Company 1978

Ages: 14+
Opened: May 4, 1978
Closing: May 28, 1978

Company - 1978 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Master Theatre
Address Unknown New York, NY

Set firmly in, and often about, New York, Company follows five married, once married, or soon to be married couples and their mutual friend, Robert, a 35-year old bachelor who has been unable to connect in a long-term relationship. Bobby observes the less than ideal aspects of commitment. But, eventually, learns that while relationships aren't perfect, they are a necessary part of "Being Alive." Includes the songs "Getting Married Today," "The Ladies Who Lunch," and "Being Alive."



Opening on Broadway in 1970 and running 705 performances, garnering 14 Tony Award Nominations, and winning 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book, Best Score, Best Lyrics. Revived on Broadway in 1995 running for 60 performances garnering 2 Tony Nominations. Revived again in 2006 running 246 performances garnering 3 Tony Nominations and winning for Best Revival of a Musical.

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Company FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Company
The Little Things You Do Together
Sorry-Grateful
You Could Drive a Person Crazy
Have I Got a Girl for You
Someone Is Waiting
Another Hundred People
Getting Married Today
Side by Side by Side
What Would We Do Without You?
Poor Baby
Tick Tock
Barcelona
The Ladies Who Lunch
Being Alive
The Wedding Is Off
Multitudes of Amys
Marry Me a Little
Happily Ever After
Overture
Company
Little Things You Do Together
Sorry-Grateful
You Could Drive A Person Crazy
Have I Got A Girl For You
Someone Is Waiting
Another Hundred People
Getting Married Today
Marry Me A Little
Side By Side By Side/What Would We Do Without You?
Poor Baby
Barcelona
The Ladies Who Lunch
Being Alive
Company has had 22 productions including Broadway which opened in 1970, Broadway which opened in 1970, US Tour which opened in 1971, West End which opened in 1972, Off-Broadway which opened in 1978, Off-Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1993, Broadway which opened in 1995, Broadway which opened in 1995, West End which opened in 1995, Washington, DC (Regional) which opened in 2002, Los Angeles which opened in 2004, which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006, Broadway which opened in 2006, New York which opened in 2007, Regional (US) which opened in 2017, West End which opened in 2018, Broadway which opened in 2021 and US Tour which opened in 2023.

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