Company

Company
Sondheim's game-changing musical is a sophisticated and honest look at modern adult relationships.

From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – "those good and crazy people [his] married friends" – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

Company features a brilliantly brisk and energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim's best known songs. The strength of the piece lies in its vivid yet real characters, meaning impressive technical aspects aren't necessary to convey the story. It can be told as effectively with a cavalcade of automated set pieces as it can with a chair or two. Every audience member will see reflections of themselves in at least one of the characters onstage.

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Concert Selections for Company

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

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  • ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE
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    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE (Plus optional Vocal Minority, 4 females)
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    3 min 58 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Piccolo), Reed 2 (Flute), Reed 3 (Flute), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Clarinet), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass, Vocal Minority (optional). You rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
  • BARCELONA
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)
    Starting Key
    Eb
    Estimated duration
    7 min 10 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Arranged by
    SEBESKY, DON
    Instrumentation
    1 Flute 1(Double Alto), 1 Flute 2(Double Alto Piccolo), 2 Oboe 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 English horn, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Percussion 1(Vibes), 1 Percussion 2(Cymb, Mark tree, Glock, Maraca), 1 Piano, 1 Full Score
  • BARCELONA
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Eb
    Estimated duration
    5 min 20 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Alto Flute, Flute), Reed 2 (Alto Flute, Flute), Reed 3 (Bass Clarinet), Reed 4 (Clarinet), Reed 5 (Clarinet), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. You rental set will also include 3 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
  • BEING ALIVE
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    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Starting Key
    Eb
    Estimated duration
    7 min 22 sec
    Music by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Lyrics by
    STEPHEN SONDHEIM
    Orchestrated by
    JONATHAN TUNICK
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Flute, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 20 Chorus Books, and 1 Full Score.
  • BEING ALIVE (EXPANDED)
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)
    Arranged for
    Male Soloist, Optional Ensemble (for dialogue only)
    Starting Key
    Eb
    Estimated duration
    0 sec
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
    Instrumentation
    Reed I (Flute 1), Reed II (Flute 2), Reed III (Bass Clarinet), Reed IV (Clarinet 1 in Bb), Reed V (Clarinet 2 in Bb), 2 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, (3) Percussion (Timpani, Glockenspiel, Tubular Bells, Drums), (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score, and 20 Piano-Vocal Scores*. (*Extra PV Scores are provided for ensemble members, if performing the dialogue cues)
  • BOWS ("COMPANY")
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    5 min 6 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Piccolo, Alto Sax, Reed 2 (Flute, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, 4 Vocal Minority (optional). Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 14 Chorus Books, and 1 Full Score.
  • COMPANY
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    Db
    Estimated duration
    8 min 55 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (English Horn, Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 14 Chorus Books, and 1 Full Score.
  • GETTING MARRIED TODAY
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    2 FEMALE VOICES, 1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    3 min 58 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (Clarinet), Reed 4 (English Horn), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass, 4 Vocal Minority (optional). You rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 14 Chorus Books, and 1 Full Score.
  • HAVE I GOT A GIRL FOR YOU
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Estimated duration
    0 sec
  • LADIES WHO LUNCH
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    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    6 min 40 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
  • LADIES WHO LUNCH (LARGE ORCH)
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Db
    Estimated duration
    6 min 40 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
  • LADIES WHO LUNCH (SMALL ORCH)
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Db
    Estimated duration
    6 min 40 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Flute, Alto Flute, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Piano, Keyboard (Synth), Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
  • LITTLE THINGS YOU DO TOGETHER
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    3 min 50 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (Clarinet), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Bassoon), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 2-Piano Conductor Scores, 10 Chorus Books, and 1 Full Score.
  • MULTITUDES OF AMYS ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")
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    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    Db
    Estimated duration
    5 min 12 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Arranged by
    SEBESKY, DON
    Instrumentation
    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3(Piccolo), 1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet(in Bb) 1, 1 Clarinet 2(in Eb), 1 Clarinet (bass clarinet). 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Horn 3, 1 Horn 4, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 4 Percussion, 1 Harp, 1 Celesta(piano keyed glock), 1 Conductor Score
  • OVERTURE ("COMPANY")
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Starting Key
    Db
    Estimated duration
    0 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet), Reed 3 (Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet), Reed 5 (Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass, 4 Vocal Minority (optional). Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 14 Chorus Books, 1 Full Score.
  • SIDE BY SIDE BY SIDE
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    14 min 2 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Oboe, Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Clarinet, Bassoon, Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic, Banjo), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass, 4 Vocal Minority (optional). Your rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores, 14 Chorus Books, and 1 Full Score.
  • SIDE BY SIDE BY SIDE ("SYMPHONIC SONDHEIM")
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (INSTRUMENTAL)
    Arranged for
    INSTRUMENTAL
    Starting Key
    F
    Estimated duration
    12 min 25 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Arranged by
    SEBESKY, DON
    Instrumentation
    1 Reed 1(Flute 1), 1 Reed 2(Flute 2), 1 Reed 3(Piccolo Flute), 1 Reed 4(English horn), 1 Reed 5(Clarinet 1, Double Eb Clarinet), 1 Reed 6(Clarinet 2 Soprano sax), 1 Reed 7(Clarinet 3, Bass Clarinet), 1 Reed 8(Bassoon), 1 Trumpet, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 1 Baritone horn, 1 Tuba, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola 1, 6 Celli, 5 Bass in C, 1 Harp, 1 Percussion 1(Glock, Xylo, Snadpaper block), 1 Percussion 2(Vibes, Mounted cymbal, Bell tree, Sand blocks), 1 Tack Piano(Celesta), 1 Full score
  • SIDE BY SIDE BY SIDE (ABRIDGED)
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)
    Arranged for
    Ensemble
    Estimated duration
    0 sec
    Music by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Sondheim
    Orchestrated by
    Jonathan Tunick
    Instrumentation
    Reed I (Clarinet 1 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 1), Reed II (Clarinet 2 in Bb, Alto Saxophone 2), Reed III (Clarinet 3 in Bb, Tenor Saxophone 1), Reed IV (Clarinet in Eb, Piccolo, Tenor Saxophone 2), Reed V (Baritone Saxophone), 2 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in Bb, 2 Trombones, (3) Percussion (Timpani, Wood Block, Xylophone, Police Whistle, Drums), 1 Banjo, 1 Piano, (8) Violin 1, (8) Violin 2, (7) Viola, (6) Violoncello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials also include 1 Full Score and 15 Piano-Vocal Scores.
  • SORRY, GRATEFUL
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    3 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    3 min 32 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Alto Flute Flute), Reed 2(Clarinet), Reed 2 (Bass ,Clarinet), Reed 4(Oboe), Reed 5(Clarinet), 2 Horns 1&2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violins, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion 1&2, 2 Keyboards(Piano/Conductor), 2 Guitar 1&2 , 3 Chorus books
  • YOU COULD DRIVE A PERSON CRAZY
    From
    COMPANY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Type
    SHOW EXTRACTION
    Arranged for
    3 FEMALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    3 min 44 sec
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
    Instrumentation
    Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 3 (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), Reed 5 (Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, (2) Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass. Your rental set will also include 4 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.

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Book by
George FurthGeorge Furth
Music and Lyrics by
Stephen SondheimStephen Sondheim
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Songs

Overture

Company

Little Things You Do Together

Sorry-Grateful

You Could Drive A Person Crazy

Have I Got A Girl For You

Someone Is Waiting

Another Hundred People

Getting Married Today

Marry Me A Little

Side By Side By Side/What Would We Do Without You?

Poor Baby

Barcelona

The Ladies Who Lunch

Being Alive

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By xxxx104798
July 12, 2021
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Is COMPANY available in January?

Given the upcoming Broadway revival of COMPANY, would it be available for a college production in Junuary 2022?  Many thanks -- Douglas Anderson, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury VT

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November 18, 2016
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Amateur licensing process and prices for small university theatre group?
We are a student theatre group at Huron University college in London, ON, interested in performing company this in February (Shows Feb. 2 - 4). I was wondeirng if I could obtain some more specific information with regards to pricing and payments. What exactly woudl we be paying for besides show royalties? Would we be able to get a specific quote from MTI? How/when woudl we be expected to make a payment for the liscencing? How long would it take to find out about our liscensing status (approval/disapproval) after submitting a request?
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