DR WEL: Okay in your opinion do you think a musical (such as Assassins in this case) which has played off broadway and is 10+ years old should be considered a new musical? And if so, why? I get that it has never played on Broadway. But it's not a new piece and I cannot even imagine it up against Avenue Q and Wicked.
Jennifer, I know you didn't ask my opinion, but when has that ever stopped any of us? Personally, I dislike the fact that the Tony committee is always changing or redefining their rules to accomadate a certain show or performer. I believe
Assassins, by definition, should be considered a
new musical. How can you justify labeling a show a
revival when it has never previously played a Broadway house?
I am curious,
Jennifer, how familiar you are with the show
Assassins? Have you seen the show produced? Are you familiar with the score? You say that you can't imagine it up against
Wicked or
Avenue Q. Why not?