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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 Deleted 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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Post by jgblunners on Mar 8, 2022 17:26:08 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... Yes, Carousel not getting a look in is a pretty big snub, but perhaps not surprising given that the concept for that revival was pretty polarising. It's a disgrace that Tom Deering's new orchestrations weren't nominated in the orchestrations/score category (which is always a bit of a mess anyway). |
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Post by shambles on Mar 8, 2022 17:29:33 GMT
They also didn't like Macbeth. Saoirse Ronan snubbed(?) after all that hype
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 8, 2022 17:31:32 GMT
It is great to see that Carrie Hope Fletcher talents finally being recognised.
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Post by jgblunners on Mar 8, 2022 17:31:53 GMT
They also didn't like Macbeth. Saoirse Ronan snubbed(?) after all that hype I personally agree that Akiya Henry is the only performance worth nominating from that production. |
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Post by teamyali on Mar 8, 2022 17:32:12 GMT
So…
Saoirse was snubbed, so were CHF, David Harewood, James McArdle…even Macbeth underperformed! I was actually thinking that they’ll win Best Revival. Best of Enemies also underperformed. So thrilled for Charles Edwards!! But that also means he’s up against Ben Daniels who I love and who I think is the frontrunner for Best Actor.
When it comes to the subsidised theatres, they only like the National this year.
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