Title:
Broadway, the American musical / a film by Michael Kantor ; a co-production of Ghost Light Films, Thirteen/WNET New York, NHK and BBC in association with Carlton International ; written by JoAnn Young, Marc Fields, Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon ; directed by Michael Kantor.
ISBN:
9781415702369
Publication Information:
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2004]
Hollywood, Calif. : Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
©2004
Physical Description:
3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Contents:
Episode one: Give my regards to Broadway (1893-19274) -- episode two: Syncopated city (1920-1933) -- episode three: I got plenty of nuttin' (1929-1942) -- episode four: Oh, what a beautiful mornin' (1943-1960) -- episode five: Tradition (1957-1979) -- episode six: Putting it together (1980-present).
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.
Geographic Term:
Language Note:
Closed-captioned.
Audience:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
Performer:
Host: Julie Andrews; interviews with: Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Frank Rich, Jerome Robbins, Marvin Hamlisch, Donna McKechnie, Jerry Orbach, Chita Rivera.
OCLC Number:
ocm56132934
Availability:
Eagan - Wescott~1
