#76
Posted: 4/7/06 at 7:45am
If it wins any notable Tonys, Sweeney may also have a nice life extension on it
Doyle's Company to transfer to Broadway! — Page 4
#77
Posted: 4/7/06 at 11:06am
"A wonderful cast with so much energy. "
Not to detract from the topic of this thread but it was palpable energy - thank you for saying that. That for me is the essence of a Doyle production - the cast are so pumped up that they communicate and story-tell, it's a joy to watch.
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Not to detract from the topic of this thread but it was palpable energy - thank you for saying that. That for me is the essence of a Doyle production - the cast are so pumped up that they communicate and story-tell, it's a joy to watch.
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#78
Posted: 4/7/06 at 11:09am
LuPone said recently she would extend to September, I don't think she's going to renew for another 12 months...I still think SWEENEY will complete a lovely one year run and close to not compete with COMPANY. Everyone will have made a nice profit.
#79
Posted: 4/7/06 at 12:15pm
I must be the only person on the planet who likes Company, is very blah on Raul, but also thinks that Bobby is the most cypher-like lead character ever in a musical. Minus one song (two, if they go with the version which has "Marry Me a Little, which is ill-placed anyway), he is stuck, stuck, stuck while all the life happens around him.
And, frankly, is it me or is Doyle able to direct anything beyond this concept? I was iffy on Sweeney but really enjoyed it(not as much as a traditional staging of it, frankly) but this seems like it's going to quickly get tiresome.
And, frankly, is it me or is Doyle able to direct anything beyond this concept? I was iffy on Sweeney but really enjoyed it(not as much as a traditional staging of it, frankly) but this seems like it's going to quickly get tiresome.
#80
Posted: 4/7/06 at 12:23pm
I can't believe I missed this news yesterday. I'm thrilled for the cast of Company and I dearly hope they keep everyone as I had no complaints cast-wise. I worry that people, myself NOT included, will get tired of the Doyle concept, but I hope that this will work out and people will see one of the greatest musicals, in my opinion, written.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#81
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:18pm
Please let them book the Helen Hayes for this, as Circle in the Square is not available...
#82
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:25pm
I agree with Bwaysinger...
I'm in Company right now, (playing Paul
) and find the rest of the couples/girlfriends to be much more interesting characters than the central character. Any actor playing Bobby has to work very hard to keep his head above the water.
I'm in Company right now, (playing Paul
) and find the rest of the couples/girlfriends to be much more interesting characters than the central character. Any actor playing Bobby has to work very hard to keep his head above the water.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
#83
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:26pm
Isn't that kind of the point, for him to get lost in how much more "interesting" his friends lives are, and just be there on the side?
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#84
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:27pm
Right, and this makes him a rather anti-climatic lead/hero.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
#85
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:29pm
It is exactly the point. He's a guy who watches life happen around him. My point was that, frankly, I don't find much in the role Tony-worthy.
Not to scare you or anything, Emcee. But I'd wait and see what happens re: Antonio Banderas opening up on Don Juan first.
Not to scare you or anything, Emcee.
But I'd wait and see what happens re: Antonio Banderas opening up on Don Juan first.
#86
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:30pm
I will absolutely put my fist through a wall. Just so you know.
And I guess it's not THE most challenging role out there, but then again, it's a challenge to make it a character people care about, you know? You've gotta see Raul do this.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
And I guess it's not THE most challenging role out there, but then again, it's a challenge to make it a character people care about, you know? You've gotta see Raul do this.
#87
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:31pm
Well, I'd much rather see Raul take a Tony home than Antonio.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
#88
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:37pm
He f*cking deserves it.
... I like how I'm mad over a year in advance.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
... I like how I'm mad over a year in advance.
#89
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:38pm
Oh, I'm not making ANY judgments on who I want to see win next year's Tony when I don't even know which shows will have eligible actors. I'm just saying "don't count your chickens before they're hatched" is all.
And I'm not even saying Bobby's not challenging. I just find him...well, boring. I didn't get to play the part I wanted to play in Company but I had a blast! Minus having no solo (really, the men's parts in this show are pretty bland; the women get their moments) though, I really thought I had a better scene and role to play than Bobby.
And I'm not even saying Bobby's not challenging. I just find him...well, boring. I didn't get to play the part I wanted to play in Company but I had a blast! Minus having no solo (really, the men's parts in this show are pretty bland; the women get their moments) though, I really thought I had a better scene and role to play than Bobby.
#90
Posted: 4/7/06 at 1:39pm
I'm dragging you to see him do this. No boredom.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#91
Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:44pm
I must be the only one who's too intent on wondering what theatre they will put it in.
#92
Posted: 4/7/06 at 5:48pm
No you're not.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#93
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:01pm
Good. Which ones are you pulling for, Em?
#94
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:03pm
Well, if it's gonna go on a proscenium stage, I guess I'm indifferent other than that I hope it's a fairly small theatre. And since they can't have Circle in the Square... 
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#96
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:17pm
It has a thrust stage?
YAY.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
YAY.
#97
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:34pm
I am actually very excited for this transfer.
HOW AMAZING would it be if they canceled the Philharmonic production of Company for Patti LuPone's Gypsy! It's going to be llike a typical Philharmonic staged concert, directed by Lonny Price. But is she even allowed to play it at the Philharmonic? Or would Laurents not allow that? I'm praying Chicago isn't the only place she will play it.
HOW AMAZING would it be if they canceled the Philharmonic production of Company for Patti LuPone's Gypsy! It's going to be llike a typical Philharmonic staged concert, directed by Lonny Price. But is she even allowed to play it at the Philharmonic? Or would Laurents not allow that? I'm praying Chicago isn't the only place she will play it.
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#98
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:46pm
The Philharmonic isn't going to do GYPSY - and Laurents would veto LuPone doing it if they did. I bet the Philharmonic will do MERRILY if they really want to replace COMPANY with a Sondheim show.
#99
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:53pm
Oh, well f*ck that. It's not fair tons of Broadway fans have to miss out on a once in a lifetime event of Patti LuPone in Gypsy because of some bitter old bag.
#100
Posted: 4/7/06 at 6:55pm
I don't think COMPANY could turn a profit at the Helen Hayes - even with this concept.
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