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It's here: Tony Award Nominations Eve. I love this night because, until tomorrow, all the eligible shows, all the eligible actors, creatives, producers, are “hopefuls." Even if unlikely, a nomination is still possible. And even if the reviews weren't stellar, I can attest to the fact that every show has its fans; I see them on social media every day. So whether or not a show gets nominations, it may have changed someone's life, and how can any award match that? Well, a nomination, and then even more with a win, can mean the financial life-blood that allows a show to keep changing lives. The thing(s) I really hate about post-nomination day is/are the inevitable closing notices that may result if a show isn't nominated. But tonight, hope is still alive.
So, here are my Tony nomination wishes. But first, the shows I did not see/have not seen yet (I will see most before the awards): A Doll's House Part 2; Six Degrees of Separation; The Little Foxes; Anastasia; Oh Hello on Broadway; The Present; The Glass Menagerie; Les Liaisons Dangereuses; Present Laughter. Based on what I did see, and general reactions from audiences (not critics), here are my picks for the big four categories, and one category, not currently covered by The Tony Awards that I believe is a must to be added someday: Best Play Indecent A Doll's House Part 2 Oslo Significant Other Sweat Best Musical Come From Away Dear Evan Hansen Groundhog Day Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 Tie: Amelie / In Transit Best Revival of a Play Jitney Six Degrees of Separation The Front Page The Little Foxes Best Revival of a Musical Hello Dolly! Sunset Boulevard Falsettos Best Ensemble / Musical Come From Away Falsettos In Transit Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Best Ensemble / Play Indecent Oslo The Play That Goes Wrong But I'd also like to offer a somewhat random list of memorable moments from this past season that transcend whatever may happen with awards for me:
So, regardless of what happens tomorrow, I deeply appreciate all the joy, soul-challenging, heart-filled, life-changing moments I've experienced in theatres this season. Everyone who worked to bring these shows to audiences have my heart.
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