Company Previews Thread- Page 31
Company Previews Thread
BroadwayJeffrey
Swing Joined: 12/17/16
#750Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 3:49pm
Flight Attendants do have stripes on their uniforms. I am one. Traditionally most airlines Flight Attendants have one or two stripes on their jackets. First Officers have three, and Captains have four.
Updated On: 12/8/21 at 03:49 PM
#751Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 3:58pm
On a superficial note, I’ve never had a vodka stinger. I’m wondering if they sell them at the theatre?
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#752Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 4:04pm
BroadwayJeffrey said: "Flight Attendants do have stripes on their uniforms. I am one. Traditionally most airlines Flight Attendants have one or two stripes on their jackets. First Officers have three, and Captains have four."
Seriously? In all my years of flying, I have never seen (or noticed) flight attendants wearing stripes. The male flight attendants I have seen have worn slacks with a long sleeve shirt and suit vest over it or something similar. Women with skirts or pants and a blouse. Never seen stripes like he wears in the show. But I will take your word for it.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
ArtMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/10/08
#753Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 4:25pm
Ashley, When I saw it and he made his first appearance I thought he was a pilot. I was surprised that he was a flight attendant. I just flew JetBlue last week. None of the flight attendants had stripes...male and female.
#755Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 6:41pm
Miles2Go2 said: "On a superficial note, I’ve never had a vodka stinger. I’m wondering if they sell them at the theatre? "
I’ve had one once and it was horrid. Would not recommend, unless you really like crème de menthe.
#756Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 6:54pm
HeyMrMusic said: "Miles2Go2 said: "On a superficial note, I’ve never had a vodka stinger. I’m wondering if they sell them at the theatre? "
I’ve had one once and it was horrid. Would not recommend, unless you really like crème de menthe."
I discovered Company early enough in life that vodka stingers were one of the first drinks I ever got properly drunk on. People I was with declared "it's like drinking toothpaste," but my love for minty things is such that I eventually just switched to drinking from the bottle of creme de menthe.
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#757Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 7:29pm
I’ll admit I’ve heard stingers are disgusting, but had kinda forgotten much about them until I looked them up on the internet today. Looks gross and recipe sounds not promising, but I suppose if I was ever going to try one, this show would be the time. Lol. Admittedly though at theatres prices, maybe I should stick with a Cosmo or a Merlot. Lol
#758Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 7:40pm
I had a vodka stinger when I saw Stritch at The Carlyle. It tasted a bit like mouthwash or toothpaste. Minty with the burn of liquor.
Damiensta
Featured Actor Joined: 5/11/12
#759Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 8:17pm
Even if they do , ask for price . Glass of Wine was 40 bucks .
Georgeanddot2
Leading Actor Joined: 2/20/20
#760Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/8/21 at 11:15pm
Just got out of the show. Will give more thoughts later. Incredible production!
Katrina is perfect and I can't imagine anyone else in this version of the role.
saxpower
Featured Actor Joined: 9/14/16
#761Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 10:37am
The Playbill on Playbill Vault has Sondheim on the cover in lieu of the logo. Very Nice tribute (and a great photo)
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#762Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 11:03am
Georgeanddot2 said: "Just got out of the show. Will give more thoughts later. Incredible production!
Katrina is perfect and I can't imagine anyone else in this version of the role."
I look forward to reading your thoughts. I agree 1000%.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#763Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 11:28am
I first saw revival of Company during their initial run of previews in 2020. I was able to catch it again at the start of this week.
This production was already stellar and it has only become better. Though, one thing still bothered me.
This is what revivals should be like. They brought this show back with a purpose and with storytelling and ideas at the front. I wanna see more of this on Broadway.
The performances are stellar. This entire cast is on fire. Shoutouts to Simard, Fitzgerald, Doyle, Conte, and of course LuPone for really owning everything they do on that stage. I predict Tony nominations for Simard, Doyle, and a win for LuPone.
Pre-pandemic I hated Katrina Lenk in the show and was shocked. Upon reopening I can’t say “hated.” Her acting has improved immensely and I think it’s because she’s no longer scared of the songs. In 2020 all acting went out the door when she sang and she just looked uncomfortable. She’s now giving a performance that is incredibly deep and moving. I just wish her vocals matched the journey she is going on. She sounds lovely on “Someone is Waiting” and her “Marry Me a Little” is … fine. However, “Being Alive” is so disappointing. Her voice just sounds weak and doesn’t service the story-telling and emotional climax of that number. It was noticeable in the audience how tepid the applause was compared to the rest of the night. It’s a brilliant show and it ends on such a weak note. I can’t help but wish it was in a lower key that her unique and smokey voice would thrive in. She does act the song very well, but it doesn’t save the number.
The real star of the show is Elliot’s directing. Just brilliant. The staging for “Not Getting Married” and “Another Hundred People” really stand out. All of it is just so smart and so well done. The added rain at the end of act one is a nice touch, but I can’t help but think that it was to distract from Lenk’s weak final note of the song…
Design elements are all superb. There is a clear concept and it’s all executed at top notch. I’m considering this the front runner for Best Revival and frankly can’t wait to see it again. However, I’d ultimately re-cast Lenk
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Georgeanddot2
Leading Actor Joined: 2/20/20
#764Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 2:33pm
So first of all. This is just a gorgeous production from top to bottom. It's funny and fun while also being cerebral and dreamy and even somewhat frightening. It definitely feels like Bobbie's nightmare and the Alice in Wonderland imagery reflects that wonderfully.
Katrina is magnificent. She's cool and sexy and rocks those red outfits. She's not a beltress, yes, but she's a tremendous actor and has a perfect Sondheim voice. It's a great choice to cast her over someone who could blow the roof off the place. This is the first time that I have completely understood and related to Bobbie and she's 100% believable as this person. Incredible and interesting performance.
Lupone is great and her Joanne is so frightening. Almost revolting and pathetic in a way. She's not the fun diva role that I've seen other actresses (including Lupone herself) play her as. She's a very sad Joanne here. She's like a sad little child drinking and smoking cigarettes and throwing tantrums and wearing ridiculous outfits and yet she's probably 70 years old. Which brings me to act 2....
I don't think I've ever seen the second act of this show feel so hopelessly sad and lonely and cold. The way the lighting (which is some of the best I've ever seen) seems to make the stage feel like such a vast empty cavern and the way familiar faces seem to drift by and fade from memory and appear on the bodies of strangers is just so chilling.
The whole ensemble is amazing from top to bottom and the set design is magical and fascinating. I'm not sure I ever want to return to Company like it was before, tbh. This production is a tremendous achievement and a perfect send-off to Stephen Sondheim.
#765Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 5:45pm
saxpower said: "The Playbill on Playbill Vault has Sondheim on the cover in lieu of the logo. Very Nice tribute (and a great photo)"
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#767Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 6:22pm
The opening night Playbills are listed on playbill.com for $15 each, just snatched one up!
AllThatJazz2
Broadway Star Joined: 6/15/17
#770Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 6:58pm
Miserent said: "The opening night Playbills are listed on playbill.com for $15 each, just snatched one up!"
Thank you for this, just purchased one.
ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#772Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 7:40pm
Georgeanddot2 said: "So first of all. This is just a gorgeous production from top to bottom. It's funny and fun while also being cerebral and dreamy and even somewhat frightening. It definitely feels like Bobbie's nightmare and the Alice in Wonderland imagery reflects that wonderfully.
Katrina is magnificent. She's cool and sexy and rocks those red outfits. She's not a beltress, yes, but she's a tremendous actor and has a perfect Sondheim voice. It's a great choice to cast her over someone who could blow the roof off the place. This is the first time that I have completely understood and related to Bobbie and she's 100% believable as this person. Incredible and interesting performance.
Lupone is great and her Joanne is so frightening. Almost revolting and pathetic in a way. She's not the fun diva role that I've seen other actresses (including Lupone herself) play her as. She's a very sad Joanne here. She's like a sad little child drinking and smoking cigarettes and throwing tantrums and wearing ridiculous outfits and yet she's probably 70 years old. Which brings me to act 2....
I don't think I've ever seen the second act of this show feel so hopelessly sad and lonely and cold. The way the lighting (which is some of the best I've ever seen) seems to make the stage feel like such a vast empty cavern and the way familiar faces seem to drift by and fade from memory and appear on the bodies of strangers is just so chilling.
The whole ensemble is amazing from top to bottom and the set design is magical and fascinating. I'm not sure I ever want to return to Company like it was before, tbh. This production is a tremendous achievement and a perfect send-off to Stephen Sondheim."
I agree with every word you wrote, and especially the bolded part. I think we have been conditioned lately to only appreciate belters, but to me, this role needs an actor, not a belter. And she nails every moment.
"This table, he is over one hundred years old. If I could, I would take an old gramophone needle and run it along the surface of the wood. To hear the music of the voices. All that was said." - Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife
#773Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 7:51pm
It’s not about if she “belts” or not. It’s about the expression of the music/song with her voice as the medium. Her voice simply sounds and feels weak in such an otherwise powerful moment. She could Mix the voice there in a different manner, or even a more legit option. Something with growth and dynamics. We don’t need a screlty/pop belt. Vocally there is nothing dramatic or expressive happening during the climax. We just need something more than what she’s capable of doing. I think it could be achieved in a lower key for her. She’d be able to give us more of the natural colors of her voice that make her so fascinating to listen to.
Everything else is just SO good that it makes it stick out in a negative way. I’ve tried to let it go, but it’s staying with me. It was very disappointing in the moment.
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cjmclaughlin10
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/15
#774Company Previews Thread
Posted: 12/9/21 at 8:01pm
Playbill is now Sold Out online
glad I was able to get one!
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