
For anyone who loves theater, this contemporary history of Broadway is a joy, packed with legendary stars and performances. An all-star cast tells the inside story of Broadway theatre and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion, and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Key players — August Wilson, Hal Prince, Alec Baldwin, James Corden, John Lithgow, Christine Baranski, and Ian McKellen — take us behind the scenes of Broadway’s most groundbreaking shows, from A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Annie, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, to Hamilton, among many others.
Co-sponsors: Susan & Eric Wasserman and Dr. Lydia Parker
- Year2019
- Runtime85 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorOren Jacoby

For anyone who loves theater, this contemporary history of Broadway is a joy, packed with legendary stars and performances. An all-star cast tells the inside story of Broadway theatre and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion, and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Key players — August Wilson, Hal Prince, Alec Baldwin, James Corden, John Lithgow, Christine Baranski, and Ian McKellen — take us behind the scenes of Broadway’s most groundbreaking shows, from A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Annie, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, to Hamilton, among many others.
Co-sponsors: Susan & Eric Wasserman and Dr. Lydia Parker
- Year2019
- Runtime85 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorOren Jacoby