kennedy_rose said: "BJR said: "Yeah I have a good feeling about this one coming back. It's an expensive production (wasn't it reported to be $18 million?) and it would seem the producers would be more eager to raise a little more to get through this than toss it all to the side and collect the insurance check. Also, since it's not a limited run of a play, it's less likely to conflict with fall schedules for the cast. (Possibly the creatives, who planned being done working by now, but everyone's schedules are in the air right now.)"
Was Company a shoe-in for best revival at The Tony's? I would say, yes. Does the show have long-term appeal to people outside of NYC...? Maybe not. So, a longer wait for awards season could possibly end Company's return or eventual run pre-maturely. How much money do those producers have socked away?
I would guess Ms. Lupone would return...especially if she's hungry for a Tony Award aka acareer boost. And the others too; Lenk, Simard, Sieber. All highly ambitious, Tony hungry performers have seen promising opportunitieswithjobs on the screen slip through their fingers. All hopes dashed, thanks to Covid-19."
Certainly not a guarantee for best revival. WSS and Caroline or Change were up there too, at the moment. While I appreciated this Company, I think WSS was more ambitious.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE