Company Previews Thread
Company Previews Thread
GrantGrant
Chorus Member Joined: 12/14/16
#1Company Previews Thread
Posted: 2/29/20 at 11:32pm
Tonight was the Invited Dress and Monday is the first preview.
Did anyone go tonight?
sassylash3s
Stand-by Joined: 7/5/11
#2Company Previews Thread
Posted: 2/29/20 at 11:57pm
I was at the invited dress tonight. Not sure what the etiquette is as far as commenting on a dress rehearsal, but I will say that I was largely quite impressed by what I saw.
Updated On: 2/29/20 at 11:57 PM
#3Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/1/20 at 8:09am
I am going Tuesday evening, and I beyond excited. This is definitely one of my most anticipated shows of the season.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#4Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/1/20 at 8:25am
sassylash3s said: "I was at the invited dress tonight. Not sure what the etiquette is as far as commenting on a dress rehearsal, but I will say that I was largely quite impressed by what I saw."
I think the etiquette seems to be if you have good things to say, feel free to speak loudly and free. If you have criticism wait until at least the first public paid performance haha.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
fosseboi008
Swing Joined: 5/3/09
#7Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/1/20 at 10:20amI’m treating myself to the first four previews and can’t wait!
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#8Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 5:50amI’ll be there tonight!! I’m very excited! I haven’t seen any other production and I haven’t listened to a cast recording so I’m going in basically blind and I can’t wait!
#10Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 8:56am
I'm going tonight!!
"I've never encountered such religiously, you know, loyal fans as Broadway musical theater fans. It's amazing."
--Allison Janney
#11Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 9:24am
The show posted a picture at 9am of their rush line. Looks like it's about 20+ deep already.
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A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#12Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 10:05am
hearthemsing22 said: "I’ll be there tonight!! I’m very excited! I haven’t seen any other production and I haven’t listened to a cast recording so I’m going in basically blind and I can’t wait!"
I think it'll be exciting to hear from someone going in totally blind!
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#13Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 10:48am
ljay889 said: "hearthemsing22 said: "I’ll be there tonight!! I’m very excited! I haven’t seen any other production and I haven’t listened to a cast recording so I’m going in basically blind and I can’t wait!"
I think it'll be exciting to hear from someone going in totally blind!"
thank you!! I’m so excited. I’ll report back on my thoughts :)
#14Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 11:09amI’m going tonight as well! Really excited about this one.
"In here, life is beautiful"
#15Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 11:22am
Planning to grab rush tickets and go tomorrow night! Company is one of my favorite shows and this will be the first time I get to sit and enjoy a professional production (that I'm not working on) so I'm VERY excited.
Updated On: 3/2/20 at 11:22 AM
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#16Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 11:27am
Does anyone know someone who got a rush ticket for tonight? I wonder how long the line got and how many people actually got tickets.
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#17Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 11:55amGot my ticket for tomorrow! So excited!!! I’ve only ever seen a terrible college production and watched the Doyle one on PBS so I’m excited! Love Elliot’s direction!
AllThatJazz2
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/17
#18Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 12:07pm
Excited to hear everyone's thoughts on this (and see any photos of merchandise - those shirt designs on Instagram looked great!) Seeing it in two weeks and counting the days.
Umeboshi
Swing Joined: 2/23/20
#19Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 12:31pm
hearthemsing22 said: "Does anyone know someone who got a rush ticket for tonight? I wonder how long the line got and how many people actually got tickets."
I wasn't there but looked on IG and people said they were only giving out singles. Person who was 15th in line didn't get a ticket, not sure when it cut off before it got to her.
hearthemsing22
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/20
#20Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 12:46pm
AllThatJazz2 said: "Excited to hear everyone's thoughts on this (and see any photos of merchandise - those shirt designs on Instagram looked great!) Seeing it in two weeks and counting the days."
I can get a picture of whatever merch is there, if you'd like!
AllThatJazz2
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/17
#21Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 1:44pm
hearthemsing22 said: "AllThatJazz2 said: "Excited to hear everyone's thoughts on this (and see any photos of merchandise - those shirt designs on Instagram looked great!) Seeing it in two weeks and counting the days."
I can get a picture of whatever merch is there, if you'd like!"
Please do! I’d love to know just what I’ll wind up spending money on, LOL!
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#22Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 1:49pmWalking by the theater it’s a mess! So much construction still going on, etc
#23Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 7:36pm
Nikki Renee Daniels is in fact covering Bobbie! That's something I'd love to see.
First look at the merch and there's no window card yet. There's a production rep handing out stickers in line to get into the theater in honor of first preview and they're filming the audience entering and within the theater tonight. There's a media release sign posted on the entrance.
There's a photo booth with balloons on the second floor. Can't wait for the show!
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#24Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 7:38pm
I can get a picture of whatever merch is there, if you'd like!
I would also love to see a picture of the merch, have a wonderful time!
understudies.org
#25Company Previews Thread
Posted: 3/2/20 at 7:44pmI agree. It’s very nice to see Nikki Renee Daniels IS covering Bobbie. Anisha Nagarajan is indeed the only Joanne cover, unless they’ve hired an uncredited standby.
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