Show Title:

Company

Year:

1970

Composer:

Stephen Sondheim 

Lyricist:

Stephen Sondheim

Book Writer:

George Furth

Venue:

Broadway

What is the show about?:

Robert is a single man living in NYC and all of his friends are married. It is his birthday and all of his friends are there. The musical follows the back stories of relationships through the lens of Robert and how most of the relationships are built on secrets. Robert is non-commital but through out the musical he finds that we want to be in a relationship. Deals with dating, marriage, and divorce. 

What is the vibe of the show?:
dark-comedy
How would you describe the music of the show?:

modern-musical theatre/traditional musical theatre

What characters are in the show? What do they demand of the actors who play them?:

Robert: Baritone

Sarah: Alto

Harry: Baritone

Susan: Mezzo

Peter: Baritone

Jenny: Soprano

David: Tenor

Amy: Alto

Paul: Tenor

Joanne: Alto

Larry: Tenor

Marta: Mezzo

Kathy: Mezzo

April: Mezzo

What did you think of the show?:

Very fun to listen to

Does the show have any roles or songs that might be appropriate for folks in the class?:

The females in the show range from the age of 21-65. So, yes there is a possibility of playing a role now or in 20-ish years. 

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