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#1

"A Chorus Line" versus "Company"

Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:08am

The professional theatre where I work has just made a quick jump in this year's musical production.

Originally we were slated to produce a production of Company by Sondheim. Because of the Broadway revival, and some financial and artistic factors, the decision has been made to change to A Chorus Line.

I was excited that we were doing Company but I can't help but be more excited that we are doing A Chorus Line.

Any thoughts?

*edit* I know you'll call me a shill... but it's a title I happily wear in this case. Though, I'm legitimately interested in your thoughts.
A Chorus Line @ Geva Theatre in Rochester NY
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Updated On: 1/31/05 at 10:08 AM

#2

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:10am

I think A CHORUS LINE will be a bigger seller for you. COMPANY is so overdone.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#3

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:13am

I was thinking we might get Stritch for Company though. I don't think there's a part for her in "Line". Well... maybe Cassie.

(I mean we did swing Karen Ziemba for 'House' & 'Garden', so star casting isn't that much of a stritch, uh stretch.
"When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do."
:: Clouseau Blog ::
#4

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:15am

Oh darling - getting Ziemba and getting Stritch are two TOTALLY different things. Especially since you were putting Karen into a straight play...
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#5

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:25am

Company is overdone? Really? I've never had a chance to see it live - but I think it's a brilliant show. I'd choose to see it over Chorus Line any day (not that I don't like Chorus Line, but, I mean, really - Company!!! Sondheim!!!)
"I don't really get the ending,all i can go with is when after several months,Judith saw Pat sang,and later she kissed him on the toilet,after that the story back to where Pat went down from the stage after he'd sung,and he went to the italian lady.I just don't get it,what Judith exatcly meant when he kissed Pat that she had seen,and did Pat end up together with The Italian Lady?Please help me,thank u very much!" Quote from someone on IMDB in reference to a movie he/she didn't understand. Such grammar!
#6

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:27am

Barcelona!!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#7

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:18am

A friend of mine who worked at GeVa this past year is going back to play Ophelia.

I think you may have met her.
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
#8

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:23am

Spill it, robbie.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#9

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:25am

Oh no...nobody famous...yet. But a magnificent actress. Lori Prince is her name. She's a dear friend and I will unabashedly shill for her any day of the week.
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
#10

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:26am

Fabulous. And friend shilling is ALWAYS allowed in my book. Not that I'd ever do it, eh, Jacques?
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

Updated On: 1/31/05 at 11:26 AM

#11

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:40am

I saw both original productions of "Company" and "A Chorus Line". When "Company" was over, I was glad to get up and stretch and go get a bite to eat. When "A Chrous Line" was over, I felt exhilerated and wanted to see it again!
scooter3843
#12

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:16pm

Ophelia is rejoining a theatre that is bracing for that production... It should make for excellent overtime pay though.

I think the move to 'A Chorus Line' may have also been motivated by the need for a bigger financial success.

We've had a very artistically satisfying season with almost ZERO name recognition. Sadly that has had an impact on single ticket sales. (Ophelia's show has great name recognition, but I think alot of people are afraid of it.)
"When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do."
:: Clouseau Blog ::
#13

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:29pm

I like a chorus line better. I totally agree that Company is over done.
CAGES OR WINGS? WHICH DO YOU PREFER? ASK THE BIRDS. FEAR OR LOVE, BABY? DON'T SAY THE ANSWER, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.
#14

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:30pm

Both are BRILLIANT BRILLIANT pieces of art.
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#15

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:37pm

SOmetimes I wish that there were more guy solos in a Chorus Line. But so much of that show has to do with your character thats its amazing how much you fall in love with them. Like Paul for example. HE has his whole drag show monologue and then you want him to make it most of all, and then he hurts his knee. This is an amzing show.
CAGES OR WINGS? WHICH DO YOU PREFER? ASK THE BIRDS. FEAR OR LOVE, BABY? DON'T SAY THE ANSWER, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.
#16

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:46pm

both shows can stand on their own merits. i agree that both are brilliant works of art and both shows benefitted (sp) from the talent of the late great michael bennett.
#17

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 2:00pm

Well, considering your Hamlet has boobies and a famous brother, it could make for an interesting selling point!
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
#18

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 2:06pm

robbie - huh?
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#19

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 2:56pm

Tee hee. We're a bunch of Foxy visionaries. Sunday matinees are going to plotz.
"When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do."
:: Clouseau Blog ::

Updated On: 1/31/05 at 02:56 PM

#20

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 4:17pm

Damn.
I was all set to see Company (my grandparents live in Rochester) and you switch to Chorus Line?
re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
#21

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 4:20pm

I have yet to see Company on stage but as much as I love A Chorus Line, I still think it needs to sleep for a little while longer.
#22

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 1/31/05 at 6:25pm

I hope yuo weren't serious about Stritch doing COMPANY again. She orig9inated the role 25 years ago. Joanne aint supposed to be 80!
#23

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 2/1/05 at 8:29pm

Well GovLuv, if you need comps gimme a call.
"When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do."
:: Clouseau Blog ::
#25

re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'

Posted: 2/3/05 at 10:56am

Listen... Stritch can do anything.

If you need someone to play 30-40, she can do it.
Hell, I'd cast her as Shelley in 'Bat Boy'. She's a machine.

"When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do."
:: Clouseau Blog ::

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