Company Closing Sunday - anyone else going?- Page 5

[keen on kean]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 11:26am

I still don't understand what it is about this show. I loved Sweeney, too, and went to the final performance, but I didn't wake up in the morning with the first thought of closing day. Strange and wonderful, caring this much about a show!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 11:27am

I've had trouble sleeping all week; each time I opened my eyes, I got scared that it was already Sunday. So waking up today, I just wanted to hide under my blanket! It's amazing, the way my body knows; I was nauseous the moment I woke up.

[The Boy From Ohio]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 11:37am

I will be there in spirit. Hope everyone has a good time. Happy Closing!!

[ben1986]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:09pm

To me it feels like I'm going to a funeral for a close friend. This was the first show in a long time that made me feel everything that is great about Broadway.

Does anyone think stritch might be there? Updated On: 7/1/07 at 12:09 PM

[MiracleElixir]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:11pm

With a little under three hours to go before their final performance, the tension is killing me: Will "Company" finally sell out a performance??

*CORRECTION* Speak of the devil, I think it just did. As of right now, Telecharge is reporting it is sold out. Just 10 minutes ago, there were scattered seats available. Updated On: 7/1/07 at 12:11 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:18pm

Someone said it's been doing that (incorrectly) for a few days. It was technically sold out on Friday, but there were seats unused because of the cameras.

[MiracleElixir]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:21pm

You're right. It says there's 2 tickets left. One in Center Orch Row B, one in "Right Wheelchair" Row L

[Sondheim Geek]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:22pm

God, I think the worst part is waiting around... I figured it out that I'm doing absolutely nothing today (just in case) and... that was the worst idea ever.
Why would SuperStritch be there? It would be pretty cool, though...

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:24pm

I'm... waiting for my hair to dry.

It's all a little surreal; I haven't felt this way about a production in so, so long.

[ben1986]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:28pm

I thought that Stritch might be there just to give support to the cast?

[ashley0139]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:30pm

I definitely dreamed about Company last night (and Audra McDonald, but that's a separate issue). I'm really really sad about the closing, but hoping they get sent off in a great and energetic way. Two and a half hours now. I'm so glad I get to be there. I will miss you, Company!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:33pm

With the exception of a few debates, I've been relatively calm through all of this -- the review fiasco, the Tonys, the closing notice... but AHHHHHHHHHHHH.

Updated On: 7/1/07 at 12:33 PM

[Ariella]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:47pm

It all feels surreal in a way. I saw the show Friday before I had to go home, so I've had my opportunity for personal closure. But it still doesn't feel right, and I hope those who are going tonight get to experience something really special.

[smashingasian]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 12:51pm

I'm with Ariella. I saw the show twice last week and I instantly fell in love with it.

I hope everyone who goes tonight has an amazing evening! Please review, I would love to hear how it went.

[TapTapTapioca]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 1:05pm

Emcee- Do you feel more 'connected' (for a lack of better term) to this show than to Sweeney? I remember that you LOVED Sweeney.

Edit: What was the review fiasco?

Updated On: 7/1/07 at 01:05 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 1:12pm

Oh, when the reviews came out there was just this totally bizarre display of histrionic drama, because everyone was nervous.

And absolutely. I loved Sweeney so, so much, but I didn't connect with it right away. It took me a little bit of reflecting to love Company, but I instantly connected with it. I remember the way I just sat there after Being Alive, shaking. I never expected to be so moved or to be so in love with it, but here I am over a year later. It sounds very silly, but I have really never been so in love with anything in my life. It's very hard to explain those kinds of visceral, deep connections, but on a more explicable level, I obviously think it's a brilliant work of art -- one of the best things I have ever seen. It's been my greatest pleasure to support this show, and today's a really tough goodbye for me. But I do believe it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

Updated On: 7/1/07 at 01:12 PM

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 1:16pm

...I should probably get ready.
*heads off to the shower*

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 1:40pm

i changed my avatar in honor of COMPANY.

i am glad i got the chance to give them my luvvins.

[ben1986]

Posted: 7/1/07 at 2:05pm

Time to head to the subway for one more moment of magic!

Srry/Grateful is the best way to describe what I'm feeling right now, thanks Keen!