Company 1970 - Articles Page 800.2

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Opened: April 26, 1970
Closing: January 01, 1972

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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 - 1970 - Broadway Articles Page 800.2

Company FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Company have there been?

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.

What Tony Awards has Company been nominated for?

Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for George Furth , Best Choreography for Michael Bennett, Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince, Best Lighting Design for Robert Ornbo , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Sondheim Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Sondheim and Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson.

What Tony Awards has Company won?

Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical for George Furth Best Choreography for Michael Bennett Best Direction of a Musical for Harold Prince Best Lighting Design for Robert Ornbo , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Sondheim , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Stephen Sondheim, Best Scenic Design for Boris Aronson, .

What awards has Company been nominated for?

Company has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. The show also received a nomination for Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for Boris Aronson. Additionally, Susan Browning was nominated for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.

What awards has Company won?

Company has won several awards, including Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. The show also received recognition for its scenic design, with Boris Aronson winning the Hewes Award in that category. Additionally, Susan Browning was honored with a Theatre World Award for her performance in Company.