Company: The “Concept” Musical

How has Company changed over the years? Let's talk about it.

Company
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth

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If you're reading THIS comment below with your favorite couple in Company - that's how I'll know you read this far. 😉 Thanks for watching!

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[BookshopWitch]

"Is he gay? Is he stupid? Why is he here?" Literally me.

[QuikVidGuy]

anyone who performs not getting married at a thematically appropriate speed is a diction master

[jacksonkamiska]

My favorite couple's probably Joanne and her drink

[MrsSurrealista]

“That’s literally the entire plot” & I eat it up every single time

[ML-dilt]

It's always Raul Esparza's kazoo.

[littlebearbradick]

"...what this show was really about..."
Raul: "REALLY

This made me laugh ridiculously hard.

[AsherHalperin]

The one where the actors also play the instruments was amazing!

[ninabaskov]

A young Raul Esparza doing a musical is all I ever need.

[PercyGrace]

YOU DONT THANK A PERSON FOR HOT ORANGE JUICE!

[spencerfrancis]

That kazoo is the best thing that's ever happened to musicals

[nicebloodbro]

"is he gay? is he stupid? why is he here?" that line has stuck with me for 3 years, fr

[swindy]

I think I'd have to say that Peter and Susan are my favourite couple in Company - I've just always loved the concept of two people who decide to end their relationship in its current form, but are so tied into each others' lives and perhaps so comfortable tomorrow that the actual dynamic remains more or less intact.

[kafkagrl]

Favorite part of this video is the required Bobby costume, unbuttoned collar and loosened tie.

[disgruntledcashier]

Ah, the 70s. When it was totally acceptable to smoke in a recording studio.

Those were the days.

[Rachel-ipum]

I appreciate your analysis - I've only recently discovered "Company, " and as a 36-year-old single woman who desperately wants to marry someday, it has kicked me in the metaphorical nads. There's nothing greater about any art form than its ability to change with times, worldviews, and personal interpretation. Thanks!

[vianneymusical]

Dear Musical Theatre Mash,
You should absolutely reedit this video in the light of the amazing new production in West End, though it does not contradict your theories. Male Bobby has become female Bobbie, the three girls have become Andy, Theo and PJ — and other surprises that I do not wish to spoil. Marianne Elliott has managed to keep the original messages and concept intact while adapting the characters and situations to a more modern world so everybody may relate to the "new" protagonists. Not to mention Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone and the rest of the cast who were magnificent and the stage design that was brilliant. I loved it and I encourage you to go watch this unique production. ;)

[henryanderson]

I notice how you’re dressed as Bobby, and I appreciate that.

[Risingson]

I saw Company for the first time last year (in the Neil Patrick Harris youtube version) and what amazed me is that it was the most refined version of the quirky relationship comedy/drama of the 60s/70s like the ones from Paul Mazursky, "Carnal Knowledge" etc, with a theme I barely saw touched: when one is the weird single guy in a group of friends that are married, and find yourself always being the third leg... and they not wanting you, really, to become anything else. I was severely impressed, and the musical numbers also worked really well but I was touched by the themes behind, really really touched.

[aussieskates]

For some reason this video reminds me of the Seagram Building.

[AxelQC]

This has to be one of your best videos. I loved the in-depth analysis. Good choice of filming it in your bedroom in your suit, to give it the intimate yet formal feel of Company's dinner parties.