Tony Award Predictions from Our Man on Broadway

As long time readers know, each year we turn The Grandstander over to our Official Broadway Correspondent,  Hatboro, PA's (by way of Landview Street) Big Poppy for predictions on Broadway's Annual Tony Awards, which will be presented on June 9.

Big Poppy is most definitely a man for all seasons, and his opinions on the American stage are highly valued.  He is coming off of a poor - for him -  prediction record in 2012, and is looking to rebound strong this year.  These predictions are coming a bit early this year because he and Mrs, Big P will be traveling to the Aloha State and will not be on the Mainland on the day the Awards are presented.

We will be watching and will provide a scorecard come June 10, and with that, take it away, Big Poppy.....

Hi Grandstander!  I know that you and your loyal readers have been anxiously awaiting my annual Tony Award predictions.   Yes, Big Poppy can hear you all snoring from 300 miles away.  NOT that I'm discouraged or dissuaded from trying to improve on my 6 for 10 performance in 2012.  This year, I'm picking eight winners representing only three shows: Kinky Boots, Matilda, and Pippin.  Here goes:

 

Revival of 

a Musical .........................  Pippin

Featured Actress, Musical ............... Andrea Martin

Featured Actor, Musical .................. Terrance Mann

Best Score .......................................... Cyndi Lauper (Kinky Boots) ... (Yes, that same Cyndi Lauper)

Best Book, Musical ........................... Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots) ... (could be Danny Kelly, Matilda)?

Leading Actress ................................ Patina Miller (Pippin)

Leading Actor ................................... Bertie Carvel (Matilda)   *SHOULD win ... Billy Porter (Kinky Boots)

Best Musical ...................................... Kinky Boots  (in a photo finish over Matilda)

 

Enjoy the show!  June 9th on CBS.