re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#0It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:03pmWith The Apple Tree, A Chorus Line, Company, Les Miz, and POSSIBLY The Wiz it will be hard to choose. What show do you think will win?
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#1re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:08pm
One has barely even started rehearsals, one may not come in this season, and two are barely in previews. This question is ridiculous.
And you forgot 110 in the Shade.
"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. "
--Sueleen Gay
Updated On: 11/2/06 at 01:08 PM
#2re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:09pmI know which *won't* win: Les Mis.
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#3re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:10pm
110 in the Shade! I knew I forgot one.
And so 1 show asn't opened yet. Between the other shows so far then!
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
colleen_lee
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#4re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:10pm
I think that's probably the only given right now.
Whether or not it will be even be nominated is definitely a question.
ETA: Two more are still in PREVIEWS, which means they have not opened yet either and that there could still be many changes before they are seen by critics and committee members. The only show that is open right now is A Chorus Line.
"You just can't win. Ever. Look at the bright side, at least you are not stuck in First Wives Club: The Musical. That would really suck. "
--Sueleen Gay
Updated On: 11/2/06 at 01:10 PM
#5re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:13pm
Tough. The word is spelled T-O-U-G-H. Tough.
Updated On: 11/2/06 at 01:13 PM
#6re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:15pm*hyper-defensive growl*
#7re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:16pm
Wow, Em. That was kind of sexy. 
Perfectly Marvelous
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/16/06
#8re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:17pmCompany seems to be doing well, so I say Company. Then again, what do I know... :P
"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who
"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables
#9re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:17pmThank you. I was (subconsciously) channeling Raul.
#10re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:18pmI also think we can rule out THE APPLE TREE winning, as it will already have closed (odds of a closed show winning best revival are slim).
#11re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:30pm
There are only four slots, correct?
Despite the fact that Audra is starring in 110, there is the possibility that the show might not be well received. I have no reason to think this, but I'm just putting it out there.
I think the nominees will be:
THE APPLE TREE
COMPANY
110 IN THE SHADE
A CHORUS LINE
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#12re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:32pm
I actually have a feeling the two Roundabout revivals: APPLE TREE and 110 IN THE SHADE will be the best received revivals of the year. There is a strong possibility that COMPANY will divide critics: the word coming out of previews is not nearly as positive as SWEENEY.
LES MIZ won't get nominated.
#13re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:35pm
Isn't there still some question as to whether or not Les Miserables will even qualify for a nomination?
Since it is being billed as a "Limited Engagement" isn't it possible that it could be tossed into the special event category?
#14re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:36pm
Do you feel that since THE APPLE TREE closes well before Tony time, it's chances of winning are slim?
There's always the chance that Doyle will Trump Roundabout this year, since THE PAJAMA GAME won last year. Not that it's a valid reason for winning, but it surely seems like something the voters would consider.
Even though the revival of A CHORUS LINE doesn't offer anything new, don't you think there is a real chance that the show could win? It's a fan favorite, it received favorable reviews, and if the votes are divided between 110 and COMPANY - A CHORUS LINE may just emerge as the winner.
Plus, A CHORUS LINE is very tour-able. Audra will not tour in 110, and Kristin will not tour in THE APPLE TREE. It's all about money...
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#15re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:39pmGonna be a close race between THE APPLE TREE and 110 IN THE SHADE, I'm thinking.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#16re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:48pm
I just have a feeling critics are going to be hard on Doyle and COMPANY. I think there is probably a reasonable chance if it doesn't get wonderful reviews it could actually be gone by June. There are very few "selling points" abou the show or the stars. It needs reviews and I don't think the Tony voters are going to feel they "owe" Doyle anything: he after all won the Tony last year.
I suppose sentamentality could carry ACL, but everybody seems pretty disappointed with it.
PAJAMA GAME won because it could tour, but it also got pretty stellar reviews....
Ciaron McCarthy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/15/06
#17re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:53pmI thought the Pajama Game was better than Sweeney.
#18re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:53pmIn reality, though, the Times review is going to make or break the deal, in many ways. And if Isherwood reviews it again, then it's golden. I have no idea what Brantley is going to think.
#19re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:56pmI enjoyed Pajama Game more than Sweeney as well...
#20re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:56pmI agree Emcee, I just have a feeling that its going to be Brantley and he's going to compare it unfavorably to SWEENEY. I could very well be wrong. I personally can't wait to see it, but...just a hunch.
Ciaron McCarthy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/15/06
#21re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 1:58pmBrantley already saw Raul in OH.
#22re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 2:01pmHe didn't review the show, though.
#23re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 2:02pmMy guess after seeing Les Mis and Company so far, that it would be Company.....
Ciaron McCarthy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/15/06
#24re: It's going to be tuff to choose the best revival this year.
Posted: 11/2/06 at 2:04pm
He didn't review the show, though.
No but he was pleased. =)
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