Count down to Company!
Count down to Company!
#0Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:33pmWho else is counting down the minutes until they see company? I'm going on Tuesday!!!
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
#1re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:42pm3...2...1...
"It's not so much do what you like, as it is that you like what you do." SS
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"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#2re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:45pmI cannot wait. Part of what I'm so excited for are the new orchestrations. I feel like even though I know this score extremely well, it's one of Sondheim's only shows that I don't feel really connected to, mostly because all I can go from is the recording, and it just doesn't sound like something I can connect to. I still love it however, and I'm sure that the new voices and orchestrations will give it a feel that I'll connect to, as well as SEEING it for the first time. Cannot wait!
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
#3re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:46pm
I can't BELIEVE it's finally here.
I wish I could be there tomorrow, and I hope everyone who does go has an amazing time.
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#4re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:51pm
i REALLY REALLY wish i could see this in December
not enough money or time, and my dad doesn't want to see this because he didn't like SWEENEY 
but i want to see this so badly! i could go backstage afterwards too, so yeah...im depressed
but i wish this show a healthy, happy run! :)
#5re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:52pm
I'll be there tomorrow.. (granted I can get 36 dollar seats)
I am beyond excited. but I am actually least excited for the new and modern orchestrations. The original are brilliant. But considering this revival is set in present day the 70's themed orchestrations just wouldn't work. Now if they set this revival in the 70's, and gave it all new orchestrations - I would be pissed.
#6re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:53pm
That's the thing, I'm usually not bothered by different time periods, but it just feels like a barrier here.
I am jealous ljay!
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
i*heart*fame
Broadway Star Joined: 9/15/04
#7re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:57pmI am jealous of all of you that get to see it before Jan 1! I'm not allowed to go to the theater until all of my college apps have been submitted! I expect detailed reviews from all of you. ack...I wish I could be there! It is going to be superb!
"Don't thank your parents, if you were raised in a nurturing environment you wouldnt be in show business"--Conan O'Brien at the 2006 Emmy Awards
#8re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:58pm
Hee, I was going to start a thread tomorrow entitled "In comes COMPANY..." but you've got me beat. 
I hope all of the first-timers LOVE this show so, so much. I wish many proverbial broken leg to all involved, and I hope the reception is amazing.
#9re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:59pm
I stopped by the theatre last Wednesday to ask if they would offer RUSH during previews...the man said there was no definite decision but that they would know later in the week.
I assume a decision has been made by now.
"I love talking about nothing. It is the only thing I know anything about." - Oscar Wilde
#10re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 8:59pmIt's going to be worth of AT LEAST 2 threads Em. You can start one tommorow for reviews from BWWers!
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
#11re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:06pm
There are a whole bunch of BWW'ers going.
My assumption with rush is that typically shows that don't have it during previews haven't solidifed their policies yet -- since Company has a set policy, there's probably a good chance they will have it during previews.
#12re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:06pmWho's going tommorow? Reveal yourselves!
"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too."
- Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck
#13re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:07pmI'll be there Friday with my friend Walter. So excited!!!
#14re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:08pmWhen is a recording coming out?
"Needless to say the crew is well acquainted with my ass and that's ok because they are the coolest guys ever."
- Idina Menzel
#15re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:08pmNo date yet, but there will definitely be one.
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#16re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:08pm
ah, i really want to go now!
just looked at telecharge, and my family could get front row tickets for December how depressing we cant buy those...
anyways, is this show selling well? i hope it is!
#17re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:12pmI think it's selling considerably well considering the fact that it hasn't been publicized all too much.
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#18re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:16pm
yeah, i know when i tried Dec. 28th, i got like 1st row
then i tried the 29th, and got like Row S in the orchestra
so yeah, thats good to hear its selling decently as of now :)
#19re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:18pm
I'm completely jealous of all of you that are going this week, but I of all people can't complain. I'd had Side By Side By Side/What Would We Do Without You stuck in my head all day and keep singing it. Novemeber 18th can't come soon enough! (but for MANY reasons, not just Company!)
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#20re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:19pm
Seeing that first row pop up isn't always indicative of how well it's selling; for a lot of people, the fact that you have to look up a LOT from the first row makes it less-than-ideal.
But it is selling pretty well.
#21re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:23pm
What skittles said!! 
Anyway, I hope that those of you who are seeing it sooner enjoy it. I'm so interested to hear opinions.
#22re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:32pmI already purchased my tickets to see this show in Decemeber. I am beyond thrilled to be seeing this show for the first time. I am sure to enjoy it. I can't wait to read the reviews that will be posted.
Fabrizio2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/20/06
#23re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/29/06 at 9:35pm
I'm seeing it next saturday evening.
Orch Row A. Woo.
Bal
Leading Actor Joined: 10/19/04
#24re: Count down to Company!
Posted: 10/30/06 at 1:00amSorry...double posts make me cry.
"Well, obviously Company is about the Kennedy family. Bobby is played by Raul, and JFK is played by Harvey Fierstein."
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Updated On: 10/30/06 at 01:00 AM
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