Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Synopsis
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
Top Cast
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Jonathan Groff
Self - Host
Jason Alexander
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Bea Arthur
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Elizabeth Ashley
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Alec Baldwin
Self
Kaye Ballard
Self
Renee Baughman
Self
Andy Beu
Self
Kelly Bishop
Self
Denise Pence
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Steve Boockvor
Self
Candy Ann Brown
Self
Carol Burnett
Self
Marge Champion
Self
Wayne Cilento
Self
Glenn Close
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Carole Cook
Self
Michael Crawford
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick McKay
- Original Title
- Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Broadway: The Golden Age and Beyond LLC, The WNET Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick McKay
Rick McKay
Gary Bradley, Rick McKay
Corey Brunish, Jamie deRoy, James Berry, Albert M. Tapper, Anne L. Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Rick McKay
Director
Gary Bradley
Editor
Rick McKay
Writer
Rick McKay
Editor
Corey Brunish
Producer
Jamie deRoy
Producer
James Berry
Producer
Richard Eric Weigle
Producer
Michael Anastasio
Producer
Jane Klain
Producer
Rick McKay
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age about?
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
Who directed Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age?
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age was directed by Rick McKay.
Who stars in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age?
The principal cast of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age includes Jonathan Groff, Jason Alexander, Bea Arthur, Elizabeth Ashley, Alec Baldwin.
When was Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age released and how long is it?
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.