I was thinking the same thing. I think BEE is trying to cash in on the AVENUE Q fase and I just don't think the Tony voters will go that way two years in a row...
Wha? Spelling Bee has been in development since well before Avenue Q even got to Broadway. Yes, the fact that they're small and charming rather than bloated, star-laden spectacles is something they have in common, but Spelling Bee is hardly an Avenue Q imitator.
As for Bee, while I adored it as a show I don't think it has the momentum or the marketing that Q had last year. It's a great show but I'd be surprised if it did win.
if this is true then I think BEE chose the wrong year if they actually plan on winning a tony for best musical becasue I just don't think it will happen...
I personally think Q's "campaign" last year was extremely tacky. I just hope that shows now wont think they need to campaign. That will definatly bring down the merit of the awards. I know people are going to say " oh your just saying this cause it beat Wicked" no, Wicked doesnt need the tony to survive. It will run long after Q is gone. But I will stand by my belief that the "campaign" was a tasteless and tacky display of sportsmanship...
Yes. But, could a vote for Q be a vote against the Big Producers or the Establashment. Q is a more liberal minded show and could a vote for Q be a vote against Bush?????