Sierra Stages to Kick Off 6th Season with COMPANY, 2/27-3/22
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2014
Sierra Stages begins its sixth season of presenting quality theatre in western Nevada County with the landmark musical comedy COMPANY by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, COMPANY plays from February 27 through March 22 at the historic Nevada Theatre in Nevada City.
Moonbox Productions to Present Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY, 2/7-3/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2014
Moonbox Productions presents COMPANY, Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning endearing musical about a modern man's journey through friendship, dating, commitment and marriage. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth, and orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick, the production runs February 7-March 1, 2014 at the Nancy and Edward Roberts Studio Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont Street, Boston's South End. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $40-$45 and available through Boston Theatre Scene Box Office, (www.bostontheatrescene.com) or call BTS box office at 617-933-8600.
Jim Stanek and More to Star in COMPANY at Pittsburgh Public Theater, 1/23-2/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2014
At the center of Pittsburgh Public Theater's MASTERPIECE SEASON is a brand-new staging of the musical comedy Company, directed and choreographed by Ted Pappas. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth, Company runs January 23 - February 23, 2014 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District.
Phamaly Theatre Company's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Opens Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 5, 2013
Phamaly Theatre Company's first ever holiday presentation 'It's a Wonderful Life' previews on Thursday, December 5 & Friday, December 6 @ 7:30 p.m.; opens Saturday, December 7 and runs through December 22 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m., Sundays @ 2 p.m., Monday, December 16 and Thursday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
NERDS Musical Returns to Philadelphia Theatre Company, Now thru 12/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2013
It's back - the funny, smart, and irreverent musical Nerds! Philadelphia Theatre Company revisits the musical satire Nerds with book and lyrics by Jordan Allen-Dutton and Erik Weiner, music by Hal Goldberg, and a brand new cast and creative team. Directed by Casey Hushion with choreography by Joshua Bergasse, the ensemble features Stanley Bahorek, Matt Bradley, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Benny Elledge, Lexy Fridell, Raymond J. Lee, Alyse Alan Louis, Robert Morrison, Kevin Pariseau, Catherine Ricafort, and Blake Segal.
Jon Cryer Starts 'Twitter War' Over Role of 'Bobby' in COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2013
In the morning before PBS aired Lincoln Center's COMPANY last night, November 8, Jon Cryer, who starred in the production as 'David', Tweeted to his followers that they should tune in. Little did he know he would be starting a back-and-forth on who best portrayed the role of 'Bobby' -- Neil Patrick Harris or Raul Esparza -- with actor Josh Charles (The Good Wife). Check out the conversation below!
NERDS Musical Returns to Philadelphia Theatre Company, 11/29-12/29
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2013
It's back - the funny, smart, and irreverent musical Nerds! Philadelphia Theatre Company revisits the musical satire Nerds with book and lyrics by Jordan Allen-Dutton and Erik Weiner, music by Hal Goldberg, and a brand new cast and creative team. Directed by Casey Hushion with choreography by Joshua Bergasse, the ensemble features Stanley Bahorek, Matt Bradley, Briana Carlson-Goodman, Benny Elledge, Lexy Fridell, Raymond J. Lee, Alyse Alan Louis, Robert Morrison, Kevin Pariseau, Catherine Ricafort, and Blake Segal.
BWW Reviews: COMPANY Delivers at The Vagabond Players
by Lori Weglein - Oct 23, 2013
Relationships, commitment, marriage, forever after, husband & wife, the intimacy and demands of everyday life together - all these issues are examined in Stephen Sondheim's "Company," playing at The Vagabond Players in Fells Point through November 17.
Daniel Evans, Bobby Steggert, Michael Urie, and Alan Cumming Lead Roundabout's COMPANY Reading Today
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 18, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company today hosts a private reading for a potential new production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, which might include some gender reversals in the casting of SOME of the show's iconic characters. Also, contrary to published reports, Nathan Lane is not currently attached to the workshop. We have confirmed that featured amongst the cast are Bobby Steggert, Michael Urie, and Alan Cumming. The New York Times is now reporting that Tony-winning director John Tiffany is directing and 2008 Tony nominee Daniel Evans is playing 'Bobby', who will be gay in this version of the show.
RIALTO CHATTER Update: Daniel Evans, Bobby Steggart, Michael Urie, and Alan Cumming Lead Roundabout's COMPANY Readings; John Tiffany Directs
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 15, 2013
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Roundabout Theatre Company has been hosting private readings for a potential new production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, which might include some gender reversals in the casting of SOME of the show's iconic characters. Also, contrary to published reports, Nathan Lane is not currently attached to the workshop. We have confirmed that featured amongst the cast are Bobby Steggart, Michael Urie, and Alan Cumming. The New York Times is now reporting that Tony-winning director John Tiffany is directing and 2008 Tony nominee Daniel Evans is playing 'Bobby', who will be gay in this version of the show.
RIALTO CHATTER: Roundabout Hosting Private COMPANY Readings, Including Steggart, Urie, Cumming & More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 15, 2013
BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed online reports that the Roundabout Theatre Company has been hosting private readings for a potential new production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, which might include some gender reversals in the casting of SOME of the show's iconic characters. Also, contrary to published reports, Nathan Lane is not currently attached to the workshop. We have confirmed that featured amongst the cast are Bobby Steggart, Michael Urie, and Alan Cumming.
Mary Testa, Seth Rudetsky and More Star in DISASTER! A 1970's DISASTER MOVIE…MUSICAL Off-Broadway, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2013
Mary J. Davis presents DISASTER!, written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, at St. Luke's Theatre beginning today, October 14, and opening Monday, November 4. DISASTER! is a musical based on 1970's disaster movies with a score consisting of 1970's pop, rock and disco hit songs. Directed by Jack Plotnick, choreographed by Denis Jones and music direction by Larry Pressgrove. Disaster! previously ran in 2012. For more information, visit www.disastermusical.com.
Great Performances Presents COMPANY with the NY Phil - Patti LuPone, Neil Patrick Harris, Jon Cryer & More, 11/8
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 24, 2013
Great Performances presents the New York Philharmonic's concert staging of Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical Company with an all-star cast including (in alphabetical order) Craig Bierko (as Peter), Stephen Colbert (as Harry), Jon Cryer (as David), Katie Finneran (as Amy), Neil Patrick Harris (as Robert), Christina Hendricks (as April), Adam Lazar (as Paul), Patti LuPone (as Joanne), Jill Paice (as Susan), Martha Plimpton (as Sarah), Anika Noni Rose (as Marta), Jennifer Laura Thompson (as Jenny), Jim Walton (as Larry), and Chryssie Whitehead (as Kathy).
The Dancing Wheels Company & School Hosts THOSE 70'S SONGS Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2013
Today, July 20th The Dancing Wheels Company & School will take to the Cain Park Evan's stage with songs from the 1970's! Four world premiere performances by daring and dynamic Dancing Wheels will get the audience swinging into the seventies with music from the legendary Burt Bacharach, the iconic Ms. Tina Turner, and the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper!
Cygnet Theatre Extends COMPANY Through 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 19, 2013
Critics and audiences alike are cheering for Cygnet's latest production,Company. To meet the overwhelming positive demand for tickets, Cygnet Theatre has announced a 5 show extension of this musical comedy which has been virtually sold out since previews. Cygnet has decided to extend COMPANY run through Sunday, August 25 at 2pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Andrew Wells Ryder, Matthew Naegeli and More in Cygnet Theatre's COMPANY
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 15, 2013
Cygnet Theatre's ongoing love affair with the works of Stephen Sondheim (A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Assassins) continues as their new season launches with Company, the Tony Award-winning musical exploration of marriage and commitment. Company is a musical comedy based on a book by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The original production premiered in 1970 and was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six. Company runs July 5th through August 18. Check out a first look at production below!