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Broadway: The American Musical (2004)

First aired October 19, 20041h/ep1 season · 6 epsEnded
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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.

Top Billed Cast

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

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Al Hirschfeld

Al Hirschfeld

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Kitty Carlisle

Kitty Carlisle

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Carol Channing

Carol Channing

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Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

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Michael Kidd

Michael Kidd

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Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

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Joel Grey

Joel Grey

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Hal Prince

Hal Prince

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George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

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Tommy Tune

Tommy Tune

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John Lahr

John Lahr

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Arthur Laurents

Arthur Laurents

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Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

October 21, 2004

Networks

PBS

Production

BBC

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