Will Company return when broadway returns? — Page 2

Sutton Ross said: "Lauren Ambrose is a classically trained opera singer. She was flawless as Eliza on the cast recording and in person. Her issues had nothing to do with her gorgeous voice.

If you are in starring role in a musical, you need to be able to sing the songs. Period."

People have different understanding of “singing the songs.” If Sondheim is fine with her singing, so am I. If you don’t enjoy her performance, then too bad for you.

Sutton Ross said: "Ha. I didn't say I didn't or did like it. I said the criticisms about the show were about her and her voice. People on this thread mentioned replacing her.Period."

Might I just observe that "this thread" is about whether the show will return. I don't understand why it has devolved into a discussion of who people like and don't like. (Actually, I DO understand why: regrettably it's what happens in every thread, if not about the actors then about the show itself.) So be it. FWIW I'll bet two house seats that anyone who does not return when the show does will not return by their own choice or circumstances.

ViniFromBrazil said: "I don't know why the cast would change... none of the actors with the exception of Patti LuPone (who's not going anywhere) seems to be very busy..."

Katrina has actually been quite busy with TV work and has just joined the fourth season of Ozark. I hope she returns to Company when it reopens (hopefully this fall), I thought she was truly terrific as Bobbie

I doubt this. I don't think she was negotiating at the price point that is going to be on the table (even assuming there is a table) and I don't think, in the context of this show and the target audience for it in the fall of this year (assuming that's what we are talking about), there is all that much value added box office-wise.

From what little I've read about Katrina (she is a very private person and not a media whore),she does want to come back to Company. She's done some other work this year,such a recurring role on Ozark,because she obviously had to,with no Broadway. I'm sure she likes to eat and have a roof over her head. And I say Good for her. I agree with all of your comment.

Speaking of Company,I saw my baby niece today,and I was playing with her and singing silly songs to her,mostly parody songs that I made up on the spot. She loved "Babies Who Lunch"! She's starting to laugh and she laughed at that one.

Updated On: 1/17/21 at 08:11 PM

fosterfan2 said: "Speaking of Company,I saw my baby niece today,and I was playing with her and singing silly songs to her,mostly parody songs that I made up on the spot. She loved "Babies Who Lunch"! She's starting to laugh and she laughed at that one."

Does anyone still wear a pacifier?

unclevictor said: "Just got off the phone with Patti Lupone and she said this,
“Company will try to come back like every Broadway show. Stop speculating which shows are coming back and which ones aren’t. Thanks, Patti.”
Wow, there u have it. "

Patti Lupone said “Thanks, Patti”?

Dancingthrulife2 said: "Sutton Ross said: "Lauren Ambrose is a classically trained opera singer. She was flawless as Eliza on the cast recording and in person. Her issues had nothing to do with her gorgeous voice.

If you are in starring role in a musical, you need to be able to sing the songs. Period."

People have different understanding of “singing the songs.” If Sondheim is fine with her singing, so am I. If you don’t enjoy her performance, then too bad for you."

Sondheim was fine with the singing of both Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. 'Nuff said.

I know they have committed to bringing it back. I saw the first preview as well and Loved it!

Someone made an interesting point about the West End "Company" obtaining pandemic insurance. First, I wasn't aware there was such a thing to begin with. Second, would any of the currently existing Broadway productions possibly have pandemic insurance as well?