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Broadway: The American Musical

TV • 2004

Broadway: The American Musical

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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.

TMDB ★ 4.0/5Votes: 7
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Top Cast

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Self (Host)

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Al Hirschfeld

Self

Kitty Carlisle

Kitty Carlisle

Self

Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Self

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

Self

Michael Kidd

Michael Kidd

Self

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Self

Joel Grey

Joel Grey

Self

Hal Prince

Hal Prince

Self

George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

Self

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Tommy Tune

Self

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John Lahr

Self

Arthur Laurents

Arthur Laurents

Self

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Bill O'Donnell

Producer

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Meta Snapshot

Series

Status

Ended

Release

October 19, 2004

Episode Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

Japan

Episodes

6 • 1 seasons

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