Review: COMPANY on PBS tonight
COMPANY is the first program that I have ever watched on PBS. And you know what, I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed it so much that I now want to watch more of PBS' programming in the future. But enough of that, let's move on to Company.
Company is part of PBS Great Performances and premieres tonight at 9pm on PBS.
The story: "Long before Sex and the City, the Stephen Sondheim/George Furth musical Company took an unconventional look at love and commitment in complex modern New York. The 1970 era-defining classic was - and is - an honest, funny and sophisticated portrayal of five married couples as seen through the eyes of their mutual friend Robert, a waffling, 35-year-old bachelor evaluating the pros and cons of wedded life."
First of all, I am a big fan of musicals. Anything with music usually works for me. That said, this is how Company differs from musicals I have seen on TV, it's not a movie, it's really the play. As I was watching it I felt like I was really experiencing it as if I was there.
As for the actual musical, I had never seen Company before, but from the opening seen and the first song, I was hooked. It's a mix of comedy and songs that just made it such a joy to watch. Company also features some amazing talent, who can not only act but sing. And did I mention the songs are very catchy?
If you don't have money to spend to go watch musicals live, this is perfect for you, you get the real performance in the comfort of your home.
Company has surprised me in the best of ways and for all musical lovers, it would be wrong for you to miss this event tonight.
Finally, the cast includes Raúl Esparza (Robert), Barbara Walsh (Joanne), Keith Buterbaugh (Harry), Matt Castle (Peter), Robert Cunningham (Paul), Angel Desai (Marta), Kelly Jeanne Grant (Kathy), Kristin Huffman (Sarah), Amy Justman (Susan), Heather Laws (Amy), Leenya Rideout (Jenny), Fred Rose (David), Bruce Sabath (Larry), and Elizabeth Stanley (April).
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Haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet - but did you see some bald guy in a tshirt crying in the first row ? I was there on taping day lol
Does anyone have the address or phone number to order a copy of the show Company that was on PBS Wed. Feb. 20, 2008. I'd love to get a copy, the best show ever on PBS. It's my favorite musical. Thank you.
John, I found "Company" for sale on DVD through the PBS Great Performances shop.
Here is the direct link for the Company DVD.
Hope that helps.
I don't normally watching PBS but I stumbled upon this mid-way through and I liked it. My favorite part was the blonde girl singing about being neurotic. Or something along those lines. Do you know the song or who sang it?
I *think* it was the character of Amy. She had bangs.
Hey Jessica,
"Company" was really good and like I mentioned I don't watch PBS usually either.
As for the song, if it was Amy, she is portrayed by Heather Laws. From the list of all the songs, it looks like she only sang two:
"Getting Married Today"
Heather Laws, Robert Cunningham, Amy Justman, and Company
and
"Poor Baby"
Kristin Huffman, Leenya Rideout, Amy Justman, Heather Laws, Barbara Walsh
I'm also including the full list of all the musical numbers from Company below in case you like other songs:
"Company"
Raúl Esparza and Company
"The Little Things You Do Together"
Barbara Walsh and Company
"Sorry-Grateful"
Keith Buterbaugh, Fred Rose, Bruce Sabath
"You Could Drive a Person Crazy"
Elizabeth Stanley, Kelly Jeanne Grant, Angel Desai
"Have I Got a Girl for You"
Bruce Sabath, Matt Castle, Robert Cunningham, Fred Rose, Keith Buterbaugh
"Someone Is Waiting"
Raúl Esparza
"Another Hundred People"
Angel Desai
"Getting Married Today"
Heather Laws, Robert Cunningham, Amy Justman, and Company
"Marry Me a Little"
Raúl Esparza
"Side by Side by Side"
Raúl Esparza and Company
"What Would We Do Without You?"
Raúl Esparza and Company
"Poor Baby"
Kristin Huffman, Leenya Rideout, Amy Justman, Heather Laws, Barbara Walsh
"Barcelona"
Raúl Esparza, Elizabeth Stanley
"The Ladies Who Lunch"
Barbara Walsh
"Being Alive"
Raúl Esparza
Thank you so much for all of that info!
PBS does have some interesting stuff, among some less interesting stuff. Heh. I ended up watching it last night! LoL. I also recommend the Saturday afternoon cooking shows they have. I reviewed "Lidia's Kitchen" once because it's a really nice show.