tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31471786.post5260386545402611075..comments2024-02-11T03:21:29.156-05:00Comments on Pataphysical Science: Let's Talk TonysLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15341231489185317489noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31471786.post-71423511343746841922012-05-11T19:52:14.021-04:002012-05-11T19:52:14.021-04:00One of the best parts about Tony nominations is th...One of the best parts about Tony nominations is the surprises which come along with them. And the fact that it sparks conversation among professional and armchair critics alike.B Street Theaterhttp://bstreettheatre.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31471786.post-57799893386788171172012-05-01T15:52:37.173-04:002012-05-01T15:52:37.173-04:00If Chinglish did better on Broadway, it would have...If Chinglish did better on Broadway, it would have seen more nominations, which is a shame because it was one of my favorite plays of the season. I really thought the play, Jennifer Lim, and the set design were nomination-worthy.<br /><br />Also, I think it's shocking, yet appropriate, Raul Esparza did not get nominated for Leap of Faith. But it is shocking and WTF that Hugh Dancy didn't get nominated for his subtle work in Venus in Fur. He was equally good as Nina Arianda in the role, reminding me of the Oscars when Michelle Williams was nominated for "Blue Valentine" and Ryan Gosling was snubbed for the same film.It's all about the journey...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01553162702598749622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31471786.post-65167518751016717772012-05-01T12:55:32.911-04:002012-05-01T12:55:32.911-04:00I believe the rule is that 50% of a score has to b...I believe the rule is that 50% of a score has to be original for it to be eligible. NEWSIES has a bunch of new songs that were written for Broadway; ONCE does not.<br /><br />The projections are part of GHOST's scenic design (and NEWSIES'). That's why two people were nominated. A third person (credited for the illusions in GHOST) was eligible for the Drama Desk.Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18130752436235015529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31471786.post-32718803147266209122012-05-01T12:42:47.702-04:002012-05-01T12:42:47.702-04:00Road to Mecca had the slowest lighting cue fade in...Road to Mecca had the slowest lighting cue fade in the history of theater. It was basically meant to feel like the sun was setting and the room was lit by candles. It did but it also felt like I was having a stroke because I couldn't see it was so dark...and boring. But it felt very naturalistic.Nicole Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717227507945199387noreply@blogger.com