The Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- Page 4

[BD80]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 3:39pm

I'm glad Idina isn't nominated. All she does is sing loudly for 2 1/2 hours and there's no sense of character at all.

I am however, appalled that Steven Pasquale hasn't been nominated for Bridges, and also that it hasn't got a best new musical nomination. I fear that this all adds to a lack of steam behind the show that will scupper the glorious Kelli O'Haras long over due Tony win.

Aladdins nominations are ridiculous. It's a tacky theme park show that was one of the most depressing shows I've ever seen in NY.

[mjohnson2]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 4:40pm

Act One will hopefully win for scenic design.
At least If/Then got a nod for score, which is its strongest asset.
Cabaret, though incredible, shouldn't have been eligible for anything.
Also glad to see that Machinal was remembered.

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 4:59pm

I really look at these awards as the awards that have lower promise to being recognized come Tony time. To me it's like "Everyone's a winner" with these awards leading up to the Tony. At least every show will win something at some point. There have been a few exceptions that the more popular shows (financially) will get the top bill come Tony time, when the Tony nominations are announced. To me, these are like the GOLDEN GLOBES to the OSCARS. Most GG winners don't even get nominated for an OSCAR!

Updated On: 4/22/14 at 04:59 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 5:22pm

Pasquale deserved a nomination. Ditto for Ramin

Both are big omissions

2 big musicals for Stroman and zilch to show for it.

A friend of ours saw If and had the same complaint about Adele . He said the whole show was a 2 1/2 hour exercise in who could sing the loudest. No desire at all to see it.

Updated On: 4/22/14 at 05:22 PM

[theatregeek6]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 6:07pm

Surprised that neither Bullets or Beautiful were nominated for scenic design

[macnyc]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 6:18pm

Mr Roxy, Stroman was nominated for Outstanding Choreographer for Bullets. I don't know what you mean by "nothing to show for it."

I agree that Bullets deserved a nomination for scenic design. I thought it was extraordinary.

[Up In One]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 7:18pm

I dunno Jovie, the last two years have been pretty close between Tony and Outer Critics . I don't see any Pia Zadora size discrepancies.

[jdrye222]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 8:40pm

I find it sad that IF THEN got a Score nom. It's a terrible score.

I hope Sydney Lucas wins. But I am bummed about no Beth Malone again!!! She was the best thing about FUN HOME. Totally the glue of the piece.
Fingers crossed for some Drama Desk love for Beth.

[KanderEbb]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 9:12pm

Linda Emond deserves a nod.
Ditto for Lena Hall.
Ditto for Steven Pasquale.
Ditto for Ramin Karimloo.
Ditto for Bullets Over Broadway's set design.

In conclusion, I don't like what I just read. But on the bright side, at least I still have a show to root for - Gentleman's Guide, and an actor to root for - Sydney Lucas.

Updated On: 4/22/14 at 09:12 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 9:22pm

Big omission

Helene Yorker as Olive in Bullets

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 9:33pm

Above should read York. Will not let me correct no matter how many times I tried.

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 10:17pm

In fact, it should say Yorke.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 10:30pm

You are 100 percent correct

[fingerlakessinger]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 11:21pm

Wow, surprised Menzel did not get a nomination. She received a lot of praise and was one of the most anticipated returns to the stage this year.
I think its kind of "off" to say that she basically "sings loud" for 2 1/2 hours. There are many, many parts of the show that show more than just her belt range.

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/22/14 at 11:29pm

Too bad that Tony won't go to John Cameron Mitchell.

NPH was good but if anyone remembers the original, it was so personally affective that it makes this revival feel like a bittersweet victory for Hedwig.

[hundredsofhats]

Posted: 4/23/14 at 2:27pm

I'm glad that Aladdin got so many nominations for the Outer Critics Circle, especially Best Costume Design.

There's two variations of the theme park shows--the special ones that have a unique storyline around which the characters get together, like the 'Hades unleashes the villains' show, and then there's the theme park shows which are just truncated live versions of the movies, and last 30 minutes. Aladdin is 2 hours and 45 minutes with material that's not in the movie, and with different performances that don't just try to match Gilbert Gottfried or Robin Williams. There's appeal in the show to the casual tourist with the pop culture jokes, to the nostalgic Aladdin fan with the magic carpet and the movie songs, and to the hardcore Aladdin fan with some of the Howard Ashman songs and the Howard Ashman feel of the show. And Aladdin on Broadway has Jonathan Freeman. Enough said.

The theme park shows that just retell the movie hit the nostalgic factor but not the hardcore factor. It's totally seeing The Lion King on Broadway than on film, and Aladdin on Broadway is almost a whole different show entirely.

Everyone has their preference in what kind of show they like, and that's fine--all the power to A Gentleman's Guide, If/Then, Bullets, Bridges, or whichever may be someone's cup of tea, but I don't understand all of the comparisons to the staged synopsis-of-the-movie theme park shows.

No offense to those performers, they are very good and dedicated, but I love seeing something new.

[chrisanegron]

Posted: 4/24/14 at 8:26pm

I wish that Heathers: The Musical should have got some recognition. That show is AMAZING. Especially Barrett Wilbert Weed's performance as Veronica.

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 4/24/14 at 8:29pm

Had there been separate categories for Broadway and Off-Broadway for acting, then I think Barrett Wilbert Weed would have been nominated. But up against the Broadway ladies, its a tough race.