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Do the Tonys favor whats still running or what got acclaim last year but didnt last?
Are they leaning toward spectacle or emotion?
Do they go for British imports or American crops and how much do they like corn?
Let the campaigning begin.
The most nominated show isnt the front-runner for the big prize.
Yet its not the favorite for Best Musical (nor is it currently selling well).
It has real depth of emotion while also beinghilarious theres a recurring anagramming gag and it has eight nominations.
For revival of a musical, itsSondheim v Sondheim v Brown: Dawn of Justice.
If there was a surprise, its thatSweeneydirector Thomas Kail missed out on a nomination.
(Woodss Lear deBessonet made it in.
In fact, Soo was skipped twice, because she was eligible as Cinderella inInto the Woods.
Not a good season to beany form ofCinderella.
(The nominators skipped two other British imports:Prima FacieandLife of Pi.)
Nominators memories were longer than usual …
The Tonys typically favor productions that are fresh in the memory.
(The fifth is Sean Hayes inGood Night, Oscar.)
… and a last-minute gambit barely paid off.
(Its a tough category, one that left outThe Piano LessonsDanielle Brooks andDeath of a SalesmansSharon D. For what its worth, she won.
It could go either way, but I might tip it toward Comer.
… and a telling competition for actresses in musicals.
As for the supporting actresses, Bonnie Milligan fromKimberly Akimbomay as well be belting her speech already.
Finally, the results forBad Cinderellaare worse than bad.
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