This category might be one of the most straight forward categories of the year, because one musical that's gaining momentum in many other categories isn't eligible for this award. The nominees are:
Fun Home (Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron)
The Last Ship (Sting)
Something Rotten! (Wayne & Karey Kirkpatrick)
The Visit (John Kander & Fred Ebb)
The important ineligible show in this category is An American in Paris, which has been gaining momentum in many other races including best musical, but won't be able to challenge for this one. That leaves a pretty predictable race for the Tony. The Last Ship got Sting a nomination, but will almost definitely not be enough to win him the award. Same for Kander & Ebb, though they do have the emotional sway of this being the last show they worked on together before Ebb's death. Something Rotten has some witty lyrics and fun melodies, and may sway a few voters, but Fun Home should run away with the award fairly easily.
Tony Odds:
Fun Home (Jeanine Tesori & Lisa Kron): 85%
Something Rotten! (Wayne & Karey Kirkpatrick): 9%
The Visit (John Kander & Fred Ebb): 4%
The Last Ship (Sting): 2%
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