BWW Polls: Should PORGY AND BESS Be Eligible for a 'Best Book' Tony Award?

By: Apr. 06, 2012
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The revised book of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess has been the subject of much discussion since it's debut at A.R.T. last August, and according to Patrick Healy of the New York Times, there is still debate over its Tony eligibility. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, last week, when the Tony administration committee made a decision regarding David Alan Grier's eligibility as a featured actor, they 'took no action' with the musical's updated book (by Suzan-Lori Parks and Diedre Murray), thus making it ineligible for a 'Best Book of a Musical' Tony Award.

Click here to read more about the controversy.

This has got a lot of theatre lovers talking about whether the musical revival should have been considered for the Tony in the first place. What do you think? 

Tell us HERE by visiting the latest BWW Poll! Cast your vote by Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11:59pm when the poll closes!



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