Way too early 2017 Tony predictions — Page 30

Robbie2 said: "Amelie along with A Bronx Tale & Charlie and the Chocolate Facfory... I predict no Tony nominations!"

I can see Borle getting nominated for Charlie rather than Falsettos, simply because it's the one running. I can also see his two performances splitting the vote and leaving him out altogether, allowing Corey Cott to easily make the cut. I feel like Amelie will get something minor- a design nom, or orchestrations.

Either way, if my money were on which show is most likely to have a complete snub, it would be A Bronx Tale. They may still get one somehow (Cordero? Choreography?). But there just seems to be no love for it in the industry - not hatred either, but a fair amount of snootiness and a whole lot of shrugging. My sense is that no one really was crazy about it enough to fight for any of its elements over shows they loved much more or at least found more ambitious and interesting, and the general sense will be "It's found its audience, it's doing fine, and in this jam-packed season for a so-so show that's reward enough." (The same thinking may apply to Anastasia as well, but I expect it to be nominated for a couple things as well- Score, Actress, or Featured Actress, etc.)

Why don't any of these people predicting the nominations know there are only 4 nominees for Best Play and Best Musical?

wonderfulwizard11 said: "I wonder how they decided on Henry for Leading. I thought he was very good but his role didn't seem any larger than the rest of the cast.



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I was surprised to see that too, but I think it makes sense – Leading Actor is a less competitive category this year, and I think that the fact that his character "frames" the play (ie, he does the speech at the top of each act) makes his part seem slightly larger than the rest of the cast. Plus, he and Dave Hearn gave the most memorable performances in my personal opinion, which elevates them in my mind, too.

I agree about Azizi and Aronov but it looks like Azizi won't be nominated, which is a damn shame. I said to a friend that they should've petitioned him leading too

One thing I'm not looking forward to is The Frank DiLella Show Starring Frank DiLella taking part in the NY1 Tony Awards coverage Tuesday morning. I love when it's just Pat and Roma covering the nominations, and Frank has just mentioned on his show (aka OnStage) that he'll be joining them on Tuesday morning.

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thealtoslament said: "Kind of surprised to see so many people suggesting there will be 5 this year.



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It makes sense considering this season is super crowded

I'm surprised by all the Anastasia love. It got mediocre reviews and I found it to be a poor adaption of the movie (which I love). I'm just surprised to see it on so many people's predictions for best musical and score. IMO, War Paint and Bandstand were superior musicals.

Choreography

Bandstand

ComeFromAway

Great Comet

Groundhog Day

Holiday Inn

uncageg said: "I have an odd feeling COME FROM AWAY will take it.

Take what? Best Musical? I do too and I really don't think it deserves it. Don't get me wrong, it's a great show, but it's still pretty sappy and fluffy IMO (especially considering the subject matter). I also think the score is pretty weak, also, but I think most people are blinded by the optimistic attitude, strong (though at times confusing) direction, and brilliant, energetic cast. I know that I'm in the minority here, but it is true.

Exactly what froote said.

The thing about Anastasia that so many people are overlooking is that it's the Aladdin of the season. It's the family friendly known title that is going to be pulling in the mid 20 to early 30 something crowd with children looking to introduce them to a property that they have a nostalgia for as well as the school groups that can't get tickets for Lion King or Aladdin. It's going to do VERY well on the road as well for the same reason. It's going to be a big money maker with touring and tourists in the long run no matter WHAT the reviews were on it. So many people are going to simply see the words "Based on the movie Anastasia" and they are sold at once. There are always are those on the committee thinking about the future a show has on the road. That's why I think that there is going to be 5 shows. 4 for the ones that they vote there on merit (my predictions are Come From Away, Evan Hansen, Great Comet, and Groundhog Day) and then Anastasia slips in close enough to activate the 5th slot rule.

icecreambenjamin said: "I'm surprised by all the Anastasia love. It got mediocre reviews and I found it to be a poor adaption of the movie (which I love). I'm just surprised to see it on so many people's predictions for best musical and score. IMO, War Paint and Bandstand were superior musicals.



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I can see the fifth slot going to either War Paint or Anastasia. I thought Bandstand was the definition of mediocre.