2022-2023 Broadway Productions

[rantinanton Joined: Jun 22nd, 2017 Topics: 8 Posts: 585 View Predictions]

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Sound like fun. Although Peter Pan already went wrong with its depiction of Indigenous Americans.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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Complete casting has been announced for the upcoming Josh Groban-led Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Full-Cast-Announced-For-SWEENEY-TODD-Starring-Josh-Groban-and-Annaleigh-Ashford-20230105

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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Due to low grosses, the Broadway premiere of Ohio State Murders will be ending its limited run early. The final performance is now taking place on January 15th.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/OHIO-STATE-MURDERS-to-Play-Final-Performance-on-Broadway-This-Month-20230105

Between this and Frankie & Johnny not doing well, it’s clear that audiences prefer to see Audra McDonald in a musical (or a play with music like Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill).

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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THE COLLABORATION Extends for a Final Time Through Early February

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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Stage Adaptation of Emma Donoghue’s ROOM Will Open On Broadway This Spring

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[rantinanton Joined: Jun 22nd, 2017 Topics: 8 Posts: 585 View Predictions]

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I wasn’t predicting Room. I just saw & Juliet, and it was indeed fun. It could receive a Best Musical nod, even though it’s not likely to win, and I do see it up for Best Costumes and Scenic Design, as well as Betsy Wolfe up for Best Actress.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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I haven’t seen & Juliet, but from what I’ve heard, Lorna Courtney is lead while Betsy Wolfe is featured.

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[rantinanton Joined: Jun 22nd, 2017 Topics: 8 Posts: 585 View Predictions]

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Yes Juliet is the lead but Anne Hathaway is a major part.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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Hopefully, the administration committee will make announcements regarding that sometime soon. I’m sure the producers would appreciate having Courtney and Wolfe competing in separate categories so that they would at least have equal shots at getting nominated.

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[Awardsfan1990 Joined: Mar 28th, 2015 Topics: 112 Posts: 6236 View Predictions]

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I hope they make some announcements soon so we can finally put to rest over some big questions like whether or not Between Riverside And Crazy counts as an original play or a revival, given that it’s not that old of a play.

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[rantinanton Joined: Jun 22nd, 2017 Topics: 8 Posts: 585 View Predictions]

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Traditionally you were only a lead if your name was featured above the title. That’s why Yul Brynner for The King and I and Dick Van Dyke in Bye Bye Birdie only won in supporting categories even though they were pretty much leads, and William Daniels got a Best Supporting Actor nomination for 1776 despite being the lead and thus refused it. Though Courtney and Wolfe probably won’t beat Victoria Clark and Bonnie Milligan, respectively.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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I’m aware of all that. Although in recent years, the administration committee decides whether or not those billed above the title are actual leads. Same with those billed below the title. While Courtney and Wolfe may not win over Clark and Milligan, getting nominated in the first place would be good enough prizes for them.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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Since there are now six Broadway musical revivals in contention this season, the category of Best Revival of a Musical will have four nomination slots.

.@NYCityCenter's #Parade is headed to Broadway starring Ben Platt and @micaeladiamond_!https://t.co/cjdEqGTG0r

— BroadwayWorld (@BroadwayWorld) January 10, 2023

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[rantinanton Joined: Jun 22nd, 2017 Topics: 8 Posts: 585 View Predictions]

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And three those four slots will likely go to Into the Woods, Parade and Sweeney Todd. Two Sondheim shows and two City Center transfers. Also, since Hal Prince co-conceived Parade his reign on Broadway will extend a few months after Phantom closes, plus Parade‘s run would be the longest of a Jason Robert Brown show.

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[Jeffrey Kare Joined: Jan 23rd, 2013 Topics: 141 Posts: 6200 View Predictions]

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As much as I don’t like making bets on contenders that are sights unseen (especially as evidenced by films from respected directors like Babylon and The Son disappointing this Oscar season), here’s what I think the nominees for Best Musical Revival will be right now:

Camelot
Into the Woods
Parade
Sweeney Todd

Given all the bad reviews and lack of buzz surrounding 1776 during its run, I think that’s out of the running. Unless Dancin’ is greatly improved from its pre-Broadway run, I’ll be shocked if that gets nominated. Camelot and Sweeney Todd both have first class creative teams behind them. I imagine that they’ll at least be respected.

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