

My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
“The Divas come out for the concert of the year!”
Synopsis
On Sept. 28, 1998, some of the greatest divas in musical theater -- including Marin Mazzie, Judy Kuhn and Audra McDonald -- took the stage at New York City's Carnegie Hall to belt out songs that made them famous. Julie Andrews hosted the event. Showstoppers include Liza Minnelli performing "Some People"; Andrea McArdle singing "Look for the Silver Lining" and "Tomorrow"; and Bebe Neuwirth and Karen Ziemba teaming for "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag." Originally broadcast on PBS's "Great Performances" (season 28, episode 4).
Top Cast
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Nell Carter
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Lea DeLaria
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Linda Eder
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Jennifer Holliday
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Dee Hoty
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Anna Kendrick
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Judy Kuhn
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Priscilla Lopez
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Dorothy Loudon
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Rebecca Luker
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Marin Mazzie
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Andrea McArdle
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Audra McDonald
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Liza Minnelli
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Debra Monk
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Bebe Neuwirth
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Faith Prince
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cosel
- Screenplay & Story
- David Thompson
- Original Title
- My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen, The Metropolitan Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cosel
David Thompson
Sean Fullan
Jeff Rowland, Tony Adams, Allen Newman, John Scher
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Rowland
Producer
Tony Adams
Producer
Allen Newman
Producer
Sean Fullan
Editor
Ray Klausen
Production Design
David Thompson
Writer
William Cosel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies
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What is My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies about?
On Sept. 28, 1998, some of the greatest divas in musical theater -- including Marin Mazzie, Judy Kuhn and Audra McDonald -- took the stage at New York City's Carnegie Hall to belt out songs that made them famous. Julie Andrews hosted the event. Showstoppers include Liza Minnelli performing "Some People"; Andrea McArdle singing "Look for the Silver Lining" and "Tomorrow"; and Bebe Neuwirth and Karen Ziemba teaming for "Nowadays/Hot Honey Rag." Originally broadcast on PBS's "Great Performances" (season 28, episode 4).
Who directed My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies?
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies was directed by William Cosel.
Who stars in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies?
The principal cast of My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies includes Julie Andrews, Nell Carter, Lea DeLaria, Linda Eder, Jennifer Holliday.
When was My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies released and how long is it?
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies?
My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















