Company 1970 - Articles Page 7

Ages: 14+
Opened: April 26, 1970
Closing: January 01, 1972

Company - 1970 - Broadway History , Info & More

Company, a landmark musical by Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and George Furth (book), is a witty and insightful exploration of relationships, marriage, and the complexities of adult life in New York City.



The story revolves around Bobby, a single man in his mid-thirties, surrounded by married friends who constantly question his bachelorhood. Through a series of vignettes featuring his married couples, Bobby grapples with the concept of commitment and wonders if marriage is truly for him. He witnesses the joys and struggles of his friends' relationships, from the seemingly perfect couple with underlying tensions to the openly dysfunctional pairings.



Company, which premiered on Broadway in 1970, is considered a groundbreaking musical. It broke away from traditional narratives and tackled contemporary themes of relationships and singledom. The musical has enjoyed numerous successful revivals, including a critically acclaimed 2018 production directed by Marianne Elliott, proving its enduring relevance.






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Company - 1970 - Broadway Articles Page 7

Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2009


Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala Reception Party
by Walter McBride - Apr 29, 2009


At a black-tie Gala Benefit on Monday night at the Embassy of Italy, Signature Theatre feted Stephen Sondheim, the greatest living composer/lyricist of American musical theatre, with both music and a new award established in the composer's name.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Signature Theatre's First Annual Stephen Sondheim Award Gala
by Walter McBride - Apr 29, 2009


At a black-tie Gala Benefit on Monday night at the Embassy of Italy, Signature Theatre feted Stephen Sondheim, the greatest living composer/lyricist of American musical theatre, with both music and a new award established in the composer's name.

Sondheim on 'NIGHT MUSIC', Regret and Balancing Art and Life to UK TimesOnline
by Eddie Varley - Apr 27, 2009


Stephen Sondheim, whose musical, A Little Night Music is currently playing in the West End at the Garrick Theatre in a production directed by Trevor Nunn, spoke to the UK's Times Online. The legendary composer spoke on a variety of subjects, including his celebrated body of work, his personal regrets and his joy at finding love, it is a candid interview and a must read for fans of musical theater.

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim April 27th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

Spend An Evening With Sondheim At Indiana University 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2009


Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.

'Gang of Seven', New Comedy by Jim Neu to Run at La MaMa E.T.C.
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2008


'Gang of Seven,' a new comedy by Jim Neu, rips the lid off the dynamics, delusions, and dangers of the focus group movement sweeping across America.

Signature Theatre to Honor Sondheim in April 2009 Creating Annual Award in His Name
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Eric Schaeffer, the Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, tonight announced that Signature will honor Stephen Sondheim at a Gala Benefit in April and establish an annual award as a tribute to America's most influential contemporary musical theater composer. Signature will salute Mr. Sondheim at a black-tie Gala Celebration on Monday, April 27, 2009, in Washington, DC highlighted by a musical tribute, festive dinner, and dancing and inaugurate an annual honor to be known in future years as The Sondheim Award.

Company History

Other Productions of Company

1970   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1971   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1972   West End London Production
West End
1978   Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Broadway
1980   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1987   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1993   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
1995   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
1995   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2002   Washington, DC (Regional) Sondheim Festival Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2004   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2006   Cincinnati Playhouse Revival
2006   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   New York New York Concert
New York
2017   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company Revival
Regional (US)
2018   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2021   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Company - 1970 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1970 Drama Desk Awards Best Musical Stephen Sondheim
1970 Drama Desk Awards Best Musical George Furth
1970 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book George Furth
1970 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director Harold Prince
1970 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Sondheim
1970 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Sondheim
1970 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Boris Aronson
1970 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Musical 0

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