5 Facts About The Company Broadway Revival

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Company, the musical from Stephen Sondheim currently has a revival on Broadway, headed by Katrina Lenk and Patti LuPone. Here are five fun facts about this current modern production of Company on Broadway.

1. Gender Bent

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The current revival of Company is a gender-bent production, where the gender of several characters, including Bobbie and Jamie/Amy are changed, but the script and music of the show itself remain largely unchanged.

2. Original Opening Date

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If the Broadway shutdown had not happened, this production was set to officially open on Broadway on Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday.

3. Returning Cast Member

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Patti LuPone returned to Company to play the character of Joanne in this production. She had previously played the part in a New York concert production and in the West End version of this show.

4. Orchestra

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The orchestra of this musical is onstage for the entire performance, allowing you to watch them play all of the music of Company.

5. Number of Productions

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This is the fourth production of Company on Broadway.

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