Broadway [videorecording] : the American musical / a film by Michael Kantor ; written by Marc Fields, Michael Kantor. Laurence Maslon and JoAnn Young ; directed by Michael Kantor ; produced by Jeff Dupre, Michael Kantor, Sally Rosenthal ; PBS ; a co-production of Ghost Light Films, Thirteen/WNET New York, NHK, and BBC in association with Carlton International.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Edition:
Widescreen version.
Publisher:
Distributed by PBS Distribution ;
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
3 videodiscs (ca. 120 min. each) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Broadway, the American musical (Television program) Wicked: the road to Broadway.
Notes:
Videodisc version of the 2004 PBS television program. Special features: Scene selections, additional performances, interviews, photo credits and featurette: Wicked: the road to Broadway (disc 3) COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS APPLY. FOR HOME AND CLASSROOM USE ONLY. Awarded as part of the America's Music Grant. Host: Julie Andrews.
Contents:
Episode six, Putting it together (1980-2004) / written by Michael Kantor & Laurence Maslon. Episode two, Syncopated city (1919-1933) / written by Marc Fields -- disc 2. Episode three, I got plenty o' nuttin' (1930-1942) / [written by Michael Kantor] ; Episode four, Oh, what a beautiful mornin' (1943-1960) / written by JoAnn Young -- disc 3. Episode five, Tradition (1957-1979) / written by JoAnn Young ; Episode six, Putting it together (1980-2004) / written by Michael Kantor & Laurence Maslon.
Summary:
This documentary series details the razzle-dazzle history of a unique American art form. Each episode chronicles a different era and features the Broadway shows and songs that defined the period. The series draws on feature films, rare television moments, archival news footage, original cast recordings, still photos, diaries, journals, first person accounts, and on-camera interviews with many of the principals involved in creating the American musical.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.