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Post by Hamilton Addict on Aug 21, 2016 17:54:14 GMT
I do agree that she is leading, but I just think it could be debatable. I've seen both performances and as amazing as they both are, I really think Gina should get that nomination, she is phenomenal!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 18:08:19 GMT
Anyone who has seen Harry Potter, what do you think their chances are over there for nominations or wins?
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Post by cathyfromlex on Aug 22, 2016 0:08:18 GMT
How is it determined if there will be 4 or 5 nominees in a category?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 7:09:36 GMT
How is it determined if there will be 4 or 5 nominees in a category? I guess it is just if there are enough worthy contenders? Like last year, all of the Leading performance catagories had 5 nominees whilst every other catagory only had 4 nominees. I prefer 5, as it gives a wider variety (although last year, Best Actor in a Musical had 5 nominees from 3 different musicals, so not much variety there!) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 8:34:35 GMT
Anyone who has seen Harry Potter, what do you think their chances are over there for nominations or wins? Performance-wise, there's only one super stand-out (though obviously the others are extremely good too) so I don't think it'll sweep the boards in the acting categories. But it is technically EXTREMELY good, so there could be all sorts of directorial and design awards winging its way. Also, I'd be very surprised if it doesn't get Best New Play, as that seems to be an overall award rather than a writing-specific award. To be honest, it's only the writing that lets it down, and as there isn't specifically an Olivier category for writing, then there's no real reason why it shouldn't do very well indeed (but let's see what else there is before committing to predictions). |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 13:49:50 GMT
Looks like Half A Sixpence will now be officially eligible for the 2017 awards, now that it has announced to open in October!
But after seeing Groundhog Day, I really hope it will get a load of nominations (AND WINS!) and won't be snubbed like many Old Vic productions do, with the exception of Kiss Me Kate in 2013. So maybe the musicals do have more of a chance!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 14:21:46 GMT
Is Half a Sixpence a new musical or musical revival?
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 31, 2016 14:23:20 GMT
Is Half a Sixpence a new musical or musical revival? Interesting one. It features original material, which to me would suggest it should be classed as a revival, but it is being marketed as 'the NEW flash, bang, wallop musical'. I'd put my money on revival, though. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 14:29:57 GMT
Is Half a Sixpence a new musical or musical revival? Interesting one. It features original material, which to me would suggest it should be classed as a revival, but it is being marketed as 'the NEW flash, bang, wallop musical'. I'd put my money on revival, though. Yeah I originally had thought revival but then I saw that Stiles & Drew had written new music for it and CamMac was producing the "new" version. I would agree revival too though as there are lots of brand new musicals that will be trying to be nominated (unlike last year) but not so many revivals |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 14:39:33 GMT
I suspect they'll put it in whichever category they feel like putting it in, as they'd be able to justify it either way.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 14:50:00 GMT
I suspect they'll put it in whichever category they feel like putting it in, as they'd be able to justify it either way. To be fair, I imagine it's got about as much chance of winning in either category as I have of scoring with Greg Rutherford so it won't matter which one they put it in. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 14:50:45 GMT
Remember, to be eligible it has to run for thirty performances in London.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 19:47:56 GMT
Well, in 2012 The Wizard of Oz was classed as a revival even though it had new songs and book by Andrew Lloyd Webber (after the 1987 RSC Barbican version), so I'm guessing Half A Sixpence will also be a revival. With that, maybe Stiles and Drew could be nominated for "Outstanding Achievement in Music" or something?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 18:53:06 GMT
So they announced at the end of this year's Olivier ceremony that the 2017 awards would be presented on 9 April at the Royal Albert Hall after five years of continuous presentations at the Opera House.
So -- early predictions? -- who is eligible, what shows are eligible as of now, what shows will be eligible come April? What do you think could sweep at this early stage?
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Post by zsazsa on Sept 4, 2016 18:59:48 GMT
Will Groundhog Day be eligible? If so it is bound to be up for Best New Musical and Best Actor In A Musical.
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Post by Michael on Sept 4, 2016 19:07:38 GMT
@anthonyhope , welcome to Theatreboard.
There's already a lengthy thread about the 2017 Oliviers in the General section, so I've merged your thread into that one.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 21:32:36 GMT
Thanks, I'm brand new here and didn't realise there was a thread already lol - so ignore my post above everyone! Carry on! Enjoying the discussion thus far!
Btw, will Dean John Wilson's pecs be eligible for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical?
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 4, 2016 21:50:52 GMT
Bienvenue.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 22:21:45 GMT
Will Groundhog Day be eligible? If so it is bound to be up for Best New Musical and Best Actor In A Musical. It is indeed eligible as The Old Vic is and there are more than 30 performances! Thrilled as it will most likely be nominated in a few categories. It could even win Best Actor in a Musical! I think it could get nominated for:
Best New Musical Best Actor in a Musical Best Theatre Choreographer Best Lighting Design
Much as they are great, I don't think any of the other cast were award-worthy. All of the roles are too small and ensemble based to justify a nomination really and whilst she was good, I don't think Carlyss Peer has much of a chance either.
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 5, 2016 8:14:46 GMT
Agree has a good shot at best new musical, (think this will not beat Aladdin) best actor and maybe choreography. However I thing Jesus Christ Superstar has it in the bag for lighting.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 5, 2016 9:10:02 GMT
It's a sad year if Aladdin is considered a frontrunner...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 9:37:50 GMT
From what the critics have been saying, it would be extremely surprising if Aladdin were to take the award over Groundhog Day. I know the whole thing's politicised now, but Aladdin nonetheless still doesn't strike me as the likeliest victor.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 10:38:16 GMT
From what the critics have been saying, it would be extremely surprising if Aladdin were to take the award over Groundhog Day. I know the whole thing's politicised now, but Aladdin nonetheless still doesn't strike me as the likeliest victor. I can't imagine SOLT voters voting for Aladdin over Groundhog. We're very proud of Groundhog's creative team! They're our golden boys!!! |
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Post by madsonmelo on Oct 6, 2016 21:35:06 GMT
I think it's safe to say that, unless the King Lear production is a hot boo boo mess, Miss Jackson (Olivier-less legend) is winning Actress.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:09:47 GMT
I think it's safe to say that, unless the King Lear production is a hot boo boo mess, Miss Jackson (Olivier-less legend) is winning Actress. Billie Piper seems to be the current front runner! |
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