I think I've finally recovered from Oscar season burnout. So naturally I decided to do something crazy: get the entire Tony Awards "Contenders" section up and running!
But Sam, it's so early, you say? Some of the shows haven't even opened yet, you say? Sam put down the wine, you say? Well to hell with it (and no, I'll
never put down the wine). I'm starting things off crazy early. And I've even made some foolish attempts at predictions. But please keep in mind the early stage of the game. These rankings will change quite a bit between now and April 28th. The contenders pages, as always, offer my view of the race as it looks
right now. The four featured acting races have actually not been ranked since they still require a bit of work (and there is just too many variables regarding performances I haven't seen).
Aside: On April 28th the Tony nominations are being announced. AND the Supreme Court will hear same-sex marriage arguments. April 28th is shaping up to be the best day of the spring. Let's plan a celebration now. I'll being the wine. End of aside.
In other important news: Audra is coming. Broadway's Queen will return next spring in "Shuffle Along, or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed". The title is obviously much too long, but Audra McDonald is starring so it won't matter. George C. Wolfe will direct, with Savion Glover as choreographer. The show will chronicle the creation of the musical "Shuffle Along", which featured a rare all black cast.
See if my thoughts on this Broadway season line up with yours. Click through The Contenders and see how on point or crazy I am. Now get those cast albums in order and check back for frequent updates.
