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The producers of the new Broadway revival of “Company” issued a special commemorative Playbill for the show’s opening night. But while the rare Playbill quickly have become a must-have collector’s item for showbiz aficionados — it was also coveted by some thieves, we hear.
The booklets, featuring a black-and-white cover portrait of Stephen Sondheim, the show’s composer who died last month at 91, were in such short supply that after two boxes went “missing,” there weren’t enough left for each opening night attendee to get one.
We hear that even some A-listers were left scrambling, and overheard asking ushers usher for extras, but were turned away — including “And Just Like That…” star Cynthia Nixon.
But a source said: “It didn’t seem to dampen the star’s mood… she later led a mid-show standing ovation for Patti LuPone at the culmination of her big number, ‘Ladies Who Lunch.’”
For anyone desperate to snag a copy of the rare Playbill, one recently turned up on Ebay, with bidding starting at $500 — or about the price of four tickets to the hit musical — theater sources said.
Alex Birsh, VP and COO of Playbill, commented via a rep: “We are always thrilled to have a hand in helping audiences preserve the memory of a great Broadway experience. This was a really special night, honoring a classic story and a titan who helped bring it to life. It deserved a really special Playbill.”
The Post called the show upon its newest debut, “a smart, funny, human revival about the highs and lows of being alive that actually feels alive.”
We also reported that one of the cast members broke a finger in the run-up to opening night in the show, but valiantly managed to never miss a performance.
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