Xanadu Didn't Win Best Musical

And though I am a little disappointed, I'm ok with that. I'm not shouting "foul play" or concocting conspiracy theories. I'm not claiming the Tony voters are wrong or out of their minds or that they should be ashamed of themselves. I'm not ripping apart every other show that won awards simply because they weren't my personal favorite. And I'm not cackling like a bitch that shows didn't take home an award I felt they didn't deserve in the first place. I simply accept the fact that Tony voters gave awards to their own choices rather than my own. It happens every year. And you know what? That is ok.

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Updated On: 6/16/08 at 12:31 PM

I hope the show can survive despite not garnering Tonys. I hope the producers keep faith with it and continue to push it.

Im glad In The Heights won. But I think if they gave the Tony to Xanadu it would have given them a big boost in sales and Xanadu needs that.

Hopefully, "Xanadu" gets a boost from a very good performance !!

I just cant believe (reading other "Xanadu" threads), how people that have not seen "ITH" could say that they are shocked that it won Best Musical. Dont you have to see it first in order to judge it?

I don't know if the performance sold tickets or not, but it certainly was the best of the evening, in my opinion. And not just because I like the show. I thought it sounded and looked simply wonderful.

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I'm sad it didn't win, not because I think it is better than ITH, but becuase I thought a Tony win might equal better ticket sales and a long run on Broadway. I want this show to stay!

CUBBY GOT PANTSED BY THE CAST RIGHT AFTER THE CEREMONY.

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I'll admit, I want to see both "Xanadu" and "In the Heights." I will be seeing "In the Heights" on the 26th because it was what I could pull together. But definitely, the performance from "Xanadu" last night makes me want to see it too. I just think the idea of them roller skating seems really cool. Plus, it was just a very well put together performance. I also am sold on the clips I have listened to of the cast recording. So that will be my next mission of shows to see.

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The one positive thing about Xanadu not winning Best Musical is that we won't have to get pummeled with the millions of posts about how they only won because of their unfair campaigning.

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I thought Xanadu deserved it more than any other show. I thought overall, it was the strongest. Passing Strange has its' flaws, and is clearly not for everyone (as much as I loved it), In the Heights has a very weak book, but Xanadu, IMO, has a catchy, hummable score, a tight and witty book, and a great cast giving great performances. Also, it got the best reviews of the four nominees. It's more than excessive camp and Cheyenne in shorts (Especially to me, since I preferred James Carpinello), and I was really hoping it'd take the big prize.

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