kristen or idina: the tony goes to.....

KRISTIN

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There have been SO many of these threads and they all forget one thing. Although Kristin and Idina both are incredible and have big chances of taking home the Tony THEY WILL NOT BE THE ONLY NOMINEES NOR WILL THEY BE THE ONLY NOMINEES WITH A CHANCE. Donna Murphy, Tonya Pinkins, and Stephanie d'Abruzzo all have considerable chances in this category, especially the latter two. So don't rule out all these women just yet. All the leading ladies who will most likely be nominated are brillantly talented. I know that Dude expressed that he didn't want this said, but I think it is a very valid point.

But answering the initial question of the thread, I'm not sure who I want to win. Of course, I am biased because in my opinion Kristin Chenoweth is the brightest talent to hit the Great White Way in some time. But if I had to choose I would say Idina. Idina really came out of her shell in this role and proved to New York that she is a true blue bona fide Broadway star. Good job Idina! In all accouints I think both of the women are excellent and even if neither of them win this time around I am sure that they will have MANY chances to take the award home after this year.

My vote goes to Idina. As much as I like Kristin, I strongly feel that Idina's performance deserves to be recognized. After all, she is playing a character that most people grew up scared to death of, and she totally wins the audience over with her first song and has us rooting for the little green underdog.

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Actually, I agree with logan30, but since we were just asked to choose between Idina and Kristin I did.

Donna and Stephanie don't have a chance. it's all about IDINA, baby!!!!

My brother and I were having this argument. My brother said Kristin should win because no one else could play that role like her. She was absolutely perfect for the role, and no one can fill her shoes.

Well, the role WAS written for her. I think Idina should win because she reaLLY shines in her role, and really shows her own talents while staying true to the material, and is an extremely talented newcomer who most definitely deserves to be recognized with the award.

They will split the Wicked vote, clearing the way for someone else. Neither will win.

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IDINA MENZEL!

(even though she wont win.. they will split the votes )

I think the real battle will be between Tonya Pinkins and Donna Murphy.

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"What's really sad are idiots who can't bother to offer an opinion on a thread and just take up space so they can have their ego stroked," he said, stroking his own ego.

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Yes, your eight minute reply time gives you seven whole minutes more moral superiority than me.

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The thing about Murphy is that it's not THAT big of a shock she was playing Ruth Sherwood in the revival. she did it in Encores! and sang "100 easy ways" at tons of benefits, but is a critics fave. As is Kristin, but she wasn't as surprisingly excellent in 'Wicked' as everyone says she was. In workshops they realized how great she was and literally rewrote the role of Glinda to make Kristin a starring role. Idina however, like gherbert says, breaks out of her shell in this show. She has all of Broadway blown away by her talent. And magruder, the Ny Times has never been capable of ruining anyones chances of winning a Tony. such is the case in Thoroughly Modern Millie, or Les Miserables (yes, it did receive mixed to downbeat reviews when it opened). Idina has a serio9us chance of winning, but so does Donna or Kristin or Tonya (if Caroline moves). My personal vote goes to Idina though. enough said.

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