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Company 1970

Ages: 14+
Opened: April 26, 1970
Closing: January 01, 1972

Company - 1970 Broadway History , Info & More

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 History

Other Productions of Company

1971   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1972   West End London Production
West End
1978   Off-Broadway Equity Library Theatre Revival
Off-Broadway
1980   Off-Off-Broadway Off-Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Off-Broadway
1987   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
1993   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
1995   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
1995   West End Donmar Warehouse Revival
West End
2002   Washington, DC (Regional) Sondheim Festival Production
Washington, DC (Regional)
2004   Los Angeles Reprise! Concert
Los Angeles
2006   Cincinnati Playhouse Revival
2006   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   New York New York Concert
New York
2017   Regional (US) Barrington Stage Company Revival
Regional (US)
2018   West End West End Revival Production
West End
2021   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Company - 1970 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Company awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1971 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical George Furth
1971 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Bennett
1971 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Harold Prince
1971 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Robert Ornbo
1971 Tony Awards Best Musical Harold Prince
1971 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Sondheim
1971 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Sondheim
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Charles Kimbrough
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Larry Kert
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Pamela Myers
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Barbara Barrie
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Elaine Stritch
1971 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Susan Browning
1971 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Boris Aronson
1970 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stephen Sondheim
1970 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical George Furth
1970 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Boris Aronson
1970 Theatre World Awards Performance Susan Browning

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