This season’s pandemic is expected to scramble some of the usual 26 competitive categories, especially the one for best original score. ANDREW BURNAP: (As Toby) You are going to die when I tell you what you're missing. YouTube Star. Fall and winter on the rialto was full of non-musical dramas, which will make for plenty of tense races at this year’s ceremony. Tumult in the industry remains, it was announced last week that performances would be shut down until at least May 30, 2021. File photo shows the stage prior to the start of the 73rd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. With four eligible musicals, there likely will only be three nomination slots, based on the rules. One category — best musical revival — has no eligible shows at all. Of the 10 plays options, the most buzzy nominees are “The Inheritance” by Matthew Lopez, a two-part, seven-hour epic that uses “Howards End” as a starting point for a play that looks at gay life in the early 21st century, and “Slave Play," Jeremy O. Harris’ ground-breaking, bracing work that mixes race, sex, taboo desires and class, exploring the legacy of slavery in interracial sexual dynamics. The expected showdown here is David Alan Grier (“A Soldier’s Play”) vs. Paul Hilton (“The Inheritance”). The Musical,” “Sea Wall/A Life,” Betrayal,” “The Height of the Storm,” “The Great Society, ”Slave Play,” “Linda Vista,” ”The Rose Tattoo,” "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” “The Sound Inside,” ”Tina – The Tina Turner Musical,” “The Inheritance,” ”A Christmas Carol,” “Jagged Little Pill,” ”My Name is Lucy Barton,” “A Soldier’s Play” and “Grand Horizons.”, This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Could six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald be denied a spot because her revival of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune closed early? On the musical side for the leading men, there are only two possible candidates — Chris McCarrell from The Lightning Thief and Aaron Tveit of Moulin Rouge! The 2020 Tony Awards ceremony will be broadcast digitally and take place this fall, at a date still to be announced. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Musical. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File). Who takes the last slot? I think the love for Tracy Letts will help propel “Linda Vista” to a nomination, even if some audiences found the main character too unlikeable. “A Soldier’s Play” features powerhouse performances and feels more “important” than the other revivals. There are four major contenders, from two plays, looking to fill the remaining two slots. I’m also betting that Adam Rapp grabs a slot for “The Sound Inside.” He’s won acclaim for years Off-Broadway, and nominators will be eager to highlight his Broadway debut. But their chances at winning may come down to just how many of them are nominated. The final two slots could go several ways. LEVINE: (As Young Man 1) Toby's had a martini. Take a first look at The Inheritance at the Young Vic. That could pave the way for a best score Tony won by a play, which would be a first. “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” didn’t get the audience turnout it deserved, but the production should still make the cut thanks to two dynamite performances and the desire to honor the late Terrence McNally. John Benjamin Hickey (“The Inheritance”) would make a great choice, but his role is fairly subdued for most of the play. In the best actress in a drama category, Mary-Louise Parker won cheers with The Sound Inside and will likely be joined by Laura Linney, who is looking for her first Tony win with the solo show My Name is Lucy Barton, and Joaquina Kalukango, who gave a wrenching performance in Slave Play. With just four contenders, this will be a three nominee category. But plenty of women had roles with more stage time than Smith this season, and could provide stiff competition. This JuNe 9, 2019 photo shows a view of the stage prior to the start of the 73rd annual Tony Awards in New York. Over to the best actor in a drama slots, Ian Barford of “Linda Vista” is a strong contender, as are several actors from “The Inheritance,” including Andrew Burnap and Kyle Soller. In “A Christmas Carol,” Tony winners Andrea Martin and LaChanze embody the Ghost of Christmas Past and Ghost of Christmas Present, respectively. Andrew Burriss Fans Also Viewed . Download for FREE! Andrew Burnap seems like the safest bet thanks to his explosive and tragic role, and Olivier winner Kyle Soller should also make the cut for his sympathetic performance. “Sea Wall/A Life,” two short plays from Simon Stephens and Nick Payne, respectively, is a possibility. To help you predict which productions and performers might come out on top this year,  take a read of the potential nominees for the play categories below. First Name Andrew. 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To fill the category, he may be joined by scores from plays, like “The Height of the Storm,” “The Inheritance,” “The Rose Tattoo,” “Seawall/A Life,” “Slave Play,” and “The Sound Inside.” That could pave the way for a best score Tony won by a play, which would be a first. The final slot is a close call between Audra McDonald (“Frankie and Johnny”), Zawe Ashton (“Betrayal”), and Eileen Atkins (“The Height of the Storm”). That leaves The Lightning Thief as the likely show left in the dust. That leaves “The Lightning Thief” as the likely show left in the dust. YouTube Star. 2020 Tony Award nominations preview: A slew of critically acclaimed plays take aim at top Broadway honors. Broadway theaters abruptly closed on March 12, knocking out all shows — including 16 that were still scheduled to open in the spring. Stephen Daldry had the most massive undertaking of the bunch with “The Inheritance,” Robert O’Hara helped chart the wild tonal shifts of “Slave Play,” and David Cromer crafted an almost uncomfortable sense of intimacy with “The Sound Inside.” They all should look out for “A Christmas Carol” director Matthew Warchus. The upper-class Wilcoxes become a billionaire gay couple who survived the AIDS crisis. The season’s three scheduled musical revivals — West Side Story, Company and Caroline, or Change — never officially opened, hence the anticipated loss of that Tony category this year. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. If any of these contenders falter, Jake Gyllenhaal (“Seawall/A Life”), Jonathan Pryce (“The Height of the Storm”), and Michael Shannon (“Frankie and Johnny”) would make worthy nominees. Over to the best actor in a drama slots, Ian Barford of Linda Vista is a strong contender, as are several actors from The Inheritance, including Andrew Burnap and Kyle Soller. Others likely to join her are Elizabeth Stanley for playing a woman battling addiction in Jagged Little Pill and Karen Olivo for bringing down the house with Katy Perry’s Firework in Moulin Rouge! This season’s pandemic is expected to scramble some of the usual 26 competitive categories, especially the one for best original score. With four eligible musicals, there likely will only be three nomination slots, based on the rules. Of the 10 plays options, the most buzzy nominees are The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez, a two-part, seven-hour epic that uses Howards End as a starting point for a play that looks at gay life in the early 21st century, and Slave Play, Jeremy O. Harris’ ground-breaking, bracing work that mixes race, sex, taboo desires and class, exploring the legacy of slavery in interracial sexual dynamics. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, The week's most startling Covid-19 statistics, Inspire Brands, parent company of Arby's and Sonic, to purchase Dunkin' Brands for $11.3 billion. Taylor Swift . © 2020 Billboard. The best play revival candidates will be created from only four revivals that actually opened: Betrayal, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Rose Tattoo and A Soldier’s Play. Over to the best actor in a drama slots, Ian Barford of “Linda Vista” is a strong contender, as are several actors from “The Inheritance,” including Andrew Burnap and Kyle Soller. Both should easily land a spot. The 2020 Tony Awards ceremony will be broadcast digitally and take place this fall, at a date still to be announced. 2020 Tony Awards: Every eligible contender from the shortened 2019-2020 Broadway season, 2020 Tony Awards: The show will go on virtually this fall, for Gold Derby’s free newsletter with latest predictions. SEE 2020 Tony Awards: Every eligible contender from the shortened 2019-2020 Broadway season. On the musical side for the leading men, there are only two possible candidates — Chris McCarrell from “The Lightning Thief” and Aaron Tveit of “Moulin Rouge!”, These are the 18 eligible shows: “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune,” “Moulin Rouge! Andrew Burnap seems like the safest bet thanks to his explosive and tragic role, and Olivier winner Kyle Soller should also make the cut for his sympathetic performance. The 2020 Tony Awards may represent a shortened Broadway season, but there is a wealth of contenders to consider for the play categories. 17 Year Olds. “A Christmas Carol” was praised for the new adaptation by Jack Thorne and it’s engrossing visuals, but a holiday themed play has never competed in this category.

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