we positive Leslie Odom Jr will be nominated as a lead and not supporting? "
Yes, the committee already met & decided.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 10:51am
so now we're all hoping for a three way tie in Best Lead Actress in a Musical with Erivo, Mueller & Benanti??
Posted: 3/30/16 at 10:57am
I may have asked this before, but can Jessie Mueller really pull a Donna Murphy by winning two Lead Actress in a Musical Tonys within two years?
Posted: 3/30/16 at 11:00am
I don't know really. I was just positing the question as to what his chances might be being a multiple nominee but not having won yet.
True that he is up against some stiff competition, and in original roles no less. So maybe it doesn't happen for him.
Broadwaystar2 said: "theatreguy12 said: "Could Danny be seeing this as his time…finally? Much like Kelli got hers last year?
Lots of competition last year, and lots this year.
"With a major opportunity to award an actor in an original role where he is obviously killing the role. You honestly think Danny will win the pitty TONY? And as Tevye? This will be a great year for people of Color at the TONYS as well. Say what you will, but the example for Hollywood will be set by the Tonys this year.
"
Posted: 3/30/16 at 11:19am
I would be surprised if Mueller won twice in so short at a time. Especially in a season with so many other strong female performances in her category. Anything is possible, but I still think Ervin will ultimately prevail there.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 12:46pm
ACL2006 said: "so now we're all hoping for a three way tie in Best Lead Actress in a Musical with Erivo, Mueller & Benanti??"
Speak for yourself. Cynthia will win.
Posted: 3/30/16 at 12:51pm
ACL2006 said: "so now we're all hoping for a three way tie in Best Lead Actress in a Musical with Erivo, Mueller & Benanti??"
I've seen all three. Erivo moved me incredibly but so did Mueller. I'm pulling for Jessie a little bit more though. Should they all be nominated, it be interesting to see the "campaigns" that are put together for each. Purple opened a while back and Waitress is currently riding a very early wave of excitement.
Posted: 4/5/16 at 3:03pm
I'd love to hear what any actual Tony voters are leaning towards. Anybody heard any rumblings from friends in the industry who'll be voting? What a terrific year for Broadway!
Posted: 4/13/16 at 5:31pm
Anybody have any thoughts on Supporting Actor? I thought Christopher Fitzgerald was terrific in Waitress, as were most of the guys in Hamilton.
Posted: 4/13/16 at 5:43pm
At this early stage I think Featured Actor in a musical is Daveed Diggs' to lose. And then we will have to see how many other Hamilton men can score nominations. Id say Christopher Jackson gets in and maybe Jonathan Groff. If Billy Porter is deemed featured for Shuffle Along, he has a killer act one finale that could get him in.
Then the remaining two slots will have these guys fighting it out: Gavin Creel, Nick Cordero, Joshua Henry, Christopher Fitzgerald, Daniel N. Durant, Andy Mientus, Terrence Mann.
Posted: 4/13/16 at 5:46pm
MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "At this early stage I think Featured Actor in a musical is Daveed Diggs' to lose. And then we will have to see how many other Hamilton men can score nominations. Id say Christopher Jackson gets in and maybe Jonathan Groff. If Billy Porter is deemed featured for Shuffle Along, he has a killer act one finale that could get him in.
Then the remaining two slots will have these guys fighting it out: Gavin Creel, Nick Cordero, Joshua Henry, Christopher Fitzgerald, Daniel N. Durant, Andy Mientus, Terrence Mann."
That's an interesting opinion! While I thought Daveed was great, I thought Christopher Jackson's performance was a little stronger. I think it's safe to say that at least those 2 will be nominated (and probably Groff too!)
Posted: 4/13/16 at 6:02pm
Jackson is wonderful in HAMILTON, his rendition of "One Last Time" is one of the highlights of the show. Groff is also a scene-stealer and I suspect he will get in as well. But Daveed Diggs' has the audience eating at the palms of his hand every time he is on stage. I think all of the HAMILTON featured actors are deserving but Diggs gets to display the type of electrifying showmanship that Tony voters tend to reward in this category. "What Did I Miss?" is a showstopper if there ever was one and Diggs makes the role his own in such a way that it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. And that's the stuff award winning performances are made of.
Posted: 4/13/16 at 6:02pm
My predictions for Featured Actor include Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Groff, and then a three-way fight for the final two slots between Gavin Creel, Billy Porter, and Christopher Fitzgerald. Although the award will absolutely go to a Hamilton man.
Posted: 4/13/16 at 6:06pm
ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "Jackson is wonderful in HAMILTON, his rendition of "One Last Time" is one of the highlights of the show. Groff is also a scene-stealer and I suspect he will get in as well. But Daveed Diggs' has the audience eating at the palms of his hand every time he is on stage. I think all of the HAMILTON featured actors are deserving but Diggs gets to display the type of electrifying showmanship that Tony voters tend to reward in this category. "What Did I Miss?" is a showstopper if there ever was one and Diggs makes the role his own in such a way that it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. And that's the stuff award winning performances are made of. "
Ah I see what you're saying. Yeah I agree his was a little more memorable and flashy, but I still stand by my opinion that Jackson's was a bit more powerful in my book. I think all 3 will get nominations and agree with Concierge that the 3 additional guys will fight for the last 2 spots! This race isn't AS exciting as some of the other categories, but it will be interesting to watch who gets the final 5 noms!
Posted: 4/13/16 at 6:10pm
I don't think Groff will get in just because he isn't in the show anymore, and some Tony voters probably still have yet to see it. I'd like the nominees to be Diggs, Jackson, Fitzgerald, Porter, and Creel, but I loved Groff's performance and would love to be proven wrong!
Posted: 4/13/16 at 6:12pm
pupscotch said: "I don't think Groff will get in just because he isn't in the show anymore, and some Tony voters probably still have yet to see it. I'd like the nominees to be Diggs, Jackson, Fitzgerald, Porter, and Creel, but I loved Groff's performance and would love to be proven wrong!"
All of the Tony voters have definitely seen Hamilton by now.
