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Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (2013): Cast

Name: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Joel Grey

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Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy is a 2013 documentary directed by Michael Kantor, starring Joel Grey as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Release year: 2013
Runtime: 1h 30m (90 min)
Director: Michael Kantor
Genre: Documentary
Original language: English
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The story

What Is Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy About?

The premise of Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy without spoilers.

Tracing Broadway’s Yiddish roots, this documentary explores the significant role Jewish musicians played in shaping the modern American musical. Filmmaker Michael Kantor chronicles the history through landmark shows like Showboat and Wicked, featuring interviews with theatre artists and rare archival footage. Discover behind-the-scenes stories and unforgettable anecdotes, including a humorous account of Ethel Merman’s antics during Gypsy rehearsals. The film celebrates the unique legacy and contributions that have defined Broadway.

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Cast & crew