Overview

This six part documentary miniseries presents the evolution of the Broadway musical from its inception in 1893 to current day 2004. It presents those influential players both on stage and behind the scenes, as well as a variety of influential Broadway shows, a handful which are known to have transformed the musical into what the audience knows it to be today.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

2004 6 Episodes

Key Information

Network PBS
Type Miniseries
Rating 7.8/10
Language EN
Country Japan

Cast & Crew

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Self (Host)

Al Hirschfeld

Al Hirschfeld

Self

Kitty Carlisle

Kitty Carlisle

Self

Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Self

Stephen Sondheim

Stephen Sondheim

Self

Michael Kidd

Michael Kidd

Self

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Self

Joel Grey

Joel Grey

Self

Hal Prince

Hal Prince

Self

George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

Self

Tommy Tune

Self

John Lahr

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

This six part documentary miniseries presents the evolution of the Broadway musical from its inception in 1893 to current day 2004. It presents those influential players both on stage and...

Broadway: The American Musical has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Broadway: The American Musical premiered on October 19, 2004.

No, Broadway: The American Musical has ended. The final episode aired on October 21, 2004.

Broadway: The American Musical originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Broadway: The American Musical has a rating of 7.8/10 based on user reviews.

Broadway: The American Musical is classified as Documentary.