The Tony Predictions

This is subject to change...as I rely more on more on personal opinion and less and less on "buzz"

SO: In approximately two months the Tony Nominations will be announced. And while I can't wait, I thought I'd put my own list together.

FIRST the shows that have opened in the 08-09 Season:


2008
June 26 - Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy *
July 17 - [title of show] *
Sept 18 - A Tale Of Two Cities
Sept 25 - Equus *
Oct 2 - The Seagull
Oct 5 - 13
Oct 7 - A Man for All Seasons
Oct 14 - To Be or Not to Be
Oct 16 - All My Sons
Oct 23 - Speed-the-Plow *
Nov 13 - Billy Elliot *
Nov 17 - American Buffalo
Nov 20 - Dividing the Estate
Nov 23 - White Christmas
Dec 3 - Liza's At The Palace
Dec 7 - Slava's Snowshow *
Dec 14 - Shrek: The Musical **
Dec 18 - Pal Joey

2009
Jan 15 - Soul of Shaolin
Jan 22 - The American Plan *
Jan 25 - Hedda Gabler *
Feb 5 - You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush /
Feb 19 - The Story of My Life *
Mar 1 - Guys and Dolls
Mar 9 - 33 Variations *
Mar 15 - Blithe Spirit


Still to open and qualify for consideration:

Mar 19 - West Side Story **
Mar 22 - God of Carnage
Mar 24 - Impressionism
Mar 26 - Exit The King
Mar 29 - Irena's Vow **
Mar 30 - Happiness
Mar 31 - Hair **
Apr 2 - reasons to be pretty **
Apr 7 - Rock of Ages ***
Apr 15 - Next to Normal * & **
Apr 16 - Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Apr 19 - Mary Stuart ***
Apr 23 - The Norman Conquests
Apr 26 - The Philanthropist ***
Apr 27 - Desire Under the Elms
Apr 29 - Accent on Youth ***
Apr 30 - 9 to 5 ***
Apr 30 - Waiting for Godot **
Apr 30 - Tony Nomination Cut Off

* = I've seen it.
** = I have PLANS to see it before the Tony Noms.
*** = I hope to see before the summer is up (AFTER Tony Awards).


The Categories:

Best New Musical (4)
Best Revival of a Musical (4)
Best New Play (4)
Best Revival of a Play (4)

Best Performance Leading Male Musical (5)
Best Performance Leading Female Musical (5)
Best Performance Featured Male Musical (5)
Best Performance Featured Female Musical (5)

Best Performance Leading Male Play (5)
Best Performance Leading Female Play (5)
Best Performance Featured Male Play (5)
Best Performance Featured Female Play (5)

Best Book of a Musical (4)
Best Score of a Musical(4)
Best Choreography (4)

Best Set Design Musical(4)
Best Set Design Play (4)

Best Lighting Musical (4)
Best Lighitng Play(4)

Best Direction Musical (4)
Best Direction Play (4)

Best Costume Design Musical (4)
Best Costume Design Play (4)


OK....so, what do YOU think??