Movie Description Award-winning star of stage and screen Julie Andrews hosts the PBS mini-series BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL. The six-part documentary traces the 100-year history of the Great White Way through archival clips and revealing interviews with those who shaped Broadway's musical tradition: the writers, directors, stars, and choreographers. Featuring appearances by legends Mel Brooks, Carol Channing, Stephen Sondheim, Ben Vereen, and many others, the series offers an historical and entertaining look at a truly American art form.
Editorial Reviews "[G]reat performers all, and reminders of how Broadway reflected America's early-20th-century melting pot and influenced society's views on hot-button issues..." Entertainment Weekly - Thom Geier (10/29/2004)
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