ok how about 2006 Tony for Best Replacement?! — Page 2

Ok, I have a question: maybe I'm reading the rules incorrectly, but why isn't Harvey Fierstien eligible?

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Harvey isn't eligible because he started his run LAST season.

The rules do not say the performer must have joined in the current season. They only say the performer must be contracted for at least six months, and still be in the role come voting time. Harvey would indeed be eligible, but the show closes in January, making him ineligible.

Oh, ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

Well, if Charlottte is eligible, then I'll go for her.

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I'd love to see Megan Hilty win it.

harvey has not been deemed ineligible at this time.

the committee said that they would review cases of actors entering in previous seasons on a case-by-case scenario since this season was the first season of the award.

the ruling on his eligibility has not been announced.

Updated On: 11/29/05 at 02:12 AM

i have a feeling the category will be less confusing after this first year.

in addition, i have another feeling that the category might even be far less star-studded than people first thought it to be.

although producers will certainly be eager to nominate those stars who were contracted to stay for six months, the nomination committee isn't star-struck by all stars - usually only ones that received strong reviews and/or received strong reviews for previous productions.

my guess is that performers such as hugh panaro and charlotte d'ambroise would have received nods (or wins) had the award been created in a previous season.

but we shall see...

I honestly think Meg hilty deserves it. She is fantastic in the role. You'd think it was written for her, she is just so natural.