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Surprised
I’m not a Sondheim fan so I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Saturday’s performance. The music was great and I found myself laughing a lot. I recommend it for adults because the context will be above the heads of children.
Loved it!
I had been wanting to see Company for years and was so excited when it came back. The people who didn't enjoy it, obviously, didn't do their research and expected - I don't know what. The performers were phenomenal and the soundtrack was the reason I was here. So happy I went and it was one of the most enjoyable shows I have seen at The Fox. 😊
Leaves you wanting much more
The decision to change the show from someone who has too much space as a defense against commitment (1970), to someone who feels trapped with biological walls closing in was forced. Script is a free flowing series of vignettes that needs an open stage with quick transitions to keep the pace. Sets connecting doorways took too long to assemble and slows everything down. The Bobby/Bobbie script change didn't gel, and I don't remember the desire for a child mentioned in the new script. Today, being single isn't an impediment for a woman like Bobbie to have a child. Script changes in couples did work. Stay at home dad/working wife - great. Gay couple getting married - fine but maybe May/December with one thrilled to be allowed to marry? Joanne disappointing. Why not keep her original line? Better shock value. Large house like the Kennedy Center Opera House hurt the show, smaller Broadway house like the National is a better fit. Worth seeing anyway, if not the best production.
The Company
Excited to see this show because it's Sondheim. Sadly, I agree with other reviews, that it was disappointing. I kept waiting for an "ah moment" but it never came. No one song that will stick with you that you'd love to listen to and sing. The Talents were very good but the music left me wanting....
Unsatisfied
Let me start by saying I am a Sondheim fan…and I am in the theatre business, retired but still involved. I know the show well and love the music and the story. I was excited to see the gender reversal. But what I found was an unimaginative set and cast that didn’t quite tell Sondheim story. I know that it was updated to make it relatable but I related with no one. There was so much farce and mugging going on that it turned me off. First off, the only laughter should come from Sondheim’s is brilliant lyrics and good acting. It angered me that the farce was the focus and not Sondheim’s story. I’m afraid it was just poorly cast and poorly directed. Lacked chemistry.
Company
Talented performers for sure. Not a knock on them at all! It was just not my flavor of show. I saw people leave at intermission . I’m concerned about 1 or 2 in the next season line up with the same potential let down. Hope I’m Wrong!