Who do you want to win Best Musical?- Page 2

[StageFan2]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 8:58pm

Curtains or Grey Gardens, either would be wonderful in my eyes.

[usmma2010]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:00pm

i really like SA to win, since im always into something new
I think curtains will win, since though SA and GG are announcing tours, curtains could tour the best,

but this year it is truly up in the air

[FutureAladdinOnB'Way]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:02pm

Mary Poppins also announced a tour and out of the 4, I think that would tour best..

Agreed though that it's truly up in the air this year...
Updated On: 5/16/07 at 09:02 PM

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:05pm

Wouldn't Poppins be considerably hard to tour because of the set?

[FutureAladdinOnB'Way]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:06pm

That's what I thought, but apparently they have things planned out for it so we'll see how that goes

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:21pm

Want: Grey Gardens
Will: Mary Poppins

[BDavis0092]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:53pm

Want: Spring Awakening

Will: Hopefully Spring Awakening too.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 9:57pm

"Spring Awakening(basically because it's the only one of the shows nominated that I saw)"

That was accurate.



I want Spring Awakening to win. The (new)best show of the year IMO.

[pants2]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:19pm

want- spring awakening

will-spring awakening

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:26pm

Want: Curtains
Will: Spring Awakening

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:31pm

I want Spring Awakening to win, and I think it will, but I wouldn't be completely surprised or upset if any of the other three takes it. I think it's Spring Awakening's to lose, though. I know there are lots who will disagree with me (viciously, I might add), but I think Spring Awakening is innovative and engaging. Very deserving of the top prize.

~Steven

[Fenchurch]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:38pm

Spring Awakening should win just because its the most innovative, new thing to be on Broadway in years and years.

And regardless of whether you hate it or not, if it wins it will sustain Broadway as a place where new pieces are fostered.

[HeyMrMusic]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:48pm

I think Spring Awakening and Grey Gardens are two very big steps forward for musical theatre. A rock musical set in 19th-century Germany? A musical based on an infamous documentary? Neither is a typical show that would flourish on Broadway. I was surprised both of them moved to Broadway rather successfully. I'm glad Broadway gave these two shows a chance. Even though I wasn't head-over-heels about Grey Gardens, I certainly applaud their efforts and risks that they took. Both musicals show that people are thankfully thinking outside the box. I'm happy they found their audiences.

~Steven
Updated On: 5/16/07 at 10:48 PM

[clarkstallings]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:48pm

I want Mary Poppins to win and I feel that I won't be disappointed by the Tony voters.

[TheaterAddict7652]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 10:57pm

Want: It's a toss up between Spring Awakening and Grey Gardens for me. I enjoyed both shows. Neither are perfect (in my opionion both are flawed), but they are both fresh and innovative. I wouldn't be angry, though, if Curtains wins either. Actually, as long as Mary Poppins doesn't win, I'll be happy.

Will: Probably Mary Poppins, unfortunatly. Unless the Tony voters "vote with their hearts" like in 2004, and give it to Spring Awakening

[Elphie3]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 11:46pm

Honestly - I want better options.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/16/07 at 11:56pm

Like what?


Want: GREY GARDENS
Will: SPRING AWAKENING

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:04am

really like SA to win, since im always into something new
I think curtains will win, since though SA and GG are announcing tours, curtains could tour the best,

CURTAINS would last on tour for about a year and then be put to rest. SPRING AWAKENING can easily tour for 10+ years, much the way RENT has, which is still successfully touring today. GREY GARDENS would have the touring life (if it even tours -- the announcement today was particularly vague, more of a "we're going to tour! vote for us!" than any concrete plans) of CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE. There will be little interest and it would teeter out at about a half a year.

Mary Poppins also announced a tour and out of the 4, I think that would tour best..

MARY POPPINS is impossible to tour. If Disney had plans to tour POPPINS, those plans would have been announced by now. With that set and the gimmicks that are needed to put that production on, perhaps it can have a sit down production in Chicago or something, but touring houses are just not safely equipped to handle bringing that show in for a week at a time.

That said, I want SPRING AWAKENING to win (surprised?) and I don't see any reason how any of the other contenders could possibly beat this innovative masterpiece. Some of you may disagree, but theatre critics and columnists across the board have embraced SPRING and it has the potential to run for years on Broadway. SPRING's cast recording has been at the top of the Billboard charts since its release and people all over the country are getting familiar with the music. I expect SPRING at the very least to take Best Featured Actor, Best Score, and Best Musical.

[ashley0139]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:04am

Munk- Wicked, obviously.

I find it interesting that although there seem to be droves of SA fans on the board, most of the people on this thread are leaning toward wanting GG.

[FutureAladdinOnB'Way]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:11am

Sorry to burst your bubble Wanna Be A Foster, but a Mary Poppins tour was announced on May 8th; the starting city is yet to be announced:
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107906.html
Updated On: 5/17/07 at 12:11 AM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:13am

I don't know how on earth people call MARY POPPINS un-tourable.

SPRING AWAKENING a masterpiece? HAHA. K.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:14am

Aladdin dear, obviously you cannot read.

"The new Disney musical Mary Poppins, which plays Broadway's New Amsterdam Theatre, will likely be launched on a national tour in 2008.

Playbill.com has learned that Disney Theatrical Productions is looking at all options for a fall 2008 tour. Los Angeles and Chicago have been discussed as being among those options, according to sources, but no official announcement has been made. A start date for the tour has yet to be announced."

Looks like sit down productions in Chicago and L.A. but nothing has been officially announced yet. It's all still up in the air.

[FutureAladdinOnB'Way]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:17am

I highly doubt they would say this and not have it happen..If they say likely then it most likely WILL happen..Mary Poppins would not be un-tourable...and Spring Awakening running a tour for 10+ years? Please do fill me in...

Updated On: 5/17/07 at 12:17 AM

[clarkstallings]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:44am

Mary Poppins is definately tourable. A tour would probably resemble to configuration of the show found in the UK with the house in three pieces and side guiderails for the attic and what not. The flying won't be that difficult to accomplish either. You simply make a faux light truss hung on the ceiling of each road house the Poppins flies to.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/17/07 at 12:47am

Absolutely.

Not an impossible tour at all. Visually impressive, but definitely possible.