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Original Cast Album: Company

Year1970
Directed byD. A. Pennebaker
Made inUnited States
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At a glance

Original Cast Album: Company is a 1970 documentary directed by D. A. Pennebaker that follows the recording session for the original cast album of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company. The film observes the work involved in making that album, centering on the recording process rather than a broader account of the musical. Daniel Melnick produced the film; at the time, he was executive vice president of New York's Talent Associates. It is an English-language documentary from the United States. For viewers interested in musical theatre, Sondheim, or how a cast album comes together, the subject offers a close look at one recording session. Its focus is specific: the marathon effort to record the original Company cast album.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in Stephen Sondheim, musical theatre, or the making of cast albums. Students studying documentary approaches to observing a creative process may also find its recording-session focus relevant.

What is good

  • Observes the original Company cast album session
  • Directed by D. A. Pennebaker
  • Produced by Daniel Melnick
  • Focuses on a Stephen Sondheim musical

What to know first

  • Centers on a single album recording session
  • The subject is specific to Company

Verdict

Original Cast Album: Company is a documentary about the work of recording a particular musical's original cast album. It is a direct fit for viewers curious about Sondheim or the recording process behind cast albums.

Details

Year
1970wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
D. A. Pennebakerwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United Stateswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0293475wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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