Original Cast Album: Company
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sondheim Re-Watches Elaine Stritch Battle “The Ladies Who Lunch”Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-05-07
Top Cast
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Stephen Sondheim
Self
Hal Prince
Self
Elaine Stritch
Self / Joanne
Dean Jones
Self / Bobby
Pamela Myers
Self / Marta
Beth Howland
Self / Amy
Barbara Barrie
Self / Sarah
Charles Braswell
Self / Larry
Susan Browning
Self / April
George Coe
Self / David
John Cunningham
Self / Peter
Steve Elmore
Self / Paul
George Furth
Self
Harold Hastings
Self
Charles Kimbrough
Self / Harry
Merle Louise
Self / Susan
Donna McKechnie
Self / Kathy
Teri Ralston
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 2, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Score
- Stephen Sondheim
- Original Title
- Original Cast Album: Company
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Docurama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. A. Pennebaker
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Sondheim
D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock
Daniel Melnick, Peter Hansen, Chester Feldman, Delia Doherty, Christopher Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
D. A. Pennebaker
Director
Peter Hansen
Producer
Chester Feldman
Producer
Delia Doherty
Producer
Christopher Dalrymple
Producer
D. A. Pennebaker
Director of Photography
Richard Leacock
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Original Cast Album: Company
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What is Original Cast Album: Company about?
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.
Who directed Original Cast Album: Company?
Original Cast Album: Company was directed by D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Original Cast Album: Company?
The principal cast of Original Cast Album: Company includes Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Elaine Stritch, Dean Jones, Pamela Myers.
When was Original Cast Album: Company released and how long is it?
Original Cast Album: Company was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Original Cast Album: Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Original Cast Album: Company was composed by Stephen Sondheim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Original Cast Album: Company?
Original Cast Album: Company holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).