COMPANY starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone will open March 22 — Page 24

CurtainPullDowner said: "I guess The Pone doesn't carry as much weight as she thought. What happened to her threat that she would only do the show if certain Actors transferred (or were cast).

I am a big fan of Lenk's and think she will be great but I feel bad for Rosalie, this was her chance to make a splash on Broadway. She is a wonderful Actress/Singer."

Rosalie was reportedly offered the role but couldn’t commit due to another project in London.

Is Jonathan Bailey from the West End cast making the Broadway transfer as Jamie?!? I thought he was amazing when I saw the show in London last December!

Ah ok. I'm really glad I got to see this production in London then! Very happy for Doyle, Lupone, and Lenk!

Jordan, I think age isn’t the reason you don’t want Lenk in the role. This isn’t like they’ve cast Bernadette Peters in the part.

And yes, since I’m one of the very few women on this board, I think I can be on the cross for a moment when it comes to defending some of the, again, ageist and sexist comments that appear here, I think, without thought or consideration behind them.

Updated On: 8/30/19 at 09:06 AM

QueenAlice said: "Jordan, I think age isn’t the reason you don’t want Lenk in the role. This isn’t like they’ve cast Bernadette Peters in the part.

And yes, since I’m one of the very few women on this board, I think I can be on the cross for a moment when it comes to defending some of the again ageist and sexist comments trust appear here."

LOUDER, ALICE!! All of this.

Question my friends: Not familiar with this show, but if someone (hypothetically of course) was not a Patti fan, would you recommend this show to them??? Everyone seems so excited, I am intrigued.

Colin852 said: "Question my friends: Not familiar with this show, but if someone (hypothetically of course) was not a Patti fan, would you recommend this show to them??? Everyone seems so excited, I am intrigued."



Patti’s role isn’t big at all. I say go ahead and see this

QueenAlice said: "Jordan, I think age isn’t the reason you don’t want Lenk in the role. This isn’t like they’ve cast Bernadette Peters in the part.

And yes, since I’m one of the very few women on this board, I think I can be on the cross for a moment when it comes to defending some of the, again, ageist and sexist comments thatappear here,I think,without thought or consideration behind them."

This was Woke special. First you allege sexism, and then when its explained that the age of the character is specifically a plot point in the show, you declare that age isnt really the reason Jordan doesn't want Lenk in the role despite him saying precisely the opposite, and THEN you move it entirely away from Jordan's comments and the actual topic being discussed into the more general "ageism and sexism" that pervades these Boards- which to my knowledge has nothing to do with Jordan even in your telling.

IT IS SO EXHAUSTING. I love Katrina Lenk. I have no problem if they adjust the plot to reflect 2019 where a 35 yr old single person is totally ordinary. But if they didnt do that, then why is it unfair to question whether Lenk (who, whatever her age, has a very regal, mature presence) is the right fit? She might be because I think shes a brilliant actress but the idea that questioning it is sexist is a reach. There is nothing ageist or sexist about thinking someone who looks 35ish should play Bobbie, or Bobby for that matter, just as there is nothing sexist or ageist about wanting Mrs. Lovett to appear to be in late middle age. There are plots to these things.

Jordan Catalano said: "What sexist comments? I haven’t seen any sexist comments so please point them out.

Again, talking about the characters age isn’t sexist when it’s the point of the show. "

Jordan, I apologize if your last post came across as an opportunity for me to attack. You are right it’s fine to discuss an actors age when it comes to a role (especially when age is part of the story). My comments about this board being full of ageist and sexist comments is not specifically directed at you. My point is actually that all the threads are full of comments by various posters that are filled with remarks that are incredibly demeaning to women- and I think much of this is unintentional. In our society it’s almost impossible to separate the discussion of anyone female without some comment on her age or attractiveness. It’s such a cultural norm that most people don’t even realize it. I get it - in the theatre - we judge actors by their appearance - but when all of these comments are mostly made by gay men, I find it worth pointing out. This board loves to jump on anything “racist” or “intolerant” and yet often doesn’t see its prejudice in other areas. That’s simply my point.

I wonder how the set will transfer because the Gielgud is much more narrower then the Jacobs. They might tweak some bits to fill the stage more hopefully! Otherwise it will look very empty lol

griffin24 said: "I wonder how the set will transfer because the Gielgud is much more narrower then the Jacobs. They might tweak some bits to fill the stage more hopefully! Otherwise it will look very empty lol"

The Gielgud is a gorgeous theatre!