| What's it like? |
2 videodiscs (84 min.) : sd., color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 16 page guide. |
| Special stuff to know! |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9) presentation, NTSC. |
| Helpful notes! |
Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH). |
| Performers! |
Narrator: Joel Grey. |
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David Hyde Pierce, Matthew Broderick, Kelli O'Hara, Zero Mostel, Nathan Lane, Barbra Streisand, Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth. Joel Grey, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Al Jolson, Fanny Brice, Dick Van Dyke. |
| Helpful notes! |
Premiered nationally on PBS "Great Performances", January 1, 2013. |
| What's it about? |
Examines the unique role of Jewish composers and lyricists in the creation of the modern American musical. This entertaining documentary mingles cultural history with illuminating perspectives on the origins and meanings of some of Broadway's most beloved songs, stories and shows. |
| What's in it? |
disc 1. (84 mins.) -- disc 2. Bonus features. (176 Min.). |
| Credits |
Musical supervisor, Andy Einhorn. |
| Helpful subjects! |
Musicals -- Excerpts.
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Broadway (New York, N.Y.) -- History -- Jews.
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Theater -- New York (State) -- New York -- History.
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| It's a special thing! |
Documentary films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| More people who helped! |
Tapper, Albert M.
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Kantor, Michael, 1961-
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Grey, Joel, 1932-
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Pierce, David Hyde.
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Broderick, Matthew, 1962-
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B'WAY Films.
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Ghost Light Films.
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Athena (Firm)
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| Special numbers! |
9781598289848 |
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1598289845 |
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054961898497 |
| Special numbers! |
AMP8984 |
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