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Broadway Musical "COMPANY" Premieres in Taiwan, Exclusive 4 Performances at National Taichung Theater

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Broadway musical "COMPANY" will have its Taiwan premiere at the National Taichung Theater from July 10-12, performing four exclusive shows.
  • Directed by Asian-American director Amon Miyamoto, the production features 14 Taiwanese and Hong Kong actors.
  • The musical explores themes of urban loneliness and marriage, resonating with contemporary society.

The acclaimed Broadway musical "COMPANY," a six-time Tony Award winner, is set to make its Taiwan debut at the National Taichung Theater from July 10 to 12. This marks the first time the musical has been fully licensed for a production in Taiwan, with only four exclusive performances scheduled.

Masterpiece "COMPANY" by the late Stephen Sondheim, which swept six Tony Awards, will be performed from July 10 to 12 at the National Taichung Theater. This is the first time Taiwan has a fully authorized performance.

— Liberty TimesIntroducing the premiere of the musical 'COMPANY' in Taiwan.

The production is helmed by Amon Miyamoto, the first Asian director to stage a show on Broadway. He leads a cast of 14 actors from Taiwan and Hong Kong in bringing Stephen Sondheim's classic work to life. The musical's staging is a collaboration between the National Taichung Theater and Active Interface, serving as a highlight of the theater's 10th-anniversary "Summer Fun Time" program.

National Taichung Theater Director Lee Hui-mei highlighted that the musical delves into themes of urban loneliness and the complexities of marriage. The narrative centers on Robert, a 35-year-old New York bachelor, as he navigates his relationships with five married friends and three girlfriends, prompting reflections on marriage and the individual life. The production's exploration of these themes is expected to resonate deeply in today's society, particularly concerning "digital loneliness."

Director Amon Miyamoto leads 14 Taiwanese and Hong Kong musical actors to interpret this classic work exploring urban loneliness and marriage.

— National Taichung Theater Director Li Hui-meiDescribing the creative team and the musical's themes.

"COMPANY" originally premiered in 1970 and has since garnered numerous accolades, including Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Lyrics, and Best Score. Miyamoto, who has directed five of Sondheim's works, aims to capture the essence of this iconic musical. Tickets are available through the National Theater and Concert Hall ticketing system.

The premiere is exclusively at the National Taichung Theater for only 4 performances, theater fans should not miss it.

— Li Hui-meiUrging potential audience members not to miss the limited run.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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