Recording Broadway: The Company Experience

The film "Original Cast Album: Company" takes viewers behind the scenes of the making of the original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Company". It provides an intimate look at the process of recording a live performance, as well as the collaboration and tension between Sondheim and the performers. The film captures the challenges and excitement of capturing the energy and emotion of a live performance in a recording studio. It also showcases the talent and dedication of the cast and crew as they work to create a lasting record of their work. Throughout the film, viewers are treated to excerpts of the musical's songs, as well as insightful interviews and interactions with the cast and Sondheim himself. The climactic moment of the film is Elaine Stritch's powerful performance of "The Ladies Who Lunch", which is captured in a single take. The film offers a rare and captivating glimpse into the creative process behind a beloved Broadway musical.