Company (Broadway)

See it if Really great production of the Sondheim classic. Fantastic staging and talent. Recognizable tunes.

Don't see it if Lenk is beyond her depth here. Singing and acting are embarrassingly lacking. The contrast with the rest of the cast is flagrant.

Also Lenk's sining is mediocre but that could have been offset by great acting. Unfortunately she ambles around mostly like a deer in headlights not finding her way through her scenes. Clearly there must be 50% of blame with direction when she sings her 3 solos exactly the same barely moving her limbs with expressionless faces.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy updated takes on a classic. Feels extremely fresh like it could have been written today. Great story and characters.

Don't see it if I saw it early in previews & felt that Lenk was miscast. Everyone else shined bright around her. Maybe she will improve by opening.

See it if You want to see a truly original take on Sondheim classic. More than a few genius moments sprinkled throughout-spectacularly sung/acted.

Don't see it if If you are a fan of musical theatre I cannot imagine that you would not be pleased with this production.

Also The whole cast is in top form but Katrina Lenk and Patti Lupone could both easily see another Tony nomination for their work here!... Read more Read less

See it if Thoroughly entertaining. Snide perspective on peer pressure to marry. Fresh, creative direction & staging. Patty L great. Music great.

Don't see it if You wouldn't enjoy a questioning, darkly humorous view of marriage. You prefer a big spectacle to an artsy performance with physical humor.

Also Each vignette is special. So well done. There is a hilarious extended sex scene that is genius (especially with the genders reversed, though I never saw it the original way).... Read more Read less

See it if sophisticated view of ambivalence of marriage; amazingly witty lyrics/book; marvelous sets, scenes inventively restaged; 1st class cast

Don't see it if show about pain of not being married by 35 is somewhat dated; Katrina Lenk as Bobbie/lead, singing/acting struggles in role

Also "Bobby" or "Bobbie" is a tough role 2 play. Some have described it as a void at the center of the show. Seeing Katrina Lenk in a preview, it was clear she was struggling w the singing demands of the role b/c she does not have the required vocal range. Her acting was also a problem. Though she was memorable in "The Band's Visit," here she does not seem to have figured out how to convincingly show how and why her character is melting down. Another problem: By 2020, the problems of a straight 35 year old woman in not being married do not feel that urgent. Thus, Lenk has the formidable task of convincing us that her not-so-compelling character is compelling.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Sondheim. The performance of Patti Lupone wonderful. The book has been changed...”updated” which some may like.

Don't see it if You saw other productions and liked. Katrina Lenk does not sing well enough for the lead. Staging is strange...boxes moving around.

Also Added scene of Bobbie thinking while in bed with date unnecessary and silly. Many actors dress as Bobbie and pretend they are pregnant and give birth and are bedraggled housewives. Too many times the couples are walking in on Bobbie instead of commenting away from her.
Why tinker with a classic? Added character popping out of a refrigerator ...hard to fathom why.... Read more Read less

See it if for Sondheim's score, a top notch supporting cast, andPatti Lupone! I liked the gender-swap. Fun night of theater. Also poignant at times.

Don't see it if not a fan of Sondheim. I expected more from Lenk--whenever she sang she adopted Dina's accent from Band's Visit. Very weird.

See it if you want to see a revival of a classic that is updated but holds true to its original identity. Everyone in the cast is superb!

Don't see it if the idea of the main character being changed to a woman bothers you. Sondheim's lyrics as we all know can get very wordy at points.

See it if you want to see an imaginative revival of a classic musical focusing on a 35-year-old woman navigating being single.

Don't see it if you want a taut script and a fast-paced show. While entertaining, this is a slow and somewhat repetitive storyline.

See it if you know the play or not. The gender swap works well. Matt Doyle's Jamie is worth the price of admission by itself LuPone is amazing

Don't see it if you are not a fan of the show or are offended by seeing two men kiss

See it if You’re open to new insights on an old show.

Don't see it if You don’t feel like shows should be tinkered with.

Also The direction is the star. Smart and intelligent and interesting slant on Bobbie and friends. A few numbers don’t pop as well and some gags need tightening, but extremely enjoyable.... Read more Read less

See it if Stephen Sondheim is a must see. This version by Marianne Elliot works! Katrina Lenk and Patti lupone are superb. It's the best revival.

Don't see it if You wanna miss out!

See it if A smart, stylish revival of a classic musical comedy about a single woman and her circle of all married friends. Amazing cast.

Don't see it if You are so attached to the original, you can’t stomach any changes. More a collection of vignettes than a cohesive story.

Also This is the first version of Company I’ve seen. I found it highly entertaining. If I hadn’t read about some roles being gender swapped, I wouldn’t have suspected. Katrina Lenk’s Bobbie is a Carrie Bradshaw type, a self-absorbed, indecisive, but likable emotional wreck. Ironically, her bed-hopping and refusal to commit would read very differently had she been male in 2020 than in 1970. I wonder if making Bobbie female was motivated less by female empowerment and more by the desire to sidestep a backlash. Either way, it works. The very modern set design is a marvel, sleek enough to not upstage the actors, yet consistently wowing the audience. Only Peter and Susan’s storyline falls flat. Curious, I read Company’s original plot summary online. The new version oddly omits a bisexual twist, and doesn’t make much sense without it. Standouts in the cast are Lenk, Simard, Doyle and, of course, the legendary Patti Lupone, whose number received a minutes long standing ovation. A can’t miss show.... Read more Read less

See it if A wonderful cast in a revival of a 1970 musical, with some swapped genders. Loved the innovative set. Patti's amazing!

Don't see it if You hate when classics are modified or revamped. Feels more like a play than traditional musical. You need a clearly defined plot.

Also I haven't seen Company in any incarnation before. This version is not dated at all, with a gay couple, interacial couples and a sexually uninhibited female lead. Having Bobbie as a woman makes perfect sense in this context. Played by Katrina Lenk, she seems like a modern New York woman, struggling to balance her career ambitions, romantic longings and desire for independence. Lenk is great in the part, but, predictably, Patti steals the show as the caustic Joanne. An equally hilarious and thought provoking revival.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a Sondheim fan and want a great updated version that works beautifully. Tomy noms are coming for Lenk and Lupone!

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Sondheim and do not like revivals. Otherwise, see this show . You are in for a treat.

Also This updated revival is intelligent and a delightful reinvention of a Sondheim classic. The staging is crist and modern and uses lighting to enhance the entire production. Katrina Lenk is marvelous and equals her work in The Band's Visit. Ms. Lupone stops the show with "The Ladies Who Lunch" song. Both women join a cast of lively characters, all talented in their own right and give their spirited performances to this delightful show. This is a must see this season for so many more reasons than I have stated here.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Big Broadway Musicals with an intelligent book and a great score.

Don't see it if You're someone who judges the quality of a musical by the loudness of the belting.

Also A very very fun production of a great musical. Patti LuPone is excellent and Katrina Lenk is well on her way to becoming a revelation.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan of Sondheim, like taking a classic and improving upon it, enjoy slapstick comedy and Patti LuPone and love to laugh.

Don't see it if You prefer to keep original musicals as they are, you do not like to laugh or have a good time.

Also With a female Bobbie, COMPANY makes SO MUCH MORE SENSE! It's real, it's current, it's heartbreaking and healing at the same time. Run to the Jacobs!... Read more Read less

See it if Stephen Sondheim's music, Patii LaPone, a cast of handsome young men, who could ask for anything more... oh wait that's a different musical.

Don't see it if You think revivals should be letter perfect to the original.

Also If you have seen anything directed by Maryanne Elliott like "Angels in America" or "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime" then you can see her had all over this. It's obvious that there are ways she likes to stage her productions. it was fine with me. It could have been staged concert style and it would have been fine with me. This is one of my favorites and I have seen many different productions so I am not wedded to a specific look or style. Being a modernized production worked fine with me with the change in some of the wording. I like the gender changes and think it works well because there is probably more pressure even today for women to marry. Patti LaPone was amazing! So was Matt Doyle as (Amy) Jamie. Would like to have seen more of Kyle Dean Massey. It's in previews and there were two tech issues including one with a mic in the first act finale that need to be worked out before opening. Go see this. Best revival of a musical will be tough this year.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a great cast at the top of their game in a revised revival of a super fun show.

Don't see it if you are not a Sondheim fan, don't like musical comedy, don't like different interpretations of old shows.

See it if If you want a beautifully reimagined classic musical. The gender swap worked really well. Great performances, great staging. Must see

Don't see it if You just want a rehash of a classic show. I don’t care for revival’s, but love reimagining’s. This was very well reimagined

See it if You like Sondheim. You like new takes on shows that don't alter the spirit of the play much.

Don't see it if You are don't like shows that have been altered from their original form.

Also Enjoyed many of the performances. One of 2 didn't mess as well. Fun, entertaining, a good time.... Read more Read less

See it if You love Sondheim & want to see Patti Lupone steal every scene she's in. The gender swap works well & many of the numbers are sensational.

Don't see it if You hate Sondheim. You want the lead (Katrina Lenk) to be stronger.

Also Katrina Lenk is just not up to the rest of the cast and it matters, because she has some numbers that should be show-stoppers/incredibly meaningful but aren't. As is typical of this show, the second act is weaker than the first- there's a bit of petering out in the script. That said, seeing a Sondheim show done with heart and interesting production values is always a good idea. And Patti Lupone is a national treasure and many others in the cast (Matt Doyle and Jennifer Simard in particular) are wonderful.... Read more Read less

See it if you love sondheim, love "company," love patti lupone, and love loud, lively, dazzling musicals.

Don't see it if you loved the concert version of "company" ... this production will disappoint.

Also at heart Stephen Sondheim is a Romantic, & sometimes (like here) he can get a trifle treacly. Here are a few things I loved: Joel Fram's orchestra was fantastic! Cast stand-outs included Rashida Scott (what a voice), Matt Doyle (Tony award has his name on it), & Claybourne Elder (a hoot as a dim-but-wise Himbo). You Could Drive A Person Crazy was breezy & wittily choreographed; Getting Married Today has never been better or funnier --it stopped the show, deservedly. On the downside: Katrina Lenk (so wonderful in The Band's Visit & Indecent) is miscast as Bobbie & worse, is vocally disappointing. Her friends each had one prominent scene, but were otherwise wasted. Patti LuPone strutted & posed impersonating herself & undeservedly stopped the show with Ladies Who Lunch, set incongruously in a disco club. Marianne Elliott relied too often on look-at-me, dazzling, whirling, shape-shifting staging, instead of trusting the material, & as a result, this COMPANY collapses under its own weight.... Read more Read less

See it if You love old broadway with a modern twist. Great staging

Don't see it if You want to see a drama and hate sondheim

See it if You enjoy musicals with a fast pace and intricate staging.

Don't see it if You prefer strictly musicals or plays that are more traditional and flashy.

Also Interesting combination musical and play that’s well balanced. The set design has many moving parts and is intricate which also increases the risk of problems. Great ensemble cast, if you’re just going to see Ms. Lupone or Lenk keep mind open for remaining cast as they are all brilliantly funny. So glad to see so many familiar faces from other shows whose performances I had enjoyed so very much.... Read more Read less