The Little Mermaid and The Tony Awards
The nominations for the 2008 Tony Awards were announced this morning. The Little Mermaid, which continues to do well in both weekly gross and capacity on Broadway, did not do so well in the hearts and esteem of the Tony voters.
Coming in at only two nominations, The Little Mermaid does not apparently live up in the eyes of over 750 theater professionals. The Little Mermaid was recognized for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for Theater, which I assumes to mean only the new songs that have been added to the score and Best Lighting Design of a Musical.
Despite her eligibility, Sierra Boggess received no notice of her portrayal of the strong-willed, red-headed teen mermaid.
Does anyone else find it shocking that there were no nominations for things like costume design (wow, heelies!) or acting? Very shocking indeed.
I wonder if Disney yet regrets the decision to close a still profitable show to open one which has come to very little acknowledgment from theater peers.
2 Comments on “The Little Mermaid and The Tony Awards”
No nominations for costume design? Huh! I thought TLM prided itself for the whole Italian opera… costume design something. That must be disappointing.
Not surprised that Alan Menken’s stuff got nominated though. You can’t go without nominating something every time he makes an appearance.
They have tails coming out of their butts. How could that honestly win an award? AND HEELIES. THEY ARE WEARING HEELIES.
I don’t know that any of the songs will sweep through and win, but for him to be nominated is giving him his due. He already has an Oscar. What more does he want?