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Mature, modernized musical set to open on Saturday

April 19, 2018April 19, 2018 Trojan Living

Emily Foster Staff Writer This Saturday is the opening night for the Department of Theatre and Dance’s last and latest musical of the year, “Company.” According to Tommy Newman, a lecturer of theater and the director of “Company,” the show is about Bobby and his struggle as a 35-year-old man trying to figure out love and relationships and “where he fits in the world in terms of being able to commit to another person in his life.” “Company” was composed in 1969 by Stephen Sondheim, who is also known for…

‘Cabaret:’ flashy musical to make ‘huge political statement’

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Trojan Living

Lauren Harksen Contributor While making the musical “Cabaret,” the cast and crew gave insight on how it parallels today’s political turmoil. “Cabaret” is a musical based in Berlin during the rise of Adolf Hitler in the German government. “Right now, people really want change (in the country), and that parallels with the time of the play in Germany,” said Taylor Montgomery, who plays lead Cliff Bradshaw. Montgomery is a sophomore theater major from Troy. The Germans wanted change because they felt oppressed by the government. Large groups of Americans today…