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Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#50re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 4:53pmDon't ever doubt Smaxie, he is a smartie.
PEACE.
TheCharleston
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/08
#51re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 4:54pm
There's no way in hell NEXT TO NORMAL gets a nod. That show, even with the new changes, is a hot mess.
"Charlie, you must be having a ****fit now that your despised Billys are up for a Best Actor tony."
Wrong. I'm glad it's for "Best Actor".. that means they have no chance of winning! And I'd rather they be nominated for this, then to receive a Special Tony. So, in fact, I got what I wanted!! Hooray.
Don't you love it when things go your way?
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#52re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 4:59pmAnd technically, they are not "up" for anything yet. IF they get "up" for anything it will be for a group best actor.
PEACE.
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#53re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:16pm
What I'm really curious about is who is gonna get choreography. 9 to 5 has been said to possibly be able to beat out Billy Elliot. After synchronized jump roping got beat out by teens jumping in 2007 nothing will surprise me!
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 2/15/09 at 05:16 PM
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#54re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:22pm
>I'm glad it's for "Best Actor".. that means they have no chance of winning!<
I'd love to know which electrifying performance by an Actor in a Musical is going to defeat the Billy Elliot kids. Matt Cavenaugh? Oliver Platt or Craig Bierko? Brian D'Arcy James? Matthew Risch? Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen? James Barbour? Gavin Creel or Will Swenson? Stephen Bogardus or Jeffry Denman? Will Chase or Malcolm Gets? Constantine Maroulis? The bar mitzvah kid from 13?
I think the Billy Elliots have it in the bag.
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
theatre2
Featured Actor Joined: 2/11/08
#55re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:25pmwhat about 13 that was cool.
Hank
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/03
#56re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:39pm
There's Billy Elliot,
and then there's (fill in the blanks).
I think this is far and away, the best new musical to come along in years, hands down.
"Go Billy!"
TheCharleston
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/08
#57re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:40pm
Smaxie.
No way in hell.
The kids can dance.. but their acting and singing is repulsive.
I commend them for working so hard and I understand how tiring the role is (I've seen BE) but that's show business, folks.
Why should they be awarded because they can dance really well maybe 3 or 4 times a week?
Until I see the nominations, I have no opinion on who SHOULD win it... just who shouldn't. I know that kids who can dance (but fail to sing or act well) shouldn't be winning such a prized honor.
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#58re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:49pm
Bob Martin was nominated without singing or dancing.
PEACE.
Updated On: 2/13/09 at 05:49 PM
Smaxie
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/26/05
#59re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:50pmI think you are going to be very glum on June 7, Charleston.
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.
WestVillage
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/05
#60re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:53pmThe 3 boys are all fine singers and actors. Not only will they be nominated, they're going to win. There's no other male musical performance this season that comes close to what those boys achieve on stage.
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#61re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 5:54pmSmax- D'Arcy James, Bierko, Gets, and Chase are all serious contenders.
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TheCharleston
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/08
#62re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 6:09pm
"The 3 boys are all fine singers and actors."
Really???
Have you seen the same three boys as I have???
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#64re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/13/09 at 7:20pm
All three boys are fantastic in the role and are very talented. Some may not be as strong singers as others but they're also going through puberty. And carrying a huge show on their backs.
And I would wait a little while before being so sure about the Tony nominees...
Just don't be too sure yet....
Updated On: 2/13/09 at 07:20 PM
#65re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 11:54am
well, the rumor has been going around a while. so I don't know where you have been
Pianolin717,
I’ve been in the real world.
Ok, let’s nip this one on the bud.
There are no plans to re-open the show on Broadway. Yes I have read the posts – they are nothing more than the musings of a rabid fan wishing the production into existence.
Look at the show’s grosses:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/grossesshow.cfm?show=TITLE%20OF%20SHOW
Most weeks it didn’t even meet it’s basic operating costs. Assuming – even with reduced theatre rent and royalty concessions – the weekly break-even to be $150K the show was significantly below that figure 5 weeks in a row starting w/o Sep 7 with only an uptake the last 2 weeks when the show was closing and fans were rushing to see it one last time. If the grosses had been as high as they were that final week throughout the run the show would still be open.
I sometimes think shows like this should be announced as a limited engagement with an option to extend if demand warrants, similar to Roundabout’s programming.
The best anyone could hope for is a regional production. I can see this show doing well in limited runs in regionals (as with LAST 5 YEARS or A NEW BRAIN.)
But let's stop all these fake rumours about the show re-opening. That just gets people's hopes up and it's not going to happen.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
SueleenGay
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/03
#66re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 12:03pmAre you sure? Do you have proof? What is wrong with getting people's hope's up. Can't we even DREAM?
PEACE.
rich.hanson59
Stand-by Joined: 8/7/07
#67re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 12:08pm
"After synchronized jump roping beat out out teens jumping in 2007 nothing will surprise me! "
Spring Awakening won Best Choreography in 2007, not Legally Blonde.
fanadu1996
Stand-by Joined: 6/14/08
#68re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 2:25pm
i pray that TOS will not get nominated!
sorry!
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#69re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 2:37pm
Don't hold your breath.
I highly doubt [tos] will reopen. Maybe if the economy didn't fall apart the way it did, it would but at this point, it's a longshot to reopen to say the least. And if they do reopen, it's a really stupid move on their part unless they reopen in a small Off-Broadway venue. I just really don't think [tos] will get a Best Musical nod.
This year especially, the nominating committee are going to want to recognize shows that are still up and running with nominations to bring in the bucks.
#70re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 4:32pm
Definitely Billy Eliot. Probably also 9 to 5.
I disagree with fanadu1996! Im praying FOR [tos] to get nominated.
Its to damn good not to be nominated.
A million hearts beat quicker there, a million lights they flicker there. No clouds of grey on that great white way, thats the Broadway Melody!
Updated On: 2/15/09 at 04:32 PM
#71re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 5:44pm
Are you sure? Do you have proof? What is wrong with getting people's hope's up. Can't we even DREAM?
"When you know you can't have what you want, where's the profit in wishing?"
Seriously. I have been covering Broadway for 30 years. Only once did s flop show announce it would re-open. To be fair it almost did. The show was David Merrick's revival of OH, KAY!
The show opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre November 1, 1990 was trashed by the critics and closed January 5, 1991. Merrick issued a statement (when wasn't that man issuing statements?) saying the production would lay off for the winter and reopen in the spring. It began previews at the Lunt-Fontanne April 2, 1991, and closed in previews April 14, 1991.
EVERY time a flop show close there is always some nimrod that tries to start rumors that it will reopen. I remember the rumours about SIDE SHOW reopening, fueled by small but vocal Internet group known as The Freaks, and the producers did leave the set in the theatre several months after they closed (though with no imminent booking the theatre owners didn't seem to care.) In the end business sense prevailed and the show did not reopen.
As far as I can tell, no flop show has ever closed then reopened and suddenly found an audience.
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
#72re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 7:26pm
As I said before, I am a fan of Billy Elliot. All three boys are fantastic dancers. Coming from me, I am a male dancer and in my opinion, their singing is not strong at all. Yes I know it's mainly a dancing role, however, I think that if they are nominated for the Tony (which they obviously will be) that it's sort of unfair to all the other male actors. Because I mean the three boys ARE dancers, not actors. But I wouldn't be too upset if they got the Tony : )
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Updated On: 2/15/09 at 07:26 PM
#73re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 7:41pm
3/4 of the cast of [tos] and Michael Berresse came to NYU last weekend for a talkback about the creative process, and the question of whether or not they would reopen on Broadway came up. Basically (and I'm recalling this from memory so it might not be 100% accurate), they said that they would love to reopen for a brief 8-10 week run around April, but it is up to their producers. If the producers can be convinced that the show would do well for a limited run (with the possibility of an extension), then they would be able to. Michael said something about how he believes the show could be a success, and that the producers have not seen how big their fanbase really is.
They also said that the only "hat" that they do not wear is the producing hat, and I may be imagining it, but I think they hinted that it might be possible for it to come down to them producing it themselves for a brief reopening, or at least that is an option they can explore a little bit. So that's where it's at, as of last Sunday, on the possibility of the show coming back.
jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#74re: Most Likely Nominees for Best Musical at the TONY's
Posted: 2/15/09 at 8:08pm
I doubt it will make it by april 30th, and not to mention that people weren't a big fan of most of its changes in DC.
Seriously? It was virtually universally praised by all critics down there for finding its voice and footing. And everyone I talked with (both those who saw it here AND there as well as Arena-only people) in person (meaning they actually saw it and weren't going by boots or holding on to their old favorites and going by hear-say) loved it. The changes MAKE the show.
And I agree that there is DEFINITELY time. It's not like they will have to do a lot of tweaking to the show. And the set is not that complicated. Wow...no real mechanical things other than a couple of walls on pulleys. Even the "eye doors" are person-operated.
Maybe it couldn't win musical... But it would DEFINITELY throw a monkey wrench into especially the Best Actress category.
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