"A Chorus Line" versus "Company"
"A Chorus Line" versus "Company"
#0"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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#1re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:10amI think A CHORUS LINE will be a bigger seller for you. COMPANY is so overdone.
#2re: '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.
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#3re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:15amOh darling - getting Ziemba and getting Stritch are two TOTALLY different things. Especially since you were putting Karen into a straight play...
#4re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:25amCompany 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!!!)
#5re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 10:27amBarcelona!!
robbiej
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#6re: '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.
#7re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:23amSpill it, robbie.
robbiej
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#8re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:25amOh 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.
#9re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:26amFabulous. And friend shilling is ALWAYS allowed in my book. Not that I'd ever do it, eh, Jacques?
Feodor Sverdlov
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/21/04
#10re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 11:40amI 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!
#11re: '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.)
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#12re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:29pmI like a chorus line better. I totally agree that Company is over done.
#13re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:30pmBoth are BRILLIANT BRILLIANT pieces of art.
#14re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:37pmSOmetimes 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.
Marquise
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/1/04
#15re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 1:46pmboth 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.
robbiej
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#16re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 2:00pmWell, considering your Hamlet has boobies and a famous brother, it could make for an interesting selling point!
#17re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 2:06pmrobbie - huh?
#18re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 2:56pmTee hee. We're a bunch of Foxy visionaries. Sunday matinees are going to plotz.
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GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#19re: '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? 
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#20re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 4:20pmI 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.
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#21re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 1/31/05 at 6:25pmI hope yuo weren't serious about Stritch doing COMPANY again. She orig9inated the role 25 years ago. Joanne aint supposed to be 80!
#22re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 2/1/05 at 8:29pmWell GovLuv, if you need comps gimme a call.
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GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#23re: 'A Chorus Line' versus 'Company'
Posted: 2/1/05 at 8:56pm
Jon, it was actually 35 years ago. And JC; will do. 
#24re: '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.
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