Broadway: The American Musical
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Tue, Oct 19, 2004
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Putting It Together (1980-2004)”
The episode features interviews with writer/producer Mel Brooks, actor Kristin Chenoweth, Walt Disney Corporation CEO Michael Eisner, actor/bookwriter Harvey Fierstein, composer/lyricist Jerry Herman, actor Nathan Lane, playwright/director James Lapine, producer Rocco Landesman, director Arthur Laurents, actor Idina Menzel, Nederlander Theaters chairman James Nederlander Sr., director Susan Stroman, and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Highlights include home movies of Jonathan Larson working as a waiter before leaving his job to create Rent, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Wicked in rehearsal and opening on Broadway.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kantor
Bill O'Donnell, Jac Venza, Jeff Dupre, Sally Rosenthal, Michael Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Bill O'Donnell
Producer
Jeff Dupre
Producer
Sally Rosenthal
Producer
Michael Kantor
Producer
Michael Kantor
Director
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Broadway: The American Musical about?
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.
How many seasons does Broadway: The American Musical have?
Broadway: The American Musical comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Broadway: The American Musical?
Key cast members in Broadway: The American Musical include Julie Andrews, Al Hirschfeld, Kitty Carlisle, Carol Channing, Stephen Sondheim.
Who created or directed Broadway: The American Musical?
Broadway: The American Musical was developed and directed by Michael Kantor.