Who is in contention for nominations in the Best Featured Actor/Actress in a Musical categories?

With the Oscars tonight and Tony nominations almost 2 months away, I was wondering who are the contenders for the Featured Categories?

I know for Featured Actor we (so far) have Andrew Rannells, Ramin Karimloo, Mike Faist, Lucas Steele, Tony Sheldon, Fred Johanson, Corbin Bleu (longshot), and then a load of people in Come From Away.

And for Featured Actress we have Brittain Ashford, Laura Dreyfuss (unless they somehow consider her Leading), Rachel Bay Jones (unless they somehow consider her Leading), Stephanie J. Block, and then whoever else pops up this spring.

So. Who looks to be good candidates for nominations? What actors/actresses am I leaving off that should be on this list?

phan24 said: "All the actresses from Dear Evan Hansen will be considered in the Supporting Actresses category.



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But do all of them stand a chance? Maybe I'm wrong but I highly doubt we'll see Jennifer Laura Thompson or Kristolyn Lloyd get nominations (not to take anything away from their great performances though).

Ramin is not going to get an nom. Even if they did fix up Gleb, the role is not beefy enough to get a Tony nomination. John will get one though and possibly win.

I think Jenn Colella and Caroline O'Connor are likely to be nominated

IMO

Stephanie J. Block
Rachel Bay Jones
Mary Beth Peil
Jenn Colella
Jennifer Laura Thompson



Too early for actor for me.

Updated On: 2/27/17 at 09:54 AM

willrolandsframes said: "phan24 said: "All the actresses from Dear Evan Hansen will be considered in the Supporting Actresses category.



"But do all of them stand a chance? Maybe I'm wrong but I highly doubt we'll see Jennifer Laura Thompson or Kristolyn Lloyd get nominations (not to take anything away from their great performances though)."

I agree with you, Will. Saw the show Saturday and, although both were excellent, I didn't feel they were stand-out performances worthy of a Tony nomination.

SJB will be a lock for a nom as well as Brandon Uranowitz! Both will (should) be nominated! (of course, my opinion)

Valentina3 said: "I liked Laura Dreyfuss' performance over Jen. Laura Thompson, honestly. And agreed that Stephanie J Block should get a nomination. She could be this year's Simmard.



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In what way would SJB be this year's Simard? She was a highlight (one of many) in a low-key, but critically celebrated revival. Simard (and Micah Stock), on the other hand, were surprise highlights in lukewarm, star-driven productions.

Your comparison is lost on me

"I didn't feel they were stand-out performances worthy of a Tony nomination."



Need I remind the board that Elizabeth Davis was nominated for Once?

neonlightsxo said: "IMO

Stephanie J. Block
Rachel Bay Jones
Mary Beth Peil
Jenn Colella
Jennifer Laura Thompson

Of those names listed, only Rachel Bay Jones is a shoe-in. Stephanie J Block is an industry favorite -- so she may very well make the cut. Laura Dreyfuss is more likely than Jennifer Laura Thompson.

Other potential contenders include:

Kate Baldwin (HELLO DOLLY)

Rachelle Ann Go or Katie Rose Clarke from SAIGON

Beth Leavel (BANDSTAND) --- another industry favorite

Ariana deBose (to show BRONX TALE some love)

Emily Padgett (depending on the size of her role) or one of the "girls" from CHARLIE -- Veruca can certainly be a scene stealing role.

Updated On: 2/28/17 at 05:05 PM

quizking101 said: "Valentina3 said: "I liked Laura Dreyfuss' performance over Jen. Laura Thompson, honestly. And agreed that Stephanie J Block should get a nomination. She could be this year's Simard."

In what way would SJB be this year's Simard? She was a highlight (one of many) in a low-key, but critically celebrated revival. Simard (and Micah Stock), on the other hand, were surprise highlights in lukewarm, star-driven productions.
Your comparison is lost on me"

I'm sorry quizking. I guess I was comparing solely on their big moments in the show which are both really comic (Block's Breaking Down was highlight of the night for me). I know that's a stupid comparison to make, thank you enlightening me.

I figured that Brittain Ashford for a definite nom and possible win. Kind of disappointed that more aren't feeling the same way. Rachel Bay Jones was very good, so I assume a nom for her, too.

These are my guesses for whomever is a lock/ good chance of a nomination.



Featured Actor

Lucas Steele

Will Roland

Brandon Uranowitz



Featured Actress

Brittain Ashford

Amber Gray

Rachel Bay Jones

Stephanie J Block