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

[antiandrewx]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #25

Posted: 10/18/07 at 8:18pm

Also, Alice Ripley and Laura Benanti.

[antiandrewx]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #26

Posted: 10/18/07 at 8:18pm

Double post. Updated On: 10/18/07 at 08:18 PM

[Al Dente]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #27

Posted: 10/18/07 at 8:19pm

Somethingwicked, you took the words right out of my mouth re Krtizer. It's a beautiful performance but not 'the one' to get her the gold. I'm also going to agree with Walt about Bundy, Elle Woods was pretty much tailored for her in every way and many, many are still scratching their heads over the nomination alone.

[yankees1253]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #28

Posted: 10/18/07 at 8:22pm

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.

[Elphaba3]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #29

Posted: 10/19/07 at 12:03am

Michael Berresse
Sarah Uriarte Berry
Katie Rose Clarke
Patti Cohenour
Aaron Lazar
Kelli O'Hara

[singtopher]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #30

Posted: 10/19/07 at 12:37am

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

Ms. Marin Mazzie.

"If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want to do it." -Stephen Colbert

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #31

Posted: 10/19/07 at 12:38am

Stephanie. J. Block.

"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.

[StephanietheStar]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #32

Posted: 10/19/07 at 12:40am

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!

and all that I could do because of you was talk of love...

[CurtainPullDowner]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #33

Posted: 10/19/07 at 12:40am

Michael Arden
should have gotten a nom for
THE TIMES......
Updated On: 10/19/07 at 12:40 AM

[Kelly2]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #34

Posted: 10/19/07 at 12:47am

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.

"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell

[TheActr97J]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #35

Posted: 10/19/07 at 1:12am

Yes Marin Mazzie! How does she not have a Tony. I definitely second Sherie Rene Scott and Kelli O'Hara. O'Hara is so young. She will definitely get her due (South Pacific, anyone?).

Now if we could just get Ms. McDonald a damn leading actress Tony!

"I seem to have wandered into the BRAIN load-out thread... "
-best12bars

"Sorry I am a Theatre major not a English Major"
-skibumb5290

[Elphaba3]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #36

Posted: 10/19/07 at 1:21am

Some more people I thought of:

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

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #37

Posted: 10/19/07 at 1:27am

"Michael Arden
should have gotten a nom for
THE TIMES...... "

AGREED!

[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.

[WickedForever2]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #38

Posted: 10/19/07 at 1:45am

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

[georgiede]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #39

Posted: 10/19/07 at 2:34am

It is a crime that Rachel York does not have a Tony.

[BwayBaby18]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #40

Posted: 10/19/07 at 2:46am

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!

[AKDPerformer]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #41

Posted: 10/19/07 at 2:48am

I for one am a huge Ashley Brown fan. I think in the future if she finds the right project that isn't Disney related, she could be an amazing contender.

"We need people not to come to Broadway shows wearing shorts and flip-flops. We are working hard up here folks. Find a pair of socks."-Joanna Gleason "I hear L. Ron Hubbard is gonna blow the ladies...and all that jazz! C'mon babe! We're gonna unicorn hug, I bought some NyQuil down....at Wal-Mart?!"-Bebe Neuwirth singing ATJ to Musical Mad Libs at DQYNJ :)

[Unknown User]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #42

Posted: 10/19/07 at 2:52am

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.

[LeaGirl]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #43

Posted: 10/19/07 at 2:52am

Alice Ripley
Sherie Rene Scott
Laura Benanti
and for me - Kate Shindle. She gave a performance on the Cabaret tour that I wished someone could have handed her a trophy for. Somebody find the woman a freaking role.

Now what would you say if today I started over? Without a thing but this taped together four leaf clover And I'll pretend like everything is already alright And I'll run toward the sun till the castle's out of sight

[wonderful1]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #44

Posted: 10/19/07 at 6:42am

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

[westcoast_wannabe]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #45

Posted: 10/19/07 at 7:14am

Judy Kuhn

She's in the same spot as Marin Mazzie. They each have three nominations with no wins. Seriously how do these two not have Tonys?

[lovesclassics]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #46

Posted: 10/19/07 at 9:03am

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.

[joniray]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #47

Posted: 10/19/07 at 9:25am

Norm Lewis. When I saw him in Side Show, I thought he was a major contender for a Tony. I was really surprised that he didn't even get nominated. He certainly deserved to.

[Mealz1042]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #48

Posted: 10/19/07 at 9:35am

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.

<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)

[WhoCouldBeBlue]

re: performers who could be tony worthy if they only find the right show #49

Posted: 10/19/07 at 2:07pm

Ditto on Judy Kuhn, plus Carolee Carmello.