what are your tony predictions??
Love this question! I’m not gonna give ALL my predictions just because there are so many categories, but here are some of my 2023 Tony Awards predictions/who I personally want to win:
Who I want: Kimberly Akimbo
My prediction: Kimberly Akimbo
It’s amazing and tbh I feel like just about everyone who’s seen it absolutely loves it. Talented cast, funny and touching story, catchy songs. That show has it all.
My prediction: Ain’t No Mo’
Both plays are super important and super dark. But Ain’t No Mo’ also has the comedic element that’s more pleasing to audiences at the end of the day.
My prediction: Into The Woods
I love both of these musicals so much. I’m a huge Sondheim fan too. As fantastic as Parade is, I just can’t see Into The Woods losing after all the hype.
Leading Actress in a Musical:
Who I want: Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo) or Lorna Courtney (&Juliet)
My prediction: Victoria Clark (Kimberly Akimbo) or Micaela Diamond (Parade)
This category is stacked. I honestly don’t care who wins. They all deserve it.
Leading Actor in a Musical:
Who I want: Colton Ryan (New York, New York)
My prediction: Ben Platt (Parade)
Ben Platt will definitely win. I’m 98% sure.
Featured Actor in a Musical:
Who I want: Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo)
My prediction: Kevin Cahoon (Shucked)
Justin is only like 19 or 20 years old so I think him winning a Tony would be awesome.
Featured Actress in a Musical:
Who I want: Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) or NaTasha Yvette Williams (Some Like It Hot)
My prediction: Julia Lester (Into The Woods)
I love Bonnie, and NaTasha is a legend. I just feel like Julia’s gonna get it.
Here are my other predictions without my opinion:
Best Revival of a Play: A Doll’s House Best Direction (Play): Jaime Lloyd (A Doll’s House) Best Direction (Musical): Michael Arden (Parade) Best Choreography: Susan Stroman (New York, New York) Best Book: Kimberly Akimbo Best Score: Kimberly Akimbo or Shucked
Honorable mentions: I will forever be rooting for Michael Arden to win Best Direction. He was robbed in 2016. I hope Natasha Katz (Some Like It Hot, Sweeney Todd) wins best Lighting Design because she did the Lighting Design for Sing Street and it was outstanding!!
Overall I don’t really think Kimberly Akimbo will sweep (as much as I love that musical lol) I don’t think any show will sweep this year. I have a feeling it’s gonna be evenly dispersed. Thanks for the ask!
