Way Too Early 2019 Tony Predictions thread

[BroadwayRox3588]

Santino is the one to beat for Leading Actor in a Musical.

Also, I know these comments are from earlier in the month, but don't feed the trolls.

[JBroadway]

Stephen75 said: "Don't forget Keri Russell/Adam Driver for Burn This."

 

Forgot about them too! Are we sure that's happening though? I know they said it's confirmed, but theatres are in pretty short supply. Maybe they're waiting for a closing announcement. 



"Im wondering if Bolger will be leading or featured. I could see where maybe she drops down to avoid some harsh competition."

 

I mean, it's definitely possible. It wouldn't be the first time a protagonist character has been bumped down to featured. But until we learn otherwise, I'm inclined to think she'll be leading because Scout IS very much the protagonist of the story. 

 

 

 

[VotePeron]

When was the last time a performer won for the same category 2 years in a row? The only scenario I can imagine Glenda Jackson losing is if Andrea Martin becomes an underdog with the “Glenda won last year” mentality among voters.

[SomethingPeculiar]

VotePeron said: "When was the last time a performer won for the same category 2 years in a row? The only scenario I can imagine Glenda Jackson losing is if Andrea Martin becomes an underdog with the “Glenda won last year” mentality among voters. "

Judith Light!

[MadsonMelo]

Will Laura Donnelly be lead or featured? She won the Olivier for lead.

Also, Mercedes Ruehl! Lead too? And Cherry Jones?
 

Both lead and featured actresses categories will be stacked!

As of now I'm torn between Ruth Wilson e Keenan-Bolger for the featured award.

For lead, it will be hard to someone beat Jackson doing freakin' Shakespeare!

[MadsonMelo]

I have the feeling that we'll only have four contenders in Actress in a Musical. The rules express that we need seven contenders to have five nominees, right?

As of now the only true leads are Barks, J. Block and O'Hara. Probably the lead from King Kong, but what other three contenders do we can probably have? I don't know.

[IdinaBellFoster]

You’re forgetting BEETLEJUICE and THE PROM, both of which have a leading actress.

If GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY transfer we might have another. Plus one of the HEAD OVER HEELS woman could be petitioned lead.

Sounds like we’ll have at least six, probably seven.

[JBroadway]

RE: lead actress in a musical, I think we really have to wait this one out. So many ensemble-y shows with very blurry lines as to who is leading and who is featured. Time will tell. Still, it seems like Kelli O'Hara and Stephanie J Block are the early frontrunners, on paper at least. 

[Angelica_loves_musicals]

Now that both Beetlegeuse and King Kong are in previews. What are people thinking these shows will bring in awards? I feel like both will get noms for tech for sure and potentially Brightman nom for leading actor.
Also I’m just wanting to say I’d be very surprised to see someone beat Fontana’s performance in Tootsie. It’s seriously phenomenal.

[GeorgeandDot]

Sophia Anne Caruso is getting a lot of acclaim for her performance in Beetlejuice. I see her getting a nom. Anyone know if her role is more lead or supporting?

[BroadwayConcierge]

King Kong deserves nominations for Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design. But that’s it.

[Clyde15]

I don’t know if it’s even possible but people have mentioned The King Kong puppet potentially getting nominated. Doubt that could even happen but it would be cool to see

[IdinaBellFoster]

GeorgeandDot said: "Sophia Anne Caruso is getting a lot of acclaim for her performance in Beetlejuice. I see her getting a nom. Anyone know if her role is more lead or supporting?"

I imagine they'd want to push her Leading to make room for Butler & Kritzer in Featured. 

[InTheBathroom1]

I could see them giving the Puppet (designers, operators, etc.) a special Tony Award.

[Catsbroadwayfan]

BroadwayConcierge said: "King Kong deserves nominations for Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design. But that’s it. "

Beetlejuice is 10000 times better

[bwayphreak234]

BroadwayConcierge said: "King Kong deserves nominations for Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design. But that’s it. "

While I agree that King Kong could slip in for a nomination for sound design, I can’t imagine a world in which the scenic and lighting designs will be nominated. The “set” was 90% REALLY bad projections, and the lighting was laughable at many points (the lasers on Skull Island...?)... what could have been a technical wonder in terms of physical production was a let down. 

[disneybroadwayfan22]

BEETLEJUICE

Guranteed wins:
Best Direction
Best Scenic Design
Best Lighting Design

Strong contenders:

Best Lead Actor - Alex Brightman
Best Leading Actress - Sophia Anne Caruso
Best Featured Actress - Leslie Kritzer
Best Costume Design

Guranteed noms:
Best Musical
Best Book
Best Sound Design

[dramamama611]

Guaranteed?   Noms can't even be guaranteed at this point.  But WINS??

[disneybroadwayfan22]

The scenic design for Beetlejuice has very phenomenal stagecraft throughout the show from moving sets to extremely cool technology for the home. The lighting design is chaotic and fills every space of the set with patterns, flashes, and cold colors.  Alex Timbers has a great leadership with the elements and stagecraft. He is doing impressive work out there.

[JBroadway]

I definitely think the Kong puppet is a strong contender for the Special Achievement Tony. Much like the puppetry in War Horse was. In fact I’d be very surprised if they DON’T get the soecial Tony. Although the key difference between War Horse and King Kong is that War Horse was actually well-received outside of the puppetry alone. So maybe anti-Kong sentiment will dissuade the committee from giving them the award.

[Mike Barrett]

At this point for Musical, in expecting the following.

A Gril From The North County (Assuming it transfers)
Tootsie
Beettlejuice
Be More Chill

Possibly a 5th nom for Aint Too Proud if it does well.

For new play, I'm thinking The Ferryman has the tony locked up but there's a lot more new plays coming in this spring. I would say this and The Network will get nominated.

Revival of a play will 100% be between King Lear and The Waverly Gallery.

Hoping some for revival musicals get announced. Should be an interesting awards season to follow!

[CT2NYC]

I predict Tom Glynn-Carney will win Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Ferryman.

[henrikegerman]

VotePeron said: "When was the last time a performer won for the same category 2 years in a row?"

I believe it will have been six years before next's year's ceremony, not all that long in the scheme of things.
Judith Light won best featured actress in a play, 2012 and 2013. 

Vis a vis that category this year, I expect Ruth Wilson might just triumph as Cordelia and Fool in King Lear.  I'm almost as excited to see her in Lear as I am to see Jackson.

I expect that Boys in the Band will be remembered with nods for best revival and perhaps for best director.
I would be shocked if Robin de Jesus was not nominated for best featured actor.  And I would not be at all shocked if this phenomenally talented already twice Tony-nominated actor gets the Tony for his Emory.  For me and many others, he was the standout (among many other fine performances).
 

[SomethingPeculiar]

FERRYMAN is the play to beat after last night. I expect this to be the Curious Incident/Coast of Utopia/August: Osage County of this season. At this point, the three unknowns in the play category seem to be Mockingbird, Gary, and, Hillary & Clinton. The other titles have all played elsewhere or already opened.

With NETWORK, it probably depends on how much they love Ivo's production and Cranston's performance, but the written script is almost identical to the film. If this category had the same rules as the "Best Score" category, it probably wouldn't be eligible.

[CedricOates]

Do not tell me that Be More Chill might win Beat Musical this year lol