s3e2 Company: Valid To Be A Kazoo

Broadway musical Company, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, premiered in 1970. The 2006 revival stars Raúl Esparza as Bobby, a man in his mid-30's trying to decide if he wants to be married like all of his friends. Join Hal, Autumn, and guest host (and fellow theater kid!) Sofie as they discuss reading Bobby as aromantic or polyamorous, the symbolism of the revival's use of musical instruments, and whether or not you actually have to listen to the songs in a musical in order to enjoy it. Alternate titles for this episode include: "Raúl Esparza Just Needs to Go Outside", "Justice for Paul / Justice for April", and "Everyone Deserves Cake". Thanks to EnoffMusic for our theme song. TW: this episode contains discussions of misogyny, alcoholism, eating disorders, anxiety and panic disorders/attacks, homophobia, depression, references to suicidality, compulsory heterosexuality, heteronormativity, racist microaggressions, and sexual themes.