Little Theatre of Manchester to Stage Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY

Little Theatre of Manchester is thrilled to present its second show of the 2016 season, COMPANY.

Hilarious, resonating and thoroughly enjoyable, the Tony-winning musical comedy COMPANY, book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, debuted in 1970. Featuring some of Sondheim's best-known songs, including "The Ladies Who Lunch" and the life-affirming "Being Alive," the original Broadway production was nominated for a then record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six, and won a 1971 Grammy for Best Score from an Original Cast Show Album.

Sondheim's game-changing musical is one of the first to explore a sophisticated and honest look at modern, adult relationships. Set in a swinging New York City, COMPANY follows perennial bachelor Bobby on the occasion of his 35th birthday as his five married couple friends gather to celebrate and offer varying degrees of relationship advice. Experiencing the many ups and downs of relationships vicariously through his friends, Bobby has to consider one of life's greatest questions: "What's it really all about?"

The show opens on April 8, 2016, at 8:00 pm. Opening night will feature a dinner and show package starting at 6:00 pm. This will include a special buffet and VIP ticket for $44 per attendee. The catered meal will be served from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

COMPANY runs April 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24, 2016. Friday and Saturday evening performances will be held at 8:00 pm, and Sunday matinees will be at 2:00 pm.

Tickets are $25-$29, and discounts are available for seniors and students. Manchester Community College students can receive a free general admission ticket with a valid student ID, and Greater Hartford Arts Council Lets GO Arts! members are eligible for 2-for-1 tickets.

Directed by Michael Forgetta of Simsbury, COMPANY features Randy Ronco of Rocky Hill as Bobby. The rest of the cast and the Vocal Minority includes Alysa Auriemma of Manchester, Ann Azevedo of Tolland, Cara Babich of Windsor Locks, Randy Boyd of Enfield, Kate Brophy of Hartford, Jane Cerosky of Glastonbury, Don DiGenova of Tolland, Tracy Funke of Manchester, Dawne Gagnon of Manchester, James Galarneau of Manchester, Rodney K. of Canton, Sandra W. Lee of Manchester, Jenna Levitt of Bristol, Debi Newirth of South Windsor, Michelle Ortiz-Saltmarsh of Springfield, MA, Lisa Garofalo Polack of Manchester, Shawn Procuniar of New London, Sherrie Schallack of Vernon, Deb Thaler of West Hartford, Sal Uccello of Middletown, and Scott Woodruff of Vernon.

More information can be found at www.littletheatreofmanchester.org or by calling the box office at 860-647-9824.