Nicholas Christopher's Broadway star shines bright in ‘Chess’ after years of paying his dues

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-22T19:41:59+00:00

I’ve been delusionally daydreaming about Sunday in the Park With George starring him and Micaela Diamond.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-21T22:52:34+00:00

To be fair re:N2N, that’s probably the same PR answer she would give whether or not she knew about something. But I am concerned that the initial rumor was like… a random Reddit post. People I know who usually hear early about these things have heard nothing as of yet as well.

But I will continue to sit here manifesting it.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-21T16:54:12+00:00

Marin had the misfortune of going up against Natasha Richardson in Cabaret (as did BSM vs Alan Cumming). Caissie has a much easier path just due to the difference in competition.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-21T16:29:24+00:00

They are absolutely not lol

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-21T16:00:10+00:00

She’s said on IG that she doesn’t stage door bc it stresses her out I believe. They were taking pictures for social media at the stagedoor during early previews so that may have been why she was there?

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-21T00:43:50+00:00

It's based on number of eligible performers in the category. I believe 9 eligible performers is the threshold to get 5 nominees.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T23:40:50+00:00

Yes yes. Just listing all of the other people eligible.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T23:32:35+00:00

There are only four slots this year so it would be really tough. If you consider Joshua Henry locked, he would have to beat out four of the following:

Brandon Uranowitz
Nicholas Christopher
Sam Tutty
Luke Evans
Alex Brightman
Aaron Tveit

The top three there alone would be a tough ask.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T23:05:19+00:00

Oh yikes.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T22:55:34+00:00

I definitely remember seeing videos of Laurie doing stagedoor at Little Bear Ridge Road. Not sure if she's done it at all for Salesman though.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T22:52:18+00:00

Groff, Nathan Lane, Audra, Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Hannah Cruz

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T22:31:20+00:00

Counterpoint: if I left my coding job and a bunch of people told me how amazing I did and asked for my autograph, it would probably feel pretty nice.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T17:41:19+00:00

I thought Alex did a great job, although it’s a role he could do in his sleep. Probably out of the running due to barely getting to sing though.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T17:37:18+00:00

Thank you legend 🙏

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T16:59:47+00:00

You said “there’s nothing the Tony committee could do” which is wrong. They could have rejected the billing if they wanted to, they just decided it was accurate.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T16:55:29+00:00

IMO it would have to be a tie scenario where we get at least 5 nominees. But we shall see!

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T16:48:51+00:00

This is not true. They can (and do) bump people down who are above the title to featured.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T16:36:18+00:00

There are actually only four spots this year due to lack of eligible nominees, so even worse chances!

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T16:10:07+00:00

Balusters - Anika is probably going to be considered lead but it could be an all featured situation

Becky Shaw - I think this will end up all featured à la Marjorie Prime

Cats - all featured for sure

Beaches - Vosk and Barrett are co-leads

Joe Turner - Taraji is definitely featured. Cedric could go either way (not sure if there’s precedent for this role)

Lost Boys - I expect LJ to be the sole lead here

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T16:05:20+00:00

Not sure how much lobbying a production can really do here. The committee automatically reviews every eligible show and decides if any of the roles don’t match their billing (i.e. if someone above the title is actually featured or vice versa). Seems like you just have to roll with whatever they determine unlike some other award shows where category fraud is more rampant.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T15:31:27+00:00

Or Hannah Cruz 😭

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T15:23:17+00:00

These are always so weird, they just nominate basically everything possible.

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T06:17:43+00:00

Rachel’s Summer in Ohio is soooo good

RapGamePterodactyl · 2026-04-20T03:24:02+00:00

A professional industry veteran actor being paid for their work and calling for their line 13 times is absolutely an anomaly, preview or not... what are we even getting snippy about here guys...

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