Broadway: The American Musical
S01E05 — Tradition (1957-1979)

Broadway: The American Musical

Name: Tradition (1957-1979)
Released: 2004-10-21

S01E05 Tradition (1957-1979)

2004-10-21

This episode showcases conversations with a variety of talents, including actor Joel Grey, composer Marvin Hamlisch, actor Jerry Orbach, producer Hal Prince, writer Frank Rich, lyricist Stephen Sondheim, director Julie Taymor, and actor Ben Vereen. Among the standout moments are exclusive clips of Ethel Merman during her rehearsals for Gypsy, along with personal home videos from the original Chicago stage production.

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