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Post by lolalou on Feb 26, 2022 13:19:46 GMT
What shows are eligible for best actress?
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 26, 2022 14:13:23 GMT
We get it...you hated Frozen
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Post by teamyali on Feb 26, 2022 15:20:59 GMT
My assumption would be that the best Actress nominations will be Sutton Foster, Jessie Buckley, Beverley Knight and Steph McKeon. Dependant on whether she's in as supporting or lead Gabrielle Brooks (?) from Get Up Stand Up might take the fifth I think Gabrielle is being campaigned as supporting, based on the WOS and BroadwayWorld UK awards nominations. Unless a category fraud will happen…I mean, the Oscars and Emmys love to do this, I just don’t think the Oliviers do. Do the Tony awards like category frauds? I have a gut feel that there will be six nominees per category, given the two-year gap that happened and also in line with what the BAFTAs have now (six nominees among the acting categories). I think Steph and Samantha will get nominated for their work in Frozen, then freeing a slot for CHF. Is there a stand-out from Almeida’s Spring Awakening to sneak in the nominations?
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 26, 2022 15:33:29 GMT
Hadn't thought about Amara as Wendla actually - the critics loved Spring Awakening so yes that's a possibility.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Feb 26, 2022 17:12:19 GMT
Hadn't thought about Amara as Wendla actually - the critics loved Spring Awakening so yes that's a possibility. I thought everyone was absolutely incredible in that - no weak link. I do hope Spring Awakening does get nods.
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Post by danb on Feb 26, 2022 17:28:52 GMT
The lass who played Ilsa was my fave and Moritz was great too. As good as the lead 2 were , I preferred the supporting turns.
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Post by inthenose on Feb 26, 2022 17:55:43 GMT
Dog of a show though, isn't it... "Angst: The Musical"
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Post by bwayboy22 on Feb 26, 2022 18:18:06 GMT
I am going to be in London (I live in the USA) for a few weeks and The Olivier's will happen while I am there. It shows the start time as 17:45 which seemed odd to me. Any idea how long they last? Do you think it would be an entertaining show to attend live? Thanks!
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Post by poster J on Feb 26, 2022 18:24:50 GMT
I am going to be in London (I live in the USA) for a few weeks and The Olivier's will happen while I am there. It shows the start time as 17:45 which seemed odd to me. Any idea how long they last? Do you think it would be an entertaining show to attend live? Thanks! It isn't live on TV (if shown at all) and starts early because there is an afterparty. I went a few years ago, it was fun being sat near the ensembles for all of the Best Musical nominees (the Hamilton lot especially!) and I got a nice souvenir ticket and programme included, but other than that nothing particularly special for the ordinary members of the public attending, just a fun night to get dressed up and head to the Albert Hall! It was probably about 3 hours from what I remember.
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Post by bwayboy22 on Feb 26, 2022 21:59:02 GMT
Thanks Poster J! I booked my ticket. Not much going on Sunday evenings so excited to be able to attend the Olivier's!
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Post by teamyali on Feb 28, 2022 11:36:43 GMT
Now that Back to the Future and Frozen dominated the musicals wins at the WhatsOnStage Awards, is either of them going to be nominated and win the Olivier or will we see an upset - ALW’s Cinderella?
The Best New Musical line-up of WOS and the Oliviers are pretty much consistent and matched across the nominated productions.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 28, 2022 11:48:32 GMT
Considering that not a single great musical opened this season the only thing we can be sure of is that the winner will be average at best. I guess it depends if they want to go for the lavish Broadway import (Moulin Rouge), the local product (Cinderella), fuel a possible Broadway transfer (Back to the Future) or celebrate family entertainment (Frozen). I'm not even considering Prince of Egypt or Pretty Woman because, well, the state of the world is dire enough as it is. The Bob Marley musical and the thing at the Garrick opened without making a single wave so I'd be surprise to see them pick up any award, except maybe Kane
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Post by teamyali on Mar 1, 2022 17:09:44 GMT
It’s coming!! The nominations will be announced on March 8!
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Post by digipal on Mar 1, 2022 20:23:08 GMT
Considering that not a single great musical opened this season the only thing we can be sure of is that the winner will be average at best. I guess it depends if they want to go for the lavish Broadway import (Moulin Rouge), the local product (Cinderella), fuel a possible Broadway transfer (Back to the Future) or celebrate family entertainment (Frozen). I'm not even considering Prince of Egypt or Pretty Woman because, well, the state of the world is dire enough as it is. The Bob Marley musical and the thing at the Garrick opened without making a single wave so I'd be surprise to see them pick up any award, except maybe Kane Is Cabaret not in contention as well? That said, as much as I loved Cabaret and the immersive aspect, subject matter and two leads, my heart belongs to Moulin Rouge I thought MR was fabulous. I left the show uplifted, smiling (in these difficult times) and humming all the songs For me, IMHO, that's what a musical's all about :-)
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 1, 2022 20:24:27 GMT
Considering that not a single great musical opened this season the only thing we can be sure of is that the winner will be average at best. I guess it depends if they want to go for the lavish Broadway import (Moulin Rouge), the local product (Cinderella), fuel a possible Broadway transfer (Back to the Future) or celebrate family entertainment (Frozen). I'm not even considering Prince of Egypt or Pretty Woman because, well, the state of the world is dire enough as it is. The Bob Marley musical and the thing at the Garrick opened without making a single wave so I'd be surprise to see them pick up any award, except maybe Kane Is Cabaret not in contention as well? That said, as much as I loved Cabaret and the immersive aspect, subject matter and two leads, my heart belongs to Moulin Rouge I thought MR was fabulous. I left the show uplifted, smiling (in these difficult times) and humming all the songs For me, IMHO, that's what a musical's all about :-) Those 2 leads in Moulin Rouge are not gonna get nominated 😂😂
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 1, 2022 20:29:44 GMT
Considering that not a single great musical opened this season the only thing we can be sure of is that the winner will be average at best. I guess it depends if they want to go for the lavish Broadway import (Moulin Rouge), the local product (Cinderella), fuel a possible Broadway transfer (Back to the Future) or celebrate family entertainment (Frozen). I'm not even considering Prince of Egypt or Pretty Woman because, well, the state of the world is dire enough as it is. The Bob Marley musical and the thing at the Garrick opened without making a single wave so I'd be surprise to see them pick up any award, except maybe Kane Is Cabaret not in contention as well? That said, as much as I loved Cabaret and the immersive aspect, subject matter and two leads, my heart belongs to Moulin Rouge I thought MR was fabulous. I left the show uplifted, smiling (in these difficult times) and humming all the songs For me, IMHO, that's what a musical's all about :-) Yes, but Cabaret is a 60 year old show, it's not gonna get a nomination for best new musical
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Post by poster J on Mar 1, 2022 22:02:10 GMT
Considering that not a single great musical opened this season the only thing we can be sure of is that the winner will be average at best. I guess it depends if they want to go for the lavish Broadway import (Moulin Rouge), the local product (Cinderella), fuel a possible Broadway transfer (Back to the Future) or celebrate family entertainment (Frozen). I'm not even considering Prince of Egypt or Pretty Woman because, well, the state of the world is dire enough as it is. The Bob Marley musical and the thing at the Garrick opened without making a single wave so I'd be surprise to see them pick up any award, except maybe Kane Is Cabaret not in contention as well? That said, as much as I loved Cabaret and the immersive aspect, subject matter and two leads, my heart belongs to Moulin Rouge I thought MR was fabulous. I left the show uplifted, smiling (in these difficult times) and humming all the songs For me, IMHO, that's what a musical's all about :-) Cabaret is a revival...
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Post by digipal on Mar 2, 2022 17:56:51 GMT
Is Cabaret not in contention as well? That said, as much as I loved Cabaret and the immersive aspect, subject matter and two leads, my heart belongs to Moulin Rouge I thought MR was fabulous. I left the show uplifted, smiling (in these difficult times) and humming all the songs For me, IMHO, that's what a musical's all about :-) Yes, but Cabaret is a 60 year old show, it's not gonna get a nomination for best new musical Oh dear, I didn't read the whole thread. I feel very silly now
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Post by teamyali on Mar 2, 2022 23:05:50 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 3, 2022 9:32:22 GMT
I thought the Almeida was ineligible ?
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Post by teamyali on Mar 3, 2022 9:40:52 GMT
I thought the Almeida was ineligible ? Almeida is a member of SOLT (Society of London Theatre) as an Affiliate, given their venue is small. They opt to pay the Performance Levy so they are eligible for the top awards (same with Donmar, Hampstead, Young Vic). The theatre has been a nominee for many years and productions already.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Mar 3, 2022 22:50:20 GMT
the doctor was nominated in 2020 for best new play - so can't see spring awakening not being put forwards!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2022 17:38:11 GMT
How do people think Cabaret and Anything Goes will perform on Tuesday for nominations?
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Post by Mark on Mar 6, 2022 17:49:41 GMT
How do people think Cabaret and Anything Goes will perform on Tuesday for nominations? Pretty well I’d assume, as I hope Spring Awakening will. Some very strong musical revivals for sure.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 6, 2022 17:53:02 GMT
I wonder how Anything Goes will compensate for the absence of Sutton Foster? If they'll do a number without Reno Sweeney, if they can get Rachel York or if they'll use Kerry Ellis and use it to advertise the tour.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Mar 6, 2022 18:42:15 GMT
I wonder how Anything Goes will compensate for the absence of Sutton Foster? If they'll do a number without Reno Sweeney, if they can get Rachel York or if they'll use Kerry Ellis and use it to advertise the tour. They might do Carly MD's number with all the boys - shows off the choreo and doesn't need them to ship over/ use a Reno.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2022 19:24:23 GMT
I wonder how Anything Goes will compensate for the absence of Sutton Foster? If they'll do a number without Reno Sweeney, if they can get Rachel York or if they'll use Kerry Ellis and use it to advertise the tour. I remember in 2011 at the Oliviers, they did a Legally Blonde number with the new Elle (Susan McFadden) who was unknown to most people, and Sheridan Smith was sitting in the audience waiting to accept her best actress award for the same show. It was utterly bizarre, but that's what they did. I don't think we'll get an AG number. Did they do a King and I number in 2018 (19?) when Kelli O'Hara had left and wasn't at the awards show?
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Post by minion on Mar 7, 2022 10:20:52 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Mar 8, 2022 17:19:58 GMT
Well Cinderella well and truly snubbed. Big nominees are Cabaret, Anything Goes, Life of Pi. Surprised Samantha Barks not nominated but thrilled Steph McKeown has been.
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Post by emmy on Mar 8, 2022 17:21:27 GMT
Well, this is interesting, overall pretty happy (and very pleased Charles Edwards got a nomination). Surprised Spring Awakening and Carousel didn't do a bit better and very surprised Robert Lindsay is in best actor (would have thought he'd be certain to win the supporting category). They really didn't like Cinderella though did they...
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