"Company" launched on Broadway in the spring of 1970, and the cast recording was done the following Sunday. D.A. Pennebaker, a famed documentarian, videotaped the original cast recording, Sondheim's interactions with the performers, and live recording. The film ends with Elaine Stritch singing "The Ladies Who Lunch." It won 6 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," and ran for two years on Broadway. The "Original Cast Album" film series never happened.
Read full
"Company" launched on Broadway in the spring of 1970, and the cast recording was done the following Sunday. D.A. Pennebaker, a famed documentarian, videotaped the original cast recording, Sondheim's interactions with the performers, and live recording. The film ends with Elaine Stritch singing "The Ladies Who Lunch." It won 6 Tony Awards, including "Best Musical," and ran for two years on Broadway. The "Original Cast Album" film series never happened.
Discussion