She was the original performer cast in the role of Joanne in Stephen Sondheim 's Company ( 1970 ) on Broadway .
Stritch became known as a singer with a brassy , powerful voice .
Stritch was the original Stritch cast in the role of Joanne in Stephen Sondheim 's Company ( 1970 ) on Broadway .
Stritch became known as a singer with a brassy , powerful voice .