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Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
#50Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 7:43pmWho all technically gets a "Grammy"?
theatreguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
#51Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 7:51pmFor this category, starting in 2012: "Award to the principle vocalist(s) and the album producer(s) of 51% or more playing time of the album. The lyricist(s) and composer(s) of a new score are eligible for an Award if they have written and/or composed a new score which comprises 51% or more playing time of the album."
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#52Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 7:59pmYeah, if anyone has video of the curtain call today, please post it!
Theater'sBestFriend
Featured Actor Joined: 3/5/13
#53Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 8:00pm
"I bet the voters didn't even listen to the CD."
Makes complete sense. Because how could anyone with integrity not agree with you. And that's probably why it's been at the top of the charts too.
Bitter much, dear?
Featured Actor Joined: 12/31/69
#54Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 8:09pm
Regardless of the many fine people associated KINKY BOOTS and its recording, and even the quality of the show itself, the recording has been criticized even by ardent fans of the show for not properly conveying the energy of the show and being poorly produced. For that reason it shouldn't have won.
Of course, my vote would have gone to CINDERELLA which wasn't even nominated.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#55Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 8:14pm
"Bitter much, dear?"
Exactly. Plenty of "ardent" fans also loved the cast album, it's a huge success for a reason. The energy was conveyed throughout the entire album. Everyone I know who has it absolutely loves it.
Updated On: 1/26/14 at 08:14 PM
#56Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 8:25pm
I've said it before: I would like Matilda much more if its fans didn't behave so childishly.
You do your favorite show a disservice by acting so immaturely.
#57Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 9:01pm
It's a dilemma. I do genuinely feel happy for those involved in Kinky Boots. It must be a great feeling to be recognised for your work in terms of awards, reviews, word of mouth, and make money while you're doing it. However, because these awards claim they are recognising the "best", at the same time I feel compelled to speak up when I don't think the "best" is being awarded and other people are missing out on these benefits. Even though 1. It is subjective anyway, and 2. It's pointless because it won't change anything.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
#58Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 9:27pm
So Billy, Stark, etc get a "Grammy"?
Updated On: 1/26/14 at 09:27 PM
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#59Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 9:33pmYes, since they are principal soloists on the album.
#60Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 9:59pmThat's awesome! Good for them.
#61Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 10:14pm
I feel compelled to speak up when I don't think the "best" is being awarded
The compulsion is the problem, not your opinion. That compulsion compels you to express yourself in ways that are...well, not your best moments.
The awards given to Kinky Boots don't negate your love for Matilda. In fact, your attempts to negate the awards seem a little crazy. (I should know; I've been in your shoes. More than once.)
Sometimes you just have to let opinions you disagree with prevail.
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/16/07
#62Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 10:18pmGrammy is not a euphemism. Stop putting it in quotes.
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#63Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/26/14 at 10:53pmUnless you're talking about your "MeeMaw".
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GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#64Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/27/14 at 10:44am
I've said it before: I would like Matilda much more if its fans didn't behave so childishly.
Ironic, considering that disliking a show based off of its fans as opposed to the quality of the show itself seems, to me, quite childish.
I personally think the “Kinky” album was very poorly made and, even though I am not a huge fan of the songs themselves, the album certainly didn’t do them justice. Congrats to all involved, though.
NotTheComfyChair
Stand-by Joined: 3/19/13
#65Grammy Nominations Tonight: Musical Theatre Album -- Discussion
Posted: 1/27/14 at 1:34pmGilmoreGirl02, I agree. I thought the KB recording was very poor and didn't do the score any favors. I thought it was sounded thin. Cinderella, Matilda and Pippin were all, IMHO, far superior as cast recordings. To me, they all sounded fuller with more professional production.
