Company was the "coming out" of Stephen Sondheim as a composer to be reckoned with. In this episode Eric Matthew Richardson returns to talk about the 1970s, minimalism, and why a show that shouldn't work absolutely does. Eric's website: http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusicHal Prince discussing Company with Andrew Lloyd Webber: https://youtu.be/XF23_ZCQ94QStephen Sondheim talking about Company: https://youtu.be/rjO3gXig07EMoondog's composition Bird's Lament: https://youtu.be/RW8SBwGNcF8You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Company.The original Broadway cast starring Dean Jones, Donna McKechnie, and Elaine Stritch (1970)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Oy07npOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OFg2AxOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzAsuGThe Broadway revival starring Raúl Esparza, Barbara Walsh, and Angel Desai (2006)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2ojCq7MOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30YUotlOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzpNQIThe London revival starring Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Patti LuPone (2018)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2OFfISlOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pS7corOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBoYmxOur sponsors this week are:1. Marvel: Universe of Superheroes - https://telusworldofscienceedmonton.ca - Presented by TELUS World of Science Edmonton. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props.2. ATB Branch for Arts and Culture - atb.com/thebranch - Beyond hosting exhibits and performances, the Branch focuses on understanding the unique personal and business financial challenges artists face.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Twitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

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