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Broadway, the American musical, a co-production of Ghost Light Films, Thirteen/WNET New York, NHK and BBC in association with Carlton International

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Broadway, the American musical, a co-production of Ghost Light Films, Thirteen/WNET New York, NHK and BBC in association with Carlton International
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Broadway, the American musical
Medium
DVD
Oclc number
56132934
Responsibility statement
a co-production of Ghost Light Films, Thirteen/WNET New York, NHK and BBC in association with Carlton International
Runtime
360
Summary
This is the first comprehensive documentary series to chronicle the entire razzle-dazzle history of this unique American art form. Each episode chronicles a different era in American history, and features the Broadway shows and songs that defined the period. The series draws on a wealth of feature films, rare television moments, archive news footage, original cast recordings, still photos, diaries, journals, intimate first person accounts, and on-camera interviews with many of the principals involved in creating the American musical
Table Of Contents
Disc 1. Episode 1: Give my regards to Broadway, 1893-1927 / written by Marc Fields, Michael Kantor, Laurence Maslon -- Episode 2: Syncopated city, 1919-1933 / written by Marc FieldsDisc 2. Episode 3: I got plenty o' nuttin' , 930-1942 / written by Michael Kantor -- Episode 4: Oh, what a beautiful mornin', 1948-1960 / written by JoAnn YoungDisc 3. Episode 5: Tradition, 1957-1979 / written by JoAnn Young -- Episode 6: Putting it together, 1980-2004 / written by Michael Kantor, Laurence Maslon
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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