What exactly qualifies as a Broadway "season?"

[FlowerChild67]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 3:55am

So, this is probably a dumb question, but it's something I've always been unclear about- when someone says the "2015-2016 season" does that include JUST shows that opened this season, or does it encompass every show running on Broadway this season? 

[c0113g3b0y]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 4:32am

shows that opened after the current year's Tony Awards and before the cut off date for the next Tony nominations compromise a Broadway season, if I'm not mistaken.

Currently running shows (> 1 year old) of course still make up the season, but they can't get nominated for anything, obviously.

Updated On: 10/27/15 at 04:32 AM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 6:00am

When people discuss "the season" they are referring to only the new shows opening. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 6:25am

Was an act of God apart of last season or this season? Because it opened after the tony nomination cut off date, but before the Tonys. So can it still be nominated for this seasons tony awards?

[rebeccmam31]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 6:45am

c0113g3b0y said: "shows that opened after the current year's Tony Awards and before the cut off date for the next Tony nominations compromise a Broadway season, if I'm not mistaken.Currently running shows (> 1 year old) of course still make up the season, but they can't get nominated for anything, obviously."

 

To continue the "should know this but don't" questions, when *is* the cut off date for Tony nominations?

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 7:13am

I believe Playbill defines a season as June 1st - May 31st. 

Updated On: 10/27/15 at 07:13 AM

[WhizzerMarvin]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 8:01am

An Act of God will be eligible for Tony nominations for this coming award season.

Here's a link to the 2015-16 season on ibdb:

 http://www.ibdb.com/Season/View/1285

[c0113g3b0y]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 9:18am

WhizzerMarvin said: "An Act of God will be eligible for Tony nominations for this coming award season.

 

Here's a link to the 2015-16 season on ibdb:

 

 http://www.ibdb.com/Season/View/1285

 

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I wonder if the Tony voters will remember an Act of God.. I remember a poster saying the Tonys are a pretty "out of sight, out of mind" awards.

[ChiTheaterFan]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 9:53am

I don't see act of God getting Tony nominations. Aside from the timing, I actually enjoyed it tremendously but it seemed more like stand-up comedy than a play. Just like Fish in the Dark (which again I really enjoyed) was basically a prolonged Seinfeld episode didn't get any nominations.  I loved them both it didn't surprise me that FITD wasn't nominated and I won't be surprised if Act of God doesn't either.  I'm no Tony expert though so what do I know?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/27/15 at 10:31am

You don't put up a limited run play in the May-July time span and expect any Tony recognition.  Not their intent at all.