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Lortel Award Nominations

Posted by: lowwriter 11:21 am EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: 29th ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - Official_Press_Release 07:44 pm EDT 04/01/14

The nominations reflect the richness of the off-Broadway scene this year. So many good productions and performances.

The four nominations for Best Musical were four of my favorite theater experiences of the past year: Fun Home, Here Lies Love, Natasha and Pierre, and What's It All About?

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Posted by: SuzanneR 07:07 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: Lortel Award Nominations - lowwriter 11:21 am EDT 04/02/14

I agree about the richness of the season, but I was still expecting more nominations for the Apple Family plays ...


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Posted by: perfectlyfrank 11:49 am EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: Lortel Award Nominations - lowwriter 11:21 am EDT 04/02/14

I'm a bit surprised that Kelli O'Hara was left off the Best Actress list for FAR FROM HEAVEN. Despite the failed production, I've only read strong reviews about O'Hara's performance.


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Posted by: ashleylm 12:09 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - perfectlyfrank 11:49 am EDT 04/02/14

I'm a bit surprised that Kelli O'Hara was left off the Best Actress list for Far From Heaven.

I was suprised by that too, but even more so for omitting Michael Urie, who has received some of the strongest raves of the season.

Still, what a wonderful crop of shows to honour!


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Posted by: lowwriter 12:21 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - ashleylm 12:09 pm EDT 04/02/14

Kelli was lovely but I guess whoever comes up with these nominations wanted to recognize some lesser known performers who are also doing excellent work.


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Posted by: ryhog 12:14 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - ashleylm 12:09 pm EDT 04/02/14

Re the latter, I believe the solo show nom is intended as an across the board award including actor, director, writer and producer that supplants all others.


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Posted by: perfectlyfrank 12:30 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - ryhog 12:14 pm EDT 04/02/14

Yeah, that's how I read it too. It seems likely this is where Urie will be recognized.


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Posted by: ryhog 01:24 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - perfectlyfrank 12:30 pm EDT 04/02/14

I'm sure an actor would like the individual recognition but I think a lot of times it is hard in one person shows to draw the lines between who did what, and that might be a part of the reason.


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Posted by: perfectlyfrank 02:00 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - ryhog 01:24 pm EDT 04/02/14

True. In this case, does both the author and performer get an award?


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Posted by: ryhog 02:16 pm EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - perfectlyfrank 02:00 pm EDT 04/02/14

my assumption is yes since both are listed as are the producers whereas in the best play and musical categories just the producers and author are listed.


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Posted by: FrenchDip 11:26 am EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: Lortel Award Nominations - lowwriter 11:21 am EDT 04/02/14

Yes, lots of great work Off-Broadway this season. I don't envy the Lortel voters having to choose a "best" - especially in the musical categories.


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Posted by: ryhog 11:40 am EDT 04/02/14
In reply to: re: Lortel Award Nominations - FrenchDip 11:26 am EDT 04/02/14

kinda the polar opposite of the Tony dilemma


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