Why Drowsy didn't take Best Musical

"It is the only original piece of theatre to hit the broadway stage"

Ummm....no.

In My Life was far more original (and entertaining) than Drowsy, which was merely a collection of show-queen injokes around a mediocre score. Yes, IML was bad, but it NEVER let the audience get bored.

My feeling is that Drowsy is a love letter to theatre; nothing more, nothing less. Although I enjoyed the show, I didn't think that it deserved the Tony. The only place that it will do well is among theatre lovers, among any other crowd, too many jokes would go over peoples' head. Drowsy is a cute and fun show, but I don't feel that it deserved more than it got.

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Drowsy didn't win Best Musical because it is NOT the Best Musical the season. That's it.

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Updated On: 6/11/06 at 11:54 PM

"Why Drowsy didn't take Best Musical"

Short answer: Because Jersey Boys is better all around. Drowsy has its moments, but Jersey Boys is simply the best.

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if brooke shilds or a american idol reject was in it, you would love it.

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Did not see any of the nominees, but based on the numbers shown tonight, The Color Purple was the only one that I would book a ticket for. As for the revivals, I saw Sweeney and loved it. Based on the number performed tonight, Pajama was fun, fun, fun. Sweeney's number was botched in editing. I see a good tour coming for Pajama.

I honestly cannot judge shows, I did not see Jersey Boys. But in reference to the comment about the monkey song ("The Bride's Lament") it is SUPPOSED to be laughably atrocious, and it succeeds. Bob Martin even STATES how bad the lyrics are, so in essence, you gave him the reaction he and the songwriters desired. And "...Porn" in Q is a wonderful statement of how our society needs to loosen up and accept human nature.

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I agree with the voters. I felt "Drowsy" deserved a good amount of recognition but that "Jersey Boys" ultimately deserved Best Musical... any show based on a previously existing catalogue of music that manages to break the jukebox trend and succeed deserves merit on that factor alone, not to mention just how great JB is regardless.

I do feel, however, that "The Color Purple" should have won for Score over "Drowsy"....

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Updated On: 6/12/06 at 12:44 AM

This coming from the person who lists Lestat as one of their favorite shows in their profile. Now there is taste we can trust and agree with.

Hmmm....maybe you should ask why she listed Lestat....maybe because of Susan Hilferty's costume design...? Maybe?? Or maybe because she's a Hugh Panero fan? Hmmm....?

Lets all have three cheers for being informed before sounding like an arrogant prat...

It's sad I have to make side notes in my profile for pricks like you

Updated On: 6/12/06 at 01:46 AM

First of all, let me just start off by pointing out that my Lestat reference was intended to be taken in jest. But since you recoiled in a rather unpleasant way, let me comment.

"Hmmm....maybe you should ask why she listed Lestat....maybe because of Susan Hilferty's costume design...? Maybe?? Or maybe because she's a Hugh Panero fan? Hmmm....? "

Well, if you were a Hugh Panaro fan, a listing of his name under Favorite Actors probably would suffice. Also, you cannot tell me that Lestat was one of your favorite shows based SOLELY on the fact that only the costumes were beautiful. Lestat is listed under your "Favorite Shows", meaning it was one of your favorite shows. Not saying there is anything wrong with that, that's your perogative. But let's not bulls**t ourselves with excuses.

I haven't seen JERSEY BOYS, so I'm totally fine that it won; the Tony voters apparently knew what they were doing. It obviously did something better than my pick (DROWSY), as well as better than the other nominees, however, something in the logic of the voting just doesn't make any sense to me.

How could a show with the season's best book, the best score, the best sets and the best costumes be a less Tony-worthy production than that of a musical with an [apparently] inferior book, set and costumes, all based on an unoriginal story, employing a "greatest hits" album for a score? Granted, JERSEY had its' lighting and an amazing turn by its' "breakthrough" leading actor, but that hardly makes it the overall better production. I also think, having not seen the show, but followed most of the televised appearances made by the Jersey Boys and JLY (who I was rooting for), that both shows had equally hard working and brilliant ensemble casts who constantly gave amazing performances. Rightly, both shows were awarded for the brilliant work of their featured personalities. I will add that DROWSY stood no chance in the leading actor category due to it's leading actor's non-singing, non-dancing role amongst 4 singing, dancing, and celebrated competitors. JLY deserved his award, but, in the bigger picture, I think that both actors pull an equal weight in their respective productions and are equally crucial and hardworking in their shows.

It is unlikely that I will get to see JERSEY BOYS [live] anytime soon and I'm not at all attacking the show OR looking for your snarky, rude remarks, but, instead, would just like for someone who's seen both (or preferably ALL nominated) shows to respectfully explain to me this "it" factor which no one can seem to articulate that gives JERSEY BOYS its' edge over the other musicals nominated this season. Thanks!