Eubie!
Synopsis
Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black entertainer/composer Eubie Blake. This taped version was specially prepared for cable TV in 1981, then released on videocassette a few years later. Gregory and Maurice Hines head the exuberant, toe-tapping cast. Among the highlights are such Blake standards as "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The race issue is brought into play every once in a while, but never in such an omnipresent fashion as to dampen the spirits of this sparkling example of Broadway at its best.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julianne Boyd
- Original Score
- Eubie Blake
- Original Title
- Eubie!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julianne Boyd
Eubie Blake
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Julianne Boyd
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eubie!
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What is Eubie! about?
Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black entertainer/composer Eubie Blake. This taped version was specially prepared for cable TV in 1981, then released on videocassette a few years later. Gregory and Maurice Hines head the exuberant, toe-tapping cast. Among the highlights are such Blake standards as "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The race issue is brought into play every once in a while, but never in such an omnipresent fashion as to dampen the spirits of this sparkling example of Broadway at its best.
Who directed Eubie!?
Eubie! was directed by Julianne Boyd.
Who stars in Eubie!?
The principal cast of Eubie! includes Leslie Dockery, Lynnie Godfrey, Gregory Hines, Maurice Hines, Mel Johnson Jr..
When was Eubie! released and how long is it?
Eubie! was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Eubie!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eubie! was composed by Eubie Blake.