Going all the way back to the original 1970 production of Company, it’s worth checking out the 1970 documentary made about the creation of its cast album, titled Original Cast Album: Company (available to stream on the Criterion Channel). Directed by D.A. Pennebaker, it’s an unforgettable look behind the scenes of Stephen's process.

(For a bonus, the Documentary Now parody episode, “Co-op: Original Cast Album” is a hilarious and irreverent spoof of its predecessor, starring John Mulaney as a Sondheim-esque composer.)

A 2013 documentary, Six by Sondheim, is a tribute to the musical theater icon. This doc on HBO Max details his life and work through the perspective of six of his most iconic songs, including Being Alive and Send in the Clowns.

Then, in 2016, Best Worst Thing That Could Ever Happen (available to stream on Netflix) delved into how Stephen's 1981 musical, Merrily We Roll Along, was a complete flop. It reminds us that not all legends are untouchable or forever beloved.

Finally, during the cabin fever of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Broadway stars came together to celebrate the legend's 90th birthday. Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration (available to watch on YouTube), hosted by Raul Esparza, features favorites like Mandy Patinkin, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more, paying tribute in song to Stephen Sondheim over Zoom.

Between his musicals, filmed stage productions, and those made for the screen, there are a lot of ways for us to pay tribute to Stephen Sondheim’s legacy. Whether we’re just watching or singing along, Broadway fans and scholars alike can still find joy in his prolific music and lyrics from decades past — likely, for decades to come.