With such a weak year for new musicals on Broadway, and with The Band’s Visit ineligible, I wonder if we could have our 3rd-ever Off-Broadway winner of Best Musical this year! KPop? The Lucky Ones, maybe?
I hope Billie Piper doesn’t walk away without an award.
No about SpongeBob. The Band's Visit wasn't eligible. I doubt it will win here or at the Tonys. I think KPOP might win.
That being said, what a mess. Alex Gemignani over Alex Newell and Jack O'Brien over Michael Arden. Also, it looked like no Hailey Kilgore or Lauren Ambrose for lead actress. No Torch Song, McArdle in Lead actor, no Diana Rigg, little for Harry Potter. Wow.
Carousel getting 12 nominations (including Jack O'Brien for director) and My Fair Lady getting a mere five (and not even including Lauren Ambrose or Scenic Design) has officially affirmed that the Drama Desks are a complete and utter joke.
BroadwayConcierge said: "Carouselgetting 12 nominations (including Jack O'Brien for director) andMy Fair Ladygetting a mere five (and not even including Lauren Ambrose or Scenic Design) has officially affirmed that the Drama Desks are a complete and utter joke."
Seriously! I CRINGED several times while reading the nominees!
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "