Original Cast Album: Company

Original Cast Album: Company

Directed by D. A. Pennebaker

Produced by Docurama

197053 min7.2 / 10

A documentary capturing the intense, collaborative creation of a landmark Broadway recording, balancing the technical rigor of studio work with the creative camaraderie of theater artists at their peak.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Original Cast Album: Company violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Original Cast Album: Company scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Original Cast Album: Company easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Original Cast Album: Company end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Original Cast Album: Company sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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63/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Surprise50

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Love75

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