Bio Pics? Movie term, and this is not the Oscars.

I would keep an eye on Ainsley Melham. Having seen him in a few musicals in Australia, he always delivers.

I have heard from some people that saw a run through of just in time that you are right Jonathan is definitely going to be nominated

I saw Maybe Happy Ending - loved, loved loved it and Darren Criss deserves a nomination. Already have tickets for Penzance in April. Can't wait. Love Ramin. Just missed Operation MIncemeat in London in Sept. Will see it in April, too.

Right now, I think Francis and Criss are frontrunners for nominations, just because their shows are running and received good-to-great reviews. Even if Maybe Happy Ending closes before nominations, they'll be recognized. It's by far the most highly rated show of the season thus far. I agree that Groff will probably get nominated, mainly because of his pedigree (though the vocals that have been released don't sound anything like Bobby Darin's sound or style). I'm highly suspicious of the Penzance "reimagining" and don't expect it to do well critically or commercially, so I don't think either Karimloo or Hyde-Pierce will be nominated. That leaves Jordan, Durand and Cumming vying for the last two spots. Igelhart actually has received VERY good reviews for his performance, so he could sneak in if Groff, Jordan, Durand or Cumming don't live up to expectations.

How could you predict for what hasn't even opened yet? That's silly

jeremy jordan better be nominate or i will not watch the tonys how dare they not even acknowledge him or even the great gasby will see what happens and if they will do the right thing.

Couldn't get passed all the "innovation" shticks and gimmicks from Sunset. It was like watching a high school performance with more money and a better production. Pair that with the kabuki performances.... at times it felt like a series of rehearsals in a dance studio. IMHO

Great list, Floyd fan here - there’s a lot of love for the show in the industry, and as long as they don’t f*+=* up the production - which I don’t expect - i predict they’re going to give the show as many noms as possible. With Jordan getting passed on last year for a stellar performance, I can see them giving him the nomination at the least and I can also see, if he gives it 200% - which considering his work ethic and typical dedication - running away with the award. I can see Sunset getting the best actress and best revival, so they might want to divy up the love and give best actor to Floyd. I definitely think Darren is nominated, but for a win it’s a little bit of a quiet performance though excellent, Tom is great but the reviews bias mostly critical of the show, a la Cabaret, might mean a non-sweep, so a Tom win not guaranteed. With Jonathan just winning I don’t think it’s a guarantee win this year unless he blows our minds in that performance. The rest we’ll have to see when they open - love the coverage, this is exciting, can’t wait for more!❤🎉

Couldn’t agree more…having seen the original 4 times with 4 different Normas (Close, Buckley, Mason & Paige) I was unprepared for how much this production broke my brain. Not sure what I could say about Nicole that hasn’t been said already…but it’s an other-worldly performance, fully committed & absolutely mesmerizing.

I always enjoy your content & this was a fun & interesting watch…I agree with the previous commenter in that I found “The Notebook” to be a tough sit & mediocre at best. But I too was totally taken with “Sunset” & “Death”…& here’s a hot take for you…I saw 40+ shows in 2024 & the show I had the overall best time at was…”The Heart of Rock & Roll”. Full stop. For realz. I’ll defend that show forever…what a little gem.

Nicole and Tom will replicate their win from Olivier 🎉🎉🎉

Tom Francés for the win btw BIOPIC is a movie not a stage play.

I have Durand, Francis, Jordan, Groff, and Iglehart

Loved the list. Hope you do them for the potential supporting noms. I agree with your two locks but I'd have to put Darren Cris as a lock. With the block of tickets released, it's clear producers are gonna do their darnest to keep the show open til Tony noms come out and as long as that happens I'd argue Cris is win competitive. That show is guaranteed at least 6 tony noms at this point.

I have Jennifer Simard ahead of Megan Hilty though both are terrific.

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Good predictions!

Your reviews, to me, are almost always spot-on, so I am surprised at how differently we rate the 2024 productions. In particular, I thought The Notebook was incredibly mediocre in every aspect (I've never read the book or seen the movie -- I don't know if that had anything to do with it). The story didn't move me at all, even though both of my parents suffered from dementia. I thought the ending, in particular, was absurd. I'm also curious as to why Illinoise and Ragtime didn't rate even higher on your scale, given how much you seemed to connect with both. They were two of the best things I saw in 2024.

How could you even predict Menzel ....the show hasn't even started previews! Silly

We saw this in Chicago and knew it was gonna be a Broadway SMASH.

The majority of my Spotify wrapped was musical theatre and the entire Outsiders cast album was in my Top 30.

Another spot-on review. I saw this at City Center and thought it was fine as light entertainment and a perfect vehicle for Encores. But I was somewhat surprised at the raves it received, mainly because the play itself is so dated and probably was never all that great to begin with (let's face it, none of the music is all that great). Having said that, I thought it was smart to transfer to Broadway in the summer -- when no other new musicals were playing (as you mention). It was also smart to make it a limited run, as I don't think it can compete with the other new productions that are premiering in the fall. Because I saw it at City Center, I forgave it some of the staging issues you mention, though I can see how the stakes are raised once it's on Broadway. As for the message of the show, I'm not sure there ever was one -- that's a big factor in the play feeling so dated, and it didn't feel like they did anything to update it (again, probably because it originated at City Center).

Great review. I've been trying to see this, but tickets are getting hard to come by. So far, it's doing well financially, so I imagine it will definitely still be playing when the Tony nominations come out. Based on reactions thus far, I'd be surprised if it doesn't do well.

love your reviews! thanks!

I really enjoy your thoughtful reviews. Thank you.

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Audra will win big time! First of all, her performance is phenomenal! And she plays 8 times a week! Nicole plays only 7 perfs a week, why can't she play 8? All the other women who starred in Gypsy in previous productions played 8 times a week! Also, her political drama will hurt her most definitely. She does not understand how the theatrical community feels about Mr. Trump. When you are a public figure, you need to watch very carefully what you do and what you say. Mr. Trump is no friend to the Broadway community! Her performance in SUNSET is wonderful, but in my humble opinion, Audra is more than phenomenal!

If the voters vote ONLY on performances, NICOLE SHOULD should be the winner. She is absotlutely PHENOMENAL in Sunset BLVD. She seriously deserves the Tony. Go Nicole!

I haven’t seen Sunset Boulevard but I’m obsessed with the song. Tom Francis is so good!!!

I see a number of plays working in New Haven at the Yale Repertory, Hartford Stage and Shubert in CT, I haven’t seen a Broadway play in years because of the prices. I just wait until it travels. If it doesn’t, I’ll see ya next lifetime.

love this video. represent! of my top 100, only 7 were firmly non-musical theatre (6 were by one artist, dodie, and 'what was i made for' from barbie) there was a lot of sondheim (28/100), this year really has been my year of sondheim and im not slowing down my top 5 reflects this, they were: 1. now you know (bway revival cast) 2. company (raul esparza production) 3. when the chips are down (obc) 4. gee officer krupke (2021 movie) 5. pirellis miracle elixir (2023 bway revival) i really listened to now you know a lot at the start of the year, and i guess it managed to stay at the top the whole time 😅

I love ur videos sm

I would suggest people watch the movie first, not listen to the soundtrack. your comments about Nicole are exactly how I felt. I could not take my eyes off of her and it has changed my life

IMO Comparing Hello Dolly Revival to Gypsy - is not quite fair Hello Dolly/Dolly Levi is fictional. GYPSY Rose Lee was a real person as was Mama Rose.

The Penzance production said that Jinkx’s character will be the female lead in the reimagined version as opposed to supporting in the operetta

The Warren casting is bizarre. No doubt she is extraordinary talent but is she right for a shiksa goddess?

Nicole is a lock. Audra is likely even though she isn’t the ideal sound for her role. The rest is open field and agree that what shows close will have a major impact on nominations in this highly competitive season. 👀

They should inscribe the Best Actress in a Musical Tony Award now, with the name Nicole Scherzinger.

I’m sorry but who are you that anyone should take anything you say seriously? I mean really…WHO ARE YOU?

Mandy Gonzalez was on the night we went and she was great, too!!

It is absolutely ridiculous that some precious and entitled people think Nicole doesn't deserve a Tony Award because of who she did or didn't vote for. She apologised and stated she did not vote the way people are assuming, not that it should matter. She didn't kill anyone's mother. The awards should be based on talent alone. The performer's personal lives should not come in to it at all. Sidenote - Both choices in the election were not great. It was like choosing between two buckets of shit, but endorsing a genocide using billions of US taxpayer's dollars played a bit part against the Democrats.

Nicole’s transcendent performance should win the Tonys unless this prestigious award is political too which is sad and unfortunate because every performer should be vetted now to find out evidence where their political leanings are ! Perhaps the Tonys should be called the Dems’ Tonys and only performers with left leanings should win ? She didn’t even endorse anyone !Even the name Broadway connotes a broader audience perhaps it should be named Blueway instead of Broadway and I thought the stage should be a safe space for every performer regardless of race, gender , religion or politics . Am rooting for Nicole to win despite what everyone may think ! It is unfortunate too that this commentary had to change her mind because of baseless politic perceptions !

You are really good. Though I disagree with you about Maybe Happy Ending. The best musical of the year.

GREAT commentary. Right now, your 5 are my 5.

I saw both Gypsy (first preview) and Sunaet Boulevard last week. I came to specifically to see Audra in Gypsy because she is my favorite Broadway singer of all time. Sunset Boulevard was just an add on for me. I can say hands down, Nicole Scherzinger gives one of the greatest Broadway performances of the 21st century! I saw Patti Lupone in Gyosy 2008 and Lea Michele in Funny Girl (twice). Nicole is at that level of absolute BRILLIANCE! I have seen some intense shows in my life but this revival of Sunset Boulevard is probably the greatest Broadway show I have seen since Gypsy in 2008. Audra is great and her performance is certainly unique. However, the show felt like it had no reason to exist. There was ZERO imagination to the direction, stage design, costumes, choreography. The whole thing felt recycled and under rehearsed. Audra rarely lit up the stage. Her strong mix voice simply does not work for this music. If Nicole doesn't win, the Tony's sre a complete jole. This is the performance of a LIFETIME!

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I cannot believe how many people in this comment section adored Sunset. I thought it was the most disappointing, and almost the WORST production (the book & score are imo brilliant) i have ever seen in my life, even if the intentions were in a really good place. Im rooting for Audra, but expecting a shock this year. Jasmine Amy Rogers maybe?

I saw sunset a few weeks ago and it was the greatest theater performance I’ve ever seen. She somehow manages to find the balance between broadway diva and scream queen. The fact that she might not win due to a misunderstanding is why we are stuck with trump. People were tired of being dragged for nonsense. Everyone knows she’s a super Christian who supports the gays, no different from Dolly Parton or Kristen chenowith.

I’m pretty sure Adrienne Warren won a Tony for Tina and not just nominated