Tony Award Eligibility - Acting- Page 2

[Blackbird3]

Posted: 4/7/14 at 7:03pm

henrikegerman - I am basing it on the fact that her name is below the credits. However, you have a valid point, so I've moved her into the Leading category. I realize that it's difficult to predict these categories, but I wanted to make this list partly to have a better understanding of how the committee operates. I'm learning a lot from this thread! When the committee meets again to determine the eligibility of the remaining shows, I'm positive changes will be made to it.

MNC77 - Thanks for your suggestions! I've added them to the list.

[Blackbird3]

Posted: 4/25/14 at 6:01pm

I updated this list based on the rulings today by the Tony Committee. Hope I didn't forget anyone!

[madbrian]

Posted: 4/25/14 at 6:30pm

Is the supporting cast of Inishmaan missing from the original post?

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 4/25/14 at 6:56pm

I'd add Cass Morgan to the potential Supporting Actress catagory for Bridges.

[rzf1234]

Posted: 4/25/14 at 7:29pm

Can someone explain the eligibility that would have Andy Karl NOT nominated as a leading actor - he was in pretty much every scene of Rocky. I feel like that was a very obvious ruling but it says he was "elevated" implying he was only up for featured until now - what am I missing. Thanks!!

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 4/25/14 at 7:56pm

Category placement is initially determined by billing on opening night. If an actor is billed above the title they are considered leading and if they are not they are considered featured. The producers can then petition to have an actor moved into a different category, which the nominating committee will then either grant or deny. The committee also has the power to make a determination on their own with or without a petition if it's a clear cut case of an actor not being in the appropriate category based on the billing, though I'm not sure how often they actually exercise that power.

[rzf1234]

Posted: 4/26/14 at 11:11am

Thank you for the clarification! One further point - are there particular reasons or rules for determining billing by the producers on opening night? Again, the in the Rocky case, is it just simply that they wanted "Rocky" to be the first thing / name people see? Because it seems in no way that Andy Karl is simply "featured". Thanks again!

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 4/26/14 at 12:17pm

One reason can be to emphasize the title more, rather than the star power. Another is that if an actor is billed above the title and an understudy goes on for them, the producers are obligated to issue refunds or exchanges (before the show, of course). The reason for this is that having the actor above the title implies you are buying tickets to see that specific person rather than the show itself. So if you buy tickets for "Andy Karl in Rocky" and Andy Karl is out, they have to issue refunds. If you just by tickets for "Rocky", it doesn't matter who goes on.

[rzf1234]

Posted: 4/26/14 at 12:28pm

wow! ask the right question and you learn something new. had seen 35+ shows in the past few years since moving to nyc. good to know for when i take my mom to see if/then. if idina is not there... will be asking for a refund.

thanks!

[Blackbird3]

Posted: 4/26/14 at 1:03pm

madbrian - You are correct. I added Sarah Greene and Pat Shortt based on reviews, but I'm not familiar with the show, so if there is someone else missing, please do let me know!

Michael Bennett - Thank you! I added both Cass Morgan and Whitney Bashor.