Who's taking Leading Actress in a Musical this year? — Page 3

Ptero2 said: "I've seen so many people say they think Andre is locked to win but I've seen no one say they personally think he should win. Mark me down as someone who will be baffled if he wins for this performance."

I do say this with some bias as a Jellicle Ball fan, but André is doing a lot of subtle work as Old Deuteronomy in a performance that has been crafted over many years since the workshops in 2022-23. He is 80 years old and is out giving a strong performance in what could be a princess track. (And does give Nicholas Christopher a run in the extended note department, topping at 32 seconds one night). Instead, he takes on the role of a ballroom elder and is very much woven into the DNA of all the characters as more than just a mystical figure. 

In my brain, Ross is the same as Levy - I’m sure they were fine, but I couldn’t remember a damn thing about it today. It’s very much the “Taylor Trensch in Floyd Collins” nomination. Paradoxically, I DO remember for Nichelle Lewis for all the wrong reasons. I found her screechy, out of her depth, and unable to match Joshua Henry in the moments that mattered. As I’ve sat with the nominations, I think I’m angrier about her (instead of Rachel Dratch) bumping “Tempress” Chasity Moore out of the category.

I will also say that I saw Andre DeShield's final performance before his week away and his voice was in particularly rough shape.  He didn't hold his Old Deuteronomy note at all.  His presence in the show is fabulous, but he wouldn't have my vote - especially after winning several years ago for playing another elder master of ceremonies...

quizking101 said: "Ptero2 said: "I've seen so many people say they think Andre is locked to win but I've seen no one say they personally think he should win. Mark me down as someone who will be baffled if he wins for this performance."

I do say this with some bias as a Jellicle Ball fan, but André is doing a lot of subtle work as Old Deuteronomy in a performance that has been crafted over many years since the workshops in 2022-23. He is 80 years old and is out giving a strong performance in what could be a princess track. (And does give Nicholas Christopher a run in the extended note department, topping at 32 seconds one night).Instead, he takes on the role of a ballroom elder and is very much woven into the DNA of all the characters as more than just a mystical figure.

In my brain, Ross is the same as Levy - I’m sure they were fine, but I couldn’t remember a damn thing about it today. It’s very much the “Taylor Trensch in Floyd Collins” nomination. Paradoxically, I DO remember for Nichelle Lewis for all the wrong reasons. I found her screechy, out of her depth, and unable to match Joshua Henry in the moments that mattered. As I’ve sat with the nominations, I think I’m angrier about her (instead of Rachel Dratch)bumping “Tempress” Chasity Moore out of the category."

 

None of us get the Tempress Chasity Moore snub! We all thought she was the weakest link in the show and not deserving of a nom.