The Homecoming: Accolades Without Recognition
This has been the year of the play on Broadway with a great season of excellent productions of both new plays and revivals. The casts shined and brought the words to life in a manner that garnered terrific revues for all involved. We applaud those that have been recognized thus far by being nominated for awards by the various theatre organizations. However, we can’t quite understand how The Homecoming and it’s extraordinary group of actors has been, for the most part, shut out of this esteemed assembly. Knowing that there isn’t room for everyone on the nominating lists, it’s still difficult to accept the fact that Ian McShane’s ruthless Max, Raul Esparza’s sadistic Lenny, and Eve Best’s seductive Ruth were overlooked. This revival, a dark comedy by Harold Pinter, left the audience speechless, knowing that they had just seen something quite unique.
As of this date, the Outer Critics Circle has included some of the principles along with the play in its roster of nominees, and the Drama Desk has given it a nodin the outstanding ensemble performance category. We certainly hope that the Tony committee follows suit and gives The Homecoming and its cast members the recognition it and they so richly deserve.
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Too true. Esparza and Best were dead sexy, and wonderful to watch. And the ensemble work was outstanding.
May 13th, 2008 at 5:05 am
Well, now Raul and Eve have Tony Noms and the play itself has a Best Revival Nom. I HATED this play - it was completely disturbing, BUT the acting was stellar and the whole cast deserves recognition for doing that 8 times a week - apparently nobody even missed a performance which is something to praise as well these days.