COMPANY starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone will open March 22 - Page 35
COMPANY starring Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone will open March 22
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#850
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#851
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#852
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#853
Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:19amBought 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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#854
Posted: 10/21/19 at 10:26am
^I'll be there the same week - just have to pick a date!
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#855
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.
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Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#856
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#857
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?
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#858
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#859
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#860
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#861
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?
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#862
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?
"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/06
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#863
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!
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#864
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.
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Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#865
Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:13pmIs this show, with this cast, likely to still be around in December 2020?
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#866
Posted: 10/21/19 at 12:23pmDefinitely 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
Broadway Star Joined: 10/13/06
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#867
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#868
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
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#869
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!
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#870
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#871
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#872
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#873
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.
Phone rings, door chimes, in comes COMPANY!#874
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.
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