What will be the biggest Tony Surprise? — Page 4

I don't want her to lose at all. I will be pretty mad if she doesn't win. I was just telling him WHY she COULD lose.

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charlotte winnning the tony =D
acl winning the tony =D

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I really don't think Pierce would win at all. I think Raul is going to win without a doubt.

Could you imagine if Laura Bell Bundy won? I know it won't happen. Hell, she knows it won't happen. But...oh no. I can't even think of it.

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Pierce over Esparza. Actually, I'm sure even if this does happen, there will be a bigger surprise; I just can't pick it. (Not that I necessarily want that...so many great performances, i don't know what I want! ahh!)

Though I could see Boyd taking it over Frank, good call.

And for the record, I think there are quite a few locks-- Utopia for lighting, costumes, and set, Mary Poppins for set...

In terms of the awards CBS actually shows (ulgh), I really can't imagine ANY show taking revival over Journey's End--I think JE is a lock for best play revival.

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"I dont think Wilson is exactly a lock. I can see Karen Ziemba taking Supporting Actress from her, quite possibly."

They are both giving great performances, but Wilson's is much showier, and she's quite a bit older than Ziemba and doesn't yet have a Tony. Ziemba does. It's pretty unlikely Wilson will lose it. The lead actress category is more tricky because there are three highly acclaimed performances this year. Any one of them could take it, or, as was mentioned in another thread, they could split the votes and Monk could walk away with it.

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To me, a surprise would be something that's completely unexpected -- so with the leading men, I certainly wouldn't call Hyde Pierce winning a surprise. A bit of an upset? Perhaps. But not a surprise, as it is certainly within the predictable realm of possibility. Surprising (and disturbing) would be say, Groff winning.

(That award had better be Raul's.)

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I smell me some Audra taking the trophy!

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As has been said in numerous other threads by a few of us, the "upset" to *some* would be Orfeh taking home Featured. Sorry Rath but if that statue goes to anyone other than Wilson (and it's always a possibility), it's going to Orfeh, not Ziemba. I know this will put about 5 posters in to a tailspin but it could, (as could all the other possible upsets) happen. Personally (and again, I'm being repetitive), I'd love to see Audra and Orfeh take the Tony home instead of the GG ladies and I'm far from being alone with my sentiment.

Patrick Pacheco(sp) said it very plainly on Theater Talk when asked if he thought Orfeh could win, I'm quoting loosly but it was something to the effect of, "sure she could, she's nominated" which applies to everyone. If they're nominated, it's anyones game and unless you're all going to hover over the 700plus voters heads while they're checking boxes, none of us have any control.

Oooh, chastised by the amazingly talented Rath, I feel so uber special right now. Rath, please don't you have a BWW hiatus coming up soon? Or are you going to drive all the good ones away again before you go? And if you insist upon spreading any more of your "wisdom" and corrections on me, do it via pm, unless of course you need an audience, which I suspect you do.

Where are Reth and mamamiasammy2 when you need them?

Rath, you're so predictable.

Folks, this has turned into who we WANT rather than who we think really WILL win. (And it's turned rather nasty and sniping.) I doubt Audra will win solely to 'make history' as someone put it. (Still say her best case scenario is a tie. The reviews Christine received were incredible and she's gotten every other award practically. Sure, I have my biases. But, I also read reviews and follow theater carefully. This is not an unrealistic prediction, nor am I trying to snipe or wish Audra ill.)

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