{"id":6440,"date":"2016-06-28T11:42:11","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T16:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=6440"},"modified":"2016-07-01T12:04:38","modified_gmt":"2016-07-01T17:04:38","slug":"company-writers-theatre-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/company-writers-theatre-2\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019re in Great \u201cCompany\u201d with Sondheim at the Writers Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Award-Winning Production Heads to the North Shore’s Beautiful New Theatre<\/h2>\n

Single, married or coupled, Company<\/em> will make you pause for thought as Bobby and his sophisticated group of New York friends help him celebrate his 35th birthday. Blending the music of Tony Award-winner Stephen Sondheim, a book by George Furth, and original production and direction by Harold Prince, this upbeat musical won seven Tony Awards when it made its debut in 1970.<\/p>\n

\"Company<\/p>\n

Company<\/em> celebrates life, love, and marriage with all of its ups and downs. It’s Bobby’s 35th birthday and he’s still single, something his friends want to change because they love him and want him to be happy. Trouble is, he\u2019s juggling three different relationships and trying not to commit to any of them. At this stage of his life, he\u2019s just trying to sort it all out and determine for himself\u2026what does it mean to be alive?<\/p>\n

This is the first time this show has been performed since 1989 and director William Brown breathes new life into the play by adding some contemporary touches. Brown previously directed Sondheim\u2019s A Little Night Music,<\/em> so he truly understands Sondheim\u2019s approach. Thom Miller is the perfect Robert, handsome with strong vocals and boyish charms that reflect his insecurity and vulnerability. Christine Mild as girlfriend Marta is feisty and fun with a strong voice, but just a little too crazy to make it permanent. Lia Mortensen lends her talents as sexy Joanne, while Allison Hendrix as \u201csweet\u201d Amy is delightful and sassy. Alexis Rogers is a standout as Sarah.<\/p>\n

Sondheim\u2019s \u201cMarry Me a Little,\u201d \u201cLadies Who Lunch,\u201d and \u201cBeing Alive\u201d are also the show\u2019s memorable musical tunes that bring the story to life. Company<\/em>\u00a0is choreographed by Brock Clawson with musical direction by Tom Vendafreddo and original orchestration by Jonathan Tunick.<\/p>\n

Company<\/em> is playing now through July 31 at the gorgeous new Writers Theatre in Glencoe. For tickets, visit\u00a0writerstheatre.org<\/a> or call 847-242-6000. Head to Ogilvie Transportation Center for an easy train out to Glencoe.<\/p>\n

Writers Theatre
\n325 Tudor Ct
\nGlencoe, IL 60022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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