Way too early 2017 Tony predictions — Page 4

Daddy Warbucks said: "I think Dear Evan Hansen will suffer a bit from having been opened a few months and not as fresh and new in the Tony voters' minds. Reduced buzz. Hamilton did fine by the time the Tonys rolled around, but this isn't Hamilton. Therefore, if Great Comet can survive until the Tony's, I see it splitting the art vote from DEH, and watch for Anastasia to swing in as the last minute fresh and buzzing entry in late April with the out of town vote helping to boost it ahead of the split DEH and comet voters.

DEH, more so than Anastasia in my opinion, will benefit the most if Comet stumbles.



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EL OH EL! Beyond ridiculous. Its Broadway opening generates brand-new buzz which, when combined with very deep pockets (it has it) and aggressive press junkets (there will be), will easily carry it through to the spring.

Do we really think either Dear Evan Hansen or The Great Comet will struggle to get through the spring? Both come to Broadway after wildly acclaimed productions, and have strong material and what seems to be a really good cast. Comet is selling quite well by the sounds of it, and Hansen hasn't even started the big promos we can expect from Platt as a producer. There's also good Tony buzz for both shows.

Valentina3 said: "Do we really think either Dear Evan Hansen or The Great Comet will struggle to get through the spring? Both come to Broadway after wildly acclaimed productions, and have strong material and what seems to be a really good cast. Comet is selling quite well by the sounds of it, and Hansen hasn't even started the big promos we can expect from Platt as a producer. There's also good Tony buzz for both shows.



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Marc Platt is neither an investor nor producer of this musical.

What is everyone's way too early guess on Tony for Best Musical Revival? Cats / Hello Dolly / Miss Saigon / Falsettos?

I think Dolly unless they manage to screw it up.

We'll find out about Holiday Inn after the first round of Tony eligibility rulings, which I believe should be in mid-November.

Just to condense the options for what I believe consists of the upcoming season so far...

Best Musical
Anastasia
A Bronx Tale
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Come From Away
Dear Evan Hansen
Groundhog Day
In Transit
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
War Paint

Best Revival of a Musical
Cats
Falsettos
Hello, Dolly!
Miss Saigon

Undecided/Not Yet Announced
Holiday Inn (ruling: new or revival?)
Amélie (new)
Half Time (new)
The Bandstand (new)
SpongeBob: The Musical (new)
The Wiz (revival)
Singin' in the Rain (revival)
Whorehouse (revival)
Smokey Joe's Café (revival)

Updated On: 10/13/16 at 10:10 AM

Broadway Concierge: you forgot as potentials:

GROUNHOG DAY

GOTTA DANCE (or is that now called Halftime?)

So now that Groundhog Day is confirmed.... What predictions for this show? And how will it change previous predictions?

Now that War Paint is officially in... any thoughts changing? I think Best Actress is still going to be Bette's to lose, but the nominations for that category are going to be insane...

"I was thinking of Rachelle Ann Go for Gigi, but that's a tiny part, right????"



Very small, just one song. I think actress playing Ellen has some really good material to work with, as far as featured roles go. But with Sunset Boulevard coming in now.. *shuvers *

Valentina3 said: "But with Sunset Boulevard coming in now.. *shuvers *"

do you mean *shivers*? or maybe *shudders*?

I may have missed it, but I don't think anyone even mentioned Amelie as a potential nominee for Best New Musical. It's opening in the spring. And Phiippa Soo is in the starring role, and I wouldn't be shocked if she received a nomination either.

Amelie hasn't even had it's LA tryout yet, so we have yet to see how the initial reviews are and how well it sells at the Ahmanson.