'Company' at Brookfield Theatre for the Arts - My Review

Another Stephen Sondheim work opened at Brookfield Theatre for the Arts (TBTA) on Friday evening on their excellent stage in Brookfield. ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ runs through Sunday at Sharon Playhouse and my first visit to TBTA was for ‘Into the Woods’ which also happened to be directed by Maureen Trotto.

The TBTA production is shiny and smart and does a great job with the tricky musical requirements under the direction of Brendon Fox. Mr. Fox played keyboard with only Allegra Pin on drums and Hector Ares on bass in the onstage pit, but it was just enough. The cast in all black were dressed by Carolyn Onorato, with just a few additional important additions of color as needed. New York City was nicely suggested by the set designed by Duane E.Langenwalter with wooden pieces that served every purpose when moved around by the cast members.

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‘Company continues through Aug. 8. The cast for ‘Steel Magnolias has been announced and will run Sept. 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, Oct. 2 & 3 with a free preview for area senior citizens on Thurs., Sept. 17 at 8PM. STARRING (alphabetically):Rebekah Derrick - Clairee Kristin Hoose - Annelle Amber Mason - Truvy Katy Ann Milano - Shelby Monica O’Brien - Ouiser Marilyn Olsen - M’Lynn

Photo of the cast of ‘Company’ by Stephen Cihanek.