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.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount : Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, ©2004. |
| Description | 3 videodiscs (approximately 360 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Kantor, Michael, 1961- |
| Other author/creator | Andrews, Julie. |
| Other author/creator | Sondheim, Stephen. |
| Other author/creator | Prince, Harold, 1928-2019 |
| Other author/creator | Rich, Frank. |
| Other author/creator | Robbins, Jerome. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Pictures Corporation. |
| Other author/creator | Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm) |
| Series | PBS Home Video PBS Home Video. UNAUTHORIZED |
| 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). |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Local note | Little-Epis. 1 & 2--305131063285. |
| Local note | Little-Epis. 3 & 4--305131063286 |
| Local note | Little-Epis. 5 & 6--305131063287$ |
| Performer | Host : Julie Andrews ; interviews with : Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Frank Rich, Marvin Hamlisch, Donna McKechnie, Jerry Orbach, Chita Rivera. |
| Audience | MPAA rating : Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Language | Closed-captioned. |
| Genre/form | Documentary. |
| Genre/form | Musical. |
| Other title | O what a beautiful morning. |
| ISBN | 1415702365 |
| UPC | 097368857148 |
| Publisher number | 885714 Paramount |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-221 BOOKLET | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-221 DISC 1 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-221 DISC 2 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | DVD-221 DISC 3 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |