Putting It Together: 1980-Present (21 Oct. 2004)

It is fitting that "The Producers", an homage to the making of Broadway musicals, is one the biggest hits to end this era of Broadway musicals as the producer once again comes to the ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Kantor

Writers:

Michael Kantor, Laurence Maslon,

Stars:

Cindy Adams, Alan Alda, Julie Andrews

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Cindy Adams	...	Herself
Alan Alda	...	Himself (archive footage)
Julie Andrews	...	Herself - Host
Anne Bancroft	...	Herself (archive footage)
Gene Barry	...	Georges (in 'La Cage aux folles') (archive footage)
Matthew Broderick	...	Leo Bloom (in 'The Producers') (archive footage)
Mel Brooks	...	Himself
Betty Buckley	...	Grizabella (in 'Cats') (archive footage)
Carol Burnett	...	Herself
Kristin Chenoweth	...	Herself / Glinda (in 'Wicked')
Glenn Close	...	Herself (archive footage)
Didi Conn	...	Herself (archive footage)
Fred Ebb	...	Himself (archive footage)
Michael Eisner	...	Himself
Harvey Fierstein	...	Himself

Storyline

It is fitting that "The Producers", an homage to the making of Broadway musicals, is one the biggest hits to end this era of Broadway musicals as the producer once again comes to the forefront. Three producers dominate the era. Nicknamed the Abominable Showman, David Merrick, who was at the tail end of his career, was known as the type of producer who would do anything needed to get what publicity he wanted for his shows. Cameron Mackintosh, the producer of four of the top six most successful musicals ever in "Cats", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Les Misérables" and "Miss Saigon", revolutionized the idea of bringing overseas productions to Broadway, which in turn brought them to the rest of the world via touring companies. And Michael Eisner brought the popular entertainment of the Disney Corporation's animated musical movies to the stage, which introduced the notion of corporate investment in Broadway itself. Other notable musicals of the era include "Sunday in the Park with George", ...

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

PBS [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Moondance Diner - 80 Sixth Avenue, Soho, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Carlton International Media, Ghost Light Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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