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#76

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 1:26pm

Thank you. I was suffering from some major insomnia. I guess working till 12:30 in the morning will do that.

"I've got to get me out of here This place is full of dirty old men And the navigators and their mappy maps And moldy heads and pissing on sugar cubes While you stare at your books."

#77

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 2:17pm

Excellent points. And DVD's could help build interest not just in the shows, but in other shows from that composer and in those performers. It can help build interest when tourists go to NY and for when touring productions come through town. If having a legal DVD out there would actually hurt box office for a show, then the box office probably wasn't that strong to begin with.

"She sang each word, the angels heard ... They closed her mouth and shipped her south. The woman's done."

#78

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 3:14pm

The release of the video versions has never affected the core audience for a show. Years ago R&H held off selling the movie rights to OKLAHOMA! until they felt they had milked every $ from the Broadway and touring productions. The wisdom then was that once a film version was released no one would be interested in seeing the show on stage. In fact it has had just the opposite effect.

I think the bigger reason why more shows are not released is cost. We've all seen the pathetically small numbers most cast albums sell. Video versions would have to sell many more copies just to break even. It's just too risky.

Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!

I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com

#79

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 3:45pm

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Very true. All the same, I think we're hitting a point where it becomes more feasible. Equipment is less expensive, and could easily be set up, assuming you just want to film a performance and not shoot for a week to cut them together. (which I would be fine with). Also, with so many new digital distribution outlets, the cost of releasing is next to nothing. No one says they have to be on DVD on store shelves. There's gotta be SOME way to make these things happen. The best way to battle bootlegs is to make high quality recordings available. maybe even put a minimum amount of time between closing of the show and release. The last roadblock, IMHO, is the unions. I do believe the actors should be paid, obviously, but I feel like Equity would be the first roadblock to doing something like this with any consistency.

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#80

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 3:54pm

Sorry to sound annoying, but any updates? luvtheEmcee?

#81

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 4:01pm

I know nothing concrete. Sorry!

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#82

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 4:44pm

Bumping in hopes of an update....

#83

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/21/07 at 4:46pm

ME TOO!!!

"How do you like THAT 'misanthropic panache,' Mr. Goldstone?" - PalJoey

#84

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/22/07 at 4:22pm

ditto.

#85

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 1:39pm

Only a handful of days left...

#86

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 1:41pm

They had cameras in last night to test some shots, etc. Final approvals and whatnot are still in the works, but it's looking good! I hope it works out.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

#87

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:05pm

I am so excited for this to happen! I loved the Sweeney production last year, and I was sad I wouldn't get to see Company, but now I may be able to! I absolutely love the actors playing instruments!

#88

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:05pm

This could be awesome if it works out.

#89

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:07pm

omg. I can't believe this might really happen!

#90

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:11pm

I'm still refusing to get excited until I'm watching "Being Alive" on PBS.

#91

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:25pm

hehe. That's exciting news, Emcee. I wish I knew when they were actually taping it, if they definitely will be

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

#92

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:31pm

Do we know if this will be Passions, ect and they will realease it on DVD, or like Live at LC and we can only see it once?

#93

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:40pm

Since this telecast would not be part of the LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER series, it would definitely be on DVD, like FOSSE, SOUTH PACIFIC AT CARNEGIE HALL, CANDIDE, SWEENEY TODD, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, INTO THE WOODS, PUTTING IT TOGETHER, JEKYLL & HYDE, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, etc.

#94

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:52pm

It would probably air as a "great performances" first

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#95

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:53pm

Right; from what I understand, it would air and then go to DVD.

A work of art is an invitation to love.

Updated On: 6/23/07 at 02:53 PM

#96

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 2:55pm

This sounds really good.

It's going to be amazing to have another Sondheim show preserved.

#97

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/23/07 at 3:16pm

This is so exicting that it might happen!

There's a lot I am not certain of...

#98

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/24/07 at 12:21am

I am keeping my fingers crossed and waiting with baited breath....can't wait to see it again and I am excited to be going on closing night(well excited and sad)

#99

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:40pm

One week left...I hope we hear some sort of official news soon, otherwise I'm assuming this isn't working out.

#100

re: Does PBS want to record to COMPANY?

Posted: 6/24/07 at 11:45pm

Has anyone bothered to ask any of the cast members while you're stalking, um, stagedooring after the show?

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