2017 Drama Desk Nominations & Awards- Page 6

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:21pm

Lead Actress in a Musical: Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:22pm

C'mon Bette...

[Trish2]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:25pm

...and she couldn't show up? and what's up with David Cromer? Why can't he speak?

[cristalconnors]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:26pm

Do you suppose Gavin Creel is dating Taylor Trensch? He thanks him a lot in interviews and now in acceptance speeches. Any rumors?

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:28pm

Book of a Musical: Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:28pm

cristalconnors, I always assume so because Trensch is his scene partner in Dolly!. He's literally next to Gavin in every moment.

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:28pm

Not dating, but their characters work as a duo, so he has to thank his partner-in-crime.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:29pm

Would love to take a moment to point out at this point that Come From Away and Great Comet now have more Drama Desk awards than Dear Evan Hansen, which theoretically should place them ahead for next weekend, unless the hype machine of DEH is unstoppable. Really hoping to see CFA and GC1812 repeat their success next week!

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:30pm

Music: David Yazbek, The Band’s Visit

[cristalconnors]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:31pm

I don't disagree that he is thanking a scene partner. It just seems to be a bit more emotional than thanking a friend, that's all. Just curious.

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:32pm

VotePeron said: "Would love to take a moment to point out at this point that Come From Away and Great Comet now have more Drama Desk awards than Dear Evan Hansen, which theoretically should place them ahead for next weekend, unless the hype machine of DEH is unstoppable. Really hoping to see CFA and GC1812 repeat their success next week!"

While factually correct, I don't think we can really make the comparison as DEH competed when it was Off-Broadway, while both CFA and COMET are competing as (mostly) new Broadway productions this year. 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:34pm

Lyrics: David Yazbek, The Band’s Visit

[VotePeron]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:34pm

IdinaBellFoster said:]

While factually correct, I don't think we can really make the comparison as DEH competed when it was Off-Broadway, while both CFA and COMET are competing as (mostly) new Broadway productions this year. 
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What? DEH has not changed, hardly at all, since it's transfer. Comet was ONLY eligible for limited awards this year since it truly changed so much. And then Come From Away is a broadway debut? I really don't understand your reasoning?

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:35pm

Revival of a Play: Jitney

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:36pm

I loved Dolly and I loved Bette's performance but at this point, she is really seeming to be a poor sport when it comes to the awards. First the news with her not performing (which I know we don't know the real reason why) but now with her not even showing up to the Drama Desk Awards. It's not like she's on the other side of the country filming a movie, she is literally in the city performing and she had to know she had a very good chance of winning. Just a big disappointment.

[DAME]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:38pm

n2nbaby said: "I loved Dolly and I loved Bette's performance but at this point, she is really seeming to be a poor sport when it comes to the awards. First the news with her not performing (which I know we don't know the real reason why) but now with her not even showing up to the Drama Desk Awards. It's not like she's on the other side of the country filming a movie, she is literally in the city performing and she had to know she had a very good chance of winning. Just a big disappointment.

 

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Yeah.  What a bummer.  But maybe she had a good reason.  She has been to the other ones.  Maybe she hates these things.  Who knows.  I am still hoping she performs next week. 

Updated On: 6/4/17 at 10:38 PM

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:38pm

Play: Oslo

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:40pm

DAME said: "n2nbaby said: "I loved Dolly and I loved Bette's performance but at this point, she is really seeming to be a poor sport when it comes to the awards. First the news with her not performing (which I know we don't know the real reason why) but now with her not even showing up to the Drama Desk Awards. It's not like she's on the other side of the country filming a movie, she is literally in the city performing and she had to know she had a very good chance of winning. Just a big disappointment.

 

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Yeah.  What a bummer.  But maybe she had a good reason.  Maybe she hates these things.  Who knows.  I am still hoping she performs next week. 

 

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I was definitely holding out hope, mainly because her not performing just seems SO ludacris but after tonight, I'm not holding my breath. That being said, I wish they would perform "Elegance" instead of "Penny."

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:42pm

Revival of a Musical: Hello, Dolly!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:45pm

IdinaBellFoster said: "VotePeron said: "Would love to take a moment to point out at this point that Come From Away and Great Comet now have more Drama Desk awards than Dear Evan Hansen, which theoretically should place them ahead for next weekend, unless the hype machine of DEH is unstoppable. Really hoping to see CFA and GC1812 repeat their success next week!"

While factually correct, I don't think we can really make the comparison as DEH competed when it was Off-Broadway, while both CFA and COMET are competing as (mostly) new Broadway productions this year. "

 

Sorry I wasn't exactly clear - what I mean is I don't think Off-Broadway shows are always rewarded at the same level as the Broadway productions at the Drama Desk awards. That's why I think it's unfair to compare DEH with COMET and CFA this year. Just my opinion. 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:45pm

Musical: Come from Away

[VotePeron]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:47pm

Very happy for Come From Away. Next Sunday is going to be a bloodbath. I cannot wait.

[smidge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:52pm

n2nbaby said: "I loved Dolly and I loved Bette's performance but at this point, she is really seeming to be a poor sport when it comes to the awards. First the news with her not performing (which I know we don't know the real reason why) but now with her not even showing up to the Drama Desk Awards. It's not like she's on the other side of the country filming a movie, she is literally in the city performing and she had to know she had a very good chance of winning. Just a big disappointment.

I wonder if Bette just doesn't want to be the center of attention and therefore stays away.  She has to make a difficult  decision of being a part of the Broadway community or overshadowing the Broadway community. 

 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:53pm

Win totals for the winning Broadway productions:

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: 4
Come from Away: 3
Hello, Dolly!: 3
Jitney: 3
The Little Foxes: 3
Bandstand: 2
War Paint: 2
Anastasia: 1
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: 1
The Encounter: 1
Groundhog Day: 1
Indecent: 1
Oslo: 1
The Play That Goes Wrong: 1
Present Laughter: 1
The Price: 1
Sweat: 1

[Trish2]

Posted: 6/4/17 at 10:54pm

If only the TONY Awards moved along this quickly!

Updated On: 6/4/17 at 10:54 PM