CMU School of Drama


Monday, July 23, 2007

Sondheim upset by 'Company' cuts

Variety.com: "A revival of 'Company,' the second production by the fledgling Kookaburra Musical Theater Co., has ruffled feathers at home and abroad, with composer Stephen Sondheim reportedly infuriated by last-minute cuts ordered after a cast member fell ill.

According to reports in the Sydney Morning Herald, numerous lines and at least two numbers were omitted from the musical last week after Christie Whelan, who plays April, opted out and there was no understudy to replace her. The audience was not notified of the cuts and the perf wrapped 20 minutes early."

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