Shame that Alexander Hanson got snubbed...he's fantastic in Night Music. So pleased for Finian's Rainbow though, and I love that Kate Baldwin and Terri White got nominated. Updated On: 4/26/10 at 11:41 AM
Never forget that the "Outer Space" Critics chose Victor/Victoria over Rent for Best Musical. I think last year they gave the most nominations to Young Frankenstein, which did not get a Tony Nomination.
Memphis has competition from The Scottsboro Boys and Bloody Bloody. It also benefits from being, you know, the only original musical of the year that didn't receive (much) critical bile.
The Tonys will be a different ballgame, since the strong elements of this season's off-Broadway musicals aren't in play.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."