Original Cast Album: Company

1970 • 53 min • Documentary · Music

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Synopsis

In 1970, right after the triumphant premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking concept musical Company, the renowned composer and lyricist, his director Harold Prince, the show’s stars, and a large pit orchestra all went into a Manhattan recording studio as part of a time-honored Broadway tradition: the making of the original cast album. What ensued was a marathon session in which all involved pushed themselves to the limit.

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This documentary captures the marathon 1970 recording session for the original cast album of Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Company'. It offers a unique, intimate look at the creative process as the cast, crew, and Sondheim himself work tirelessly to record the iconic score. The film highlights the dedication and pressure involved in preserving a Broadway show's sound.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some strong language
Brief scenes of alcohol and cigarette use

What it models well

Dedication to craft
Creative collaboration
Perseverance

Talk about it after

The process of recording music
The demands of live performance
What makes a "concept" musical

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