performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show and role — Page 2

Double post.

Updated On: 10/18/07 at 08:18 PM

I absolutely agree with Orfeh. I'm basically going to list a ton of LB performers(past and present) that could take the Tony in a stronger show(even though I love LB)

-Orfeh
-LBB
-Annaleigh Ashford
-Nikki Snelson
-Leslie Kritzer
-Richard H. Blake

Also, I really love Merle Dandridge. She's just amazing and needs to get handed a better role than some part in Tarzan.



i totally agree except LBB because she should have gotten a tony for her role as elle.

i have feeling that leslie kriter will get nominated...crossing my fingers.

i wish they had a replacement role nomination....annaleigh will be there. tracy kai edwards for serena.

they should honor the broadway kids somehow....i wish they will let them perform.

She's been nominated 3 times (and IMO should have won one of those)

Ms. Marin Mazzie.

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Drew Sarich was the first to come to mind, and Stephanie J. Block.


I've been mesmorized by them both a few times and had this exact thought!

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Orfeh was the first person I thought of. I still believe she should've recieved one this year, just saying. Andy Karl as well, after seeing his performance as Emmett, I am dying to see him play a role written for him and his many talents.

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Some more people I thought of:

Tammy Blanchard
Stephanie J. Block
Erin Davie
Julie Hanson
Ted Keegan

Sherie, Brian d'Arcy James and Megan Hilty all come to mind...

i very much so agree about the henious injustice of Rachel York not having a tony award!

Kerry Butler should get one! (Esspecially for Xanadu)

Emily Skinner nees one too!

I personally don't agree with Richard Blake, but hey...

Definitely:

Matthew Morrison (hopefully he'll be in that leading category soon too)
Stephanie J. Block
Christian Borle (the perfect balance of comedy and singing and minus the fact he wasn't nominated for Spamalot)
Michael Beresee
Marc Kudisch
Shoshana Bean
Philip Quast


and I don't agree with the triple threat thing. I think if you excel in one, you definitely have a greater chance. For example, how much dancing did you see Lea Salonga do in Miss Saigon? Sorry, she's just a favorite of mine and I can't dance haha. Of course there are always those character actors that cant reallly sing but have good comedic roles that win the musical Tony which takes away from the singers in the show. But I realize there can't be a separate category for them either. I think for me personally singing is most important but its obviously impressive if they've got it all. And I don't think it would take a triple threat to play Elphaba. Millie Dillmount, yes. But there is no intense dancing in Wicked that someone who took dance lessons couldn't handle.

ah - love this question. My first choice would be:
J. Mark McVey,
then - Marc Kudisch,
Kerry Butler (maybe this year she will),
Rachel York

Updated On: 10/19/07 at 06:42 AM

Rachel York absolutely! She has given Tony worthy perfs in so many shows: Victor/Victoria (criminal that she wasn't even nominated), Scarlet Pimpernel, Kiss Me, Kate, Dessa Rose at LCT, Ragtime at Paper Mill, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and most recently Camelot on tour. But because she's either been a replacement or done these shows other than on B'way, the trophy has eluded her.

I know a lot of people disagree with me but this is why I think they should have a best replacement category. You could be the most amazing actor/actress but never originate a role.

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