Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Musicaldudepeter
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/18/10
#1Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 3:49pmI don't care how early in the season it is, or how many or few performances we've seen, I wanna know can Kelli O'Hara ride this overdue wave to a victory next June? Who is her biggest competition: Kristin Chenoweth, Laura Michelle Kelly (is Neverland transferring?), whoever plays Mona in Whorehouse... Anyone else?
#2Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 3:51pm
How could any of us know this when we haven't seen any of the performances? Silly 
But no, I don't think Kelli can win a tony by just having the overdue factor. If someone is better than her, then well...
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#2Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 3:53pmThinking you should post this six months from now...
FishermanBob
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/9/12
#3Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 4:02pm
@Musicaldudepeter, unfortunately the answer is no. And I know this cause this board's foremost expert on Kelli O'Hara, the Tonys and Musicals in general, a guy by the name of Musicaldudepeter posted this thoughtful analysis back in June. You can argue with him if you want, but he really seems to have thought it out carefully. If you do decide to argue with him, let us know please so we can watch.
Posted by Musicaldudepeter June 9, 2014 09:29:30 AM
"As much as I'd love Kelli to win for King & I, I don't really see it happening... Anna is a great role, but Gertrude Lawrence won the Tony because of who she was and because it was a new show, and she was the star; Donna Murphy won by default 'cause Julie Andrews declined her nomination... Leading me to believe that it is not a strong enough role to win a best actress Tony (in MY opinion). Kristin may be unbeatable in On the Twentieth Century, or indeed, someone fresh and new may come along a la Jessie Mueller and have a better role. Anna is a gorgeous part, but, much like Nellie Forbush, it wouldn't really come out on top in an award category unless it was the best of a weak bunch. It isn't as flashy as Mrs. Lovett, Rose, Miss Adelaide, etc. I'd like to be proven wrong, but I don't know when Kelli will finally get her Tony."
#4Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 4:52pm
As of now, the competition looks to be:
Kristen Chenoweth
Erin Davie/Emily Padgett
Laura Michelle Kelly (if she stays with 'Finding Neverland')
Kelli O'Hara
Whoever will be starring in 'Fun Home'
We don't even know if 'Best Little Whorehouse' will be coming in this season yet. I wouldn't be surprised if we end up seeing it in the 2015-16 season along with 'Fiddler on the Roof' and (possibly) 'Miss Saigon'.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#5Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 7:17pmI'm beginning to hope she doesn't, just so the OP can start more threads lamenting her snub.
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#6Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 7:33pm
Best little whorehouse is looking at a 2016 bow so count that out. I totally agree with Jeffrey's predictions. I think its gonna be:
Kelli O'hara-The King and I
Kristin Chenoweth-On the Twentieth Century
Erin Davie/Emily Padgett-Side Show
Whoever plays that little girl from Fun Home
Laura Osnes-Dames at Sea (IF it comes this season)
If not than I think one of the leading ladies in Dr Zhigango, The Last Ship, and Finding Neverland will take the last nomination.
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#7Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 8:05pmI hope that THE VISIT transfers. Chita Rivera delivers a phenomenal performance.
#8Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 8:18pmoh i didn't even think about that ljay889! Yea Chita would even have a good chance at winning probably
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LittleEdieFan
Understudy Joined: 12/21/13
#9Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 8:29pmOK, now that we have worked out who will win in 2015, what about 2016?
Wynbish
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/27/12
#10Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 8:31pmSo, given that Anna is one of four musical roles for women to have won more than one Tony, the OP has decided that it has gone from a "won't deserve to win" to a "will definitely win".
#11Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 10:34pmIt will be a strong category for sure!
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#12Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 10:40pm2016!? With so many shows hovering from out of town waiting for theaters (that haven't even been given to 2015 shows) I'd be impressed with anyone who could come up with more than 2 names. :)
#13Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 10:44pm
For 2016:
The lead in Sara Bareilles musical, Waitress (Laura Benanti?)
Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet (Ariana Grande?)
Mona in whorehouse
Esmeralda in Hunchback (Ciara Rene?)
Danielle de Barbarac in Ever After (Sierra Boggess?)
Kim in Miss Saigon (Eva Noblezada?)
Also for 2015, Maybe Kate Baldwin in Can-Can if it comes this season and possibly Vanessa Hudgens in Gigi. Is there a leading actess in An American in Paris?
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Updated On: 10/12/14 at 10:44 PM
#14Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 10:44pm
I LOVE this stuff!!! 
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RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#15Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 11:29pm
I don't think it's a super strong season for female leads like it has been in the past. I don't think there's anyone who is a "lock" or any show that is a "lock."
Who knows, maybe King & I will be a hot mess. Maybe Nerds will happen and be amazing, etc.
#16Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 11:33pm
To the OP: You may not care if it is too early, but it is.
Updated On: 10/11/14 at 11:33 PM
#17Best Actress in a Musical 2015
Posted: 10/11/14 at 11:35pmWell, get a load of you, Philly Pinto! Well done.
