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Company (Original Cast Album) [VHS]

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This documentary, which received only limited distribution in 1970, provides a fascinating look at the long, involved process of transferring a Broadway musical into a successful recording. Unlike movie soundtracks which are dubbed and edited from the original session tapes, Broadway cast albums are recorded - usually in one long session - a few days after the show opens. With the singers and orchestra performing live, there is considerable tension. One mistake, and the entire number must be re-recorded from scratch. Watch as the cast of the award winning musical lay down take after take, under the watchful supervision of album producer Thomaz Shepherd, and composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, trying to get that definative take that will provide the home listener with the excitement of the stage show. The highlight of the tape is the 3AM session with Elaine Stritch, struggling with a tired voice as she tries to successfully tape her "Ladies Who Lunch" number. END

I recently had the great fortune of discovering that a friend has this film, taped from a PBS broadcast some years ago. IT REALLY SHOULD BE RE-RELEASED; I WOULD LOVE TO OWN A COPY.The genius of Sondheim, the genius of Pennebaker, the sincerity, tenacity and remarkable talent of the Company cast .... I have watched this film twice in 2 days, and haven't stopped singing.

"Company" is my favorite show and my collection of "Company" stuff will not be complete until I get this video! Puh-leaze re-release it!

Please make this video cassette available again. I would like to know how to get a copy of this, new, used, in pieces ...however

PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET A COPY OF SONDHEIM'S COMPANY ON VIDEO- I'M A STUDENT DIRECTOR, EMBARKING ON A PRODUCTION OF THIS IN SEPTEMBER, CAN ANYONE LEND ME A COPY? CONTACT ME ON lku97nl@reading.ac.uk

This is a rare treat for musical theatre lovers. Have you ever wondered how they do those original cast albums? This doco provides the inside scoop. And the 70's fashion is more awesome than the Company costumes! Watch out for Elaine Stritch - she is a joy as she tries to reach the top notes of "Ladies Who Lunch".

Please re-release this video and let me know when it is available!

Have been searching for this for some time. Please re-release it

Yes,it is obscure! For a serious musical theatre fan it is essential. I have seen this video and it is Wonderful, Hilarious and Moving. Please re-release it!!!!!