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everythingtaboo said: "
The talkback with Katrina, Patti, and Marianne was a lot of fun. Katrina was reverential to the other two ladies, didn't say that much - mainly because the moderator was trying various ways to discuss her vulnerability in playing Bobbi, which she wasn't having - while Patti and Marianne were really quite giving. Patti discussed at length about modern sound mixing in Broadway theatres, how flat and disconnected it can sound - AMEN! - and how she talks to the sound mixers to work and find the sweet spots where she's softest and loudest, so the audience can lean in instead of be pushed back by the sound. She also had great anecdotes about her husband and Stephen. Marianne really gave the most, discussing her process, her life, and a lot about the creative process with Stephen and the cast, and how they worked in previews, and then about coming back when Broadway reopened. I could watch a one-woman show just on Marianne! All in all, a great night."

Gah! That sounds fantastic. Those insights Patti and Marrianne gave sound fascinating. Bummed I couldn't make it.

Playbill_Trash said: "Can we stop pretending that Patti LuPone is a good singer? This was horrible. Nothing but yelling and screeching. How can anyone like what they heard there?"

Patti has her moments, but to say she is horrible is simply wrong.

Why don't you watch this for reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRmI7vqE_SM

Updated On: 5/24/22 at 11:05 AM

Joanne doesn't need to be played by a strong singer. See Elaine Stitch who's still the best to ever perform the number. It's all about acting the sh!t out of that number and selling it to the audience.

TotallyEffed said: "Playbill_Trash said: "Can we stop pretending that Patti LuPone is a good singer? This was horrible. Nothing but yelling and screeching. How can anyone like what they heard there?"

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I like Patti plenty, but I think it's fair to say this is not a great performance. Curious for those who've seen it at the Jacobs, is this about what she's doing on stage every night?

Pashacar said: "TotallyEffed said: "Playbill_Trash said: "Can we stop pretending that Patti LuPone is a good singer? This was horrible. Nothing but yelling and screeching. How can anyone like what they heard there?"

Username checks out."

I like Patti plenty, but I think it's fair to say this is not a great performance. Curious for those who've seen it at the Jacobs, is this about what she's doing on stage every night?"

There is a full B-roll performance on all Company social media channels of Patti’s LWL live from the Jacobs. Check it out and decide for yourself.

Updated On: 5/24/22 at 02:13 PM

Pashacar said: "TotallyEffed said: "Playbill_Trash said: "Can we stop pretending that Patti LuPone is a good singer? This was horrible. Nothing but yelling and screeching. How can anyone like what they heard there?"

Username checks out."

I like Patti plenty, but I think it's fair to say this is not a great performance. Curious for those who've seen it at the Jacobs, is this about what she's doing on stage every night?"

Let's all simmer down, it's a damn talk show appearance. Basically acting out the role out of context. Even if it wasn't good, this automatically discounts her entire few years with this show?

No one's pretending, but you're allowed to your own opinion.

BJR said: "everythingtaboo said: "
The talkback with Katrina, Patti, and Marianne was a lot of fun. Katrina was reverential to the other two ladies, didn't say that much - mainly because the moderator was trying various ways to discuss her vulnerability in playing Bobbi, which she wasn't having - while Patti and Marianne were really quite giving. Patti discussed at length about modern sound mixing in Broadway theatres, how flat and disconnected it can sound - AMEN! - and how she talks to the sound mixers to work and find the sweet spots where she's softest and loudest, so the audience can lean in instead of be pushed back by the sound. She also had great anecdotes about her husband and Stephen. Marianne really gave the most, discussing her process, her life, and a lot about the creative process with Stephen and the cast, and how they worked in previews, and then about coming back when Broadway reopened. I could watch a one-woman show just on Marianne! All in all, a great night."

Gah! That sounds fantastic. Those insights Patti and Marrianne gave sound fascinating. Bummed I couldn't make it."

Isn't Katrina known to be rather shy off-stage? Some actors are introverted in real life.

I received an autographed photo from her today. Made my day. :)

binau said: "Does anyone have the link to Katrina’s TV being alive? Can’t find it!"

It's unavailable now.

Edit: Unless you look below

Updated On: 5/24/22 at 06:11 PM

I've been to the show three times. One thing I like about Patty LuPone is that every night is a little different. Sure, it's impressive when someone like Aaron Tveit sounds the same EVERY SINGLE TIME, but I find this more interesting and more personal. It shows her humanity. I saw her my last two times right after she came back from having Covid, and it was celebratory. She was ON and it was thrilling.

Updated On: 5/26/22 at 11:37 PM

There was an incident at Company tonight. Just as the second act was about to start a gentleman stood up, took his mask down and started pointing and yelling at the people next to him, “these people called me a f—g—t!” Then his mother stood up and said, “these people called my son a f——t!” The audience began to show their disapproval and shouting things like “that’s not ok!”, booing and some demanding for them to be removed.


As the accused parties were asked to stand by security someone from the balcony yelled, “you can’t remove someone for saying that.” Then the audience started booing her. She then said, “it’s not personal, but you can’t just throw people out for using a a word.”

Security then asked the mother and son as well as the couple in question to leave and they were all escorted out. I assume the mother and son were removed for pulling down their masks and yelling or because they’d have to file a report.


It was very upsetting and you could tell the cast heard all of it because when the curtain rose they all looked shell shocked but quickly bounced back.

Weird times indeed.

I saw yesterday’s matinee and it was absolutely a Tony season performance. It was the freest I’ve ever seen the cast. The full cast was in and everyone was on their A game.

Simard and Sieber have added subtle changes to their scene and it was delightful.


I still can’t comprehend how Lenk wasn’t nominated. This was the most fun I’ve seen her have in the role. Vocally, this was the most I’ve ever heard her belt “Marry Me a Little” and it sounded wonderful. Her “Being Alive” is still devastating. What she manages to do in those 5 minutes is nothing short of brilliant.


Patti seems to have reigned in her performance for the Tony voters. Less goofy than previous performances I’ve seen. It was a very fresh performance, and her LWL was perfection from start the finish.
The ending of the club scene with Katrina has intensified even more since I’ve last seen the show. It’s chilling.


Also, special props to Claybourne Elder who consistently gives a funny and fresh performance. His sexual chemistry with Katrina has grown so much and they are so in tune with each other. It’s a shame he was also overlooked for a Tony nomination.

This Tony season is definitely a great time to see the show.