Say you had the power of granting one performance/technical aspect/production with a Tony in their respective category this year...who/what would it be and why?
I'd have to say I would grant Mary McCormack the Best Featured Actress in a Play Tony because she was the one thing from BOEING-BOEING that made me jump out of my seat with excitement. And because she is simply the most award-worthy aspect of that production.
Best Revival of a Musical for Sunday in the Park with George. It's a gorgeous production and the best thing I've seen on stage in years. Also, the award used to be given to the most innovative production of a revival, and from what I've seen and read I definitely think that Sunday is the most innovative.
I've been saying this over and over, but - Jenna Russell for leading actress in a musical. Her Dot is stunning. I cried more than once during the performance. I couldn't speak afterwords, SITPWG is so beautiful and she gives the respect it is due. Anyone can tell through seeing her performance that SITPWG really means something to her, and it makes her Dot all the more real.
"As we all should probably have learned by now, to be a Stephen Sondheim fan is to have one's heart broken at regular intervals" - Frank Rich
Dearest, how can this be so? You were dead, you know. - Candide
Oh my god, this show has everything! Half naked guys and girl on girl action! - [title of show]
(My avatar? Why, yes! That is Laura Benanti making out with a chick!)
Don't Shoot me but I still say the trio (Lupone,Benanti,Gaines) Have all three of them have truly strong performances in the own respected roles. So I think they deserve it. I think Laura Deserves he second tony because her transformation is just astounding through out it. Patti cause she gives a truly solid performance. Also Gaines because he captures the true essence of Herbie. Please don't kill me.
"I think lying to children is really important, it sets them off on the right track" -Sherie Rene Scott-
I agree with the trio of Gypsy but if I could only gurentee one of them to win as much as I love Lupone and idolize her Id say I would gurentee that Benanti wins. From the moment she says Im a pretty girl mama into the strip she transforms into a confident beautiful woman. This 9 minutes on stage is like watching a master class in character transformation she is incredible and I think she deserves that award. And since I think Patti can win without my help id give Benanti the extra push.
<------ Me and my friends with patti Lupone at my friends afterparty for her concert with audra mcdonald during the summer of 2007.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
I'm speaking for another here. I hope that's all right. I just think it could spur an interesting discussion.
A teacher of mine saw IN THE HEIGHTS and GYPSY on the same day. When he and I talked about the shows, he believes that Olga Merediz should take the Tony over Laura Benanti.
Personally, I'm one (of very few) who really didn't enjoy Laura's performance. I thought it was very overdone, and I disagree with the Strip being a master of character transformation. The first strip was funny. She was uncomfortable and worked through it, and I actually loved it. But, after the first one, it didn't go ANYWHERE. I found some of her "awkwardness" stretched into slapstick. Maybe I saw her on a really off day because I've read nothing but praise for her on these boards. She didn't sound fantastic on "Little Lamb", so maybe she was sick. But, based on the performance I saw, I don't think she's a lock.
I was expecting all the theatre queens to scream "Patti". But I guess they'll do that later. Along with the LuPwning references.
For me, I'd go with Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Score for In the Heights. One of the freshest, most captivating shows I've seen in years, with a beautiful score that ties it all together. I wouldn't mind him for Best Actor, too.
Other than Mermaid (which deserves to win atleast ONE award), I'd totally love to see Kerry take the Lead Actress Award from Patti, as Kerry is long deserved of one.
I'd say best revival, but I haven't seen South Pacific yet (seeing it Tony Sunday), so I'll reserve judgment until then.
I'd say Jenna Russel, but Patti is so good I can't take it away from Patti.
So I'm going to go with Daniel Evans. George is one of the most, if not the most challenging lead male role right now, and Daniel approaches it with grace, intensity, and beauty.
I suppose I'd say the GYPSY trio, but since they're favored to win (mostly), I'd really like to see Daniel Evans. He gave a really lovely performance in SUNDAY.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.