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Company Reviews (and beyond)
Company#775
Posted: 4/28/22 at 8:55am
ACL2006 said: "Last night was the first night since the beginning of March that the entire cast was in the show without any understudies."
Could THIS possibly be the reason they haven’t made a cast recording yet? I think it’s plausible that they had a scheduled date for recording but we’re sidelined by all the positive tests and absences. Pure speculation on my part, however.
Company#776
Posted: 4/28/22 at 9:07am
GiantsInTheSky2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Last night was the first night since the beginning of March that the entire cast was in the show without any understudies."
Could THIS possibly be the reason they haven’t made a cast recording yet? I think it’s plausible that they had a scheduled date for recording but we’re sidelined by all the positive tests and absences. Pure speculation on my part, however."
I hope that’s the reason but who knows. I hope Tony buzz and success will push them more. Although Sondheim was involved with recording the London version, the producers must realize that the recording just isn’t very good. The Broadway cast blows that cast out of the water. There’s some lyrical changes and many updates to the orchestrations. Heck, “Being Alive” was practically fully re-orchestrated during 2021 previews.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Company#777
Posted: 4/28/22 at 9:11am
Well, ANYTHING is possible.
Company#778
Posted: 4/28/22 at 9:13am
If it is to happen, it needs to be soon. Have to imagine some of the cast will leave by the end of the summer.
Company#779
Posted: 4/28/22 at 9:27am
I have never wanted a cast recording of a production as badly as I want one for this production of Company. I don't just WANT it... I NEED it!
Company#780
Posted: 4/28/22 at 9:49am
It would just seem tragic if the final Broadway production Sondheim was involved in of his work wasn't recorded.
Company#781
Posted: 4/28/22 at 10:15am
GiantsInTheSky2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Last night was the first night since the beginning of March that the entire cast was in the show without any understudies."
Could THIS possibly be the reason they haven’t made a cast recording yet? I think it’s plausible that they had a scheduled date for recording but we’re sidelined by all the positive tests and absences. Pure speculation on my part, however."
This makes perfect sense. They opened a couple weeks before Omicron hit, not mention most shows don't record that early either.
I've always assumed it was the producers trying desperately to keep the show open during both winter and the variants before they could turn to focusing on that - not to mention the expense. But not even having a full company because of the variants makes it a pretty easy decision to hold off.
Company#782
Posted: 4/28/22 at 11:14am
I just don’t see it happening at this point. If the producers were going to do it they would’ve by now. Cast recordings typically happen shortly after opening so they can get it out and on the shelves at the theater and try and make some money. They are currently selling the London cd at that Jacobs. Also, the fact that Patti is on that recording doesn’t help any either. This cast is far superior to London and it’s a shame if they don’t but from a producers stand point it just doesn’t make any sense financially.
Company#783
Posted: 4/28/22 at 3:52pm
Bill Snibson said: "I just don’t see it happening at this point. If the producers were going to do it they would’ve by now. Cast recordings typically happen shortly after opening so they can get it out and on the shelves at the theater and try and make some money. They are currently selling the London cd at that Jacobs. Also, the fact that Patti is on that recording doesn’t help any either. This cast is far superior to London and it’s a shame if they don’t but from a producers stand point it just doesn’t make any sense financially."
Not only is this cast far superior to that on the London recording, but the orchestrations at the Jacobs are ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. This score has never sounded so good, and needs to be preserved
Company#784
Posted: 4/28/22 at 3:56pm
The8re phan said: "Bill Snibson said: "I just don’t see it happening at this point. If the producers were going to do it they would’ve by now. Cast recordings typically happen shortly after opening so they can get it out and on the shelves at the theater and try and make some money. They are currently selling the London cd at that Jacobs. Also, the fact that Patti is on that recording doesn’t help any either. This cast is far superior to London and it’s a shame if they don’t but from a producers stand point it just doesn’t make any sense financially."
Not only is this cast far superior to that on the London recording, but the orchestrations at the Jacobs are ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. This score has never sounded so good, and needs to be preserved"
Agreed on all counts but unless there is some outside money person that wants to make it happen then I seriously doubt it will. Just mho
Company#785
Posted: 4/28/22 at 4:08pm
The8re phan said: "Bill Snibson said: "I just don’t see it happening at this point. If the producers were going to do it they would’ve by now. Cast recordings typically happen shortly after opening so they can get it out and on the shelves at the theater and try and make some money. They are currently selling the London cd at that Jacobs. Also, the fact that Patti is on that recording doesn’t help any either. This cast is far superior to London and it’s a shame if they don’t but from a producers stand point it just doesn’t make any sense financially."
Not only is this cast far superior to that on the London recording, but the orchestrations at the Jacobs are ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. This score has never sounded so good, and needs to be preserved"
100% the sound at the Jacobs is far superior to what’s heard on the London album. For some reason the orchestrations sound thin on the album.
Company#786
Posted: 4/28/22 at 4:18pm
ljay889 said: "The8re phan said: "Bill Snibson said: "I just don’t see it happening at this point. If the producers were going to do it they would’ve by now. Cast recordings typically happen shortly after opening so they can get it out and on the shelves at the theater and try and make some money. They are currently selling the London cd at that Jacobs. Also, the fact that Patti is on that recording doesn’t help any either. This cast is far superior to London and it’s a shame if they don’t but from a producers stand point it just doesn’t make any sense financially."
Not only is this cast far superior to that on the London recording, but the orchestrations at the Jacobs are ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. This score has never sounded so good, and needs to be preserved"
100% the sound at the Jacobs is far superior to what’s heard on the London album. For some reason the orchestrations sound thin on the album."
Not to mention those American accents being all over the place. Oy!
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
Company#787
Posted: 4/28/22 at 7:03pm
I wish they would just record it at the theater. That's something I would be happy to listen too.
Company#788
Posted: 4/28/22 at 10:13pm
GiantsInTheSky2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Last night was the first night since the beginning of March that the entire cast was in the show without any understudies."
Could THIS possibly be the reason they haven’t made a cast recording yet? I think it’s plausible that they had a scheduled date for recording but we’re sidelined by all the positive tests and absences. Pure speculation on my part, however."
When do you think they were supposed to do the cast recording?
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Company#789
Posted: 4/29/22 at 8:57am
I was just looking for tickets for next Weds Night the 4th and Yikes! Theatre is pretty much empty. Think I'll see if better deal at TKTS. Not sure about tdf.
Company#790
Posted: 4/29/22 at 9:41am
A brief clip of Lenk’s “Marry Me a Little.”
https://twitter.com/companybway/status/1520032809028620290?s=21&t=0XKH0KNliljif9pfWlTTfw
Company#791
Posted: 4/29/22 at 10:21am
I agree DAME and I usually despise live recordings. Anything to preserve this cast! It seems like they’ve filmed a lot of the show… not sure if that means a proshot or just regular b roll.
Company#792
Posted: 4/29/22 at 10:27am
GiantsInTheSky2 said: "ACL2006 said: "Last night was the first night since the beginning of March that the entire cast was in the show without any understudies."
Could THIS possibly be the reason they haven’t made a cast recording yet? I think it’s plausible that they had a scheduled date for recording but we’re sidelined by all the positive tests and absences. Pure speculation on my part, however."
I suspect this, too, and the additional issue of COVID exploding right as the show was heading towards previews. My guess is previews, opening, recording date were all set, then COVID threw a monkey wrench into everything, and while the cast managed to reassemble and the production open when it was safe, the recording dates were left hanging for...whenever...and now they are realizing it may be too late. I really hope it isn't too late.
Company#793
Posted: 4/29/22 at 11:37am
ljay889 said: "A brief clip of Lenk’s “Marry Me a Little.”
https://twitter.com/companybway/status/1520032809028620290?s=21&t=0XKH0KNliljif9pfWlTTfw"
She is so incredible in this show! I LOVE her performance and take on the role.
Company#794
Posted: 4/29/22 at 10:47pm
After first getting tickets for this two-and-a-half years ago, Ii was finally able to see it tonight, and it was everything I hoped it would be. Full cast was in. I feel blessed.
Company#795
Posted: 4/30/22 at 5:51pm
Snippet of “Have I Got a Guy For You”:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cc_W4riImcc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Company#796
Posted: 4/30/22 at 6:00pm
Wow, The footage has been amazing. Interesting it seems most of it was filmed before Patti’s new wig beside LWL.
Company#797
Posted: 4/30/22 at 6:21pm
Full cast in for the matinee today as well!
Company#798
Posted: 4/30/22 at 9:10pm
Laurapattifan said: "not sure if that means a proshot or just regular b roll."
Matt Doyle’s Instagram story: “There’s no proshot. ❤️ Come see the show.”
So unfortunately it seems like there’s (taking this at face value) no proshot plans as of right now. I wonder if these are clips that were filmed for the documentary that’s releasing at the end of May.
Company#799
Posted: 5/3/22 at 2:36pm
Headed to NYC next week (first time in nearly three years yay!) and I take it the full cast has been in as of late? Have loved hearing all the different clips of the understudies on social media however would really really love to see as much of the full cast as possible, are we thinking the odds have been good as of late for that being a possibility? Most likely seeing the show next Tuesday the 10th.
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