| Question Hamilton in Tony Awards: best score and book | |
| Posted by: | Kaoru 05:13 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| Spent 4 great days in NYC and saw Hamilton twice because I won the lottery! ( I was with a friend who knew nothing about the show expect the tickets are hard to get, so I had to give her a Cliff Note version of the show before seeing it). I know some people like to see a show cold, but I was afraid if I can catch the rap lyrics so I listened to the cast recording (ended up obsessed) prior to seeing it, which I'm glad I did. My question is since this show is sung through and the score is the book (very little dialogue that didn't get in the recording), how the nomination committee will distinguish the score and the book? I know it's based on the book about A.Ham, so will they consider how the story was structured and dramatized? I think it's a little different from Les Mis which is another sung thru show as Les Mis is an adaptation of Hugo's book. Thanks! While I'm talking about Tony Awards, will Leslie Odom Jr be submitted to be considered as lead actor rather than featured? | |
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| re: the "book" is more than just the words the actors say | |
| Posted by: | earlybird 07:00 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
| In reply to: | Question Hamilton in Tony Awards: best score and book - Kaoru 05:13 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| The book-writer of a musical isn't only responsible for the dialogue within the scenes, it is also their job to completely structure the show. They have to decide things like: Which characters to include; who are they and what are they like? The overall plot of the show; what happens? When does it happen within the show? In the case of Hamilton: which historical events and details should be included or not? So to answer your question: yes, they will be judging the book based on how well the story is constructed and developed, which is the job of a book-writer. I don't see it as different from Les Mis at all, in that regard. All sung-through shows are judged in the "Best Book" category the same way. As for Leslie Odom Jr, nobody is quite sure yet, but many people think he will be placed in the leading category along with Miranda. I agree that he should be put in leading (and I hope he wins). | |
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| Making book on Tony odds | |
| Posted by: | WaymanWong 08:36 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
| In reply to: | re: the "book" is more than just the words the actors say - earlybird 07:00 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| It'll be interesting to see if ''Hamilton'' submits Odom for Leading Actor or Featured Actor. And then it'll be up to the Tony eligibility committee to agree, or use their discretion to place him where they believe he belongs. The Lucille Lortel Awards nominated Odom for Leading Actor (and he lost to co-star Lin-Manuel Miranda). The Drama Desk Awards nominated him for Featured Actor (and he lost to Christian Borle in ''Something Rotten''). To me, it's a co-starring role, so he oughta be up for Leading. Odom's amazing. As for winning, there are so many musicals yet to open. | |
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| re: Making book on Tony odds | |
| Posted by: | Singapore/Fling 09:48 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
| In reply to: | Making book on Tony odds - WaymanWong 08:36 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| Miranda is already going to be taking home three Tony awards, I think the voters might be inclined to give somebody else some love in the Acting category, so unless someone else puts in a star making performance this season, I'd say Odom's going into Leading. | |
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| re: Making book on Tony odds | |
| Posted by: | FrenchDip 10:39 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
| In reply to: | re: Making book on Tony odds - Singapore/Fling 09:48 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| Book, Score ... what's the third award for Miranda if not Lead Actor? | |
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| re: Making book on Tony odds | |
| Posted by: | Thom915 08:21 am EDT 10/29/15 |
| In reply to: | re: Making book on Tony odds - FrenchDip 10:39 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| I think the OP means Best Musical. | |
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| He is not one of the producers | |
| Posted by: | dramedy 01:35 pm EDT 10/29/15 |
| In reply to: | re: Making book on Tony odds - Thom915 08:21 am EDT 10/29/15 |
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| According to ibdb.com. So he wouldn't qualify for best musical Tony. Only author of best play gets a Tony. There used to be a separate category for author of play and best play, which makes sense to me. There are times that a production of a play overcomes the weakness of the writing, but I think most years both Tony's were awarded to the same play so they eliminated it. | |
| Link | http://m.ibdb.com/production.php?id=499521¤t=1 |
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| re: Making book on Tony odds | |
| Posted by: | writerkev 09:58 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
| In reply to: | re: Making book on Tony odds - Singapore/Fling 09:48 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| It could well be Danny Burstein's sixth nomination without a win. Might we have another Kelli O'Hara moment? Plus we have yet to see Benjamin Walker in "American Psycho" and who knows what else. The season is very young. | |
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| re: Question Hamilton in Tony Awards: best score and book | |
| Posted by: | FrenchDip 05:38 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
| In reply to: | Question Hamilton in Tony Awards: best score and book - Kaoru 05:13 pm EDT 10/28/15 |
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| If Evita, Cats, Les Miserables and Rent can win Best Book, I think it's safe to say that Hamilton should be eligible in that category. | |
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