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Broadway: The American Musical
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Broadway: The American Musical

2004-10-19 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.9

Documentary

This six part documentary miniseries presents the evolution of the Broadway musical from its inception in 1893 to current day 2004. It presents those influential players both on stage and behind the scenes, as well as a variety of influential Broadway shows, a handful which are known to have transformed the musical into what the audience knows it to be today.

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BBC
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Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Ended

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Julie AndrewsJulie AndrewsSelf (Host)
Al HirschfeldSelf
Kitty CarlisleKitty CarlisleSelf
Carol ChanningCarol ChanningSelf
Stephen SondheimStephen SondheimSelf
Michael KiddMichael KiddSelf
Mel BrooksMel BrooksSelf
Joel GreyJoel GreySelf
Hal PrinceHal PrinceSelf
George C. WolfeGeorge C. WolfeSelf
Tommy TuneSelf
John LahrSelf
Arthur LaurentsArthur LaurentsSelf

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