This was an incredibly solid year for plays, and I wouldn't be disappointed with any of these taking home the award. Kenita R. Miller (for colored girls) 9/2 Dont miss the fun. Below, see our 2022 Tony Awards predictions in 17 of the 25 categories. Thoughts of a Colored Man 21/2, BEST PLAY REVIVAL Ilana Keller: If ever there was a season for an ensemble Tony Award, this was it. The aesthetic is moreAlice in Neon-Dance-Club Landthan grimy New York, as more than a few people have grumbled, but having a predictable brand does equal name recognition. 3. A Strange Loop 82/25. "Paradise Square" may just surprise, though. But I might wager that it goes to Jesse Williams.
2022 Tony Nominations Preview and Predictions: The Musicals - AwardsWatch 2022 Tonys predictions: Complete odds for 75th annual Tony Awards Who will walk away with the hardware on Sunday night? The self-described "big,Black,queer-ass Americanmusical won a 2022 Pulitzer Prize, and it's telling a story the theater industry and wider world needs to hear. We expect another design win for the ace spectacularists of, This category is always a wild card, since so few voters know what they're listening for. Here are our predictions in each category. Download our free and easy app for Apple/iPhone devices or Android (Google Play) to compete. "Six" is a mega-watt musical that should be experienced by all. The race:Even ifA Strange Loop loses Best Musical in an upset, Michael R. Jackson is nearly certain to win in this category. "American Buffalo" by David Mamet, starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss, would be my third choice. If one of them will be indeed be left off the list, its Funny Girl that seems to have the most trouble drumming up support, and looks most likely to miss out here. With just under a week left before the Tonys, the time has come for Vultures official, absolutely 100 percent correct, not-at-all-stab-in-the-dark predictions. The Musical, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, a season in which they figured prominently. Which starry production will be left out of the musical revival race? BESTORCHESTRATIONSDavid Cullan,CompanyTom Curran,SixSimon Hale,Girl from the North CountryCharlie Rosen,A Strange LoopJason Michael Webb and David Holcenberg,MJ. Claybourne Elder (Company) 15/2 ", Simon Russell Beale, "The Lehman Trilogy", Ruben Santiago-Hudson, "Lackawanna Blues".
Predicting the 2022 Tony Awards nominations The race:Montana Levi Blanco's vast and witty array of time-spanning costumes is the favorite in this race, though Jane Greenwood'sPlaza Suitecostumes work harder than one of its stars. But "The Lehman Trilogy" getsmy vote. Girl From the North Country, Conor McPhersonMJ, Lynn NottageMr. Regardless of its moral unease,MJis so dazzlingly dance-forward, it seems like the favorite and this gives the voters a chance to recognize it somewhere because its unlikely to win anything else. The Minutes 11/2 The pool of people who vote for the Tony Awards is a small one and this year, its probably even smaller. It goes without saying that Foster is dynamo. 'The Masked Singer' spoilers: Who is Medusa? Thats true, too, of Six, in which each cast member gets equal time in the spotlight (and in which each of the six performers are eligible for lead actress in a musical). BC: We almost have to give it to "Company," right?
2023 Tony Awards slugfest: Final predictions for musical nominations Tony Predictions: Who Will Win the 2022 Tony Awards? - Variety BEST COSTUME DESIGN OF A MUSICALFly Davis, Caroline, or ChangeToni-Leslie James,Paradise SquareWilliam Ivey Long,DianaSanto Loquasto,The Music ManGabriella Slade,SixPaul Tazewell,MJ. "Girl From The North Country," Conor McPherson, "Mr. Saturday Night," Billy Crystal, Lowell Ganz andBabaloo Mandel, "Paradise Square," Christina Anderson, Craig Lucas andLarry Kirwan. The Tony Awards eligibility cut-off date for the 2022-23 season is April 27, 2023, for all Broadway productions which meet all other eligibility requirements. IK:There was one particular nomination I hoped to see for "Diana" (cough, Jeanna de Waal, cough) this wasn't it. This play is three hours long, and I was disappointed when it ended. Hugh Jackman (The Music Man) 5/1 On the other hand, the chances for surprise are slim in the race for featured actress in a musical: The win looks sure to go to Patti LuPone, the iconic Broadway star making her mark on the iconic Company tune, Ladies Who Lunch. Her co-star, Matt Doyle, is most frequently mentioned as the choice for featured actor in a musical, although Jared Grimes (Funny Girl) and John-Andrew Morrison (Strange Loop) also got voters attention. Joyce and Chris tackle the highs and lows of each show and see how the winners aged. Why:If theres a contingent of boomer voters who love Dylan (and it feels like there is), this could be the place they make themselves heard. At times. A Strange Loop 4/1 Not an easy play to sit through, but the costumes are impressive throughout especially the dinosaur in Act I. BC: Fly Davis for "Caroline, Or Change."
2022 Tony Awards Predictions- Page 2 - broadwayworld.com BC: Another tough category. But reviewerswerent universally enthusiasticabout the show, so I wouldnt be fully surprised by an upset fromThe Minutes, which has the advantage of a twist ending that (forbetter or worse) has kept audiences talking, or the deftly constructed and actedSkeleton Crew.
It tends to be lumped in with slate votes for the Best Musical winner, which gives, Photograph: Courtesy Matthew MurphyMoulin Rouge! The 2022 Tony Awards will be presented on Sunday, June 12, in two ceremonies across the. for colored girls 13/2 They also discuss Jesse Plemons (Love and Death) and Schmigadoon comedy categories. Read: Variety's Awards Circuit for the latest Tony Awards predictions in all categories. Host, musical guest details, 'American Idol' Top 26: Iam Tongi and Nutsa win over fans in Hawaii, but who will be eliminated? BEST SCOREJason Robert Brown and Amanda Green,Mr. Saturday NightJason Howland, Nathan Tysen and Masi Asare,Paradise SquareMichael R. Jackson,A Strange LoopTom Kitt and Michael Korie,Flying Over SunsetToby Marlow and Lucy Moss,Six. 2023 Emmy Predictions; TV Awards Calendar; . I do think "A Strange Loop" will win it's like the "Rent" of its time (I also said that about "Spring Awakening" in 2007). Doubtfire) 6/1 The. IK:"MJ" definitely has a shot here, but I also think "A Strange Loop" will win. Girl From the North Country 7/1 Thanks for subscribing! 2022 Tony Awards Predictions: A 'Trilogy,' a 'Loop' and a thriller of a lead actor in a musical race. The race:Michael R. Jackson is certain to win in this category. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Thats too many shows for too few slots. Ferguson's biggest competition comes from Chuck Cooper, whobroughtTrouble in Mindto asomber halt. Tony Gilroy's . BEST BOOK OF A MUSICALChristina Anderson, Craig Lucas and Larry Kirwan,Paradise SquareConor McPherson,Girl from the North CountryBilly Crystal, Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel,Mr. Saturday NightMichael R. Jackson,A Strange LoopLynn Nottage,MJ. American Idol sets Disney Night 2023 for May 14, but what will Katy Perry wear? Why:Do I think Hugh Jackman is kind of miscast inThe Music Man?
La La Anthony, Chloe Fineman Will Play Fashion Correspondents at Met Gala 2023. Patti LuPone (Company) 4/1 playwrights toxicity has poisoned any chance it, responded to a truly malicious video leak, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. One Lehman actor, Simon Russell Beale, has a lot of support, but it seems possible the entire Lehman triad might cancel each other out, in which case Parkers co-star David Morse could rise to the top for Drive. Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Lackawanna Blues) has his admirers too. Why:In this full lineupof Take Me Outstars (which seems to lack recognition for the best performance in the play, from Brandon Dirden! I thoroughly enjoyed them both and could see the Tony going to either of them. 1. The nominators leaned toward director Marianne Elliott's acclaimed, gender-swapped revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's groundbreaking Company,and so will voters. IK: The gender-flipping revival of "Company" was one of the most anticipated productions of the season. IK:I can confirm that Bill hated "How I Learned to Drive," but sitting two seats away from him, I did not have the same experience. But the man can convince a crowd tospend $20,000 on a sweaty whistle, so.
Ensemble work is also key in the well-reviewed but under-attended revival of For Colored Girls. But theres no award for ensembles at the Tonys, and barring the announcement of any special trophies, A Strange Loops John-Andrew Morrison and Jason Veasey, the ensemble members who play the main characters parents in pivotal sequences, seem most likely to nab a spot (or two) in the race for the supporting actor in a musical. Click the photo above to watch the video. Last year, Jeremy O. Harris' "Slave Play" ended up winning not one of its 12 nominations, a record for any play in the history of Tony Awards. BC: You know it's a good play when all three actors for "The Lehman Trilogy" are nominated. It does seem right to end thiswith an award for the Stephen Sondheim musical. Make or edit your own predictions before the nominations are unveiled on Monday morning. IK:Starting off agreeing with Bill seems like a dangerous precedent, but "The Lehman Trilogy" has a great shot here. BEST CHOREOGRAPHYCamille A. Its a wonderful night for Oscar, whenever you watch! Conor McPherson, "Girl From The North Country", Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, "Six: The Musical". The race seems to boil down to Joaquina Kalukango, who scored universal raves amid all the downbeat reviews of Paradise Square, and Sharon D. Clarke, whose galvanizing performance in Caroline, or Change was a must-see in the fall. The race: Marianne Elliott has already won three Tonys since 2011. That will likely translate into a win for Doyle, who delivers its rapid-fire neurosis. ), BEST DIRECTION OF A MUSICALStephen Brackett,A Strange LoopMarianne Elliott,CompanyConor McPherson,Girl from the North CountryLucy Moss and Jamie Armitage,SixChristopher Wheeldon,MJ. The Tony Awards eligibility cut-off date for the 2022-23 season is April 27, 2023, for all Broadway productions which meet all other eligibility requirements. Ilana Keller: If ever there was a season for an ensemble Tony Award, this was it. Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, Alfie Allen,HangmenChuck Cooper,Trouble in MindJesse Tyler Ferguson,Take Me OutRon Cephas Jones,ClydesMichael Oberholtzer,Take Me OutJesse Williams,Take Me Out. David Paymer (Mr. Editor's note: Theater lovers Ilana Keller and Bill Canacci offer their thoughts and predictions on this year's Tony Awards. By far, she was the highlight of "Paradise Square.". Originally scheduled to be released this week, the announcement has been postponed to Monday, May. Why:Shes Phylicia Rashad, and she was really good. (Sorry, A wide range of strong offerings this year makes this category one of the year's hardest to predict. Tony Awards Predictions: 'Strange Loop' and 'Lehman' Look Strong - The New York Times Advertisement A 'Strange' Wind Blowing: Tony Voters Like 'Loop' and 'Lehman' We surveyed voters ahead. Weadmit to a certain amount of wishful thinking in that regard: O'Connell gave the single most memorable performance of the season, bar none. The awards will be presented live coast-to-coast from Radio City Music Hall in New York. He not only starred in "Lackawanna Blues," but wrote and directed it.
2022 Tony Awards Predictions (Message Board) - BroadwayWorld (See also: The Band's Visit,Fun Home,Once.) The race:Conventional wisdom favors Mary-Louise Parker in this very tight category, but we think Dana H.'s Deirdre O'Connellhas a solidchanceto pull off a surprise win. Probably. The voters seem to really love it when things spin, andLehmans spare, haunted office set is most likely to have twirled its way into their hearts. Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng debate the big category switch by Kieran Culkin (Succession), who is now competing for Best Drama Actor. But British actor Clarke made a strong impression and so did Mare Winningham (Girl From the North Country), who also has support. The Music Man 17/2, BEST SCORE Broadway came roaring back from its long winter of coronavirus closures with 34 musicals, plays, and revivals opening in the 2021-2022 season. Jack Nicholson Reprises Role as Courtside Lakers Fan. Why:Makes big choices, feels like a pop concert! Alumni and Lush Orchestras Dominate the Field, Jock Zonfrillo, MasterChef Australia Judge, Dies at 46, Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Premiere Date Revealed by Steve Martin and Martin Short at Comedy Show (EXCLUSIVE), Matthew Lawrence: 'My Agency Fired Me' After I Refused to Take My Clothes Off for an Award-Winning Director, Super Mario Bros. Movie Officially Smashes $1 Billion Globally, Netflixs Saudi Arabian Psychological Thriller The Matchmaker Tackles Controversial Subject of Temporary Marriages, Says, The Late Late Show With James Corden Series Finale Scores 1.43 Million Viewers, Willie Nelsons 90th Birthday Is Smoking, With Snoop Dogg, George Strait and Neil Young Among the Party Favorites at the Hollywood Bowl, Adam McKay Reunites With Netflix for Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams Comedy Average Height, Average Build, Bill Hader Is Open to Playing Stefon Again, One Year After Saying He Might Retire the Character Due to Being Seen as a Stereotype, That Old Jack Black Magic: As the Villain of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' the Actor Gives His Peachiest Performance in Years, COVER STORY | How a Sex Scandal, Big Egos and Putin Led to Jeff Shells Sudden, No Payout Exit From NBCU, Ryan Goslings Greta Gerwig Barbie Tee and Margot Robbies Pink Two Piece Embrace Barbiecore, The Brilliance of Harry Belafonte in 12 Songs, Bob Odenkirk Joins The Bear Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE), Is This 'Beau Is Afraid' Character a De-Aged Joaquin Phoenix?