Company Reviews (and beyond)- Page 38

[jpbran]

Posted: 6/11/22 at 5:24pm

Any current discount codes? There’s one on BroadwayBox (CMBBX30), but it’s only for sporadic weekdays/weekends. 

[SydneyBristow]

Posted: 6/12/22 at 2:47pm

Probably unpopular opinion... but I think Jennifer Simard deserves the Tony.  Her acting choices made Sarah the standout female character.  In general in this version, it seems Joanne is a less interesting/less meaty role (maybe also due to Jennifer's acting).  If it weren't "the Patti LuPone" playing Joanne, I think the Tony would go to Jennifer tonight.

Agreed that Claybourne Elder absolutely deserved a nomination.

 

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 6/12/22 at 2:55pm

Add me to the list of people wishing Claybourne Elder was nominated tonight. Christopher Fitzgerald too. I don't know how the Paradise Square men got in the category over the Company fellas. 

Elder is hilarious and heartwarming in the show, on top of being gorgeous and kind. This morning he paid for everyone in the rush line of Company for their matinee today. Class act.

[UrNotAMachine]

Posted: 6/12/22 at 3:50pm

ACL2006 said: "They haven't been doing great business lately. Hopefully after the Tony Awards they get a boost. October 9 is likely the end of everyone's contracts. So unless the producers are searching for a few names to replace LuPone, Lenk, etc., that's probably accurate."

It'll be very disappointing if the rumors are true (for many reasons), but also because I think this production lends itself to some really fun/interesting stunt casting. If they can hold on until October, I would bet a big star as Bobbie and/or Joanne could keep them afloat a little longer. 

[CindersGolightly]

Posted: 6/12/22 at 11:16pm

Here's hoping the Best Revival win motivates the release of a cast recording. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 6/12/22 at 11:29pm

CindersGolightly said: "Here's hoping the Best Revival win motivates the release of a cast recording. ??????"

With a cast recording of the London production already available, I doubt we'll get a new cast recording. I would much rather them figure out a way to film it. It is such a great production and offers something completely different from the previous three  times it was filmed, but I doubt that will happen either.

[ljay889]

Posted: 6/12/22 at 11:44pm

I would think being the most awarded musical of the season could help get a little closer to a cast recording. The powers who be must realize that the London cast recording is subpar. I truly hope they can make it work. 

[NYadgal]

Posted: 6/13/22 at 11:31pm

Wonder if Matt Doyle will take tomorrow night off to watch his husband in Music Man?

Tough call with first performance post-Tony win

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 6/13/22 at 11:38pm

I highly doubt he'll take tomorrow night off, and I'd be surprised if he went any day this week. If anything, next Tuesday would make more sense. 

[PipingHotPiccolo]

Posted: 6/13/22 at 11:50pm

Doyle is a real pro and can't believe he'd call out to see another show

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 8:10am

NYadgal said: "Wonder if Matt Doyle will take tomorrow night off to watch his husband in Music Man?

Tough call with first performance post-Tony win"

There’s not a chance he calls out to see Max in TMM. And miss his first performance post-win? Nah.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 8:47am

Speaking of Matt, does anyone know if he has any scheduled absences coming up? I'm thinking of going to a Wednesday matinee sometime in the next few weeks and would really like to see him. Thanks.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 9:14am

FTR - I don’t think he will, either. 

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 3:18pm

NYadgal said: "FTR - I don’t think he will, either."

Ugh. Thats such a tough call, tho. You just won the Tony and feel the pressure of being there for every show and yet your partner is stepping in to be the lead in another huge bdwy show. I would not want to be in his shoes. Actors have lives and important moments sometimes need to come first imho. Sadly, actors typically miss important family/friends/life moments because of this idea that “I have to do the show”. It’s unfortunate. Understudies are ready to go for these very reasons. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 3:27pm

Are they MARRIED?   I didn't think so.  (But I miss lots of social announcements.)

 

 

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 3:51pm

dramamama611 said: "Are they MARRIED? I didn't think so. (But I miss lots of social announcements.)

I don’t believe they are married but have been together for many years. Does that make a difference? 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 3:56pm

Not at all - someone just referred to Max as Matt's husband.  

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 4:28pm

Apparently, Patti is out of the show tonight and Jennifer Simard will be playing Joanne. That’s unfortunate. I hope Patti is ok. 

[binau]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 4:35pm

Telecharge says "Patti LuPone will not appear at this performance" tonight!!!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 7:34pm

She’s probably so exhausted.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 7:40pm

Sunday night was wonderful yet pushed many people in one industry into one space unmasked. Jackman’s positive status shook many. 

[yyys]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 7:59pm

Simard doesn't have a solo song though....it was more the acting...

 

SydneyBristow said: "Probably unpopular opinion... but I thinkJennifer Simard deserves the Tony. Her acting choices made Sarah the standout female character. In general in this version, it seems Joanne is a less interesting/less meaty role (maybe also due to Jennifer's acting). If it weren't "the Patti LuPone" playing Joanne, I think the Tony would go to Jennifer tonight.

Agreed that Claybourne Elder absolutely deserved a nomination.

"

 

[ACL2006]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 8:17pm

Heard there's a bunch of u/s on tonight. Can anyone confirm?

[ashley0139]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 8:23pm

ACL2006 said: "Heard there's a bunch of u/s on tonight. Can anyone confirm?"

Just Jennifer for Joanne and Kathryn Allison for Sarah.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 6/14/22 at 8:31pm

Well, I'm going to the matinee tomorrow. Would be nice if Patti is in, but I really am going to see Matt Doyle. In person, he is as nice a guy as you can imagine. As a journalist, I first interviewed him for a local newspaper when he was transitioning from understudy to Hanschen full-time in Spring Awakening. I interviewed him again when he was in War Horse. Now I'm retired, so no interview, just happy being a fan. 

Also, I believe he and Max are married.