Posted: 10/6/19 at 6:08am
Joviedamian said: "Could they do a Boyd Gaines and Patti Lupone pairing again?"
Oh God I hope not!!!!!
Posted: 10/6/19 at 9:36am
ljay889 said: "qolbinau said: "The photos of Katrina and pants further make me wonder if her interpretation will be of a powerful, sexy woman that has men at her fingertips rather than a more wholesome, girl-next-door type that is trying to make her way in life but not quite getting there (Craig)...until the end of the show of course."
I think this is exactly what they’re going for. Even styling her with the big hoop earrings lends itself to this interpretation. I think she’s going to be totally sexy and irresistible in the role."
In the program for the London production, the director discusses “Sex & the City” as inspiration. (She mentions several other things as well.) Based on this initial pic, I do hope they lean into that a bit more.
Posted: 10/6/19 at 3:59pm
The London artwork did always feel a little Sex & City-esque to me, but I don't know if it actually felt like that in the show. So maybe this time they can achieve that a little more. Also, I 'heard' from a pretty good source that Craig was not asked to take to the show to New York.
Posted: 10/6/19 at 4:19pm
Posted: 10/6/19 at 4:47pm
Agree. The picture of Lenk suggests a bit of Samantha may be appearing on Broadway, and I think that could totally work.
Posted: 10/6/19 at 5:01pm
JBC3 said: "I saw lots of center orchestra seats that were not premium and was actually surprised at that."
Starting row J (10th row) in the Orchestra starts $179 only during the week $189 weekends great seats so are the front mezzanine seating which usually is prime and perfect for the Jacobs!
We just got seats for the Saturday night b4 opening 3/21 for only $189 each for AMEX card holders
front row center-mezzanine A
Updated On: 10/7/19 at 05:01 PM
Posted: 10/6/19 at 5:13pm
qolbinau said: "The London artwork did always feel a little Sex & City-esque to me, but I don't know if it actually felt like that in the show. So maybe this time they can achieve that a little more. Also, I 'heard' from a pretty good source that Craig was not asked to take to the show to New York."
I would love to know the real reason why she didn’t transfer. If they didn’t ask her, it must’ve been extremely heartbreaking for her being that she literally developed the production with Elliot from the beginning. Also, Elliot and Chris Harper are lead producers for Broadway, so it was probably even more hurtful if it was their decision. I also feel there was probably some fear that she wouldn’t come across sexy and New York enough for Broadway. With Lenk, that won’t be an issue.
There was also a rumor that Craig was asked but couldn’t commit due to other projects in London.
Who knows?
Posted: 10/6/19 at 6:16pm
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Posted: 10/6/19 at 10:55pm
I do wonder how this will sell. For us theater queens it's a HUGE get, but for the average theatergoer, will they care? I'm not sure.
I remember seeing "War Paint" and "The Band's Visit" very easily. But maybe those 2 together and a title we all know will be a hot ticket? Not sure. Even "Angels..." wasn't a hard ticket to get.
Posted: 10/6/19 at 11:21pm
The marketing is already very appealing. I think it could gain momentum with the average theatergoer, especially being that it's opening in the spring, and there's also the possibility of winning several Tonys.
Posted: 10/7/19 at 1:03am
Posted: 10/7/19 at 2:18am
Fine for the West End, but the level required for NYC & Broadway performances are in a whole other league.
Interestingly a few on the popular west end board seem a bit disappointed by the potential change of interpretation in character as the marketing suggests.
Updated On: 10/7/19 at 02:18 AM
Posted: 10/7/19 at 7:11am
qolbinau said: "Fine for the West End, but the level required for NYC & Broadway performances are in a whole other league.
Interestingly a few on the popular west end board seem a bit disappointed by the potential change of interpretation in character as the marketing suggests."
They’re into some pretty casual racism over there, too.
Posted: 10/7/19 at 7:17am
Just read it. So dramatic. She does not look like a “hooker.” Marianne has already been praising Lenk’s sexiness and New York vibe. It’s a definite change in interpretation on Marianne’s behalf.
I didn’t see the production in London, but for what it’s worth, Brantley did give Rosalie a major rave, I’m sure it wasn’t a very easy decision to not bring her over.
Updated On: 10/7/19 at 07:17 AM
Posted: 10/13/19 at 12:24pm
I saw this in London last year and I said to my friend afterwards that if it transfers I don't think they'll take Rosalie. I thought she was very good and brought some lovely qualities to the role but there was a certain something missing. My friend who had never seen the show didn't realize that it was meant to be set in New York! He was thrown not only by Craig but by the 3 couples who seemed smalltown, anywhere USA to him so I had a feeling only Patti would remain for the NY cast. I'm really looking forward to seeing what Lenk can bring to the role.
Anyway, I'm going to buy my ticket tomorrow. What do you guys think, front mezzanine of 3rd row center orchestra?
Posted: 10/13/19 at 1:10pm
Posted: 10/13/19 at 2:09pm
ljay889 said: "Front mezz or front orchestra are equally fabulous in the Jacobs. It’s a lovely theater. "
Unless you're sitting anywhere beyond the first row of the rear mezz, where it become a hellscape for anyone who has legs.
Posted: 10/13/19 at 3:41pm
The sole reason I bought a ticket for this musical is Katrina Lenk. Initially I didn't like her vocals in Band's Visit, but then as I listened the soundtrack over the past two years, her voice grew on me and I appreciate her not being a typical Broadway musical actress. I am very excited to see the musical during my birthday month (March) along with several other new shows.
Posted: 10/13/19 at 4:59pm
I feel this should be a limited run. 6 months until September? Tickets sales are through Sept. 27 only now. If it's a hit, extend it through to the end of the year.
Posted: 10/13/19 at 5:32pm
Besides the gender reversal of the main character, has the book been updated at all?
Last night I saw a very intimate production of the original version. The book is so badly dated, that they set it in the 70's with everyone in period costume to help make it more accessible to a younger audience unfamiliar with the show. The songs are the thing though.
Also curious how the interaction between Joanne and the main character changes with the gender swap?
Possible SPOILERS in next questions
In the nightclub scene just after "Ladies Who Lunch, does Joanne still ask the "Bobby" character when they're going to make it, & suggest they come over tomorrow at 2 while her husband is out?
Also in the "Not getting married" scene, is the character now the bridesmaid instead of best man? This makes more sense, because in the original book it really feels like 2 men ganging up on the woman.
Updated On: 10/13/19 at 05:32 PM
Posted: 10/13/19 at 8:38pm
inception said: "In the nightclub scene just after "Ladies Who Lunch, does Joanne still ask the "Bobby" character when they're going to make it, & suggest they come over tomorrow at 2 while her husband is out?
Also in the "Not getting married" scene, is the character now the bridesmaid instead of best man? This makes more sense, because in the original book it really feels like 2 men ganging up on the woman."
Yeah the book has kinda been updated in some parts. The club scene, Joanne now offers Larry to Bobbie. This was very weird to me...
Posted: 10/14/19 at 10:13am
Wasn't the Audience Rewards pre-sale supposed to start this morning? It's still only giving me AmEx as a payment method.
Edit: Going through the Audience Rewards site wasn't working, but clicking on the pre-sale tickets link from the show's website did. This one hurt, but I'm Row A front mezzanine for the performance on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the original production.
Updated On: 10/14/19 at 10:13 AM
Posted: 10/14/19 at 1:05pm
carolinaguy said: "Wasn't the Audience Rewards pre-sale supposed to start this morning? It's still only giving me AmEx as a payment method.
Edit: Going through the Audience Rewards site wasn't working, but clicking on the pre-sale tickets link from the show's website did. This one hurt, but I'm Row A front mezzanine for the performance on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the original production."
I had this same issue– thanks for the tip! I've got my ticket now and I'm so excited!
Posted: 10/18/19 at 11:29pm
I'm probably reading into this too much, but Kyle Dean Massey posted on his instagram story the martini glass "Y" from the logo of Company. This probably doesn't mean anything, but maybe? he's? in? the? cast? LOL
