COMPANY starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone will open March 22 - Page 35

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 9:57am

Mike Barrett said: "Interesting the casting announcement called this "Not a replica" of the London production and "some changes". Wonder how drastic they will end up being if they announced it"

I’m curious as well. Elliot said  in August that it won’t be a replica and they will make necessary improvements from The London production. Also, designer Bunny Christie said she is making some changes and using some new ideas in regards to the set. 

Updated On: 10/21/19 at 09:57 AM

[Det95]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 9:57am

I didn't want to make a special trip into the city for this since I'm coming in in February. However, when I saw the casting announcement that completely changed. This is such an amazing cast that I already bought tickets this morning. Particularly excited for Matt Doyle and Jennifer Simard.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:08am

Mike Barrett said: "Interesting the casting announcement called this "Not a replica" of the London production and "some changes". Wonder how drastic they will end up being if they announced it"

That language was also in the announcement press release. It feels like Marketing Speak to try to reach the people who had complaints about the London production. Could be as simple as key changes and modified arrangements for Bobbie and natural blocking changes for new actors.

[benfox2]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:19am

Bought tickets yesterday for front row mezzanine on the 50th anniversary of the original opening night (4/26). So glad I splurged before this cast was announced because it’s going to be madness with tickets.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:26am

^I'll be there the same week - just have to pick a date!

[Kad]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:26am

Mister Matt said: "Sad we won't get Jonathan Bailey's knockout star turn as Jamie, but I've no doubt Matt Doyle will be wonderful.

Kind of disappointing Kyle Dean is playing such a tiny role.

If he plays Andy anything like Richard Fleeshman did in London, you won't be disappointed in the least. Of the males in the cast, the character of Andy was second only to Jamie in being the most memorable performance.."

Claybourne Elder is playing Andy. Massey is playing Theo, the Kathy analogue. 

 

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:30am

That's a shirtload of Talent on one stage. I may have some trouble thinking about Etai marrying someone other than me but I will deal with it.

The only quibble I can think of is the wide array of ages of this cast. It is certainly possible for people of various ages to be friends but I always thought part of the original theme was how 30 (or so) year olds manage with married and single life in Manhattan. Etai can still pass as a teen on stage and then you have Patti at 70. I trust the Director but it does seem like a real mixed bag. And I would love it if the insanely talented Nikki covered Bobbi. I am wondering how this group of mostly Broadway vets and favorites will do at the box office. I don't really see a "madness" with tickets here outside of us Broadway fanatics.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:02am

A question for those who have seen the London production:

Is the "Tick Tock: ballet still part of the show? Is it danced by a woman?

[Boq101]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:12am

Tick Tock on the West End was in the show as a nightmare sequence of sorts with many people involved. I don't think we've professionally seen it as a solo danced by anyone since the 95 Revival. I know the concert version did something with their Kathy and the ensemble women as well. 

[Boq101]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:15am

I feel like between his voice and his body, Kyle Dean Massey might also be in there as sort of a PJ and Andy understudy within the main company. 

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:18am

Claybourne Elder is playing Andy. Massey is playing Theo, the Kathy analogue. 

DOH!  I totally misread that announcement.  I stand corrected.  In my defense, I turn 50 today.  Blame it on mild dementia.  

It is certainly possible for people of various ages to be friends but I always thought part of the original theme was how 30 (or so) year olds manage with married and single life in Manhattan. 

I always though it was how the central character feels about their own age and the constant reminders (either direct or indirect) from their circle of friends (representing societal constructs) that they are not yet married. As long as the relationships are believable, I really don't care.  The director did a fantastic job in London, so I have faith this cast will work as well.

[Kad]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:25am

I think having a range of ages helps with Bobbi's existential issues- she has young friends getting married, old friends ambivalent in their relationships, peers getting divorced. How can she feasibly have a concrete opinion on a relationship for herself or relationships in general? 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:46am

I will say while it's a really talented cast, it's also very...not diverse. I'd venture to say it's blindingly white. Yes, there's two black actors, but no Latins or Asians can sing Sondheim? 

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:06pm

benfox2 said: "Bought tickets yesterday for front row mezzanine on the 50th anniversary of the original opening night (4/26). So glad I splurged before this cast was announced because it’s going to be madness with tickets."

 

We'll be on the same row at that performance!

 

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:06pm

Yeah, this is a very white cast.

Unpopular opinion, but this cast is so boring. I saw it in London. There's not a single person cast so far that makes me want to rush out and spend 3X as much to see it again.

Updated On: 10/21/19 at 12:06 PM

[tombomb31]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:13pm

Is this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?

[BwayinVan]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:23pm

Definitely adding this to my trip but can’t afford anything other than rear mezz. For those who have sat up there at the Jacobs how is the view from row 1 of the rear mezz

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:32pm

BwayinVan said: "Definitely adding this to my trip but can’t afford anything other than rear mezz. For those who have sat up there at the Jacobs how is the view from row 1 of the rear mezz"

I had first row rear mezz for The Ferryman and the view is pretty good. However, don't go any further back than front row because the legroom gets even worse than normal for a rear mezz.

[BwayinVan]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:42pm

carolinaguy said: "BwayinVan said: "Definitely adding this to my trip but can’t afford anything other than rear mezz. For those who have sat up there at the Jacobs how is the view from row 1 of the rear mezz"

I had first row rear mezz for The Ferryman and the view is pretty good. However, don't go any further back than front row because the legroom gets even worse than normal for a rear mezz."

Good to know. I’m 5’11 so find some of the theatres a little tight 

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:44pm

I bet the show sells well but I don't think its going to be a sell out breakaway hit. It should do well with some premium sales and enough TDF sales to keep this thing afloat through the summer if not the fall. Have booked my tickets for end of March! Cant wait to see Katrina, Patti, and the rest of the cast (minus Seiber) live for the first time! Really cool especially since I've been following all these performers for most of my life, and here they are all together! 

[benfox2]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:56pm

carolinaguy said: "benfox2 said: "Bought tickets yesterday for front row mezzanine on the 50th anniversary of the original opening night (4/26). So glad I splurged before this cast was announced because it’s going to be madness with tickets."



We'll be on the same row at that performance!

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Very Cool! I will be suspiciously eyeing everyone there haha.

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Is this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?

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I’m going to guess yes, since it isn’t a limited run. Odds are most of the cast will sign a 1 year contract.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:58pm

Is this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?

If the reviews and word of mouth are anything like the London run and it earns some Tonys, it's very likely to be around a while.  The show has never hit a 2-year run on Broadway.  It would be nice to see a production that breaks that record.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:59pm

tombomb31 said: "Is this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?"

 

Possibly. Tickets are on sale through Sept. 27. If sales are solid and it wins a few Tonys, I'd say it extends until the end of 2020.

[ljay889]

Posted: 10/21/19 at 11:09pm

everythingtaboo said: "I will say while it's a really talented cast, it's also very...not diverse. I'd venture to say it's blindingly white. Yes, there's two black actors, but no Latins or Asians can sing Sondheim?"

I am also a little surprised at the lack of Latin and Asian actors. I guess there's hope for Susan?

The recent SUNDAY revival was better cast in terms of diversity. 

Updated On: 10/21/19 at 11:09 PM

[Owen22]

Posted: 10/22/19 at 12:20am

Dollypop said: "A question for those who have seen the London production:

Is the "Tick Tock: ballet still part of the show? Is it danced by a woman?"

"Tick Tock" now, title appropriately, addresses Bobbie's biological clock.