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Synopsis

On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert struggles to think of a wish to make as he blows out his birthday candles. The lone bachelor, surrounded by “those good and crazy people” -- his married friends -- Robert is uncertain whether he should simply be happy with his lot or whether he should wish for his own romantic partner. Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and frequently hilarious friends, and begins to make sense of his own persistent bachelorhood. Company, Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “being alive.”

Show Information

Book
George Furth
Music
Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics
Stephen Sondheim
Conceived By
George Furth
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1970
Genres
Comedy, Dark Comedy, Romance
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
new york city, 1970s
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Medium
Dancing
Musical Staging
Licensor
Music Theatre International
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Robert

Lead

Male

Baritone

Harry

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Susan

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Kathy

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Peter

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Jenny

Supporting

Female

Soprano

David

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Paul

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Larry

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Sarah

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Joanne

Supporting

Female

Alto

Marta

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

April

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Amy

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Songs

Act I

  • "Overture" - Orchestra
  • "Company" — Robert and Company
  • "The Little Things You Do Together" — Joanne and Couples
  • "Sorry-Grateful" — Harry, David and Larry
  • "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" — Kathy, April and Marta
  • "Have I Got A Girl for You" — Larry, Peter, Paul, David, Harry
  • "Someone Is Waiting" — Robert
  • "Another Hundred People" — Marta
  • "Getting Married Today" — Amy, Paul, Choirgirl,[note 2] and Company
  • "Marry Me a Little" — Robert

Act II

  • "Entr'acte" - Orchestra
  • "Side by Side by Side"/"What Would We Do Without You?" — Robert and Couples
  • "Poor Baby" — Sarah, Jenny, Susan, Amy, Joanne
  • "Have I Got A Girl for You" (Reprise)[note 4] - Larry, Peter, Paul, David, Harry
  • "Tick-Tock" — Kathy (Instrumental)
  • "Barcelona" — Robert and April
  • "The Ladies Who Lunch" — Joanne
  • "Being Alive" — Robert
  • "Finale Ultimo (Company)" - Robert and Company

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Becca Ballenger

Becca Ballenger