1. Company
The 2006 Revival
By Javon Jones

2. The Revivalists Cast Raúl Esparza Robert Barbara Walsh Joanne
Director: John Doyle
Worked with Actor-Musicians
Musical Direction: Mary-Mitchell Cambell
Set Design: David Gallo
Costume Design: Ann Hould-Ward
Lighting Design: Thomas C. Hase
Cast
Raúl Esparza Robert
Barbara Walsh Joanne
Keith Buterbaugh Harry
Matt Castle Peter
Robert Cunningham Paul
Angel Desai Marta
Kelly Jeanne Grant Kathy
Kristen Huffman Sarah
Amy Justman Susan
Heather Laws Amy
Leenya Rideout Jenny
Fred Rose David
Bruce Sabath Larry
Elizabeth Stanley April

3. Production and Venue Ethel Barrymore Theater, New York Previews
Began Monday, October 30th, 2006
34 total
Opening and Closing
November 29th, 2006 to July 1st, 2007
246 total

4. Review 1: The New York Times
Ben Brantley- November 30th, 2006
Acting- A few diamonds in the rough
“Only a few of the 14 ensemble members — playing the couples who are permanent fixtures in Bobby’s life and his strictly temporary girlfriends — seem at ease dispensing Mr. Furth’s brittle, uptown, shrink-shrunk dialogue.”
Music- Astonishing
“As soloists they’re more than adequate, but it’s their work as a team that sounds new depths in “Company” in ways that get under your skin without your knowing it.”
Set- Well Created
“The sense that ambivalence and confusion are not unique to Bobby is enhanced by the cold, austere glitter of David Gallo’s set and Thomas C. Hase’s superb lighting.”
Portrayal of Sondheim and Furth’s work- Superb
“For much of Mr. Sondheim’s career, directors have approached his work as if “keep your distance” were woven into the copyright. More recently, a new generation of artists have heard an altogether different directive: “Come closer.” Mr. Doyle and Mr. Esparza make it clear that there are infinite rewards to be had in accepting that challenge.”

5. Review 2: Curtain Up Review
Elyse Sommer, 2006
Rather positive
Focused of Form and Production Choices
“Even as he (Robert) is the center of the action, he is a by-stander by virtue of his inability and/or unwillingness to test the marital waters. This is underscored by his not playing an instrument until he finally gives in to his emotional neediness and accompanies himself on the piano as he sings the moving finale.”
Compares to original
“Perhaps it's a bit more than "slightly rearranged" but then this Company is also not just slightly new again but exhilaratingly fresh, its newness boosting our appreciation of its depth and enduring sparkle.”

6. Review 3: Talkin’ Broadway
Matthew Murray- November 29, 2006
Intense Criticism
“The best that can be said about director John Doyle's new version of Company - and it's not saying much - is that it skates circles around his Sweeney Todd from last season, then throws in some figure eights and triple axels for good measure.”
Lack of “New York” Feel
“[Company] requires the throbbing pulse of New York City to imbue Robert's community with the vibrant, expectant energy of life whizzing by, and this is what Doyle's conception most noticeably lacks.”
Criticized Many of Doyle’s Choices
“As he did in Sweeney Todd, Doyle has instructed his actors to almost never acknowledge each other, to deliver most of their lines vaguely and to the audience, and to evince as few recognizable human emotions as possible.”
“And the new orchestrations by Mary-Mitchell Campbell (including, depressingly, a kazoo) pale compared to Jonathan Tunick's elegant originals; as Doyle's New York is not one of color, it's unsurprising it's also not one of music.“
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7. Bibliography/Works Cited
(Company Revival Playbill)
(Cartoon Pic)
(Real Life Pic)
(Additional Info)
(Cast List/Production)
(Barrymore Outside)
Theatre_NYC.htm (Barrymore Inside)
(Stage Pictures)
(NYT Review and Pictures)
(Curtain Up Review)
(Talkin’ Broadway Review)