Company or Spring Awakening?- Page 2

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:46pm

I saw both and loved both, and plan to see both again several times, but as a 20-year-old I found myself able to relate to Spring Awakening much more than to Company. Part of it was the great, great modern music and the thrill of seeing people my age onstage being professionals and doing what they do well. I loved Company and appreciate it very much, and am sure I'll be able to better relate to it in about 10 years. That being said, I think (I think...I'll have to ponder it more) Company is a better show, for the caliber of Esparza's performance if not for the sake of Sondheim himself. I would say if you're a wee one, go for Spring Awakening, but it all depends on your personal aesthetic.

(Wow, I used the terms "wee one" and "aesthetic" in the same sentence. Mildly hilarious.)

[ahmelie]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:49pm

Based on your favourites shows and performers in your profile, I would suggest Spring Awakening.

I've seen neither, and I absolutely love the show Company, but I think you'll like SA.

[teka21]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:59pm

I just saw Company last Friday, and enjoyed it very much- I love Sondheim; and as a long married woman, the show's theme certainly connects with people like me. But you HAVE to see Spring Awakening! It is not to be missed- I've seen it both Off and on Broadway several times, and each time I find more to appreciate in the acting, the staging, and most of all- the phenomenal music.
See SA!

[gustof777]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:04pm

Both!!
but heres my thought

you SHOULD see Company
you MUST see Spring Awakening

[eve harrington2]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:22pm

Spring Awakening.

[Ariella]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:37pm

I was trying to make the same choice for my NY trip, but I think I'm just going to have to splurge on both and be broke for a while.

[Jane2]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:42pm

I'm dying to see SA. Not because I wasn't a Company fan but because of all I'm hearing about SA from the young people I work with. I'm old, but they assure me I'll love the show. They've all seen it on comps which is probably a thing of the past by now.

[dramaqueen2]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:05pm

i'm all about spring awakening.
and i'm biased. =)
SEE ITTTT!

[lightshadeofpink]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:07pm

Spring Awakening! It was an incredible experience

[Mmm! It's Phoebe!]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:17pm

oh god, spring awakening. its still haunting me... amazing stuff.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:43pm

Haven't seen SA but can highly recommend Company - saw it in November, going back next week, and probably again after that. Great Sondheim music and lyrics, good to great performances, unique Doyle staging and insight.

[little_sally]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:44pm

I think you'll enjoy whichever one you chose. They're both great shows. But I will suggest Spring Awakening because I want to generate all the business for the show I can.

[gonnapassmealaw]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:50pm

In 15 years you'll feel so much better about seeing Company than Spring Awakening.

[MovieGuy1031]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:53pm

This was my EXACT dilemma, so I can identify with many of the people posting. I had no idea about either show, but had heard RAVES for both of them from several people who had seen the shows. Plus, I knew that Company was being staged as Sweeney Todd was, so I knew that would be wonderful.

In the end, I decided upon Spring Awakening in its 3rd official preview, and I could NOT be happier. Especially after its incredible reviews after its opening, i feel like I caught something before it got huge (Kind of like seeing Wicked in previews... except without the hoardes of teen girls.)!

...basically, my point is, i'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you choose (I know I would have been), but if I had to choose for you, i'd say Spring Awakening!

Have a great time!

Updated On: 1/1/07 at 11:53 PM

[Taryn]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:06am

It's a moot point, because Company, unfortunately, doesn't have student rush on the weekends.

Hope you enjoy Spring Awakening, though!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:11am

Yes it does. Talkin' Broadway and any other sites listing the Tuesday-Thursday policy are wrong. As Company's official website says, rush tickets are available two hours before every performance, weekends now included.

Updated On: 1/2/07 at 12:11 AM

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:19am

GREY GARDENS

[pab]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:28am

"In 15 years you'll feel so much better about seeing Company than Spring Awakening."

I feel that way now. I know that I'm in the minority about the show but I was rather unimpressed with Spring Awakening.

[pants2]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 6:47am

spring awakening BUT if that doesnt work (since they do go quickly) copan has cheap mezzanine seats all the titme (around $30)

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 8:20am

COMPANY simply because I don't think its going to stay open for much longer.

[Princeton78]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 8:27am

Company

[bigbigbill]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 9:13am

Spring Awakening definitely.

[coolphantom919]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 9:51am

Company

[Esparzafan]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:53pm

Spring Awakening

[StephenSondheimWHOO]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 1:21pm

I adored both of them but I have to go with COMPANY