Mien Dammen und Herren, ma dames et mesuers, ladies and gentlemen, it's Broadways biggest night! The 2011 Tony Awards ceremony is this evening (June 12th) on CBS! This will be the 16th year in a row that I have watched The Tony Awards, and it never ceases to be like Christmas morning to me.
Some people hate awards shows. I'm not one of those people. Nor am I one of those who likes to see who people are wearing and all of that gossipy type stuff. I enjoy most awards shows, but Tony and I have a special bond. It's because I feel a certain connection with the shows that are nominated. I feel like these shows are my friends. Some of them are my enemies. When my friends win I like to cheer for them. When my enemies win I like to tell my friends it's alright because they're prettier. Either way, I enjoy watching what happens. So, what will happen tonight?
If The Book of Mormon does not win in nearly every category that it is nominated for I will be surprised. My take on things is below.
Best musical: The Book of Mormon (and it should)
Best Play: War Horse (Jerusalem should)
Best book: The Book of Mormon (and it probably should)
Best original score: The Book of Mormon (The Scottsboro Boys should)
Best revival of a play: The Normal Heart (and it most definitely should)
Best Revival of a musical: Anything Goes (and it should)
Leading Actor in a play: This is where things get interesting. It will probably go to Mark Rylance for Jerusalem, but COULD go to either Bobby Cannavale or Joe Mantello. Brian Bedford and Al Pacino are in the wrong category simply because they are big stars and therefore have no chance of winning.
Lead Actress in a play: Francis McDormand hands down.
Leading Actor in a musical: This is also interesting. Some people are predicting a split vote between Andrew Rannels and Josh Gad for The Book of Mormon putting one of the other guys on top. I think Andrew Rannels will squeak by with a win, but seriously, as long as Norbert Leo Butz (as talented as he most def is) does not win for that piece of poo Catch me if you can I will be happy.
Leading Actress in a musical: I think it's gonna be Sutton Foster, but it COULD be Patina Miller. Both got excellent reviews.
Featured Actress in a play: Ellen Barkin for the The Normal Heart will probably win. This is the category I am most torn up about who I think SHOULD win. Judith Light elevated Lombardi to a place it wouldn't have been brought to without her, and Edie Falco in The House of Blue Leaves just melted your face off with acting power.
Featured Actor in a musical: Probably go to Rory O'malley for The Book of Mormon but could also go to John Larroquette for How to Succeed. I think one of the Scottsboro boys should win.
Featured Actress in a musical: Nikki M. James could win just for being in The Book of Mormon. I would LOVE to see Tammy Blanchard win, or Laura Benanti.
Scenic design of a play: War horse
Scenic design of a musical: The book of Mormon
Costume design of a play: The Importance of Being Earnest
Costume design of a musical: Priscilla Queen of the desert
Lighting of a play: War horse (Bengal Tiger SHOULD win)
Lighting of a musical: The Book of Mormon
Sound design of a play: War horse
Sound design of a musical: The book of Mormon
Direction of a play. Joel Grey and George C. Wolfe for The Normal Heart
Best direction of a musical: Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker for The Book of Mormon
Best Choreography: Kathleen marshal should win for Anything goes but it could go to Casey Nicholaw for The book of Mormon. I'd also be thrilled if Susan Stroman won for The Scottsboro boys because it was the best choreography of her career thus far (even better than The Producers).
Orchestrations will probably go to the book of Mormon.
Well there you have it folks! It's 7:55 pm and it's time for me to grab a drink, use the rest room and park my butt in front of the TV! Enjoy the show!
No comments:
Post a Comment