In going over my Tony picks again, I came across the pattern that this is Judith Light's third consecutive nomination in the same category. If not a record, this has to at least be an anomaly...
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If anyone deserves to be a record breaker, it's Judith Light. Just thinking about how much I love her as an actress an as a person makes me so happy I could cry.
I'm not talking in terms of overall noms...but consecutive ones. I can't think of any other actress who got as many nominations IN A ROW (regardless of wins)
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Wasn't a huge fan of Other Desert Cities OR Assembled Parties, but absolutely adored Judith Light's performances in both. More power to her for picking great projects-- anyone know what's in the pipeline for her for next season?
Judith Light is such a brilliant actress and I'm so happy that she has shown us that talent on stage. Her performance in Other Desert Cities was breathtaking and I can't wait to see her in The Assembled Parties next week.
Apart from the nominations, very impressive that in three consec. seasons one actor found meaty roles in three NEW plays and made the most of them. How often does that happen? Light's recent success is beginning to suggest the kind of careers select Broadway stars had in the distant past. (note: each of Harris's and Dewhurst's nomination trifectas included 2 revivals)
It seems like Judith Light has carved out a rather nice niche for herself on Broadway. A suggestion I'd casually made to a friend during the run of "Other Desert Cities" was that if the show were to remain open, I'd have loved to see Judith Light's take on Polly, particularly as I'm certain it would have been very interesting and different performance.
I am in total agreement with you and you are absolutely correct about how deserving Judith Light is as a real person and then also as a great actress/performer. She always brings so much more to her performances and roles than just what's on the page/script/etc...I truly admire her and especially her work in fighting AIDS/Cancer/Human Rights. Even if she doesn't have a play lined up for next year I hope they bring her back on Dallas (after that nasty old Hollywood fall down the stairs routine)! Good Luck Judith!!
I remember seeing her on UGLY BETTY and being surprised that the lady from WHO'S THE BOSS was in it, then being completely blown away by her ability to combine humor and pathos so seamlessly. She was great on that show (shockingly, her only Emmy nomination comes from it). Then, I saw her in OTHER DESERT CITIES and thought she was out of the world.
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