Company London Oct 25
2018, 10:23:47 AM
That was a lovely rave! And I do hope Brantley chimes in eventually. It’s heartbreaking that we won’t see it on Broadway this lackluster season.
Company London Oct 21
2018, 10:39:56 AM
The orchestra has 14 players.
And the raves for LuPone's performance are still coming in....
The second half of Company belongs mostly to Patti LuPone, who reprises the role of Joanne, which she played in the New York Philharmonic’s limited 2011 production. LuPone’s Joanne is as vodka-addled, bitter, and furious as the role demands, but her dynamic with Bobbie is altered by their newfound sisterhood. Joanne still stings in her skewering of nonworking women (few pleasures in life me
Company London Oct 18
2018, 09:50:16 AM
The Patti haters are too funny, always trying to diminish her success. She will be doing this on broadway, whether it’s this season or next, point blank. She received some of her best reviews.
Company London Oct 17
2018, 07:43:34 PM
The reviews are raves so far. LuPone is getting notices that could match some of the best she’s received in her career.
Company London Oct 17
2018, 07:11:48 AM
Reviews will be out today!!
Patti's At It Again! Oct 12
2018, 06:24:48 PM
I love Patti to pieces, and I completely support this interview, but her insecurities with Sondheim always surprise me. Elaine also made very similar comments about Sondheim.
Patti was famously offered the original Witch in Woods and turned it down because she wanted to play Cinderella, and was offered to originate Fosca and turned it down for Sunset Boulevard, making that one of her biggest regrets. Clearly, Sondheim does not dislike her.
I find it amusing that some people on a liberal theater message board seem to think a woman in 2018 should censor her words.
Patti's At It Again! Oct 11
2018, 09:48:21 AM
Patti is officially the new Elaine Stritch. Many of us have said this day was slowly approaching. There’s no stopping her from speaking her mind, and I love it.
The only slightly critical reviews of Patti’s performance I’ve seen are from the few on here, some of who seem to have issues with her in general. Word of mouth on social media and other forums is extremely positive regarding her performance.
Of course, her Joanne is going to have elements of Patti throughout, as Elaine’s performance had so many of her actual personality. Elaine even said once that all great performers with big personalities will always have bits
Kad said: "I'd assume that any producer would want Patti to transfer. But it'd be up to Patti to accept or decline- and if nothing else, Patti does what she wants."
Exactly!
Company London Oct 4
2018, 07:04:07 AM
I honestly think even discussing the possibility of this transferring without LuPone is ridiculous.
Company London Oct 3
2018, 11:37:15 AM
I agree, it needs to be Benanti. Sutton is too wholesome for this role. Bobbie needs an edge, it’s not a cutesy role.
But am I the only one who would be surprised if they don’t bring Craig over? Especially if she gets the expected raves from critics?
Company London Oct 2
2018, 09:20:14 PM
According to twitter, Tick Tock is now in the production as of the most recent performance. It apparently wasn’t ready last week. Of course, it’s previews, and they could decide it doesn’t ultimately work.
Company London Oct 1
2018, 07:52:03 PM
I agree, I think a spring (2019) transfer is pretty likely.
Patti looks INCREDIBLE
