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.

Stephen Sondheim
as Self

Hal Prince
as Self

Elaine Stritch
as Self / Joanne

Dean Jones
as Self / Bobby

Pamela Myers
as Self / Marta

Beth Howland
as Self / Amy

Barbara Barrie
as Self / Sarah

Charles Braswell
as Self / Larry

Susan Browning
as Self / April

George Coe
as Self / David