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Company

  • 20112011
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Company (2011)
Following five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. Winner of the 1971 Tony Award for Best Musical, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Rent) led an all-star cast in a sold-out event at the New York Philharmonic.
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Following five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. Winn... Read allFollowing five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. Winner of the 1971 Tony Award for Best Musical, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Re... Read allFollowing five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. Winner of the 1971 Tony Award for Best Musical, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Rent) led an all-star cast in a sold-out event at the New York Philharmonic.

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  • Director
    • Lonny Price
  • Writer
    • George Furth(book by)
  • Stars
    • Neil Patrick Harris
    • Patti LuPone
    • Martha Plimpton
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  • Director
    • Lonny Price
  • Writer
    • George Furth(book by)
  • Stars
    • Neil Patrick Harris
    • Patti LuPone
    • Martha Plimpton
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    • 7Critic reviews
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    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • Robertas Robert
    Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone
    • Joanneas Joanne
    Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Anika Noni Rose
    Anika Noni Rose
    • Martaas Marta
    Jim Walton
    • Larryas Larry
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Davidas David
    Craig Bierko
    Craig Bierko
    • Peteras Peter
    Katie Finneran
    Katie Finneran
    • Amyas Amy
    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • Aprilas April
    Aaron Lazar
    Aaron Lazar
    • Paulas Paul
    Jill Paice
    Jill Paice
    • Susanas Susan
    Jennifer Laura Thompson
    Jennifer Laura Thompson
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Chryssie Whitehead
    Chryssie Whitehead
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert
    • Harryas Harry
    Alexa Green
    • The Vocal Minorityas The Vocal Minority
    Fred Inkley
    • The Vocal Minorityas The Vocal Minority
    Rob Lorey
    • The Vocal Minorityas The Vocal Minority
    Jessica Vosk
    • The Vocal Minorityas The Vocal Minority
    • Director
      • Lonny Price
    • Writer
      • George Furth(book by)
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    Following five couples and their friend Robert (Neil Patrick Harris), the perpetual bachelor, Company explores the true meaning of being in a relationship through a series of vignettes. Winner of the 1971 Tony Award for Best Musical, Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother, Rent) led an all-star cast in a sold-out event at the New York Philharmonic. —the New York Philharmonic
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      Because the all-star cast was largely committed to other projects and the rehearsal time for the concert was limited to several days, the staging of the nearly ten minute-long showstopper "Side By Side By Side" was taught individually to each of the eleven performers wherever he or she happened to be working. The number wasn't run as an ensemble piece until the day of the concert, and director Lonny Price was astonished to see it fall into place with only minimal tweaking needed.
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      Follows Original Cast Album: Company (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Company
      Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

      Performed by Neil Patrick Harris, Craig Bierko, Stephen Colbert, Jon Cryer, Katie Finneran, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Lazar, Patti LuPone, Jill Paice, Martha Plimpton, Anika Noni Rose, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Jim Walton and Chryssie Whitehead

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    10/10
    Ensemble Performing at its Best!
    According to actor Neil Patrick Harris, the cast of "Company" had slightly more than a week of rehearsal time prior to its short run of performances at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. One of those shows was filmed for release in movie theaters. The small but appreciative audience in one of those screenings in Minnesota was treated to a high-energy interpretation of the Stephen Sondheim musical: ensemble performing at its finest.

    The book for "Company" has undergone a thorough rewrite from the original 1970 version, resulting in dialogue more attuned to the new millennium. As the couples interact with the bachelor protagonist Robert, the themes of marriage, divorce, loneliness, and life in the big city emerge in a montage of scenes built around some of most memorable music and lyrics ever written by Sondheim. This production was not "fluff," but a meaningful exploration of love, marriage, and the search for happiness in the stressful modern age.

    This production isolated the performers on the forestage of the large Avery Fisher Hall. Supported (but not overwhelmed) by the magnificent New York Philharmonic Orchestra, the cast of "Company" brought the characters to life with a dazzling set of creative choices and physical routines. Many of the bits of business were undoubtedly the ideas of the skillful director Lonny Price. The potentially static horizontal plane was occasionally broken when performers interacted with the orchestra and the conductor, adding to the ensemble effect. For the filmed version, the camera work was superb, especially with close-ups. It was like being on the stage with the actors.

    The cast obviously worked tirelessly on subtleties of performance and honesty in the emotional life of their characters. Along with his fine vocal technique, Harris evoked a sensitive character interpretation, and the other performers followed his lead. Every viewer will have a "favorite" performer in this production. It was clear that the live New York audience adored the crusty character of Joanne, as played by Patti LuPone. My favorite was Martha Plimpton's character of Sarah, due to the performer's adroit physical choices in the karate scene and her beautiful singing voice. There was also a "surprise" ending in a special touch that transformed the overall meaning of the musical from the original 1970 version. But there are no spoilers in this review. You will have to seize the moment and experience this unique production for yourself for that ending.

    The range of abilities in this talented cast cannot be overstated. Technically, the Sondheim songs are not easy. The effortless vocal interpretations, the challenging choreography, and the depth of feeling in the characters made the $18 cinema ticket price a bargain for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is the kind of company I like to keep.
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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2014 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Компания
    • Filming locations
      • Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ellen M. Krass Productions
      • New York Philharmonic
      • NCM Fathom
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      • $102,591
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      2 hours 25 minutes
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