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#50re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:40pmI know that. I'm just saying that it's cute. Sheesh.
Now, mother always said that whenever you hear a strange, frightening, and potentially life-threatening ghostly chant coming from the dark woods that there's one thing that you should do: Not wake the others and go investigate it alone...
#51re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:41pmYankee - sure. Company isn't just about the pros and cons of marriage. It's very much about isolation and disconnect, and longing to connect. Look at the set, for example; people have said that the cubes represent ice cubes, or museum displays. I recently saw the video tape of the original production ('72 tour) at the Lincoln Center library, and was astounded to find how much physical contact had been in that production. John Doyle removed almost all of it. There are a lot of instances of really distanced staging, but karate scene is one of the best examples of that scene, because they're engaged in a physical fight, but they're standing on opposite ends of the stage. Those choices amplify the disconnection we experience in our relationships -- especially being in a big city.
#53re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:42pmProbably.
-Benjamin
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#54re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:43pmEh....I still don't like it. You can still be isolated touching someone. I think we've all been there. I can say why he would do it, though.
Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.
#55re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:44pmIt says its re-playing Sunday at 2 pm in New York anyway.
#56re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:44pm
Also, will this be released on DVD? And if so, when?
Sorry for not using the search!
barcelona20
Broadway Star Joined: 1/19/08
#57re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:45pmwhat a perfect song. and raul delivers it better than anyone.
#59re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:46pm
I hope its not too late. I cant find my shoebox for my Playbill '06-'07 Season earlier..its underneath the bed..lol! I'll repost on front too..
here you go......enjoy! 
-J*
Updated On: 2/20/08 at 09:46 PM
SNLMedia
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/6/05
#60re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:46pm
I like some of the camera angles they chose, especially those with Bobby in the foreground and the couples out of focus behind him. Seeing the entire stage, along with the different uses of lighting, is great for me, since I sat front row for the show.
My only complaint is that the audio mix is unimpressive. At spots, the girls sound shrill (especially in "You Could Drive a Person Crazy"), and the instruments are too loud and drown out the vocals.
I wonder how they'll handle censoring April's dialogue in the second act!
Faigs, most PBS affiliates are running this again after midnight, and a few more times later in the week.
"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball
#61re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:47pm
Oh really? I thought it would be sooner. 
Oh well. I'm hoping that someone will be extremely kind and put the show up on YT.
Faigs, most PBS affiliates are running this again after midnight, and a few more times later in the week.
Okay, that's good. :)
Updated On: 2/20/08 at 09:47 PM
#62re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:47pm
Heh, okay. I just hate those "IT DOESN'T HAVE A POINT!" accusations, so as long as it's not one of those. 
But, I think he had to show it somehow; and his work is full of really heavy symbolism. So it fits. But I've also studied his work a lot, so I can see how it would turn people off, just as an immediate reaction.
Yes, it will, you can order it on the PBS website.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#65re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:49pmHey my dad went to Northwestern!
-Benjamin
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#67re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:49pm
Intermission?
The PBC DVD pre-orders ship in March.
BrodyFosse123
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
#68re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:49pm
Yes... its being released on DVD and high definition Blu-ray disc. General release is May 20, 2008. Pre-Order thru the PBS store and the release is March 17, 2008. Do a BWW search for more details and photo of the cover art of the DVD.
My only gripe about this 'film' is that it was shot on film and not high definition video. Though it looks simply delicious on high definition film, it would have been phenomenal on high definition video -- it would have been virtually 3D.
Back to the show.
#69re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:51pmThe Bobby/Kathy exchange is probably my favorite non-singing part of the show.
Now, mother always said that whenever you hear a strange, frightening, and potentially life-threatening ghostly chant coming from the dark woods that there's one thing that you should do: Not wake the others and go investigate it alone...
#70re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:52pmOh, I'm sure it has a point. Except so far for "Another Hundred People," I've loved the direction of the book scenes, but I don't like the songs that much. The scenes are brilliant though. I adore April.
Some people paint, some people sew, I meddle.
Ole Chum
Leading Actor Joined: 12/6/07
#71re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:52pm
im in philly and my PBS is all fuzzy which i guess is a cable problem.
shame. great show.
#72re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:52pmGod, they are so sweet together.
SNLMedia
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/6/05
#73re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:53pmI agree Liverpool, Angel is wonderful. I could listen to her sing "Another Hundred People" a million times.
"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball
#74re: Company Commentary Thread
Posted: 2/20/08 at 9:54pmExactly, and she's really pretty too. She has a very interesting and stunning face.
